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Alviso Branch Library
Category: Public Services & Government Libraries Libraries [Edit]
5050 N 1st StAlviso, CA 95002
(408) 263-3626
- Hours:
Tue-Wed 11 am - 8 pm
Thu, Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Fri 1 pm - 6 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
8 reviews for Alviso Branch Library
8 reviews in English
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Review from Eric C.
10/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Tiny library in Alviso, located across the street from a golf course. It's hard to tell what the different sections of the library are ... I sat down at a desk of computers and started using my laptop. Later I was politely informed that schoolchildren were going to come in and use those computers after class, so I moved to another section of the room.
Free WiFi! I left before the kids showed up but it's a good place to study (when it's not crowded) and get some work done. Also a good place to check out books and DVDs, but know they have a limited selection due to its size. But there must be some request/hold system you can use to get materials from other locations! -
Review from R A.
Sunnyvale, CA
5/17/2012
The library itself is okay ... not a great collection, but at least we can request a few items from other libraries. It sucks that the library is open only for a few days.
The best thing about this library used to be its considerate, well meaning and friendly staff. That is important at a small library. The old staff were very welcoming to the patrons. They were knowledgeable about the book, had good suggestions for different interests of the patrons. If it were the old staff then my rating would have been 4 stars.
but since the staff changed in 2010/2011, the staff are quite rude, unfriendly, uninterested bunch of people except for the 2 of the older staff. In fact some of the librarians cannot suggest any good books for kids when asked. At least that has been by experience with at least 2 of the newer staff members. -
Review from Cindy B.
10/1/2010 11 Check-ins Here
It's too small for anything but picking up and dropping off books. It's also inconvenient that SJ Public Library does not let you request CDs from other branches.
As for it's own very small selection, there is a pretty good Spanish language section.
The self checkout stations were old, compared to what Santa Clara County Library system has. -
Review from Vicky L.
2/17/2009
I was shocked to see find that there was a library that was located fairly close to where we normally haunt.
Downside to this location is that it is unbelievably small!! I grew up going to the MLK library next to the convention center or dropping into the main library after it was built next to City Hall but MY GOODNESS!!! this place was miniscule!!
Upside is that SJ has a great library system so I request my books to be sent here so all I have to do is walk in and pick up my holds and check out.
Staff here is very friendly and helpful.
#898Comment from Tracey F. of Alviso Branch Library 3/19/2010
Thank you for your review. Yes, the Alviso Branch is one of… More » -
Review from Kathleen M.
San Jose, CA
4/29/2008
San Jose in the 237/880/101 triangle has a serious dearth of libraries (as in, NONE), so I find my books online and have them transferred to the Alviso library since that's the nearest one.
Thankfully, I just go in, get my books off the shelf, check them out, and I'm ready to go.
But if Alviso was really my local library where I'd look for books among the shelves, it would seriously suck.
1) The library is only slightly bigger than a bookmobile. Seriously.
2) There is no library counter if you want help, and it's unclear where you'd even stand or contact someone if you wanted it. Everyone who works there is somewhere in the bowels of the library where patrons can't go. (Yes I know - it's surprising that a library that's slightly bigger than a bookmobile is that large, but it suddenly seems that way when you need help.) Once I made a grab for an employee who was trying to make a dash from the library bowels to the stacks and back. While still walking she monosyllabically answered my question and look pissed.
(Note: The Yelp map has the library right next to Hwy 237 when it's really by Alviso Park.)Listed in: Arrrrr, Land Lubbers! SAN HO!, Alviso, Don't Make Me…
Comment from Tracey F. of Alviso Branch Library 3/19/2010
Thank you for your feedback. Alviso Branch does have an… More » -
Review from Josh O.
9/4/2010
Let's get a few facts straight about this cute San Jose library branch:
1) You can walk through the library in 5 minutes
2) There IS an information desk with helpful staff, contrary to other reviews
3) If you come in around 3 PM, be prepared to hear little kids scream a lot after getting out of school
With all that said, this is a cute library with small amounts of everything you'd normally see in a library.
There are DVDs, magazines, children and adult book sections, etc.
In my opinion, the beauty of a library is finding something you weren't intending to find upon arriving. The fact that Alviso Library is small allows you to find a cool book, sit down and read it for a few minutes, and not be inundated with a zillion other options.
This library is great for people living in north San Jose, especially near the Rivermark area. If you live around here and don't check it out, you're wasting a great opportunity. -
Review from Greg C.
Fremont, CA
7/20/2008
Great library, quiet, organized, and clean. Even though it may be small (only like a few shelves), it would be much peaceful, organized, and much less people than a big library like the King Library in Downtown. The printers are not dirty and works fast. Plus, they usually have people at the information desk to accept your questions. The staffs there are also friendly. I would recommend this library over some large libraries. Doesn't make a difference - you can hold them - have them sent there, or get books from other institutions using ILS or LINK+.
Great. -
Review from Jill S.
Alviso, CA
6/17/2011
Excellent community library that serves the needs of the Alviso neighborhood. You have everything here that you'll find at MLK, just on a smaller scale (Alviso has about 2k residents). If you can't find what you need at the Alviso branch, and that's possible because of its size, just order it from the main branch and have it sent here. During the school year they offer a Homework Club to the elementary students, and many of the children also come to use the approx 8 computers they have on hand. If you don't like kids, you may want to avoid those hours. The staff are wonderful and helpful - love the place!
