San Diego Public Library Mission HIlls Branch

 

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Marianne M.

San Diego, CA

San Diego's public libraries are pathetic compared to the gargantuan, pimped-out library in my hometown, but I'm slowly adjusting. The Mission Hills library is pleasant; small, but adequate.

This branch has an extensive selection of LGBT literature, which is neat.

Also, I always find good stuff simply by browsing the new books, which are straight ahead as you walk in.

I really like the option to renew materials online - it's a life-saver.

San Diego's libraries have skimpy hours. The libraries are only open into the evenings on Mondays and Wednesdays, for a few hours on Saturdays, and closed entirely on Sundays, so plan ahead.

The Mission Hills branch is a great place to learn about community events, pick up local newsletters, get involved with tutoring children, and so forth.

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becky k.

San Diego, CA

i really love the public library.  san diego's library system is pretty good and i like my neighborhood one in particular.  it's not the newest or fanciest, but it is small and the staff is courteous, knowledgeable, and the selection is good.

i got hooked on the wonders of the public library when i was living in san francisco and it has carried with me down south.

the plusses: good selection of DVDs.  they are FREE for 7 days with an optional 7 day renewal.  you can have 5 out at a time.  just don't be late.  the late fees are $2/per day per dvd.  they also have magazines to check out.  i love magazines, but they are pricey to buy from the newstand.  besides, since magazine time is always a month early the ones at the library are right on time.  the other plus are 3-4 racks of pop fiction paperbacks that always have some good "beach reads" options.  magazines and books circulate for 3 weeks with a renewal period.

the minuses: this branch is kind of old so not the most pleasant place (unlike the mission valley branch which is so nice).  the sd public library charges fees for branch transfers and also for holds.  it is minimal i think--$1, but again in sf i could do all that for free.  maybe it's because of the city's dismal financial state--who knows.

but i do really like the public library!  gooooooooooooo library!

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