Alpine Library
Alpine, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(69 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers describe a clean branch with a green lawn and playground behind the building, plus story hour and community activities. Staff get good marks. It is not a silent library: one reviewer was put off by children running and shouting, and another could not get signed up for a card.
The county branch on Alpine Boulevard runs storytimes and kids' programs, and it's a reliable air-conditioned refuge on a hot backcountry afternoon. Pairs well with a morning at Wright's Field five minutes south.
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1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901, USA
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What visitors say
- tru Kendrick★★★★★
As libraries go it's pretty standard. It was clean and organized with a friendly staff. I tried to get a library card but they didn't have the paper form. Then he wasn't able to do it on line for some reason. I did notice there was an electronic announcement that called us "CUSTOMERS" instead of patrons or members or whatever they use to say. I found the use of the word Customer to be quite corporate and impersonal. I really didn't like it. Then some child about 5-6yrs ran in screaming. Not walking. Not just excited. Screaming! The mother said nothing. I waited, the Libraian said nothing either. It was horrible. Libraries are not quiet places anymore? The staff no longer corrects or addresses that kind of behavior? Let's just say this experience left me a bit shook and quite disappointed.
2 months ago
- April Rodgers★★★★★
There is nothing like a library for work or story hour. The librarians know everything! Alpine Library Branch is exactly what you need in your community. The service is excellent.
4 months ago
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