Clayton Library

Like all the libraries in the CCC (Contra Costa Library District), the Internet is overwhelmingly slow. Whether you are at Danville, Clayton, Walnut Creek, Concord, Lafayette, Orinda, etc. the internet speeds are below national standard (below the 1.5 mbps downstream threshold). Whilst our brethren in SF and much of the South bay are experiencing some of the fastest internet connectivity in nation, we are experiencing excruciatingly slow speeds.
It’s a decent library besides the internet connectivity (that all of CCC needs to work on, please get a better ISP, invest in fibre). It’s definitely not for College/​Graduate students who may need to watch online video lectures, download important files for their classes or people who are just in general studying for exams (GRE, I.T. certs, etc. etc.)

The library is in a nice location near downtown Clayton. It has a quaint old library feel to it. There is a nice sized children’s area for a small location. They have a self check machine located right next to the holds shelf, so it is easy to pop in and out when in a hurry.

I feel so lucky to have such a great library less than 5 minutes from my house.
This is a good sized library with quick and easy self check-​outs if you prefer. If they don’t have a book you want, you can request it be transferred to this library for pick up. As long as there is a Contra Costa library that has an available copy, you can usually get the book within a couple of days.
They have a fantastic bi-​annual book sale. For $ 10 you can become a member and receive entry to the book fair before it is open to the general public. In addition to their bi-​annual book fairs, they have a room near the front of the library adjacent to the front desk where they sell books for $ 1.
Parking is convenient, but they allow people to park in the lot when Clayton has events, such as the Wine Festival. On these days, you may be hard pressed to find a parking space.
They are open on Sundays, closed on Fridays.
They have special events/​speakers and a book club.
Love!

One of the things I looked forward to most about moving home was the library. I used to volunteer here when I was younger and I have a love for its quiet warmth. It is not heavily used and very clean. I can’t speak for selection for others but for me I know that I could read my way through the stacks and be happy.
If there is ever a title they don’t have a quick request to the front desk and its searched for at other branches and shipped over free of charge. It is in an absolutely beautiful location located along the george cardinet trail and just really is a gem.
I am almost glad that most of my generation appears to be moving towards being illiterate zombies more focused on reality TV than expanding their horizons because I will say i enjoy having this little haven to go to. There is plenty of space to work on a lap top (free wifi) and for those with kids they have a great summer reading program.

One of my favorite Library’s ever in a quaint historic town known as Clayton that I never even knew existed. Lots of paths and things to explore once you are done at the library and there is even a walking trail under the street to go explore the old-​time town. The library has lots of tables and plugs so you should be able to find a quiet spot to work or relax.

I visited the Clayton Library recently in desperate need of a wireless connection to do some work. Wow! Amazing what a community with money gets — a clean, well kept, well lit library that doesn’t smell like old socks! I love libraries in principle but this is a place I really wouldn’t mind spending a couple hours in.

How cool is it that you can go to the Contra Costa County Library website online, find the book you want at any of the libraries and have it delivered to your local branch. No charge. Cool.

Nice library. Has a bunch of study cubes in one area, and a few scattered on one end. They are great for studying, but it’s weird how some of them have lights and some don’t. There are also two rows of big tables with their own lighting and plenty of outlets for laptops. On weekdays it gets busy after 2:30 when the kids get out of school. They end up chatting and gossiping even though signs on the wall say «Quiet study area.»

Great small community Library. Video, Books, Mags, Computers. Helpful staff and a kick arse location.