Alum Rock Branch Library

This library is so LOUD between 3:30 and 5:00pm during the week. Loud conversations on the phone, screaming children wildly playing tag or hide and go seek. Despite my effort to muffle noises with music on my headphones, I found myself being distracted by all the NOISE! The library is nice, but unfortunately the people who come here are not respectful of noise levels. Will be looking for a new study spot… I really wish the employees would make more of an effort to keep the noise down.
Oh. and the Internet is incredibly slow. boo

I was in the area so I stopped by today around noon. They have their own parking lot and there was ample parking. Even saw a solar panel– go green. When i walked in, there was a little lobby that kind of threw me off. Walk further and you are in the library. The first thing I noticed is that it was kinda dim. I really liked that their movie selection is only 3 shelves high unlike other libraries. Got my books, checked out & left. This is a very short people friendly library LOL. Even the checkout counters were fairly low.

Pros:
_​The library is nice and okay.
_​Wifi is free and 1 click easy access.
_​No library card required if you use your own laptop.
_​Some restaurants and a bakery nearby so you can take some snacks and come back to the library.
Cons
_​Working hour is a little weird. Start at 11am and no working on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
_​Some tables are directly below the AC flows so these seats are very cold.
_​Wifi is TOO SLOW.
_​Restroom is dirty.

HEY! QUIT TALKING SO LOUDLY ON YOUR PHONE!!!
or at least speak in english so we could listen into your conversation…
oh yea… it would be nice if you stop making out and smacking your lips against each other and clean up your slobber.
clean your bathroom. its dirty.

This branch of the Santa Clara County library system is great. Of course it is smaller than the MLK branch but has a nice collection of new books and DVDs. The staff is always friendly. Also, you can return other branch items to this branch or any branch.
One thing that is superior here versus the larger and normally better MLK branch is that the WiFi is RELIABLE and EASY to access. MLK requires consistent log-​in and the long library card number to do so. Many times it rejects accurate card and password info. However, at this branch Alum, the login is simply a 1 click step.
They have dedicated computers for job searchers so if someone needs it, they can book an appointment and not have to worry about losing a computer to someone surfing Facebook or something. Hehe.
Also, there is a Starbucks right across the street from the library. Overall, it is a great branch.