Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library — Attraction in San Diego

Seems good... until I went on a thursday. I was at the teen computer center, elevated above the children's computer circle studying. At around 11:30, a bunch of children came rushing in. All computers were taken. Multiple times, little kids came to my computer asking if I was done or just hovering and... watching. Two little girls began strategizing right next to me. "I-if the time is run low, go to them and ask to use it. It means they're gonna be done!" Then they both asked me over and over if I was done as the computer's time ran down, then got (in an obnoxious way) very annoyed when I used my time extension. I know this isn't a problem caused by the library, but I wish the security cracked down harder on louder...

This is a great library although seems more like a community center. They have lots of computers for kids/teens. Tables for studying and cushioned chairs for sitting to read. At closer look the chairs are pretty worn and could use a refurbishment. This is by far the noisiest library i have been in. Seems like lots of kids come alone. There is a security guard to keep them in check but they are loud. But not just the kids.. Adultsbon their phones walking and talking throughout...even on speaker phone!!! There are free lunches/snacks for kids in summer. And lots of programs for them to...

We always have a nice time at this beautiful urban library. They seem to have the best events. I've done everything from a Black Breastfeeding Month Celebration, to a Literacy Campaign Kick-off, to a celebration of the life of Malcolm X the library's namesake. The library itself is large and airy and well stocked. The location is great because it is caddy corner from a trolley station which makes it so nice to use public transportation to and from the library. The only drawback I would say is during large events the parking lot fills up pretty quickly but there is always ample...