Crowell Public Library of the City of San Marino — Attraction in San Marino

Friendly atmosphere, most staff members are helpful & understanding to library visitors & guests. This library is unique in a way since they offer variety of services to the public. Obtaining information about any material is with easy access. Relaxing place for the oldies who like to read magazine or news paper or even a book. The tables are in good shape, but the seats might need new upholstery or just cleaning, ( steam clean or dry cleaning to maintain healthier environment. I also like thier policy to check out material since it's not difficult I think that the printing system can be possibly less complicated since we have to always take our print order # plus the library card # etc. Also the one hour computer usage time should be extended to 2 hours when library is not busy, and when all computers are not occupied, and when the unused computers are 20%. That means if there are 100 computers, and 20 of them available, then the time per used computer should be in away where the user can extend it to another hour without getting intertupted, and that is just in my opinion only, but hay its a free country & since I don't make the rules for now, I have to suffer with being interrupted every time I am on the internet, but my hour is up eventhough i am still in the middle of my project, or page, or printed material, etc. I am not complaining but speaking up my experiences. Other than that, this library is better than others in certain ways. But each library has its own styles however, all & all, it's a great...

Before stating my experience, I want to mention that there is plenty of parking at the back of the building although the address is pointing towards Huntington. If you're having trouble finding a place to park, just go around through West Dr., and you will find many spots to occupy.

My experience here in applying for a new US passport was very pleasant. They do walk-in through the week, and appointments in the weekend. As you enter through the front, check in by signing your name on the clipboard along the left most side of the desk. They can also take your picture for the passport on the spot also, just know there is an additional fee for that service, and payable with cash or check. However, the actual passport itsself is payable through check or money order, no cash.

Just remember that you will need the original documents of your citizenship, name change or what have you, so be prepared for that as well.

They made my fees and the instructions for me very clear. I was very comfortable with the process and...

This library was my favorite library for many years; however, I can no longer say the same. For the past few months this library has been functioning more like a public park for kids to play freely without parent supervision. It has been become IMPOSSIBLE to study at this library: it is always loud due to the kids being unsupervised yelling and running throughout all the sections; the librarians take NO action to remedy this situation despite of being there and clearly witnessing this chaotic situation. Also parents take NO action whatsoever and allow their kids to yell, run and simply disrespect people in the library trying to focus on working and/or studying. This is a true shame because there are no other libraries as beautiful and clean as this library in the San...