13 reviews of County of San Diego, Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library
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Lora B.
Place rating: 5 Cardiff, CA
We adore the Cardiff library. There are always books, movies and music to piqué the interest of the whole family. The staff is lovely — helpful, friendly and knowledgable. This special community events, especially for the little ones, are wonderful surprises. We look forward to stopping in regularly and are so grateful to have this library in our community. The book nook is a wonderful addition, we donate our books there along with magazines and usually end up leaving with something new too.
Josh I.
Place rating: 5 San Diego, CA
I like this library It’s a nice little library located by the beach. It also has a great used bookstore. I bought a used book here that costs $ 1; it costs $ 30 brand new. Feels great to be thrifty. So if you’re in the area, come check this library out
Kathy M.
Place rating: 5 Encinitas, CA
My daughter’s kindergarten class came here for a tour, and I think Erik was just about the best storyteller for kids I’ve ever heard. He was awesome. The library itself is on the smaller side, but you can return books you check out at Cardiff OR Encinitas. Also has some open air, partial ocean view, shaded spots outside.
Tambra Z.
Place rating: 4 Carlsbad, CA
Small and sweet little library. Love coming here with my little one and enjoying the books.
Craig B.
Place rating: 4 Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
The Cardiff Library is a great little space, but don’t count on being able to fully concentrate on whatever it is you’re doing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in this library when some oblivious group of yoga-moms are allowing their children to run wild; screeching and screaming up and down the aisles. When did this behavior become acceptable? It’s a shame parents don’t use a library visit to teach their children about common courtesy in public spaces, and it’s a shame that the library staff refuses to enforce some basic level of decorum. I’ll walk down there to read a magazine, but for real work I prefer the relative quiet of the«new» Encinitas library or the Dove in Carlsbad. It’s worth the drive.
Christina M.
Place rating: 5 Cardiff, CA
I love this precious little library! It has an incredibly helpful and friendly staff running it which makes it even more charming. They went out of there way to order a book for me today and made sure all of my info was current so they could contact me when it came in.
Patrick H.
Place rating: 3 Scottsdale, AZ
Nice quiet little library.
Tara F.
Place rating: 4 San Jose, CA
Charming little library with a great sea-side vibe. There is an ocean view, and even wi-fi offered out on the deck. However, the location is a bit small and leaves me wishing for a broader selection of books to browse through. All in all, this is definitely one of my favorite spots for studying in North County.
Cathy P.
Place rating: 5 Cardiff, CA
This little gem is as good as it gets!!! The new outdoor deck has wifi and an ocean breeze … great place to sit and read or drink coffee with friends. Terrific vibe, great staff!
Sara n.
Place rating: 4 San Diego, CA
Great for working, quiet and around the corner from Starbucks/Seaside Market for a break. I haven’t checked it out but you can rent movies for free(for a week) there. Only minus — wish they had a bit later hours.
Brooke R.
Place rating: 4 Bay Area, CA
Such a happy library. It’s somewhat smaller than other libraries in San Diego county, but they will happily order books from other branches for you. The building is gorgeous, with floor to ceiling windows at the entrance. I like to come here to work on papers: bring a laptop, grab a chair by the window, and use the free wifi.
Jennifer W.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
Although the small location limits the materials that they have on hand, it’s easy to order books from other branches(and even other library systems) from their website. They’ll send you an e-mail when your materials arrive, and even send you a courtesy e-mail when your materials are nearly due. They don’t give me any funny looks for checking out graphic novels, either.
Julie G.
Place rating: 5 Berkeley, CA
Just as sweet as they come. This little library has a great vibe. The computer stations are always full as the modern structure is bright and airy unlike old stuffy Libraries from my childhood days. They have a great kid’s section and hold events for the kids on Saturdays at 10:30. On Wednesday nights they have adult happenings that feature everything from lecture to music ensembles. Happy people work there as well and they are very helpful.
