Ovitt Family Community Library

Great library. Its 2 floors, open 7 days a week & is open until 9pm. The have an abundance of reading material & a large amount of free computers.
The cost to print, scan, copy is extremely cheap & for right now its FREE to fax.
My ONLY suggestion for improvement is the fact they have only 2 printers in a really small room which usually causes a long line.
I do like how they have helpers on standby near the computers in case you have questions or need assistance.

This Library is spacious, well lit and well stocked with books, desks, chairs for reading and small group meeting areas. There is even a café with healthy food choices in the back. I go because the Library sponsors evening and weekend programs for poetry, theater, screen plays and writing programs. You can also order any book, for free. The library has security, is clean and well staffed.
As for the homeless, yes they are there, and why the surprise that homeless people are misfits? They are also someone’s son, or brother, or uncle. Count your blessings. Be the change and the sense. Donate five bucks, bring a sandwich, or a even a bag of mini soaps, or just talk to a homeless person for two minutes. Send a complaint letter to city council. However you do it, don’t be afraid of the world. Be open. Do something active, other than posting egocentric comments. Sheesh.

I really like this place … the reas I n why there’s so many homeless cause of Upland. i really wished that they would open up tent city again … I feel bad for them but there’s only so much one person can do… I don’t fell as safe here with them walking around like zoombies… but my kids like it here also my daughter finds a nice quite spot down staris… and cuddles up with a good book …

Love this library!!! I would give it 5 stars, however the employees are not always so pleasant.
This library has a great selection of books, it is the largest library in the area. They also have wonderful reading groups, activities, and performances for all ages. Definitely a place to check out!

Fairly new to this library and i got to say I love it! Lots of books to choose from for my 8 month old, my 7 year olds & I. The baby area is a plus, plus, plus ! Their hours are great. Daily Activities for different age groups (even teenagers & adults). They allow teenagers to volunteer ! The café, computers, the farmers market across the street. I’m forgetting something I know I am lol I switched to this library from my city library and I’m glad I did, my kids love it so much they even suggested moving closer as in walking distance lol… I’ve noticed the homeless & they never bothered me, people need to stop being so picky !

I was invited to speak at the Ovitt Family Community Library as part of an ongoing author series designed as a resource for aspiring writers in the community. The City of Ontario cut me a check, which is always nice, and I enjoyed the event. I think the attendees did, too, and I hope they got some useful advice.
My first job was as a messenger clerk for the Los Angeles Public Library system, and Ontario’s library looks a lot nicer than most of the LAPL’s. It’s a giant building with lots of parking, and it’s very attractive both inside and out. I guess there’s some kind of farmers’ market that happens right outside. This seemed really fun and festive, and included a pretty great ‘80s cover band. Libraries should ideally be neighborhood social hubs, and it seems like the Ovitt library is doing well on that front.
I enjoyed my visit and am very grateful to senior librarian Janis Y. for the invite, and for printing out some really neat fliers and posters. (I now own a giant poster with a picture of me and my dog.) I had a lovely time hanging out at this handsome, thriving library.

I actually like this library, but I stopped going bc there is a lot of homeless, I have nothing against them, but I go to the library for peace and quiet so I can study and they are disruptive and loud, they start arguing with themselves out loud, they snore, and they smell, why doesn’t anyone tell them anything?

This place is an oasis and home away from home for the homeless. A lot of these people have an awful smell to them and jabber loudly on cell phones (and do much more disturbing behaviors too) create an unwelcome distraction for those of us who are trying to quietly read. People who are perverting the intended purpose of this place while on the tax payers dime create a very bad smell indeed.

Ridiculous, they allow children to run around, people talk out loud instead of whispering, homeless come in and talk on cell phones loudly while we’re studying. I come here for quiet because it’s a library but the noise is a loud as at home. Go downstairs to read upstairs has no volume control.

Seems like a really nice library, clean, offers lots of community programs. The community I currently live in is heavily Hispanic so the programs they are currently offering are how to gain your citizenship, and Burrito and movie night for the kids, hahahaha! Anyway I guess that works… They have lots of computers for adults, and lots of computers for kids to use. They have a nice kid book /​play area, etc. I have not encountered any homeless people inside yet, but then again I am not the most receptive person. They have lots of Magazines, and DVDs etc. to checkout. They even have a Café… seems really nice!

I’m new to this library and let me say, so far I love it! it’s in walking distance from my job so I can come over here at lunch and eat at the café, which by the way, is awesome. It’s a nice environment inside and outside. they have all of the important things that a library needs, like a sitting area, restrooms, meeting rooms where groups can meet, and BOOKS. AND, they have a great selection of audiobooks! YEA! I’ve already got my new library card (you don’t have to live in the city to get one!) and checked out some audiobooks for my loooooong commute!
Overall, I find this a nice library. I haven’t noticed the homeless in there during my visits so far, but I also don’t really begrudge a homeless person a nice Air conditioned place to sit down and relax. Libraries are for everyone!

We are new to the city and we like going to the library. This library is right in the heart of Ontario, off Euclid and «C» Street with plenty of parking. This building is gorgeous. Does not look like a library from the outside. The inside of the library is even more eye catching. Clean, Organized and well laid out. The front desk representatives are very helpful and kind! Signed my children and I up with our brand new library cards, gave us a LOT of information and flyers of events. They even have a Café. The children’s section is off to the left side and actually away from the Adults/​young people section, with their own computers for kids and older kids. Another sweet representative greeted us and showed us how to do self-​checkout and also helped with the rows of books and sections. There were lids on computers and in the back seating area. Only noise was from my 3 year old because he was so excited. We will be here a lot.

Considering I make my kids read 30 — 60 minutes a day, its nice not having to purchase every single book. I like the activities they have for children as well.

When did the library become a homeless shelter? I’m all about community outreach and people having a safe haven, but the library is not that place! I was trying to study for board tests and people were laid out in chairs snoring, one man had tons of luggage and kept rattling through his belongings. Then you have the teens of today that don’t know that a library is not the «chill spot». The employees need to grow some balls and kick people out and ask them to be respectful of others. I guess the library isn’t the same old library I was used to growing up.

They don’t accept pennies when u want to refill ur library card :/​Is it just me or libraries hate pennies?

I honestly prefer this library over the Chino Hills one in terms of peacefulness. It is way more peaceful and less crowded; however, the Chino Hills one has more seats and places to relax. But there are more selection of books and I think it’s even larger inside. They have a café for whenever I need a pick-​me-​up and there are plenty of isolated cubby desks for me to study at. I really love coming here to study and to get away from the summer heat.
There are a lot of children that run around and make a lot of noise, but what library doesn’t struggle with that sort of problem? Other than this I would definitely recommend this place for research, reading, and studying.

The building is nice and all but talk about chaos! I may have gone on the wrong days the 3 times I’ve been there. The children section is a war zone and the employees don’t say anything to them. I saw a kid pulling books off the shelves and dropping them on the floor while mom did nothing about it and the library staff putting stuff back. I wish there was a sign with library rules somewhere. You’d think people wouldn’t need to be reminded a library is suppose to be a quiet zone. Now don’t get me going with the magazine section. There were a group of people that appeared to be homeless. My god! The profanity coming out of their mouths and so loud.
I really feel bad for the people working there. It’s like working at a retail store during the Holidays. The staff is really nice! Probably too nice to kick some of the crazy loud people out of there. It really is too bad because its a nice place.

Great place to come and relax with a book or to surf the internet. There are a LOT of kids roaming around but that comes with the territory I guess. There aren’t so many on the bottom floor which is nice.

I come here a lot to study and do homework for my classes. Outside is very calm and peaceful just like the inside. Everything is new and up to date and theres even a café to get a nice hot cup of caffeine

I do enjoy this location especially since the remodel. I remember the days before so any change is great. I really enjoy the café that they now have and the staff is really friendly.