West End Branch, Alameda Public Library

Small library with beautiful interior. It’s great for young kids because there are different programs, events and activities. The story time is pretty popular (30+ kids).

It is a small library, but it's a library!! The hours could be much improved upon though... As most people are working when they are actually open.
There are bike fixing tools outside as well. They have a few kindergarten readiness backpacks that can be checked out as well.
Libraries are vastly underrated places, so it definitely deserves 5 stars for just being a library, but it's honestly the smallest library with the least resources of any I've ever been to (including elementary schools and small towns). I guess preschool libraries are smaller..

Small but cozy, with awesome collection and a kid’s activity section. Great natural light and ambience too!

Awesome place to study. Plenty of available seating when I stopped by and lots of charging stations. Plus they’ve got free WiFi. Great alternative to the busy coffee shops around the island and not too far away from food spots along Webster for when you need a break. Highly recommend.

This is a wonderful library to live down the street from. It's cute, cosy, and in a great location. You can check out a book and walk to a nearby coffee shop, the beach, or dog park. The digital content is amazing and generous.

Activities for kids, charming small old building & helpful friendly, librarians.

Nice place to read and share time with your kids, clean and quite.

Wonderful branch, super helpful staff

Small and quiet, but very cozy. I like the interior, it has this old school library spirit.

Nice and helpful Librarians. Great experience.

Great place.

It's cool n big