Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore

Not only is this a beautiful library with an ocean view, but the Friends of the Library run a small used bookstore right in front. The volunteers who run the store are friendly and helpful and the prices cannot be beat! Save a ton, have some fun and support the library!

I love love love this library. It is a great place to go use. The computers, read books with your children. They have free concerts almost daily, plus they have activities for children on a daily basis. Bring your lunch with you and enjoy the outside patio while reading a book. The library is awesome and so are all the librarians, even the security guards are friendly.

This library is spectacular. It not only has books, tapes, videos, CDs and every other modern information source, it has soothing ocean views. Free and open to all.

Very nice library. I appreciate everything going on there too. You see the smiling faces of the coffee cart and the nice bible cart at the front door. Then you find the seniors happy after watching a live performance or happy 3 years olds after listening to story time.

This library has the best view of the Pacific Ocean coastline of any public library I have been to in San Diego. A local haven for books, digital media, community gatherings (art gallery shows for local and world renown artists, conferences, and celebrations). The library has an outdoor patio equipped with tables and chairs, and lounging furniture. The architecture of the building allows the outside light to brighten the inside and make for a warm cozy feeling, a wonderful place to spend a day reading or surfing the internet. This library fills the needs of all ages in both resources and pleasant overall feel.

Beautiful library! Plenty of places to sit and read, quietly, inside as well as tables outside which overlooks the ocean. They have 3 study rooms, 1 is reservation only(no same day reservations) and the other two are first come first serve.

Great place to shop for books!! Small but nice,up to date selection of used books in many categories. Reasonable prices. The bookstore is open more hrs than the library right now. Masks & limited patrons @ 1 time is inforced.

Lots of great books at very good prices. Regular sales. Good selection of Art books.Good coffee available right outside. This helps our local library by using the money they make to buy more books for everyone! The volunteers do a great job!

This is not merely a cultural center featuring art exhibitions, but it also has a wonderful view of the ocean in the distance. It's a very elegant place to meet friends for a groovy experience. Staff is friendly and efficient.

Exceptional Ocean View and extremely Happy people and especially the Library Staff they are really helpful and the library books and catalog reviews are a Book Readers Dream that came true !!!!
Definitive not a place for Illusions nor Hallucinations ,just genuine and real happy people enjoying this journey and many experiences you will interact with,by the way did i mention no trolls allowed....Big Smiles The Counselor

Great library. They have about every book and if u can't find a book any where on the shelf or the computer index. The staff will order it or find it and get the book/issue of any book, magazine, comic book or newspaper, newsletter, CD, music album or DVD. To sign out or rent. They have a book store out front and food and beverage stand out front as well. Great lounge chairs on the sides through the library.

My favorite library in San DIego! The views are great and there is always an empty chair to read in. I don't have any complaints about this library. East to get to, plenty of parking, and a great atmosphere.

Great library great views. But it's extremely popular very difficult to find a place to sit and work. It could easily be twice the size and you still couldn't find a place to sit down

Went to hear a great flute ensemble. What's a wonderful dessert and hors d'oeuvre reception. The View was breathtaking overlooking the ocean I definitely recommend it.

Fabulous views a nice selection of movies to rent and a great atmosphere with wonderful architecture... Also some Community rooms are available for events and there are conference rooms that can be reserved

It is an excellent library. The Friends of the Encinitas Library sponsor artistic musicians,groups to entertain and have many functions going on year round. The library is very modern with easy parking.

Love this place! Good, if uneven, selection of books and DVDs. Very friendly staff. Great prices on almost-new books, with a monthly half-off sale.

Proceeds help the library.

Great location for slightly used books, DVDs, audio books on CD & lots more. I focus on audio books which are great for road trips. The volunteers who run things are always friendly and helpful.

Great place to hang out with a good book on the terrace. Stunning ocean views and sweeping vista of the entire village of Leucadia and the downtown Encinitas area, and a short stroll from the train station and the beach shopping district and all that Encinitas has to offer. Coffee cart out front and meeting rooms to teach small workshops, and internet, a bank of computers to use, and lots of seating areas. The bookstore has a separate entrance just to the left of the front entrance.

Best place to loose track of time and pick up an amazing deal ( steal!) on a few book. The feel good is that your money goes to help support the library... Which is an awesome community hub.