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Fresno County Public Library

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The mission of the Fresno County Public Libary is to enrich lives and build community.

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The Fresno County Public Library is comprised of its Central Library in downtown Fresno and 38 branch libraries spread across Fresno County. Stop by one of our branches to browse the shelves, attend an exciting program, use a computer or just hang out with friends. Check out our website to get our full calendar of events, find a location, search our catalog, download ebooks and much more!

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Address: 2420 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
Phone: (559) 600-7323
State: California
Zip Code: 93721


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While the Fresno library system is decent, Central has let what started out as a small problem severely overwhelm the branch's ability to operate. The downtown homeless population uses the branch a lot, which is great, since most are model citizens. However, led by the fascist security guard identified by a lilting British accent, the staff at this branch (very particular staff) seem to have some prejudices they vent on library patrons. I understand that cellphones are not allowed, but only at Central will you be banned for a month if caught, even very quietly and briefly, using a cell. It would not be fair of me to pretend that some rare security issues do not take place, such as a yelling drunk man or two people in a heated argument. However, the guards eject anyone who doesn't follow a set of varying rules that are nowhere clearly posted. This is sad, because I've had to watch the elderly thrown out just because they accidentally doze off sitting in a comfortable chair, reading a book. When they even ask for explanation, they are "banned" from the library for days, weeks, months... I've even heard the ridiculous hyperbole of being "banned forever." I have not witnessed this at any other branch and I am a library and book lover. I visit one branch at least twice a week. I do not wish to indicate the most troublesome staff bullies, for fear of some false call of malfeasance, but the Administration needs to be made aware.
9 years ago (27-11-2017)
Great spot to find either that rare DVD or book. Staff is competent and helpful. I go there regularly for a quiet read or find an interesting DVD. I wish it had longer hours-- my only gripe.
9 years ago (24-08-2017)
Book wise is good lots of selection bad thing its a place for the homeless to hang out use the restroom and shower in the sink
9 years ago (09-08-2017)
Had great help. Thank you
9 years ago (01-08-2017)
Meh. I wasn't expecting a major university library, but one would think a city of this size would have a good deal more fiction (and other genres) on hand. OK customer service and lots of public computers/charging stations, though. The building kinda has an old, funky smell, too--but not an old library book smell. I wish it could be modernized and renovated: apparently, this burg is more interested on stadiums and unnecessary shopping centers.
10 years ago (29-10-2016)
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