Chula Vista Public Library Civic Center Branch

Category: Public library in Chula Vista, California

Address: 365 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA

Phone: +16196915069

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Lorena Hagle

Mar 28, 2022

I love this library... It's really nice..it has a great view to the park, vast selection of books, the children's area is beautiful with it's little trolley were the computers are. I did an internship a while ago in this area with my wonderful supervisor Debby. Unfortunately, some of it's areas are still closed. The section to get passports is open. Most of the staff is very nice. The parking gas always spaces to park.

Elaine Castillo

Mar 28, 2022

I haven't been here in a long time they change the food really you no longer allowed to eat or drink anything in that library it's probably because of a sloppy piggy infused to clean up their messes they left on the floor and all of the tables. But it's still a really nice library to go to they recently added a porch to the library.

Tony Palumbo

Feb 1, 2022

This library is on life support. It would be nice to see the city put some of the tax dollars here. The amount of taxes we pay in California and to see libraries like this is heartbreaking. Not a quiet place to read, study. Screaming babies everywhere made me feel like I was in a daycare.

Anya Meave

May 4, 2021

The staff is very friendly and very patient. My family and I arrived to complete the passport process per our appointment times. There was one woman who arrived 15 minutes past her appointment time and seemed to expect to jump ahead of everyone else who arrived on-time. The supervisor calmly and professionally advised the woman she arrived late and would either have to reschedule or wait until all appointments cleared for further assistance. The woman eventually stormed off, and the supervisor kindly continued to assist my family and I. Several customers appeared to take out their frustrations on the staff, but it appeared such customers failed to prepare for their appointment or review all passport requirements on the library website. When completing the process, arrive early. Have checks or money orders ready and all documents available including ID's to avoid wasting anyone's time including yours. The process may take a little longer than 15 minutes, but the staff work diligently to get the process completed in a timely manner.

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Questions & Answers

Passport. Card. Do I need a an Appt.?

AARON ESTRADA | Aug 21, 2021
Mark Bolczak | Apr 23, 2022

Yes

Do you need a library card to check out a study room? If so does a library card cost anything?

Taylor Elizabeth (Tay) | Aug 22, 2019
xgui xame | Aug 22, 2019

I don't know about the study room, but the library card is free with ID and proof of residency.

Will your library have help with their tax forms?

Bennie Nelson | Aug 22, 2018
Amelia Madera | Aug 22, 2019

Yes

How to get e books

Christie Seymour | Aug 22, 2018
Demil Daum | Aug 22, 2018

If you have a valid up to date Library card check out is fast and easy. The librarians are helpful & will help you find your books

Do they provide notary services?

Brian Thomas | Jul 22, 2022
R MJ | Jul 22, 2022

No

5 months ago i paid for some books that i owed i gave a young girl a 100.00 cash she was suppose to send me a receipt back to my address but she never did i have been waiting for my receipt for it

Patricia Salazar | Jul 22, 2022
Hugo Sanchez | Jul 22, 2022

I would contact them directly.

I want to make an appointment to get a passport for my five-year-old girl, can you tell me what the requirements are

María Beltrán Ruiz | Jun 22, 2022
Claude Daniel Hinson | Jul 22, 2022

Need to make a appointment and have the birth certificate and a ID

Is the chula vista public library open to go inside en check books???

Poulette Noriega | Sep 25, 2021
Gamine Kishin | Sep 25, 2021

They are open to check out and even sit inside, but they recently started requiring masks for everyone, vaccinated or not.

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What is the probability that a family of 5 can get assisted without an appointment?

Alicia Jacobo | Aug 21, 2021
Erwin M | Aug 21, 2021

Hello. Unfortunately, we simply have no way of determining if you can get processed for passports without appointments. Each day is unpredictable in terms of availability for walk-ins. Some days we are able to accommodate those without appointments, and some days we simply cannot. You will simply have to take a chance and see if walk-ins are available for your family on whichever day you choose to come in.

Is AARP preparing Free taxes this year?

Carlos Sais | Aug 21, 2021
Erwin M | Aug 21, 2021

Hello. Unfortunately we will not be hosting any tax preparation services at any of our library locations this year. We invite you to go to MyFreeTaxes.org for information about help with tax preparation.

Is the computer lab open to the public today Saturday?

navi7g (IG) | Aug 21, 2021
My Beauty Subscriptions | Aug 21, 2021

No. They've been closed since March. Someone is outside only for passport services.

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Is there a private study room available?

Elza Al | Aug 21, 2020
Bryan Auza | Aug 21, 2020

I believe they do. Should there be none available when you arrive you can put your name on a list to reserve the time. Definitely call ahead to find out, and I also believe you may only make a reservation in person with a library card. Best of luck in your studies!

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What is the cost per page to print ??

Calvin Jackson | Aug 22, 2019
Pat Kauwoh | Aug 22, 2019

I concur, 15 cents.

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Do they have a 3D printer?

Joseph Whelpley | Aug 22, 2019
Bryan Auza | Aug 22, 2019

Indeed, they do have a 3D printer.

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Are you open president day?

Melinda Wildhaber | Aug 22, 2019
Brian Chavez | Aug 22, 2019

Sorry, but they won't be open.

Will the library have 2018 tax forms and booklets this year?

Margo Peters | Aug 22, 2019
Brian Chavez | Aug 22, 2019

Yes, they will.

Do you need a library card to use the computers?

Conqueso Vegano | Aug 22, 2019
Lauren Booth | Aug 22, 2019

Yes you need a library card or computer user card. Both are free if it's your first time at the library.

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How can I get a card, member ,or pass to use the computer or to print some paper I never been there !!

Shemo SS | Aug 22, 2019
Lauren Booth | Aug 22, 2019

Go to the accounts desk with a photo ID with valid address and who ever is working the desk will gladly assist you.

Is this library a city or county library?

Miss K | Aug 22, 2018
William Roberts | Aug 22, 2018

City

Does Chula Vista library on F st. Have a 24 hour drop off box

Nick | Aug 22, 2018
Mark Bolczak | Apr 23, 2022

Yes

Can I buy a us passport in Saturday

Jose Zavala | Aug 22, 2018
Chantal Lafrance | Aug 21, 2021

I need a passport to the library

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Is this Library part of 1. San Diego City Library, or part of San Diego County Library?

Timothy McWhorter | Aug 22, 2018
Diane Montz | Aug 22, 2019

It is not part of either system. Chula Vista has their own system which includes three branches. Otay Ranch Branch, Civic Center Branch, and South branch. You must have a Chula Vista library card to check items out at these branches.

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Do you have free WiFi?

Kim Davis | Aug 22, 2018
Yara karina Montano davalos smith | Aug 22, 2018

Yes

Do you have e books?

Angie Blinn | Aug 22, 2018
Steven Dawid | Aug 22, 2018

Yes

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Are you open tomorrow

Patricia Bracamontes | Aug 22, 2018
Yara karina Montano davalos smith | Aug 22, 2018

Yes

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