Dougherty Station Library - Contra Costa County Library

More than a library, it is a community center. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and always looking for ways to improve.

Great location (easier access than the one in the Lot), small/private feel, lots of parking, usual number of farmers and vendors for fruits, vegetables, bread/bakery items, egg, fish, ready food, flowers, honey, etc.. Only Sundays 9 to 1. Do check it out.

This Library is an ok library. All the books are always out, and customer service isn’t the best. It has a good environment though, and the Quiet Study Rooms are very nice. Overall a good place, but can use some work.

Well-used library for the Dougherty Valley area.

Lots of reading, educational, and community programs for all ages. Throughout the week, there are various 30 minute Storytimes sessions for babies through preschoolers, that involve singing along, reading out loud a couple of age appropriate books, getting the kids and caregivers up and dancing, and always giving out stickers to all the kids who attend at the end.

The library offers after school activities and a safe place for kids to do their homework, such as after school movies, STEM activities. It also offers group English Conversation meetings for people who want to practice their English during the month. Monthly Book Club. Saturday Chess Club. And special events /programs such as the Summer Reading Program, Live Music, and cultural /seasonal events throughout the year (Chinese New Year, Christmas Tree decorating, book readings, etc.)

Automatic sliding doors make it easy for people who are disabled or people pushing strollers to enter or leave the library. Great selection of DVDs, magazines to check out. Library, overall, is quiet. Plenty of outlets for laptops and some "quiet rooms" to meet and study/work in as a group. Great kids section. Plus there are toys, wooden puzzles for kids below Kindergarten age can play and learn from.

The cons: Library is small for the growing size of people living in the Windermere and Gale Ranch areas that this place serves. It can get crowded at times throughout the week. Finding parking can be extremely tough during the school year, especially in the mornings, because this library is located in the same complex as the DVC campus.