Mission Valley Library Spotted Here

This is the back of the Mission Valley Library which was opened in 2002. It is mostly steel and glass from the outside and overlooks the San Diego River in Mission Valley in San Diego. It has a very convenient close access to the San Diego Trolley green line and is also close to Ikea, Costco and plenty of restaurants. On the inside of this bright library there is a large atrium with pillars in the shape of trees holding up the very high ceiling. There are books and seating upstairs also, arranged around the atrium with more views of the valley and river. The only bad thing about this library is the unfortunate placement of the large-type books on the second floor. Are they deliberately trying to make access harder for elderly/visually impaired readers?

• About 70,000 books
• a set aside area for children's books and a well lit story area
  
• Lots of DVD's and CD's
• Free WiFi & enclosed computer room
• 31 computers available for use; 4 in children's area
• 28 plugs available at tables for laptop computers
  
• 2 Self check-out stations available
  
• Conference rooms are available (for a fee)
• Lots of parking (except when there's a game at the stadium!)
• Books for sale out front