4 words: FREE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM…read more This review is specifically for the Tower Branch Road location of the Alachua County Library District. This location is near and dear to my heart, because it is located on Tower Road and in a close proximity to Gainesville's best schools and many families of various nationalities that use the library space in an amazing way, as a community center for learning. Tower Branch Library is also very unique because of the free language exchange program they offer. At the time, I was able to volunteer as an English language tutor to a wonderful group of Korean and Mandarin speaking adults. Along the way, making many lifetime friends and acquaintances. Also, learning some Korean in the process. As you can see, I HIGHLY recommend their language exchange program at this location. It is a rare find. Many people that I have talked to say that public libraries are a daycare center for the homeless, aging, and children. At this location, that is very far from the truth. This is the best community based, learning environment library that I have been to. The management and librarians at this location are so down-to-earth, kind, and organized. I was blown away by their professionalism throughout the year that I volunteered there. The Alachua County Library district is funded in many ways, but I do notice the public library fee on my family's monthly escrow property payment. It is not that much per month and is totally worth it.

The reconstruction on the library is fabulous! So many more options here now. My daughter is 8 and…read morelove going to the library even more. They have classes that are relevant to all ages (babies all the way to seniors citizens). You can check out their events online to find the most updated list. The staff is always very helpful. I usually have no clue what book my daughter is wanting and one of the librarians helps her in just a few minutes.

The library provides an exceptional array of resources. It offers a friendly environment that is…read moregreat for both concentrated work and leisurely reading. You can count on the Wi-Fi for its reliability, allowing you to easily settle in and spend some quality time there. In addition to a diverse selection of books, the library serves as a central hub for the community, boasting a helpful staff and a wide range of programs and resources. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

I absolutely love this library!!! Every Thursday at 10:30 AM they have baby time. They sing nursery…read morerhymes to the children and the babies really love it. I have so much fun with my son here. Being a stay at home mom, it can be hard to find activities to take your child to and even just getting out the house is a mission. I'm so grateful for this awesome community event. I hope many others can benefit from taking their children to this library. It is full of life, love, and literature. All for free. This is what makes a country great. Thanks for reading my corny rant! :)

I love my little local branch of the county library. I've been going to this branch for over a…read moredecade and it's always quiet. It is very organized and clean. I like how convenient it is to reserve my books online and pick them up there. The employees are always nice and friendly. Marlin is a plethora of library - related information & then some.

Wow! I haven't had a library card in decades! Why not?!? With all the computers and programs, games…read moreand software, sometimes it is nice to just have a book in your hand that is full of information that you are passionate about! I went to the front desk with my ID and asked for a card, and I got so much more!! Not only can I get books of fiction amd non-fiction loaned to me for a whole month, I can get audio books and books online as well! There is so much information out there, and all you have to do is pick your favorite subject and take a deep dive. The front desk librarians were so polite and informative! I was actually excited, almost as if I won some kind of lottery! I am so happy woth my bird books and my books helping me learn Mandarin. I can't wait to read them! Find your passion, then get a library card! You will not regret it!!

I grew up coming to this library with my granny and my mom. However, this library is a far cry from…read morewhat it used to be. I decided to catch up on some work and went into the study room, which was pretty empty and nice to be in. The room was filled with high ceilings and multiple tables and outlets for charging laptops or phones. There were only a few people in there so that was very nice. It also has a view of the outdoor area, which was nice to look at since it was a beautiful day. Onto the main part of the library, there are a lot of homeless or displaced people that frequent the library and utilize the services. There is a security guard that is walking around to ensure the safety of people. One thing I really like about this library and comparison to other county libraries are that they have great signage and labeling for the different sections like nonfiction or fiction. I wanted to check out a book however it was not available at this location. I was able to place it on hold for a location closer to my home very easily. Since this is the headquarters, they have a vast amount of books and resources but the library itself is very outdated. If I'm on this side of town, I would stop back to the library to utilize their study room since it's a quiet area and I was able to get work done while I was there.

I love the Alachua County Library District!read more

​Went with my kids to this impeccable library at UF…read more It was my first time here. They have free WiFi, plenty of chairs and desk for all of us, with ​outlets everywhere for you to charge your electronics. ​The best part was that they have stationary bicycles, so you can do your exercise, while you read/study. How funny and clever! Restrooms are ample and they were neat. Since we are in summer, they have a different schedule, check out my picture and see the times before you go. Fui con mis hijos a esta biblioteca impecable en UF. Fue​ por primera vez a esta biblioteca. Tienen WiFi gratis, muchas sillas y escritorio para todos nosotros, con enchufes de electricidad en todas partes para que cargar tus aparatos electronicos.. La mejor parte es que tienen bicicletas estacionarias, por lo que puede hacer tus ejercicio, mientras lees / estudias. ¡Qué gracioso e inteligente! Los baños son amplios y estaban limpios. Como estamos en verano, tienen un horario diferente, miran mi foto con la informacion antes de ir.

Smathers Libraries and Library West are two great libraries at the University of Florida. Smathers…read morehas plenty of places for quiet study. The also have lots of original books that you would not find at many other libraries here. Inside Smathers Library they also had the Office of Enrollment Management Onestop this past fall. It was a great Onestop where you were able to get all your enrollment needs done in one place. Library West is the main Library on campus and each floor getts quite and more quite as you go up in floors. You can rent rooms to do studying in and you can visit starbucks on the bottom floor to get more coffee. Students like to go to the libraries at all hours of the day and night. During exam weeks the libraries are open 24 hours. I would highly recommend these libraries at the University of Florida!

Such a proactive and positive place with so many resources and people who follow through with the…read moreassistance they're able to give. pls support this place. (At a show they went out of their way to find me to give me the emergency contraceptive I asked for much earlier in the night) wow 10/10

This is a great meeting/event/organization space. It is spacious and has tables and chairs…read moreavailable. Media-wise, there are a LOT of resources here. There are tons of magazines, books, encyclopedias, journals, zines and other printed materials on subjects from labor to racism to grassroots organizing. If you are looking to get involved in any sort of liberal cause come here and find your people.

There are so many great things to say about this place. The concept most people know about, and…read morethey carry so many different varieties of media and offerings that we already pay for that it's truly a shame that we don't take more advantage, myself included. The folks in this facility are always so incredibly pleasant and very very helpful . They are of course part of the larger Alachua county Netwerk, so you can get virtually anything you can imagine and they do it quickly. The facility has decent hours, it's always clean, and the service is usually pretty darn good.

Nice quiet library . Not many activities for little ones…read more/under 3 but there are couple of tablets .

Home away from home when I visit Dad.I have never met anyone ever rude to me. I have always been…read moretreated like Gold by the staff. In fact they often go out of their way to fawn all over me. All Libraries only allow residents to have a card and you need proof of residency. This has been policy since libraries have started and in all cities. Nothing new here.I use my Dad's card. Librarians are far from lowly they are among the most educated folks out there.

This is a fine community library. I suspect that person who looks down on librarians has no idea…read moreof what it takes to become a librarian. The ones I have dealt with are courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I have to wonder if the people who look down on librarians aren't maybe the ones who white-out words in library books and replace the writing with what they think is better. With no respect for library property and none whatsoever for authors. If you think can do better, write a book yourself. In the meantime, leave someone else's books alone.

This is the second time I had gone to this library in Ocala. This time I went and payed close…read moreattention to everything and really enjoyed my visit thoroughly.I will be going back more often. Everyone was delightful and the atmosphere was pleasant leaving you with a very positive vibe. There were people of all ages doing their thing from toddlers with their parents enjoying the children's room. Some going into the meeting room for a conference and there was a room where they sold books for a a dollar or two or even less! There was a table with little baby plants to take one for free. There is a computer room, and private rooms that I think you can call and reserve and sit in complete quite. There is a genealogy room, a room for young adults and so much more. They have a monthly calendar with activities and events. You can take out 100 books at a time and keep them for 3 weeks. If you want to keep something longer and it is not needed by someone else you can sometimes keep it longer just call or request it online. You can also go online and request books from other libraries and they will see what they can do to try and find a book for you. They have a seed program to help you grow plants indoors if you need. They have a blood pressure monitor program that you can ask about too. This library and its programs care about the community and you. If you need a motorized scooter these they have a few for you to use while there. Marion County library is a wonderful library and makes you feel at home you should visit them soon. Amenities: 1)Computer room with printers 2)Fax 3)WiFi 4)Meeting Room 5)Study Rooms 6)Notary- Call Ahead *** 7)Microform readers 8)Proctoring -Call Ahead 9)Mobile/Wireless printing 10)B/W Photocopiers 11)B/W Printers Phone: (352)671-8551 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible ***

Belinda (Balinda?) was the MOST helpful providing important library card renewal info which will…read morehelp me stay on top of maintaining my library card annually. I was away from Ocala on a cabin trip and was able to reestablish my Libby account over the phone. I had no signal this whole trip so I was nervous calling. Belinda saved my trip! Highly recommend! Amazing, helpful people work here