This is my neighborhood library and I love to bring my kiddos here to explore the kids section. The…read morekids section is packed to the brim of great books for kids. It can be a little overwhelming as there isn't really a rhyme or reason to the arrangement of the books. They also have a few toys and interactive play areas as well. The adult section is a little bland. The books are dated. I often have to have books delivered from another Library because they usually don't have it here. They do have a large magazine area with comfy oversized chairs. This library is outdated in comparison to its sister location at Atlee and could benefit from a refresh. The librarians are always super friendly and willing to help.

I must say the first time I went to this library with my two younger sons I was very impressed. The…read morelibrary itself is very new, the outside and inside reflect that. We only ventured to their children's section that is offset from the library. Their storytime is wonderful, the lady who reads the books to the children does a wonderful job, she is very engaged. She reads about 3 books based upon a theme and at the end the children do a related craft, very cute! The children's area itself is very nice, their are several computers for children to learn/play complete when headphones. Several areas for them to sit and read and lots of toys/gadgets, very nice. As much as I loved this place the first time I expected my second visit to be just as wonderful. Unfortunately, we missed storytime due to a mix up in time but my friend and I decided to let our children stay in the children's area. After an hour someone from the library came to us and asked us if we could be a little quieter. Seriously?! Yes, this is a library but we are in the children's section and if children laughing is a bother why attempt to cater to young children, needless to say, we left shortly after. Overall this is a nice library with many activities for families during the week and the weekend! Story time is amazing!

A beautiful library with a nice coffee shop and gift shop. Easy parking nearby. We enjoyed the…read moreWhisk coffee shop in this incredible setting. I would love to come back and spend more time in the library.

One of the most impressive libraries I've ever been. Not only is it beautiful but it is an amazing…read moreplace to locate your family history. They have film, books with indexed information, a large area is dedicated to genealogy and history. This was a very helpful visit and great experience. If you have time because you'll need it and your family comes from Virginia this is a good place to find information. The staff is friendly and helpful giving you pointers, they can lead you to locating information. I was able to find a document from the early 1800s regarding the marriage of my ancestors, it was amazing. This Library offers more than just books for you to view it offers a window into history, life and Virginia the good and the bad.

As a student, this is my go-to place to study. It's in a nice, quiet area and contains a lot of…read moresource material that is good for research for assignments. The staff is very helpful and will never turn you down when you need assistance. The building is also nice and clean and has fast, free wifi access.

This is one of the most clean, organized, and friendly libraries I've ever been to. The staff is…read morehelpful and friendly, there are multiple computer areas for work, study, etc. Just yesterday one of the computer rooms held host to a computer lesson on word usage. I come here for tutoring and the parking lot is always clean, and even though the elevators occasionally go out, they're usually back up quickly.

I love this library, it's still my favorite Henrico County Public Library. I am writing this review…read moreby their firepit right now. This is a relaxing and quiet place to get work done and feel inspired. They have a fantastic selection of books and it's organized so thoughtfully. Whenever I come here, I adore exploring the front "hot and new" books section. It has to be my all-time favorite front section of any library I've been too. This place is huge. There is tons of seating to read or get work done at. There are also a lot of private rooms you are able to rent upstairs for meetings. It's very modern here. A few of my favorite things here right now are: - The try a new hobby bookshelf with books on crochet, knitting, gardening and more - The pie bookshelf filled with cook books on pie making - The book club bags with multiple copies of a book for your book club You gotta come here, it's really great! I've said it once before and I'll say it again, but this one's for the books.

Beautiful east end library with all of the trimmings, including computer labs, audio studio, 3D…read moreprinter and more! Thoughtfully designed and laid out with the youth and teen sections upstairs. This is the kind of environment conducive to learning!

Love it..it's a huge very nice library..TONS of dvds for kids..lots of books & magazines..the staff…read morewas nice & helpful..and my 4yr old went to the craft kids hour and made a scarecrow craft an the lady gave her a free craft kit to take home,which was nice..I'd come here more often if it was closer to my house

I like this library! Since moving about a year ago, this has become my local library. One of my…read moregoals this year was to read more and so far, so good. I love that it's super convenient, never busy, and books are easy to find. I notice that they have some good events and programs for kids and tons of computers and spaces to get work done.

As a University of Richmond alumn, I have many fond memories of Boatwright Library. It was usually…read moreopen 24 hours a day back when I was a student, and I watched many sunrises and sunsets from the second floor silent section. There are two basement levels with reference sections, the ground floor, and the second floor up the dramatic lobby staircase. In the entrance to the building is a small coffee shop called 8:15, originally named after the earliest classes offered at UR (although now classes begin at 7:30). It has Starbucks coffee products, pastries, and some other small snack items for sale. They accept cash, card, and UR dining dollars. Food and drink is allowed in most parts of the library, and you'll often see students order pizza or Jimmy Johns to the ground floor. The basement levels are typically quiet or silent study only, as are parts of the second floor. This is taken very seriously, so you should not even whisper or open a packet of chips in silent areas. If you need to collaborate with a group or use A/V equipment, study rooms are available to be scheduled at the front desk. While it is accessible to the public during the day, please do be respectful of the fact that this is one of the primary places for students to study on campus, and that they should be prioritized. It was incredibly frustrating when I wasn't able to find a seat or the library was loud and messy because of non-students using it as a hangout spot.

Quiet place to study (most of the time) and you can use the wifi by registering at the main desk if…read moreyou're not a U of R student.

I was looking for a place to do school work/study and decided to try this local library out. It's…read morenice because it's outside of downtown so not as busy and there's a parking lot which is a major plus. It's small though and there's only one area where you can sit and do work which feels up fast. However if you get there before it gets too busy then you're set. I'd come back though again.

I love my local library!!…read more ***LOCATION*** As the name suggests, this spot is located in Westover Hills. It's right on Westover Hills Blvd. near Devonshire rd. ***EXPERIENCE*** I always have a good experience here. It's an easy spot to walk or bike to. They have a good amount of bike lock space and a little parking lot behind it. The librarians who work here are very kind and helpful. It's a smaller library, but has most of the good stuff (at least in regards to what I'm trying to read). Like all libraries, you can put a book on hold or have a book sent to this library if it's not at this location. They have computers for their online catalog. They also have quite a few computers you can log into for personal use. This library is a great spot to get some work done or (surprise) read a book. I love all the natural lighting that spills into this space. ***PRICE*** It's free! It's a library. If no one has a hold on the book you're borrowing it'll automatically renew. ***BATHROOM*** There are single all gendered stalls you can use that are clean. ***CONCLUSION*** I love this library for its librarians, its space, and its books!

We've been exploring all the local libraries in the hot heat of the summer…read more Ms Jodi does an AMAZING job with toddler storytime. We look forward to it every week. It helps that she gives out hand stamps at the end too. The library is great and always has of plenty of physical copies of the most recent releases.

I used to go to librabraries all the time! But then the pandemic struck. Then when looking for…read moresomething to do we found the library again! As a history lover I find all of my books there! It's kid friendly and a calm way to spend an afternoon!

Unquestionably the best librarians at any Library in the state of Virginia, of the many I've tried…read more-and I'm not just saying that because they compliment my children on their library etiquette and enthusiasm. They are so welcoming. It's true the Ashland library is modest in size but HUGE in heart. Cutest location, too (it's on the side of an active train track in darling downtown Ashland.) All around great place to find a book. YES kid friendly

From the owner: The Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library is a part of the Pamunkey Regional Library…read moresystem, which serves both Hanover and Goochland. The mission of the PRL system is to enhance the quality of life in our communities by providing free access to information, promoting reading enjoyment, nurturing lifelong learning, and providing places for people to interact.