This library is beautiful and has multiple levels with a parking garage attached. There is a kids…read moreroom that definitely accommodate the little ones with computers for them to use. I come to this library primarily to use the study rooms which are nice, spacious and comfortable. They have a white board inside of them as well. My favorite part of this library is the display of African American baseball artifacts on multiple levels. It shows how important, valuable and the great contribution African Americans players made to the sport of baseball. Park on the garage level.....maybe on floor 3 of the garage which had a small bridge to enter the library directly. Also, The community college shares the upper floors of this library as well which includes larger study rooms and an entire computer lab. The staff is really helpful as well. Will definitely be back time and time again

This location is conveniently located in Mill Station with garage and street parking. The…read moreCollective, featuring local and minority owned businesses is my favorite store for unique gifts and its on the first floor of the library. The plethora of play centers and a dedicated kids space offers a safe and interactive option for parents and caregivers. Checkout the event calendar for events and programming for all ages. My mom has also used their inexpensive printers as well.

Absolutely beautiful location. I love that so much of the history is preserved and cared for so…read moreintensely. If I were still in school, it would certainly be my top place to find quiet while studying.

Beautiful library with a rustic and magical feel and plenty of space for studying. I was able to…read moreget free wifi and sat down in a corridor of the bottom level. Apparently the upper levels of the library aren't open to visitors, but just sitting in the main floor was stunning.

I am biased, I love the Central location but I was in the neighborhood so I stopped by to check out…read morethis location. With that said, this branch is considerably smaller. The quiet room only has one table and 3 chairs. They have plenty of computers that are available. There are two stars. The missing stars are due to hidden rules enforced aggressively by someone who wants acknowledgement. I was approached about a phone call I took in a section of the library by myself (far from the quiet room). I don't know their schedule but be mindful, they micromanage and enforce those rules. Some staff are more on guard than the security guard.

Nice reception when I arrived here! I found the front desk personnel to be cordial, welcoming, and…read morehelpful. The staff member who assisted me was a thoughtful lady whose willingness to provide guidance really surprised me. Everyone was professional and pleasant! What a great surprise!

Was denied work by incompetent management with awful interviewing skills. This was at the main…read moreTowson branch. I live in Cockeysville and I was perfectly qualified for the job. Very very frustrating.

I don't get here often enough, but when I do I am always pleased with the customer service here…read more Every employee is friendly and helpful. And smiling. This branch is smaller than the Towson BCPL, but I like it better because it's easy to navigate and it has free parking and clean public restrooms.

I recently stopped by the Randallstown Library to update my library card, and I'm so glad I did!…read moreMs. Cindy was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. She took the time to answer my questions and made sure I knew about all the amazing resources available through the library. I was reminded that the library offers so much more than books. You can borrow audiobooks, use computers, print documents, access job resources, and get help with a variety of everyday needs. It's truly a valuable community resource. If you have children, now is a great time to visit! The library's summer reading program has a fun dinosaur theme with activities that encourage kids to read and learn throughout the summer. If it's been a while since you've visited, I definitely recommend updating your library card and exploring everything the Randallstown Library has to offer. Thank you to Ms. Cindy for providing such excellent customer service and making my visit such a positive experience!

A nice, quaint, library around the way. It is compact, but they have a lot going on…read more There's a nice computer section, friendly staff and a quiet / study area. There are study rooms available for reserve as well. Stars removed for only two restrooms. They are handicapped accessible and spacious.

I admit, I came here for the instagram photos. I didn't get exactly what I came for because you…read moreonly see a limited number of rooms in the house and you can't take photos on the first floor (to protect the artifacts) . . . but it was still a worthwhile trip! First, call ahead (there is no online system so you do actually have to call) to make sure they are giving tours and at what times (only certain days of the week, last tour usually starts at 1 PM). This mansion is another relic from the gilded age, however this one isn't completely stuck in the past and is a living, breathing arts venue. The last residents (she died in 1956 I think) had no children and left it to Johns Hopkins University with the specification it be used as an art museum. And there is a lot of interesting and attractive art, though it's mostly art by European white men. That's just what the owners collected . . . but our docent told us they are trying to diversify the collection by purchasing pieces by artists of color. The libraries are actually part of the Johns Hopkins collection and students can make appointments to come read them or use them for research. There are some nature books and some Audubon books that are so large that they require two people to move and turn the pages. There is also a reading room for students. It was previously their bedroom, which they didn't want displayed. There are some fun little quirky rich people things (if you dissociate from today's capitalistic hell). A 23K gold bathroom. The second wife who lived in the residence was obsessed with herself and had multiple paintings and busts of herself around the home. And her bathtub was surrounded by mirrors, including a mirror on the ceiling. A bowling alley that was turned into a display space for all their expensive artificacts. A lot of Tiffany glass. Antiquities. My admission was 10 dollars with a AAA discount. I think regular admission is 12 dollars.

I do recommend calling to confirm when a docent is available, but if one is, it is definitely worth…read morecoming. There is plenty of parking as it's a bit away from the main Johns Hopkins campus. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and explained a lot about each room and answered all of our questions. There are a lot of beautiful and unique objects, even though unfortunately photograph isn't allowed in the good rooms. The sheer amount of books they owned and how they present them is pretty inspiring. The Garrett's having their own performance/stage area is pretty unique, and you can even rent the space out if desired. At the end, there's a great display of their Asian art collection, and then suddenly you are back in the gift shop where you started, which has some good items. The tour was more than an hour, but it was really interesting, and all the employees were excited to answer questions, so you could see their passion. It's a great tour and worth doing if in Baltimore.

I visited this library for the first time yesterday because it is finals week at my school and I…read morehave to cram in a lot of work by next week. I arrived to the library around 12:30pm and sat upstairs at the large table near the teenage book section with my assignments and headphones to start working. As I was finding my seat, I saw a sign on the quiet study room that said no elementary or middle schoolers were allowed in. I didn't think much of it l because there were no children around. Sometime after 2pm, multiple kids (elementary and middle school age) showed up and the library turned unintentionally into an aftercare program. They were very noisy and the librarian constantly had to remind them of proper library etiquette. I was glad to see kids use the library's free resources so I give 4 stars. The library is beautiful, was clean and maintained very well but the children made it difficult to get my work done. Next time I'll visit earlier and/or go in the study room. I didn't notice until I was going back to my car that there were so many schools located right next to the library so definitely come earlier in the day to avoid the ruckus.

I'm in the quiet study area, but there is a constant beep from scanner and loud music from outside…read more Today, at least, this is not a great place to get work/studying completed in a not-so-quiet quiet room.

Libraries should be built like this. Beautiful…read morearchitecture, event rooms for community outreach, outdoor spaces, and plenty of natural light make this library very appealing! The renovation in 2011 has transformed the original library into a modern-day archaeological masterpiece! What's Inside: A friendly staff, always available to help. Kids section. Teen section. Young adult section. Large selection of DVDs. Audio book section. Plenty of public computers. Private study rooms. Howard County Historical Society Center. (2nd Floor) Vending machines and snack area. (1st Floor) Two large event rooms. Community garden. Outdoor rooftop garden. Water stations. Plenty of hand sanitizer stations. Teen game breaks and snack breaks. Self-checkout stations. Compact car parking. Reserved family parking spaces. EV charging stations. Farmers Market ( spring, summer, and fall) Public restrooms on both floors. Handicap accessible. Elevator. Monthly community events. Homework help. Wireless printing. And more!!! Visit http://hclibrary.org for more information.

Development Assitant Pros:Helping the little kids out with…read moregiving them books or beach balls and see their little smiles.Very sunny windows which light up the library with every teen geeks dream to read their latest books:)I love how this library gives back to the community and is supportive to helping others.They have wide ranges of all types of classes and library collections!:)Beautiful office Iareas/bathrooms to proactively.Marvelous Teen Instructors who guide you really well and very cooperative with communication.I love helping the kid adminstors with craft activities and help in the kiddos section.The manager seems very sweet;very welcoming. Cons:Tried to emailing for a schedule followup and haven't received my schedule.Also received a email that they weren't accepting applications for volunteers until September it felt subtitling was a little mean it was perceieved as.Also being a new volunteer you can be very nervous and with some of the team not seeming like they want new volunteers their make you feel unwelcome there.When you really don't wanna lose you're volunteering position this can be very upsetting and make someone really sad;feel unwelcome.

This is a large central library. You can't find free parking immediately around it, so you can…read moreeither search a ways or pay for the municipal garage, which adjoins the library, is quite large, and is not wildly expensive. It was a substantial facility offering a mix of reading materials and social services. I had no difficulty in locating a workspace, and wifi, charging, and air conditioning was mainly what I needed.

Awesome library. Came here with my parents alot as a kid. Very clean and well staff. Ran by good…read morepeople