Walking into this library is so refreshing. It's bright, clean & no odor. It's also quiet with a…read morelow background sound of patrons chitchatting about books. The employees are welcoming and knowledgeable. The lady who had helped me sign up for a library card shared with me all the benefits that come along with it. There are clean restrooms by the entrance before entering the final doors into the library. It's quite updated inside with tables, high chairs, and study desks for people who enjoy more privacy. Overall, lovely local library

I love my local library! It's located in a quiet area of Des Moines with a parking lot that always…read morehas plenty of parking. I first started coming here at the height of the pandemic. During that time, you could place your books on hold and schedule a pick up time. My favorite part was that I could add a 'surprise bag' of books for my toddler, and they would set aside 10 awesome selections. Such a time saver! Granted, it's not the biggest branch, but I can always have any book sent here and held for pick up if I don't mind waiting. Overall, an awesome library!

Briefly came by just to sit and wait for a dinner reservation, but it's such a nice library! It…read morereminds me a lot of the libraries at our elementary schools because the shelves are so low. The staff was very friendly and there are a couple nice sized conference rooms if you need to book meetings/gatherings here. Generally pretty quiet, right next to maybe an elementary school haha.

Adventuring to the Edmonds Library today, Saturday 16 November 2024, I was on the lookout for a…read moremovie to add to my watchlist and a book to read. I have looked through the shelves at my local libraries in the King County Library System a number of times, so coming here I was interested to see if I could find something different. As I do not have a Sno-Isle library card I could not check anything out, however I could look and sit and read in library. I utilized street parking for my visit, though there is a parking lot shared with the Anderson Center to the east of the main entrance. Shelving in the library was short stacks with items low/close to the ground. Books were broken into youth and adult sections. There were computer work stations as well as a larger classroom-like work space and a few small study rooms. In the movies section I spotted a 2019 PBS documentary on weasels, a good one as my family and I had a family of long tailed weasels (mustela frenata) in the vicinity of our house a few times over the past years, they are a native species in the area. Perhaps most varied from the libraries I frequent in terms of what I looked over today was the biography section (adult books section). Limiting myself to one that captured my attention, I selected a 2017 book "Being Elvis: A Lonely Life" by Ray Connolly. I had not seen that one before on the shelves in my library system. I put both the movie and book on hold. Exploring the in library sitting/reading options, I found a big comfy/soft chair with a movable table by a recycling area. It was nice that the table beside the table was small and could be moved to make using it more comfortable. Lighting throughout the library was a bit variable, might have been in part due to the tall ceilings.

The Fremont branch of the Seattle Public Library has that old library smell and feel to it. It is…read morelocated in an older building on N 35th, just off Fremont Ave. This library is in a two story building, but it looks like the library is on the top floor only. The selection here is sparse compared to the massive Central Library. It is smaller than the one in Ballard as well. Though the selection is small, you can request library items be sent to this library for pickup. There are a handful of computers to use if you need to look up something. There are a few tables on the right hand side as well as a row of chairs in the center of library for perusing books or using the free wi-fi. The hours at this library are limited. It doesn't open earlier than 11 am on any day and can open as late as 1 pm. As for the vibe, it is incredibly quiet. So much so that I feel like I have to keep quiet at all times. This has more to do with the smallness of the library since noises are more heightened. I like this library because it is in a great location in the center of the universe. Though if you are trying to find reading material, the Central Library downtown is a much better option. However, this would seem to be a good study space if you are looking for a place that is very quiet.

I love the library system and the design of cute neighborhood libraries (like this one)…read more This particular branch is super tiny, however, so there are very few computers to use (about three 90-minute and two 15-minute) and the in-house collection is quite small. The one good thing is that it's in a rather central location (when it comes to Fremont), so it's convenient as a place to pick up holds and drop off returns. I would pick up materials there if this was my closest-to-home (or work) branch, but I would not hang out or wait for a computer unless I absolutely had to.

The Douglass-Truth library is named after Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth and is such a nice…read morepart of the community. I really like the architecture here, the librarians are really nice. It's also spacious, and the library is open and clean. Definitely worth visiting.

This area needs a library location. It provides a hub to avid readers, to community contributors,…read moreand people looking for a place to better their mind and use the internet. When the entire block had its power out, the library was still up and running. The staff are friendly. If you need a book that is not there, just use the online catalog to request a hold to this branch. The only downside is that there are very few closed spaces for group study or calls where you need to speak and disturb the quiet. It looks small on the outside but is way bigger inside.

We absolutely love our neighborhood library branch. Yes, it's a smaller location, but the people…read morewho work there are truly wonderful- welcoming, helpful, and always excited to connect with kids and families. They do such a great job rotating fun activities and displays for children, so there's always something new to explore. One of our favorite parts is their amazing collection of stuffed animals, including their beloved big dog. It's such a charming touch and makes the space feel extra cozy and kid-friendly. We visit lots of libraries around town, but we always come back to this one with genuine joy. There's just something special about it. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the neighborhood!

The Seattle Public Library - Montlake Branch is truly a neighborhood library. Though its small in…read moresize and the collection isn't extensive, I love that there's a branch for the Montlake area. I visit the Montlake branch for a monthly board committee that I serve on, otherwise I would've never known about this location. But I'm glad to know this library is convenient for those in the neighborhood, as it's easy to get to, with friendly staff. Coming from Bellevue through public transit, the library is next to bus stops and is walking distance, which I find is very important for the placement of libraries. I think it should be accessible for those using public transit, and it indeed is. As mentioned before the space is on the smaller end, especially when compared to other Seattle libraries. But it has all the same services, like using a free community/conference room. There is a parking garage on the lower level of this library; however, the parking lots are tiny! But street parking is easy to find around here.

Wow was this a surprise or what? I used to live in Federal Way and my parents used to drop me at…read morethis library while my mom practiced driving. I did not recognize the library at all after 17 years. If it had not been for the road leading in, the library would've been completely unrecognizable. The entrance has wood plating and very modernized lighting. The inside looked more like a study lounge in a college than a college. The library is still modest in size but was very new and had a lot of natural lights from the windows. There was a computer lounge as well as many study rooms and one meeting room. I have to admit, I almost miss my old library but I can't deny how attractive the new designs were. They have a check yourself-out-station, which was pretty neat as you don't have to wait in line during busy hours. While not extravagant, this will always have a special place in my heart.

This library is really loud so many kids running around everywhere Parents do not pay attention to…read morethem I love this library but I cannot read when it's too loud if you like to read in a noisy area this is a beautiful library for you to come bring your kids they have free food

We were walking in the neighborhood and stumbled upon this gem of a building and library. Upon…read moreentering, you can tell the building is old and they have maintained the character while also modernizing. The super tall ceilings made it for me and the organization was great. they do a good job of containing the sound with high glass walls that block it, but keep the open feel. When you walk in is the checkout desk and the children's area is to the right. They had a decent selection and some small tables and chairs for the kids. Unfortunately when we were there, the computers and website were all down due to a hack. We spent about 30 minutes here and had a great time perusing the books and settling down with a few. They made multiple announcements of their closing giving people fair warning to pack it up and we finally left when they closed.

Wow, when you can find the TRUMP books at the West Seattle Library you know you've scored! Let's…read moreface it those book burning ultra left wackos would be having a marshmallow roast with a bon fire of Trump books. Outside of having the Donnie books available for your pleasure I'm sure some other diamonds in the rough are available to the readers and myself. Thanks for not removing books of value for the general reading category section of this wonderful West Seattle institution.

I can't say enough about the staff here at this location. My friend and I came here and the 2 study…read moretables were occupied so one of the employees moved the computers to make room for us. He also came by around 2:30 to let us know that we might want to move because after school kids were about to come storming in. The reason for the minus one star is for the lack of tables. There are only 2 small 4 seater circular tables but otherwise, this place is great! Clean area, lots of parking, and clean bathrooms!

This is a very small KCLS library, but ample parking in their parking lot. The staff is very…read morefriendly and inviting, which is what makes a neighborhood library work well. I've only ever reserved books for pick up, but every book I've wanted has not been readily available at this location. They have other resources at this library and some computers for personal use. Clean and organized indoors.