Out of all the D.C. public libraries this one is dated, but it's still worth a visit. It's two floors and on the second is a bookstore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Restrooms are kept clean and the kids section is large. read more

One of the first places I go to when arriving to a new town is the library. Just need to know that if I need something like a good book or quick access to the internet, or just a place where I can relax for an hour, I just need to know it is here/there. Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library is a great place to study and have time of peace and do what you need to do. I tried Starbucks, tried time sharing places, even tried offices, the library is the place I can accomplish the most. Staff are nice and welcoming for new people. I wish they could walk me to the shelf I needed, and not just point in general direction, the obviously want enough. But one of the library visitors was happy to help. Very quiet library. Lots of places to choose. And staff that could be little better. read more

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Libraries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

3 cheers for the Chevy Chase public library. Their hours now extend many evenings until 9 PM, the library is tidy and clean, with a wide selection of books on display. Librarians, when queried, offer great suggestions for reading levels of all ages. They have a section of the library just for teens and young adults. Multiple computers with free Internet everywhere. My experience here over many years is that the staff are courteous and forthcoming. They are not necessarily gushing, but that is not their job. And, for those of you who have never lived outside of the US, count your blessings to have such an amazing resource for free at your beck and call. Now, put down that phone, turn off the computer, and go read a good book. read more

I'm giving chevy chase neighborhood library 5 stars. They truly deserve it! I always find interesting books here for my pre-k students. This place is always clean, bookshelves well organized and they always have the books you need. The staff are very friendly and helpful. read more

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Chairs for the kids to study. I always get books here for my pre K students. - Libraries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Hey, there's a library here! Just wanted to put it on the map... you know the deal... get books for free, keep them for a pretty darn long time, renew them for a longer time, save your Politics & Prose fund for sushi instead. Have proof of your DC residency? You can get a card on the spot. Chevy Chase makes it legit, number of delinquents on the premises is minimal to none. Beautiful neighborhood, green trees everywhere, plenty of cafes and restaurants. Just don't spill your cappuccino on that book! read more

Best old school library in town. Friendly and helpful staff. If you want to do more than play on the computers all day, this is a fine library. The online databases are phenomenal. The Reading Garden Out back is great and so is the FOLio book store open on Saturdays.. read more

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Dayum, DC libraries need funding like whoa. They are using some archaic methods that most other libraries I've visited/worked in the past decade have already phased out. Stamping the book strips still? I guess I should be glad they're not using Dewey cards. Parking is a free-for-all along the residential side streets, but the stoplight's not convenient to the one with more parking. Don't walk into the school next to it by accident unless you enjoy looking like a pedo. Staff members at the small circulation counter are gruff but not rude. A small side table serves to display popular titles. Holds are by the information desk (literally, an office desk, not one of those sprawling circular library desks). Basic ID needed to sign up for a card, though they haven't quite worked password changes into the system. Pro-tip: book waiting lists are MUCH shorter at DC libraries than in the MoCo, Arlington, or Fairfax County systems. read more

I visited once to return a book with a client. Staff was very patient with me and my client's complicated request. They maintained their respect and cool. Bookshelves were organized and the library itself was very clean. read more

Service here basically sucks. None of the librarians are friendly- all are very stony, some are short and rude. However, it's a good place to study. It's not crowded or filled with homeless like some other D.C. libraries. You can find a seat any time of day and there are no loud packs of wild children roaming around. It's got a lot of DVDs and comics; ironically, a little light on books. But you can order online from any library in the city and have them sent here, so that's not really a big deal. I think most people come here for free internet. I've never tried to get a computer, but it looks like it would be frustrating to try. read more

Awesome place. Spacious, got books of all kinds and also movies. The upstairs is for the kids and adults on first floor. Once staff and clean over all. read more

Wow, never thought I'd give a negative review to a library of all places, but the Chevy Chase branch has such ill-tempered staff that I'm peeved enough to review them. I noticed that some books I'd dropped off the previous evening hadn't been taken off my account the following day, so I called to follow up to make sure I didn't accrue fines. Not only did the man who answered my call cop a major attitude to my honest question, he then informed me the taking the books out of the drop box takes a full day to process, so they wouldn't be removed from my account until the next day... when, of course, they will be overdue. This library has a great selection, but every experience I've had with the staff has left me with an incredibly sour taste in my mouth. read more

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Libraries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I like this library a bit better than the Cleveland Park branch because of it's size. If I go to a library these days it's most likely to use the internet. They have more terminals available for this. It's also quieter I think because of the size which allows people to be spread out. read more

Awful! What a disaster! This place needs to close down for renovations ASAP and hire a new staff. I don't plan to return. It was raining buckets the day I visited. I normally go to Cleveland Park but because parking is such an issue at both Cleveland Park and newly renovated Tenleytown I opted to go to Chevy Chase since I was in the area and they had a parking lot! Score! Well when I walked in I thought I had gone back into time. The place looks like it hasn't been renovated or remodeled since the late 80s. I went up the children's section to get books for a lesson that I need to model on Monday. All and I mean all of the books were old, torn, dirty, and water damaged. I felt like I needed to wash my hands after handling them. The librarians were not friendly nor helpful as I browsed the stacks. I made my way downstairs to check out and was told that my special educators card was expired. I asked how and when I could renew and the young lady helping me tried to renew it to no avail. Meanwhile customers behind me just walked up the counter as if I was not being helped. Just rude, impatient, and entitled. One woman threw me a dirty look for no good reason. The negative energy was palpable. Finally the young lady disappeared to go find someone to ask a question about the card renewal. While she was gone I noticed that the skylight was leaking onto the carpet so I put a garbage can under it. The staff didn't even notice! When the young woman finally returned a good 5-10 minutes later she was trailed by a blonde woman who was neither helpful nor accommodating. I presented my ID, the same IDs I used when I first was issued the card. She refused to renew my card stating that I needed a letter. Say what? Does she know how the school system works. Who on earth is going to write me a letter so I can get a special library card? I had an official ID card that should have been sufficient! So she tells me that "Yeah, we don't know if you are still employed there." Oh OK. Because I would actually be at the public library checking out kid's books DURING SUMMER VACATION for my own reading pleasure. Excuse the sarcasm, but it was downright ridiculous. Last time I checked the title said District of Columbia PUBLIC library. This woman was acting as if I was trying to steal the books or something. I had no outstanding books or outstanding charges yet she was treating me as if I was trying to get away with stealing their raggedy books. I hope they are planning a renovation soon because I wouldn't be surprised if that place isn't full of mold from the leaks. I plan to never return to this useless branch and hope DCPL reads this because they should be ashamed to have such a shoddy library in operation. **Update: I went to check the DCPL website information and it conflicts with what I told. Firstly, "some other official documentation" is acceptable to renew the card. That IMO would be an official picture ID. Secondly, The card was not even expired according the website. The card was good through July 31! So I promptly wrote into DCPL to find out what the issue is with the branch. I was really insulted by the way I was treated when I was simply trying to check out books on what should have been a valid card with no outstanding materials or balances. read more

since 1979 I've loved my neighborhood library I learned how to read and develop a love for literature in this library at age 4 and growing up in Chevy chase DC was beautiful experience also being shielded from the racial polarization because most of Chevy chase , Chevy chase is very affluent and diverse . The acommunity center offer great classes from karate to yoga this is my Washington, D.C. read more

A nice library for those that live on/near Connecticut Ave. NW near Chevy Chase.

Not for students or professionals. They have a children's section upstairs where adults are not allowed. That's fine. Sounds like a good idea to separate yelling children from adults. But then downstairs is loud and there is not an area where there is consistent quiet. You hear the security buzzer going off every 10 mins, people talk, cell phones go off, and just to top it off, screaming children. apparently the rules are not enforced here. Not pleased at all. read more

I arrived at this library and signed in to use the computer just like everyone does. When my time comes to use it, this middle-aged Asian lady was upset because she thought she should be the next person to use the computer-apparently her time that was allocated to her to log on had expired. She approached one of the staff at the library about the situation. This library employee turned off the computer i was using from her desk or literally "kicked" my name out. Automatically this Asian lady's name came up. I was so infuriated because not only was the manager by the name of Tracy Myers sounded so ignorant, she also had the audacity to tell me that "Sir. you had your chance to talk." I am SMH for this country because of their racial undertones which they probably think people might not recognize or detect when it occurs. Is it my fault that the Asian lady wasn't paying attention? If i was the one not paying attention, would i be given back my position-even if someone else's name comes on the screen? I don't usually come to a library to use a computer because i have 3 computers, but i just had to check up on something really quick. I already told the manager that i am going to the department of state library to furthercomplain about this unfair act. read more

I'm happy with the staff. Sure, they'd rather you check yourself out, BUT when you do check out at the desk they are pleasant. I've had a few things to ask/communicate over the last month and they provided pleasant service along with good recommendations. read more