I've been here twice now and am so grateful for this little library! It's much smaller than I…read moreexpected, but I with so many libraries within the Cincinnati region, I'm sure you can find just about any book and get it via placing it on hold. -- So do plan ahead if you're trying to find a specific book, you may want to check out the online catalog first to track it down. The reason I first went in was to print some papers and I forget how many copies you can get for free, but you can get a good amount of not just black and white but also color! So helpful for this gal that does not own a printer. The staff has also been super friendly! To get a library card you'll have to first apply online for a temporary card and then make your way in to receive the physical copy. Again, staff is so helpful. The top level is the main (adult) section. I enjoyed the fun feature: "What your Neighbors are Reading". Downstairs there's a little fish pond and children's section. Parking lot is in the back and is again smaller, but fits for the size of the building.

Free parking is available behind the library. The rear entrance is handicap accessible. It enters…read moreinto the children's section of the library. If using that entrance for the handicap accessibility, proceed all the way forward, that is where the elevators will be to take you to the regular library. There is also a night/after hours drop slot back there. The children's section is one of the cutest ones I have seen. There is a whimsical mural that wraps around the area. Various small chairs are peppered about, as are a selection of toys. Computers are available for children to play learning games. At the far end, (if standing at the rear entrance,) is a water feature. The small pond includes Koi fish. I am not fond of the fact that this branch is on multiple floors. We usually visit multiple sections of the library. Sometimes my older children will vist one area while my younger one and I visit another. When they are only an aisle or two away, I am comfortable with this arrangement. Having them be on separate floors I am not comfortable with. On the flip side, I can understand people who are visiting the library for a quiet place to work seeing this arrangement as preferable.

I love the library! Especially the main branch. My branch is the Clifton one, but that's for…read moreanother review. The main library downtown is more than a library. It's an event venue, it's a maker's space, it's a community resource, and it's central to Cincinnati's history. My personal favorite thing is that the Main library is starting to host after hours event. There was a Booked for the Night event where we got to do behind-the-scenes tours, snack at numerous food stations, and our ticket even included drinks. I hope they continue to have more evening events. It's the biggest library in the system, of course, so it's one of the best places to wander around and find a book that you never would have known otherwise. The maker space is next level. I always love a drive-thru for when I don't feel like getting out of my car. There is always something for everyone at the library, but especially at this branch. Check it out! (Get it??)

Such a big beautiful library with many options for kids and adults to enjoy. Spacious with many…read moreseats and study areas. So glad we stumbled across this gem!

I came here today for a book on colonial style cooking (research, don't ask), and came out…read moreempty-handed with a bad attitude. The staff at the library was comprised of some of the unhappiest people on earth. Nobody was willing to help me; the most I got were directions leading to the non-fiction section. The library itself was rather large and probably stocked with a lot of great reads; just, next time, it would be nice if someone could tell me where to find them. Isn't that what a library is all about?

The Blue Ash Branch Library, known as the Sycamore Branch until 2001, is another nice library in…read morethe area. It's an old building, dating back to 1964, although they completed a renovation and expansion in 1987. It does not appear to be all that big, but when you go in you realize it is very spread out and has a lot offer. The very spacious library has a large room for children, a Teen Source section which is larger and offers more seating (including comfortable bean bag chairs) than Madeira's Teen Scene, and there are plenty of desks and chairs and computers scattered throughout, making it a great place to work or simply read. One draw back about the Blue Ash branch compared to the one in Symmes is they don't have a drive-through book drop off. And unlike a Blockbuster where you just pull up front and quickly jump out of your car to drop something through the video slot, at the Blue Ash library you have to park, walk across the small lot, and then go up a bunch of stairs or inclined plane to drop off your books or CDs or DVDs. Really, it's not that big of a deal, but it really isn't all that convenient either. The one other thing that bothers me about the Blue Ash Branch Library is that you have to get a key from the front desk to access the restrooms. Talk about inconvenient. Other than that though, the staff is friendly and nice, the building is a bit old, yet still nice, and they offer a computerized self-checkout and some great outdoor places to sit and read, making it another very good library in town.

Nice library. I went to an event here. We used conference room A. I did not take advantage of…read moreanything else in the library but noted it looks like it is laid out well. Our event went great and we had 3.5 hours in the room which I thought was generous. No one came in to rush us. There was also plenty of parking in the lot behind the library as I pulled in. I am sure that I will attend more things in the library as time moves on.

This is such a beautiful library! Greenery all around and plenty of parking spots. The library was…read morespacious and very clean! Upstairs is the children's area and there were plenty of things to play with! Lots of books too and computers. We went on a Saturday morning and it was empty so we pretty much got the whole place to ourselves!

Probably one of my favorite local library's! Very well spread out and there is a little bit of…read moresomething for everyone. Books, movies and conferences rooms can be reserved for private tutoring. I recently had to come make color copies and the staff were so helpful. Did you know everyone has $5.00 of free color copies on their card? Parking is right out front with handicap spaces if needed and large automatic doors out front. Come pay a visit!

This library has recently been renovated and greatly expanded. Now the space is beautiful, open and…read morespacious with low shelving in places giving clear site lines of large portions of the space. There are various seating options as well as meeting rooms and study areas. Highly recommend a visit!

So, I still love this library. My review pretty much still stands as it being fantastic. I can grab…read moremy books and run or wander. There are events. The people are fantastic. Super kind. It's beautiful. The organization of fiction is nuts. I will say that. But they got it together on large print and it's now not near the floor where the visually impaired probably couldn't see it very well. But now there are these stupid, hard chairs with tables next to the door instead of soft chairs. These are fine for rooms. Nooks. Other areas. Where you need quiet to do stuff. But when I'm by the door, I'm waiting on someone. I imagine parents and other people are, too. It stinks as these chairs hurt my back and hips. I can't imagine with the traffic flow they're great for studying, either. I hope they rethink this structure. It's not person friendly. And it's such a nice place.

I love this library! The Lane Public Library system itself is great but this location in Fairfield…read morehas some really cool features and is pretty large compared to its Hamilton location. So I know the library isn't responsible for these things BUT the odds are pretty high that you can exit out the back, books in hand and walk directly out onto the cute little park with water features, statues and bridges and happen upon a farmer's market or a band playing or something else going on. That's happened to me several times by accident and I sat down to read feeling like Belle in Beauty and the Beast or something (You can probably google what days things are happening at the park if you don't want to leave it up to chance). If you're there when nothing's going on fear not! Out the back door there are benches and tables with overhanging vines and classical music piped through outdoor speakers they've kindly set up. You may be thinking, What?! Have I been transported to some fancy European park?! Nope, you're in Fairfield, but pack a picnic or some coffee and you sure can pretend because I've never seen anything like that at another library and I think it's amazing. Anyways, ahem, about the library: The best part is that all their items are free and they have a good and ever expanding collection of the newest and greatest books. You can check out books, DVDs, magazines, CDs, electronic books, books on CD and probably stuff I'm not even aware of. If you need to use a computer they have a large selection too and that is off to the side so they aren't blocking the books or anything like at other libraries. The kid's section is nice and separated from the adult's collection in a different room. It's adorable, has a good selection of materials, some educational toys in the middle, a separate staff member, and some tables to do fun things like draw and read. If you can't make it inside, for whatever reason, you can order your books ahead of time, the library will notify you when they are ready for pick up, and you can either pick them up inside at the counter OR use their convenient drive-thru window. The drive-thru is perfect if you are sick, short on time, you have an addiction to books and can't trust yourself to not check out EVERY BOOK that looks amazing (there should be a bookaholics anonymous), you have wailing infants or you just really enjoy the novelty of a drive-thru window at a library. Also!!! They always have some fun and free events going on. Lots for kids and babies but also for adults too. I happened to stumble upon their Fall kid's day and they had games, a hay ride around the park, a band, apple cider and free mini pumpkins to decorate. It was so cute and all the little kids loved it. Check on the website for future events, save your cash, feel rooted in the community and enjoy the library!

Staff are very helpful. I ​had to pop in and needed to make copies. I'm not sure when They ​started…read moremaking the copier free but I was glad this is now available to people. The library is ideally situated near the highschool so you might want to take that into consideration when you plan your visit there. After school traffic is quite congested but few students came in while I was there.

This, like most libraries, I am a fan of. This one is packed back off the road in Mariemont, and…read moreis a small quaint little library. But, all the people that work there are very nice and helpful, and I've had nothing but pleasant experiences here. I don't really have anything else to say...so, I won't say anything else.

Love all who involves them selves with the children Ms Amanda and Ms Debbie are amazing!!! Always…read moreding different activities scavenger hunts, computers, and always getting different books!! Most friendly here!! Way to go team Maderia!!!

I have a lot of time on my hands lately, so if I am looking for something that is not at my normal…read morelibrary, I'll find out where it's located and go get it. This is the reason I made my way to the Madeira branch of the library. First off, this place is gorgeous. It's in the middle of a great small town. And, did I mention the place was fantastic? They have a great selection. Auto-check out machines so you don't have to wait in line. And, the people that work there are helpful and awesome. Just be careful when you're walking through the automatic doors...they open slowly and I ran into one of them the first time I tried to leave the place...it's a trap! Be careful!