They updated the building and it looks very nice…read more The location I went to didn't have my book and this one did. They put the book on hold for me. Very easy and convenient to walk in and grab my book. I didn't even need my card. I was in and out quickly.

Library's are not the typical business I would leave a review for. But since I was in here and a…read morestaff helped me out. I found it only right to leave a review. I needed help to find a book and the librarian was able to help me find it in very quick fashion. And being able to check out easy was very nice as well. The whole building is clean and well organized. They also have rooms that people can go In for quiet work to be done. And a computer room as well.

They look very nice since the update…read more They don't have the book I was looking for and they were very helping locating it for me. They also called and asked them to put the book on hold for me to guarantee it will still be there.

I come here many times now to work on one of their many tables…read more They have 2 floors and the second floor has all the tables and chairs to work or study from. The 1st floor is the children's wing plus there are comfortable sofa chairs to sit on too. The 2nd floor has computers and printers to use. I think that there is also a meeting room in the basement. I haven't checked out any books from this library but they have plenty to choose from. I'll certainly be back and maybe this time, I'll browse the book shelves. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 14/365 total reviews in 2025 - 795 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 January 2025

My branch at Fairview Park is fantastic!! I love them!!…read more Excellent collection, super service and wonderful, kind and professional staff!!

There's usually someone greeting people at the door. Everyone I've encountered has been polite and…read morehelpful.

Really clean and well taken care of library. Love there is…read moreample parking here!!! They have some tables and couches to study/read but also a "quiet" room to study and the quiet room has outlets on the floor. Definitely coming back here to study a lot in the future!

This is the Middleburg Heights branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. This is the new…read morebuilding which was built 1 year ago in June 2018. I'm not from the area but I happened to be around visiting my friend In Berea so I stopped in to work on my laptop for a little bit. The building is big from the outside but there is actually only one level (one floor) inside. They close early on Sundays so by the time I arrived (around 4:10pm), they were almost closed. I still had time to walk around for a little bit even though I was only inside for less than an hour. They close at 5pm on Sundays. BOOKS -- You will find a varied selection of books here just like any other library. There is also a teenager section. If you can't find a copy of a book here, the librarians can search the other locations for you to get the book delivered. COMPUTERS -- I noticed less than 10 computers to use at the library. STUDY ROOMS -- I counted about 6 study rooms but there might be more. The door was locked when I tried to open the door so you will probably have to get the key from the front desk. I peaked inside one of the study rooms and there is a round table inside with 4 chairs. It is a small space but it gets the job done. I don't know how the noise level will be with the kids section a few feet away but at least the study room has a door. KIDS SECTION -- It is small but they have some play area activities for your kids including comfortable sofas and chairs to sit on which is at the back by the family restroom. I don't have any kids so the face that this area is small doesn't bother me. CAFE -- There is an area as you walk in (to your right) for you to eat and drink. They have vending machines there which is nice but this is not a traditional cafe with hot food. NOISE LEVEL -- It was quiet when I arrived (Sunday afternoon - 30 June 2019) and there were only about 3 other people inside. I'm not sure how noisy it will get when the kids are around because there is no wall to block off the noise since the whole library is on one floor. You could also book a study room if you need peace and quiet. PARKING -- There is plenty of parking outside on the lot. Overall, I didn't stay here long but my first impression is that this is a very clean library with friendly staff. The size is smaller than most libraries and the noise level may be high when kids hang around in the kids section. **** - 87 total reviews in 2019 - 296 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 June 2019

I attended a program at this branch about British Royal Christmas. Not only was the program…read morefantastic, I was so impressed by the library and its staff. It is very conveniently located and easy to get to. Very manageable size to be intimate and cozy. The minute I walked in the desk attendant was asking if I needed help. Which I did! She pleasantly directed me to the place I needed to be They had a lot of current books on display, a table with literature concerning current events and opportunities. It's just a nice little library. Thanks to everyone there!

A lot of resources. Computers always available. Quiet and easy to concentrate here. Tables…read moreavailable with electric outlets. Phone chargers can be checked out. Private study rooms. USB and headphones for sale. Open every day.

The Berea branch has an awesome children's section! Lots of room to explore and toys to engage…read morewith. They also have a big fish tank. The librarians have been kind as well.

When I discovered this library years ago... I was impressed with the large volume of books/…read moremagazines and even the media room is huge ( such a variety of music , movies etc). It was quite busy with patrons. Often visited children area was great also.. the number of kids have decreased so empty now I had stopped going for a bit yesterday, the climate here has changed... not very friendly staff... in fact I can come in after a long night of work to stay awake studying for exam. I'm I aesthetically pleasing... probably not. However, I did not come for that. I notice many people of walks of life at their lowest, few teens from school and many seniors. When I do sit at table to study with my own laptop. I notice the first librarian coming around pending to look for magazine or book then another it actually became comical.not sure why?!?!. This library has been so unfriendly and judgmental that they have driven a lot patrons away. Sad. However, with recent news and activities. I can see this may heightened responses and antagonizing situations. One may get the snub from patron along with the weird sitting at table turning chair to claim her facing the clock Sir so many places to sit.. go there. I don't care.... Then to get up and come back to stand so close, ( I was waiting for the touch) just to agitate I presume... didn't give him the satisfaction. Then to come back claim " where is my..." ok this recent events really got people trueness and craziness and violent tendencies to come out. The actions of this patron yesterday does not define the library. However I do wonder about the staff as well.... The library is older and the building itself was always cool. Oh well.. change is inevitable, so I will adapt or go elsewhere

If you go into the "quiet room" upstairs expecting the people in there to be quiet, you are as…read morenaive as i was. There is usually someone clearing their throat loudly every 15-20 seconds. Let's assume that they can't help it. But there may also be someone conducting a long and loud phone call on speaker. Make sure you bring your earbuds or headphones

Absolutely beautiful spacious library with one the best children's areas around!…read more We are frequent visitors and absolutely love the division in age range books! This gives the young ones and the teens a starting point! The art packets that we get every month are always fun!

Books, CDs and Blu-Rays Oh my! When you think of a library your first thought is "Cool a place to…read moreget books!" but this library is so much more than that! The renovations they did to this locations was the best thing they could've done. It is a large location and the selection of everything is so much more than you could ask for. They have a ton of computers/printers, copiers, the DVD/Blu-Ray collection is amazing! I've never seen as many movies as I have the past several movies thanks to the library. They also offer a ton of free events of different kinds depending on your age and liking. They have a nice area in the front where they have soda machines and a nice place to study if you're a student or if you just want a quiet place to get away. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I love that you can use the website and order things and pick up at your convenience. It is always clean and organized which is always a plus for a library. It has been my favorite location I've been to in years. They have automatic doors which is great if you need help or are in a wheelchair, scooter, use a cane etc. There are lots of sitting areas also Incase you need to rest.

This is the smaller branch of the main Lakewood Library. I came here hoping to sit down to work but…read morethe vibe was quiet (only one other patron was there minus the 2 staff members and police officer) so I went to the main branch instead. This library is located east of the main library and a great option for Lakewood residents who live south of Franklin Ave or west of 117th Ave. There is only one floor for Patrons to use with tables and chairs scattered throughout. The stairs that you see inside lead up to a staff only area which I was told is used for staff offices. The elevator goes down to a basement floor which is used for storing books and other library items. There is also a security guard who stands by the entrance so you will feel safe I suppose. I remember visiting this location back in November 2017 and the staff members were super helpful in locating a book for me. Even though the library ended up not having the book (they were all checked out and there was a waitlist too - others had the book on hold), they still searched other libraries for me. I was very happy to know that staff here truly have a customer service outlook. Overall, I recommend this library for the service and ease of use (it is small enough where you can find books/videos easily). 4 stars only because the Lakewood library do not allow anyone to bring their own water bottle inside. *** This is my 82nd Yelp review overall. 36th review for 2018.

The Madison Branch has always been the bastard child of the great Lakewood Public Library. I think…read moreit serves a great function in the community and provides valuable resources for the population on the other side of town. The location near Birdtown makes it ideal. Birdtown is one of the best areas in Lakewood to hang out and have a good time and soak in the great history and mystery of Lakewood.