The photos I took do not cover how incredible this five story library truly was. Set on the NC…read moreState University campus, this is a hidden gem for book lovers and those who love Swedish design. It is massive and as soon as I walked in I felt right at home. I stumbled on this while looking for things to do in the area while attending a book signing. Being a book lover and author, this was an obvious choice. My friend and I explored the first two floors (we were pressed for time) and were in awe. I wish Charleston had something like this because I would be here every single day working on my next manuscript. There were several rooms, desks, and seating areas for readers and students alike to choose from. The large windows allow for plenty of natural light that offsets the bright interior lights. They have a wide collection of titles and studies! Highly recommend that you check it out. Just remember to be quiet and respectful as students may be present working on their projects.

My teenage son studied here for his final exams. He appreciated the later closing hours compared to…read moreour local library. I appreciated the safe location and the kind staff. On the other hand, my son complained about the slow public wi-fi, which is a pretty big negative when you're studying using your laptop. He said it took 10 minutes just to get connected to the wi-fi. But for that, this seems like a nice spot to study if you've got a personal hotspot (or access otherwise to faster Internet). Hopefully, there is faster wi-fi for NC State students.

It's nice to past a couple hours of time if you're already nearby but if you're looking to actually…read moreget work done I would reconsider. Though it is very quiet there is limited seating and the seating available is not comfortable/not accommodating for studying/working purposes. There is not much table room and I'm someone who likes to have my drinks and papers laid out with my laptop. The parking situation isn't the best due to it being in Village District but overall to be expected

Clean, modern, lots of seating, lots of books, lots of space. This is a lovely library and way…read morebetter than any "regional" library I've seen. This could easily rival many main branches of most libraries. I was here for a bit to get out of the hotel room and do a bit of exploring. On the second floor are several tables with power to the surface. Comfortable seating. And a wifi network that worked really well. Big areas with stacks of books and a large parking lot. It is all you need and I am a fan. [Review 11629 overall, 1410 of 2019.]

I love this library! Ever since they reopened last year it has become my library of choice. It…read moreisn't the largest library in Raleigh by any means, but it still has everything you need! I really love the drive-thru book drop off. I usually swing by before I bring my son to school and it's very convenient that we all don't have to get out of the car to return the books. I also love the self checkout stations inside the library. They are pretty magical, especially if you are checking out a ton of books. The children's section is great! It's set up in a way that is very clear and easy to follow depending on what age group you are looking for. I loved the candy land inspired interactive game they had setup in December. My son had so much fun checking it out. I especially loved that it was open if the library was open, you didn't have to go in at a specific time. I also love their Lucky Day section at the front of the library. You might get lucky and score a book that would otherwise have a super long waitlist. Such a neat concept! In general Wake County's online library system is awesome. It's so easy to reserve books and e-books as well. At North to pick up your books just head straight in towards the back by the main checkout desk. You can easily find what you need in alphabetical order there. I used the word love a lot of times in this review, but I really do truly love our Wake County library system. It's the best!!

This library had a remodel at the beginning of the year. They did a great job updating the…read moreelectronics and making the checkout process way more user friendly. It is always really quiet and there are always really nice workers. However, I have noticed a few times when I've gone there that the restrooms aren't that clean. Overall, the experience is really awesome though.

I came to visit for the first time and went to baby story time and it was great! The staff and…read moreother families were very nice and welcoming. The area for story time is large. After story time I browsed the books and found lots of great options! I needed help with my library card and the staff was great. Will be coming again!

As a mom of busy teens, Cary Regional Library has become one of my family's favorite places to…read morestudy, read, and work. Both the kids and I enjoy using the tables and couches in the large, well-lit study areas upstairs. You can grab a table by a window (natural light all day!). And there's a great quiet room upstairs for those who really need to lock in and focus. When you have a long study session, you can take a quick break and get some fresh air at the Downtown Cary Park which is right next door. There is a parking deck where parking is free, but the deck gets busy on some weekends and evenings. I've seen drivers round the corners in that deck going a little too fast. If you have small children, I recommend parking mid‑row--far from the ends where cars sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere.

Decorated for Christmas and included live music in the rotunda!…read more Impressive building and well worth a visit. Amazing architecture. Symbols of our state and our country including the portrait of George Washington are impressive.

Was in Raleigh for work and went walking around and saw the State House. Had no clue Raleigh was…read morethe capital more knew anything about it really. As I walked by snagging some pictures I saw an inviting sign so decided to walk in. Free to the public and did the self-guided tour. It was such a nice detour and so glad I did. The old Library inside, rotunda, and old Senate chambers were especially cool to see. I tried imagine of what it was like in those halls in the mid-1800's. I would recommend stopping in and check it out.

I always find a good book to read! I love to read Clive…read moreCussler, Michael Connely - Harry Bosch and others David Bladacci

With a little bit of time to kill and I'm technically supposed to be at work, I stopped at the…read morelibrary and powered up my laptop for a bit. Comfortable table with a power outlet nearby and it was of course, nice and quiet. It's not a very large library but they do have a more than decent selection. From where I was sitting, the fiction section contains quite a few recently published books. Good size for non-fiction and there were several libraries feverishly reshelving books. Clearly an active library. [Review 12455 overall, 2243 of 2019.]

"Express" meaning that it a smaller branch of the library system, but they still have computers and…read morewifi and a reasonable selection of fiction and non-fiction. The space seems to be more dedicated to folks who might not have a home computer as there are quite a few workstations set up and not as many tables for self-study. There is only metered street parking available. [Review 12491 overall, 2281 of 2019.]

I think this is a hidden gem, at least for those of us who work downtown. I got tired of having to…read morenavigate the mess of traffic and parking at Cameron Village to pick up books I requested online. I became aware of this express library and immediately made the switch as I didn't even have to get in the car. I've worked downtown since I moved here in 2010, and I can say the ladies who work here have always been the most helpful and friendly each time I've gone in. Right now, you can book a time to browse their selection. Mind you, it's not huge but it's decent for the space they're in. I've always just ordered from the online catalog and picked my books up there.

This is not really a public attraction, although it is pointed out on some tourist signs in the…read morearea. It's kind of a beautiful 1960's-ish building from the outside, and apparently from the inside. If you leer through the windows and walk past apparently a uniformed police officer will come out and ask what you're looking for. But he's a nice guy and you can chit chat about what actually is in this building? He says mostly offices, and some public geneology references on the first floor. And there's stuff to see nearby and oh where are you from? I'm from there too! So overall very nice, just, I guess, nothing to see. (but it only makes me more curious about the ancient décor and furniture inside!)

This is really two libraries in one. On the first floor, there is the Information Center. This is a…read morereference library. It is also both a state and federal government docs repository. Some of the reference collection is open stack and available for browsing, but the bulk of the collection has to be requested via call slips. The second part is upstairs in the mezzanine. This is the Genealogical Research Center. This is the largest genealogical library in the state and has a wealth of material not just on North Carolina, but for most of the eastern states, as well. particularly for Maryland and further south. The bulk of the collection consists of published materials, books and periodicals, and some microfilm. There are some vertical files, but most manuscripts and all original North Carolina public records are held by the State Archives (a separate institution). The staff here is very knowledgeable and helpful, and they always seem glad to answer any questions. The library was just renovated this summer, so the space is very nice.

Green Road Community Library is a small and very open library. Because it is a community library…read moreand not a regional library, it doesn't have as many spaces for studying/working and there are no public conference rooms to rent, quiet rooms, or semi-private study spaces. Many desks are very close to each other so it may be challenging if you need to work on something confidential (would be ok if you have a privacy screen, I guess). I tried working here for a short period and had to seek out a different location. It was hard to find an open space at a table because there is limited seating, so I ended up sitting with my laptop literally on my lap in an adult chair in the children's area -- there were no children there fortunately. Nice place to get free WiFi and a cool space to sit and read if you are a local and don't have other options.

This library is awesome! So kid friendly. My daughter and I came here for the first time today for…read more'storytime stay and play'. "Storytime Stay and Play is a fun, interactive, and energy-filled storytime experience. Join us for a short storytime followed by creative activity stations featuring playdough, building materials, crafts & more! Designed for ages 3-5, but all young children are welcome!" The librarian was very energetic and engaging during story time singing songs and interacting with and answering kids' questions. They've got so many things around the library for young children to play with: a magnetic wall with different animal and letter magnets, mega blok wall, love the alphabet on stars across the carpet, and activity cubes, and magnet activity provided in the kids area. There are adorable kid friendly rugs in the kids section too (Pete the cat, alphabet/words, and Gerald and piggie). They even have a little step stool for kids to check out their own books in the children's section. They've really thought of everything. This library shares a parking lot with the park so the kids can play at the playground before or after the library! It's a smaller library but you can really see the effort put in with all the little details in the way they decorate and label the different sections of the library.

It's National Library Week so I figured I'd check out a new to me library. I will say in general…read morethe Wake County libraries are so awesome. Richard B Harrison Library is no different. It's directly off of New Bern Ave and easy to drive right by it without even realizing it's there. This is the smallest library I have been to in Wake County, but it is still has everything you might neat. They have beautifully curated displayed towards the front and then the standard racks after that. They have quite a few computers and a printer if you need to utilize it. The children's second was also quite cute. They have a nice little seating area there and plenty of fun books on display. I love that Wake County in general has the Lucky Day section. It's a small section where you can get new release books and skip the month's long waitlist. I was able to score the new Emily Henry book that just got released yesterday. It truly was my lucky day! The librarians were both very friendly and parking was easy as well.