Ormskirk Library is definitely without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best libraries I have been…read moreto apart from the fact that it is not the biggest. Inside appears modern, clean and has freindly staff to help you find the right books. There are also modern facilities to aid your experience, such as the self loan/check-in book machines. The computers are of great quality providing brilliant ergonomics to add to your comfort. As well as this, the lighting is fine and each book category is well noticeable with big signs denoting each section. Overall, I was impressed by the pleasant atmosphere as it wasn't too warm nor did it feel crammed or awkward when browsing in between aisles. A decent library and one worth keeping note of.

I have been a librarian in two vastly different libraries--one a massive university library in the…read moresouthern US, and one a tiny home town library in the northern US. I didn't like this library ... Here's why: While they are clean and well arranged, they do not offer a whole lot. I think it's a poor use of space the way they have arranged the shelves diagonally across the floor. They could have fit many more shelves in. There's no excuse for a library to NOT have certain books, especially if they have the space. Every library should carry certain classic novels like Jane Eyre, all of Jane Austen, all of Dickens, etc. All libraries should have certain children's books like Where the Wild Things Are, Grimms' and Anderson's fairy tales, etc. In short, every individual library should seek to provide the best possible selection of reading material on any given subject. Obviously this can't be achieved in every tiny detail--but I think this library could do a lot better than it does. Work on it ... It needs it.

An excellent library. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable; they've certainly made our two kids…read morefeel very welcome on their regular visits. The kids' section has enough books in to keep them entertained all week and the special events they put on (especially at holidays) have been eagerly anticipated. Two minor grumbles Firstly, parking is a little bit of an issue (there are some disabled spaces near by but that seems to be about it); and secondly, the opening hours are rather restrictive (although they do open later on some evenings which is useful). Overall, though, Heaton library gets a big thumbs-up from us.

Great surroundings. Large space. Everything you need from a library…read more Easy access, and hours. Love the exterior.

Not to be confused with the John Rylands Library on Deansgate, this library is located on the South…read morecampus of the University of Manchester and is a great place for students to find literature for their courses without having to pay the hefty prices of buying new texts from Blackwell's. I missed my library tour in fresher's week therefore I was always completely disoriented when it came to exploring this library. I mainly stuck to blue 2 and 3 where the books on languages and linguistics are kept, occasionally branching out to green or orange and getting lost in the labyrinth of corridors before finding somewhere to sit. I tended to avoid the library in exam time as the chaotic atmosphere and queues for the computers (when you really need to look something up and half the students are on facebook...grr) are irritating and not conducive to revision. The short loan section is on the ground floor and is really useful to find texts which have all been taken out in the normal library. I learnt to photocopy and return the texts straight away as the fines are hefty and soon mount up at £1 a day. You can then reward yourself with a coffee in the little café next door to that section. My favourite memory of the library was as part of a tutorial for my course when we got to go to into a special little room tucked away in a corner. The room was complete with a lady with white gloves who showed us some of the earliest forms of European printing including Gutenberg's Bible, which I think had been brought over from the other John Rylands library. Wow! If there's anything specialist and delicate that you'd like to see then you can make an appointment at the front desk.

Blackpools biggest library. Situated right in the middle of town it's ben undergoing something of a…read morenew lease of life for a couple of years now, as people start to take advantage of its services more and more in the internet age. Theres books for all kinds, a good fiction section and a brilliant kids section, they have fun evening quizzes and murder mysteries for people to join and a book club too. The staff are wonderful, and will track down a copy of the book you want even if it means getting it sent over from other libraries, and always have a smile to share. Love visiting.

Large library in the centre of Blackpool. Books for everyone. Good reference section.Childrens…read morelibrary. Internet access.

In these days of cheap and readily available reading matter and the internet for infinite research…read morepossibilities the libraries are becoming slightly forgotten.But I think they shouldn't be forgotten and good ones like Burnley Central Library offer so much more than a good read.They have a great childrens section that offers wonderful activities through the school holidays to keep your little darlings from getting too bored.Gone are the days of the shhing librarian these are now bright and modern buildings full of up to date technology

The only other person to write a review is grossly overexaggerating probably out of some sort of…read morebias. It simply isn't as bad as they made it out to be. It's a centre used by teens, adults and most often children considering that it's located next to a primary school and baby centre. It's a small and comfortable library, with a great children's area with jigsaws, colouring activities and great books. It's obviously not going to be some huge and grand library because it's just a presumably poorly funded council library located on a main street. It fulfils exactly what it says it does. But for what it is it's a great little library. It's got pretty much all of your basic needs. The other person is just a little snob who probably doesn't even live in the area. If you like books, comfortable lighting and sofas, free WIFI and computers, very cheap printing, you'll probably like this library. Also, why are you coming to a predominantly children's library for its political books? Obviously it won't have a great selection. The rest of the genres are well fulfilled though, I've taken out quite a few books and loved them. The fiction here is great :) (the staff maybe could be a little nicer, but it's in the middle of council estates. it's kind of our thing)

A great little branch library, which is now also a designated Childrens Centre, which provides…read moreactivity sessions for toddlers/younger children. It's definitely expaned more in time, the staff are very friendly and as its part of the whole Bolton chain of libraries, you can reserve a book from any branch free of charge. Horwich library also has about 8 internet-accessible PCs, free of charge.

Yet another branch of The John Ryland's University Library. This one is slightly different to all…read morethe others though, as it isn't just books but films as well! And you can go into little booths in a small room and watch a film from their collection with your headphones in. If you are a student at the university (or probably any university as they tend to let you in) then I definitely recommend paying it a visit. The collection is average in size, but contains all the old classics that made cinema what is it today. If you're around the university then pop down and waste/spend a couple of hours watching a film you otherwise wouldn't have! If you're a film studies student, you should also use it, but you probably already know this, or have failed.