I love this little library in my neighborhood. Very convenient, quiet, and calm!! The librarians…read moreand volunteers here are super sweet and helpful. Sign up for a library card if you enjoy audiobooks, or e-reading as well-- our library participates in "Libby" giving free renting access to SO MANY Ebooks and audio books!! So much better than Spotify or Audible for audiobooks, because it's free and essentially unlimited-- almost every audiobook I have wanted to read has been available!!

I went to sign up for my library card today, and the librarian who helped me could not have been…read moremore friendly. She answered my questions and explained the library had expanded far beyond media; now you can check out park passes, museum passes, and event passes. The library has a YA section, children's section, computers with internet to use, DVDs, CDs, etc. It was a clean and inviting space. Can't wait to start using my card!

The library itself seemed fine, we did not utilize it as much as we are not local, just here for a…read morefew months while my husband is on a contract for Work. My issue here was with the baby/toddler story time. In the state we were before, the libraries we visited, had realistic expectations of BABIES during baby/toddler story time. They were allowed to get up and move around, crawl, but here at this library, they are expected to be little robots and sit in place and not be loud. On our last visit, my heart absolutely broke for a little boy who was a little older (but still younger than 5). He was there with his mom and younger siblings and after the lady leading baby story time finished the book she was reading, she called this little boy out in front of EVERYONE and told him he needed to be quiet while she was reading so the other babies could listen. Mind you, I was sitting 5 feet away from him, and didn't even realize that he was making any noise while she was reading. I even asked my husband who was right there with me afterwards and he said he didn't notice him at all either. This little boy looked like he was going to cry after that and completely shut down, not able to enjoy the rest of the activities. He wasn't even disruptive and the lady leading storytime made it seem like the babies she was reading to were inconvenienced by him. With that being said, maybe books that are age-appropriate for babies and toddlers should be read instead of short stories which are too long for their attention span. This was not the first incident where it seemed very unrealistic for children of this age being told to be quiet or sit still, but this was the final straw, and we will not return to this baby story time because of it.

The library is currently using all safe practices to keep everyone safe during Covid. They have…read moresanitizer at the door and are limiting the amount of people that can go in. I've been here every week since March and feel safe getting books for my daughter!

Went here to read in a quiet place, which I would have assumed a library to be…read more The library shares a building with a town hall, and there isn't even a door separating the library from the town hall's entrance, where a large crowd of people were congregated talking loudly. Sound in the library itself, in the very farthest corner, was very loud. When that crowd finally moved elsewhere, the librarians themselves sat and engaged in a loud conversation at the circulation desk. It was impossible to concentrate on my reading. If even a library can't be a quiet place to concentrate on a book, what's left?

It's interesting...this library is located exactly where I went to school over 30 years…read moreago(Northwest corner of Dinkle Road and 344). Today, stands a nice, modest little library, complete with books of all genres for all ages, especially those reflecting the culture and color of New Mexico. They have plenty of movies you can check out too. This great little library is definitely worth your time. If you're in or near Edgewood, you owe it to yourself to check out this wonderful library.

Has a nice play area. My son is 18 months and all he wanted to do was grab books off the shelves…read moreand run around but they do have a nice play area if your kiddo is clam.

The librarians here are pretty rude, the two older ones and the one with the green hair. They never…read morewant to help and are always so cold and not inviting

This is a great library. I especially liked the kids area which has tons of books and fun toys for…read morekids to play with.

I love all of the Abq library locations. The Juan Tabo library has really great programs throughout…read morethe week for adults (and children). My roommate and I attended the zentangle group. It was neat to learn about zentangle and learn new designs while spending time with other adults. We also went to seashell poetry. I didn't initially understand the concept, but towards the end, greatly enjoyed this activity and will do it again

I just want to say thank you very, VERY much to the folks at the Montgomery Park branch (Erna…read moreFergusson) of the Albuquerque Public Library! I was in Albuquerque earlier this month and needed to check my email, as I'd been out of internet range for the past week. I stopped in the library and inquired about the procedures for using the public computers. All the staff were extremely friendly; they were very hospitable and explained that anyone who carried an Albuquerque public library card could use the PCs at no charge, and the application for a library card was quick and easy. Within minutes, they had processed my application and I had a library card in hand! I was able to log on to a PC and go through all my emails (both for work and home) within an hour. It was such a relief to reconnect to the outside world while I had some free time, and take care of a few projects that needed to be done before I returned home. The librarians were very conscientious and reminded me that, since I was using a public computer, they did not recommend I access any extremely private information (such as a bank account). I appreciated their thoughtfulness in helping me protect my identity. The library itself is an extremely welcoming space, with a glass front entryway and wide areas for bookshelves and reading tables. Its location is perfect for a neighborhood library: just off a main street, a block from a lovely park, and next to a senior activity center. I have always loved libraries, and this experience is just one of many pleasant hours I've spent within their walls. Thank you, Erna Fergusson Public Library, for your hospitality and your wonderful environment!

I only recently discovered this gem, but it's instantly become one of my local go-to spots…read more - It's a good sized library with plenty of tables and computers, which is especially good for social distancing. - They have a diverse selection of adult and children's books and media (DVDs and audiobooks). I like the little anime and manga corner in the kid's section. They also have convenient book returns outside and in the entrance way for quicker drop offs. - They hold weekly and monthly events, such as story time and yoga. - Clean bathrooms and hand sanitizer are available. - The staff are friendly and helpful. - And it's located next to a park with a beautiful view of the mountains, so if you're anything like me, it's a perfect combo for reading outside. Happy reading!

This quiet clapboard home pays tribute to a fine American - Ernie Pyle. His quiet efficient spirit…read moredominates this place. Super, intelligent librarians, a limited supply of books, but just a perfect stopover if you are on Girard, SE near Gibson. I dare you to stump one of the librarians with any question about the Albuquerque Library System.

This is one of my favorite libraries in town. Not the biggest, but certainly one that has character…read moreand a great story. I do enjoy the staff pics.

I really love this library location! I attended a toddler reading session today (Monday). The…read moreseparate playroom is really nice & the kids area itself has a lot of books that are great. I felt safe while in the kids area - noting that since it's DT. Parking was a breeze- I found a spot around the corner with $1/hour rate. I'd attend this every week if baby sessions were available on weekends! But for those that parents that happen to be available on weekdays, this seems like a gem.

I have been to public libraries in 5 other large cities in the US west. This is easily the worse…read more It started with the 8 or 10 men hanging around on the street near by. Then the three men hanging around the entrance. I was parked in a lot that required payment. I tried to pay but failed. Inside, a lady was extremely helpful with me looking at old copies of the Albuquerque Journal. When I returned to the Parking, I had a ticket. I immediately called the out of state phone number telling them the text system didn't work and I offered to pay the $6. Very quickly she told me to call Disputes and hung up. So I went back to talk to the people at the Main Desk about how confusing the parking was for a first time visitor. Zero customer service, helpfulness or give a darn. Only in a library, could you treat customers like this and remain in business!!!!!

It is clean and spacious, with about a dozen computers. I'm guessing that it is nice for kids…read more Not many of the books I've been looking for were available. The branch on San Mateo May be better for adults.

So I recently found out about an app called Libby that lets you rent books via the app and delivers…read morethem to your kindle to read. You can also rent audiobooks. In order to use the app you need to have a library card. Since I'm an avid kindle reader/Audible user I was super excited about this and wanted to start using it right away! I headed to the library and signed up for a card which was extremely fast and easy. Not only were the staff members that helped me very friendly and welcoming, but they were super knowledgeable about Libby and other similar apps. They gave me info on how to sign up and start using the app and gave me a digital media guide with detailed instructions on using the app. It was so helpful! I was only inside the library for less than 20 minutes but it seemed clean and spacious. Definitely looked like a nice spot to study or just relax and read.

In almost very city a trip to the local library is a must!…read more With its charming exterior, Santa Fe Public Library is a welcome sight when walking around historic Santa Fe. The interior is clean and well lit, and new book titles easy to find. We came in from the cold to warm up and to look at all the community flyers. Bathrooms are located on the ground and second floors, which also has some historic information. I wish we could've spent longer in here but metered parking only covered us for two hours!

Friendly staff made us feel comfortable browsing the shelves and rooms in their library. Looked at…read moretheir selections in their Friends of the Library bookstore. Picked up a card at the circulation desk with information to download another library app: The Palace Project. Our library is not part of it, but there are still books to borrow. Maybe YOUR library is on it, and you'll have full access to all their books! We do have Libby & Hoopla, and they had cards with information on how to download and use both of those library apps.