This is the second time I had gone to this library in Ocala. This time I went and payed close…read moreattention to everything and really enjoyed my visit thoroughly.I will be going back more often. Everyone was delightful and the atmosphere was pleasant leaving you with a very positive vibe. There were people of all ages doing their thing from toddlers with their parents enjoying the children's room. Some going into the meeting room for a conference and there was a room where they sold books for a a dollar or two or even less! There was a table with little baby plants to take one for free. There is a computer room, and private rooms that I think you can call and reserve and sit in complete quite. There is a genealogy room, a room for young adults and so much more. They have a monthly calendar with activities and events. You can take out 100 books at a time and keep them for 3 weeks. If you want to keep something longer and it is not needed by someone else you can sometimes keep it longer just call or request it online. You can also go online and request books from other libraries and they will see what they can do to try and find a book for you. They have a seed program to help you grow plants indoors if you need. They have a blood pressure monitor program that you can ask about too. This library and its programs care about the community and you. If you need a motorized scooter these they have a few for you to use while there. Marion County library is a wonderful library and makes you feel at home you should visit them soon. Amenities: 1)Computer room with printers 2)Fax 3)WiFi 4)Meeting Room 5)Study Rooms 6)Notary- Call Ahead *** 7)Microform readers 8)Proctoring -Call Ahead 9)Mobile/Wireless printing 10)B/W Photocopiers 11)B/W Printers Phone: (352)671-8551 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible ***

Belinda (Balinda?) was the MOST helpful providing important library card renewal info which will…read morehelp me stay on top of maintaining my library card annually. I was away from Ocala on a cabin trip and was able to reestablish my Libby account over the phone. I had no signal this whole trip so I was nervous calling. Belinda saved my trip! Highly recommend! Amazing, helpful people work here

Home away from home when I visit Dad.I have never met anyone ever rude to me. I have always been…read moretreated like Gold by the staff. In fact they often go out of their way to fawn all over me. All Libraries only allow residents to have a card and you need proof of residency. This has been policy since libraries have started and in all cities. Nothing new here.I use my Dad's card. Librarians are far from lowly they are among the most educated folks out there.

This is a fine community library. I suspect that person who looks down on librarians has no idea…read moreof what it takes to become a librarian. The ones I have dealt with are courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I have to wonder if the people who look down on librarians aren't maybe the ones who white-out words in library books and replace the writing with what they think is better. With no respect for library property and none whatsoever for authors. If you think can do better, write a book yourself. In the meantime, leave someone else's books alone.

I have a grandson going to the school. This is not ok going to cause an accident. Plenty of places…read moreto park come on common sense people.

This school is terrible at communication and only settle on making horrible decisions for the…read morestudents who go there. They tell you one thing and then do another.

I have been itching to get some fiction to read since I recently got back into reading for fun. All…read morethe long and treacherous years of schooling ruined reading for me. Information regarding pricing or what was in stock was impossible to find so I had to go and check it out first hand. I was greeted upon immediately walking in. This place is way bigger than I thought it would be. I started browsing the book shelves that were in front and worked my way back towards the store. I only looked through the fiction section but noticed a huge selection of other genres like Sci Fi and Adult Romance. There was also a children's section in the back. Walking towards the front of the store, there were shelves with DVDs as well. In the middle of the store, there's a little lounge section with comfortable chairs and tables to read at. I was carrying several books so I decided to grab a shopping basket. They have the cool ones that have wheels and suitcase like handles. I finally made my way to the register and chatted with the employee. She asked if I found everything i was looking for, to which I did not. She offered to look up titles I wanted and even though they did not have any in the store, she offered to put my information in the system if those books do show up. I purchased 6 books and paid almost $20. Not horrible but I thought for sure it would be cheaper. They have a buy back program, where you receive store credits but I forgot to inquire about the details. Of course I will be back!

This store proudly sells AI generated art that isn't labeled or described as AI generated. Would…read morenot be surprised if some of the books were also AI generated. Very disappointed as someone who also runs a small business in Ocala.

I really appreciate the idea behind the Friends of the Library in Belleview--offering discounted…read morebooks is a wonderful resource for the community. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location at this time due to its extremely limited availability. Being open only one day a week from 10 AM to 2 PM makes it very difficult for many people, especially those of us who work retail or have weekend schedules, to ever visit. It ends up feeling more like a missed opportunity than a true community resource. I understand this is a volunteer-based program, and I respect the effort that goes into it. However, expanding the hours--even slightly, such as offering more days or extending to a full-day schedule--would make a huge difference in accessibility. I hope to see this location grow and become more available in the future, because the concept itself is truly valuable.

I go every few months to this beautiful little place with a great selection of books of all…read moretypes...The prices are terrific...Most are priced $1 to $3...

Since my restaurant was located in downtown, I did walk by here on my way to the restaurant…read more Parking can get a bit difficult during the weekend nights, and I did have to drive around twice to find a spot. I was able to find one near the garage.It looked to be free parking, so that's always good. I did not know whether the garage cost extra, but I did see some parking areas that had a cost. I saw the main square with the gazebo, and looks like there were people hanging over there. There are lots of horse statues with artwork painted, and signs displaying the descriptions. And since they were artwork, there was definitely no mounting on the sculpture allowed! There are many nice restaurants, including Brick City Southern Kitchen and Harrys Seafood. There is also a theater, but I didn't go inside. Downtown Ocala looks to be pretty safe and welcoming. I should visit again during the day time and see if there are farmers markets as well. But definitely I will come back for the great restaurants over there. I just wish parking was easier. Overall: B

This is a must if you have 30 min to spare. Cute little downtown, very small, displaying equestrian…read morehistory of the area and giving homage to the biodiversity of the area. We loved it.