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.]

Of course there is no such thing as a BAD library, but I find the Smithfield Library particularly…read morepleasant. In addition to the books, its decor is attractive and its atmosphere cheerful and welcoming. Works by local artisans is prominently displayed, and the interior is well lit - my husband, who is visually, had no trouble navigating. In fact, if you're disabled and use a wheelchair, you'll find it delightfully accessible and very easy to navigate. The aisles are wide and there's an elevator to the upper floors. The selection of books is OUTSTANDING. Every genre is welI stocked, and I really, really appreciated the great selection of fantasy/sci-fi books. I'm an older reader who well remembers the era when public libraries paid little attention to this type of lit and reading fans had to buy their own books. ALL types of fiction are generously stocked, the biography section is outstanding and I found so many great books on sewing and crafts that were so informative I ordered my own copies of some of them. There's ample seating if you want to spend time reading onsite, and the staff is very welcoming and helpful. This library is a local reader's delight.

Best library in all of Johnston County, great events for children, teens and adults, great…read moreselection of books, dvds, audiobooks and even puzzles. The staff are wonderful, helpful and friendly people. They offer a variety of printing services, court and tax documents. They offer quiet spaces as well as a large multi-purpose meeting room, easily reservable. A great library in Johnston County!

Wonderful Staff! Story time at SouthEast Regional helped my daughter socialize coming out of the…read morepandemic and seems to increase with kids any time we go! Clean and quiet as well!

I didn't know this library even existed until early 2022. And even then I figured it was going to…read morebe small and dumpy because it is in Knightdale...so not the case! It's clean, good sized, and has a great selection of books. I always enjoy the various sections they have with new books, staff selections, and more based on different topics/interests. There's a meeting room in the back right corner which, I assume, you can rent out. If you're needing to use a computer, there were 10 or so set up at a station towards the back. The only thing I wish they had (and perhaps I'm just not seeing it) is self check out for your books.

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 have been here multiple times for baby story time and we love it. We attend baby story time at…read morelibraries across wake county but this one is our favorite. They provide a fun, safe, welcoming environment for every baby and their parent. The content is similar across wake county story times but the delivery by the librarians at this location is more genuine and kind in their interactions. We look forward to coming here every week!

We visited this library at the end of October for their "boo books" driveby Halloween festivity…read more My kids dressed up and we walked into the library entrance where they had a setup for contact less treat bags. While we were there, I noticed that the doors had a table in front of them with a sign that said employee only. They had all books set up for pickup on a shelf in the entryway labeled with names. We signed up for a kids craft basket raffle and I got an email that my middle child won! Today we popped back in to pick it up and the employees were so friendly and warming that it made my son feel so good. The library is kinda hidden near the middle of town on what looks like a large house converted into a library, by thats just my assumption. They have plenty of parking and don't seem to be terribly busy currently. I cant wait to go visit when we can enter the library to get the full experience!

Here's a sweet little library with a great staff. The building itself is understated and takes an…read moreimportant position in the neighborhood it is in. It makes an important bridge between the commercial center of the town and the heart of the residential districts. It is a well stocked library connected to the services of the greater State of North Carolina's digital information network. It is able to satisfy the small child learning how to read and seeking an entertaining book or the serious college student working on a thesis and everyone in between and fore and aft! The programs at the library are targeted for the local community and can be enjoyed and participated in by those just visiting. More than just a bit of Americana this library is a living, breathing example of the American spirit and experience in arts, the sciences and general knowledge.

"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.

I had a Meetup event at Olivia Raney, and it was the first visit there for all of us! We enjoyed…read morelearning more about this library and its resources. It's a nice facility with quite a number of resources for genealogists and local historians. I'd recommend checking it out! I know I'll be back.

Great library to hear research done at. The are the central research library in the Wake county…read morelibrary system where you can go to ask for a historian to help do research for whatever reason you need. In my case, I'm co-authoring a novel. If they can only research local events, they will refer you to who can help you research your non local events!