The Boulder Public Library is easily one of the most beautiful and welcoming libraries I've…read morevisited. The building itself is huge, thoughtfully organized, and full of natural light, which makes it a great place to spend a few hours exploring. There are so many different ways to enjoy the space. You can grab a book and settle into one of the cozy reading areas, reserve a study room, or stop by the coffee shop. There's also a fantastic kid-friendly area and even fish tanks that add to the calm, relaxing atmosphere. One of my favorite parts is the location right along Boulder Creek. You can step outside and walk the path, enjoy the scenery, and then come back inside to read or work. It feels like the perfect mix of nature, community, and learning. The library also hosts events throughout the year, so there's always something going on. Whether you're visiting Boulder or you live nearby, it's absolutely worth a stop. Great vibes all around.

Great, BIG library! Private, all gender restrooms available. Lots of seating options all over…read more Quiet areas available as well.

In many cities the George Reynolds Branch of the Boulder Public Library, quietly tucked away across…read morefrom the Table Mesa Shopping Center (King Scoopers side), would be the crown jewel of the city. Then again, my hometown didn't have a library, so a book-mobile would be the crown jewel where I come from. Honestly, George Reynolds is a serviceable library. It's got a good size, and it's probably better known, and more often utilized, for its meeting space and programming than its books. But it's a great community resource.

Built in 1968 and then expanded in the mid 80s This library services the far south end of Boulder…read more The namesake was a CU professor that enjoyed to read and participate in the arts. Even after being expanded this library is far smaller than the main branch and it still shows. The librarians sit in front and their loud voices carry throughout the whole building which makes it very distracting if you are trying to read, study or do homework.

No place I would rather spend my time. I enjoy Norlin Library far more than other librariesread more

The Norlin Library is the main library of the University of Colorado at Boulder (yes kidoes, there…read moreare more libraries on campus. In fact there is an entire library system). As a former employee, you all are going to get the inside scoop on this place. Well, the Norlin library's collection is excellent, especially for non-fiction, and is open to the public. The stacks are organized by the library of congress call-system, which is much better than the Dewey-decimal system of course, so things should be fairly easy to find, given all the terminals downstairs that can be used to look up books. The library also has many places to study for you students, and has a serious periodical section for old issues of magazines and newspapers. However, the politics of this place makes the upkeep seriously lacking. The budget is limited - like with everything else with CU - (thank you Republicans) so who gets what resources becomes a personal matter. The re-shelving in particular is fairly poor. This is not because of a lack of dedication by the student-employees nor direct mismanagement from supervisors, but instead is from severe under-employment. What this means is that there is a backorder of books that need to be put back onto the stacks, as well as a large number of missing books. I don't know how many times I've been there looking for a book that the computers tell me is there, but that cannot be found in the stacks and is therefore lost somewhere in the system. Of course the pay for employees of the library isn't exactly stellar either, so this also leads to a problem. So: this place has a huge collection but is not run efficiently or even adequately. A real shame.

This library don't give a shit about certain homeless people. I had neuropathy in both my legs…read morewheeled my heavy bag 3.6 miles and asked the dude librarian if I could get water, he's super disrespectful and didn't care if I passed out from dehydration. Dummy! This library has major attitude issues. I'm homeless from out of state, but this dude would rather watch me drink chemicals out of a honey pot, that's what they call the port a potties in Boulder and moved my stuff without my permission. Do I look like a homeless loser? I'm leaving Colorado permanently because of all the disrespect I am getting here. Stupid moron state!

This is a great little library! I'm always surprised that I find books that I really want to read,…read morejust because the collection is so small. But it's filled with a wide variety of new books. The librarians are very helpful and willing to assist you in whatever you need. I've taken children to their story hour, which everyone has enjoyed. Having a bigger space is all this needs to get five stars! Looking forward to seeing their new space when it gets built.

Went there for the first time this week. Looks like most of their kids classes are upstairs. They…read morehave a good space for little kids. Lots of toys. Staff was very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Great place. The wifi is good enough to work on software so you can code in peace. I only wish it…read morewas open 24/7

I came for the annual Peeps diorama exhibition created by local kids. Several creative dioramas…read moreusing historical books and current films. This is the only Longmont library. They have 2 floors of books with teen and kindergarten area, a separate area for computer access. I saw a poetry section, a free puzzle exchange and free food & flower seeds. There are several free parking lots. Free street parking has 2hr limits.

If you are looking for great toddler story times: The baby…read morestory time is the best! Incredible. And even though it is focused on babies, all ages enjoy it.

Nice little cute library ! Has good selection of books and quite places to work. They also have…read moremeeting rooms/study rooms which you can use for 2 hours max. They have computers too if you want to access the internet. The library is surrounded by few places to eat, so you can sit here for longer too.

Perfect place to hangout on a rest day from climbing. The wifi was amazing and we found a spot…read morereally quickly to plug in and sit for a while. The staff is friendly and the A/C was enjoyable while it was hot outside.

First time visiting the Louisville Library and it made a great impression. The space is clean, well…read morelaid out, and easy to navigate, which I really appreciated. It didn't feel overwhelming, and there were plenty of areas to sit, read, or just take your time exploring. The staff were friendly and approachable when I had a question, and the overall atmosphere was calm and welcoming. It feels like one of those places you can easily spend a couple hours in without realizing it. Looking forward to coming back and checking out more of what they offer.

Gorgeous library. Staff is professional and friendly…read more Smiling and knowledgeable - clean quiet and definite asset to this charming little town.

Went here for the first time this past week. Staff was friendly. Really good kids area. Lots of…read moretoys and sensory toys. Looks like there is a really good park across the street. Will definitely be back.

This library is located next to the Erie Community Center. It has a large parking lot. The library…read moreis part of the High Plains Library and because of that you have access to a huge network where you can also request books from that can be delivered at this library for pickup. In addition, they have free wifi. I usually come in with my laptop and connect, although there have been a few times when I needed to use their computers. There is seating through out the library, either in chairs or in tables where you can sit, study or work. You can also reserve some of the smaller closed study/meeting rooms. The library has also movies and music that you can borrow and they host events. When my children were small we used to attend many of their events, including storytime, and small concerts/plays. I do not know what the events look like post pandemic, so check their schedule. At the entrance of the library you can also find many community announcements, and also free puzzles you can borrow or free magazines. Overall it is a nice library, and an excellent experience.