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    3.3 (9 reviews)

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    Brian S.

    A library with a park The very first library in Melbourne was started back in 1918 and like lots of libraries of that time period the books were just shoved in the back of a local store. And like lots of early libraries the books ended up moving around a lot to places that just happen to be convenient at the time. Finally in 1924 a real building was construction to store the books but as the area grew so did the need for a larger library. So in 1954 another building was built and over the years additions were stuck on the original edifice but it became obvious that a larger and more permanent answer had to be found. So in 1989 the old library was demolished and the present library was built. It is a magnificent place, aesthetically pleasing while having all the resources expected of a modern library. Spacious and clean with lots of comfy places to sit and read or do research, the library is next to a lovely park and great views can be seen from many windows. Cool art is scatter about and interesting things to look at are everywhere. Of course since it is new the library doesn't have any historic beauty or quaint old antiques and since it is so large it doesn't have the friendliness and intimacy of a small place but for a large, new library it is stunning. The library does have a security guard in the front but he was pleasant and unobtrusive. Some skanky looking fellow hit me up for money as I was going in and then after I left some equally malodorous fellow also asked me for change out in the parking lot but that happens. Melbourne has a library that is a great example that modern libraries don't have to be just giant boxes for books.

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    Nice library right next to a park. The lady in the kids section was very nice and helpful. We didn't encounter the other staff.

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    Melbourne Beach Public Library

    Melbourne Beach Public Library

    4.8(4 reviews)
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    I had previously reviewed the library on the mainland. This library on the island where I live live…read more The location alone is to die for. This library has a five star children's department. it's inviting with games like oversized checkers for the bigger kids and developmental toys for the toddler sect. They have such a variety of children's programs from mommy and me. to steam club for elementary age to game nights for teens dispersed in between with arts and craft and parties. They employ two of the best staff you'll ever meet in the youth department. They know the names of all the children who frequent the library and boy are they patient. The library has a reading room for parents to read their little ones even the adult side is inviting and make sure you want to stay and read a while. it may not be huge but it's perfect for our town.

    The Melbourne Beach Public Library is quite alright. It is one hip library. It has a very cool…read morelarge surfing mural inside which is fitting enough since the library itself is a short walk to the shores of Melbourne Beach where you will likely see surfers surfing in the Atlantic Ocean. I found the strongest aspect of the Melbourne Beach Public Library is their music section. Here you will find CDs of David Bowie, the Beatles, the Doors, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, along w/ Shane MacGowan and the Pogues. The section of books is a bit small perhaps due to the size of the library as a whole yet still some good titles to be found. They have a nice set up for those interested in playing chess or checkers. Cool displays such as Christmas in July w/ Christmas DVDs available to check out. They have a new & popular check out for DVDs called Stellar Sellers which is here where I found the Joan Jett DVD "Bad Reputation". Jett is a vegan & practices Ashtanga Yoga like me. She has been holding it down many decades as a singer & songwriter so look forward to watching this bio pic documentary.

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