The most quite , well organized and stocked library i have come across in long time. Its…read moreUnderstandable as the population in this town is not huge but even the time of visiting the library matters n I visited afternoon time. A library is a place for book lovers but here u can come for music, arts, kids time or even to rent a movie. It has different events on differnet days. Library is right next to park so ur kids can play n u can enjoy a good workout or just a sun bath walk. All in one place

Excellent service and selections. The employees are great helping us find what we were looking for.read more

It doesn't look like a BIG building which holds much books. When you arrive to the parking lot…read moreunderstand there are more stalls in the back of lot. There is a drive thru option too! This neighborhood library is cozy and provides a space to do business, school, and research. There are plug-in for people to use their own devices with free wi-if access. The staff is helpful, and eager to help. The reading events are posted on the announcement board and the space is clean and odor free. Post COVID now, and all the library locations make it easy to access all resources with different needs in mind. Although masks are optional, people do mind their space. Thank you MID-COLUMBIA LIBRARIES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO LIBRARY MATERIALs during such interesting times!

This is a "drive through" library nearby the water tower. You can pick up items that you have…read moreplaced on hold without getting out of your car. I imagine that it would be helpful if you have a disability that makes going inside difficult, or are in a hurry and just want to pick up and return items quickly. I was disappointed though, that this library is so small inside. Although there is a regular library inside, there are basically three parts -- one area with about 10 computers for public use, one area for small kids (preschool-early elementary age) and then a small selection of books. It would be nice if they had tables that could be used for working or a study area for older children, teens, and college students. Still, it's a convenience that they added this West Pasco location. The inside is very nice and new, and even though it is not large there are a few chairs placed so that you can sit and read. Free wifi as well. I guess you can't have everything!

This branch does so much for the community. The branch manager was recently awarded for her impact…read more The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their story times are so engaging. You can get any book in the system delivered right to the branch in just a few days!

Being a complete nerd and a total bookworm I was excited to get a library card and check out books…read moreinstead of being impatient and spending too much money buying them at a bookstore. When I walked into this library I literally wanted to cry. The selection compared to the Kennewick and Richland branches is pitiful. Their section of novels are so incredibly miniscule and if you blink you'll miss their non-fiction section. They did seem to have a fair amount of computers. Half of their books are in Spanish, which I understand since there is a large Hispanic population but it makes me sad since I unfortunately don't speak Spanish. I tried getting a card at the Richland branch but I have to pay a significant fee in order to check out books that I would be better off just going to the bookstore. Guess I'll just have to be a little less nerdy and not read as much books.

The Gjerde Room was amazing! The set up of chairs, the high ceiling, and stage presence is…read morecomfortable. The space does not seem like it is in the same area as the student hub. The stage is set up in a way where everyone can see. And the space can be easily transitioned to meet the needs of all events! We look forward to attending more events in this space!

Columbia Basin is a two year college. It serves all three of the tri-cities and their surrounding…read morecommunities. They offer a variety of two year degrees and offer affordable classes for people transferring on to four year schools. The office personnel are not very good at dealing with the public. They seem to forget that we pay their salaries and without us they would not have a job. They are not very efficient or helpful with your concerns. I would suggest handling as much of your issues online that you can. They don't deserve any stars for customer service. They campus is kept clean. There are projects going on constantly to improve amenities. The ambiance is generally quite easygoing. Students range from post high school to seniors but average age seems to be early to mid twenties. The biggest problem seems to be parking at prime class times between 8am and noon. Taking that into account they deserve a half star. The faculty is generally very knowledgable in their respective subjects. The technical trade departments are in touch with current trends in the work force and seem to have many connections in the community. The professors in general care about students that want to work hard and are willing to take extra time to help with learning. The tutor center usually has very competent people staffing it. If you apply yourself they go the extra mile for you. All in all it's a solid three stars

We totally enjoy The Richland Public Library! This library facility is open 7 days a week, and…read morethis is awesome! Our family definitely enjoys I'm using this space for leisure, school and social events! The summer months we are enjoying the reading circles, ukulele classes, and simply a place to browse books! The magic of actually looking for books, the smell, and ability to flip pages brings all the stories to life in different ways! We will continue to share our journey.

GREAT place to take a dump. Bathroom is clean, well-stocked with toilet paper, and most…read moreimportantly, climate controlled. Admittedly, the local homeless population sis also aware of this, so my last deuce had the ongoing soundtrack of an old man giving himself a full-body sponge bath in the handicapped stall, but hey, that's what happens when you free shit. The library itself is not bad. It was remodeled a few years ago into a boring, shitty modern building with no character and uncomfortable lounge chairs, but there's books, and it's hard to go wrong with books.

We love this extension of our hometown library! Keewaydin is totally a great venue for studying…read more Children have toys and books to touch, see, tell. The story-telling area is so comfy and vibrant with colors. Now, let's move to the adult and teen section. Chairs, tables and plug-ins to charge your devices. Who can go wrong with enjoying a great space with books? Looking forward to coming back!!

This library is definitely on the small side. For that reason, it was so easy to hear all the noise…read moregoing on in the library. Unlike the library on Union, where it is spacious enough that conversations people are having in the space is easily ignored, you cannot do that here. I visited on a summer afternoon on a Wednesday. Kids were out of school and running around the library. A lady who sat about six feet away from me was actually on the phone, calling to complain to a company about some dress code that had her thrown out of a food establishment. I sat there for a while and couldn't drown out the noise even with headphones on. So I walked around the library. The library staff were doing kids activities in the middle of the library involving cups and things. I guess my point is that it isn't the greatest place to go to if you want to get work done or read a book in peace. However, for a library that small, they did have a wide range of books that I would actually read (although I couldn't find the Steinbeck book that I really wanted). The manga section is fairly extensive for a library of that size. I also enjoyed the artwork sprinkled around the small corners of the library and the staff appeared friendly. In fact, the lady working at the circulation desk is the best!

Excellent selection for a smaller size library. The staff are always very courteous. Books are…read morevery clean and shelves are well-kept. I love the online browsing that allows items to be requested from any branch and transferred to my branch for pickup in a very timely manner. My family loves to read and I'm thankful for a friendly library to visit and explore often.

I like the book club. It's nice to meet new people. And getting their opinions on the literature.read more

I wouldn't give it even a half a star me and my husband have been going to the community center for…read moreyears never been talked to or told to leave until today when there was three council members sitting a table away from us they got up left then a employee approached our table and told us to leave cause of my friends dog chewing up chords which should of been exposed in the first place what if it was a child then what im making everyone aware that ri land community center is a croc of crap and disrespectful

We are super lucky in Benton City to have a group of people who care enough to make sure the town…read morehas a nice, proper library. A number of years ago a man passed away and left money and land for a new library. We now have a beautiful library that overlooks the Yakima River. The library has a good selection of books, magazines, and movies. You can request items from other branches and they usually come in a few days. The staff members are super nice and helpful. They have several computers and a meeting room that can be reserved. The restrooms are the cleanest in Benton City. The only downside is that this branch is part of the Mid Columbia system. In the past few years Mid Columbia has instilled a ridiculous fee system. The hours are a bit wacky as well. I guess you take the good with the bad.

From the owner: "Mid-Columbia Libraries enhances quality of life by providing excellence in books and services for…read moreour residents and communities. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches and a Bookmobile. Today, we offer cardholders system-wide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 50,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines."