I'll admit that I stopped by this library to use the rest room. However, I was intrigued by the…read moredesign of the building. Since I had some time to kill, I decided to take a mini tour and grab a book or two. I have to admit that the inside of the library was not as big as I was expected. Or rather, I should say the selection of books was not a vast as I would have liked. However, I managed to find a couple of decent reads. I'll also say that the layout is a bit confusing, but it's nothing too outrageous. There is a parking garage across the street; however, you have to pay with the exception of Sundays. Call me old fashion, but I think a public library should have free parking for its patrons. But hey, I guess different rules apply when you are in a more urban environment.

It's stinks. The library is full of teens who talk and don't silence their phones. Then they have a…read moreridiculous rule to close off a whole section for them at 3 until closing. Ridiculous. The library should be open to ALL in ALL areas and quiet. Plus it's dirty.

Since I'm new to area one of my errands was getting library and rec center cards. Fortunately for…read moreme, you can do both things in one place. The Rec Center: Overall, I liked the layout of the rec center, and the folks that helped with getting a card were SUPER friendly and helpful. While I have not officially used the rec center, I was a bit disappointed with the the size of the weight room. The size of the weight room reminds of a weight room that one would find in a hotel. However, the gym did look like it had everything that one would need for a decent workout. Also, I was a bit surprised that the rec center does not open until 9 am on weekdays (and Saturday). Based on my prior rec center experiments, I'm used to rec centers opening from 5:30 to 7 am. Then again, perhaps, these hours are for the summer months. The Library: Again, the librarian who signed me up for a card was very friendly. Also, I loved how she gave me a very thorough overview of this branch's services and resources. Although I was in the library for only a few minutes, I thought it was very well organized.

Was out and about with my 8 year old daughter and she wanted to go to the library and read and I…read moredid a quick Google search and it brought us here. This was our first time here and I did not know that this was more than just a library. Well first of all the library was great and my daughter was quite excited to read one of her favorite books to me. After reading we explored this place as something for everyone.....ping pong tables pool table, video games, basketball courts, indoor track, weight room, lots of event rooms and a playground outside for the little ones. The staff there were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Staff is pleasant and helpful, parking available, rarely crowded, books usually available, quiet.read more

The building itself is quite nice although too much of the space is devoted to a children's…read moresection. Do the kids really need that much space? This means that the adults area is quite small and the adult materials are very limited. As a former librarian myself, my main criticism is of the library staff. I don't think they are very professional and they certainly don't take the ideals of the library profession seriously. (In other words, they just want to sit and talk.) It's mainly a community gossip center.

Parking is EASY, close, free, and handicap accessible. Staff…read moreis GREAT and helpful. There are ample tables with electrical outlets. Internet is fast enough. I never had a single one of my khan academy videos give me the "loading" signal. I'm military so they gracefully granted me a card even though I don't have a state address but i feel compelled to say usually there is a 10$ out of state fee. The only thing bad I can say about this location is that it was hot the first time I went (like 90+ outside) and it smelled a little stale inside. It's not THE MOST beautiful high tech library I've ever seen but honestly if it was it wouldn't be so welcoming.

It has books like a good library should. It also has lots of children running wild, especially on…read moreMommy & Me days, or more likely, Nanny & Me. On my last visit I arrived shortly after 10am on a Tuesday morning (when their website said they opened) and there was already a crowd of ladies with their toddlers and preschoolers waiting for the stories and songs to begin. That would be okay if they stayed in the children's section, but no, once that class was filled the ones that decided to hang out for the 11:00 toddler time class just set their charges free in the rest of the library. Since the public libraries don't carry professional periodicals and journals I needed to do some online research. This library has several web-connected computers to use, only they are out in the open, not in a private room. The problem with that is when a nanny decides to leave her baby stroller (with baby intact) parked behind you while she peruses the chic lit, it can get annoying, especially if the toddler is calling out to deaf ears. As for the library itself, it does its job: lend books. It is easy to get to (not by Metro) and has plenty of free parking.

I stopped by the Hyattsville Branch Library to get a new library card. I love the reciprocity with…read moreMaryland and DC locations (some Virginia locations, too). There's a small parking garage underneath the library. (The garage closes when the library closes... so no dawdling!) The front desk staff was friendly and helped me get my new library card set-up. She helped to reset my account, gave me a bookmark which also noted the library hours, walked me through the different resources available, and was willing to answer any questions. You can checkout up to 75 items! The library space was new and modern. There was a community event being hosted in the meeting room when I visited. There are so many services and events that the public library offers beyond books - I dare you to check it out. As everyone's favorite aardvark once said, "Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card!"

Another beautiful library! The libraries in PG have such a chic and modern look, but they still…read moremanage to feel cozy. The second library I've seen with a fireplace and high ceilings. I love the integration of the Spanish language in all the titles of the different areas, and that there is a dedicated space to eat and hang out where you can talk louder etc. The building gets a lot of natural light and there is plenty of parking. You can't go wrong visiting this library. Def proud to be a PG county library card holder!

Open every sing day, Mount Pleasant Library is a true neighborhood library. Housed in a historic…read morebuilding with a new renovation and extension, its rooms are filled with books, magazines and art. The first floor has plenty of room to spread out and read in quiet. The kids section is on the second floor and comes with two reading nooks decorated with vintage murals.

A fantastic library, especially with recent renovations and the full re-opening after the early…read morepandemic days. I deeply appreciate that I could check out books even during the worst of the pandemic and these books even arrived in a timely manner. The library has a good book selection, especially for a branch library, and the staff are helpful. The library website for ILL is extremely user-friendly and easy to place holds.

Weeks ago I needed some help in getting a book to load onto my Kindle. I had waited for many…read moremonths for the loan to materialize. Although I had gone through this process many times before, it just would not load for me. I went into the library and was lucky enough to get Ms. Williams, who worked with me for a good while. She tried everything that was possible, it seemed. We were unsuccessful, but I really appreciated her efforts. All of the time that I had tried, the days were ticking away on the loan after the long wait for my name to come up. Anyway, I finally was able to get it on the Ipad. Though not successful on the Kindle, it was better than nothing. Once again I thank you for having such a good employee. Eleanor King

I liked coming here sometimes back in high school and got books. They have great selection of…read morebooks. Have conference rooms and I even had my meetings scheduled here before.

Tons of parking, newly remodeled, bright and airy, easy to navigate with spacious walkways, ample…read moresignage, and elevator access whether you are walking with your own two feet, in crutches, or in a wheelchair. Great library with friendly staff and a vast collection of books neatly organized and well laid out floor plan. There's even a rec center/gym between the library and bookstore directly across the hallway. It brings together the sporty/athletic types and the bookish/nerdy types, and some who are both! There's even a cafe. It's definitely more than just a library, which most Montgomery County libraries are. It's a destination!

I've visited this library on a few occasions, and I've only had positive experiences. I have to…read moreadmit that I'm kind of a grab and go kind of person when visiting a library, so I haven't really checked out all of (or most of) what the Wheaton branch has to offer outside of books. Even though I visit without having an actual book in mind to borrow, I always end up checking out three to four books. The library itself is very clean and organized because I've never really had to search for anything. Also, the staff recommendation section often has pretty interesting books. The only (very) minor issue: I wish the card catalog computer terminals had scrap paper and pencils so patrons can write down information to find the books they are searching for. Other than that minor complaint, this library is all good in my book.

This library is constantly losing books. It has happened to me numerous times & now they've just…read morelost another book I turned in which makes it twice in as many weeks. It is also the 2nd interlibrary book they've lost. For the first one, when I brought it to their attention that I had returned it but it was still showing up on my acct as checked out, the librarian said let me go look for it. She walked away to the children's section & came back a moment later carrying the book. It was on their shelf! I don't even know how that would happen since interlibrary books have a white paper taped to the front of them. This one no longer had the paper on it although it did when I turned it back in. It has happened to my husband as well. He used to check out their foreign language cd's but after being told he hadn't returned a set when he knew he had (he walked back to where he originally found it & there it was on the shelf) he stopped patronizing this place. As of right now, this (2nd) interlibrary book that they have lost is still on my acct as being checked out. They won't remove it. I know I turned it in b/c I checked out 2 books by the same author & turned them in at the same time. One made it back into the system & one has been lost. This is so frustrating. How hard is it to get books checked back into the system? Someone at this library is seriously incompetent. Now I will never just put the books I'm bringing back on the countertop (where they want them placed). I will stand in line & watch the librarian check each & every one of them back in & then I will log into my acct & make sure they are no longer there before I leave.

The library got a makeover! The upstairs is renovated and rearranged, making it feel much bigger…read moreand more modern, at least for a public library. They now have a big open area with the children's section in two enclosed rooms towards the back. There are a few computer stations in the middle of the room, lots of tables for reading and studying, and a few enclosed work rooms. They even have a charging station for laptops and phones, which looks very high tech! The semi-enclosed children's stacks have 3 computers (for research, mom!), and the other children's area is completely enclosed so that will keep the little ones from roaming or disturbing other patrons. There are 4 check out desks, of course staffed by helpful librarians. The only down side is that there is no self-checkout, so you have to wait in line. I didn't go downstairs to see if that had also been renovated. Stay tuned!

Brand new (120 million) campus with very WHITE interior. Reminds me of a sensory deprivation…read morechamber. Everything was very clean and sterile feeling. The entire campus is in one block. You can get from building to building easily and everyone seamed very pleasant. Finding your way about is a bit of a challenge due to it being very new. There were paper signs are up currently waiting for the final ones to be put up. The staff was very helpful and the library was great. It even has a sun deck off the library to get some fresh air when you wish. It looks like my daughter will be coming to this school and the more I have talked about in around DC the more people have praised it.

Amazing new campus! There are five moot court rooms, a spacious new library, and top of the line…read moreeveeything. It makes a great venue for conferences and competitions. The only complaint I have is that the signage is not clear and it is difficult to navigate the campus if you are a first time visitor. Convenient to the metro (red line) and bus stops.