Blessed to have such a great local library! They are always trying to come up with great programs for all ages. Books clubs, craft nights, educational programs, and so much more! I've been loving using all the audiobooks and e-books from the various apps the library works with. There's even a language learning app similar to duo lingo and babbel! I can't wait to see what the remodel will bring to this already impressive library! read more

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According to previous reviews, it sounds like there were some unpleasant experiences with customer service. Today I experienced opposite of that. As a first-time visitor of this library, the librarian at the checkout desk was super friendly and helpful. She gave me a rundown of the library and let me know where the rooms were that I could use for studying. She greeted me before I greeted her, as well as the few of the other employees there. This library is huge, and beautiful. there is even a fireplace area where you can sit and read. And a teen area specifically for teens to study or check out books. as well as a children's area and several meeting rooms. The best feature for me was the semi-private, individual study rooms. These are first come first serve and can seat up to four people. I will be back again! read more

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Really amazing for a small-town library. Newer construction with well-planned spaces and a strong selection of inventory and services. The public outreach really stands out, with dedicated childrens' activities and community events. Includes several reading nooks, fireplaces, a community hall, computers, printers, and research assistance. This is not yesterday's library - it's a place to go and you'd do well to avail yourself of their activities calendar. read more

This place is a wonderful place to get away from everything and get lost in a world of pure imagination!! The staff are amazing and the programs they have for the kids is awesome! read more

I have been going to this library for a few years and I find the employees very pleasant and helpful. They are very willing to get books for me from other libraries if it is not available here. There are areas to be used for reading or studying that are very comfortable as well as private. All in all I am glad to have our library. read more

Very nice place. The atmosphere is really nice here. The sound is to a minimum. The selection is abundant and the helpers are there to assist. You cannot ask for more. This place is great. read more

It pains me to write anything negative about a place I loved so dearly as a kid, but when I recently came in to get a new library card after many many years living away, I was shocked by the rudeness of the employee who helped me. She first made me wait for some time while she told her fellow workers how she lost weight by stopping drinking sodas (admirable) but the conversation just went on and on, she made eye contact but didn't even acknowledge me. When she did she was curt and unconcerned. She questioned me relentlessly as if she felt I had been hiding books for decades from her but did finally give me the application to fill out. When it was done she ordered me to the back of the line during which time I heard her being equally as rude to a small girl who was checking out DVD's. When it finally became my turn I asked about a book I wished to check out but couldn't find. She told me I was misspelling the name, which I was not (she works at the LIBRARY, shouldn't she know how to spell???) and finally left me with one last insult by saying "I can't read your writing or hear your mumbles". After so many years away and telling my friend who moved here with me how wonderful the place was after the renovations (tho i wish they had left the original Carnegie building untouched) she frankly embarrassed me that he had to witness her uncouth behavior. The only saving grace was that when the book did come in a few days later, I was helped by a different librarian, it turned out to be the same wonderful and kind librarian I used to know as a child, I couldn't believe she was still there, as friendly and cheerful as I remembered, and she is the sole reason I have even given ANY stars in my rating. I have to say tho that I have been turned off to this branch by the first woman's unexplained behavior and will simply go back to what I've been doing in the years since, use the internet and Barnes & Noble for my needs. read more