Cute little library. Selection is small, because it's a small library, but I always pick up holds…read morefrom here. Accessible via street car.

Not sure what the other reviewers are expecting from a (smaller) neighborhood library. But, cool…read morebuilding with friendly people and books to read .

Clean, friendly staff, nice play area for kids and good if you need to take a phone call for work…read moreor study group cos they don't enforce absolute quietness. Easy parking in the lot. Thought I would post a review since there is only one here from almost a decade ago which is very negative. There were 2 kids playing and it was welcomed by the staff. A great space to study or do computer work. They also hold a book club a few hours before close.

Central City Library the worst I've visit and my kids love the Library..! The staff is rude and…read moremean to kids..kept telling the kids to put books back that they were reading..we could've also been checking them out it was a few books 4 actually and they harassed us the entire time about the books being off the shelf, and told my daughter she couldn't play with the teddy bear, they are lazy and want to make their job easier if you sign up to put books back on the shelf that's what you do besides sitting behind the desk I can see if it was 10-20 books taken off the shelf..horrible attitudes just awful..!!! Deserve no star!

This library is super cute! The windows give it a light and airy feel. There is ample seating and…read moretables, which is good because they do not have study rooms. I came to do some studying and would absolutely come back just to read or to do work.

I love the changes that were made to this library. I rarely go to the library but that may change…read moresome after experiencing the wonderful changes at this branch. There is a children's department with an area called the Lakeshore Cove. It has a replica of a six-foot alligator that kids can sit in and play learning games on the built-in video screen. The Lakeshore Cove also has a Smart Table. It is an interactive learning-style console that is really cool. Gone are the days of the Dewey Decimal system that most of us grew up with at our libraries. This library (like many others nationwide) switched over to the BISAC cataloging system which is what you see at your bookstores. No more numbers just categories. The interior has lots of comfy chairs and areas that encourage you to stay there longer than planned. Overall, a wonderful library that is very updated with lots of 21st century amenities and a great children's area. Love the look of the exterior now too!

This place is a gorgeous bit of mid century architecture. I love libraries, plain and simple but I…read morego out of my way to spend time here. As far as space usability, this place is on par with other universities. The book stacks are less. The technology is more present and the space is more welcoming of an evolving culture. There are spaces for gathering. Plenty of study rooms. The first floor is for conversations, traffic, groups and snacks at the coffee bar. It's a home away from home for graduate students. So yeah, we like it pretty well.

I'll admit, with the volume of material that a library has, it is understandable for a library to…read morebe a bit of a labyrinth, but navigation Howard Tilton for that molding book on Easter Island or African Diaspora is too much of an adventure for my taste. Their catalog is straightforward enough, but the book rows are all over the place and sometimes difficult to follow. Not to mention the fact that the majority of the stacks are in low-ceiling, basement like spaces, giving one the sense that they are in the opening ghost scene from "Ghostbusters." Also, for a library building, Howard Tilton is rather noisy. Of course, people will chitchat as they do, but the HVAC units are constantly roaring and the staircases echo like anything. If you get a couch seat on the third floor while the sun is still up, then I'll admit, it makes for a lovely reading space. Also... thank the good lord they put a PJ's coffee inside!

Beautiful library with open spaces, free Wi-Fi, cute children's area, clean restrooms, plenty of…read morecomputers for use by patrons and so much more. They do have a story time during the week for the kidlets. Parking is difficult, and I have noticed the ticket ladies in front stalking the area for the slightest of parking infractions, and ticketing people. I would suggest that if you can not find parking in the super small parking lot, not to park in front, but on one of the side streets. During tax season, there are volunteers from AARP doing income taxes twice a week through VITA, a volunteer tax preparation service for low income people. They are not employees of the library, the library can not force them to work, or accept any ones tax return to prepare. They get overwhelmed during the tax season, so be nice to them, they are not paid at all. The employees who work for the actual library are nice for the most part. Come and check this library out if you live in the area. You can check out books if you live in the Orleans parish or the neighboring parishes.

A couple years ago, I was spending a pretty good amount of money at Barnes and Noble and Amazon…read morewhen I was buying a bunch of books (those dang thrillers from @gregiles had me running to the store). Then two of my friends schooled me in the ways of using the @nolalibrary. It's hard to describe the level of joy I get from casually listening to an amazing audio book that I can rent directly on my phone or picking up new releases that are set aside for me. : : Seriously, the libraries in New Orleans are phenomenal - I would argue the best public service in the city! When you walk in, there are plenty of available computers, an amazing selection of book for all ages, DVDs, study guides to get ready for the ACT or GRE, and even classes to learn how to sew and knit. I use the online app to reserve and make sure what I want is availabe (swipe to check it out what it looks like in the app store - you can only get the app once you go in and get a library card). : : Also, I am SO glad that one of my friends recommended that I also download the libby app, which allows me to read books and listen to audio books directly on my phone or iPad. BTW, nerd life hack: you can set you audio book speed to 1.25x, and you'll never go back to regular speed again.

The staff here are very strange. They are not accommodating at all. I don't recommend coming here…read moreif want to enjoy a book, for instance. Maybe for a quick day trip and that's it. Sad because the bones of the library are good but toxic employees null and void all that.

I have never met such rude employees. They truly are inconvenienced if you have questions - and…read morethey are not fond of getting out of their chairs. Absolutely disrespectful - I am not sure how they are able to keep jobs. When I explained my frustration of their attitude their response was "then there are other libraries you can go to."

This library is a bit odd. It's located inside one of Chalmette High School's extended campus…read morebuildings on the north side of Judge Perez Dr. There's a driveway near the main door where you can drop people off, but you're supposed to park in the lot behind the building (off Palmisano). I wish they had like a drive-up - or nearly drive-up - book return like a number of libraries do. Anyway, other than that, it's a good little library. It has a surprisingly decent selection of books and the librarians are friendly. And there's one big "secret" everyone should take advantage of: St. Bernard resident/library card holders automatically qualify for an Orleans Parish library card too! You have to go to a New Orleans branch to get one, but it's well worth it.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for employee Ms.Shannon at this library.First of all,my…read moredaughter lost her wallet and she thought she may have dropped it in the library while checking out books.We called first thing Monday morning when it opened and Ms.Shannon answered very professional and courteous.When l say she went above and beyond the call of duty to assist us with finding her wallet.Which had us truly impressed by it!My daughter found her wallet at home later that day and immediately called Ms.Shannon back to inform her she found her wallet but she was busy with other customers and l can see why.I'm quite sure customers come there looking for her because of her kind personality and when she became available she took the time out of her schedule to leave my daughter a beautiful voice message stating she was glad she had found her wallet.Just to know there are still kind people in this crude world like Ms.Shannon, who are very compassionate towards others while doing their job, is commendable!Thank you so much Ms.Shannon and God bless!

Right across from the gym I work out at, I will sometimes stop in here to get a movie or book. It…read moreis on the small side, and I felt too nervous to take any photos of the interior because it was SOOOOOOOO quiet inside. I wish I had known about this library when I was in school, this would have been an ideal place to come spread out and study. I do love a nice quiet place to study. As mentioned in a previous review, they do have small study rooms to use, which I love. The librarians are friendly, and I have never had an issue with anyone here. You can request items from other branches to be picked up here, which is nice. The parking lot is on the small side, but this is a small branch of the library. I really like coming here.

I wouldn't say my expectations were particularly high as I entered the building. It's a library…read more It's small. It's in Jefferson Parish. There's really not much more to say about Wagner Library, except for one cool discovery that I made in here. This library has tiny rooms with a desk, outlets, and a door. Between these private, underutilized spaces and the free wifi, I thought, "Hey, I could make this into an office." And that's what I did. All was moving along swimmingly. I was Yelping, I was Facebooking. I was Tweeting. And then I realized my office was lacking one crucial detail. I needed an assistant to bring me lattes and things. So I looked around, found the meekest looking person in that joint (not hard. this *is* a library), and started barking orders. "Thelma!" (Actually, I'm not sure what my assistant's name was, but I'm writing the checks here, so I can call her what I want, right? Well, technically, I'm not writing checks. Thelma is doing more of an internship, but this internship will be *great* experience (with college credit!), so I don't feel obligated to get into semantic arguments with you on this, ok? So anyway...) "Thelma, go get me a grande non-fat soy chai latte with a half shot of espresso extra hot...Thelma, go get me some of those Zuckerberg-style business cards that say 'I'm CEO, bitch' on them...Thelma, order me a gold-plated placard that says 'Do not disturb. Yelping in progress.'...Thelma, go get me some sexy panties for my date with Sergio tonight." Thelma did not budge. And that's where my experience at the Wagner Library went sour. You really cannot find good help these days. I offered this woman a huge opportunity to further her career and guess what? Nothing. The library was fine, my office was nice, but do not go to Wagner Library hoping to find a decent assistant.