I've been in many libraries and this one has impressed me a lot. Upstairs is very nice. There are various reading areas with plenty of comfortable chairs and tables to do work at. At one of the reading areas, there is a puzzle area. It's a long high top table with two puzzles and it's named a "community puzzle" area. While getting ready to leave, I noticed a laptop kiosk. You may check out a laptop for use. Never seen this before at a library. Brilliant! There are also six rows of desktop computers to use along with a print station. So glad I stopped here this afternoon. Check their website for daily hours of operation. Today's (Sunday) hours are 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Looking forward to returning here during my next trip to FoCo! read more

I originally gave them five stars but I just checked out a book and it's raining so I asked them for a garbage bag to protect the book, i.e. protect their own property, and they somehow didn't have one despite three garbage cans with bags in them visible just from the desk where I asked for a garbage bag. read more

Shout out to Deedree(sic) smiling and so helpful on a busy Saturday w my new library card.

My partner and I used the study rooms here a lot. We both have disabilities, I have to use a cane to walk and my general mobility isn't good. This is why we used the rooms, they are the most accessible way for us to visit the library. Well today, one of the upstairs librarians made us move out of the study room we were in, granted it was just after our scheduled time elapsed, but it's the last 45 minutes before closing, there were no reservations after us, and its never been an issue any of the dozens of times we've visited. She popped her head in to tell us we had to go somewhere else so "other people can use the room." After a little back and forth, mostly just asking why its an issue now, we obliged and packed up, then went downstairs to leave. We spoke with a different librarian down stairs to get more insight and all he offered was "we have to make the rooms look available so more people reserve them." He repeated the same answer after we pointed out that no one can make a reservation within the last hour of operation. If there had been an actual reservation after us, thats a different convo. We get up and leave, no issue. The irony that we had to ask a lady that was still in the room when we showed up to leave and then wait for a few minutes while she packed up is just hilarious. I'm severely disappointed in this visit, there seems to be inconsistent enforcement of policy, as well as asinine policies (ex. at the end of previous paragraph). Not really feeling like I want to go to this location anymore. read more

Libraries are precious gems in communities that care about their people. We are so lucky to have such a great library system here in Fort Collins. Recently I participated in the Fort Collins Book Fest: Food for Thought, the free speakers and topics were so diverse and informative and fun. Each of the libraries has a different feel and I like each one for different reasons. They all have study space and WiFi, but Council Tree has limited areas to sit. The children's sections in all of them are inviting and the staff are always kind and helpful! read more

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Quiet, organized library located in a beautiful park near Old Town. I appreciate that they take care of Inter-library holds for free. The only annoyance I've encountered here is a plethora of people seeking signatures outside, but that is to be expected in a busy location. read more

This place seems like it's run by the same people running our Federal Gov't. Reliability is what people really need from a public place like this. Nice people working here but apathy runs thick. Give me a break..close when you feel like it..the WiFi is always diwn..takes a year to get it back up. Dump the management because they are horrible. read more

This is the original branch and while it is better than the one at Ziegler and Harmony it is not as good as the one on Harmony and Shields. Almost every time I go to the Harmony and Shields location I can almost always score a computer right away or wait a very short time to get one. This place is a different story. It takes forever to get one and if you do it is once in a blue moon. This location is also very popular with the homeless people of Fort Collins. I have nothing against homeless people but this definitely adds to the computer usage here which makes it even more harder since these people are planning to stay here most of the day despite the two hour limit on the computer. The book selection is pretty decent. For magazines it is the best by far out of the three locations and for books it is pretty decent as well, the Harmony and Shields location though gives it a run for its money on the book selection but in the end i think this one wins out. read more

I used to love this library. I used to absolutely adore it. I remember being super disappointed when they remodeled my library. Went from like this antique bookstore corner you could sit in away from everybody to just read for hours... To no joke vending, cameras and security, my quiet corner removed into an open hipster hangout, and genuinely stresses me out going there. You might think oh he's just against technology but... no. I just have severe social anxiety, and having my closed off corner with people in quiet book desks suddenly prioritize open spaces so they can watch what you're doing at all times? It makes it miserable. Being asked 'aren't you a little old to be hanging out in the library' because I liked a corner which used to be the perfect noise muffling shelves that were the adult fiction area? Kind of broke my heart. My partner suggest I write about this since I haven't had the heart to go back since. Can't say I recommend it- I used to be one of the kids playing runescape in the downstairs computer lab back in my childhood, so the renovations... they hit me and a lot of reclusive others hard. read more

Best library in Northern Colorado (Besides the CSU library, though at times I wonder)... Anyways, they have wifi, and is a good place to chill and read if need be! read more

As libraries go, this is nice and spacious. Lots of selection. Very helpful staff. Love the scenery around the library, nice just to stroll around and enjoy Fort Collins peacefulness. read more

The librarians and other staff at the Fort Collins libraries have always been helpful, informed and pleasant whenever I've had a question. The library holdings and the buildings themselves are good but not great. The libraries do not stock many popular and classic books, DVDs and Blu-rays. If only the selection were better and if only the main library could be as spacious as the surprisingly lavish police station. Fort Collins deserves a first-class library; at least we are partway there. read more

Went there to get some work done in the quiet. Great WiFi, great seating options, including power connections.

The staff is sooo helpful and the revovations make it a truly beautiful library. It's important to keep in mind that this library is right downtown and for some, it's a place to get out of the cold. At times, the environment does not feel entirely safe for children. And for that reason, I often opt for the Council Tree or Harmony library. read more

Tonight I witnessed a female security personnel going from person to person with constant instructions and/or complaints. A couple of people in one of those private rooms were practicing/learning/teaching Spanish, and she told them to be quiet. And they did for a bit, then left. They weren't bothering anyone. I didn't hear them until she opened the door and was giving instructions and I heard her. I didn't think it was necessary. Then someone else was in the seat in the hallway with all of their things spread out and reading; so she told them to move and they did. Again I couldn't see why, they certainly weren't bothering anyone. Then a couple of girls were giggling and whispering, again she told them to be quiet and they did and then left. I was there for 2 hours this evening and the only thing that interrupted my reading was this female security personnel walking around with constant instructions and complaints. I've never noticed the other security people treating patrons like this. Over a period of time, I've heard the other security personnel talking to patrons and having them adhere to rules. But, NOT like this. It makes me feel safe knowing there is security. It's usually an older gentleman and a younger man. I didn't feel comfortable tonight so like everyone else, I left. By the way, the remodeling is very nice. read more