I wanted to write a review to thank the DC library for how wonderful they have been during the…read moreCOVID crisis. Even though I have lived in DC for a few years, I embarrassingly was not a member of the DC library. It was really easy to go online and fill out a form. When I was confused, I was able to easily get help online. Although I have not had a chance to use the library building, I have been able to go there to pick up books. Each time I have been in and out very quickly. They have a system of how people walk through so that people are not too physically close to each other. The location is incredibly convenient to the metro. I really appreciate how nice everyone has been and how easy they have made it to take out books. Thank you to the staff of the DC Public Library and the Cleveland Park Library for making life easier in these crazy times!

Brightly lit multistory library with communities meeting rooms, a book sale rack, and clean…read morerestrooms, albeit without potable water or restrooms on the main floor!!! Librarians are really helpful, although automation is replacing a lot of their functions - while it frees them to concentrate on other tasks, it might also render them obsolete.

Agree with the rest of the reviews mentioning the population that tends to hang out here. It…read moredoesn't feel safe or feasible to stay in the library for any prolonged amount of time given the disruptive and sometimes aggressive behavior. If you're a smaller person or look less able to defend yourself, you might not feel safe hanging out in here. Also, if you're smell sensitive, forget it. I really don't mean to sound callous, but a public library is supposed to be for everyone. At times for this library there's really only one kind of community member that seems to feel comfortable hanging around. I don't think this is an acceptable state of things when our tax dollars fund public libraries. I wouldn't take kids here either. I strongly urge the leadership to do something about this problem that many people have now noted. The public library isn't a homeless shelter. Allowing it to turn into one will not fix the systemic issues that lead to homelessness and a lack of shelter space. It simply prevents others from using this public resource as intended. If y'all can call security on a Black teenager that was trying to study in the Children's section and bothering no one, surely you can call security to remove disruptive homeless people.

This is an excellent, new, clean, and well organized library in West End. There is a lot of seating…read moreand reading spaces, but it smells foul in some areas because some of the patrons are homeless hanging out/sleeping inside. The service desk employee was friendly and knowledgeable and got me signed up for a new DC Library Card quickly. I love that the library is delivery connected to the Bluestone Lane (cafe/sandwich/breakfast spot).

And McLean library is the only one a beautiful architecture well run by professional people working…read morein the library industry sponsored by Fairfax county education board collecting taxes your taxes what I will suggest to open longer hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. everyday so have a two shifts have a people coming and maybe extra hours after but that's very important because like I know like a Georgetown University library is open from 6:00 a.m. a lot of people want to come research before they go to work in the same time your stuff can do restocking books any other things cuz the place is already the main expenses are electricity and the heat which has to run anyway so the place is available

My favorite library. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very good place for studying or working.read more

A lovely little local library branch! Conveniently located in Virginia Highlands Park, there is a…read morefree parking lot right outside. Also, this library is right by a fenced in playground and a sprayground that is super fun in the summer. A one stop shop! There is a kids section here with some toys for the kids to play and plenty of books. Also, they have crayons and paper available and several kid size tables and even a tiny couch- very cute. There is one designated kids computer as well with headphones! Ms. Karen does the children's programming and hosts a great story time on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11. If you have a little one you should check it out! Stories and songs for kids. Best for the preschool and under crowd. The librarians here are all kind and very helpful. Stop by the front desk for a stamp on your kid's hand! Don't forget about summer reading too. There is a bathroom located in the lobby as well as a vending machine. Highly recommend you check out the Aurora Hills Library if you are in town!

This library closed in March 2020 and never reopened. As of January 2021, there's still been no…read morepublic discussion of reopening it in the future, and the county library system hasn't responded to any of the people in the the local community about when or whether it might reopen someday. The only emails we've received from the county library director have been about her favorite Christmas songs and her pet political causes, so she doesn't seem to know or care that people in the community want access to books. The hours for this closed location should be removed because anyone showing up and expecting to use a library will be disappointed. It's just an abandoned building where the county keeps a large container to drop off glass for recycling. (Arlington discontinued curbside recycling pickup of glass in April 2019, so the abandoned library is being used as one of the dropoff sites. Recyclable glass of any color can be dropped off 24/7 in the dumpster-sized bin.)

The library team is always so positive and helpful. I always have a wonderful experience!read more

I used to love visiting the library when I was a kid. Now I enjoy it as an adult. The location is…read moreconvenient. It isn't as pretty as the renovated MLK library but it is useful. DC residents can print 20 copies a day. There is a computer room. You can sign up for multiple 15 minute sessions or one 70 minute session. The room is mostly quiet and students aren't allowed inside. The monthly events are varied and interesting. Authors participate in Q&As about their book. The library sets up displays with a featured author, including books you can borrow before the event. There are story readings for kids. There is a self book checkout scanner by the copy machine, but I like chatting with the librarians. Street parking is available. The library is attached to Walker Jones school. You may bump into students outside the library entrance, in the early afternoon.

This library is pretty close to our house so I stop by to pick up holds and kids books pretty…read moreoften. the librarians are friendly and has parking at the top of the hill. One problem I've been experiencing frequently is that almost 50% of the time when I'm returning more than 5 books to the counter, at least 1 book will get marked as not returned even though I did return it. It's just a bit inconvenient to have to call the library to report that. they ll do a search and have always fount it eventually. The only other library I normally go to is central and this has only happened once at central.

Nostalgia review here: I used to come here on Wednesdays in the late '80s for story hour and…read morecrafts. I brought home many a craft, including a bubble blower made of a Styrofoam cup, washcloth, rubber band, straw and Palmolive. My little brother drank it by accident. Thank goodness he didn't eat the construction paper pig I made! We also had summer reading challenges on which we dutifully recorded the books we read on a poster and turned the poster in at the end of the summer for Pizza Hut coupons. Now, my favorite haunt is the Central Library when I'm back to visit...it's more spacious, has more parking and has more resources, but Cherrydale always holds a special place in my heart.

Out of all the D.C. public libraries this one is dated, but it's still worth a visit. It's two…read morefloors and on the second is a bookstore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Restrooms are kept clean and the kids section is large.

One of the first places I go to when arriving to a new town is the library. Just need to know that…read moreif I need something like a good book or quick access to the internet, or just a place where I can relax for an hour, I just need to know it is here/there. Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library is a great place to study and have time of peace and do what you need to do. I tried Starbucks, tried time sharing places, even tried offices, the library is the place I can accomplish the most. Staff are nice and welcoming for new people. I wish they could walk me to the shelf I needed, and not just point in general direction, the obviously want enough. But one of the library visitors was happy to help. Very quiet library. Lots of places to choose. And staff that could be little better.

Nice facility. A patron brought in corn and a drink and a librarian politely asked the patron to…read moretake these items to the outside patio. He refused and started eating the corn - with his mouth open. So low class!!! I overheard another librarian talking to a younger one about anime and bedazzle. I wonder if they went to Otakon nearby which just happened. The staff here have a lot of integrity and work well with the community.

A library conveniently located near Shell gas station, Lotte market, and other yummy restaurants…read more Easy parking right in front. Watch out for random dudes taking a nap in the grass or on the floor. Don't want to accidentally step on them. Cool little room for kids with toys and lots of books. If you help clean up the toys the librarians will give you a sticker! The staff here are helpful and friendly. Lots of self checkout stations. Bathrooms are in front of the entrance. Handicapped buttons to open the doors actually work here. Great local library!