Greedy and underhanded. Be careful at this location. Fees are not explained to you properly. $37…read morefor late fees on dvds. My first time ever renting dvds in my life. They would not wave the fee and refused to let me use the computer until it was paid. I will definitely be finding another library. Very disappointed.

I have spent my entire childhood and adult years at Danville Public Library. I am always greeted…read morewith kind librarians and I never had an issue with safety. There is a homeless shelter across the street from the library and the homeless people often frequent themselves there. I am all for everyone regardless of socioeconomic status being able to come to the library and use the services. There are amazing selections of books and DVDs. You are even able to use digital services like Hoopla to get free books on your electronic devices. I am glad to have this library in my community and I highly recommend you to visit.

Great staff that have worked there a long time. It shows there is a great culture there!read more

I absolutely love this little library. A true gem among Boston's treasures. Walking through the…read moredoors is a step back in time. Presumably built in the 1950s, it remains virtually untouched by modernization (aside from the computer terminals, which are free to use for all visitors). Old wooden bookcases house a vast collection of adult and children's books. Old-school tables and chairs still adorn the (large) children's section. Even the heavy gold curtains hanging in the windows reflects the ambiance of yesteryear. And the librarians? Well, just as warm and inviting as the library itself. If you ever visited libraries as a child, you'll have a sense of revisiting your childhood when you visit the South Boston Library.

Small library but the desk people are friendly and helpful! They have desktops you can use for a…read morecertain amount of time and if no one is waiting, they're fine if you keep working. I usually print documents and have occasionally checked out audio books on CD.

I love this library. So many activities for the kids, classes and groups for the adults. The new…read morebuilding is amazing. Lots of space, nice collection of books, wonderful kids reading room. In the summer, Fizz and Boom rock!! This place is a wonderful addition to the community.

I do love this library and always have. It has been a huge part of our community and Roanoke county…read morehas tried to listen to concerns and comments along the way. One comment I want to reintroduce is opening back up on Sundays. Real shame to stay closed since Covid.

I don't agree with any kind of negative review of South County Library. To the "avid reader in…read moreparticular; no public libraries ime (including more than a few in the DC Metro areas) stock significant numbers of new books....the flow of the most current titles is often affected by demand both within and without the public library space in general. The staff here are generally very helpful. The reference staff are resourceful and have assisted me plenty in aquiring obscure titles via intra-library loans, and call me promptly by phone when an ordered title is received. The place is always clean and neat looking both inside and out. The building design and layout is uniquely attractive and the floorplan is spacious and efficient; the views of the surrounding areas are calming. There's a very nice quiet room upstairs, with a faux fireplace and comfortable seating. The book-drop slots and window-service drive-through are convenient. I've been to more than a few libraries. South County can hold its own with any public library anywhere. Of course that's my opinion, so check it out in-person and see for yourself.

The Roanoke Public Library is a wonderful resource for the community. Located in the Downtown…read moreRoanoke area, in a building that went through renovation from the original, it maintains the classical relaxed look, yet at the same time, it has those modern touches that has kept it up with the times. It now has a Virginia Room where people can do research on the history of Roanoke, among other things. And around this area it has meeting rooms where one can reserve to do research or to meet. Besides the traditional bookcases with books, the library has an extensive computer area located in the Darryl G. & Young-Ja Howery Mezzanine, as well as a cellphone charging station. I tried charging my cellphone there with the cords provided and a notice came up on my phone that this cord was too slow to charge my phone and to try to use another one because with this one it would take 8 hours to do so. This is one of the reasons I only gave this library a 4 star rating. The intention to provide modern services was there but not the execution. I brought it to the attention of the librarian to see if it could be corrected for the future with better charger cords, or even better, with devices where you can rest the cellphone on them and they would automatically charge the phone. I'm sure that after the Library Director reads this review he will follow-up because he is a very knowledgeable individual and wonderful human being. The librarians here are all very friendly and helpful. In the basement of the library the Blue Ridge Literacy is located. This is a place where among other this they teach English for free to immigrants new to the area. A reality that I can not leave behind is that many of the homeless of our community frequent the library during the day as a refuge to keep cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter. Something that the library could do is have a station with booklets and information to help these write a resume, and look for and apply for a job using the computers. It could also offer workshops in one of the meeting rooms to teach and develop the skills needed for them to overcome the adversities that lead them to be homeless. Throughout the years the library has played very important roles in the community, and through creative thinking and innovation, it can find new ways in the future to meet the community's need head on.

Great little library with really helpful librarians. The book selection isn't huge but you can…read moreorder from any of the libraries and get it sent to this one

The library is located in a strip mall by Kroger. There are many programs and activities for all…read moreages. Children can make crafts and participate with scholl activities. Adults can get their taxes done (for free) with AARPs volunteer program. The library has toys for kids and wheelchairs for adults. The web site has useful information on events and books. The employees are so nice. There is a private study room where you can have a low key celebration or eat. You just need to reserve the room if you want to guarantee the space and you need to clean up your mess. The soft chairs are comfy. If I had kids, I would bring an adult to supervise and check out books while another adult went grocery shopping. This place is awesome.

The Westlake Library has books, movies, computers, children's programs, free wi-fi and moreread more

They have a nice meeting space for groups. My book club meets here, but you can reserve the room…read morefor lots of different things. Really nice they are serving their community in this way. Look fwd to using their book and research services!

I really enjoy taking my 2 y/o niece to this library. It's a small library, so they don't have as…read moremany books, of course, but I love the atmosphere. They have a great area for kids with several types of toys and a smaller table for them. We've never taken advantage of the service but they also have iPad's available for kids with educational programs! Lastly, the librarians are so helpful and kind!!! I never feel stupid when asking questions! Lately, I stopped in because our printer wasn't working and they helped explain how to print photos from the PC's they have available. I did that for a nominal fee and was VERY impressed by the quality! I just cannot say enough good things about this little library! HINT: Just be prepared for the kids wanting to check out the church playground, which is essentially in the library's backyard. :-)

The Ridgeway Branch of the Blue Ridge Library is my grandson's favorite place to go read as well as…read moreplay in their children's section. Since the pandemic has altered the way we do things I am so pleased with the way they are handling the virtual checkouts. The staff is so friendly and goes the extra mile to find what you need, calls to let you know holds have arrived and I am especially happy with the activities that they have come up with and materials provided to give children seasonal and holiday projects that are both educational and fun.

I'm very pleased with the Ridgeway library. They have a decent selection of fiction and a good…read moreloan policy. Two weeks on books with a ten cent fine for late returns; three days on DVDs with a dollar a day fine for late returns. Ridgeway is one of five locations all connected with interlibrary loan and they have a good online search that will tell you if the library has a particular book or DVD, where it is, and whether or not it is currently checked out. You can check out from any location and return to any location. You can ask for something that is currently at another location and they will transfer it to yours. The locations are Bassett, Collinsville, Martinsville, Patrick, and Ridgeway.

I love the library at SML! There is plenty of parking. The surrounding area is beautiful. There are…read morecomfy places to sit. If you don't have a laptop or other device, you can sit at one of the library computers. There are used book/movie sales, activities and classes (photography, computers, internet safety, etc). When it isn't crowded (which is frequently) you can stay longer at a computer. There are lots of activities (and toys) for kids. When the weather is warmer, it is fun to go across the street and grab ice cream or pizza.

The library is more like a coffee shop. It is noisy with people talking loud and using their cell…read morephones like no one else is around.