Came here to study. The library is resourceful including…read moremeeting rooms, magazines, audio books, etc. Self checkout is available. There are also plenty of seating for people like me who just want to utilize the quiet space for studying. Big windows that should allow the sunshine come in when it's sunny. The wifi didn't work for my mobile or my laptop so I used my own mobile hotspot. You may hear children crying as children are in the library. There is a parking garage where you can park for free.

Its children section is quite small but they always have activities and I love that they have touch…read morescreen computers with headphones with PBS kids games and more!

I was in Redmond and decided to stop by to try to get a library card for the King County Library…read moreSystem, and it worked! A section with a few computers near the entrance is dedicated to applying for a new library card and you'd have to fill out an application on a website on the computer. Then, you go up to the librarians to have your application processed. The librarian was very detail oriented and friendly, I loved talking to her. The library is medium sized, not too big for a library, but still felt wide and spacious. There is AC and I like that there is a bus stop right outside so that I can comfortably wait for the bus that takes me home.

There was never a library I didn't like, including the Redmond Library. I normally visit the…read moreBellevue location, but while I was in the area, I decided to check out what the selection was like here on a Friday. And it was a solid library with books to explore and purchase. The Redmond library is located across from city hall and is walking distance to the Redmond Transit Center. When I visited on a Friday afternoon the library was quiet and did not have as many people here as the Bellevue location normally has, which was nice. When you enter the library, there are shelves near the entrance for books to purchase from the Friends of the Library sale, which is worth a gander for some really cheap deals. I was easily able to return books and browse through the selection, as the different sections were easy to find and there was ample seating. Not far from where I work out, I'll make Redmond library an option for when I need to return or pick up books.

The area around the library has been under construction for a number of years. I agree with a…read moreprevious post that parking is tricky because there's limited space around the area. I'm not a fan of parking garages. The library itself is spacious and very open. The high ceilings and bright natural lights greet you as you walk through the door. There are plenty of rooms for studying/conferences. The librarian is so helpful. There isn't enough self checkout computers. Also, they close early on the weekdays (I think 5pm). Bummed that they don't have handy little paper/pencils to jot the codes (location) down near the lib catalogs. My old dementia brain can't remember anything. Pro tip: if you need a particular book, it's better just to put it on hold. Said that it was available but couldn't find it.

We were pleasantly surprised to be meeting friends in this area on a day when the library was…read morehaving an outdoor special event. I have to say, the staff at this library set the bar HIGH for KCLS - engaging my children (even the shy one glued to my leg) in what they like to read, finding books for them that they haven't read before but match some of their interests and validating their opinions about the books they were reading. They also ran a tight ship organizing a popular summer lunch program. On this particular day, there weren't enough bag lunches for the number of people who came - but they scrambled and arranged for more. Wish we lived closer so we could enjoy this beautiful community more!

I needed to get some homework done and came here to work in a quiet environment, assuming that's…read morewhat a library would offer. I was wrong - the staff talked nonstop for hours at a very loud volume the entire time I was here. I went to the back room thinking I could have some more peace and quiet back there, but there were a bunch of people hanging out talking loudly the whole time. I will not be returning to this location. The staff is unprofessional and the people I encountered here don't seem to respect the other people around them.

The library is on the small side but this review is more about story time. I love bringing my…read morechildren to story time with Miss Jenn! She is wonderful and does a great job getting the kids involved in learning and having fun. They sing songs, dance, read books, learn letters, numbers, and sign language. Then they have open play with lots of toys. On Wednesday I bring my kids to the 10:30 storytime and stay for the 11:30 so that's two hours of entertainment. Great for rainy days when you can't go outside. I also like that the computers in the children's section have great learning app/games.

The parking lot at Kingsgate Library was moderately full today, Thursday 7 December 2023, when I…read morearrived and parked midday. I had a book to return and found the electronic returns slot easy to use with instructions clearly communicated on the screen above the returns slot/conveyer belt. Which door(s) to use on entrance/exit were also clearly marked. Different sections in the library were labeled with signage. In addition to sections for books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines, there were computer work stations, study room(s)/space(s), and tables with chairs open for use. I looked over some of the books in the non-fiction and biographies sections, opting for a biography on John Muir. On my way towards check out, I found some information about the United States of America naturalization process. I thought that was cool. It also got me thinking about how one would go about learning both about the naturalization process and the history to be tested on for a naturalization test if moving internationally. While I did not get something this time, perhaps a book on the naturalization process logistics would be interesting, generally speaking. Still helpful to have informational flyers/pamphlets with some introductory/resource information available/accessible. Self check out and check out with a librarian stations were located closer to the entrance/exit in the standard KCLS computer set up. The desk/counter the self check out computers were located on was in the theme of a large slab of wood for the counter. Overall enjoyed the feel/ambiance of the library as well as the offerings.

Looks like they do a major spraying down on the computers with chemicals after they close for the…read moreday. And for what? To eliminate germs? That is totally normal, to come into contact with germs EVERY day. That's how you build up your immune system. Not only does they chemicals they spray onto the keyboard and earphones cause cancer, it deprives humans of coming into contact with GERMS, which is VITAL to build up your immune system.

The website says they're open 7 days a week. I drove 20 minutes when all other libraries were…read moreclosed and faced a closed sign. Apparently they're open by appointment only.

Such an amazing service! I can't always get to the library in the open hours so having a place to…read morepick up my materials at my convenience is a huge asset. Love there is an area for recommended staff reads and books for younger readers.

Friday morning: crazy loud kids, ignorant parents, invisible staff…read moreToday was a bit of a shocker: after a few quiet minutes, multiple moms with their "little angels" arrived and the library turned into a crazy loud daycare center. While the moms slurped their lattes and exchanged the latest celeb gossip, the kids were running around, played hide and seek and were crazy loud. Don't get me wrong: kids in libraries is a wonderful thing but whatever happened to good parenting or librarians enforcing a basic standard of behavior? Going forward I'll go to the Issaquah library instead. It's a shame because the Fall City library has a good selection of books and mags, they have exhibitions from the Fall City Historical Society and they are perfectly located next to Aroma Coffee. But with librarians (and parents!) not doing their job this place is going downhill :(

I have to say that I love this library as a place to do work. With working from home, it's nice to…read moresee different surroundings every so often. With l no middle schools or high schools close by, this cosy library stays pretty calm all day. WiFi speed is fast. If you want a coffee or a snack, Aroma Coffee is next door!

Stopped by this library on a Sunday since it was one of the few open, and parking was super easy --…read morealways a plus. The building itself is pretty spacious, but you can tell some of the facilities are on the older side. The restroom was out of order during my visit, and overall the space felt a little dated. What really stood out, though, was the staff. I watched three different librarians patiently help someone with a computer issue for almost an hour, which honestly says a lot about how dedicated and kind they are. Even with the older interior, the service here makes this library a solid community spot.

I'm a city girl and I am use of the people outside and inside. WONDERFUL place to study and if ur…read morea Lookie Lou, then U can handle the cultural differences! Thank you Kent Library staff for having borders on disruptive people! I enjoyed my stay and the opportunity to do my accounting ;-)