This is the worst library in town. It's the largest and the most resources, but the staff here is…read morecompletely uninvolved with its patrons. I called and requested that a book be sent over from another Okaloosa library. The staff member said that she would place the request, but never did. I needed the book for a class and ended up having to order it to get in it time. They closed the childrens' section down during the summer to remodel (a poor management decision). I made a special trip to the library with my children and was turned away. They do not offer many summer programs for children at this location. Space is being wasted here. Bring in new talent or reallocated the money going to the FWB location to the Mary Esther, Destin, and Niceville library.

The Fort Walton Beach Library is a fantastic library with an excellent staff. We've been going to…read morethis library more and more over the last decade and a half because they have everything we need for research and for personal reads. If it isn't in this library the staff finds it at another library and has if for you, if available, in a few days. The wonderful new children's area of the library is just lovely for parents and children. The construction was efficient and well managed and took very little time. I can't wait to take my grandchildren to see the improvements this November! Hope 'Elmo' is available then too!! The Children Section librarian staff goes to great lengths to encourage children to read. The head of this section, Nancy, even dresses up as Elmo for special reading days and the children and parents love it! We love this library!

A very nice library, but could be more visitor-friendly. If you're not a resident, you can't check…read moreout materials. You also cannot use the computer terminal, the only way to access their Ancestry database. They need to look at what Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL libraries do to be more inclusive.

I'm giving this library a 1 star review because libraries are suppose to be that one quite place…read morewhere you can go to read. I can assure you this is not the place to concentrate as the "librarians" will not be respectful enough to be quiet. Very rude. Not to mention they had water running out of the side of there building. Claiming you couldn't even use the bathrooms because there water was out? That is more than comical. Other than that, I'm sure this is a nice place to get reading materials for your own environment. My first time coming here. I really thought this was a nice place when I first came in thinking that this might be the place for me to come and read all of the time. The librarians showed me otherwise very quickly.

Very nice and well kept area. Great place for plane photo opportunities. Nice for family and…read moreromantic walks. Friendly people and will return. Cool place!

Hurlburt Field......... I spent over 15 years here stationed in Air Force Special Operations and…read morethis is one brilliant base. They have their own housing, some located right on the sound overlooking the beach and water!! There is the private beach where you can relax, swim not worrying about crashing waves and deadly currents, rent a paddle boat, paddle board, sail boat, ski boat, jet ski, pontoon boat, or C-130 Gunship..... JK. There are grills and picnic tables/pergolas available (we grilled lobster for dinner we picked up alive that day at Joe Patty's seafood in Pensacola). Even the "poor people" have huge boats parked in their front yards!! BX is undergoing renovations, commissary is great, infrastructure is nice, base pool rocks, play ground and splash pad are brilliant! You can see a plethora of planes, helicopters, and planes that turn into helicopters come and go all the time doing their occasional "bikini runs" down the beautiful beaches!! A small piece of my heart never left this base.

Quiet, clean, great staff, free wifi. Couches, carrels, tables and awesome study "pods" available…read moreto all. Perfect for studying.

Favorite place to come and study. Although I graduated from here years ago I still come all the…read moretime because I go to grad school online and prefer not to sit at home and work. Plenty of room to study with desks, chairs, couches, tables, and outlets spread throughout. Stays pretty quiet. Lots of lighting. Vending available. Coffee shop by front entrance serves drowsy poet coffee among other snacks. Bathrooms are located upstairs and downstairs and are ALWAYS clean. Staff is friendly. Lots of areas for group studying too and they have private rooms available if you need them

This is a small library. I came here to print out some stuff and was greeted right away by the…read morelibrarian. She was very helpful and gave me a spot in one of their computers right away. When I logged on to their computer, it took a while for it to go to my Yahoo mail. Once logged in, I accomplished what I needed to do. It costs 15 cents to print out one page. Well worth the price.

I use to love enjoying coming here as it has always had a five star rating for me Employees are…read morealways friendly and helpful . I do enjoy reading and read a lot . Sometime in 2019 if I remember correctly I was forced to quit going there . I am probably the only one or at least one of a few with my problem. You see I am extremely allergic to smells . I do understand the reason for strong perfumes that was given when I emailed librarian there at that time so just kept myself away until last week . Nothing had Changed before I left with my books my nose was dripping, eyes red and coughing. Have learned will be for me to not go often . Unless you have the same problem as I do I am sure you will find visiting Mary Esther Library a pleasant experience ,

loudest library in existence. this is effectively a kids playground. kids are running around…read morescreaming. if you want a quiet place to study or read, go anywhere else

Just a nice quiet place to read and study. They have a great brightly painted children's room that…read morehad glass doors that can easily separate the rest of the library off in case your little one is chatty or loud. I love their book and DVD selection. They also have a small video game section for Playstation 3 and Xbox games but it's really small. If you're studying for any of the local entrance exams they have a descent supply of reference books that you can check out and foreign language section right next to it. Plenty of computers to use if you need to go online, 10 page printing limit/per day, an outside patio area that's enclosed for anyone who wants to read outside, and some couches in the back by the magazine section lined with private study desks with outlets for computers/ipads. The staff is helpful and very friendly. They have free movie nights posted as well and story book time for pre-k, just check their calendar. They aren't opened FRIDAYS but you can use the atrium area to sit and wifi your laptop. Otherwise they're open Mon-Thur/Sat&Sun.

Convenient location in Navarre and easily accessible. Extremely well stocked. Friendly…read morelibrarians. And what's not to love about their book sales! The greatest tribute to this library is that my young grandsons love it and insist on going there whenever they're in town visiting me.

This is a convenient, nicely laid out library. We are thankful to have it, as we are new residents…read moreto Santa Rosa County area. I was pleased to find the library to be very nice. My granddaughter loves it, too.. as it has a darling children's reading space. A great small town library! Enjoy ~

Library has a good selection of books. If they do not have what you are looking for, they can also…read moreborrow it from a different library. The base library also has fun programs for the kids all year long.

Welcoming and warm, lots of seats with games and movies available. Friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. Check with front desk for WiFi password.

My daughter and I are avid readers, as are my best friend and her children. We don't always get out…read moreto the library, but when we do, we head to the Crestview branch. It isn't as large, bright, and airy as the Niceville branch, but it is well-staffed and well-stocked with selections. And it is local to us. Best of all, if something is at one of the sister branches, they'll have it transferred for us, which is always nice! I recently went in to the library to return some books, and came across the friendliest librarian I'd met at the Crestview branch in the three years I have lived here. I was in a hurry - my best friend was in the car with 10 children, waiting on me - but now I wish I had thought to get her name. Many of the other staff I have encountered here seem to be worn out, tired of dealing with people. That's not the attitude I want to encounter when I'm coming to find materials to promote relaxation and happiness for me, or education and learning in my daughter. We do love the story hour and arts/crafts mornings. My best friend's daycare looks forward to the days we promise to take them. The changes they made in the layout for the Teen section are nice - nothing overwhelming, but definitely more welcoming. All in all .. we appreciate the Library, the services they provide, and the people who continue to work hard to make it a great experience for everyone.