We love visiting this area. FYI that this is a standalone library, NOT part of the Pierce County…read moreLibrary system. The bottom floor is very much kid-oriented with kid's books and a rather large play area. Sometimes the play area is quiet, and other times it seems like everyone in the city shows up with their kids to hang out. The top floor (very smartly) would be better for the adults seeking some quiet time. And although it is not part of the library itself, my kid enjoys the playground and the sprayground in the summer (both just outside the library). There are also plenty of nice food shops in the area, so it makes for a fun outing.

This is probably the best library in the area, based off of the ones I've visited! We came in here…read moreafter playing at the park and it was a great second stop to tire my kids out. First off, this library is huge! Two whole floors, and it's very well decorated and maintained. The kids area is going to be what gets us coming back over and over. It's in it's own area and has lots for kids to play with including giant Lincoln Logs, foam blocks, a stage for performing, a play kitchen, and more. Plus all of the great books! From what I saw, they have a great and inclusive selection for kids. And another bonus.... The library is (obviously) free! This is definitely worth the visit if you're looking for a spot to take your kids that'll be guaranteed fun and not harsh on the wallet. My four year old and two year old had a blast so we'll definitely be back.

Great place to spend quality time with great books…read more It's clean quiet and well stocked with great books. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful so what ever your reading desires are this is your place.

Super friendly staff set me up with a library card. Easy to find books, a nice wall of books you…read morecan buy! Cheap! I just got back from their book sale and they had a room of books they sold super low prices. Highly recommend this library. (Events for teens nearly every weekend)

Jaryl was phenomenal with their customer service. Swiftly and quickly got me and my wife's library…read morecard. Printing is simple and swift. Easy to work around. Their help and patience with explaining things to you is wonderful. Printing is $1.50 credit. I do feel this is not allot for printing. Coming back from California where I got 10 pages a day at my local library, it's a big change. However I am grateful to have free printing as I needed it. I give this a 4 star for printing is expensive however customer service is amazing.

Seriously, when they say libraries are quiet they're referring to this place. Selection is small…read more(hence 4 of 5 stars), but you can always get books transferred into this location. Staff always willing to help and are aware of the people in and out and make sure everyone is having a good experience. Great location to return books and always something to find to read. Semi-annual sale of books with the best prices you could ever ask for books (I still am dumb-founded at the great deals I got on some hardbacks- 4 books for $3 which I easily would have paid $20 for all of them). Ask the front desk and they can tell you when they hold the sale (I want to say March and October).

Good for a small town area. Peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Great area for toddlers and little…read morechildren. May need an upgrade and more selection of books and resources.

I like this library very much. It has a good variety of things regardless of its small size…read more Computers are available, printing is available. The staff is friendly , the restrooms clean and there is great deal of parking.

Looking for a new book to add to my reading pile, I stopped by Federal Way Library at about 1:30…read morep.m. on Saturday 9 March 2024. The parking lot had two lots that I saw. The first was parking around the road of a roundabout with a hoisted rocks art piece in the center. The second was a lot tucked behind and across from parking on one side of the roundabout. The entrance to the building was easy to spot and benches to the side of the entrance and in the entryway were in use by library patrons. Inside the entrance and to the right were water fountains, restrooms, and group rooms/spaces for different usage. There was abundant work space with table(s) and computer(s). Chairs/other seating was available throughout the library. In the non-fiction section I found the aisles labeled by approximate topic. Looking for something in finance/economics, I found the section in a second row of the stacks. One book on the restaurant industry from an operations perspective caught my eye, so I went with that one. Self check out stations were located across from the main walkway from the entrance into the library. Checking out was straightforward and both the computer and receipt printer had no issue(s). Librarian stations were located off to one side, opposite the side with the water fountains and multi-use rooms, closer to the entrance.

The Federal Way Public Library was a bit tricky to find at first since the sign is partially hidden…read moreby trees when approaching from one side. Once inside, it was quiet and calm with what seemed like a variety of random services available, though I didn't explore them in detail. The children's area is thoughtfully separated, making it a good stop for families. There were plenty of computers available, even on a weekend. Printing is affordable, with $1.50 of free credit per day and reasonable rates at $0.15 for black and white and $0.50 for color. Parking was no issue at all. It was spacious and easy to access. On a sunny day, the lot even felt a little scenic. Overall, it's a solid local library with a peaceful atmosphere. JY review

Not much resources (ie: free wifi, public computers, book checkout) available for the public. But…read morethis library is pretty new and is quiet enough to finish what I need. I used to love reserving the Chihuly chandelier room (or any of the other private rooms) for study groups, team meetings, and class projects. I see that they added collections of magazines to browse through in this library. I definitely will be coming back from time to time.

Clean and dead quiet. A good place to work on one's own computer or paperwork without the…read moredistractions and drawbacks of public libraries.

I'm not sure who is responsible for managing these events, but the situation has become ridiculous…read more Children were running everywhere and cutting in front of others, and there was no effort from the librarian to maintain order. Meanwhile, staff closely monitor parents and children who are simply browsing (security included) while large groups of kids run around causing chaos. Attending events here used to be enjoyable, but that's no longer the case. When regular patrons start leaving because of the disorder, it's something that should be taken seriously.

Nice library. Spacious. Plenty of computers and helpful librarians. Ample parking. Just don't fall…read moreasleep inside or they threaten to have you banned LOL but kinda YIKES!Even if it's a deterrent to keep homeless from going there for naps, that's kind of harsh b/c if you fall asleep in your seat who are you hurting? Most, if not all, of the "customers?" are courteous and follow the rules. It's a clean and quiet enough place. Many bathrooms and event rooms and they often have many interesting events going on. The hours vary but they seem to be open every time I've needed to run in and print or check out a book. Another cool thing is, you can print a certain amount for free, and I'm not talking like 1 or 2 pages, it's a good amount I just can't remember it.

Love this library; awesome place to bring the little one. It's doesn't seem like much but when…read moreyou're home with two little ones all day and just need a moment of quiet elsewhere; this library is so nice to bring them. This location offer such a amazing atmosphere for him. They have computers that are free to access for the little ones and adults. There was a safe place for him to use crayons and color pencils without making a mess. The location itself is not super big which can be one of the perk since you can see everything without feeling overwhelmed. Their variety of kids books are just so diverse and visible. The first thing you see when walking in is the kids books section which makes it feel super welcoming. The walls are painted super cute and kids friendly. The staff is all super nice and helpful on helping me checkout the books for my son. They didn't mind that my son was yelling slightly even though I felt bad about it; he went to the back counter and instead of telling me to get him out and making me uncomfortable they made him feel welcomed and spoke to him nicely. They asked about his day and offered him stickers. This to me was just such a amazing experience because having two little ones are not easy to care for. Overall, this location surpassed all my expectations with amazing librarians.

Don't go here. Their print preview showed everything as normal I paid almost $10 to 49 pages…read moreprinted and I couldn't use a single page for my court. It's fucking ridiculous and they needed to refund me and they refused. They told me it's because it screwed up. They couldn't give me an actual answer they just kept saying it's goofed up that's what she kept saying over and over with no explanation or elaboration but blatantly refusing to give me my money back. It's pretty stupid because the preview shows that my shit is going to print out normal and that's definitely not what happened so they should've paid me back but nope they refuse. Super great library. Don't go there they are scammers

Though this is not a huge library, it is quiet and well-kept. The restrooms are clean. WiFi here is…read morereally fast at a 120 Mbps download speed. I see that laptops are available for loan Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm & Sat: 10am-4:30pm. This is a good choice for a place to sit and do some work.