Small venue, but very helpful staff, and decent selection and variety of materials as well as…read morecommunity activities and projects make this library feel homey and inviting.

I am very happy with the new Main branch. It deserved it new makeover. It has plenty of space for…read moreadults, teen and children. The library staff are very helpful. I have visited after it's reopening. My son's school had library days once a month during the latter part of school year. If your child go to school in Tacoma, then they most likely have a library account through Pathways. It allows them to check out 5 books at a time. We have joined the Summer Reading program. There are museum passes here if you want to go with your library card. That is awesome for the library system offers this! I will update this again because I need to take pictures and inquire about more things this library offers. So far I put materials on hold and pick them up. They do offer hotspots to checkout. Those are high demand. Those take a while to get. This library is closed on Mondays. This library is on the bus line. However some residents can ride the bus or ride their bikes to the library. There is some parking spaces at the entrance. I definitely believe this public library is worth visiting and staff here are awesome. They are very eager to help.

whoever starred this library anything less than 4 stars needs a mental health assessment. there are…read moreseveral providers of mental health assistance in the area. hard pressed to find a better library in the state let alone the country. maybe your own personal library is 2nd to this but i highly doubt it. not only is the history prevelent but the staff and opportunities are endless. tought i would square up the yelp average.

Always a quiet place. Nice welcoming staff. very clean, very helpful and very friendlyread more

Disappointed in my experience here. I came to study but there is a bad smell from the homeless…read morepeople that have taken residence inside. One woman was cussing and talking loudly in the back even with children present. Staff did nothing. Not planning to go back anytime soon.

I love it. Very friendly and knowledgeable librarians. Would…read morelike to see more activities for school age kids though.

They got better magazines now and they hosted a great fix it fair this weekend. Perfect place for a…read morecommunity to be itself

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.

Very enthusiastic, sweet and helpful staff members my first day there. They set me up as a member…read moreand explained how it all works along the way and it was a pleasure talking to them. The space is pretty chill and it was surprisingly active in the library compared to the outside when I walked in. It was also Lego day so it was cute seeing all the kids building their legos with their parents.

I visit this library branch for baby story time! Super easy parking and helpful staff. The first…read morevisit I stayed after and got signed up for my library card. Quick, easy and I was on my way!

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

I was looking to save time after work and I found a library where I would be able to print a…read moredocument I needed from my email. This library is beyond my expectations. Great size and a large variety of books! They also have plenty of open computers to search their catalog, as well as stations for using their computers for browsing the Internet, school work, and etc. Very suitable for studying in groups or alone. Free Wi-Fi, or reserve a computer station. They even have little rooms to study in for those who need ultimate concentration! Great selection of books and great overall for anyone.

This library is the very best! It's clean, well staffed with pro and friendly librarians and books,…read morerecommendations for good reads throughout and a calendar to boost for fabulous things to do! I've got lots to do to prepare for upcoming meetings. I'm so happy I live here!

The library is small and cozy, and I've visited a few times with my kids or alone. However, I've…read morenoticed that I'm rarely acknowledged by the librarian--she never greets me when I arrive, and when I leave, I'm usually the one to say goodbye or wish her a good evening. Interestingly, I've observed that she greets others as they come and go. This behavior feels discriminatory, and it's not just her; other staff members seem to act the same way. It gives me the impression that we're not welcome there. You can often sense people's attitudes and feelings, and it seems that if you're not of their race, you're treated differently. It's unfortunate, especially considering it's a public library meant to serve everyone equally. .

The library is average size for a small community but something about the acoustics amplifies all…read moresounds which is horrible if you're there for some quiet reading. I agree with the other writer that there is some difference in the Staff's attitude based on the customer's ethnic/racial background. Hours are reasonable apart from that they are closed on Sunday and Monday!

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.

I normally love this library and have been checking out books here for years. Recently, I checked…read moreout a book that was in bad shape. I specifically remember pulling it off the shelf and laughing that it was trashed because it was a book about hiking with kids and I thought "this is why we don't have nice things". Returned the book later and ended up getting charged FULL PRICE for the book because of water damage. I explained that it was returned in the exact condition I checked it out in and basically got called a liar because "we wouldn't put it on the shelf like that". Moral of the story is don't check out a book if it already has blemishes or damage cuz you might end up paying for it.