We love this library! We come here often. The staff is always friendly and helpful. We have…read moreattended the local events the library has put on as well as used the meeting rooms there. There are nice clean restrooms and an elevator to go down to the lower level. They seem to really try hard to meet the needs of their community!

They are doing the best they can under the circumstances. I…read morejust read "green e's" semi literate ranting and wanted to counter that. Masks are required. It isn't their choice nor their law.

This library has the most friendly and helpful staff. They offer story reading times for the kids…read morewhich is great...yes, I've listened in once or twice because I'm a big kid myself. There are plenty of computers, a printer, a copier, and a fax machine so you can get all your business done in one spot. DVD's, books on tape, magazines, I love this place. A library card can pretty much get you all the books/dvd's you can carry in your arms. This is my favorite library

Wanted somewhere quiet to study. Children are constantly screaming and crying; no one stops them or…read moreasks parents to go outside instead. Others in the library just plug in headphones and turn to max volume to drown out the sounds of crying children and loud, distracting chatter. Poor selection of books. Minimal seating areas and few outlets.

McCleary Timberland Library is a very awesome Library very great people that work there a lot of…read morevideos TV. Series DVDs lots of books lots of games people do and a lot of things that they do with kids this is one hell of a library should give it a try

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.

Sorry that Wheelock is still closed for a while, and happy to see that it will be back in business…read morenext month. I've been a fan of this branch since I moved to the area about 7 years ago. Great staff with helpful attitudes, quick responses to requests for information and for guidance on how to navigate the online requests for "holds", etc. Looking forward to seeing and inteacting with them again soon. Thanks, Wheelock, for being there. And Best Wishes on your return in June.

Maybe it is a coastal thing. Maybe it is a Washington thing. I realize full well that I will be…read moregoing through regional culture shock as to things are done coming from Colorado and maybe getting a library card may be one of them. Acquiring library cards seem to be increasingly more complicated to get even back in Colorado. I had library cards in Fort Collins and Denver for a number of years and maybe being a long time holder I might have escaped the complications. When I got a library card in another Colorado town they wanted to see a bill with my address on it. My monthly car insurance bill was good enough. But to get a library card out here in Tacoma it is more difficult. Someone said getting a library card here in Tacoma is harder than applying for a credit card. That is no joke. I have been to two library locations trying to get a card and the library on 7001 6th Ave. I was told to get a library card I had to present a utility bill with my name and address on it. Well, Steven's name is already on that. At this first location I was told that a valid Washington ID and the utility bill was the ONLY way to get a card. I went to this location and the receptionist mentioned that there were a handful of other bills besides the utility bill that they would accept but again I needed a Washington license. Someone said that they had an out of state license and got a library card in Tacoma but they had difficulties but eventually got it by applying for it online. This person was renting out a subleted house so no utility bill was mailed to his name here. So I applied online and have not gotten any response. Not even a "We are sorry. We cannot process your request at this time." And that has been two weeks ago. It is implied that the Seattle library may be just as hard as Tacoma. Is the entire west coast this way? The only way right now I can check out a book from the Tacoma Public Library is to borrow my friend's card. Sorry if that is not proper protocol but I guess you will have to deal with it. So is the entire West Coast this complicated to get a library card? Please let me know fellow Yelpers. I don't often check out books from the library because I am a slow reader and have to return the book before I can finish it. Sometimes though I just want to check out a book and not have to go buy it. Besides checking out books there are other items I like to utilize at libraries...but you need a card. In this day and age where libraries and literary groups are trying to get people to read more and are on a star crossed lover search for the next Harry Potter series to encourage more reading one would think getting a library card would be easier. P.S. I do have bills coming to my present Tacoma address, it is a bill for my phone and car insurance. I am working on getting a Washington state license. By then it may do no good because they will probably run background checks, credit reports and want your annual income in order to check out a book. P.P.S. The receptionist did issue a internet card for me which was a step in the right direction.

This location is in the smaller side. Nice area for kids with blocks, toys, and puzzles. We didn't…read moreend up staying long, the smell inside was bad and 2 grown, homeless men hanging out in the back of the children's section made us a bit uncomfortable.

Nice little library by the Town Center. The staff is very friendly, helpful and patient. There is a…read moredecent selection of children's books as well as multi cultural reads. There are free computers to use as well as a section of computers that are specifically for job seekers. The only thing that dampened my spirit was watching and listening to how impatient the Assistant Branch Manager was with an elderly employee that I'm assuming was new. It made me uncomfortable to watch so I can only imagine how the employee may have felt! Other that, I think that it's a nice neighborhood library and I will continue to patronize it!

What a cool thing to have right in the middle of the town! There's a nice parking lot a few feet…read moreaway from the well, so it's easy for people to fill up multiple jugs of water and load them up into their vehicles. The water comes out from a pipe and empties into a metal grate so there's no pooled water to worry about. It wasn't busy when I went, and so I just took a sip from the stream of water coming out. It was cold, refreshing, and slightly metallic tasting. Not too bad. There are advisories to not boil the water as it was tested and noted to have high levels of manganese, which boiling would concentrate and potentially cause health issues if consumed in large amounts.

You folks in Olympia have a real treasure!…read more Ya'll can often be found filling up your empty water bottles at the town's artesian well located in downtown Olympia. I regret that I did not take a photo as this well has been given an artistic facelift. It is adorned with a mosaic of mostly blue tiles and it is beautiful. Thanks to Miss Jeannie J. who brought me along as she filled her water bottles, I too have been to the source and filled a water bottle myself. I can attest that the water is in fact crisp, clear and tastes great. I understand why the people of Olympia love their well so much. 2014 - Review # 37

Government is a pain in the butt but it is an essential pain in the butt if you want to maintain an…read moreorderly society. I have already dealt with many of the offices in the county and I have to say that I have been impressed with the attitudes and great service provided by the employees of Mason County. I was also very impressed to find out recently that in the main county building #1 that you can have documents notarized at no charge if you are a resident of the county. There are two people in different departments that can do it and you just have to ask around to see who is available.