Libraries are great. I think most people have fond memories of visiting as kids and if you're like…read moreme, those memories are very suburban. The libraries I grew up visiting had 90s flair, and while amazing spaces that kept me entertained all summer long, they didn't have the grandeur of an iconic inner city library - like this one. The first time I stepped foot in here as a young adult I was in awe. It's just a gorgeous building, and incredible atmosphere to sit and read. The parking garage is set up to look like a bookshelf which I think is cute, and I love how you can just get lost in here and enjoy the space. It just FEELS like a library which sounds dumb but is true. What pushes this into five star territory for me though is the rooftop terrace. On a nice day there really isn't a better spot for an urban picnic.

The downtown library is a nice building…read more I specifically wanted to use the study room but you can only reserve it a max of 2 hours and then when your session over you can extend it only then if no one books it. So for this sole experience I wouldn't use my library card. The area in downtown doesn't offer many parking options and the garage is high.

This introvert is finally at ease in the library!! Everything is easy. You can reserve books you…read morewant online and pick it up in a special "reserved" section and then check out the books at the kiosk. You don't have to talk to anyone or stand in any lines! So great!

The Mid-Continent Public Library in Lee's Summit is a great place for free events, such as concerts…read moreand story time/crafts. We attend many music concerts, such at Mr. Stinky Feet Christmas show in Dec 2011 and toddler story time. I love the toddler story time which has a great story teller and fun crafts afterwards. My son is 3, and too old for this group but it is my favorite compared to the Pre-K story time, which we did not enjoy as much. The person whom they have story tell for Pre-K story time is not as good or entertaining for the kiddos. They offer great selection of books, CDs and DVDs too, for both kids and adults. I have not been able to join in on any of the adult classes or activities but I've heard they are also great. Overall, I highly recommend this library to anyone in the area looking for some free and fun things to do for yourself or your child!

Obsessed with the library!! This library offers free cooking classes and I was able to snag a spot…read morefor the comfort food reimagined and 10/10. From the teaching to the food, everything was amazing! Our instructors were so sweet too. They let us know everything we could be doing to perfect our food. I've been here once to study and it was a good vibe! I enjoyed how spacious it was and how it had a cafe and when I went.. LEGO! That's always going to be amazing for me.

This library is great and so much more than just books. I typically use the app to reserve books…read moreand cds and pick them up via the very convenient drive thru window. You can also drive thru to drop books off. The app is easy to use. This location has a little coffeehouse and they have a culinary area that I've heard great things about. I'm sure there are so many more things to use and enjoy here, but I seldom go inside.

The Johnson County Library system is great and this location is massive. We recently visited with…read moreour five year old and she loved the kids area. It's filled with kid sized shelves, tons of picture books, chapter books, and kids DVDs. The librarian was so kind and got her all set up with her own library card, we checked out her items, and she's been loving exploring all of her recent finds.

I visited the central library today with my grandson and mostly in the children's area. Because…read morethis library is the central library it has a great variety of books and resources. My grandson who is currently 14 months enjoyed the activity center on the wall. I went through the collection of board books for toddlers and selected some to check out for him. The library was clean and quiet and has many excellent resources. I do wish they would have a more balanced approach to their selection of materials though.,

this is the best library.They have a lot of books and the interior is beautiful.There is a kids…read moresection and a teens section and a adult section.They also have free library programs.And they also have a christmas program too! This is the best library ever

This is such an easy library to be a fan of. The location is incredibly ideal, just off I-29 and…read moreright on the Platte City exit with lots of other shops and restaurants and banks. Inside, there's a decent quantity of books available, but what's nice is they always have the New York Times bestselling books present and on display. There's also a very large selection of dvds and CDs and other multimedia content. This library offers 6 public computers with full Internet access and a few others with library catalog capability. There are plenty of chairs, desks, and couches available for leisurely reading or quiet work which I highly recommend taking advantage of. Furthermore, there is a large room on the north end which is used for special activities, including children's readings and art projects! One more thing I really like here is that they are open till 9 pm on Monday and Thursday evenings... Very accommodating for later schedules. A downside is it's not open later more often... But what can you expect in a small-town library? The staff here are super, super friendly and a huge help with anything the customer needs. The facilities are new and nice. Come and enjoy this library as much as I do!

This is my first time stopping by this library and it has instantly become a new favorite study…read morespot for sure. As soon as you step into the library, there is a cute little coffee shop called Post Coffee. It is modern, has lots of seating, and is playing soothing music in the background. The library is also super modern, with LOTS of seating options. There are so many different chairs and tables to pick from so each person can find their perfect fit. There are also charging outlets everywhere which is something I look for when i'm studying. There is a small "cubical" space where there are little dividers between each area so you can focus on your own work without getting distracted from the person next to you. There is also a computer area, study rooms, and an open area. Lastly, there is lots of parking so you don't have to park on street or far away!

Great study location! In my opinion, I find the location on 7 Highway to have more options for…read morereading/books but the Colbern location has so many places to study!

Great place. Wonderful people. Readm people, read! One of our best freedoms. Use your library;…read morevolunteer! Parkville branch is clean, new, friendly, comfortable! Has devices to help you on Internet, print (even from your own devices), sort, organize, read. I'd like to see a great reading chair for seniors with lumbar and neck support - be able to reserve your time in the chair, and that's the only improvement I can think of. Excellent location. Good parking.

The kindest people work here (thank you especially to Lydia - I hope I spelled her name correctly -…read morewho looked over my passport application for me and was so wonderful and thorough). It really reminds me that public libraries are the first and last bastions of knowledge and reverence for learning a lifetime love of reading. Neil Gaiman (love him) said it best when he said, "Google will bring you back, you know, a hundred thousand answers. A librarian will bring you back the right one." As long as our society has public libraries, I have hope for the future.

The library supports this farm community, better than Big city Libraries with significantly larger…read morebudgets. Book sales are the best I have been to, "You should see my home library". Locals come to; play cards, fellowship, and connect with their community. The library has several places to read comfortably, and they have a helpful friendly staff, that have even helped me write grants. Good selection of Movie DVDs, Books on CD, Large print books. It has an active Friends of the Library.

A library that's not just where books live!…read more Me .. had a meeting and did a little bit of work. If you can't find a quiet or somewhat quiet coffee shop.. there's always a meeting room here, and complimentary WiFi without a library card no less. Functional, spacious, convenient and clean!

This is really a hidden gem, just a couple blocks from the plaza. It's spacious, very…read morewell-maintained and even have their own parking garage. The staff was incredibly helpful and they have rooms that you can rent for work or personal events. And never thought I'd say that the views were great from a library, but they are. Parking on the street isn't too bad if you can't find anything in the lot. I'm just so excited that there's still libraries and that they have good selections and comfortable places that you can purview books.