We have passed by this branch library on Lantana Road many times and decided to stop in to check it…read moreout. The branch is large inside and has a large parking lot outside with many limited mobility spots. Good to see so many people taking advantage of the services, both young and old. There is even a Creative studio with all the equipment needed to create your own pod cast or other visual production. The only negative was in the print media (Newspaper) section. Several publications were missing sections or even whole days in the middle of a week.

We'd been driving by this library for a few years and finally decided to stop in and see it in…read moreperson. There are always a lot of cars parked out front so it's obviously busy, busy. This is a relatively new library for Lantana. It was opened in 1923 but according to all reports it took a bit for it to be built -- construction delays, etc. It replaced their former library which was located in a bank building. This place is large! It is packed with books and tapes, etc. There's a long bank of computers in cubicles that can be used. And most of them on a mid-week mid-day time were occupied. There are private nooks and seating areas throughout. A reference section. A children's section. And most impressively, a recording room where you could do podcasts or filming of some sort. When we came by, there was a line of folks to get into the auditorium/meeting room. I'm not sure what was going on there, but they do have many programs and activities for families, children, etc. Overall, it was spacious, clean, and well-organized. It could be a bit overwhelming for some people. But it is easy to see why it is well patronized by the locals.

The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach is the oldest public library in Palm Beach County,…read moreFlorida. The roots of the library are in a free reading room in the Congregational Church at the corner of Datura and Olive Streets that was offered by the City of West Palm Beach in 1895. In 1899 a $100 donation was given by Henry Flagler and with the reading room book collection, the library opened in a houseboat donated to the Palm Beach Literary Society by Commodore Charles John Clarke. The City's first permanent library was in a Spanish style building that faced the Intracoastal Waterway. It was dedicated to the men and women who served in WWI. In the 1960's, a new City library designed by architect Norman Robson opened. In 2009 the library moved from the water to its current location on Clematis where it is part of the $30 million City Center Complex. Today the library is focused on providing its half a million visitors a year programs, services, collections, and technology. There is so much to love about this library. The lobby has public art pieces. The first floor has an extensive book collection and a café serving coffee, shakes, smoothies, and pastries. The second floor has a children's room, computers, music, and movies. It was surprising to discover that in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Clematis Street is a historic institution that has been offering free education for over a over a century.

I have never felt so humiliated, intimidated, and unwelcome in a public library. My experience with…read moreSupervisor Bethany Hankin was one of the most degrading customer service interactions I have ever experienced, and it left me questioning whether I was treated this way because I am a Black woman. As a nursing student preparing for the NCLEX, I drove to this library specifically to study in a quiet environment. Instead of leaving feeling supported by a public institution, I left feeling emotionally shaken, embarrassed, and deeply hurt. The issue began because library staff made an error when booking my study room. Rather than acknowledging or attempting to resolve the mistake professionally, Bethany immediately approached me with hostility and aggression. I remained calm and respectfully tried to explain the situation, yet she spoke to me in a confrontational manner, discussed me within earshot of other patrons, and publicly embarrassed me over an error that was not mine. The most disturbing part of this interaction was Bethany's decision to threaten to call security on me while I was calmly trying to explain what had happened. At no point was I disruptive, threatening, or disrespectful. Being threatened with security simply for attempting to resolve a staff mistake was frightening, humiliating, and completely unnecessary. As a Black professional, I cannot ignore how this interaction made me feel. I left believing that I was treated differently because of my race. Whether intentional or not, the hostility, intimidation, and lack of respect I experienced were unlike anything I have encountered in a customer service setting. A supervisor should lead with professionalism, empathy, and conflict resolution--not intimidation, public humiliation, and escalation. Bethany's conduct reflected a complete failure in customer service and de-escalation. Her behavior was not only unprofessional but also damaging to the welcoming environment that every public library should provide. Because of this experience, I will never return to this library. I sincerely hope library administration conducts a thorough investigation, reviews any available security footage, speaks with witnesses and staff members, and provides Bethany with substantial coaching in customer service, de-escalation, implicit bias, and respectful communication. No patron should ever leave a public library feeling degraded, singled out, or afraid simply because they tried to discuss a mistake made by staff. This experience is something I will not soon forget, and I hope the library takes meaningful action to ensure no one else is made to feel the way I did.

Very versatile choice of books, love the children's section. All the ladies are very nice and…read moreinformative

This library is nice and spacious although it is only one floor. There are plenty of windows to…read morelight up the place. The children's area is very big and accommodating. The printer is not able to print in letter, which is a great inconvenience, but it does photocopy in letter when needed. The staff is friendly in my experience. I don't like how they have the teen section completely sequestered and you can't stay in the closed off area unless you are a teenager. I don't know if there's some sort of predator situation in this area and they've had to take these measures. They have study areas but they are not soundproof. The internet censorship is a little bit ridiculous and out of control. I tried to access a website for the Palm Beach clerk and it was blocked. But the staff is friendly and they help you with their computers if needed. They should also work on getting you the books that we request to be bought because I have requested many books and I've never received any feedback on them acquiring any of them although I've been here for years.

It is a very old library that was built in 1941. There are a lot of books about Florida culture,…read morefiction and non fiction plus books in other languages. There are nice people who are there to assist you.

Cute old building, helpful staff, with business support amenities like faxing and…read morecopying. A fine asset in the community

I've been to this library several times since it's my voting location but I have never registered…read morefor a library card - today was that day. Everyone there was welcoming and helpful. I got my card and instructions for borrowing e-books, audiobooks and movies. I walked through the library and was rather shocked to see that they are still on the Dewey decimal system - - being in academia, I'm used to the Library of Congress system. I thought Dewey was no longer used! The parking lot is large so parking was not an issue but I was surprised to see just how many people were in the stacks perusing books. I'm glad to see that the library (brick and mortar) is still alive and well.

I visited this library branch to attend a speaker presentation. The building was clean, there was…read moreplenty of parking, and it was easy to find. The large conference room was nicely air-conditioned, which was especially appreciated on a hot Florida day. I've actually been here before for another event, and it's a great venue for community programs and presentations. If you're attending an event here, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it, and the ample parking is definitely a plus.

This place feels like a different type of library. Very clean, very organized, great staff. So many…read morefun events. My son and I love coming here!

The worst library I've been to. It's not quiet and the staff is rude. 0/10. Visit any library north…read moreor south of here instead it's a lot better.

The new library in South Florida…read more Canyon Branch Library at Canyon Town Center in Boynton Beach, Florida This new state-of-the-art library (built from scratch) was opened in early 2025. It is a nice library with a lot of everything to be provided for patrons in their community. The architecture is really cool, the staff are great people and the performance of library's customer service is sufficient. It is the library branch for Palm Beach County Library System

The area west of the Turnpike between Hypoluxo Road and Atlantic Avenue has been the focus of large…read morescale development. Along Lyons Road more than 10,000 homes have been built. To meet the needs of this growing western Boynton Beach community, Palm Beach County's 18th library has opened in Canyon Town Square. The Canyon Branch is a two story library that opened on January 11, 2025 behind the amphitheater of the Canyon Town Center. It covers 33,000 square feet offering a flexible environment designed for enrichment and collaboration. The beautifully designed library has over 130,000 lendable items, including books, DVDs and digital media. There are also desktop computers, printing, scanning and free Wi-Fi and patrons can borrow laptops. There is also a large meeting room, smaller conference and study spaces, two themed areas for children and teens, and a CreationStation and Makerspace for exploring digital and traditional arts. Additional amenities include self check out, a drive-up service window, a separate drive-up book drop, and an outdoor plaza with solar-powered lighting. It also has a recording studio similar to the one at the main library in West Palm Beach. I love all of the cozy seating spaces set up throughout the library for people to read, learn, and engage. This state of the library is a wonderful resource to connect the community. One of the most unique features of the library are the six columns that hold up the canopy at the entrance to the building, They are the canvas for Opening Minds, an art installation Brad J. Goldberg, who was selected from a pool of more than 70 professional artists from all over the world. Each of the columns is uniquely etched with book titles, music, quotes, and streams of binary code to symbolize the role of libraries in both the physical and digital realms. These pillars represent the many ways knowledge is shared, preserved, and celebrated. The six columns have more than 400 contributions, in 13 languages to reflect the wide range of cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds that Make up the community. Reading them is meant to spark curiosity and conversation. ​

They redid the library!!!!! I've been to the old on and didn't realize this was walking distance to…read moremy home. I've been in and out of Pompano for almost 10 yrs now. My heart always brings me back and is where I am the happiest. Love how they have rebuilt the city especially east of Federal. I remember coming here 15-20yrs ago and wow. Very happy & I don't think I'll leave unless its to move to Italy! :)) But the library is great for studying. Doesn't have a huge selection of books but enough to keep your neurons stimulated. They also have many free classes for the community. Today I attended a meditation class before I did my school work. Very clean and the plus it's across from the beach! :)) I'm glad they decided to keep the library in this location! It's PERFECT! :)) Online has the schedule of all the classes offered at this branch! Locals should definitely check it out! Only way to help prevent or at least slow down dementia and Alzheimer's is to keep your neurons stimulated! Play chess, do puzzles, eat healthy, cardio, lift weights, meditate, peaceful mind!

This little country library by the beach is very quiet. Not many people come here. You can charge…read moreyour phone and laptop. Contrary to what some post, during library hours, parking in the library lot is currently free. Confirmed by the signs posted in the lot, and by the staff.