I was attending a political organizing event that was held at the Tredyffrin Public Library…read more I did not have a chance to look at much of the library because I spent most of my time in the main meeting room. The room itself had a couple of tables and did not have a cramped feel at all. It probably has enough room to hold around 100-150 people. It seemed like the library had plenty of books, computers and other resources. There were a couple of parents at the political event and some of them let their kids out in the library to read or do some work. This library had a couple of signs for events at the library including movie nights. Across the street from the library are a couple of pairs of tennis courts, which looked to be in good condition. Once it gets warmer, I wouldn't rule out stopping odd here once in a while to hit some balls. Altogether, the Tredyffrin Public Library is a nice space to hold gatherings/events or do some reading or other work.

Nice librarians. I've been taking my kids (ages 4 and 2) here every couple of weeks for the last 2…read moremonths. The children's section is in the basement and has a ton of books. Signage is great and it is very easy to find the type of books you are looking for. It is also very clean. And there is a decent playground right next to the library. There is lots of parking and an electric charging station in the parking lot for electric vehicles.

Yes, I'm reviewing a library. I know, I know. It's weird, right?…read more I was in panic mode during my final days of studying for a certification exam for my work, so I decided to head over to the library to free me from distractions so I could really focus. Let me tell you, folks, heading to this location for some peace and quiet was a BIG mistake. The library itself is on the small scale with a few tables set up here and there and, from what I could tell, two computers that were available to use. I headed for the back corner (prime studying location), which happens to be next to the location where the two librarians are parked doing their thing. Within five minutes of being there, the librarians were in full on conversation mode about their cats, their friends' cats, this person's family, that person's car...whatever they could possibly think of. This is a library, right? Right. What happened to all the shhh-ing and the inside voices? Or have the rules changed? I decided to stick around and pop on my headphones to drown them out. But just when I was getting back into the wonderful world of Finance, an older gentleman came in to check out a book. This wouldn't have been an issue, but it turns out he already had FOUR overdue books out. Scandalous!!! I couldn't take anymore. I lasted twenty minutes in there. And no, I didn't say anything to them. I should have, but I was better off just walking out and going back home. I guess what I'm trying to say here is, don't come to this location if you're trying to study or concentrate. Or if you do, I wish you better luck than I had.

Very nice Children's library area. A great selection of children's books, toys, and activities for…read morecreative play.

The loudest library in all of the USA. Congratulations. Even the librarians are loud. They used to…read morehave a very hard of hearing lady answering the phones who would SCREAM INTO THE PHONE. Absolutely no respect for the patrons. DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE NOISE. PUT UP SIGNS. I saw 3 people on their cell phones in the 10 minutes I was there. I left because of the noise caused by a patron and the library staff. DOES THE LIBRARY STAFF KNOW THAT THEY ARE IN A LIBRARY AND SHOULD WHISPER. HOW RUDE!!!!!!!! This place is ridiculous. Check the other yelp reviews that mention the noise in this place. WHEN YOUR LIBRARY STAFF ARE CLOWNS, YOU SHOULD EXPECT A CIRCUS.

Great library! My kids love the large kids area. Lots of…read morethings to play with, books all around, and even computers with kids learning games. DVD rentals are free. PRO TIP: with a library card (free) you can rent /borrow digital books for FREE and read easily from your phone or iPad. I like the "Libby" app which makes it super easy! Another PRO TIP: you can reserve free family passes to museums around the area, including the Elmwood Park Zoo for FREE!

Decent library when the wi-fi signal is consistent. Also, why can't I get any cell phone reception…read moreinside the building??? These are issues that I don't experience at any other mclinc branches. Not super busy unless there is a scheduled program taking place. If you need a reliable wi-fi connection- go to Ludington in Bryn Mawr

My preferred choice in local libraries. The staff is friendly for the most part and professional…read more They take pride in their position and will assist you as much as possible. I like it more because there's a special area for children. No offense but they get to chatty when I'm trying to focus. It's always clean and kosher

First of all, I have to say that I am very impressed with this library. This has a great…read morecollection of everything. Plus, I am grateful that they have a pretty extensive collection of DVDs with new release ($1.50 rental for 3 days on new release and a week for old titles). With all the Blockbusters closing around the area, this is the only place where you can browse through DVDs on a shelf. Pretty much everything around me are just RedBox and Blockbuster Express kiosks. There is a nice computer cluster with reference section. Also, you have Children's downstairs which is nice. Plenty of conference rooms for study groups which is nice. My only gripe about this place is that this is a cell phone dead zone. You literally cannot get a cell phone signal unless you walk outside from the building into the parking lot. It would be nice just to set your phone on vibrate and receive calls when you are studying.

My parents have dial up at home, so come Thanksgiving weekend when I had to do major Internet…read moresearch, I opted to come to the library. I didn't have my laptop with me so Panera or other free wi-fi locations were not an option. And so to the local library I went. They had 3 computers set up for Internet use, as well as wi-fi. Did I mention it was free? The connection was pretty good and fast. The library itself is pretty small and is connected to Wachovia. Back when I lived at home, I'd come here for books and movies. They also sell used books as well. Thanks, Paoli Library for your free and fast Internets, without which my 15 minute search would have taken easily an hour at the 'rents.

I bring my kids here all the time because we live close by, but the computers are so outdatedread more

I love this library, as well, but I agree, the front desk people are very loud. Whether conversing…read morewith each other or with library patrons, I am surprised (& annoyed) by this almost every time I visit.

Love this little library. The lady who works the front desk is so loud though... I thought you had…read moreto be quiet in the library??

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