I brought my 4 year old daughter here on a Wednesday for her first visit & library card. We also…read morejoined the 11am story time. There is a 10am time available also. She really enjoyed it! The staff member reading the story was enthusiastic & encouraged the kids to participate with hand gestures & songs. They got to do water color painting afterwards, too. The book checkout process was so simple thanks to the high end computer that just scans the books on its own when you set the stack on there. The staff was friendly as well when greeting us. We have made story time a regular event now :)

Very nice smaller library along 72nd. Upon walking in, you're greeted by some very friendly…read morelibrarians. Schedules of kids activities, programming classes and other pleasantries were listed at the front desk. More than anything, I was surprised at the number of different sections to relax here. The children's area was bright and had plenty of area to read and be read to, in addition to a half a dozen computers. A number of study carousels are available for those wishing to get their study on, and all include plenty of outlets. Perhaps the coolest area they have here is the fireside reading spot - a few comfy chairs and a place for your coffee! More books that you can shake a stick at and a nice selection of DVDs for rentals. All in all, a lovely spot to read, study or just hang with the kiddos!

When I moved here there was a long delay in getting an apartment and then in getting internet…read moreservice. I was here a lot! Librarians were very courteous(except one who was consistently grouchy- I avoided her) and of great help with internet; computers; reserving books.. etc.. I was surprised by how many people used the library. many students used the computers for school work.

This is quite the impressive library in downtown Yakima!…read more A lot is changed in downtown since we last lived here roughly 15 years ago. Growing up, we definitely underutilized the libraries in town, but being away in areas where libraryuse was encouraged and where the activities there were sought out, we figured it was time to check things out in town. The library system throughout the valley is very impressive. Everything from Sunnyside on up to Yakima is well integrated and they have much more to offer than I previously appreciated. At the downtown branch, there is a lot of stuff to see and do! Just to the left after entering is a kids area with some toys, educational materials and lots of kids books. In the room past that, there's a sitting area for reading as well as plenty of computers if there something that you need to get done thereor if you just need Internet access. I believe it's a one hour time limit but it can be re-upped if needed. They have access to tons of different journals, online catalogs and even a couple of very industry specific programs. It's a nice option if you don't want to pay for such things at home. The upstairs is full of more books including a very impressive cookbook section. It's nice to have that option to grab one and try it out before buying. The folks that work here are incredibly pleasant and very helpful. In the summer times they even have a number of STEM related programs and activities for kids. Growing up here, I had no idea that these resources were available within the library system. Now that we're back, we're going to make sure that we utilize them!

I visited this library a month or so ago with my 3-year-old. It is a nice environment, and my son…read morewas able to play with a couple of toys they had out. We enjoyed looking at the fairy tree they had made with different items to spy. Aside from the nice space, I asked one of the librarians to help me find some beginner books to take home for my older son who is just starting to read. She was very helpful and understood that I needed a variety, and that having some more simple books to build confidence was as important as having some that might challenge him a little. I hadn't thought of that and was grateful for the thought.

Can be great, though uncomfortable if you are not "Shiny happy people." If staff doesn't understand…read morewhat you need, then it's your fault as you are different. They will try and start a fight to get you trespassed. Even when, such created aggravation is averted and they "get it," the fake friendly conversation is data mining. Different is not "variety," that is for books. "Different" is a problem the library doesn't want.

We totally enjoy The Richland Public Library! This library facility is open 7 days a week, and…read morethis is awesome! Our family definitely enjoys I'm using this space for leisure, school and social events! The summer months we are enjoying the reading circles, ukulele classes, and simply a place to browse books! The magic of actually looking for books, the smell, and ability to flip pages brings all the stories to life in different ways! We will continue to share our journey.

GREAT place to take a dump. Bathroom is clean, well-stocked with toilet paper, and most…read moreimportantly, climate controlled. Admittedly, the local homeless population sis also aware of this, so my last deuce had the ongoing soundtrack of an old man giving himself a full-body sponge bath in the handicapped stall, but hey, that's what happens when you free shit. The library itself is not bad. It was remodeled a few years ago into a boring, shitty modern building with no character and uncomfortable lounge chairs, but there's books, and it's hard to go wrong with books.

This library is part of a multi-county library system based in Vancouver, WA. It's pretty…read moreextensive for a town this size. There are several computers available for use - some days people line up before opening time to get at one. Arrive early and assert yourself - you don't have to sign in at the desk, just take a right when you go in the front door and find yourself a computer. There's also wireless access for those who come with their own laptops.

The people are always friendly here. They've got wi-fi all over the building, and a good selection…read moreof books that's always changing. Being part of the bigger system means you can get almost anything.