When I pulled up to this library I was already impressed. It's so spacious with a thought out,…read morefunctional design that makes sense for a large library. The cafe space is no longer in use by the coffee cafe but this library still has a lot going for it. There are multiple meeting/ community rooms and reading lounges. The children's library is huge and every librarian that I spoke with was so helpful and nice. Desks, tables and armchairs are all over the place. It's wonderful here.

My visit started out fine. A kind employee helped me locate a pencil sharpener. However, around…read more4:30 pm today, an EMS crew with a stretcher hovered around a woman sitting at a computer. She hadn't been bothering anyone, making sounds, or causing any issues. She was just sitting there. They proceeded to ask her questions about how she was feeling, what day it was, etc. She was talking coherently but the three EMS employees and a library employee had her circled for at least 15 minutes after taking her vitals and wouldn't leave her alone. Obviously I don't know what happened. But I saw them wheel her into the ambulance. Beware if you're having an off day, or act a little eccentric. You may end up taking a thousands-of-dollars little ride if you don't answer questions to someone else's liking. Disturbing and uncalled for.

Personally, I'm a very big fan of books and also of food so this library location is wonderful…read more It's in the same shopping strip as Panera and just on the other side is a McAlister's Deli and then a Braum's on the other side. The library is spacious and well designed with a dedicated teen area and there's also a children's library and a separate reading "room". For those who need them, there are plenty of computers throughout. I love the library and so far, have been to libraries in 6 different states and I'm so impressed and pleased with Springfield's library designs, so much valuable space for public use and all of the programs offered.

What a neat library. It's pretty cool on the inside, very clean and lots to see. There's plenty of…read morecomputers, tables, seats and books. We really enjoyed checking out a few books. The children's area was super neat, they have a train over the top going around and super spacious. The people around seemed to appreciate and respect the library. Their shop was closed today but it seemed to have lots of neat things. Usually you can walk to Panera bread from the inside but it's currently closed at the time. The staff is very helpful and very friendly.

I like the art on the wall & the creative design of the inside. Very colorful & vibrant. Staff mad…read morechill they always coolin. Being right in the center of downtown makes it convenient for anybody who rides the bus plus it's surrounded by soo many food places. So if you need a study break to grab sum food right fast you good. Plus it's by the movie theater. Bathroom be stankin tho ngl. But that's the only thing wrong wit the spot at least in my opinion

I still like this location, but the bathroom key card checkout system has a significant drawback:…read moreit is possible for someone to walk off with the card. This happened the other night when I was in the library with my laptop, and the librarian said they would have to request a new key the next day. I ended up having to hold it until I walked back to the bus station! Not good, Springfield/Greene County Library. Not good at all.

For such a small town, having a library is awesome. The ladies in the library are so friendly and…read morehelpful. The library is a bit small, but the fact that there is a library in such a small town is still awesome. You can get research from the Internet or books. If this library doesn't have the book you want they can search other libraries in hopes of finding the book you need or want. What a great thing to have available in a small community. This library is always neat and clean too.

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I have lived in several places throughout the country (including bigger cities like Atlanta), IMHO,…read moreSpringfield-Greene County has one of the best library systems. The Brentwood Branch Library is a nice fit for folks (like my mom) who do not want to use the huge branches like The Station or The Center. Even though it is smaller, it has a good selection of children's books, a children's reading program and a decent number of computers for public use. There are a lot of people in our community who depend on the library's public access computers. There's free Wi-Fi and numerous tables to work from. The employees are also very knowledgeable and eager to assist. I gave only 4 stars because the resources are less than some of the larger libraries in Springfield. Truly - I'm a fan!

The Midtown Library is a Life Saver for me! Yes, it has…read morebooks, newspapers and comfortable reading areas but it is so much more! I've taken computer classes there, been coached in the use of their 3-D printer, and assembled important papers via their printer, scanner and Fax machines. Time and again their helpful staff has aided in finding and assembling the research and grant information that I need - To top it all off, the Midtown Library has a Community Refrigerator with free fresh food ! Thank You, Midtown Carnegie Library.

This library was where I was would always sit and wait to be picked up after school. I went to the…read morehigh school across the street. If it's the same as I remember, and it's been a few years since I've visited, there's a coffee bar that's pretty good. And it's your standard library with computer facilities and a decent selection of books. Cozy old building for just chilling with a book.

Downstairs in the Taneyhills Library is the Friends of the Library Bookstore. This review is about…read morethe bookstore, not the library. For decades, I have only been buying my books at the Friends of the Library bookstores around the country. The money goes to support the library. The community donates their books, most of them brand new and hardbound. This is the BEST Friends Bookstore I have ever seen. I come to Branson several times a year, and I load up on books. I buy bags and bags of them here. It is an enormous room full of bookshelves. They are well organized and categorized for easy perusal. Nowhere on earth can you beat these prices!

Ugh, I just got done running home to get a utility bill to show to renew my library card. I've had…read morea library card here for 5 years. First when it was a private library and I donated money for an annual card and now the second year since it has become a public library. I voted YES to it becoming public because I grew up appreciating having access to a library. Now, seeing how elderly the population is here, I hope more and more benefits will be developed for them through this community library. Short version to my mediocre star rating is based on the inefficiency of the one website that the staff can utilize to confirm residency, its ineffectual. As a resident of 5 years and a tax payer for 5 years, I could not be found. I sympathize with people further out of town, the elderly, new commers, and previous or on-going library patrons having to prove who they are past showing their drivers license. The information my paper file they hold has the exact same information that appears on my drivers license! I'm an election judge in Taney county, and the legal residence in the United States are allowed to vote legally easier than trying to obtain a library card here. I receive surveys to better this library and diligently fill them out. I hope this note goes towards addressing this issue. The library staff deserves better tools to assist guests to this library. Thank you,

A tiny library with a big heart…read more They actually have a surprising selection but you can also request books from the Springfield libraries to be went there. The people are charming, they have copy machine, Internet access, children's room, meeting room and are right across from the park! Another small town gem in our beloved Ozark.

I'm normally a fan of this library, but left in disbelief today. The taller lady that was working…read moreat the side drive by window literally chased me down all the way to the back bookshelves to tell me to put my mask over my nose. I can understand this, but I was by myself with no one around, the library wasn't very busy at all! Just thought she would have more important things to do than power-tripping and trying to usurp authority over patrons. Incredulously, she did not have a mask over her nose either. She was wearing a plastic face shield. I assure you the breath from her nose was escaping .