This is my second review because a lady behind the desk was so kind to me today....and I wish I had…read moregot her name but I will be returning and I will get it then. She had such a lovely warm manner and lovely eyes and she made my day thank you

I popped in here to escape the rain during a day trip to Cork. They had free wifi and it was warm…read moreand sheltered so it was the perfect place to hide out. They don't have a public restroom which was a shame, but otherwise this is the perfect place to burn some time. I sat down and connected to the internet and listened to an audiobook for a while. It was a lovely little place to take a rest.

I really enjoy using the Library in Cork City, I always find a book that I want to read, the staff…read moreare very friendly and answer any questions that I have. I moved to Ireland recently and decided to join the library, I just happened to by in the city centre, when I decided to pop into the library and join it that day. I am so happy that I did, I have been requesting books that I have been wanting to read for a while now, the service is great and I am really looking forward to using it more

FRANK O'CONNOR LIBRARY 01.10.10 Fair play to the management…read moreof the Frank O'Connor City Library in Mayfield: they always seem willing to give an artist an chance. Called in there the other day and found a solo by young Silverheights artist Keith Wright and an exhibition by a local amateur group. Some of the ladies in the amateur group were taken with the quality of Wright's work. He had just a handful of paintings on display and most recreated actual moments from the history of the Second World War. His captions showed that quite a lot of research had gone into the scheme as, in the case of fighter planes (one shown strafing a Normandy beach), the type of plane and the pilot's name were mentioned. There is a limited market obviously for this type of painting, though his prices (€200-300) were reasonable but, if the local ladies are right, Keith is on the way up and will be breaking the limits in the future. I am a regular visitor to the Frank O'Connor Library. It is a fantastic facility, supplying not only books but also films and music on videos, DVD and CD. The staff are extremely helpful and there is even a home delivery service for those who are ill. You can also help yourself by going online where you may order or renew your books etc. It also hosts special events and all during September - every Wednesday - the spotlight is on the famous Frank O'Connor, after whom the library is named. A terrific and friendly service at a very reasonable cost

I was in the Douglas area and decided to go to the library, as I wanted to pick up a few books to…read moreread. I didn't have anything in mind and just decided to have a browse around and look to see what they had to offer. It was my first time in the Library in Douglas and I was AMAZED with it, it was big & spacious, there were plenty of desks, to do work, & plenty of seating, if you wanted to sit and enjoy reading a book. There are plenty of books to choose from, the staff were friendly & the public got to use the machines to return or borrow books. It is a great Library and I highly recommend using the service, I am looking forward to going back again

After hearing many positive things about this library from colleagues I decided to join. I waited…read moreto be acknowledged for nearly two minutes - two people stood behind the counter, neither were serving anybody. I was eventually asked if 'I was alright' although this seemed like a major put-out. I explained I wanted to join and was handed a form to fill in. I was then informed that my drivers license, garda ID or my staff card (from a local university) were not accepted and I needed a letter with proof of my address. I explained I lived in a house share and was asked for proof of my tenants agreement!! I explained this was not specified on the website and I had driven out of my way to the library. With no apology or polite - or any - explanation from the young man behind the counter I was rudely stared at by the librarian - and when he continued to stand there glaring at me I turned and left. I was hugely embarrassed, made to feel as if I had done something wrong and was an inconvenience to be gotten rid of by this particular young member of staff. All in all a very upsetting experience.