This is a very cute and new library. I didn't have a problem with finding parking but there's…read moresurrounding areas that you could probably park and walk to the library. There's a little garage with some parking space but could fairly be a little tight. There's a flight of stairs that you will need to walk up to get to the library entrance or elevator available, if needed. I would say that this library is not as quiet as other libraries I've been to. You know how when you enter a library and it's super quiet that even a whisper sound loud? Well, not gonna find that here if you're looking for complete silence. No library voices in here. There's plenty of windows so there'a a lot of natural lights available. I would totally recommend here.

Neat little bright with glasses library with underground parking and lot parking. Two rows of…read morecomputer terminals. There were some rocking chairs (just wished some of the chairs were comfortable to sit on).

Modern and reasonably quiet but with a lively, productive vibe. Bathed in natural light, with…read moreplenty of seating of various kinds: long tables, big tables, small tables, lounge chairs. Staff are efficient and available. Restroom is adequate. Parking is excellent, especially with basement parking which is protected from the elements.

This is MY library. I live 3 miles from it. I used to visit this library a lot in person before…read morereading ebooks was possible. Now I try to do all my reading that way and visit less frequently. This was a poorly designed and thought out library, way too small for the community it supports, one with the highest income by zip code per person for any similar sized city in the US. The parking lot is too small, the spaces too tight and the parking garage is horrible. It is dark with huge concrete pillars everywhere and with tiny parking spaces. The concrete posts are scratched and chipped from drivers hitting them with their cars. I had to rescue a driver whose new Volvo was wedged tightly against one of the pillars and she couldn't figure out how to extract herself. The side of the car was completely smashed. The parking lot is frequently full, forcing us to park in an adjacent church parking lot and hike to the library. The entitled patrons who can't be bothered to park in the church parking lot park in the 5 minute short term book drop parking stalls forcing those of us who came solely to return books to hike back and forth from the church simply to drop off our books. I like that they have a copy machine with which your library card offers a few free black and white copies a week. A color copier too that offers fewer. As a note, the Snohomish Library system is WAY more generous with their free copying privileges. They also have a much larger selection of books, and more of them per title. The gas fireplace is nice. I've sat there a few times while reading magazines. The Redmond and Issaquah libraries are far superior to the Sammamish library. They are located too far away for me to use often, but I'm always sad when I visit them and am reminded that MY library is so diminished in comparison.

I was in Redmond and decided to stop by to try to get a library card for the King County Library…read moreSystem, and it worked! A section with a few computers near the entrance is dedicated to applying for a new library card and you'd have to fill out an application on a website on the computer. Then, you go up to the librarians to have your application processed. The librarian was very detail oriented and friendly, I loved talking to her. The library is medium sized, not too big for a library, but still felt wide and spacious. There is AC and I like that there is a bus stop right outside so that I can comfortably wait for the bus that takes me home.

There was never a library I didn't like, including the Redmond Library. I normally visit the…read moreBellevue location, but while I was in the area, I decided to check out what the selection was like here on a Friday. And it was a solid library with books to explore and purchase. The Redmond library is located across from city hall and is walking distance to the Redmond Transit Center. When I visited on a Friday afternoon the library was quiet and did not have as many people here as the Bellevue location normally has, which was nice. When you enter the library, there are shelves near the entrance for books to purchase from the Friends of the Library sale, which is worth a gander for some really cheap deals. I was easily able to return books and browse through the selection, as the different sections were easy to find and there was ample seating. Not far from where I work out, I'll make Redmond library an option for when I need to return or pick up books.

This library has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember…read more It's been about a year since I've been here, and almost 8 since I last checked out a book so I had decided to renew my library card as it has been expired for quite some time now. The librarians here are very nice, friendly and helpful, Though not the biggest library in the city I would still say it is one of the best. There are plenty of Books, videos and computer terminals to use. Also, the park outside is very relaxing to just hang out, sit under a tree or just read a book from the library, listen to an iPod, or just sketch...or just take the little ones to the jungle gym area.

Came here to study. The library is resourceful including…read moremeeting rooms, magazines, audio books, etc. Self checkout is available. There are also plenty of seating for people like me who just want to utilize the quiet space for studying. Big windows that should allow the sunshine come in when it's sunny. The wifi didn't work for my mobile or my laptop so I used my own mobile hotspot. You may hear children crying as children are in the library. There is a parking garage where you can park for free.

This library is large! I'm a nerd and love going to the library. There is a lot of space to work,…read morestudy and borrow a computer, printer, scanner/fax if needed. You are allowed so many pages to print for free weekly up to a certain amount in b&w or color. My printer died, and I don't have the funds right now to get a new one, so the library has been a saving grace for me. I also have had to use the scanner/fax option to get things in, and it's really a blessing, considering it is 50 cents a page to do this at FedEx Kinkos and it's free at the library.

I'm a huge fan of libraries! And what's especially cool about the King County Library System is…read morethat you can go to any branch within the KCLS system and check out and return items, even if it's not your primary branch. It's convenient to access the different KCLS branches if in the area, so when we were in Issaquah, I decided to check out what this library had to offer. Located on Front Street in Issaquah the branch is a good size for services and such. It's smaller than my primary branch, but is larger than other ones I've been to. There was a large meeting space right by the entrance, that you can reserve for free. Parking on Front Street is pretty easy to find; however, I did see a parking lot behind the library. There was also a Friend Shop where you can purchase used books for two bucks or so. And though it's not in a separate room, it's located in the entrance way of the building and has an honor system where you put your money in the cashbox. There seemed to be plenty of space for tables and chairs spread out throughout the library for lounging, in addition to a couple study rooms. Book selection was average, but saw that the DVD selection had a better assortment of TV shows than my Bellevue branch. It's nice to know that when in Issaquah I can check out this location for what it may offer and utilize the same services that I can at my primary branch.

This library is beautiful. The architect did a fantastic job. The floor to ceiling windows bring a…read morelot of life into the place. The layout is peaceful, it's easy to find what you're looking for, and parking is a breeze. I appreciate that one can go online, at home or while at the library, and hold items that are checked out already and then be notified once they are ready to be picked up. It's great that King County offers this. I also love that I can go online and ask for a piece of work that is currently unavailable at all in the library system, and they will purchase it. Thank you for doing this and keeping learning alive for the community.

The area around the library has been under construction for a number of years. I agree with a…read moreprevious post that parking is tricky because there's limited space around the area. I'm not a fan of parking garages. The library itself is spacious and very open. The high ceilings and bright natural lights greet you as you walk through the door. There are plenty of rooms for studying/conferences. The librarian is so helpful. There isn't enough self checkout computers. Also, they close early on the weekdays (I think 5pm). Bummed that they don't have handy little paper/pencils to jot the codes (location) down near the lib catalogs. My old dementia brain can't remember anything. Pro tip: if you need a particular book, it's better just to put it on hold. Said that it was available but couldn't find it.

A great quiet place to hang out and read or do research. The windows on the ceiling give it great…read morelighting and the workers are nice and helpful.

Come here all the time to pick up books for my wife. Books are always super well organized in the…read morepick up area. Whenever I need help finding something the staff is Incredibly helpful which is much appreciated. They also modernize - they have kiosks that make returns at all hours easy and they have provide access to libby which has a ton of digital books

The parking lot at Kingsgate Library was moderately full today, Thursday 7 December 2023, when I…read morearrived and parked midday. I had a book to return and found the electronic returns slot easy to use with instructions clearly communicated on the screen above the returns slot/conveyer belt. Which door(s) to use on entrance/exit were also clearly marked. Different sections in the library were labeled with signage. In addition to sections for books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines, there were computer work stations, study room(s)/space(s), and tables with chairs open for use. I looked over some of the books in the non-fiction and biographies sections, opting for a biography on John Muir. On my way towards check out, I found some information about the United States of America naturalization process. I thought that was cool. It also got me thinking about how one would go about learning both about the naturalization process and the history to be tested on for a naturalization test if moving internationally. While I did not get something this time, perhaps a book on the naturalization process logistics would be interesting, generally speaking. Still helpful to have informational flyers/pamphlets with some introductory/resource information available/accessible. Self check out and check out with a librarian stations were located closer to the entrance/exit in the standard KCLS computer set up. The desk/counter the self check out computers were located on was in the theme of a large slab of wood for the counter. Overall enjoyed the feel/ambiance of the library as well as the offerings.

Former King County library director Gary Wasdin looks like central casting for trailer park…read moreresident. He got his job by showing on his resume how good he is at fund raising. What he doesn't say is how he tricks the community into funding totally unnecessary projects just so he can burnish his resume. I am still furious about that totally unnecessary Kingsgate library renovation back in 2014. He tricked the community into funding it by saying our library hours would be greatly reduced and our reading material drastically cut back if we didn't come up with the funding. So we approved it. And guess what? Our library immediately then gets closed down for a year and a half we lose 90% of our books. Straight out of the third world playbook. And he gets 5% kickback from the inflated contract. Now he is at the Chicago tattoo museum, right where he belongs. He will fit in well there. All we got in the renovation was to move our toilets 50 ft further inside the building.