What a beautiful library. Big Roomy, Spacious, Lots of internet terminals, lots of terminals in the…read morekids section, specials for moving on discontinued, and the children's sections is unbelievable. This is Library the way it should be!!! Please take your children here and get them hooked on reading!!! It will change a life!

Beautiful, large library! Great place to bring your kids (all ages) and enjoy one of the many…read morethings this place has to offer. They have tons of kids programs with an amazing staff coordinating the entire thing. My youngest loves the preschool story time and my oldest enjoys the origami and writers workshop. They have a great book selection as well as DVDs, books on cd, puppets, etc. Also, they sell gently used books for only 25 cents! Love this place!!!

It's so awesome! One of our top 3 places in Idaho Falls. The unique design of the building, having…read morecool seating options, yummy treats, and delicious coffee and chai!

"Books won't stay banned. They won't burn. Ideas won't go to jail. In the long run of history, the…read morecensor and the inquisitor have always lost. The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas. The source of better ideas is wisdom. The surest path to wisdom is a liberal education." -- Alfred Whitney Griswold, Essays on Education

I've been to this library several times over the course of two years or so and it's a phenomenal…read moreplace to get your research and informational needs met. They have a great selection of general materials and are also a bit of a repository for many archival materials, as well. I know people that work here and everyone that I have received assistance from have been friendly and professional. The student lounge is cool and comfortable. They have couches, tables, and many power centers for you to use and recharge your electronic devices. They also have vending machines and a gigantic chess set in the shape of an Aztec temple. I should have taken a picture of that one. In any event, the Oboler Library is a cool spot to visit and study in and I will definitely be back to use its wonderful services. Oh, and they're open until midnight most days depending on the semester.

Eli M. Obler Library has almost any book, magazine, newspaper...etc. you could ever need. They have…read morea ton of tables with comfy chairs to sit on. The student lounge on the first floor is great for lounging around and doing homework. They have 2 drink vending machines and 1 snack vending machine. They even have a fish tank. The fishies are so cute! The staff at the library is kind and helpful. If you have any sort of research question like how to find an article...the reference staff will be more than happy to help you. This library is a great place.

Cute library. Small, but cozy. And, while they have tons of posters around touting that "Reading…read moreis Fun" and "Libraries are Great" you wouldn't know it from the staff. No greeting--no nod, no smile, no acknowledgment at all. When I did find the book I was looking for I was informed by the male librarian that I was on the wrong side of the desk for checkout. So, I moved over. He sat down, did something with my card, the book and a stamp. Mumbled something about when it was due (I think) and then he left the book lying on the desk in front of him, rather than picking it up and handing it to me. While he was checking me out the two female librarians chatted on the other side of the desk. No eye contact from either woman. I love libraries. I recently moved to the area and could hardly wait to get my library card because libraries can bring people together and help them feel like they fit in until they truly do. Not here. Apparently, at the Portneuf Library, reading is NOT fun and libraries are NOT great.

Quite a pleasant library to pass a rainy afternoon in. The wireless internet connection is good…read more There's lots of books though not many magazines. This week there was a ballot measure to replace it with a new larger library. It did not pass. This is a pretty good library though, for the size of the area it serves. I'll be back again tomorrow.

Kind and welcoming staff, quaint library with decent collection, worth visiting if you are in Lava…read moreHot Springs.

The Lava Public Library is an amazing place. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful…read more They go out of their way to see that any request is thoroughly researched. I have enjoyed borrowing Books and Media from the Lava Public Library for about a decade now ....and I have always been satisfied

We came to ID for a conference my husband was attending, and I desperately needed a quiet place…read morewith Wifi to get a few hours of work done. Madison Library was such a pleasant surprise. The ladies at the information desk were very kind and informative, they have GREAT free wifi, they have especially comfy chairs/ottomans, extension cords for devices, and there's even a fireplace. It's especially quiet as well, and there wasn't any noise from the children's section. This library is nothing but inviting :) Thank you.

Walrus & Carpenter Books feels like stepping into another world. The shop has this wonderfully…read morehistoric, slightly chaotic charm where books are tucked into every corner and stacked on nearly every shelf. It's the kind of place you could easily get lost in for hours. What makes it especially interesting are the unique and obscure sections. You'll find everything from Japanese writing and culture to American war documents, along with fascinating historical materials. There were even vintage Pocatello postcards and books featuring famous photographers like Edward Weston. They also host open mic nights, which feels so friendly and community oriented. Honestly we didn't even see a single employee while we were there, but we had a lovely time wandering wherever we wanted and exploring the space. Cozy, a little wild, and completely packed with things to discover. A dream spot for curious readers. Great finds and used books are priced well.

I thought the inside of this bookstore was pretty cool. I love bookstores and this one in…read moreparticular had an interesting layout and a variety of book topics that I enjoyed looking through. However, when I went to the counter to buy a few of my finds the owner Will seemed to be friendly and we seemed to have a pleasant conversation until it turned slightly political and he suddenly had a profane outburst (calling half the country "Motherf_____s). I don't care what side of the political aisle you maybe on, I think it is inappropriate, unkind, and intolerant language. Also, I think using vulgar name-calling to describe people you might disagree with discourages thoughtful communication. And without thoughtful communication developing love and understanding becomes more difficult. I love and care for many different people with many different varying political views. What someone believes politically does not make them less worthy of love and understanding. I'm unlikely to visit this bookstore again because of the interaction I had.

The library is nice looking and the front desk staff are friendly, but the facility was built as an…read moreopen air library - no dividers or walls, just one big room. The idea that some people come to work, not scream and holler, is a foreign concept here. The staff has no problem with all the kids showing up and calling over to the desk, or to each other. It's like a big rompus room. So much for the work that I needed to get done. One of the noisiest libraries I've ever been in.

This library is really good and for a small place like AF the choice of books is really…read moredecent.Before I got Kindle app I used to go there , even after though I prefer my books to be stored on my devices electronically I would occasionally grab a book (or 5) for my kids from them. They also have really nice summer program , encouraging younger generation of kids 2-12 to read.Most entertainment options are affordable nowadays and people read much less , than what they used to few decades ago so it is nice to see someone make an effort to encourage young kids to read.The only improvement I could possibly think of to the summer program would be to consider parent's point of view : f.e. if kids ages 2+ are allowed than toys given to them should not be marked "small parts not for kids under age 3 " , also it probably sounds like fun for a kid to play with water and to get wet, but not so much for a parent of wet kids , who has to drive them around. Oh and do not Google their hours in summer library closes much earlier than 8 pm .