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    Boatwright Memorial Library

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    16 years ago

    Quiet place to study (most of the time) and you can use the wifi by registering at the main desk if you're not a U of R student.

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    Westover Hills Branch - Richmond Public Library - Working space

    Westover Hills Branch - Richmond Public Library

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Westover Hills

    I was looking for a place to do school work/study and decided to try this local library out. It's…read morenice because it's outside of downtown so not as busy and there's a parking lot which is a major plus. It's small though and there's only one area where you can sit and do work which feels up fast. However if you get there before it gets too busy then you're set. I'd come back though again.

    I love my local library!!…read more ***LOCATION*** As the name suggests, this spot is located in Westover Hills. It's right on Westover Hills Blvd. near Devonshire rd. ***EXPERIENCE*** I always have a good experience here. It's an easy spot to walk or bike to. They have a good amount of bike lock space and a little parking lot behind it. The librarians who work here are very kind and helpful. It's a smaller library, but has most of the good stuff (at least in regards to what I'm trying to read). Like all libraries, you can put a book on hold or have a book sent to this library if it's not at this location. They have computers for their online catalog. They also have quite a few computers you can log into for personal use. This library is a great spot to get some work done or (surprise) read a book. I love all the natural lighting that spills into this space. ***PRICE*** It's free! It's a library. If no one has a hold on the book you're borrowing it'll automatically renew. ***BATHROOM*** There are single all gendered stalls you can use that are clean. ***CONCLUSION*** I love this library for its librarians, its space, and its books!

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    Richmond Public Library Main

    Richmond Public Library Main

    3.8(13 reviews)
    5.9 mi•Downtown

    This Main Public Library in the Downtown area of Richmond, Virginia is a grand building offering…read moremore than just books. We were there for the nice children's section with a nice selection of activities for kids. The library also offer programs and classes, fun activities, event space, study rooms, children's story time, free wireless internet and public use computers. Open seven days a week.

    The natural lighting in this library is amazing, especially during colder months. However, I wish…read morethey had a better set up. The last few times I've gone, I've noticed that their set up is a bit strange. I've had to go to the nonfiction section twice for fiction books because the catalog said they were there. Another time, the book I was looking for was missing (which isn't the library's fault). The people who work here are really kind and knowledgeable. They will help you and give you good tips. On the lost book occasion, the librarian checked four possible places for me, spending about 30 minutes hunting down the book before helping me put a hold on another copy. This library has a lot of potential. For example, I'd love if they offered a hot and new section, or put more popular/genre displays up. I love the Westover Hills Richmond Library because they showcase the hottest reads which inspires me to read even more. I think the Main Library could benefit from some reorganization. Besides this, it's a great space. They have wonderful rooms to rent out (I've seen RVA Rapid Transit's Mobility University held in a great space here). They also have a lovely garden in the back. It's a huge library with a lot of great potential.

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