A great library, I was able to stop in many times to participate in a couple zoom calls for interviews and other work tasks! Nice and helpful staff and lots of great books and computers and other resources also! read more

VERY CLEAN MODERN LIBRARY The library is part of the King County Library system and is located in the Burian City Hall mixed use structure which was built in 2009 and so it is a fairly new space. It also houses the City Council meeting room, which is currently being used for storage as the council has been meeting on-line since Covid. The library has many computers for members to use for job searches, email etc. You can also print stuff if you need to. When I was there I only saw a couple of people using the PCs out what must have been about 30 of them? The space is very bright with lots of natural light coming in through the windows. It has two floors and has an enclosed "Study Room" on the second floor, but really there are many places to sit, and of course, the library is very, very quiet. The first floor has a very nice children's section with small stools and tables suitable for kids. There are a variety of DVDs and CDs to borrow and of course an assortment of books, as well a large section devoted to Washington State and Seattle history! One of my favorite features is the Newspaper Magazine section. Just grab today's paper, or your favorite magazine and read all you want in a comfortable lounge like environment. No need to buy or borrow as long as you are inside the library. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it useful funny or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me. So go on! Press that button, and never miss a single one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior! read more

Burien Library - A.N. Thompson memorial sculpture by George Tsutakawa. - Libraries Near Me - Burien, Washington

We were visiting from out of home and my spouse needed a place to attend a virtual job interview. He was able to reserve a conference room for 2 hours by going and signing up the day before. We were on our way to the airport so I sat and read out in the general library while he was in the interview. My only complaint is the public restroom. The stalls are far too short for adults. That needs to be remedied. read more

A friendly environment awaits, and the library also offers a meeting room that can be reserved for gatherings.

Wonderful location .. great customer service and surely a safe quiet mature place to visit.

I remember coming to the Burien library and doing a lot of legal research. This was the place for me to be. The librarians were always professional & friendly - answering any questions I asked and any material I needed was always at my fingertips. Just note it's a modern library, so limited amount of actual books, yet a ton of children's books (1st floor) and other media to keep you occupied. You have access to public computers, e-readers & other technology used to consume & produce digital media. I spent the coldest winter on record in Burien, but this library was always a beacon of comfort to me. It was clean, organized, and delivered what I needed. The high ceiling and wall to wall windows allowed amazing amounts of natural sunlight to enter the building. General Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs 10am-9pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-7pm Closed on State & Federal Holidays. I've always been more into historic architecture, but kudos to whoever designed the Burien library. As far as modern libraries are concerned this one is near the top. Not so much for aesthetics, but for being so welcoming. I'd return in a heartbeat if needed - hopefully in temperatures well above freezing;) read more

Dual-flush toilets! See pic. And ALOT of people suck at putting trash in the basket. read more

Burien Library - Big plus. - Libraries Near Me - Burien, Washington

I had not been to this library for quite awhile due to numerous issues. Decided to try it out again to see if changes had been made. If anything it has declined further. The library literally stinks. Homeless are sleeping everywhere with their belongings. Homeless need places to go, but a library should not double as a shelter. Parents should not leave their kids unsupervised in this environment. I'm sure the Librarians hands are tied. They should not have to double as Social Workers....and if they do have to they should be compensated for it. Government offices share this building! City of Burien representatives allow your staff to enforce rules and make this place be the library it should be! This is ridiculous. read more

It feels more like a homeless shelter then a library. Homeless people pushing shopping carts filled with belongings down the aisles, occupying every table and chair that has a nearby outlet to charge their phones while they get some sleep and the "Quiet Room" on the 2nd floor is impossible to study or read in since it's filled with noises of people snoring or chomping down on the food they just bought at the nearby Dollar Tree. read more

This library offers two stories of books, a huge conference room that can be checked out, and unfortunately, bathroom stalls that might barely be 3-feet tall. I brushed it off, thinking to myself that it must be for child safety or something like that. While washing my hands, I made eye contact with a man while he was sitting on the toilet. DO YOU EVEN KNOW how uncomfortable it is to make eye contact with a random stranger while they are pooping? Let alone a drunk, homeless stranger? I truly hope you never have to endure it. He wouldn't stop complaining about the breach of privacy and poor design of the miniature bathroom stalls. SO many swear words. I will NEVER EVER EVER NEVER EVER be back to this library. I literally ran out of the restroom, hoping to never see the man again. So far so good. Permanently scarred though. read more

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I regularly appear here. This library is top notch. It nails the little things. It's fairly new. I'd say about 2-3 years old max. It's connected to city hall, but that doesn't necessarily detract from the appeal of this library. You'll never find yourself lacking a place to sit down & read. Outlets to plug in laptops, etc are pretty easy to find. They have a quiet room if you want to sit, read, or study in absolute silence as well. That's where I go if I get tired & need a nap. It's just so comfortable that you can't help it! Staff are generally pretty helpful. They have self checkout & check-in kiosks as well. The place is always kept clean. My only gripe would be that the parking lot is a bit small, but thats only at the ground level. They do have an underground parking garage as well. You can catch the bus to and from right in front of this library, convienence stores, etc are all within walking distance. Check this place out should you ever need to if you're in Burien. read more

One of the Best Libraries, ever! Friendly staff, great community services ranging from Home-work help, U.S Citizenship, ESL. read more

The library is nice, garage parking, friendly staff, nice building. The problem is all the homeless people and grotesque weirdos near every study table that you want to sit at. Everywhere you walk in here, coughing, sleeping, jittering. There's a beautifully designed quiet room with glass walls, my girlfriend and I walked in to study and left immediately due to the odor. Some guy had like 5 garbage bags full of his stuff sitting on the floor and half the people were sporting long dirty beards, passed out on the couches. It's sad and gross. read more

Nice building, convenient wifi, interesting crowd. I'm not a local so maybe that is a factor to the perception of "interesting". I was never directly bothered by anyone, but while studying for approx 3h in the middle of the day there were a number of interesting people that made me feel just a tid bit less safe and less focused. I hope it isn't the case all the time but I have a feeling it is. Good for everyone to be at the library, bad for the 20-something Cali-girl trying to study in the midst of it. read more

Love this library! They have so many children's books!!! Love that it's on the first level, easy stroller access! Great little reading area for kids! Staff super friendly and helpful. Super nice, clean and very bright! This is really a great library!! read more

I tried to enjoy this library as much as I could because I had my crazy 2 year old with me. But its a very pleasant place to bring your children, yourself or friends. Very new, updated and clean. Organized and a cute space for you to bring your kids to study. Quiet like it should be and located in the heart of Burien. Close to tons of little stores and restaurants, so if you're spending an entire day studying here you won't have to worry about starving. read more

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Yeah, I agree with everyone on here. I've been here quite a few times, and I find it easier to concentrate with its bright lighting. It's also nice to cozy up on their cushiony chairs with your laptop or book. Their study tables and chairs are also good to work on....nice open space from other furniture pieces is a plus. Overall, I just feel a better energy flow here, based on other libraries I've visited... haha better feng shui perhaps? read more

This place is perfectly located in downtown Burien 2 blocks away from where I live. I've been coming here a lot recently. I love their quit area on the second floor! Perfect place to get all your ducks in a row. read more

Burien Library - The ancient secret of the flower of life - Libraries Near Me - Burien, Washington

A very nice library the staff here was very helpful. The library is also very nice inside, it has a great meeting room. Parking can be a bit spotty depending on the time of day, but it does have 2 parking areas just for the library and then there is street parking near by. read more

This is a beautiful two level library. Parking could be tight. They have a two level parking garage but since I was here on a late sunday afternoon the parking was not too difficult. The library itself is very modern. The librarians are typical of King County. Very knowledeable and friendly. This is not convenient to my home but they are open on Sundays which is why I'm here today. Go! You won't be disappointed. read more

This library is beautiful. It is two stories the bottom floor has a section for kids which it is still fairly quiet. The second floor has a large quiet room, which is nicely lit with large windows. The entire building has sky high windows which allow natural light and the view of the trees and streets. It's close to public transportations, there is also areas to park your bike and good parking areas plus a parking garage underneath below the main parking area. My kids love this library. It's easy to drop off and check out books without staff having to help you. Staff has also been nice. The entire facility is kept cleaned and organized. In addition, there is regularly an police officer around which makes the place safe. Love this place. read more

Burien Library - Libraries Near Me - Burien, Washington

I adore the whole King County Library System and in particular the Burien Branch. There are tons of tables, cozy nooks, free wi-fi, and a whole lot of computers available for use. The staff are always friendly and go above and beyond the call of duty to be helpful. There are at least two rooms that can be used by the public - one large meeting room and a smaller conference room. They are pretty easy to reserve (can be done on-line) and are always clean and ready for use. The only catch is that you can't have a private meeting - ie, you have to let anyone in who wants to attend - but I figure if it is boring enough for them; oh well! The teen section is one of the better ones in the system - it even has a "cool" neon sign! The decor isn't overwhelming modern - but the cool outdoor area in the middle of the lobby with a fountain is really neat and really brings nature into the library. read more

Good place to study. Places to plug in. Lots of places to sit. In a good area to catch a bite. I'd recommend it!

I can't count how many times the Burien Library has offered up its books and couches to me as a sanctuary and safe haven. All too often as I child I would ride my bike here, only to get lost spending hours upon hours perusing the endless shelves of mystery novels, children's stories, works of fiction, and Encyclopedia Britannica's. This is an amazing house of books and I long for the days when I could re-live my childhood and lock myself inside these walls again. read more

I LOVE this library. It's big but not to big. Lots of cozy places to sit and read or use your laptop. The staff is super helpful. They also have story times for kids in a separate section which is great for socializing and get them into reading! read more

Wow! Check out the new location. Big, open, airy and they're trying to be green! Underground parking, automated book return. Pretty nice!

Great library. Staff is always very nice and helpful. Free printing up to 75 pgs a week!

Great new local library with superb service, programs and ambiance. Make sure to reserve a computer in advance though. There are printing services that are included with your free library card. Your children can enjoy their own computer and book area with a child friendly bathroom that is a life saver. They also have tons of programs throughout the year. Great place. read more

Libraries are for studying and reading. Not a hang-out for the homeless population. I've worked at Pioneer Square shelter and it exactly smells just like that- the smell of bleach fighting the odor of feces and urine. King County libraries in Woodinville and Bellevue don't need a sheriff in the premises because they don't tolerate this foolery that Burien does. Burien families deserve better and to the "business owner" who responds to Yelpers' grievances, YOU HAVEN'T DONE A THING but respond with the same conventional speech you ALSO use in Google when people give negative reviews about the Burien Library. I doubt you've read the Burien-related bulletins about the complaints regarding the transient people who utilize this library as a daytime sleeping area. Majority aren't reading or studying. You are slow to make changes because it isn't a priority. I have yet to see the concrete plans in Highline Times or any newspaper on how to address these issues. It isn't a priority until something catastrophic happens. Do all of us Burien residents a favor and close it down if you have no action plan to back up that pretty speech. read more

This library is pretty sweet. It is ALWAYS packed and i have NEVER have waited for a pc to use my alotted monthly free prints. Yes you heard me. KCLS lets you print for FREE! I believe all king co residents are entitled to so many black and white and color prints per month. read more

I had a chance to visit this library for the first time! It's a beautiful library and the staff there is great. When I was there, I could see there was library guest that was being pretty unreasonable, demanding, etc. and the lady at resource desk kept her cool and still took care of him. It speaks volumes when is employees are able to take care of disgruntled guest. Thank you for being here for our community. read more

I like the new library. It is spacious. There are nice chairs to sit in on the first floor, and a glass enclosed reading room on the second floor that is very quiet and that offerse a view as well. Also, there are plenty of computers! You usually don't have to wait too long to use one. Minor gripe. Some of the pc's on the second floor are right next to the entrances of the mens and ladies rooms. Have you ever had to sit in the back of the airplane right next to the bathrooms? Those are like the worst seats! So you sit down at the pc, and all of a sudden you realize you are right in the line of traffic, doors opening and closing...oh well, I guess it could be worse. And next time you can pick a pc in a better spot. The minor gripe is slightly offset by the fact that the one librarian no longer seems to be there. The one who when your pc flashed the message "6 minutes left" would all of a sudden shuffle by your pc like you had been there an hour too long. Ooooohkay! I always thought libraries were places where freedom rang! read more

Two floors. New and clean. Open seven days a week. Glad to live close by, I enjoy the free printing.

What a neighborhood library that we have! So clean and so many floors to explore. Great design of space and books with fountain to entertain us inside and outside. Kudos to the city of Burien! We love it! read more