4 words: FREE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM…read more This review is specifically for the Tower Branch Road location of the Alachua County Library District. This location is near and dear to my heart, because it is located on Tower Road and in a close proximity to Gainesville's best schools and many families of various nationalities that use the library space in an amazing way, as a community center for learning. Tower Branch Library is also very unique because of the free language exchange program they offer. At the time, I was able to volunteer as an English language tutor to a wonderful group of Korean and Mandarin speaking adults. Along the way, making many lifetime friends and acquaintances. Also, learning some Korean in the process. As you can see, I HIGHLY recommend their language exchange program at this location. It is a rare find. Many people that I have talked to say that public libraries are a daycare center for the homeless, aging, and children. At this location, that is very far from the truth. This is the best community based, learning environment library that I have been to. The management and librarians at this location are so down-to-earth, kind, and organized. I was blown away by their professionalism throughout the year that I volunteered there. The Alachua County Library district is funded in many ways, but I do notice the public library fee on my family's monthly escrow property payment. It is not that much per month and is totally worth it.

The reconstruction on the library is fabulous! So many more options here now. My daughter is 8 and…read morelove going to the library even more. They have classes that are relevant to all ages (babies all the way to seniors citizens). You can check out their events online to find the most updated list. The staff is always very helpful. I usually have no clue what book my daughter is wanting and one of the librarians helps her in just a few minutes.

I love my little local branch of the county library. I've been going to this branch for over a…read moredecade and it's always quiet. It is very organized and clean. I like how convenient it is to reserve my books online and pick them up there. The employees are always nice and friendly. Marlin is a plethora of library - related information & then some.

Needed internet access while visiting Dunnellon. Very friendly staff, clean, well-lit, cool…read morefacility. Nicer and more comfortable than I expected it to be.

I recently relocated back to Dunnellon and my second day back what did I do? Reopened my library…read moreaccount! The staff was so helpful and although so many things have been challenging relocating from Chicago, reopening my account was a breeze. The one thing I needed to feel at home was the ability to find peace at the library. The facility is small but extremely quaint. The Friends of Dunnellon have a bookstore full of amazing selections and such great deals! I look forward to my weekly visits for new books to check out and hope to join some of the activities offered once I get settled!

From Tampa, a scenic two hour drive along U.S. 19 and the Nature Coast takes me to a time long…read morebefore I was born. Seemingly, there is a worm hole at the intersection of U.S. 24 and U.S. 19 and one can get a glimpse of what Florida used to look like, pre-and-post-Columbian. When visiting Cedar Key, I always feel a lot further away from home than I actually am. It doesn't look and feel like any part of Florida that I make daily contact with at all. It's remote, small, sleepy and far removed from the touristy beaches of Clearwater and the theme parks of Kissimmee. This is where people who know how to "get away" come to vacation. Cedar Key is a small fishing community (about 2 sq. miles) that brings in millions of dollars annually with its clams and oysters. However, you'd never guess that by driving around. It modest and relaxed. Sure, there are a few big ass houses here and there, but for the most part, the vibe is down-to-earth. The average price of a house right now is just above $300,000. Not much to do after 9 or 10 P.M. As I stated before, it is sleepy, so you're not going to shake your tail feather until the break of dawn, but during the day, there is plenty of fishing, kayaking and dolphin watching to do. There are places to eat and get a cold beer every few feet on Dock Street and along the downtown area, so relaxing is easily achieved, especially with the constant gulf breeze. The population here is currently right around 700. There are more people living in my neighborhood than this entire fishing village. This is easily one of my favorite "Florida on a Tankful" destinations. I could even envision calling it home.

The library provides an exceptional array of resources. It offers a friendly environment that is…read moregreat for both concentrated work and leisurely reading. You can count on the Wi-Fi for its reliability, allowing you to easily settle in and spend some quality time there. In addition to a diverse selection of books, the library serves as a central hub for the community, boasting a helpful staff and a wide range of programs and resources. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

I absolutely love this library!!! Every Thursday at 10:30 AM they have baby time. They sing nursery…read morerhymes to the children and the babies really love it. I have so much fun with my son here. Being a stay at home mom, it can be hard to find activities to take your child to and even just getting out the house is a mission. I'm so grateful for this awesome community event. I hope many others can benefit from taking their children to this library. It is full of life, love, and literature. All for free. This is what makes a country great. Thanks for reading my corny rant! :)

Small, local library with arts, crafts, lieracy programs for adults & children. Computers in both…read moreAdult & Cildrens sections. Comfortable, easy access. M-TH, 10a-7p F-SA, 10-5p

Home away from home when I visit Dad.I have never met anyone ever rude to me. I have always been…read moretreated like Gold by the staff. In fact they often go out of their way to fawn all over me. All Libraries only allow residents to have a card and you need proof of residency. This has been policy since libraries have started and in all cities. Nothing new here.I use my Dad's card. Librarians are far from lowly they are among the most educated folks out there.

This is a fine community library. I suspect that person who looks down on librarians has no idea…read moreof what it takes to become a librarian. The ones I have dealt with are courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I have to wonder if the people who look down on librarians aren't maybe the ones who white-out words in library books and replace the writing with what they think is better. With no respect for library property and none whatsoever for authors. If you think can do better, write a book yourself. In the meantime, leave someone else's books alone.

Libraries are where it all begins. And this consequential Little Free Library was built and…read morededicated in 2019 by my beautiful friend, Safety Harbor Yelper Rachael M., as a tribute to my late, older Brother, who was an avid book lover and creative writer. The vibrant emerald green (also his Birthstone) enclosure and shiny silver tin roof is purposely located in the heart of Citrus County, where he lived, for all to flip through. Our family regularly maintains this creative book exchange to promote literacy and the amorousness of reading, by literally filling this library with some of the books from his personal collection. But, anyone may take a book or bring a book to share with their community...and inspire minds. My most favorite part of this atheneum is simple...it's sitting on the park bench, under the canopy of the old Oak tree, gathering with our family and exploring new adventures between the pages of a book.