This was the first Carnegie library in my hometown. It was constructed between the years of…read more1913-1914. In 1937 a new addition was added to the rear of this building doubling it in size. Made a stop today just to relive old memories. As a child my grandmother would put me and my cousins in a straight line and us walk up these steps. It appears that this will become a museum evidenced by the cannon mounted out front. Nice visit down memory lane!

Really nice, spacious library with lots of books and computers. The staff were helpful, and parking…read morewas easy. They have a spot to donate items, which made it simple to drop my unwanted book and two puzzles off. I will definitely be back.

This used to be an incredible library- a great variety of books for ALL from old to new... lots of…read morenew books,especially non fiction to browse for treasures. They have cut waaay back on the new book area & it's no longer worthwhile imo with the very limited selection, mostly running to Gay & Black Literature . Sad they can't have more diversity. It IS a noisy library too at times - something that you tried to take in stride but now with the book selection it's too much.

Its nice and clean, but the workers talk so loud and constantly that I cant concentrate on my own…read morebook. Used to be my get away in the past.

The public library. Local, accessible and best of all, free!! Since my studying days are pretty…read moremuch over (no more research or term papers for me), I come here mostly for my kids. The children's section is huge and quite awesome. They check out about 20 books every two weeks and we use them for bedtime stories. During the summer months, when kids are out of school they have story hour and different presentations. Last summer the children's museum in Rutherford came and did a bunch of kid friendly hands on experiments. This library is about much more than books; it's a part of the community and a great supporter of education. Check their website for program times and dates.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South Park Regional had a fair collection of books and materials for the younger set, but really excelled at games and toys for engaging kids ... they even had a little cabin the kids could go in. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking ... although it is oftentimes full. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library things for kids to play with, but fewer library materials (books and puzzles). Still and all, nice library and recommended.

I occasionally stop in this library for early voting, but I had some time before dinner. I'd just…read morepassed an exam for work but needed to study right away for another exam. Libraries today aren't as quiet as they used to be, but I had plenty of space at my table to be comfortable with my book, notepad, pens, & highlighters. I actually enjoyed being in earshot of a teacher tutoring a student and giving the parent an update. Was very pleased to find the ladies restroom clean. Would definitely return here for study time, if necessary.

The Friends of the Library books store is an amazing second hand book store for a town that does…read morenot have a book store. If you are a quilter, there are hundreds of quilt books and other crafting books. The staff are very helpful. They are very organized...You can find what you're looking for easily. They have large print section too and jig saw puzzles, childrens' books, cookbooks, videos and DVDS. Don't show up if you have a time crunch, you'll want to poke around.

Truly a wonderful Library. Wow! It's big, well organized, Quiet areas to study & helpful staff…read more Thank you. I use the library all the time to simply catch up on my Email, make copies of items and to just relax and get caught up with life. The staff is very helpful and considerate. So thank you!

I love how this library is right next to the Science Center and art museum. It is beautiful and has…read morea wonderful children's section. We came for a concert and had a great time.

The librarians are so nice and they helped me with anything. There are no overdue fines, which is…read moregreat, and the variety of books, cds, and dvds, are amazing. I am pleased to say I love my library.

We are regular library users and normally attend the Rock Hill branch, where staff are welcoming,…read moresupportive, and wonderful with families and young children. Unfortunately, since that branch is temporarily closed, our experiences at the Fort Mill branch have been the complete opposite. I am a pregnant mother of three young children (ages 4, 2, and 1) and visit alone. I make every effort to maintain appropriate library behavior, but anyone with toddlers understands they require constant supervision. On our most recent visit, a staff member named Tom H. approached me at the self-checkout without greeting or offering help and told me to "keep the volume down." When I explained I was trying my best and was actively checking out to leave, he repeated himself and walked away. At the same time, another family with loud, running children was present and not addressed at all. Afterward, I observed Tom H. discussing my family with other staff members. At no point did he ask if I needed assistance, despite clearly seeing I was managing young children alone. This interaction was upsetting and left me feeling judged, singled out, and unwelcome. Based on repeated visits, this branch does not feel like a supportive or inclusive environment for mothers with young children. Libraries should encourage early literacy and family engagement--this location does not. I hope management takes this feedback seriously so no other parent leaves feeling discouraged from bringing their children into a library.

An avid book reader and trying to instill in my kids we are here weekly. I appreciate the free…read moreprograms for children and time Terri and Bethany put into themes and crafts and activities. Compared to libraries where I've lived in Atlanta, Raleigh and Myrtle Beach this one seems to be small and outdated. A plus is they have revamped the kids area with magnets, appropriate seating and some activities for fine motor. I also like the book bundles for grabbing and going when in a rush. I typically have to use SC lends to get the books I want as this library a bit limited in some. Majority of workers extremely helpful and nice but I've also had some experiences that either the person having a bad day or they were just annoyed. The librarians I have established a relationship with though, ROCK!! Would love to see a drive up return book box in the future for all the parents who don't want to unbuckle kiddos but need to return books.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South County Regional had a really extensive collection of books and materials for the younger set. While we had trouble finding 2 to 4 year old age-appropriate books at other locations, South County Regional satisfied our needs. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library materials but fewer things (toys and games) for kids to play with. Nice library and recommended.

Library location midway on Pineville-Matthews Road across from Calvary Church. Library has 2…read morelevels with stairs and elevators. There's computers available to use as a guest or library member. There's plenty of empty tables for reading or bringing your own laptop. Theres options for closed quiet spaces and I'm sure reservations can be made for groups. Kid zones throughout. I didn't see the whole library but it was very active and well kept as it seemed libraries were on the decline. Not at this location.

The website is a joke. Their online catalog search doesn't work, it just hangs until it eventually…read moretimes out.

Large public library that serves Catawba County, this is the main branch. Free wifi, power outlets,…read morea quiet spot to study or work. And of course, lots of books. Fiction, non-fiction, periodicals and reference materials. I spent about an hour here charging up my phone and laptop, plus figuring out what I was doing next. It's peaceful and roomy. Plenty of tables and [Review 12720 overall, 32 of 2020.]

Public and private research libraries on Good to Ivy League -caliber quality campuses are always an…read moreinspiraional place to get both professional, non-scholarly remote work completed , although as another reviewer alluded to I am often distracted by the dozens and dozens of current, high-quality, peer reviewed and widely respected esoteric, more prosaic, and historic journals concerning every imaginable niche topic grouped under broader umbrellas of familiar branches of higher learning, for example, "Cancer Discovery," sounds straightforward enough ( until you see the amount of footnotes and almost spill your coffee. Too pedestrian? Traverse the grand , dark oak bookshelf -lined walls of the Grand Reading Room and pick a "Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene , " a journal about as thick as an Atlanta Phone book and grab a seat to perhaps read about best practices for proper hand washing in the maleria -choked jungles of Borneo? Nope! Highlights include: "Polymorphisms in Cytochrome P450 genes: implications for Plasmodium vivax malaria" treatment in Brazil

I am not affiliated with Furman's library in any way. Yet it is open for me to peruse the books and…read moreto use the space and free wifi for studying. There is a fine selection of literature and lots of tables. Park by the chapel and walk across the green to the library. Patrons can take out a lending card for about 50 dollars.