I have lived in Springfield for 9 years, and it took me the full 9 years before I even went into…read morethe public Springfield Library. I have been going to Barnes & Noble and spending a fortune on books. My friends got me to go into the Springfield library and sign up and get a library card. It is 100% free since I live within the city limits. I had no idea how far libraries have come since the days of being in school. You can order books online. You can read books online. You can have them brought out and get delivered to your car curbside. It was such an eye-opening experience of how much money I have been wasting buying books only to not finish reading them. The girls inside the library were so helpful and friendly, teaching me how to scan and bring back my own books if I'm in a hurry. I have had a great experience going to the Springfield Public Library. They have comfortable seating to read a book before you check it out. I had noticed several people there seeming to just relax and enjoy themselves. They have tables in the back for people who want to study. I noticed people with laptops, possibly doing homework or work. It was quiet and peaceful. I have found myself going to the Springfield Public Library twice a month now. On the plus side, I'm no longer spending money buying books that I can read for free. Great for the budget!

This is my library. The library is my favorite place on earth. Sadly, the stress of budget cuts…read morehave taken its toll. 95% of the staff are a sheer joy and delight to work with. I applaud the fact that it is not a pseudo homeless shelter. The facilities are in the City Hall building so maybe they have better control than Eugene. The book store is absolutely wonderful. I've found a myriad of interesting things in addition to some amazing books. The prices are still reasonable. Libraries are the backbone of civilization. Please remember that.

I love the herb section! Great for my little garden. The game room was an unexpected bonus as well…read moreand I'm really happy with the variety of services. Being able to rent out kitchenware or other household appliances is such a game changer

Architecturally an extraordinary space of light and height and airiness. When you first walk in…read morethere is a circular staircase leading up to a beautiful glass dome. But don't miss the gray spot on the floor directly beneath the dome which is the axis point for astonishing acoustics. Four floors. Spacious and bright. a comfortable place for reading.. but also so much more. The sitting/reading areas are filled with community members grateful for outlets to charge their phones and technology. There are puzzle tables set up on each floor and they were always occupied. Record player and LP collection. A "silent" electronic piano where someone was practicing with earphones on. Area to access assistive technology for patrons with more severe disabilities to facilitate communication. Also a braille printer. There was a teen area with comfortable chairs, free access to feminine hygiene products, computer gaming area. The proximity of the library to the bus station makes the library a welcoming space for teens who might need a break. The public library also partners with 15th Night, an intervention program that seeks to interrupt the problems leading to youth homelessness before it becomes a lifestyle. There's a snack bar in the foyer at the entrance to the library where tables permit patrons to enjoy a food and drink break. The library of things is a wonderful concept. It permits community members to borrow unusual items like metal detectors or shredder or bun pans in the shape of Harry Potter castle as well as Oregon state Park passes... And then return them when they're done. There's also a seed library that allows you to take seeds that have been brought in and take them home for planting. The children's book selection is extraordinary. And the spaces are comfortable and designed to accommodate children... including the largest enclosed outdoor space in Eugene so children don't have to feel that when they get to the library they are constrained by the requirement to be silent. The outdoor space has giant size Lincoln for building and benches for parents to sit. The area is also targeted for renovations and expansion to permit both families and classrooms to enjoy safer outdoor respite. Now easily one of my favorite places to spend time in Eugene

Fantastic place to relax in between classes while doing some leftover homework or perhaps even a…read morequick study sesh. The book selection is pretty good! I was especially surprised to see the number of books related to Horror Cinema (a passion of mine). The library also has Group Study Rooms which are essential for keeping focused when the library is busy and louder than usual. The only thing that irks me about the library is it's children policy (it only irks me when the Group Study Rooms are full). Although I understand some students have kids/toddlers, they shouldn't be allowed in the library if they're not going to be quiet. * if you're THAT parent and you see the majority of the 60+ people turning their heads, please get a clue and excuse yourself from the building.

The lane library was made to help students who don't have the resource to their work from…read moreprofessors done. What I mean is that it was made to be a place to study and work on homework. They even have professors there using it. The Lane library has 60,000 or more book for every subject, genre, DVD, in other language, computers you can check out for two weeks, and there even have books that can teach you English as a second language. You can reserve books, study room, and DVDs. The lane library is free you don't need to pay anything unless it is late. For example, a book that is late is cost a dollar a day until it 21 days late then it cot 65 dollars. They have 2,000 to, 3,000 people a day. The people that work there are very nice and patient and are willing to answer the question you have. They are located in the center building on the second floor. In 2014 they had moved to buildings for renovations for a year then moved back. Their library hours are Mon.- Thurs. 7:30 am to 7 pm, Fri. 7:30 am to 5:00. Reference Hours Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fri. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and closed Saturday and Sunday for both things. To learn more go to their website https://library.lanecc.edu/. For those of you who haven't check it out yet you should it is a very nice place and i use it all the time.

The Corvallis-Benton Public Library has a scenic view of Central Park. When the Pacific Northwest…read moreis rainy and/or snowy, this is the perfect place to cuddle up with a book. In the summertime, they used to have a cart out front with Italian ices (think of Italian Torani syrups atop shaved ice) Not sure if they do that anymore. Their magazine&newspaper selection is vast. They've had interesting selections, like a children's storybook based on the David Lynch version of Frank Herbert's DUNE- http://ski-ffy.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-dune-storybook.html Mr. Mayor shows he has Desert Power&can summon the Worms. One could get immersed in the Crystal Singer series- https://sfmistressworks.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/the-crystal-singer-anne-mccaffrey/ One could get into fantasy, science fiction, books about movies, you name it. Even back in the 90s, they had progressive (and controversial) books like "Heather has Two Mommies" along with the now-forgotten "Annie on my mind" https://www.hbook.com/2013/03/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/a-second-look-annie-on-my-mind/ They took controversies like Harry Potter in stride. Back in the day when the Harry Potter series were printed books, rather than special effects-filled movies&a theme park. Remember that? https://www.bustle.com/p/harry-potters-legacy-is-under-attack-by-the-very-people-who-created-it-but-potterheads-are-fighting-back-8164307 The Corvallis Public Library is beautifully situated in downtown, not far from the iconic courthouse, Central Park, and the Arts Center.

The wifi sucks a video plays from 1-5 minutes then freezes. It will not restart and if you use…read morerefresh it starts from the begining and try to remember where to forward too until it locks up again on a few min. I don't even bother trying anymore. Intentional or not it is useless. Free at what price!!!

Jill. Paul. Hazel. Patricia... we're onsite today going above and beyond. The extra Mile. Stop in…read morehere show some love. Smile till your cheeks hurt... leave a review of your expierance... make this a routine. You'll be happy you did....

The library is probably the best community feature in Sutherlin. It is a nice newly remodeled…read morefacility and the atmosphere is peaceful with a lot of natural light. I go there often to work on school work. I can access the free wi-fi on my laptop from anywhere in the building, even from the parking lot. There are several computers for community use also. In the summer there is a great weekly reading program for children and I believe there is a weekly story time for younger children which runs year round. There is a kids room and also a room for young adults.

As you walk in the doors, you may think you have entered an ordinary library, but this one is not…read more I am shocked at just how great it is. 1. Their section of books in Spanish is big! It's also on the main level and right in front. Their collection of board books in Spanish is larger than any other library I've been to (and in much larger cities). 2. Their summer reading program and winter reading programs are incredible. No matter your age, you can join. Books are often the main prize! 3. They have storytime almost every day! They have preschool, toddlers, baby and even "wobblers". Also Spanish storytime but I haven't attended that one yet. A great mix of songs and reading, sometimes there are toys, instruments, a craft or food! 4. The children's area beats the pants off all the other libraries I've visited. Huge selection of books. Children's librarian almost always right there. Lots of toys and area to play, including a puppet theater with quality puppets, play kitchen with food, sensory toys, blocks, puzzles, large abacus, rocking chairs, giant foam blocks, etc. The room is spacious and there are beautiful murals. 5. This doesn't even include the area for teens which is upstairs! 6. The Friends of the Library run a great, small used book store off the rear entrance. The hours are different than the library. 7. Easy checkout and at least two automated book returns.

I do not visit Albany as regularly as I used to, but I have noticed that some staff or volunteers…read moreat this library have made dramatic improvements. I do not mean to denigrate the Salem library, but the new books shelf at the Albany library is MUCH more interesting. I read voraciously, but Albany is sourcing titles which have completely escaped my attention--and that of big-name book lists. The same discrimination is being shown in the little store run by the Friends of the library. Their shelves used to be blah, but are now always worth a look.

I love this library branch! The librarians are all very friendly and there is always something good…read moreon the lucky day shelf. I used to go to this branch every week before I moved to the other side of town, and I definitely miss it.

Really awesome service. Kind and efficient employees, but loud...so loud. This is a library, right?…read moreThe staff should model quiet for their patrons, I think. Otherwise great!

Adorable library with a great children's librarian (as of April 2024). I was home visiting my…read morefamily and friends and while here decided to check out the storytime at the library since that's a favorite activity of ours in Chicago. The branch is very small--it's basically one room--so the children's area is smaller and it was packed to the gills. There were 15-20 families here. We sang songs and listened to a couple stories, and the librarian was very animated and engaging. After the stories and songs portion ended, they brought out some toys for the children to play with. And we were given a "welcome baby bag" since we had not been to storytime before, which included a couple of egg shakers, a couple of teething rings, and a small bilingual board book. Cool to get a little welcome gift from the library. This branch was once a Wells Fargo so it has an interesting library/bank combo bank thing going on since there's a working ATM still located on the south side of the building. Inside, the bank remnant that remains (at least the obvious one to patrons) is the vault, which is now the Teen Vault. That's such a fun idea; there's a table in there, some bean bag type chairs, games, a white board asking for ideas for what the teens want to see at the library, and a comfort cabinet that contains things like toothbrushes, pads, lotion, condoms and dental dams, chapstick, etc. Really thoughtful touches, which I'm sure help a lot of local kids. The branch is an official voting drop off location, so if you drive around where the bank's drive-up window once was you'll see there's a big white ballot drop-off there. The library's book drop-off is here as well. There's plenty of parking since this branch has a small lot in front plus it's next to the grocery and pizza place so there's a huge parking lot.

Always helpful and welcoming. What a wonderful addition to our community!…read moreThey even have fun craft learning sessions. Small but MIghty! Thanks for providing us this great resource.

This is a nice library. It has a large lobby; a section for kids; lots of computers; and a…read moreself-checkout section for a speedy exit. I like the fact that they have options to check books out from any of its libraries or use the web-based checkout feature for your electronic devices.

Great Campus! Welcoming and friendly student body! Peaceful campus away from the BIG city…read more Beautiful state of the are Recreation Center and outstanding sports center for student athletes. The University of Oregon is centered in a real college town.

What a beautiful campus! From the impressive tower at Hayward Field to the several museums on…read morecampus, the University of Oregon is impressive. Walk down the paths to find lush trees, beautiful architecture, and more.