A great asset to the community! Books, magazines, dvds, computers and friendly librarians!read more

I think this library is the best in the area. It's not huge. But I rely on holds mostly and it's…read moreefficient. What's important to me, is that my kids enjoy and appreciate the library as a public service. At other nearby locations, the children's section is just as nice--but it's how the children are received and treated that sets this library apart. Mini (sp?) the librarian is extremely kind, welcoming, and fun-loving. She helps my kids find what they're interested in--always going above and beyond. And she treats them like they are wanted there. Also, there are Children's activities set out for kids to play with every time we go. I really appreciate how they welcome kids in and encourage a love of reading and community. Most places in this area do not.

I was in Redmond and decided to stop by to try to get a library card for the King County Library…read moreSystem, and it worked! A section with a few computers near the entrance is dedicated to applying for a new library card and you'd have to fill out an application on a website on the computer. Then, you go up to the librarians to have your application processed. The librarian was very detail oriented and friendly, I loved talking to her. The library is medium sized, not too big for a library, but still felt wide and spacious. There is AC and I like that there is a bus stop right outside so that I can comfortably wait for the bus that takes me home.

There was never a library I didn't like, including the Redmond Library. I normally visit the…read moreBellevue location, but while I was in the area, I decided to check out what the selection was like here on a Friday. And it was a solid library with books to explore and purchase. The Redmond library is located across from city hall and is walking distance to the Redmond Transit Center. When I visited on a Friday afternoon the library was quiet and did not have as many people here as the Bellevue location normally has, which was nice. When you enter the library, there are shelves near the entrance for books to purchase from the Friends of the Library sale, which is worth a gander for some really cheap deals. I was easily able to return books and browse through the selection, as the different sections were easy to find and there was ample seating. Not far from where I work out, I'll make Redmond library an option for when I need to return or pick up books.

Shoddy mouse pads. With what we are paying in property taxes we should and could do better…read more Usually disruptive children playing in the child's play area, which seems to go unregulated as far as decibel level.

Very nice library, clean, friendly staff, lots of selections for books printing is available which…read moresince & you get credits and I absolutely love love love all the staff here & whoever owns the place is amazing parking is not bad at all restrooms are available vending machine, water fountain you name it & lots of nice computers also there is an area for small children to play.

I personally will always have a special place in my heart for this library…read more This library is huge and easily accessible by bus and has plenty of free parking. The staff is always helpful and friendly when I have questions or need help. It's also always warm inside the library which is nice for those looking for a warm place to sit and read or charge a phone. I love the upstairs area where there are more computers and printers and plenty of comfy seating! I always find myself returning to this library or going out of my way to stop by here so I definitely do recommend!

I really like Bellevue Library and I'm not gonna lie, the free parking is a HUGE DRAW in a city…read morelike Bellevue. Don't take advantage of it, ya'll, I mean don't take advantage of it in a bad way - we need this to stay; and the parking lot is gigantic. I had no idea the last time I came. This time I delved down below and yikes! It was almost a little scary lol. Gigantic tunnel of parking - and crazily busy all of the sudden as Sunday got later - maybe students crash studying for Monday. Okay enough about the parking. Love the art, both the public and the student art pasted inside. Meeting spaces, event space. The library itself is down the rather cavernous hallway - the library itself feels pretty gigantic; enjoyed browsing the suggested new titles on offer. The used book store appendage outside the main doors was open this time around during my visit. I wish they took more than just cash or check. Could not partake : ( I saw tons of appealing books and also they had puzzles and puzzle books. A great place to spend a couple of hours in Bellevue.

Modern and reasonably quiet but with a lively, productive vibe. Bathed in natural light, with…read moreplenty of seating of various kinds: long tables, big tables, small tables, lounge chairs. Staff are efficient and available. Restroom is adequate. Parking is excellent, especially with basement parking which is protected from the elements.

This is MY library. I live 3 miles from it. I used to visit this library a lot in person before…read morereading ebooks was possible. Now I try to do all my reading that way and visit less frequently. This was a poorly designed and thought out library, way too small for the community it supports, one with the highest income by zip code per person for any similar sized city in the US. The parking lot is too small, the spaces too tight and the parking garage is horrible. It is dark with huge concrete pillars everywhere and with tiny parking spaces. The concrete posts are scratched and chipped from drivers hitting them with their cars. I had to rescue a driver whose new Volvo was wedged tightly against one of the pillars and she couldn't figure out how to extract herself. The side of the car was completely smashed. The parking lot is frequently full, forcing us to park in an adjacent church parking lot and hike to the library. The entitled patrons who can't be bothered to park in the church parking lot park in the 5 minute short term book drop parking stalls forcing those of us who came solely to return books to hike back and forth from the church simply to drop off our books. I like that they have a copy machine with which your library card offers a few free black and white copies a week. A color copier too that offers fewer. As a note, the Snohomish Library system is WAY more generous with their free copying privileges. They also have a much larger selection of books, and more of them per title. The gas fireplace is nice. I've sat there a few times while reading magazines. The Redmond and Issaquah libraries are far superior to the Sammamish library. They are located too far away for me to use often, but I'm always sad when I visit them and am reminded that MY library is so diminished in comparison.

Come here all the time to pick up books for my wife. Books are always super well organized in the…read morepick up area. Whenever I need help finding something the staff is Incredibly helpful which is much appreciated. They also modernize - they have kiosks that make returns at all hours easy and they have provide access to libby which has a ton of digital books

Great library with a variety of books and programs throughout the year! The staff is generally…read moregreat, some of them seem grumpy. Easy to access library and simple checkout and return system. Great location as well.

Such a cute library. It has a nice university library feel to it with a kid-ish charm. Inside it…read morelooks newer, clean, spacious, and there are plenty of different areas to study and read like the comfy chairs at the end by the fireplace or within the book cases. So peaceful. I was immediately greeted by the folks at the middle desk and as I studied I could hear them kindly checking in on others and helping out. They're friendly here, I definitely loved the vibe. I chose a large table in the fiction section where there was a magical looking Hobbit painting and giant windows on the sides. Even on a cloudy day these windows provide a lot of natural light and it's a motivating spot to sit and get work done. You can even sit at the window sill and really enjoy the light. I was happy to find my table had an outlet on the desk for convenience but there are also outlets laid out everywhere. A huge plus! The computer areas are also scattered throughout instead of it being a large area where you have to sit with everyone and I thought that was pretty cool. Another plus for the study room fully equipped! However, online it says they're currently not available but I'm looking forward to it opening back up!

They stop you at the door, give a long-winded 'welcome back' speech detailing the MANY RULES of…read moreguarded entry into the sanctified hallowed halls of this ordinary library. Which is WHOLLY publicity funded. All B.S. Masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED per CDC guidelines. No matter. These robots can't wait to spin the party line (Inslee idiot tribe) about how your mask MUST BE ON AT ALL TIMES when you are in the library. And how it MUST FIRMLY COVER THE MOUTH AND NOSE AT.ALL.TIMES!!!!! Just following orders... Oh, and a STRICT THIRTY MJNUTE STAY. NO LONGER!!! Lest covid finds you in the mystery thriller aisle. Could we possibly return for 20 minutes later in the afternoon? ABSOLUTELY NOT! STUPID. OFFENSIVELY IDIOTIC. How about we DEFUND LIBRARY GESTAPO? At least library administrators. The Comrade giving The Doctrine at the door turned out to be the library supervisor.

I'm a huge fan of libraries! And what's especially cool about the King County Library System is…read morethat you can go to any branch within the KCLS system and check out and return items, even if it's not your primary branch. It's convenient to access the different KCLS branches if in the area, so when we were in Issaquah, I decided to check out what this library had to offer. Located on Front Street in Issaquah the branch is a good size for services and such. It's smaller than my primary branch, but is larger than other ones I've been to. There was a large meeting space right by the entrance, that you can reserve for free. Parking on Front Street is pretty easy to find; however, I did see a parking lot behind the library. There was also a Friend Shop where you can purchase used books for two bucks or so. And though it's not in a separate room, it's located in the entrance way of the building and has an honor system where you put your money in the cashbox. There seemed to be plenty of space for tables and chairs spread out throughout the library for lounging, in addition to a couple study rooms. Book selection was average, but saw that the DVD selection had a better assortment of TV shows than my Bellevue branch. It's nice to know that when in Issaquah I can check out this location for what it may offer and utilize the same services that I can at my primary branch.

This library is large! I'm a nerd and love going to the library. There is a lot of space to work,…read morestudy and borrow a computer, printer, scanner/fax if needed. You are allowed so many pages to print for free weekly up to a certain amount in b&w or color. My printer died, and I don't have the funds right now to get a new one, so the library has been a saving grace for me. I also have had to use the scanner/fax option to get things in, and it's really a blessing, considering it is 50 cents a page to do this at FedEx Kinkos and it's free at the library.

I am not sure if the purpose of this location since it is so small and limited in terms of…read moreresources to pick from to then take out on loan. It feels like it may be more of a place to return books and pick up books that were on hold??? It is always clean and organized. You can enter from outside the Crossroads mall or from within it. And the foodcourt is right there so makes for a nice outing if you need to return books or get some on hold.

Convenient location for picking up holds. Used to have great hours pre-pandemic but now so much…read moreless. Not open as much and often.