5.28.26 I hadn't…read morevisited a public library in decades, but over the past few years I've rediscovered my love of reading--especially memoirs. I had been purchasing books online through thrift retailers, but a friend suggested borrowing them from the library instead to save money. After browsing the library's website, I was pleasantly surprised to find a wide selection of newly released memoirs available. I'm now saving a significant amount, and the three-week borrowing period is generous--especially with the option to renew if there are no holds. The library itself is spacious, bright, and very welcoming. While I haven't fully explored it yet, it appears to have dedicated areas for children and teens. In addition to books, I noticed they offer DVDs and have far more computers than I remember from the library I used to visit in Montgomery County decades ago. The staff I interacted with while setting up my library account and locating newly released memoirs were both knowledgeable and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I also appreciate the convenient exterior features, including a book drop located right out front and a parking lot with an awning that provides coverage for cars. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with what this library has to offer and the welcoming service I've received so far.

Been to this library twice now and I love it! Solar paneled covered parking which is really nice…read morefor the summer. Connected to a senior community center that has programs for 55+. Most importantly, printing is FREE for black and white, unlimited no log in or library card needed. Color printing is $0.75 per page. Librarians are super helpful and when I did come into the library the book displays were really well done (I just finished one of the books recommended from the display!). It's a beautiful space. Highly recommending coming to this branch!

Libraries should be built like this. Beautiful…read morearchitecture, event rooms for community outreach, outdoor spaces, and plenty of natural light make this library very appealing! The renovation in 2011 has transformed the original library into a modern-day archaeological masterpiece! What's Inside: A friendly staff, always available to help. Kids section. Teen section. Young adult section. Large selection of DVDs. Audio book section. Plenty of public computers. Private study rooms. Howard County Historical Society Center. (2nd Floor) Vending machines and snack area. (1st Floor) Two large event rooms. Community garden. Outdoor rooftop garden. Water stations. Plenty of hand sanitizer stations. Teen game breaks and snack breaks. Self-checkout stations. Compact car parking. Reserved family parking spaces. EV charging stations. Farmers Market ( spring, summer, and fall) Public restrooms on both floors. Handicap accessible. Elevator. Monthly community events. Homework help. Wireless printing. And more!!! Visit http://hclibrary.org for more information.

Development Assitant Pros:Helping the little kids out with…read moregiving them books or beach balls and see their little smiles.Very sunny windows which light up the library with every teen geeks dream to read their latest books:)I love how this library gives back to the community and is supportive to helping others.They have wide ranges of all types of classes and library collections!:)Beautiful office Iareas/bathrooms to proactively.Marvelous Teen Instructors who guide you really well and very cooperative with communication.I love helping the kid adminstors with craft activities and help in the kiddos section.The manager seems very sweet;very welcoming. Cons:Tried to emailing for a schedule followup and haven't received my schedule.Also received a email that they weren't accepting applications for volunteers until September it felt subtitling was a little mean it was perceieved as.Also being a new volunteer you can be very nervous and with some of the team not seeming like they want new volunteers their make you feel unwelcome there.When you really don't wanna lose you're volunteering position this can be very upsetting and make someone really sad;feel unwelcome.

This library may be smaller, but it's very cozy and comfortable. I love the upgrades that they…read moreadded, nice bright colors and comfortable seating. The librarians are nice and so helpful!

This library is quite small, but it has all the basics and a little more. There is a good selection…read moreof books and movies available for in-person perusal. They also have free wifi and lots of seats and desks for studying. In the front, they have a mini pantry with free food for anyone in need. It seems to be stocked by a scout troop. I mainly use my library card here for Libby (online ebooks and audiobooks). They have a very good selection on Libby with relatively short wait times for popular titles.

Very friendly staff they were very helpful and full of knowledge.I also got my library card yodayread more

Small library but very friendly staff. The kids section is pretty big and fun for my toddler. She…read morereally enjoys playing with the puzzles. I mainly place holds on my books online then pick them up at this library. They have a big bulletin board with displays a bunch of good activities and local events for families. I defiantly plan to stop by this library again.

We love this library! They have classes for all ages on most things especially STEM. Since my baby…read morehas turned 3 months we've been coming for the infant classes! Yes, infant classes! They do play dates on Thursday and music/story time on Tuesday. It's free and mommy approved!

the staffs are very helpful and understanding. My two toddlers enjoyed the books that I borrowed…read morefrom the library.

This remodel is the biggest disappointment. While there are new floors, carpets, and shelving, the…read moresheer number of incomplete, empty, and "not yet available" things is staggering. To start, the children's area is mostly empty, devoid of toys and other learning materials that allow children to express their creativity. Instead, the main children's are has a couple of round tables, a few chairs, a kids toy house in the middle of the service area, and a few old and dirty toys. That's it. For a community with over 9,000 children ages 9 and under. There's no enclosed place for kids. No new learning environments. How does Arbutus, which was last remodeled over a decade ago have a better kids play and learning area than Catonsville which was remodeled just last year? The other frustrating thing is that staff aren't around to help. There's one person at the desk. That's it. If there's a line of 3 people, they say they can't call for back up unless it gets longer. If you ask a person shelving books, they can't help either saying it's BCPL policy that two people can't help someone at the desk. I will say, the branch is clean and the bathrooms are way better. I also like the enclosed teen space which is nice. I also think generally, most of the staff are pretty pleasant. It just sucks that BCPL blundered the renovation and are hampering customer service.

The location is closed for remodeling, but was not indicated on the Yelp site…read more Drove all the way over there for nothing

This is such a great library! My family and I recently had the opportunity to check it out. It's…read morewell organized, has an awesome play space for kids and their events calendar is jam packed full of fun events for all ages. The librarians were helpful and kind too!

This is one of my personal favorite libraries. I love the selection of books available. If anyone…read moreis a danmei fan, I highly recommend you come here - they have so many great novels in that genre! Outside of enjoying that their collection stocks my personal favorite niche genre, I also love their "Be Surprised Bundle" program. You can fill out a form online and provide information about your favorite books (favorite authors, genres, themes, etc) and a librarian will curate a bundle of books for you. It's similar to "blind date books" that I've seen at some other libraries, but I enjoy this more because someone is trying to appeal to your specific tastes when selecting novels for you. There are also great books in their online collection. I love using the Libby app paired with my Kindle. I also love that they provide EV charging (paid) and EV/low-emission parking spots.