A beautiful library with a nice coffee shop and gift shop. Easy parking nearby. We enjoyed the…read moreWhisk coffee shop in this incredible setting. I would love to come back and spend more time in the library.

One of the most impressive libraries I've ever been. Not only is it beautiful but it is an amazing…read moreplace to locate your family history. They have film, books with indexed information, a large area is dedicated to genealogy and history. This was a very helpful visit and great experience. If you have time because you'll need it and your family comes from Virginia this is a good place to find information. The staff is friendly and helpful giving you pointers, they can lead you to locating information. I was able to find a document from the early 1800s regarding the marriage of my ancestors, it was amazing. This Library offers more than just books for you to view it offers a window into history, life and Virginia the good and the bad.

It's a nice library - BUT it really needs to be cleaned. My friends and I have a spot where we sit…read moreat every day and I've seen the same candy wrapper there for an entire semester. Today I saw a giant cockroach (the size of a quarter) run across the floor. It was pretty gross....

Best library in town!…read more The staff have permanent smiles fixed to their faces. They are friendly, efficient, helpful and definitely more pleasant than the university kids sleeping in the booths or hiding behind dry eraser boards. The library itself is like a museum: clean, bright, organized and wide open. It is a terrible place to crash in the evening to catch some zzzz because the pedestrian traffic keeps your head spinning. The people watching potential is off the charts. We have got some strange humans walking amongst us! If someone wants to educate themselves on any topic, this library is the place to do it. I consider Cabell Library my 2nd home. Any day the front desk personnel will kiss me when they see me to welcome me hone.

The natural lighting in this library is amazing, especially during colder months. However, I wish…read morethey had a better set up. The last few times I've gone, I've noticed that their set up is a bit strange. I've had to go to the nonfiction section twice for fiction books because the catalog said they were there. Another time, the book I was looking for was missing (which isn't the library's fault). The people who work here are really kind and knowledgeable. They will help you and give you good tips. On the lost book occasion, the librarian checked four possible places for me, spending about 30 minutes hunting down the book before helping me put a hold on another copy. This library has a lot of potential. For example, I'd love if they offered a hot and new section, or put more popular/genre displays up. I love the Westover Hills Richmond Library because they showcase the hottest reads which inspires me to read even more. I think the Main Library could benefit from some reorganization. Besides this, it's a great space. They have wonderful rooms to rent out (I've seen RVA Rapid Transit's Mobility University held in a great space here). They also have a lovely garden in the back. It's a huge library with a lot of great potential.

Although this main branch is huge and carries an immense collection of books on every subject under…read morethe sun, it's a hassle to come here! Unless you live or go to school nearby, driving downtown sucks, parking is a nightmare, and it's in a busy area. I prefer to have a more chill vibe at the library. But, I weathered the traffic, and came down here recently for a friend's art exhibit. It was an elegantly laid out arrangement of her work and I was impressed with the other artwork there too! Some of the rooms were designated with various artist's pieces and the exhibits were thoughtfully planned. I was excited to view my friend's creativity and I was equally impressed that the library gave her and other local talent a platform to display and sell their work. The Dooley Foyer is the perfect venue for these amazing artists to share their imagination with the community. This building itself is large and well laid out. They offer computer access, photocopy services, meeting and event rooms, and classes. A world of wonder and learning awaits you in the library! Just sign up for a library card and use it at any Richmond City branch. Although this isn't my "go to" library, I appreciate its contribution to knowledge seekers, students, and educators in this neighborhood!!

At the drive up window or check out desk, staff members are friendly and courteous…read more Well stocked and holds are filled quickly. Thanks, Libbie

As a student, this is my go-to place to study. It's in a nice, quiet area and contains a lot of…read moresource material that is good for research for assignments. The staff is very helpful and will never turn you down when you need assistance. The building is also nice and clean and has fast, free wifi access.

I was looking for a place to do school work/study and decided to try this local library out. It's…read morenice because it's outside of downtown so not as busy and there's a parking lot which is a major plus. It's small though and there's only one area where you can sit and do work which feels up fast. However if you get there before it gets too busy then you're set. I'd come back though again.

I love my local library!!…read more ***LOCATION*** As the name suggests, this spot is located in Westover Hills. It's right on Westover Hills Blvd. near Devonshire rd. ***EXPERIENCE*** I always have a good experience here. It's an easy spot to walk or bike to. They have a good amount of bike lock space and a little parking lot behind it. The librarians who work here are very kind and helpful. It's a smaller library, but has most of the good stuff (at least in regards to what I'm trying to read). Like all libraries, you can put a book on hold or have a book sent to this library if it's not at this location. They have computers for their online catalog. They also have quite a few computers you can log into for personal use. This library is a great spot to get some work done or (surprise) read a book. I love all the natural lighting that spills into this space. ***PRICE*** It's free! It's a library. If no one has a hold on the book you're borrowing it'll automatically renew. ***BATHROOM*** There are single all gendered stalls you can use that are clean. ***CONCLUSION*** I love this library for its librarians, its space, and its books!

This is my neighborhood library and I love to bring my kiddos here to explore the kids section. The…read morekids section is packed to the brim of great books for kids. It can be a little overwhelming as there isn't really a rhyme or reason to the arrangement of the books. They also have a few toys and interactive play areas as well. The adult section is a little bland. The books are dated. I often have to have books delivered from another Library because they usually don't have it here. They do have a large magazine area with comfy oversized chairs. This library is outdated in comparison to its sister location at Atlee and could benefit from a refresh. The librarians are always super friendly and willing to help.

Mechanicsville Branch has been my library for years, however I don't come to this library like I…read moreuse to. I do like that the staff is normally helpful and friendly, the library is always clean, and it is a quiet environment whether you're studying, reading, writing, etc. They have a quiet room and study rooms both of which you do not need to make a reservation for. This library seems to have a good amount of resources and places to read and study in a quiet environment. However I do wish they had more study rooms available. Overall nice library if you're local or don't mind the traffic that comes with the location since it's a part of 360 near Lee Davis and Sherwood Crossing Apartments.

Customer Service slow improvement but still needs to be better!…read more However, Sit & Stitch Workshops should refrain from POLITICAL talk as we attend this social craft gathering for peaceful non-triggering conversations. In addition, library facilitator encountered was unwelcoming & displayed poor customer service unfortunately!

Yes this one if my favorite places to both hang out, have one on one meetings and to have quiet…read moretime.

Welcome to the neighborhood!…read more This well placed library (on Hull Street) houses a decent selection of great reads and quirky people. I've visited on numerous occasions and i always find it to be quiet, clean, and full of a great selection of books. The librarians are eager to help and are always pretty friendly. You always hand the option to have books transferred in or to call if you be late getting your books back. Which is great because.... One drawback.... there is no outdoor book drop. I know right!

The East End Richmond Library has to be the only library with a metal detector to walk through and…read morea security guard. Then after being there for a few minutes I saw why. The people there were louder than necessary. Talking as if they were at home. Listening to music on the headphones attached to the computer but so loud everyone could hear. Then the librarians try to ask the people to be quiet and that doesn't work. This library is minutes from home but convenience isn't worth the noise and chaos.

First, Leslie has left a beautiful review, and I am beyond disappointed that it doesn't show up and…read moreis not recommended. :( I have lived in the neighborhood for twenty-three years, and the East End Library and its staff have always been a haven of help and love in our community. The librarians are super friendly and willing to be of service, there is great programming for the kids, myself and my teens have enjoyed opportunities to volunteer and teach there, it is a place of refuge for some when the weather is severe, there are classes for adults, and I remember it being even noisier before the computers, because it was filled with KIDS that were always, always welcome and catered to! BTW~there hasn't always been a security guard (who is also very helpful and kind!), but for a long while there has been a metal thing at the door that beeps if someone has books that haven't been properly checked out. I could be wrong, but I do not believe it is a metal detector. Please come give it another look with new eyes to really see the beauty that's going on.