Ugh, I just got done running home to get a utility bill to show to renew my library card. I've had…read morea library card here for 5 years. First when it was a private library and I donated money for an annual card and now the second year since it has become a public library. I voted YES to it becoming public because I grew up appreciating having access to a library. Now, seeing how elderly the population is here, I hope more and more benefits will be developed for them through this community library. Short version to my mediocre star rating is based on the inefficiency of the one website that the staff can utilize to confirm residency, its ineffectual. As a resident of 5 years and a tax payer for 5 years, I could not be found. I sympathize with people further out of town, the elderly, new commers, and previous or on-going library patrons having to prove who they are past showing their drivers license. The information my paper file they hold has the exact same information that appears on my drivers license! I'm an election judge in Taney county, and the legal residence in the United States are allowed to vote legally easier than trying to obtain a library card here. I receive surveys to better this library and diligently fill them out. I hope this note goes towards addressing this issue. The library staff deserves better tools to assist guests to this library. Thank you,

Downstairs in the Taneyhills Library is the Friends of the Library Bookstore. This review is about…read morethe bookstore, not the library. For decades, I have only been buying my books at the Friends of the Library bookstores around the country. The money goes to support the library. The community donates their books, most of them brand new and hardbound. This is the BEST Friends Bookstore I have ever seen. I come to Branson several times a year, and I load up on books. I buy bags and bags of them here. It is an enormous room full of bookshelves. They are well organized and categorized for easy perusal. Nowhere on earth can you beat these prices!

One of the loudest libraries I have ever been in with the employees talking nonstop . I was…read morecharged $1 to use the computer and black and white copies cost 50¢ not the 10¢ quoted on their website. Still it was better and cheaper than driving to Branson to make some copies.

Nice library for a small town. Only drawback is that they charge $1.00 for 45 minutes of internet…read moreaccess. Not a common thing in America - maybe it is in SW Missouri. Otherwise I have no complaints.

Visited this library for the first time yesterday, it's huge and absolutely beautiful! It has an…read moreextremely large selection of books and even a little coffee shop. It's got a section for teenagers and a large section for children in the basement that will make children feel like they've visited a special place, just for them. The staff was able to help us make library cards, which is easy, as long as you have copy of your ID on you and we were able to try out the computers and explore the books and find our first 3 (Limited to 3 the first time you check out, but 10 or 20 after that) books and are excited to read them and return them, so we can revisit and check out from this library again. This place is absolutely worth checking out and they also provide a lot of community activities you can get involved in and have a neat walking trail out front with statues of animals we want to walk down when the weather warms up.

I'll admit I haven't been to a lot of public libraries. I can't imagine what more you could wish…read morefor though, except for more books (an using inter-library loan or a book request you could still find what you wish for). This is a multi-million dollar library was built through donations. It's gorgeous. It looks like a museum. There's a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, genealogy room, public computers, free wifi, reading nook with a fireplace or outdoor terrace, huge teen and children's library, and numerous programs for all ages. The staff and volunteers are also friendly and helpful.

When I pulled up to this library I was already impressed. It's so spacious with a thought out,…read morefunctional design that makes sense for a large library. The cafe space is no longer in use by the coffee cafe but this library still has a lot going for it. There are multiple meeting/ community rooms and reading lounges. The children's library is huge and every librarian that I spoke with was so helpful and nice. Desks, tables and armchairs are all over the place. It's wonderful here.

My visit started out fine. A kind employee helped me locate a pencil sharpener. However, around…read more4:30 pm today, an EMS crew with a stretcher hovered around a woman sitting at a computer. She hadn't been bothering anyone, making sounds, or causing any issues. She was just sitting there. They proceeded to ask her questions about how she was feeling, what day it was, etc. She was talking coherently but the three EMS employees and a library employee had her circled for at least 15 minutes after taking her vitals and wouldn't leave her alone. Obviously I don't know what happened. But I saw them wheel her into the ambulance. Beware if you're having an off day, or act a little eccentric. You may end up taking a thousands-of-dollars little ride if you don't answer questions to someone else's liking. Disturbing and uncalled for.

Nice library and fun area for kids to read. Park at the street, walk up the stairs, and enjoy.read more

I attended a poetry and music event today that was very interesting…read more It was well attended and featured many great poets who read a combination of their own work, as well as other works by famed poets and everyday poets, as well. The music was quite good as an art form on its own as improvisational music and superb setting with the words set to music in such a free standing way.

We need a better category than 'Library' because this one is a different class. If you have to be…read moreindoors this is the best option on Earth.

I love libraries. Surrounded by ideas and physical media I feel.... happy. I worked at a library…read morefor years when I was in college and always feel at home when I'm at my local library or visiting one elsewhere. I recently moved to the area and was amazed to discover that my new local library just happens to be the best library I've ever been to. The selection of books is excellent and the children's section is wonderful. But they go above and beyond in so many areas; They have a great selection of the normal fare movies, audio books, and magazines. But you can also play and check out board games, graphic novels, telescopes, and fishing rods. They have a teen area. Study areas. A bookstore, where you can find great prices. And they have a cafe. Visit and support this gem of a library!

The library is beautiful, with sections for everyone. The staff is also very helpful and kind.read more

Personally, I'm a very big fan of books and also of food so this library location is wonderful…read more It's in the same shopping strip as Panera and just on the other side is a McAlister's Deli and then a Braum's on the other side. The library is spacious and well designed with a dedicated teen area and there's also a children's library and a separate reading "room". For those who need them, there are plenty of computers throughout. I love the library and so far, have been to libraries in 6 different states and I'm so impressed and pleased with Springfield's library designs, so much valuable space for public use and all of the programs offered.

What a neat library. It's pretty cool on the inside, very clean and lots to see. There's plenty of…read morecomputers, tables, seats and books. We really enjoyed checking out a few books. The children's area was super neat, they have a train over the top going around and super spacious. The people around seemed to appreciate and respect the library. Their shop was closed today but it seemed to have lots of neat things. Usually you can walk to Panera bread from the inside but it's currently closed at the time. The staff is very helpful and very friendly.

This is a nice, small library nestled right inside a neighborhood not far from Battlefield Mall…read more The layout in the entry way is awkward in that the New Book section is right inside the entrance basically. A huge plus to this location is there is so much seating. Desks with swivel trays for your laptop, loveseats, armchairs, table seats and even a few bistro tables. They are scattered around in many different sections of the library. Some of the books are literally jam packed onto the shelves. This might be due to the fact that this is a smaller location. A cool feature that I like and took advantage of is the small snack bar/ convenience store that sells potato chips, candy bars, t- shirts, notebooks and other items. That's pretty neat.

Universally necessary for any free civilization. Equals other basic freedoms: thought, speech,…read morepress, press, opinion.

I like the art on the wall & the creative design of the inside. Very colorful & vibrant. Staff mad…read morechill they always coolin. Being right in the center of downtown makes it convenient for anybody who rides the bus plus it's surrounded by soo many food places. So if you need a study break to grab sum food right fast you good. Plus it's by the movie theater. Bathroom be stankin tho ngl. But that's the only thing wrong wit the spot at least in my opinion

I still like this location, but the bathroom key card checkout system has a significant drawback:…read moreit is possible for someone to walk off with the card. This happened the other night when I was in the library with my laptop, and the librarian said they would have to request a new key the next day. I ended up having to hold it until I walked back to the bus station! Not good, Springfield/Greene County Library. Not good at all.