Lincoln Librarians are the best, most helpful and our Erie County Public library outranks IN, WV…read moreand TN in acquiring new books for JUV and nonfiction historical and current events.

Great staff- lacking leadership at the top level. The situation involving Pride Month was extremely…read moreunfortunate and sad!

This is a wonderful library with friendly and fun staff. We spend the most time in the children's…read morearea, which is separated from the main library. There are tons of books to read and movies to rent, and they have a nice section with computers for more learning. We recently started participating in STEAM Saturdays, and one of our favorite workshops was on airplane science. My son is now obsessed with learning how to make new models and seeing which ones fly the furthest. We also enjoyed the Christmas party, where the kids got to make gingerbread houses out of recycled milk cartons, graham crackers, icing and all the candy and other goodies. Santa was there, along with a hot chocolate bar. This library knows how to keep kids engaged and make learning and reading fun. I'm so glad we have such a wonderful local library.

The people that work at the Mars library are very kind, friendly and helpful. They make you feel…read morelike you want to come back. I really appreciate that so much. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Cranberry Library has it all! There is an enormous selection of books and movies, and the…read morechildren's section is especially impressive. The library hosts many fun events that appeal to all ages and interests. The staff is top-notch, and they always make you feel welcome. Johnna at the reference desk is very helpful and intelligent, plus she's always friendly! The library is definitely worth a visit if you're in Cranberry.

Wonderful library! Friendly staff. Great space for kids and adults. Truly a community library!read more

Two of the librarians are great and two are hideous to people. One refused to speak to me when I…read moreentered until she couldn't read my handwriting for the computer list. Then she told me to come back over and print. I responded, "Oh, now you can hear me." "She said, well I didn't hear what you said before." Well, if she didn't hear me how did she know I had spoken. And if she couldn't hear all of what I had said, why didn't she say so? She seems to think she is of higher status than she is. I was only there temporarily when my internet went out. I have it back now. She shouldn't treat those she thinks are poor badly. I've donated big boxes of books to the library. I don't have to. There's Franklin that is also local.

The ladies that work here were practically my babysitters as I was growing up. It's a small…read morelibrary, so if you're looking for a wide selection of anything, you might be out of luck. That doesn't, however, mean that it's something you should avoid looking into. It's clean, well lit, and quiet. Most of the ladies that work here are extremely happy to help you find what you need. It's a nice place to curl up and read a book (or few) as well as use the internet. Worthwhile as far as local libraries go.

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Went here several times when I moved into the area. Friendly & kind.read more

For being a small community library they are as good as or better than some large ones. They have…read moremany reading programs for all ages.

Love this library! They keep getting new audio books that I have interest in. I also can get many…read morebooks and audio books easily from other libraries. Programs they sponsor are very interesting and great for community building and meeting new people. Thank you Staff for you commitment to this wonderful library.

While this library is a wonderful establishment and serves the community of Beaver unceasingly, it…read morehas advanced room for improvement. The building is getting old and needs some rejuvenation. For instance, most of the building is adorned with large glass windows, especially in its center, making it quite hot and uncomfortable to sit for extended periods of time. A few blinds in the library would eliminate this and the facility would be much more comfortable and cooler during the summer months. The internet connection is something that is a lot left to be desired; I have registered complaints about this numerous times to no avail. In the back of the library, the signal is weak! You cannot even watch YouTube videos or listen to a podcast without an interruption eventually occurring. Something simple like installing a router above the ceiling would eliminate weak spots. Just a few of these simplistic improvements would be outstanding. That being all said, the STAFF is amazing, a VAST collection of books, and, specifically, an extraordinary collection of local and Pennsylvania history that few public libraries can match! It's a relaxing place to write, research, and conduct whatever business your intentions instruct you.

Really beautiful building! I'm sad they got rid of the art gallery I used to visit. They turned it…read moreinto an arts and crafts area. They also got a 3d printer that's reasonably priced to use. Nice sitting area with charging plug ins.

Seriously, who visits libraries when visiting a new town? *small voice* I do…read more With a few hours to fill, we decided to stop in at the Prendergast Library to stay out of the sun and check the place out, so to speak. The historic exterior beckoned to me, as the building has been up since 1889. I love how this library is truly the cornerstone of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and is just a great addition to Jamestown as a whole. Upon entering, the first thing I noticed was the stacks. There are two floors full of books of various subjects and content. Use the stairs off to the side to peruse the selections. The main library floor is an open concept, and there is a bridge connecting the two sides of the second floor. You'll have to visit to really see what I mean on this one, but it's worth the visit, I promise. The big draw for us, seeing as our library cards are for another library system, was the huge used book sale. The cheapest paperbacks started at $.50 and ranged to $2 for hardcovers. We found some amazing hidden treasures that were clearly donated over the years, to our benefit. It was like the used bookstore selection of my dreams, albeit on a much smaller scale. The only thing I didn't love about it was that the sale shelves clearly held circulating materials once, which pulls at my library nerd heartstrings, but I digress. At least when I went upstairs there were a ton of materials available, some of which clearly hadn't been checked out in awhile. Boost the circulation statistics! I was amused by the microfilm machine available for use, and even more impressed by the big puzzle they set out for patrons to assemble as a way of de-stressing. What a great idea for patrons who just need to relax and use their brains at the same time! I want to see puzzles in every library, though I advocate a more user friendly microfilm to go with it. I can't even tell you how often I've come so close to destroying archived periodicals. Finally, the library does have a dedicated children's room, but no dedicated teen space. This may just be a product of the users, but it's something I'd like to see in a central branch library. The young adult materials are mixed in on the second floor, but do have their own shelves. I'd happily spend some time in this library again if I ever find myself both in Jamestown and with some hours to fill. Keep up the good work, Prendergast Library!