This is the most beautiful library in the Youngstown area and one of the most beautiful libraries…read morein the state. However, their director, along with their Board of Directors, have some strange animosity toward the people of this village and town, and they want to close the only library that has a high rating, even by the people utilizing this website. Grossly exaggerating issues with the building, they now voted to close it and open another. The cost to open another is far more expensive than doing repairs to this building. I hope to goodness to "save the library" people fight them every step of the way. It's clear they want to sell the building to some rich developer... and harm the people of this town. Shame on PLYMC.

I agree with Mia's review that this library is a gem. Staff is helpful and caring! They have went…read moreout of their way more than once to help my kids find the books they need. They consider your recommendations for new reading material. I am blessed to have such a wonderful library in my neighborhood!

No joke my favorite place on earth. Love it! Found a new series to binge read and got to rent one…read moreof my favorite history films.

Very sad we moved away from this library. Is always quiet clean and comfortable. Staff is very nice…read moreand knowledgeable. Spent many quiet afternoons of research and reading here.

My husband, my kids, and i came to Youngstown to mourn my dead uncle and we stopped here to lift…read moreour children's mood and they had a great time. This library's book selection was amazing and the people there were very kind. Though, they were a bit ghetto. If I can remember correctly, there was a mother yanking her child away from the video games and said something along the lines of "Boy, i'm going to beat your [bad word] when we get home and i wont forget.". Other than that, my family and I had a delectable time here. 3 stars

From the owner: Specializing in: - Charities…read more- Community Organizations - Social Service Organizations

Was very excited for a museum library but the inside is unfortunate rather plain and disappointing…read more They do have a large collection of books but it all feels like a after thought crammed into a corner.

Lunchtime exploration. I finally decided to stop and walk around this place I've driven by for…read moreyears. A Beaux-Arts style building with Greek and Roman themes memorializing President Wm McKinley on the site of the school where he started his education. The marble statue of McKinley stands in the center, surrounded by busts of the influential of the period. One side of the building houses the Niles Public Library, and the other side is a small museum and auditorium. A passionate museum docent met me at the locked door and recited an amazing amount of McKinley history. I mean she really was good. The museum displays were a little sparse, but I was impressed with a hand painted flag as well as a carved wooden book cover from China that contained a letter to President McKinley embroidered on silk. Major donors to the memorial are recognized by busts in the auditorium and the library. Notable names include Andrew Carnegie, who contributed to the library, and Joseph Butler, the founder of the Butler Institute of American Art, the first museum of American art. You never know what you might learn when you stop to investigate.

The employees are all very helpful and kind. I really appreciated during COVID how clean all the…read morebooks were kept as well as the building. The only room for improvement I can tell is to get better at having all books in a series. Several times I will see a New book release and then realize it is book two of a Series,but the library does not have the first book.

Well, I haven't been here in a long time as I have allowed the Internet to pretty much replace the…read morelibrary need in my life. However, my kids wanted to go and my 8-year old was able to get his own library card of which he was excited to get. Off we go, me and my three boys, we walk to the library. Yes, it is very, very close to my house. Once inside, I can tell a lot has changed for the better since my last visit many years ago. They have many computers to use for locating books or perusing the Internet. They have a fantastic kids room where they can read their reading level books, build puzzles, color, etc. They have several kid sized tables, chairs and bean bags for them to sit and enjoy whatever activity they are doing. Very neat and fun for the kids. I enjoyed watching my oldest son as he insisted in finding the books he wanted by himself. When he had trouble, he asked the assistants at the circulation desk instead of me because-he wanted to do it all by himself. So proud of my little guy. While he perused for books, my two younger boys played with puzzles and colored in the various coloring books. They each chose a book as well to bring home to read. This library is a great place to spend some time and great for the kids to have and keep an interest in reading. They also may kids reading programs throughout the year and having Story Time for the little ones once a week. We had a great time. An hour and half and 8-books checked out later, we were on our way home. It was a lot of fun.

The librarians that work here treat customers like shit. My organization hosted a training here,…read moreand the next day we were called by Rob Liste, who, like the snob that he is, proceeded to explain that we left the room in disarray. Yes, disarray. Direct quote. There were crumbs on the ground and table. ***Clutching my pearls*** Mind you, we cleaned up everything we brought with us, we put every table and chair exactly where it was when we first entered the space. We wiped down the tables with what little cleaning supplies we had. We were not provided with a vacuum or even wipes, so I'm not sure how we could have cleaned crumbs from the floor. Rob then proceeded to say that he was charging a $25 cleaning fee that would need to be paid prior our next training. I used to use this library all the time, and I will never step foot into this shithole ever again due to the way that myself and my organization were treated by Rob Liste. Fuck this library.

This library is great and so are the helpful people who work here. The programs they offer are…read morefirst rate. IMO, the library is the only thing in this dead town that kept up with the 21st century

It's a fine small library with a good selection of materials and a g, friendly staff.read more