(Apologies, I am better with photos when food is involved. I know I'll visit again, so I will make…read moreevery endeavor to do better!) What a community gem! The Negaunee Public Library is centrally located, has a lot of parking available and offers as many services as the big city library I've utilized for decades. I walked in and received my library card right away, no driver's license required (whew, because the SOS effort has been laborious!). I received so much helpful information, had all of my questions answered and just could not contain my excitement at the new world that opened to me in that moment. Librarians are rock stars like that and Negaunee Public Library has an all-star lineup. What a terrific staff! The Negaunee Public Library is affiliated with Overdrive (get the Libby app!) and eight? nine? other libraries. You WILL find the materials you seek, I assure you. They also have the Kanopy service for streaming media, which I look forward to trying. People, this is all available to you out of tax dollars you have already paid. Get in here, reacquaint yourself with your favorite authors and beat dementia by keeping your brain in the game!

From the owner: The Negaunee Public Library provides informational, educational, and recreational services for the…read morecommunity in a pleasant atmosphere.

Local public libraries have been a lifesaver for me during the high summer weather. Yes, even in UP…read moreMichigan it gets hot. If it's sunny and over 80, it's too hot to work from the van so I've been spending time in public libraries like this one. This library is free, it's comfortable and it's clean. They have a free wifi that works very well and it's quiet enough that I can sneak in an occasional Zoom meeting without disturbing anyone. Free parking, too! You do not need to be a local resident to use the library, you only need to be a local resident if you're borrowing materials. [Review 17915 overall - 322 in Michigan - 1436 of 2022.]

Beautiful library!! Love that the original building still looks classic, while there are obvious…read moreupdates inside (computers, etc.). LOVED the Michigan Reference section upstairs, and thought it was cool that they still use some really old tables and chairs in the nonfiction section! We thought that the bell collection is cool. Beautifully maintained inside; clean restrooms; quiet place to read with great views of Lake Superior upstairs. Reasons I only gave this a 4 star is that not a single staff member greeted us or asked if we needed help. I get that this is a touristy area and they're probably used to people just wandering through, or using the bathrooms, but I always appreciate being welcomed. I myself am a librarian and understand the value of welcoming the community in!

This is by far the best small town library you could ever look to visit. The staff are warm, kind,…read moreand ever so patient. They have by far the best childrens programs available, from infants to teens they always have SOMETHING going on. Whether you're a resident using the local library and a daily resource or a tourist looking to get out of the weather for a spell. It's a great place.

While on vacation in the UP for a week, we took the kids to this library on 4 separate occasions…read morewhile we were in Iron River for shopping or lunch/ice cream. It's a pretty cozy library that reminds me of the old Chicago branch libraries. Right as you come in, there's the kids section with an abundant selection of books. There's also a well-worn truck/train table and a separate, carpeted story room and play area with some plush animals and dollhouses. The kids also have a decent selection of jigsaw puzzles and games to choose from. They too are well-worn in many cases. I also saw some nice books for older kids, written by local authors, featuring history of the copper mining in the 1800s and living in the frontier days on the Upper Peninsula. We enjoyed going there, even though we're not locals or members. It could use a bit of a refreshing look, but the library does have plenty of computers and audio books in adjoining rooms. One comment I have to make: where are all the kids from Iron River? In our 4 visits, seemed there was only one time where my kids got to meet someone from town. I can tell you in Park Ridge or around Chicago, the library would've been packed on a weekday afternoon. Makes me wonder about whether parents take their kids to the library often out here in the UP, or do they prefer ORV riding on dirt roads and fishing all summer long...

This library is 4 stars because it's good but could be better that's why I didn't give it 5 stars…read moreif it was slightly better it would b 5 star material