This Library has good parking, space inside, 15-20 computers to use, good DVD selection, a decent amount of books. There are chairs here and there, to sit and read.. they do have daily newspapers, too. The staff is super helpful, and friendly. The one issue I have isn't specific to this branch. The Jefferson Parish website is difficult to plow through. I can't go to a tab "best selling books 2016", or "Oscar nominated movies 2021". Needs work to be user friendly. read more

Jefferson Parish Library - Libraries Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

Came here to early vote. Always a smooth process whenever I come. Library is located in a convenient spot and everyone is always super helpful. read more

Jefferson Parish Library - Libraries Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

This library has all you could want and more!!!! Up to date video/audio section with loads of great movies and full season shows, a genealogy section and lots of study rooms for students. Helpful staff as well. Have I said enough? I wish the library where I now live would come up to speed! read more

I saw a Facebook post in December about a Carols (as in Christmas carols, Cookies and Cocoa event on a Sunday for a few hours and decided to stop on by. Lemme tell you, best decision ever. Large parking lot, which was nearly full, inside was packed. Employees were friendly. There are a lot of books here and several study rooms. There seems to be a lot of community outreach programs here. Great resource for the area! I always am a fan of libraries and recommend this for any and everyone! read more

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I'm sorry when was it a f*cking crime to have an *unopened*, *sealed* bag of food next to my bag and on my study room desk away from me?! As I'm studying, the new manager knocks on my door, asks to take my dry, unopened food from me and says he will keep it at the front of the desk and I can have it when I'm done. Sir, I don't even want it anymore. What angers me the most, is I was not even actively consuming the food... they were just in the room. Who tf does this? Never in any library have I had food confiscated from me? What is this elementary school? Sure, I get it if I'm actively eating (which again, I wasn't), but seriously?! Warning: do not have food on desk, cause they're waiting to come and take it from you. Location: JP WB Regional Library read more

Great place to work and study. The library was very quiet, and the staff was very helpful and pointing me to an area where there were large tables. They've got study areas, study cubicles, and tables that seat for people with electricity. The Wi-Fi in the library works great too. read more

I highly recommend this Library , not sure what you'll be visiting for but I come here to simply have a peace of mind which I most definitely get .... Awesome!!!!! read more

Jefferson Parish Library - Peace Of Mind - Libraries Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

This Jefferson Parish library is by far my favorite library because there are plenty of books to choose from lots of reading and quiet time space in computers. read more

Jefferson Parish Library - Love the large Selection of books and plenty of space to do any school work or quiet reading. - Libraries Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

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Located on Manhattan Blvd. next to the post office, this is the main branch of the JP library on the Westbank. Several years ago I rediscovered the library after not visiting in years. Always a fan of reading I discovered that not only did this branch have many of the authors I was looking for, but that they would also order books for you. This library also offers internet access, current issues of magazines, movies, music and even e books. Once you're a member you have access to so many things. Becoming a member is free, and I encourage all residents of Jefferson Parish to sign up at this branch. Note: Once you've signed up your privileges don't get revoked when you move. I used my JP library card for years after moving for many of their online services. I feel comfortable admitting that now since I think the statute of limitations has passed, plus I have card for my current residence. read more

My absolute favorite library! So big on the inside, easy to pick a section all by yourself and not be bothered. I used to come here a lot when it was first built when I went to West Jeff. Though I wasn't really studying, mostly deep into the sci fi section and the ham radio magazines. And I got a lot of movies too. Great selection. Now I go with my two girls, they love this place. The kids section is gigantic and I was hoping to instill in them the same love I have for reading and it worked. Its a real treat when I can bring them here to pick out a few books with their own cards. I also signed up online to rent e-books for my kindle!! Totally awesome library system we have here in Jefferson Parish. read more

Love this library! Nice place to study. No food or eating is allowed in the library. They keep it really quiet and will make you keep it quiet as well. Perfect for a student studying for an exam or someone needing to get work done. The only complaint is that the bathroom is somewhat dirty and they always run out of toilet paper. Make sure to check before taking a crap read more

This is the main Westbank branch of the Jefferson Parish Library system, so it's quite large as far as suburban libraries go. The book selection is good- they have a large display of new fiction and nonfiction books in the front, and many more on the shelves. As part of the JPL system, you can put books from anywhere in the system on hold and they'll send them here so you can pick them up next time you're here (so you don't have to traipse all the way to Metarie to get a specific book- they'll send it to your branch for you) The kids section of this library is outstanding. There are loads of books- we always find far more books than we can possibly check out at a time. There's a section of early reader books for kids just learning to read on their own and a wide range of both new authors and time-honored classics. The kids section also has places to sit and read- so we can "test read" a book before checking it out to see if he wants to bring it home. There's also a fun landscape rug and an electronic activity table. The library has all the classic accouterments, too: computer stations, free Wifi, meeting rooms, a full selection of magazines to peruse, etc. Self-checkout stations make checkout easy. In the summertime, kids can participate in a summer reading program, and the library offers programs for kids, teens and adults throughout the year. I can't say enough good things about the free summer programs- they have zoomobile visits, craft sessions, music and movement sessions, magic shows, etc. Did I mention it's all free? read more

During my formative high school years, I spent a lot of time at this library usually doing research for a project. I know what you are thinking: "why didn't you just go online?" Well kiddies, back in my day (the late 90's, early 00's) the internet wasn't what it is today. It was still fairly new, as far as research went, and the teachers at my school decided (in their infinite wisdom) that they would require 4 different sources to be cited on a paper or project. Out of those 4, only ONE could be an internet source. So, I had to go to the library and look information up in books. Oh yeah, it was a lot of fun. Anyway, this is a really nice library and really big. I like that they have little study "nooks" that you can go into if you need to be totally alone to study or do research or work. They have special reading events for kids and other fun things for them to do. read more

I longboard here almost n every week to enjoy the quietness of this massive dome. Its perfect for studying and I can Walk here since I live in the subdivision in the back of this place! Highly suggest you to come here if you want to meditate or have some peace. The book Selection is unlimited since its a library and the librarians are mostly kind. There are also a lot of events here too for young and teens! read more

Jefferson Parish Library - Sitting in front chillin on my board - Libraries Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

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The staff are helpful...this place is quiet, clean smelling, open..very open like other people have said. I will definitely be back! read more

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Library ghetto af. Very nosy. Girl sitting in the table in front me had music playing from her phone as she reading......

The Westwego library is the pits. It sucks. Noise levels are ridiculous. You hear kids crying, people talking loud, phones going off, and so on. And the librarians are part of the problem. Very seldom do they enforce the rules. You hear everyone's conversations. When did this become OK? It's ridiculous. read more

This place is so spacious and calm. Not at all stuffy and old like some libraries can be. Big selection. (Love the movie section). They also have a "teen hangout" and kids section that is massive. Best library on the Westbank. read more

I usually go here to study but I hate it when a staff asked me to put my legs down off my chair. ??? that was SUPER RUDE!

My 2 year old child and I visited Manhattan Library and it was the most uncomfortable feeling I ever felt in a long time. My baby was kinda wining a bit but quickly calm down as we went to the children's side. The Security guard followed me as I was like quiet him down or he has to go at this time he was already quite. I wanted my child to enjoy himself, so I ignored the security guard rudeness. Again as I went to get a book to read to my child and as I was asking my kid what book he walked over again and told my son "shhh or your gonna have to leave" (Mind you...he's a baby). I then was beyond mad, because every time my child would utter a word he would circle us and I then asked the Reception are kids allowed here b/c I feel like I am being treated like horribly. She said that parents should understand that this is a library and any type of noise is not tolerate. If this is the case KIDS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED AT THIS UNPROFESSIONAL LIBRARY. In addition as I was leaving the guard followed me and stood by the door as I proceeded to my car. I feel like I was being harassed. The library should be the safest place for kids to go. This is unacceptable and will not stop until my message gets to the director of this location. read more

Nice renovations done to the library. However, there are too many people playing around, talking loud. Therefore, it is more of a place for socializing to some people than a library. Maybe I am just old fashioned. read more