Self Disclosure: I am a geek and I love libraries. OMG! They are wonderful portals to learning…read more This library is AMAZING! I did not even know such a magnificent library existed until a friend suggested we meet there. I live in Lawrence, KS so I was not familiar with the JC library situation. Before I entered the building I knew this was an amazing place.The library is huge and just gleams like a beacon on a hill. I could not wait to go inside once I parked. It seemed as if every corner held more surprises for me, too. There were rows upon rows of books, spacious tables, meeting rooms and all sorts of amenities. It was wondrous. My friend and I stayed for several hours and it was very comfortable. The meeting rooms were not stuffy or cramped at all. There were plenty of outlets for laptops and phone charging, too. The ventilation in our small room was quite good and we were able to focus on our studies. One thing I really enjoyed about this facility is the mix of people. There were older, younger people of all races and ethnic makeup. I enjoyed the diversity and the fact this facility was enjoyed by so many people. For those who think libraries are dead.. well... they have never been to this library. It was hopping. When I left I signed up for a library card and felt so proud. I am not part of this wonderful community of library patrons. There is something for everyone here and so many services are available. The staff was super helpful, too. I had a glitch in my application but the staff was very informative and guided me over the hump. Additionally, there were plenty of parking spaces and the focus was definitely on the comfort of the patron. This is one cool library and you will not be disappointed.

The Johnson County Library system is great and this location is massive. We recently visited with…read moreour five year old and she loved the kids area. It's filled with kid sized shelves, tons of picture books, chapter books, and kids DVDs. The librarian was so kind and got her all set up with her own library card, we checked out her items, and she's been loving exploring all of her recent finds.

Every time I come in I discover something else to love!…read more Great selection of books, welcoming staff that help with service questions, and lovely clean facilities to enjoy. We're so fortunate to have this resource in our community that is non-commercial, committed to representing all voices in their collection, and a safe space to simply exist as a human. Thank you!

I went to this library for the first time and it's a newer library with bright colors and modern…read moredesign. The librarian was helpful and pleasant and of course I like their check out scanner that can take a stack of books and check them at one time. Some libraries do not have the newer scanner. They had a good selection of children's books, which is where I was at primarily. They have some activity tables for children as well. I also liked the family restroom for when a diaper needs to be changed. There is parking that is covered next to it.

This is my favorite Johnson County Library branch. They are probably the biggest JoCo library and…read moreeverything is pretty easy to find. If you can't find something, the employees are always friendly and happy to help. I really like their new check out process-- it is self checkout and goes really quickly. I like using their online website to put books on hold so I can just go pick them up when they are ready. They have an amazing selection and are really good about having the latest new releases (including video games and DVDs) in stock. Sometimes you have to wait a bit until your hold comes up in the queue, but that is to be as expected. Additionally, the wifi is great and there's always a place to sit. The library is pretty quiet but can get a little rowdy right when school gets out around 3 or in the summer.

I visited this library with two of my grandchildren so I was primarily in the children's section…read more The library looks older on the outside and like it needs a refreshing. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a young teen volunteer. She had asked if the children had gotten their free summer book. So they picked out a sticker and a book for their appropriate age. She was a very nice young lady and the kids enjoyed picking out a book. Then we asked the main librarian for the kids section was located. We went to that area and I was a little disappointed that they did not have more activities for children. They had a table with three puzzles. They also had a small wall for toddlers that had some things to do. They had a decent collection of children's books and I picked out some toddler board books to check out. They had some armchairs for parents to read to their children. It's not a particularly large library, but it's good for the area. The front librarian was OK and her attitude, but the children's librarian had an attitude. She had her face covered by a large black mask, and even with that on, you can smile with your eyes. She did not do that and never spoke to any families. Also, she had an activism T-shirt on, and her attitude went with it. I don't know why all of these Johnson County libraries are determined to hire children's librarians that have unwelcoming attitudes. It is a real turn off. I have only one more library left to review and that is in Gardner.

This is the library I used to visit as a kid and I have ample memories of driving here with my mom…read moreon a hot summer day and spending an hour or so hunting down the VHS of Anne of Green Gables, or seeing if they had another Animorphs book for me to check out. It's also where my sister used to do math tutoring and where I paid my first ever late return fees. Once I graduated high school though, I never really had a reason to come back. I'm a frequent Libby user and listen to audio books checked out from the library, but when I'm in this neck of the woods I'm usually not library hopping. All of this being said, I had a really busy day a few months ago and was going from meeting to meeting, and then to a work event that happened to be really close by. I was getting burnt out on coffee shops and needed somewhere to hole up and work for just 30 minutes. Not wanting to spend $8 to sit somewhere and drink a coffee I didn't need, I remembered this library and pulled into the lot. The first thing I noticed when walking in was that my scent memory was strong here - I was immediately transported back to my childhood. The second thing I noticed is that it's changed a ton on the inside (OR I've grown up and remember it differently - both are possible). There's no longer a big desk with librarians ready to check out your books (as so much is digital these days), and things have been rearranged. Also, it was BUSY with folks working! I hadn't realized it was such a popular spot to get some work done. After walking around, and taking it all in, I found a desk, pulled out my laptop and got some work done with their free wifi. Honestly, I don't know what took me so long to use a library like this in recent years. This one was comfortable, and I was glad to have remembered it existed. I will likely be back at some point when I need out of the house and don't need to snag a coffee :-)

I had never tried this particular library out before so I decided to bring my grandson and try out…read morethe children's area. I was disappointed as the smaller children's area was quite small in comparison to other libraries. They did have some nice toddler board books and the children's area in general had the normal amount of books that the other libraries typically have. The teen area is in the youth/kids area. As you enter the library, it's to the right in a separate room. I think what I find disappointing is that I have visited almost all of the libraries in Johnson County except two, which I plan to visit soon. And I find that the children's librarians tend not to be very friendly. They're usually sitting behind their desk often with a scowl on their face or hiding their face and really never offer any help. If they're approached, they seem irritated. The 95th St. library in Overland Park tends to be the better and more welcoming library for children. The adult section was typical of an adult section. So I would say this library is fine for adults or probably teens that want to study as they have steady areas, but there are better libraries for smaller children.

I admit I'm partial to libraries. I find them to be some sort of magical place to explore. A place…read morethat is there for me to expand my horizons, explore and learn! I am just as thrilled to stop by Olathe Indian Creek Library. The librarians are always courteous and knowledgeable. The selection here is very nice and it's always a nice atmosphere. If you get a chance, stop in and explore!

I tried out this library for the first time today. What a wonderful, Modern, fun, and interesting…read morelibrary! The kids area is perfect and fun for small children. They have a great selection of books and play items. I love all the places to enjoy reading a book throughout the whole library and the huge wall fireplace and all the windows for natural sunlight. I was glad to see a bookstore and also a coffee shop with snacks available and lunch items. Will definitely go back! The staff was also nice that I interacted with.

Libraries are great. I think most people have fond memories of visiting as kids and if you're like…read moreme, those memories are very suburban. The libraries I grew up visiting had 90s flair, and while amazing spaces that kept me entertained all summer long, they didn't have the grandeur of an iconic inner city library - like this one. The first time I stepped foot in here as a young adult I was in awe. It's just a gorgeous building, and incredible atmosphere to sit and read. The parking garage is set up to look like a bookshelf which I think is cute, and I love how you can just get lost in here and enjoy the space. It just FEELS like a library which sounds dumb but is true. What pushes this into five star territory for me though is the rooftop terrace. On a nice day there really isn't a better spot for an urban picnic.

This review is for the Central Library location's telephone customer service person…read more I called with a simple question about how to navigate the web site and the person would not help me unless I provided my library card number, which I did not have readily available. They then asked for my date of birth, which I don't provide on the phone for security purposes, unless of course it's my bank or credit card company. Needless to say, this person refused to help me and said she was ending the call. Please note that I called a different branch and got all the help I needed, including courteous customer service.

I haven't been to this library for many years and it's an older library but I love that the kids…read moresection it downstairs and it's large. The library is clean, quiet and relaxing and has a good selection of items to check out. The staff was pleasant also.

The only reason I'm not going 5 stars is because this library branch is a bit old and dated looking…read moreand is in desperate need of a facelift. Its not dirty though- in fact it's very clean and well-maintained, it's just old. It has everything you could possibly want in a library. Super nice, helpful staff, easy to navigate, huge children's area, 3 easy self-checkout areas, and 2 return areas. I do wish there was a drive thru return, though, for bad weather days or when the parking lot is at capacity. The parking lot is pretty small. I love using the JoCoLibrary app on my phone and requesting/holding books/audiobooks/DVDs, etc. Most items arrive shockingly quickly, and the app lets you know when they've arrived, how long they'll be held, etc. DVDs, even brand new releases, have at least a week for checkout time- so much nicer than going to Redbox and paying per day, or waiting for stuff to be added to Netflix.

I visited the Hermetheus coffee shop that is located in this downtown library and I decided to…read moreperuse the library itself since I hadn't been here before. The entrance has the coffee shop and a librarian to help direct people to the various floors. The books are on the second floor, and that is the floor that I went to. All of the people that worked there were very nice and helpful. I had a great experience with the various librarians. The second floor if you get out of the elevator and turn right is the adult/teen section with nonfiction and fiction. If you turn to the left, it is the children's section. I visited both areas and checked out books in both. This is a smaller library, but nicely updated. They have a play section in the middle of the kids section for smaller kids. I checked out some toddler books for my grandson as well.

Super friendly & helpful staff. Very clean, quiet & absolutely gorgeous. Can check out so many…read moreitems for use, many fun classes & programs...and a little cafe downstairs in the lobby.

So far I've been very impressed with how KU has set up the BEST building to support people that…read morework full time. The classes are able to accommodate students attending in person when work allows, attending and interacting with the professor and other students when they need to remote into class and providing full audio and video playback for when life and work don't allow you to participate until later.

From the owner: The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is an institution of higher education, located in Overland…read morePark, Kan., that offers a variety of undergraduate degree-completion and graduate programs. A branch campus of the University of Kansas, the 20-year-old Edwards Campus sits on 30 acres and consists of four buildings. Features of the campus include convenient and free parking, WiFi, computer labs, a full-service library, and on-site writing center and stats tutoring. The mission of the KU Edwards Campus is to serve the workforce, economic and community development needs of the region by bringing high-quality academic programs, research and public service of the University of Kansas to the greater Kansas City community. In accordance with this mission, the campus strives to cater to the adult learner and design programs to fit the lifestyles of working adults. KU Edwards has late afternoon and evening classes available to help students balance the responsibilities of work and family.

Don't miss this almost-hidden gem of Kansas City! Check out "The Linda Hall," its new name, without…read morethe word "Library." Perhaps that choice was made because it is SO much more than a Library, and sometimes people overlook libraries. They host so many wonderful free presentations and featured speakers, from astronauts to bug specialists, and fascinating exhibitions of all sorts. Now that they're open on Saturdays they've also started showing full feature movies. Go online to see their schedule...there is sure to be something you'd be interested in! I'm a huge fan of their new gift shop, The Curiosity Shop, and recommend stopping in even if only to find unique gifts. The entire grounds around the library are an Arboretum, and it is especially fabulous in the Spring, when the Peonies, Iris, and Horse Chestnut trees, and more, are blooming. Free guided tours of the grounds, including bird watching, and all of the Historic and/or record-setting trees are offered frequently.

What a fantastic library!…read more I've been wanting to come to the Life Beyond Earth exhibition since it opened in October 2024. I got here near the end of April in 2025. It closes in June. Glad I made it! This exhibition does a great job of covering a lot about outer space, including, but not limited to, aliens, exoplanets, UFOs, astrobiology and exobiology. There are various displays throughout the rooms covering astronomy, the history of observation of space from the Renaissance, all the way up to the Tic Tac and Gimble UAPs. There's also a very nice display about historical cookbooks and different recipes used early in the 20th century and by various branches of the US military to feed their troops. Everyone working here was very kind and welcoming. There is free parking directly in front of the library for patrons, not for students. Just FYI, the Linda Hall Library is on the campus of UMKC.