I am a local teacher, graduate student at NKU and have lived closely and visited this location for…read moreover a year now. Overall, I highly recommend this library. Here are my pros and cons: PROS -- fairly nice on the inside -- plenty of windows -- great study rooms -- lots of seating and tables around the building -- upstairs quiet area in the local history/genealogy for studying -- plenty of parking -- kind staff -- has security/local police on-site -- offers lots of resources and events for kids and families -- the staff has been doing a better job with ensuring that sketchy people stay out of the teen and kid areas CONS -- not the greatest location -- usually busy with quite a few sketchy people (my female friends don't like being alone here and I would not ever leave a child unsupervised here) -- cleaning needs to be increased a bit. This is probably because of how busy it is, but many times when I have been there have been quite a few dirty and/or sticky. -- I have had difficulty signing up for study rooms on Sunday at this particular location (but have been able to sign up fine for the Erlanger location) I hope this review helps someone (:

LOVE THE LIBRARY it's one of My families Favorite places to go they have so much to offer and a lot…read moreof resources To take advantage of I definitely recommend the library to anyone of any all ages because they have something for everyone

I've been here twice now and am so grateful for this little library! It's much smaller than I…read moreexpected, but I with so many libraries within the Cincinnati region, I'm sure you can find just about any book and get it via placing it on hold. -- So do plan ahead if you're trying to find a specific book, you may want to check out the online catalog first to track it down. The reason I first went in was to print some papers and I forget how many copies you can get for free, but you can get a good amount of not just black and white but also color! So helpful for this gal that does not own a printer. The staff has also been super friendly! To get a library card you'll have to first apply online for a temporary card and then make your way in to receive the physical copy. Again, staff is so helpful. The top level is the main (adult) section. I enjoyed the fun feature: "What your Neighbors are Reading". Downstairs there's a little fish pond and children's section. Parking lot is in the back and is again smaller, but fits for the size of the building.

Free parking is available behind the library. The rear entrance is handicap accessible. It enters…read moreinto the children's section of the library. If using that entrance for the handicap accessibility, proceed all the way forward, that is where the elevators will be to take you to the regular library. There is also a night/after hours drop slot back there. The children's section is one of the cutest ones I have seen. There is a whimsical mural that wraps around the area. Various small chairs are peppered about, as are a selection of toys. Computers are available for children to play learning games. At the far end, (if standing at the rear entrance,) is a water feature. The small pond includes Koi fish. I am not fond of the fact that this branch is on multiple floors. We usually visit multiple sections of the library. Sometimes my older children will vist one area while my younger one and I visit another. When they are only an aisle or two away, I am comfortable with this arrangement. Having them be on separate floors I am not comfortable with. On the flip side, I can understand people who are visiting the library for a quiet place to work seeing this arrangement as preferable.

A wonderful open and bright building that is geared toward anyone interested in reading or…read moreenhancing his/her mind no matter what your age! The personal are always available to help you find a book, order a book from another branch or give help using the computers or copiers. I frequent the library often!!

I was a little disappointed in this library. With some of the newer libraries in the area (like…read moreNewport and Independence), I guess I'm a little jaded. It was plenty busy when I was there on an afternoon between 4-5 p.m. I like that most (if not all) of the library branches in N. KY seem to be open seven days a week. That was not the case where I lived in E. TN. Anyway, I sought out this branch because of a little blip I saw in some local publication about a Princess Diana exhibit. I expected more than a couple of glass bookshelves with paper dolls, some magazine covers and some collector plates. I would have appreciated some related biographies, newspaper article clippings, etc. But back to the library itself, nice children's area and plenty of public use computers.

The Cincinnati public library system is really great for the size of city that we live in. I'm…read moreconstantly impressed by how much they have to offer! The Oakley branch is very nice. It's well taken care of, and there's always a good selection of books, DVD's, and even CD's. Their selection of new books is good, but not laid out the best...I think it takes some getting used to to know where everything is. But overall a very cute, small library that is conveniently located off of Oakley Square! Oh, and free wi-fi!

It's the library, what's not to love?! The Oakley branch is pretty small, so browsing is limited,…read morebut I usually request whatever I want online and pick it up here. And I do mean whatever I want. It's rare for the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County to disappoint. Probably the best bargain for my tax dollars ever! I love it!

Computers great! You can draw,make bracelets and so much more great library! Also down at the St…read more Bernard library Endless computers and books also both has free WiFi! 100%

this library is awesome, during non school times kids are provided meals, a safe place to go, and…read morein some cases, a place for kids to go to gain experiences that are unobtainable at home, sure some kids act out a bit more than others, but in general a place that's safe and secure. I'm not from elmwood, but have been here 16 years and am familiar with most kids, kudos to the staff for their patients and concern. glad to have you

I use to enjoy going to this library, because it was quiet and I didn't have to worry about being…read morebothered by the staff. After yesterday, I don't feel safe there at this branch any more. I was using the study room to work on some research that I was doing for something that I'm currently working on for myself, (which the room is free, if it is available/not reserved when you want to use it). When I came out of the study room, because I had a library book that I was done using and wanted to return it back to the library. As I was walking over to where you can return books, these two guys (one of which I know works at a different branch of the county library system) and another guy talked to me in such a way that I felt like they were mocking me or even making fun of me for using the study room at all. It wasn't like I was disturbing anybody while I was using the study room at all -- I just needed a bigger table to work at, (because I wanted more space to use both my lap top AND my large binders, due to me doing some research and having hard copies that take up some space on a table). The way that the second guy was asking me how I enjoyed using the study room, I took it to mean that he wanted me to immediately get out of the room and out of the building entirely, which I came right out and asked him if that was what he was implying to me. The guy responded that he didn't want me to leave, but where he and the other guy were laughing at me for being in the study room and quietly working on my research in there, it made me feel unsafe and unwelcome. I quickly cleaned up my stuff from inside the study room shortly thereafter and left to head home, feeling quite unhappy and almost violated by those two guys.

Quaint library that seems to be very kid friendly or at least caters to the younger crowd. They…read morehave a very active calendar of events. The building is shared by a few businesses, so be sure to enter the correct door upon entering. Friendly staff and a very clean facility to include the restroom.

I absolutely love this library. It's been renovated within the last decade, and it really shows…read more The space feels modern but cozy, with private study stations and even areas you can reserve. I also really appreciate that there are always people around actually studying and reading, it has such a good, focused atmosphere. The selection is great too, not just books but DVDs, magazines, and plenty of other materials. One of my favorite things is their reading challenges. I just finished the winter reading challenge and got a free mug and tote bag, which was such a fun bonus. They always seem to have something engaging going on. This library is a gem!

I just received the third book hold that was cancelled. Staff used to notify us to when a book was…read moreput on hold but I haven't received a message for ages. They have my correct phone number as we went over this recently.

It is very accessible, quiet, good Wi-Fi, well-ventilated, I can settle in for a few hours and do…read morewhat I need to do, which is study.

It is refreshing to see that this library is so well-used by the public. The parking lot is always…read morefull!