I live all the way in Texas, but I've been doing research for a project and needed to access archival newspapers that I could only find through the Kings County Library in Hanford. Luckily for me, Sherman, the reference librarian, is SUPER and was able to gather the resources. For a small fee, he spent a few hours searching their archives, then mailed hard copies to me. He was super friendly and got back to me quickly when I called with questions. Thank you, Sherman! read more

Amazing! It's easy to get books because of their book catalog computer. Have a children, and teen section also. Great service and easy to find a book! read more

Ooooooh. I didn't know I could review the library. Well, look out, because I LOOOOOOVE the library. Are you still holding onto your Netflix DvDs by mail membership???? WHY!!!?? Have you ever stopped to add up the yearly expense on that and factor in how many DvDs you actually receive each year?? Let's compare the price of that to the price of what you would pay to borrow the same exact DvDs from the local library. Grab your calculator, this is gonna be some hard math. Ok, the library is free.... so that's zero, subtract that from what you're paying for Netflix and... oh wait. You are paying for something you could get for FREE. Do you like throwing your money away... because if you don't want your money, I will gladly hold onto it for you. ;-) Ok, the library will let you borrow DvDs. You can even browse their catalog from the comfort of your home computer, request DvDs you want to watch.... then BAM, they'll call you when they are delivered to the library and ready for you to pick up. With self checkout, you are in and out faster than... well, something that's really fast. Did you know that with the Overdrive app, you can even download and read books on your mobil device? Did you know that you can ask the librarians for recommendations? Did you know that the library hosts summer reading events for kids of all ages, your child can be earning prizes for reading during the summer. What I'm trying to say is that our library is more than some dusty old books and that old periodic filing cabinet you remember. Our library is modern and has lots to offer... books, magazines, DvDs, books on tape. You can access your account online and do a variety of things (like extending your book loan) right from your home. Don't have a home computer? The library has computers you can use. It's air conditioned!!! They have a Facebook page!!! They have book sales from time to time. The children's area is BEAUTIFUL and inviting. Learn about our community library, it's a gift that we should all be celebrating!!! read more

Trying to beat the heat after a walk downtown and what do we see is a library. We head inside and go to the children's area expecting some kid books and maybe a magazine section and boom there is an entire play area inside. Computers, kitchen area, fish tank and more for the kids to do. They also have a great selection of kids books and some very nice staff. One of the better libraries I have been too. read more

This library is pretty good but there are always shady people outside of the library and the bathrooms here are disgusting. The kids room is pretty nice. They have some computers with learning programs for kids and there are toys and a play area for quiet play. I haven't really had a bad experience here but the staff has never been friendly either. I wish they would fix up the bathrooms though. I had to take my toddler to the bathroom while we were visiting and it was so gross I try not to even go if a bathroom break is near. read more

While the self checkout system is convenient, this library feels a bit more impersonal than some of the others in other areas where I have lived. In other towns I have always gotten to know the librarians, they even greeted me by name. I understand its a larger branch and they're probably busy, but I sometimes miss that. On the plus side, they have free WiFi so if you're like me and don't have any home internet, head on down. read more

I was treated like criminal because my son forgot his library card and dad was the one who set up his account. Kicker is that even if he had his card he still wouldn't be able to get books because Jeff isn't here. Can't even sign myself to the account because Jeff needs to be here. Was treated rudely and was offered no solutions. My son left crushed because he could not check out books. They have a nice children's facility. I will give them kudos for that. read more

The children's section of the library is somewhat small, but they do offer other activities to make up for the modest selection of books. They have a summer reading program; they have storytime for younger kids twice a week; there are a handful of computers kids can use to play educational games; and, there's a small tropical fish tank on display. On the opposite side of the library--which I'm sure that the teenagers really appreciate the distance from the "children's" section--there's even a separate loft area for older kids. One other advantage of going to this library: Superior Dairy is right across the street! read more

For a library essentially in the middle of fields and desert, this one ain't half bad! Plenty of good ol' books, a few computer stations, a decent sized kids' room (more importantly, it's somewhat closed off) and a second floor balcony with a few tables and chairs for reading and study. The layout is a basic, open rectangle which means the noise can travel, so it gets a bit noisy fairly easily. read more

You can find me on the second floor facing the wall studying. I love the feel of this place, especially when it is almost empty and quiet.

And surprisingly large library for little Hanford. I love the fact that you can request books, CDs, even movies from other libraries and they will send them to your local branch. Admittedly, sometimes you have to wait a bit for them to come in, but, it's free read more

In the four years since living here, I have yet to enjoy the library experience that I have in many other libraries over many years. The attitude conveyed is inconsistent with the fact that its situated in a fairly small town. It has a cold, tense, fake quality about it that makes it uncomfortable to begin with. While the childrens section warrants 4-5 stars as a separate entity, the hostility from the older generation front desk diminishes their would be asset. Not going back after so many repeated negative experiences both experienced and witnessed. read more