I spent two fabulous hours in the Roswell Public Library, enjoying their free wifi, comfortable…read moreseating and AIR CONDITIONING. Holy mackerel, it's hot in New Mexico (that's not news) and while waiting for dark, this was a fantastic stop. The library is quite large and there's lots of seating. Of course, tons of fiction, non-fiction, reference, periodicals, children's, young adults and media. I found a desk with power outlets and windows that was quite comfortable. The staff is polite and helpful. You do not need to be a Roswell resident to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 17444 overall - 57 in New Mexico - 962 of 2022.]

I just love our little library. It is quiet. Access to computers. And it has a large selectionread more

Quaint library with plenty of seating and all the necessary elements of a great library!…read more There are computers, a small book sale area, movies, books, music and great books for children, adults, and young adults. There's a parking lot for about 25 cars and a nice park attached with more parking across the street. It's brightly lit inside and quiet. I've been to many other libraries and it's the first time I've seen so many tables and chairs available. It's very inviting for you to come and spend an afternoon. Also, great signs everywhere showing inclusiveness and that libraries are for everyone. One drawback might be that there's one main room so it's possible sound could travel easily.

I use this library often for its plethora of resources. 99% of the staff are pleasant and beyond…read morehelpful. My encounter with Mrs. Hickerson has left a bitter taste in my mouth and, unfortunately, lends a poor reflection of this library for me. She was rude, dismissive and made me feel absolutely invisible. For someone who frequents this library weekly, I am disappointed to say the least. 5 stars for the resources, spaciousness and availability of this library. I have emailed the director and hope that my concerns are heard.

Allowing child grooming books in the library--while censoring websites they don't like, aka, RT.com…read more(the Russian news channel). Apparently, the library system believes we are unable to make up our mind about what's happening in the war... They are also closed on Holiday weekends! Good Lord! When are people out of work? When are kids out of school? The weekends--they close! Very poor library system--and I've lived in many states, this is the worst I've ever seen. Sad {:

Friendly staff and beautiful library. My only complain is…read morethe shelving (for childrens, I haven't been to the adult section yet). Can we adopt the dewy decimal system here?! Having the same author on multiple shelves because they are shelved according to book name is really irritating. We should be able to come in and see all of what one author has to offer in one location.

I visited the downtown library for the first time in a few years. I think the county did a great…read morejob by filling this large building's space with books and other materials. The way the library had been used prior had quiet a bit of unused space. Now, all I see is shelves, and shelves and shelves of books, and other learning materials. I appreciate and enjoyed the little display cases showing off cameras and dolls, i.e. The only thing I wish that Midland County would have taken into consideration was that this building could have used a great deal of natural light and should have instructed the architect to provide tall and wide, shatter proof windows. If you read, you automatically realize the need for light. Natural light is always the best. Artificial light is a necessity for dark, stormy or winter days as well as night hours and we will never escape those scenarios, but the tall, wide shatter-proof windows would have been an absolute great thing to have.

Even though I lived in Midland for about a year and half a few years ago, I never visited the main…read moreMidland Library branch here. Luckily, I was able to on a work trip since it was a very short walk there from my hotel. On the outside, it looks very large with beautiful decorations and paintings all around the building. When you walk in, it's a bit underwhelming. It feels like a stale business office. The book selection is actually pretty decent although I was disappointed in their oil and gas book selection given that Midland/Odessa is THE oil town of America. I would say the highlights of this library is that they have 2 gaming stations with games for PlayStation, Wii, Switch, and Xbox, and they have plenty of computers. I would recommend this library for residents of Midland but people visiting will probably find it underwhelming with its offerings.

Before continuing onwards north and west towards Roswell New Mexico, I spent some time here at the…read morelibrary doing some work and enjoying the last indoor air conditioning for a while. This is a smaller library branch but it has all the things you need including comfortable chairs for sitting, study carrels for working, tables for coworking and a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, periodical and reference materials. The free wifi worked well and the seating is comfortable. The library also has public restrooms and a huge parking lot. I enjoyed my time here. [Review 17432 overall - 443 in Texas - 950 of 2022.]

The Hobbs Public Library is a gem…read more It saddens me that more people don't utilize the services here. My kids love going to their section downstairs. It's organized very nicely. There's a really nice patio to hold book club meetings, meet up with a friend, or, for example, have paperwork notarized. The staff is really nice. A staff member usually always asks me if I need assistance or at least greets me when I walk in. When they aren't available to help you or you just want to browse the computers, the online catalog is extremely user-friendly. The parking spaces are a bit too small for this truck / SUV town. So far there have been a few books that they don't have. I forget to request it in person. One is called "Lost in the Barrens" by Farley Mowat. At any rate, this is a great library if you have youngsters. They often hold events catered to babies all the way up to 3rd grade students. Also, there's a small playground area on the north end so you may let your kids depressurize after being quiet during your library visit. :) Please help keep the grounds clean by ensuring your trash goes all the way into a receptacle. You're the best, pass it on!

Is this not a library?? Couldn't study for my boards with all the noise and also the library staff…read morebeing loud. No consideration for people who actually want to study. So disappointed.