I love to visit libraries! This library was very modern. It had a good set up for books and a great selection. There were lots of places to sit and read the lighting was good. There's a small area on the second floor, where you can sit and read and also has vending machines. My favorite part was a used book room That had lots of books for $1 or $2 It also had DVDs for sale It was a great spot to take a break. I was also able to find two books to buy The staff were very nice read more

Ludington Library - Entrance and my books - Libraries Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

When I saw the book sale sign, I figured they'd have a couple of shelves with tired old volumes. Nope! A room-and-a-half filled with nearly new books and DVDs -- (do people still use DVDs?!) -- all clearly categorized. If there are children in your life, check out the kids' section with more than reading matter for sale. Cheap, too. Ludington isn't my home branch, but we come for museum passes. If you live in Montgomery County, you can check out 3-day passes to a host of museums and venues in and around the area. We've been to the Audobon Center, the Shofuso Japanese house, several small zoos ... all free! Today's visit: the beautiful Woodmere Art Museum. Ludington Library is spacious and nicely laid out with ample places to relax, read, and even (quietly) chat with a friend. Parking is sometimes tricky on Saturdays with the farmer's market across the street. But otherwise their lot is adequate, even with a two hour time restriction. Libraries have evolved significantly since I was a kid. They always were, and continue to be, an important community resource. Ludington is a good one! read more

Love this library. I'm not there to study or hang out, I use their webpage to make requests then pick them up when I get an email telling me they have my items. In addition to reading material I have checked out numerous books on tape, DVDs, and BluRays. If they don't have it they can usually get it from another library in their system, it's really very convenient. The staff is very friendly and I like the open layout. I see people complaining about the 2 hour parking. I've not seen a sign noting this, but I'm usually in and out quick so that is not a concern. You could just move your car after 2 hours if you are there long. I assume this is so people don't park here for the train. read more

This library is huge! Very nice library with something for everyone. If I lived here I would join for sure. They have a section downstairs where they sell books the library no longer wants. Great for out of towners wanting some books to read! I was able to pick up a book for a dollar. This section could be a little better organized. I probably would have bought more but I got tired of looking. read more

Awesome little library. The staff are friendly and it's easy to check out what I want online and come pick it up when it's ready. There's usually some space for me to sit and read or get some work done if I need to as well. Highly recommend checking out Ludington! read more

If Ross Geller, Bill Nye the Science guy,Sheldon Cooper, Steve Urkel, Mark Zuckerberg, Dana Scully and Einstein were in town, the perfect place for them to meet would be at the well stocked and pleasantly laid out Luddington Library. In fact they would be in Nerd Heaven! The library is well lit with both electric and natural light and has a few areas to pull up a seat but not any places to be alone and It's not the usual quiet of most libraries. Parking also is a major challenge here. If you find a spot you must exit within 2 hrs or be ticketed. On the plus side It does have vending and an area in which to sit and enjoy what you purchased from the machines. And there are events here which are noted on their website, read more

The people here are so nice and like to help people alot they know what they are doing

This library is pretty nice, and it has a decent amount of area to do work/study on the upper level. The meeting room is also an option when there isn't a meeting scheduled with tons of tables. It is also usually quiet on the upper level so that's also a plus! The meeting room has been pretty empty when they're aren't meetings, so you're guaranteed a spot in there if you need to study. The meeting schedule is also posted on the website so you can see when this room will be closed. The downside of this library is the parking situation. The WHOLE parking lot is 2 hour parking only, and the librarians call parking authority to complain if people stay in the lot over 2 hours, and they come and issue tickets so don't risk it. My friend actually called to dispute her ticket and they literally said that the librarian called them to complain.. rude. You can park in the train station lot which is right across the street on Lancaster Ave, entrance on Morris and it's 25 cents/ half hour and the red meters are up to 12 hours. You can pay using the app that is posted on the meter if you don't have coins. I think it's ridiculous that if you want to stay at the library for more than 2 hours you have to pay... at least designate some of the parking lot for people who stay over 2 hours. read more

Certainly not the cleanest library, due to its busy nature. A lot of the furniture is worn and old looking. Because patrons don't follow the rules and continuously eat throughout the building, I have seen a mouse running throughout the first floor during the day (eek). The internet here is consistent and reliable (unlike Bala Cynwyd). Between the neighboring prep school students, usual derelicts, and scheduled programs this is one of the busier mclinc branches. I would appreciate a dedicated quiet room (i.e. Abington) or more private conference rooms given the size of this branch. Parking can also be a nuisance. Ludington branch is okay but it has its flaws read more

My friend introduced me to the Ludington Public Library & Information Center awhile ago. It's clean, bright, and well-furnished, with a large selection of books. They also have their own private parking lot. If you're in the Bryn Mawr area and need a resource, consider this spot. read more

Egads!...hate having to come here and deal with the parking situation and the traffic congestion, but I have to when I'm looking for hard-to-obtain videos. If you're looking to stay longer than 2 hours, then you have to park at one of the 12-hour meters in the train station across the street and pump quarters into it. (is that why they don't call it the Ludington FREE library?...Ahem) When it comes to the DVD collection, this is one of the 2 biggest in Montgomery County (the other one being the Indian Valley library in Telford). Ludington has the convenience of being accessed thru the MCLINC.org website, whereas since Indian Valley is not a MCLINC member library, you have access their collection directly on their ivpl.org website. Indian Valley has more expansive parking, but I think that the Ludington DVD collection is slightly larger. However, the separate section of documentaries at Indian Valley looks larger than Ludington's, and Indian Valley has a "Classic Hollywood" section (both DVD and VHS format), which I did not notice at Ludington. So there are pros and cons to both. read more

The library is a big library and have many things going on. They have 3 floors and they have a floor for kids, many lounge areas, meeting room and I have seen yoga classes take place. They have a bookstore in the basement and elevators to access all levels. read more

Ludington Library - Libraries Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Best library ever in terms of design, book offerings, cleanliness, etc. However parking is hard to find. Librarians are not always friendly. read more

Listen, I get it's a library but yelling at a three year old to stop running when they first see everything is a bit much. I am quite capable of telling the child to slow down. They were so rude when it came to this, and don't get me wrong I reminded the child before we went in to be quiet and walk. What do you expect from a child when they see books and toys. Also they told me I owed money on my account that I had paid A month ago and never gave me a receipt for. Thank gosh I found the bank statement on my phone, through my bank app or else they would have tried to charge me again. Definitely going to bala cynwyd next time... a lot nicer. read more

I grew up, going to the ludington library often. I have to say that the new, renovated library is bright and uses the space better, but I used to enjoy reading in tiny corners, deep within the stacks where no one would bother me... It's bright, tastefully done, and spacious, but I guess coming back from a large university with a huge endowment, which means an amazing library, I feel like this library is lacking. I wish they had a lot more choices in the magazine section, newspapers, international movies, music, etc, etc. Their hours could be extended and maybe I just haven't found them yet, but in the old library, i was able to reserve a study room. There are also quite a few perks such as having lots of private parking available and also being close to many shops and restaurants so it s centrally located and accessible. There's also a beautiful garden and yard in the back where there are regular events such as concerts. Overall, though, it's alright. And it could probably be improved upon through getting volunteers to work more shifts and getting monetary donations or even just donations of reading materials to expand on their collection. read more

One of the best public libraries around--plenty of study space, books to read, and free WiFi. Come here often and appreciate what this space has to offer. Since it is popular, the lot fills up a lot, so you may have to park for a few quarters on the street. read more

How a library should be. A resource for kids, adults, and everyone in the community. Good places to sit and work, or read. The summer hours are the main problem, citizens who work during the week need Sunday as an option. No need to be closed every Sunday for months. read more

It's a nice, well-lit library and the librarians are friendly. However, there aren't enough places to sit and study. There are bigger tables, which you feel like a jerk taking if you're just one person. There's a meeting room which isn't a guaranteed spot. There are some arm chairs. I find that when I want to study, there aren't any places to sit. If I find somewhere, it's a chair and I'm left balancing my computer and books in my lap. The lounge area is nice but is usually too noisy to concentrate in. There also seem to be very few places to sit with power outlets, which means I can't plug in my computer at all. That limits the amount of time I can spend there. What also limits the time I can spend here is the 2 hour limit in the parking lot. read more

Ludington is a lovely library. It's big, bright and has a porch- type area with tables and vending machines. The unfortunate thing is that as big as it is, there are relatively few places to sit and do work- spread out a few books, research, and have quiet focus, which is exactly why a lot of people come to the library. On top of that, the relative few tables available for working are for at least 4 people, so one person feels badly taking that table. The relative few available tables are almost always taken, so I'm left trying to write and balance books, papers...on my lap- if I can at least find a chair. The porch area is nice but with card players, tutors, students...it's a challenge to concentrate. I so wish they installed library carrels when they renovated this library. read more

Love this place for a study spot. Nice big tables, solid wifi, and lots and lots of natural light. Plus, it's guaranteed to be nice and quiet. However, the library hours suck, and I'd like to see them expanded, as it's precisely whenever I get the urge to go, that the library is closed. Considering how much this library cost, it could have better hours. read more

I was really looking forward to the new renovation, which took over 2 and 1/2 years. I rushed in on opening day, only to be told by a snarky secretary that 'We kept most of the old buildings.' Yes, true, they didn't do such a good job for almost two years. There could be much cozier areas to sit, and they advertised a 'cafe' with the floor plans. I guess this means 2 vending machines! The staff is quite snarky and thinks they are better than you. They have really bad hours, too. 20 minutes before closing time, they told me to get going over speakerphone. The messages continued every five minutes. I still had ten minutes, but I was kicked out! Also, the same rugged old painting that has been there since I was a child is in the children's section. Couldn't they have at least gotten rid of it? Cool library, but NOT WORTH THE 2+ YEAR WAIT. read more

Beautiful library. Parking always seems to be tight, but with patience, a spot always comes available. Large DVD selection, although new releases are scarce. Pretty much all popular books have to be requested, and there is a $.25 fee, so no biggie. The selection is a bit limted, but the hold/request process is easy. Staff is just fabulous. Very helpful. read more

Very impressive DVD collection! The building just went under major renovations and it is beautiful. I wish I lived closer.

Finding a study space is always a challenge. Ludington Library is a great place to study. There are a few challenges such as the 2 hr limited parking spaces and weird placement of power outlets...but other than that its a great library which I plan to frequent! read more

This library is awesome, period. It is a beautiful place to study and get work done. I prefer the group of four tables on the street level floor, next to the public computers. It is usually quiet, and it's walking distance to Hothouse if you need a coffee break. Why there are so many naysayers is beyond me, considering this is the jewel of the LMLS. read more

The library is aesthetically pleasing, however, several improvements would make it more conducive to studying. As others have mentioned, more parking would be fantastic, but I don't know how achievable that is without building into the park behind the parking lot. The major improvement that could be made would be to set aside a quiet area where there is no talking. It becomes very frustrating to study when people are having conversations and talking on their phone. As far as I'm aware, none of the other libraries nearby have quiet areas, so I'm left without a solution. And yes, I do wear earplugs, but that only does so much. Another improvement would be to lengthen the hours on Sundays to 9pm while keeping the open at 12pm. See Arlington Library in Arlington, Virginia if you need an example of how a library should operate. read more

What can I say? This newly renovated library is beautiful and serves its purpose well. I live just up the street, but due to a technicality I don't live in the area served by the library. I like that I don't have to have a membership to use the internet and print for about 15 cents/page. (Just watch out for the severely disgruntled town members who can't believe the biography section is now located in the basement!) read more

Spacious, friendly and knowledgable staff, expansive cake pan and audiobook collection.

3/7/2014 Its still a joke - Do NOT go if you are looking for a QUIET place to study or read - how offensive this library is training an entire generation of kids to be disrespectful - retraining adults that libraries are a gossip hang-outs - and talking loudly is fine in a library. it is a true shame on ludington library! read more

I was really disappointed upon our first visit to the Children's Library today. The section is not set up to be children friendly - there are too many aisles, all of which are too long. The few activities intended to sustain the interest of little ones are tucked away in separate corners, and it is impossible to look for books without being afraid of losing sight of your children. It seems as if the childrens' section is really meant for adults. I would suggest a u-shaped section which would allow the children to play while the parents are able to look at books. read more

A terrific renovation has put Ludington on the modern map - all kinds of technological dazzle married to modern details. It's great to have the porch area to meet a friend for coffee or snacks from the nearby vending machines, work on your own computer or do tutoring. The DVD collection is huge and includes an amazing selection of foreign films, too. Want to sit and browse a book you've taken from the fiction shelves? Lots of comfy armchairs along the new, light-filled Lancaster Ave. side. Can't find parking spots in front of the library? Try going across Lancaster Ave. to the large square Township lot which always has spaces - and then enter the library at the new Lancaster Ave. entrance. Need a meeting room for your Lower Merion organization? See the circulation desk about reserving the new, high-tech and comfortable space at the back of the reference area. Like to browse the new books section? It's very well-organized into the different categories and includes several armchairs for those who like to read for a while. In short, a great place to visit! read more