Belinda (Balinda?) was the MOST helpful providing important library card renewal info which will…read morehelp me stay on top of maintaining my library card annually. I was away from Ocala on a cabin trip and was able to reestablish my Libby account over the phone. I had no signal this whole trip so I was nervous calling. Belinda saved my trip! Highly recommend! Amazing, helpful people work here

This place is great! It's so clean and comfy and the staff is so friendly, and their variety is…read moregreat they have such a wonderful selection of books. It's also a great place for the community to connect

For me it is a weekly visit. I love books libraries, I use to work in one for years and the…read morefriendliness and helpfulness of this staff. I love to go there.

There is just something about going into a library that takes me back in time. The Freedom Public…read moreLibrary elicits the same response, but then I'm snapped right back into the present because of all their great, modern conveniences. The workspaces are plentiful and the employees are so helpful. Always. I'm able to read all the bestsellers, and the wait is not long if there is a waiting list for a particular book. We are very lucky to have this gem of a space right in the middle of SW Marion County.

I have a grandson going to the school. This is not ok going to cause an accident. Plenty of places…read moreto park come on common sense people.

This school is terrible at communication and only settle on making horrible decisions for the…read morestudents who go there. They tell you one thing and then do another.

I have been itching to get some fiction to read since I recently got back into reading for fun. All…read morethe long and treacherous years of schooling ruined reading for me. Information regarding pricing or what was in stock was impossible to find so I had to go and check it out first hand. I was greeted upon immediately walking in. This place is way bigger than I thought it would be. I started browsing the book shelves that were in front and worked my way back towards the store. I only looked through the fiction section but noticed a huge selection of other genres like Sci Fi and Adult Romance. There was also a children's section in the back. Walking towards the front of the store, there were shelves with DVDs as well. In the middle of the store, there's a little lounge section with comfortable chairs and tables to read at. I was carrying several books so I decided to grab a shopping basket. They have the cool ones that have wheels and suitcase like handles. I finally made my way to the register and chatted with the employee. She asked if I found everything i was looking for, to which I did not. She offered to look up titles I wanted and even though they did not have any in the store, she offered to put my information in the system if those books do show up. I purchased 6 books and paid almost $20. Not horrible but I thought for sure it would be cheaper. They have a buy back program, where you receive store credits but I forgot to inquire about the details. Of course I will be back!

This store proudly sells AI generated art that isn't labeled or described as AI generated. Would…read morenot be surprised if some of the books were also AI generated. Very disappointed as someone who also runs a small business in Ocala.

I go every few months to this beautiful little place with a great selection of books of all…read moretypes...The prices are terrific...Most are priced $1 to $3...

I really appreciate the idea behind the Friends of the Library in Belleview--offering discounted…read morebooks is a wonderful resource for the community. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location at this time due to its extremely limited availability. Being open only one day a week from 10 AM to 2 PM makes it very difficult for many people, especially those of us who work retail or have weekend schedules, to ever visit. It ends up feeling more like a missed opportunity than a true community resource. I understand this is a volunteer-based program, and I respect the effort that goes into it. However, expanding the hours--even slightly, such as offering more days or extending to a full-day schedule--would make a huge difference in accessibility. I hope to see this location grow and become more available in the future, because the concept itself is truly valuable.

Since my restaurant was located in downtown, I did walk by here on my way to the restaurant…read more Parking can get a bit difficult during the weekend nights, and I did have to drive around twice to find a spot. I was able to find one near the garage.It looked to be free parking, so that's always good. I did not know whether the garage cost extra, but I did see some parking areas that had a cost. I saw the main square with the gazebo, and looks like there were people hanging over there. There are lots of horse statues with artwork painted, and signs displaying the descriptions. And since they were artwork, there was definitely no mounting on the sculpture allowed! There are many nice restaurants, including Brick City Southern Kitchen and Harrys Seafood. There is also a theater, but I didn't go inside. Downtown Ocala looks to be pretty safe and welcoming. I should visit again during the day time and see if there are farmers markets as well. But definitely I will come back for the great restaurants over there. I just wish parking was easier. Overall: B

This is a must if you have 30 min to spare. Cute little downtown, very small, displaying equestrian…read morehistory of the area and giving homage to the biodiversity of the area. We loved it.