How could I ever give a library less than five stars. We really try to emphasize a love for reading…read moreand doing things the right way with our kids. Going to the library and looking up books is fundamental in my opinion. Instant gratification isn't great for these kiddos all the time. This library is close to the new crib and although they are going through some renovations, the bones are still strong. Everyone here is so nice and helpful that it doesn't feel like it's real... but it is I love this place. Having the playground outside is a nice little brain dessert after some good reading

This is a very lovely library in a nice area separated from the street, and I really appreciate how…read moreclean and organized it always is. I've never had any issues finding books or using the computer, and often come here to study or do remote work at one of the many available tables with outlets. I know libraries are a public service and there's no financial incentive for the employees to keep this place so well-maintained, but you can tell everyone in the community cares about making this facility a friendly, pleasant space for people to enjoy.

Small location but they have plenty of books, movies and other items found in a library. The staff…read moreis very helpful and I renewed my library card.

I loved this library!! It's small, they have a nice children's area and a nice seating area in the…read morefront to read. The staff is very friendly.

This was one of our usual picks for visiting with the kids years ago, 8-10 years back…read more We now started visiting again and have enjoyed our experiences. They have done some renovations. Library is quite big, with a ground floor and second floor. The kids' area is very spacious and nicely done. You can do arts and crafts upstairs, even when we went and it wasn't during the times that they do it, they provided us the items to do there or take home.

I tried going to 3 different classes offered at their YOUmake space. Organization is non existent…read moreand when you get there it's like they don't want you there. Save your time and effort and go to the other branches that offer those classes. I wish I could give them zero stars.

As a library they are small but they have many other great options such as a park, kid playground…read morearea, and a pool along with an inside gym. But even though they are a small branch staff are always friendly. Parking is a bit difficult since the park has a lot of patrons and never seems to be enough parking available. And be warned DO NOT park in the residence area as your car will be towed. Saying from experience. But overall a nice little branch that's great especially if you have small kids.

Back in the mid-90s, I was an obese Shenandoah Middle School kid with more baby fat than…read moreself-esteem, stranded after school when I missed the bus or my grandfather couldn't scoop me up. And where did I end up? Not at home with a snack, not on the streets getting into trouble--nope. My babysitter was the Shenandoah Library. This place saved me. It was air-conditioned (a gift in Miami), quiet (unless I was breathing heavy down the book aisles), and mercifully free. I'd wander the stacks pretending to look studious but really hoping to stumble across a forbidden "naked lady book." Spoiler alert: no luck. When that mission failed, I'd lock myself in the bathroom for way too long, only to get the inevitable librarian knock: "Kid, are you still in there?" Yeah, I was. Don't judge me--at least I wasn't out buying Hot Cheetos. And yet, between the failed nudie hunts and the bathroom marathons, I actually discovered books. Real ones. Stories that made me laugh, wonder, and eventually fall in love with reading. Shenandoah Library didn't just keep me off the streets--it accidentally gave me a lifelong obsession with words. Not because it was perfect--libraries in the 90s smelled like dust and faint mildew--but because it tolerated me. It gave me refuge when I was awkward, overweight, and searching for something (besides naked ladies). It was patient, forgiving, and quietly life-changing. Shenandoah Library: where a chubby kid found air-conditioning, refuge, and a love of books--even if the librarians had to drag him out of the bathroom to do it.

I'm a UM alum so I'm biased - the Richter library has many fond (and less fond) memories for me as…read morea student. The standout here is the Cuban Heritage collection, which is open to the public and has an amazing collection of lots of artifacts from Cuban history. Everything from the original daiquiri recipe to copies of ration cards. The collection also partners with the Freedom Tower. A wonderful resource for the community.

Lots of mixed feelings about this place…read more Plenty of computers and floor space but oddly not enough tables and chairs. The study rooms are like freezers but midday on the second floor is an oven. Plenty of printers but the wifi is spotty. Recently the management changed study room policy greatly limiting the flexibility of group work- resulting in mostly empty rooms as opposed to the constant battle for them. The stacks are quiet but have terrible ambience and even more terrible internet connectivity. It can get a bit creepy at night as desperate study spot vultures circle the shelves behind you. Accidentally taking the elevator down to the M level is also reminiscent of a potential horror movie scenario with its locked cage gates and dimly lit narrow aisles. Nonetheless, the place is open 24/7 during finals and is a reliable place to surround yourself with people doing mildly academic things. You'll at least feel a little less guilty about not studying after sitting here for half the day. Try the music library or the law library for a better library experience. If you're just here to get books, Richter is just as good as any other. At the end of the day, Richter is a University Library which could be a lot worse and has a fair number of amenities, and at least- does it's job passably. More like a 3.5 but I'll round to 4 for effort!

Love this cute library because it's small and has a great selection of books for my daughter and…read moremother in law who only reads in Spanish. The staff is nice and the location and bathrooms are always clean. It doesn't get crowded which is nice and I see lots of adults spending time in these private spaces against the window with their office set up. It's a great place for my daughter and I to get our homework done. And Publix is right next door which is convenient in case I have to do a quick grocery run after.

I was so happy that I found this library. It's was really close to home. Unfortunately for those…read morethat are looking for a quiet place to study, follow my advice DO NOT GO THERE. This is the loudest library that I have ever been to. The employees don't know library etiquette. The employees are having loud conversations with no regards for anyone.Can you believe that they were wrapping boxes and using tape? I literally wasted my time.

Found out about this small library because it's right next to our favorite dim sum restaurant,…read moreSouth Garden. It's is located inside a shopping center and no one knows its even there. After COVID, they have new people working there. They even had renovation and it looks like a completely different library. Their decorations are always on theme, so beautiful and creative. And for a itty-bitty library, their calendar is jammed packed with programming for kids, teens and adults. We come for tutoring on Saturdays and for special programs. But this place is always packed with families with their kids having fun during storytime and arts and crafts. They have a small collection of a little bit of every genres for all ages. They also have dvds at no one checks-out anymore which is sad but they also have video games for all consoles. They have computers with internet access. The staff are actually really friendly and really helpful. It's too bad that we will see them call the police because some people can't act right, especially knowing there's children around. Overall, this branch has become our favorite. We come here atleast once a week and are always welcomed by the workers.

There isn't a quieter place around Anytime I come here to…read moreuse computers it always seems like there aren't that many people here It's spacious and there are a good amount of computers to use I really like it and there are a great amount of dvds to rent

Staff is incredibly helpful and warm, as are most librarians in the mdpls. They are really awesome…read morehere! The library is in a sketchy location due to a lot of construction in the area, but there is free parking (with chickens running in the lot), and it looks like a really great neighborhood library. It's small, but you can order from the library system and have it delivered, so I wouldn't say it's limited.