i was trying to get some homework done and was rudely interrupted by an employee and was told that…read morei was not allowed to work in the space there was no clear sign that i could not work there and i believe that it was a bias work place and not happy about the way that i was treate.

The raving reviews really oversold this place to me…read more We travel a lot and with kids, and sometimes we like to find a library for storytime, participate with the locals, enjoy some of the events libraries hold, etc. We've enjoyed sewing classes and STEAM activities all while traveling and not even checking out books. Sometimes we go just to read in a different environment. The reviews cannot rave more. But, having seen many libraries, I can assure you this was fine, but not overly incredible. This place was swarming with kids and parents, very few of which were masked. For some reason, that bothers me in places like libraries. There were also at multiple families who brought in their takeout lunches and were eating their lunches and walking around licking their fingers as their kids were running around. It just seemed more like a community rec center than a library. Kids were playing tag, running all over the place and it was honestly mayhem. Good luck trying to read in that place! We were there about 2 hours and there were no fewer than 100 people in the kids area while we were there. Having just spent a week in Flagstaff, AZ and visiting their library many times over the week, they required masks and limited capacity. This was obviously not the case here. It seemed disorderly. The play structure was neat, but kids were left to play and were not being kind to one another, telling others they couldn't come into the play area, making my 7yo and 9yo feel very unwelcomed. I did find a sweet parking spot outside and the machine charged me for a full 3 hours with a glitch, so I paid the reasonable (but annoying to pay what you didn't ask for) $4.50 for our library trip. There's also a convenient parking garage across the street you can use, also payment required, as is all of downtown Telluride.

We were looking for something to do with the kids inside while waiting out a rain storm. The Pitkin…read moreCounty Library is a gem for those with kids! They have an EXCELLENT children's area. They have lots of kids books easily accessible and categorized. They have an adorable puppet area with hand puppets. There is a table with bins filled with things to do like magnatiles and train tracks. Great place to bring the kids on a rainy day or if you are looking for a fun place indoors.

What really sets this library apart though is that if you are parent with small children who have…read moreany interest in the performing arts, you will look this library's program of Tunes and Tales and Story Time at the John Denver Outdoor Theater. In my opinion, Allison is a world-class children's librarian in that she knows how to really engage her audience on a first name basis--I suspect she could have majored in child development or the dramatic arts by the way she performs stories aloud. I recommend bringing your toddler to this program even if I had to put a mask on my child and fly across the country to see it. It was a such blessing to listen to Heather et al accompany Allison's oration with a violin and viola pair--what a dream team. What I personally like most about this library are the periodical selections on the subtopics of investing and aviation. I enjoy watching AARP members researching investments on nearby tables as if their lives depended on the effort. I also like the DVD and CD selection in the basement. If I had believed my brother or knew the town was this amazing, I think I would have visited sooner!

Went to the new Clifton Library and it is a total disaster. Horrible parking scheme and the…read morelandscaping must have been done a bunch of 5 year olds. The maintenance on it must cost us taxpayers a bunch of hard earned tax dollars. Trying to find an entrance took me a very long walk for an 85 year old. I loved the old branch. Easy to get to and very easy to use. Inside this new monstrosity of a very expensive truly awful building was also difficult too. The only thing the help could say was that they did not build it. Yeah, BUT our tax dollars sure did. I could go on for 100 pages but you get the idea. My wife and I will never be back. It is a long drive to down town branch but we might be forced to use it. SHAME on you library board or whoever approved this horrible building and parking.

My husband and I use both the Central Library and the Clifton Library. Everyone at both libraries…read moreare friendly and helpful. I love the talks the Central Library has monthly on local history as well as the local art they display on the walls. Everything is accessible-I order books for pickup all the time online. The Mesa County libraries is a great resource for our community.

We stopped by the library today. One person was in there for a short while, but after 20 minutes we…read morewere asked to leave in 10 minutes. I said there weren't others in the library. I didn't say this, but I thought this: no where did it say the maximum time in the library was 30 minutes. Politely, I asked if we should stay until others came in and the capacity was exceeded. The lady librarian asked in a challenging and condescending tone (and I think a look of disgust), "Why would you want to do that?" I responded that we wanted to read some more books. She said, "No, this is no longer a place to hang around." What? I've never been pushed out of a library when there were no other patrons. I didn't see anyone else rushing to get in. I'm very irritated, and I think particularly in difficult times, you should be appreciative of patrons.

This local library is not as big as the city libraries, but it serves its function. There are…read moreseveral tables upstairs to spread out and use their free Wi-Fi. Non-locals can still check out materials by obtaining a Guest Card. They have a very small selection of contemporary books and DVD's, but they do have a decent selection of magazines to entertain me e.g. Real Simple, Travel & Leisure, Powder, Self, Food & Wine, People, etc. You know, bathroom read stuff. (I mean, I personally don't take these library magazines into the bathroom).

Best library ever. Always getting new books and if you ask them if they have a book and they don't…read morethey usually order it and call when it's in. Lots of diverse activities...more than a library...it's a community learning center.

I primarily check out ebooks online from the library. I am very happy with this process. The…read morerequirement to show up in person, every year, with my card in hand to renew for another year is often ill timed and the most restrictive library membership I have had in my lifetime. No reminders are sent before access is denied. I hope the ability to renew online, by phone, by email or just receive a reminder is under consideration.

Gorgeous library that is located in the little town of Silverton. Librarian is super nice and…read morefriendly and we had a nice chat about the town and life in Silverton. It is not a big library, but it is definitely somewhere where you can sit comfortably and read.

The Cedaredge Library shares a parking lot with the Howard Johnson's. This Grand Mesa library looks…read morelike a small post office and was not as busy as other small libraries I have visited. However, it was the first week of school and I imagine a quiet time as parents were busy getting kids ready for classes, it was still harvest and most of the farmers were busy getting crops in, and kids did not need to do research yet as they were busy settling into classes and meeting friends. However, when needed, the Cedaredge Library is there to offer all the library services needed by the community with a friendly staff and the room to learn as they also offer classes providing small-group instruction in the following areas: English as a Second Language (ESL); Literacy Skills; GED and Pre-GED; Basic Computers; and Job Skills/Life Skills.

From the owner: Mission: Serving and Empowering People. Providing Resources for Life, Leisure and Learning.read more

The friendly staff make this branch a real pleasure to visit. Limited size, but they will happily…read moreget items from the other branches and other library districts. Great story times, activities often, and more resources than most people realize. Check out books, movies, even a state parks pass!

The lady working the front desk in the library is very kind. She helped me get a temporary computer…read morepass and helped me print some info I needed to register my car!