I stopped by the Hyattsville Branch Library to get a new library card. I love the reciprocity with…read moreMaryland and DC locations (some Virginia locations, too). There's a small parking garage underneath the library. (The garage closes when the library closes... so no dawdling!) The front desk staff was friendly and helped me get my new library card set-up. She helped to reset my account, gave me a bookmark which also noted the library hours, walked me through the different resources available, and was willing to answer any questions. You can checkout up to 75 items! The library space was new and modern. There was a community event being hosted in the meeting room when I visited. There are so many services and events that the public library offers beyond books - I dare you to check it out. As everyone's favorite aardvark once said, "Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card!"

Another beautiful library! The libraries in PG have such a chic and modern look, but they still…read moremanage to feel cozy. The second library I've seen with a fireplace and high ceilings. I love the integration of the Spanish language in all the titles of the different areas, and that there is a dedicated space to eat and hang out where you can talk louder etc. The building gets a lot of natural light and there is plenty of parking. You can't go wrong visiting this library. Def proud to be a PG county library card holder!

This is was many of us call the "social library." Especially on the second floor its where you…read morepretend to do work when you don't want to be studying. Often times than not when you come and try to find a table, you will find people socializing, or people sleeping at computers rather than letting people who need to study or do work, actually be here. I do prefer the 4th floor quiet study which again is not big enough. There are just too many people on this campus and not enough space. I cannot say that for when I came here 4 years ago. I have seen the starbucks line downstairs over 22 people and I'm not joking. It was one of the craziest things I've ever seen but every single one of them waited. We need more space or less people because this cannot be an effective library.

Open every sing day, Mount Pleasant Library is a true neighborhood library. Housed in a historic…read morebuilding with a new renovation and extension, its rooms are filled with books, magazines and art. The first floor has plenty of room to spread out and read in quiet. The kids section is on the second floor and comes with two reading nooks decorated with vintage murals.

A fantastic library, especially with recent renovations and the full re-opening after the early…read morepandemic days. I deeply appreciate that I could check out books even during the worst of the pandemic and these books even arrived in a timely manner. The library has a good book selection, especially for a branch library, and the staff are helpful. The library website for ILL is extremely user-friendly and easy to place holds.

Great new renovation to this branch. So glad this neighborhood was the recipient of investment like…read morethis. Cute little branch. Friendly staff. (I think, bilingual?) Spanking new building. They went hard on the nautical theme inside. literally, I think this building is sea-worthy. I'd love to see more self-guided activities to do for the kiddies. Take the space devoted to the sort of odd fake dock and put something there for littles to explore that's a bit more interesting. For parents of young kids, libraries can be a lifeline for just getting out of the house.

Awesome architecture and design for a new community centered facility! And the artwork! - the 12…read morefoot high glass mural is breathtaking!!

I love my library! The librarians are helpful and nice. The used bookstore on the first level is…read moreinexpensive. I've bought lots of great stuff there. You can use computers. The collection is good, and they'll reserve you anything in the system or inter library loan. In the Summer, the downstairs a/c doesn't work well, so dress accordingly!!!

Library of Congress -- A Living Monument to History…read more Few buildings in Washington, D.C. carry the weight of history as effortlessly as the Library of Congress. It is not merely a repository of books, but a living archive of the American story--one that reveals itself the moment you step inside. For visitors to the nation's capital, this is not optional--it is essential. The current exhibition, The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution, is particularly compelling. Through the intertwined narratives of George Washington and King George III, the exhibit captures a world on the brink--an undeclared nation edging toward war, a fragile cause facing overwhelming odds, and ultimately, the improbable path to independence. What makes this exhibition stand out is not just its historical scope, but its perspective. It does not present history as a foregone conclusion, but as a series of uncertain, high-stakes decisions made in real time. That tension--between inevitability and risk--is where the story comes alive. Accessible, visually engaging, and intellectually rewarding, this is an experience that resonates across generations. If you find yourself in Washington, make the time. Some places inform you. This one reminds you why the story matters.

I have only visited the Library of Congress at a personal level a couple of times. Other visits…read morewere due to events/meetings there. If you are visiting D.C., I cannot stress the importance of a stop here. To this day, it remains the largest library in the world. Pretty impressive. It's also the oldest federal cultural institution. Periodicals, books, etc. available in over 470 languages. More than 178 million pieces of articles from manuscripts, recordings, photos, printed materials, to books and so on. Library acts as a source of research for Members of Congress and handles copyright laws. This building and all its components are an important part of our nation's history.

My local library! Not sure why it took me 3 years to get my library card, but I made it hahaha…read more This branch is located in Old Greenbelt near the theater. From the outside, the building looks a bit dated... but that's the vibe of the entire community, haha. The inside is nice! It has everything you'd want -- meeting rooms, silence that you could hear a pen drop, COVID-19 take-home test kits, chairs for reading, and of course books on books on books! I haven't checked one out yet (I have my own backlog as is), but they have quite the selection! It's convenient only being 5 minutes from my house. I can't really compare it to others, but it has everything I need!

I entered the library with purpose. I came all the way, to the northern nether regions of the…read moreBeltway for a lecture on Frederick Douglass and I got there early. Since I had time to spare, I thought I would update my library account and look for a book. Dude at the front desk was nice. He updating my account easily so that was quick and cool. I walked around, kicking myself that I didn't bring my phone charger and lo! There was free charging station! Clutch!!!! Two Stars! Next, I thought I would look for the book I needed. An Eric Foner book. Not the most popular read but, lo and behold 'twas on the shelf!!!! Kill!! Three stars. So I continued to kill time reading about Historic Greenbelt, there was a display for that. I went to one of the self-checkout machines, I saw two, checked my book out and went to find the restroom. Four Stars with the self-checkout. On my way to the restroom I saw this box for donating eye glasses. I loved that for obvious reasons so add another star to my review and that's 5 but, with the men's restroom out of order on election day 2018, I deducted a star. So, I had a good time at the Greenbelt Library. I got more done than I needed and more than I expected. Good stuff, good stuff.

Tremendous improvement following the renovation. Bright and spacious setting encourage reading,…read morelearning and study time. There are sections for children, teens, and adults, so you can learn and study with others like you. There are still issues with some folks being loud, but they offer several study rooms where you can escape that. They don't seem to have as much variety in the adult non-fiction section as I'd like, but I appreciate the fact that you can request and reserve books from other branches. I've done that several times now - very quick and easy. Truthfully, this branch is much nicer and cleaner than most others in the county, and I anticipate it getting even better as they continue to bulk up their book selections.

This is an excellent library. It's very spacious, well-lit, and has many computer terminals to use…read more There is a huge amount of space dedicated to children's education and reading material. It also has displays that give some basic information about slavery in the United States and the struggle for abolition.

It's small but clean, and the staff is helpful, and located smack dab in the middle of a thriving…read moremulticultural community. There are study rooms and little nooks you can read in. The library is really involved with the community and all sorts of classes and meet-ups take place there.

this is a little gem of a library…read more it's not big, but big enough. the staff is very helpful and friendly. numerous computers. it is clean. has a nice kid's section with a little puzzle/activity area for the toddlers. a good amount of titles. there are alot of kids (elementary to high school) who hang out during the afternoons, but the staff never lets the kids overwhelm the library.