this is why more people don't use public libraries. A live band calleed "meeta" is performing at…read more11am. loudspeakers. deafening. they have a giant sign showing how to find them on facebook. this is a library. 11 am on friday. where were we supposed to go for peace and quiet? Does "meeta" have influential friends which book them gigs at the library?

It's hard to give a library a bad review because how bad can a library be right? Well in comparison…read moreto the network that makes up the Delaware Library System this one is better than some that I frequent but not among the best. The structure itself is beautiful but getting into the parking lot is tricky. The logical turn to enter the parking lot doesn't really take you to the librarys parking lot and there is no signage that could say "not this parking lot here, keep going straight and THEN turn in here" Inside there was plenty of lounge seating including a really cool bench that wrapped around a big column (someone should take a pic, I forgot) but the computer area was cramped. I found the books I was looking for with ease but honestly the real disappointment was the DVD collection. It could have been great but I'll never know because you can't simply browse the titles by scanning quickly with your eyeballs. No, the DVDs are in rows one in front of the other so you have use your fingers to flip through each stack to see exactly what is there and this includes multiple copies of the same title. Who has time for that????

I normally take my kids to the Northeast branch because of the children's room is amazing, but…read moretoday we went to Elkton for the first time and it was really nice. Not as big as northeast and not as much to do but still fun and something free to do. We have also been to Chesapeake city and rising sun. All great places to take your kids! I would recommend the northeast branch out of all of them because there is so much for your kids to play with, they always have some kind of little activity for the kids to do (last week was matching mittens on a large board) always very clean, bathrooms are super nice and staff is great, very helpful very nice and welcoming!

Outstanding facility, staff and resources. I visited out of town and CCPL provided superb customer…read moreservice. Thank you for the hospitable experience.

Cozy little small-town library!…read more Centrally located with plenty of parking and easily accessible, this little space has plenty going on. While the building might not hold a huge collection, the new book section is extensive and books on hold arrive fairly quickly from the Delaware Library network. I've taken a free craft class here and have send signage for plenty of kid & family friendly free events. The kids section looks large and there's rarely been a visit where I haven't seen some kind of family or kid event going on there so probably a great destination option. Librarians and staff are friendly and helpful and any checkout lines move very quickly. Pro tip: Sign up for their newsletter and you'll get a consistent reminder of all the events they have going!

It's a beautiful library with great resources and kind and helpful people. The only problem that I…read morehave is that it is so noisy. I don't know what ever happened to "use our library voice". If you are looking for a place where you concentrate, this is not it!

My usual library was closed so I looked up if there was any others in the area. I came across this…read moreone and wasn't expecting much as I drove over. I was mistaken as I walked up. It was gorgeous! The librarian looked like Judy Blume and was helpful when I asked for a place to study. I sat by the windows which overlooked a lake and got to people watch while charging my phone and laptop. Well lit and warm, I was able to finish some essays easily. Plenty of book selections that I briefly took a look at. Substantial areas for children and teens to spend time reading and hanging out. Computer lab looked incredible and very private so I image if you're trying to get some work done you'll be able to focus in there. The bathrooms were super clean like probably the cleanest I've seen for a public place. They have museum passes here which I love to see. Free Covid rapid tests are available too. Benches outside which would be great in the spring and summer to have lunch and hang out. So sad I don't live around here but I would totally take advantage of all their services if I did!

I am a Franklinville native and I've been going to the Franklin Township Public Library since it…read morewas the old building, next to the police station. I go there all the time, and I practically LIVE there during the summer. It's a great place to get some studying or writing done! Now that I have a son of my own, I get to relive my childhood and participate in kids' events like Rhyme Time, Explore the Floor, and others! I hope Connor will love the library and reading as much as I do!

What an amazing, excellently organized library! I would expect nothing less. It's very spacious,…read moreeven for Pre-Covid, it's easy to navigate and manage personal space. The staff is very helpful, supportive, and upbeat. We did a self-tour and felt very comfortable. Easy parking for private front or back parking and easy entrance. We were told it was the largest library in the state, and it was done marvelously well! Come and check it out!

great place to go, read and check out books. you can do a scavenger hunt and get rewords, its a…read moregreat place to go!

Upgrading this branch to four stars for a nicely curated DVD collection and the Delaware Public…read moreLibrary system in general for being able to get items transferred from any brach to your local one.

Great library. Beautiful building. Convenient web-catalog…read more I really miss the cafe, which did not last long...

I like this libray A lot I like to get CDs and books and DVDs but my mommy and daddy don't have a…read morecard so we have to put books back

While this library isn't the place to check out Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey, this is a fantastic…read moreeducational library full of reference material for research and projects. The best part of this library is the long hours during the school year for studying. They are open until 10:00PM Monday-Thursday, 4:30PM on Fridays, and have Saturday & Sunday hours. There are plenty of computers to use, and large tables with power ports at each seat for your laptop. If you find yourself getting distracted while doing work or school projects, this is the perfect place to come. It is open to the public, and the WiFi is free.

I love this library, as well, but I agree, the front desk people are very loud. Whether conversing…read morewith each other or with library patrons, I am surprised (& annoyed) by this almost every time I visit.

Love this little library. The lady who works the front desk is so loud though... I thought you had…read moreto be quiet in the library??

This is my favorite branch in the HC library system. Freshly remodeled, they have opened up the…read morespace and added more PCs and reading areas. A good selection of titles with various formats available although CDs are no longer available at this branch. That said, you can request a CD hold for pickup at the Abingdon branch. They will also order/request items they don't carry in the Harford County system from Baltimore for example. Also nice to be have the option to pick up your reserve items at the window. Most of the branches are open Sundays from October to April. I've always had a great experience with all of the staff at the various branches.

It's really fun they have lots of windows and they have a playground I like to get books and CDs…read moreand DVDs but they don't have CDs or DVDs anymore