I came here to study for a bit after dropping my son off at camp. We do not live in Olympia so this…read morewas my first time here. I almost let the negative reviews steer me away from coming and even tried a local college library first before arriving there to find it closed. I decided to come by to this branch and see what it was like for myself. It was clean, quiet and not overcrowded. I didn't ask for assistance myself but witnessed many people getting help from staff. Yes, there were some people who appeared to be homeless but they all seemed to be sitting in isolated corners just reading. I didn't notice any foul odors other than the general wet dog smell that places like this have when it has been raining & it was raining moderately when I arrived. They appeared to have a large selection of zines and other local literature and many offerings for teens. Everything looked well organized. I'm glad it was open and able to accommodate me.

Ever wonder what happened to all those punky, independent riot grrls from Olympia's glory days?…read moreThey're librarians now. They mostly sit around looking at computer screens and gossiping. Sometimes they host boring events featuring Oly dorks like Calvin Johnson or whoever, and very few people actually attend. The place itself is filthy and a bit small for a city library. Homeless people seem to be welcome judging by the state of the bathrooms and various areas of encampment. The staff doesn't want to be "uncool" by asking anyone to leave, because, revolution?

I love going to City Hall!…read more Of course, I'm just going there for permits and things (nothing sexy). But everyone is extremely good at their jobs. Staff is friendly. Everything is efficient, streamlined, and as long as you have all of your things in hand you can usually get your permits issued on the spot. You can pay with your credit or debit card. Just fill out the necessary paperwork and you're off to the races! Most questions are answered right there. Dealing with city hall is a breeze! Oly, you're a bright spot. Don't change a thing.

I was very skeptical about the new city hall, particularly since it was replacing the old Safeway…read morebuilding and looks so...sterile and un-olympia-ish! But as its settled in, and gotten kids pictures in the windows, and hanging flower baskets, and just a little more worn around the edges, its become better. I was NOT happy when they made the homeless kids not sleep there late at night/ early in the morning - they were gathering there to be safe and to avoid the unhealthier parts of homeless life! But the city has since funded some shelter beds for specifically the young adults. Yay, go Olympia! The front desk people here are very funny and I always enjoy interacting with them. :)

When I had to spend several hours in Tumwater while my son took the SAT at the high school, I…read morethought the library would likely be a typical underfunded small town example, with one grumpy old librarian who has to do all the work, but hopefully open and usable to get some work done. I was surprised and pleased to find a very nice, obviously very well funded library. And I think there were at least six employees there. The one I asked about a reading area was cheerful and helpful. If anything, it's maybe even a bit better than the King County Library System I enjoy at home, and KCLS is widely recognized as world class. I had a very enjoyable, productive time there. If I could go there often, I would.

The whole Timberland Regional Library System is awesome and we are so lucky to have it in the South…read morePuget Sound. BUT by far, the Tumwater Library is the best of them all. The library is clean, quiet, and you don't have to plug your nose while browsing for books like you do at the downtown library (homeless people, God Bless Em, sleep and hang out there and the library smells very foul and I have seen two very physical fights on two different occasions with homeless people while I had my small children with me......we don't go there anymore - doesn't feel safe) I am sorry people are homeless, but it sucks that we can't even enjoy the library. Anyway, I digress.......Tumwater library has easy access, great parking, and the staff are all super attentive and very friendly and want to help you. I love this library!

The location does it open at 7:30Am. No information, No one…read morethat can help. People just walk by and ignore you. You're not important or seen or acknowledged... Finally let in the building reluctantly after asking someone they insist the building opens at 8 despite the Sign at the front door or Online.

This is the place to go when you need fingerprints for your work, college, class or a required part…read moreof your degree. $16.00 for the service and we were in and out in less than 15 minutes. The signage is help for also since I think a lot of people go in life this service. Building looks brand new. Lots of nice furniture inside.

The sign for the city kind of sums it up. It's history is in logging but this town is so small, but…read moreit's cute. I believe many of the buildings were destroyed in a fire a long time ago but the town population has double since 1990 so the town is growing somewhat. There isn't much to see, though. There is a gas station at least and when you get further into the town there are a few old timey shops to peruse.

First of all, I am really digging the new Rainier website. Great idea on the lost pet…read moreadvertisement. I have lived here since 2007. Although it is a nice place to live, I have to go outside of Rainier for food and entertainment. It would be nice to have a reasonably priced small grocery store here maybe an IGA. However I suppose that there are not enough people for that. Also it would be nice to have competitions here such as marching band or sports tournaments. The Rainier website would be a great place to advertise such events so that the town folk can be informed on what's happening here.

Most amazing place to see in and wonderful tour guide!! Thanks for serving Washington!read more

I worked in this building 1974-1976 as a law clerk to Charles Stafford, the Chief Justice of the…read moreWashington Supreme Court. I loved going to work there. It was a beautiful and stately building. My office was near the chambers of the Chief Justice and next to the office of Slade Gorton, then Attorney General. It was very close to the main reading room of the Washington State Law Library.

We receive excellent assistance with a daunting, complicated task ... or so it seemed. They made it…read moreeasy, explaining the various steps needed to get our licenses moved from California to Washington for two people and two vehicles, including the prior step of dealing with the driver's licenses at the state agency. We were also in a hurry due to a road trip just after the pending expiration of our California plates. It was all explained and facilitated quickly and well - I can't imagine how they could have done it better. So thankful for the smooth, friendly process and, of course, that it is all done! Woohoo!

I have used them a couple of times now to assist with some troublesome vehicle licensing. They…read morehave been nothing but polite and extremely helpful. I looked at a couple of the poor reviews, and in at least two cases, it's obvious they were reviewing a different business. This place has got my business moving forward. Don't confuse it with the DOL next door (as one reviewer clearly did).

I had perhaps my best ever DMV experience at the Lacey Licensing office this week. Not happy about…read morehaving to trudge in to the office six weeks after making an appointment, the young lady who waited on me was exceptional, kind and quick. That is all too rare these days. My only star deduction was because of the cost: $135 for an 8-year renewal and 'enhanced' license. Seems steep! Keep it up for the wonderful service!

I have recently moved from Florida, and I went in to get my EID. For context, I am a trans man and…read moreover two years ago had my name legally updated. The Escambia County Court gave me a digitally signed Final Judgment. I used this form to update my social security card, school documents, work documents, bank documents, my Florida REAL ID, everything ever I was able to update with no issue. Suddenly at this office, I am told I need a wet ink stamped original copy. The court never gave me one, because the Escambia court literally ONLY DOES DIGITAL SIGNATURES. I was being asked for a document that literally doesn't exist and I cant exactly conjure up?? I was refused an EID and essentially given a tone that made me feel like I was being interrogated like a criminal committing fraud!! Which is super funny because the document brochure implicates my REAL ID should be enough proof of citizenship???? I have to travel in a month and now have no Real ID and I don't know if I will ever be able to get one, because I cant even fly to Florida to request a document and get one in person since its extremely expensive and well... I don't have a real ID since they just gave me a normal license so that adds even more expense since I'll have to do the online ID verification for TSA! EXTREMELY unhelpful staff basically told me im SOL and just halfheartedly "hoped for the best" for me. How come the SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE can take a digitally signed final judgement but you cant??? Like you can literally call the courthouse if you want to prove it's a case the was signed and closed?? I don't know what you expect me to do. I wish this could be realistically resolved.