Fond memories of taking my child to story time every week. She loved it. The parking is free and…read moreplentiful and there are some really good meeting rooms to reserve. The staff are super kind and helpful. You can also reserve books using the online platform and then just get them off the reserved shelf and check them out. This feature is so helpful if you want an in/out experience. The library is what makes this City right. They are doing an excellent job!! The books are super awesome - you can find so many great ones, and they pull from other Oregon libraries so you really aren't limited to the books at this location. A fat thumbs up to this library and everything it has to offer. Also - don't forget the cultural pass you can reserve. It was a great way to take your children to local attractions without paying an entry fee. What a great educational opportunity!!!!

I take my son here 2-3x a month and it is a wonderful library!…read more There are several things for toddlers and young children. Upstairs is the child area. The printing is a great deal as well. My favorite thing about this library though is the Friends of the library store to the right when you first walk in. You can donate books there and they sell them for very cheap as well. I just got two books on my wish list for $3 each and they appeared to be brand new! My mom said they used to have a cafe and she misses that part- but I wasn't here during that time.

Love the smaller size and selection, and that you can get your holds shipped there. Friendly staff…read moreand not ever busy.

The selection is sufficient if just browsing and yes, the parking lot is small, but that's rarely…read morean issue. The staff is friendly and helpful, and best of all, you can easily order most any book and pick it up without much wait at all (for comparison, in other library systems I have had to wait months for a requested book to arrive). My biggest complaint is that the outside drop off box is closed, so you have to return books during hours or at another location. Other than that, it's a very acceptable library.

Amazing library for no public funding and all volunteer ran. For a public service/free it's an…read moreamazing and much needed in our community. It's a shame more people didn't support funding.

My ten year old son and I went today, visiting from Sheridan. We were attracted by a geocache and…read moredecided to go in and check it out. When I started inquiring about a library card, and not being from the area, I was met with disapproval when mentioning my son potentially visiting on his own. My son and I were excited to provide him an opportunity to develop his independence in a place that I assumed was supportive of independent learning and was child friendly. I can't express how disappointed I am that a library, of all places, would turn away a ten year old without adult supervision. My son loves libraries and can get lost for hours while I'm there, so it's very disheartening to know that he's not welcome unless I'm with him. What ever happened to supporting and encouraging kids to grow? One of the volunteers suggested I was looking for child care/a babysitter. Just overall a very disappointing trip.

Horrible parking options, working students seem uninterested and routinely put down the city of…read moreSalem, staff and faculty take weeks to MONTHS for responses. Tuition is far too high for the level of education provided. Be aware and take you or your loved ones education elsewhere!!!!

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No, I didn't go to the slammer. I did however go to the OSP Car Show to benefit the children of…read moreincarcerated inmates. The Show has been going on over 42 years now and proceeds go to fund inmates children to go to a two week summer camp with other kids whose parents are incarcerated. The inmates look forward to this every year and entry is $45.00 (they have to do a background check) and you get notification you are in about 1-2 months before the show. They provide you with an orange shirt which is your to keep, have a great raffle with some pretty cool prizes with some actuallybeing made by the inmates. They also feed you breakfast and lunch (pizza) as you are in there for the duration (about 8 hours). If into classic cars, worth looking into the most unique car show in the state.

This place is great. My favorite hotel! Just called to see…read morewhere my man is, put on hold, customer service is lacking. Put on hold twice. However the music was great. Long live the legal library! Melissa Davidson the best ever! John Bray is always the boss Brian McCarvill love you always. You saved me my man. God bless you. Thank you for being my friend, I will never ever forget you. John Bray!!

I love this little library! This is the closest branch of…read morethe Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) to my home, and so it is where I pick up my books reserved via hold requests. That process has been consistently smooth and efficient. Everyone I've encountered here has been polite and clearly engaged in their job. I've had great conversations about books, reading recommendations, and even baking tips! The staff work hard to inspire people in the community to read and learn. Since COVID (and possibly before) the librarians regularly post videos geared towards child enrichment, with story times, crafts, baking, and science experiments all being offered. I think this is a cool, thoughtful service. They also put on library reading challenges, offering participants the chance to win cool prizes (for both adults and kids) from various community businesses. The building itself is a nice size. It has both a cozy and open feel with high ceilings. They offer a sizable amount of computers for public use, as well as places to read and/or study. It is always peacefully quiet in there when I stop in. I feel fortunate to have access to such a fine resource staffed with hard-working and passionate people. It is a gem!

An independent book seller offering new AND used books. Especially appreciate staff picks noted in…read morethe shelves. It's helped me find interesting reads as gifts or for myself. Helpful staff. More than fair pricing on used books and list price (or a little less) on new ones.

Their Blind Date With a Book display is a scam. I'm very familiar with a concept and the intention,…read morewhich is supposed to be a fun way to try something new as a surprise. I was curious about one description, which sounded vaguely familiar, but the staff refused to give me any details unless I purchased the book--which is nonrefundable. Offering this kind of display as an option is fun; refusing to provide info to customers who aren't committed to the concept is not.

This was a nice stop directly behind the goodwill in west Salem…read more I thought this was strictly used books but they have some new as well. This place is very well organized and they have the pricing written inside the front cover. You can sell back books and join their club to get a discount on future purchases based on the books you sell back. All in all a great set up and I look forward to dropping in again.

Fabulous selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff, book buy back program with discounts for…read morefuture purchases. Something for everyone in your group or family!