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 library has recently been updated and I absolutely love the new layout! There's a closed off…read moresection for my kids to play and read, as well as plenty of tech tables with built-in USB Charging stations. The staff are all so friendly and go out of their way to ensure every person feels special. Please visit this library and see what I'm talking about : )

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

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.

Absolutely beautiful location. I love that so much of the history is preserved and cared for so…read moreintensely. If I were still in school, it would certainly be my top place to find quiet while studying.

I attended an event here and this place has such a magical feel. The main library hall is like…read moresomething out of a movie. The outter reception room outside the main library hall is full of display cases with amazingly rare and incredible literary treasures. Each has great explanations and descriptions of the featured work. My only "complaint" is the restricted access to all of the library's levels except a few aisles on the ground floor. I'd have truly loved to explore more of this architectural gem with its abundance of literary and historic treasures. For those that do have access, I hope they appreciate the incredible privilege they have.

When I was a kid, there was an old bookstore in the South Street Seaport in New York City. The…read morestore was located inside a riverfront building that dates back to the late 18th century. The feel of store was unmistakable and left a lasting impression on me. When I enter Baldwin's, I am transported back to that old bookstore of my youth. Walking through four levels of books, it's easy for one to feel as if they've been transported to a bygone era, in which reading was the entertainment option of choice for most and still viewed as the single best escape from a hard worn day. Just when you think they couldn't possibly cram any more books into this old barn, you turn a corner, find all new nooks and crannies, and find yourself drawn to collections from every era over the last century. There's something other-worldly about Baldwin's that is hard to describe, but it's very easy to lose yourself for hours. The title selections cover every topic under the sun, with many of the offerings being long out of print and only available on the secondary market. The prices are reasonable, but make no mistake, this is not a discount bookstore. This is an independent seller, with books that you're not going to necessarily find at your big chain options. The service is friendly, very much in the vein of a mom and pop/private business. They conveniently provide a map so you can find your way around, and trust me it is useful. The proprietor is more than happy to guide you in the right direction, or chat about your purchases, or answer any questions you might have. If you have a friend or family member, who is a book lover, this is a must see destination for them.

Beautiful spot, great service, and a massive collection of used books. I came on my birthday and it…read morewas a blast to just walk up all of the floors (I think there were 4) and see what they had. The only thing I wish is that they'd had a bigger collection of Easton Press/Franklin Press books - I came looking for more classics and I found this particular collection to be a little small. Otherwise, amazing spot.

Huge library with so many resources for locals! There is an atm by the front door. Public…read morebathrooms. Computers to use. A big kids area!

The new Havre de Grace Public Library is a great addition to the community. It's​ beautiful, the…read morestaff friendly and helpful and with space available for public activities. I would give it a 5-star rating, except for some needed refinements in sound isolation, but I think that smart people will think of adding some sound absorbent materials in the right places to improve this over time.

Mannheim Township Library is definitely my favorite. I often use their study rooms, and they're…read morephenomenal. Good bit amount of room, and the sound barrier is pretty decent. Study rooms are first come, first serve, but there's generally plenty space and rooms for you to study in!

This library is absolutely beautiful, clean, nicely organized and we love the events they offer for…read morekids! We have taken our 6 month old daughter to a few of the Baby Mania days. This is a great way for her to be around other babies (and it's free!). They read stories, have group activities and end with free time/play. All of the staff I have encountered have been very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend visiting MTPL, especially for their kids events!

This isn't my first choice in libraries as it's not necessarily the closest to me, however it might…read morehave to be. This location is utterly breathtaking in terms of accessibility for people in the city and the architecture. I champion all libraries and we should be flooding them to take advantage of the clubs, panels, classes, and other resources. Today I checked out the Carmelo Anthony exhibit which has been extended to the 19th of January. It's completely FREE! It was truly a great exhibit and so amazing to see and relearn about so many pivotal points in his career, community impacts and soundtrack to his life and career. You also can sign up for a Melo library card (limited edition)!! I think this is a great initiative to get people into the library again and reintroduce why the library is an amazing place to be!

Baltimore Review 6/Many: I stopped in this nice library a few days ago while traveling through…read moreBaltimore, looking to escape the heat with a few others and also to go to the bathroom. The ceiling here is gorgeous, and I like the listing of the various services offered to people in the area. Apparently, there was a guy who he thought was clearly high or similar, staring at anyone entering the men's bathroom. From the bit I interacted with the staff, they seemed friendly and helpful. I looked through a bit of their offerings, and they had a surprisingly large number of old films to rent, among other things. In short, a nice place to visit and take a load off.