It was easy to join even as an out-of-towner coming over from Barnet where many of the libraries…read moreare closed down to refurbishment. There were plenty of computers and a supposedly 'silent room' which I found a very impressive idea as it would separate uses with different levels of expectation about the library. However, it didn't work out quite so well in practise: in the silent room at Ruislip manor you seem to have the World crisp munching championship - hilariously done by some guy who was wearing earphones and presumably couldn't hear himself. There was 'sleep apnoea' man who appeared to be snorting and breathing heavily most of the time and then he would tilt his head back and start snoring loudly. Everyone else was muttering to themselves, sighing heavily, cursing ( at the computer), fidgeting, coughing, choking ( themselves), smacking their lips, slurping, groaning, packing and unpacking noisily. A character at Ruislip was eating a supermarket dip using the lid. I've never experienced such a gratuitously noisy and disgusting exhibition in my time. Clearly, the air pollution reports are correct and everyone is permanently wheezing through the summer; Sleep Apnoea man's problem is complex to treat so I don't know what he can do but the rest of it is unacceptable. If you must break the rules ( there is a sign of the facing wall as you enter the silent room at R.M. saying 'please don't eat or drink in the room) then at least eat and drink silently. The sign should be bigger and brighter and displayed on the door to the silent room. I did out to staff that someone was 'sucking' on their crisps and a member of staff went to check but generally no staff member is checking the silent room. I also have a stalker troll whom I met drinking on the street who thinks it's perfectly OK to come up behind me and jab me in the ribs when I'm reading the screen; I've told him not to jab me but it won't do any good - it never does with these people.

Gayton Library has since moved from Gayton Road, round the corner to St John's Road, and is now a 4…read morestorey place. Each floor is laid out perfectly, with childrens books on ground, adult fiction on first and reference books on second, and lower ground, also holding a huge computer area for internet access. It has plenty of toilets, a coffee machine, and is really accessable for disabled users. A Wide array of books, music and dvd's makes it a nice place to visit. Having the childrens library away from the other sections, reduces the amount of interruptions you may get, and leaves the other floors peaceful and relaxing. There are loads of study tables on the second floor, and plenty of plug sockets for laptops etc. Staff are friendly, and willing to help with any questions, and will order in anything that they may not have. Overall, this is a brilliant Library, which since it's overhaul, I visit on a frequent basis. Tis just what a library should be.

This is a great little library right in the heart of South Harrow Shopping Centre and close to a…read morebus stop. There is a disabled access to the library and automatic doors. Just inside is the comfy area with armchairs. Here you can sit and read a newspaper or flick through one of the many books. It's possible to use the internet free of charge although you usually have to reserve a computer in advance . However , I have managed to walk in off the street and get to go on the internet in between users. Even though this is a small library it has a good selection of books including large print and audio books. The children section is delightful and offers a lovely selection. Best of all it's free of charge.

I just went into the library to get two sheets of paper printed from a USB stick I took in. I could…read morenot believe how unhelpful and obstructive the librarian was. I cannot believe that people can stay in their jobs when they have such a bad attitude.

It's always a busy library but there is always help at hand when needed. There is a large childrens…read morelibrary, as well as a teenage fiction section. There is also a local history section,as well as a large amount of CDs and DVDs on offer. There is a public toilet and recently they have acquired a coffee machine, as well as a self service black and white photocopier. They have about 10 computers;3 for the use of children or adults with children, a 15minute only computer, a half an hour computer with a scanner and hour long computers. Printouts can be done very cheaply. There are often activities such as Baby Bounce and Storytime which are popular events. At times this means the library can get noisy, but the staff are careful to ensure the relaxed atmosphere of the building doesn't mean the noise is too loud. There is an exhibition area at the front of the library which is often filled with local artwork.