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Rainbow Library

4.2 (55 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Alyssa C.

The librarians, administrators, and support staff at Rainbow Library should take pride in their contribution to the Las Vegas community. This library is in great condition, the staff truly cares about the community members that visit. Not only is the Rainbow Library beautiful, it is a welcoming space. The security staff up front monitors the library halls and aisle-ways to make sure everything and everyone is protected. I brought my sister here and we checked out a couple of books. During our visit, we were able to make origami, walk around the Teen Zone, the youth library, the puzzles. There's endless amount of resources here and I'll definitely be back here soon!!

Mary H.

Very nice location. Well organized, clean, and offers a variety of experiences. I've been here for a few events, as well as browsed the books, videos, CDs, etc.

Amrin K.

Such a quaint little library. Love how the new libraries are so bright and have all these fun activities going on. Tried the crochet class, highly recommend it! The volunteers are super helpful and supportive.

Ted J.

Nice, quiet, well kempt. Lots of desks have access to electricity so that you can plug in your laptop. I come here everytime i am in Vegas. Nice quiet place to work and catch up on email. For some reason my laptop couldn't connect to their wifi, but my phone could

Stefany V.

This is not my favorite Vegas library. Personnel are limited, and service is pretty nonexistent. If you can't find what you're looking for, try using the computerized card catalogue. If you still can't find it, you're pretty much SOL. Large kids/teen section is appealing, adult section is large and fairly well organized. The new releases are by the self-checkout section. A lot of people seem to reserve their books online, and several shelves by the entry way are taken up with the pickup section. As George W's review mentions, I'm a little baffled as to why the library looks so big on the outside but the inside is cramped together. They seem to have more than half of their space dedicated to community services and programs like tax help and tutoring- great services, but makes for a lesser experience for readers.

Do you hear the Buffalo calling? Before there was Sin City, before the Las Vegas desert was known as Atomic City. Mojave desert belonged to the Natives. Nevada natives known for their expertise as hunters. And in the age of the Wild West those natives depended on the Buffalo for food, shelter, and tools for everyday life. Today, the trail of the Buffalo still exist. It is known as Buffalo Drive. And all the necessities any hunter requires can be found at the Buffalo library. From the images included you will see this place is a doorway directly to our imagination. A gateway to limitless fields of topics. A rainbow leading to golden knowledge. A portal to a universal world of stories. Now that you heard the call of the Buffalo, are you ready to find your own calling?

A newly designed library card. My daughter picked this one out for me
Saint I.

The Rainbow Library is located near where my 2 youngest children go to school, so it's very convenient in terms of distance. I myself constantly check out comic book graphic novels whenever I go. I've recently checked out some books in regards to Journalism since I desire to go into that field in the near future.

Evette S.

My daughter and I really wanted a movie night without spending more money! The holidays really tapped out this mama...so, I called our local library, Enterprise, to request Pitch Perfect 1 & 2. Unfortunately, they were all checked out... Enterprise was kind to call this location to reserve the copies for us to pick up before close that evening. When we arrived, we first noticed the security guards which is standard for all the libraries (from my observation)we also found a huge, inviting space, with a ginormous selection of movies! Yes, we were really excited!! We checked out two more movies, Girl on a Train and Logan. In addition to the movies, I thought I'd look for a book my doc recommended, which to my delight, I found! And, once I was feeling all book nerded out another book caught my eye so I got it too! The reference staff were so kind and helpful and probably gave the best experience out of any library, except the children's staff at Enterprise, who are fabulous too! And the woman at the help desk with the silver hair and teal highlights was very nice and helpful! Even though it's a long drive for us, we'll return to this location in the future.

P A.

My Son has tutoring here every once in a while and I study on occasion while he's in his tutoring session. Of all of the local libraries I go to, this one is not one of my favorites.....here's why: - It's too small. During my most recent visit, it was freakin' packed and there was very few spots to study. - The staff members here aren't friendly. During my last visit a security guard told me to take my feet off the furniture.....they weren't on the furniture! I was resting my calves on a chair (feet hanging off the edge)......I'm not stupid enough to destroy furniture by putting my dirty shoes on it, but he didn't care and made me take my leg off the corner of the chair......meanwhile, obnoxious teenage kids with ringing phones were allowed to talk loudly. WTH? - Uncomfortable furniture. I don't know why all of the libraries in Clark County have different furniture....but they do. The Sahara and Buffalo libraries have comfortably chairs and sofas with coffee tables to study at. Not here....they have chairs and tables that aren't too comfy. Overall, not my favorite place. Will I return? Only to take my Son to his tutoring sessions.

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I spend a lot of my time here! Great place full of friendly people, very interesting environment!

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Love the baby and toddler story times I bring my infant to all child age events except arts and crafts and he loves it! Great staff!

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This is a great library, check out a book, the books for sale are good too..

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This is my favorite library not only is it close to my home but I never have a problem with computers,checking out items,etc.

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Vickie is fantastic. She treats folks with respect and she goes out of her way to serve- customer service in spades. Promote!

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Are they strict about mask mandates here?

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One of Las Vegas's hidden gems, and it's FREE!…read more I recently visited the Sahara West Library, and I have to say, it's so much more than a place to borrow books! I was especially impressed by the beautiful art galleries and The Return, a stunning Día de los Muertos exhibit that makes this place worth a visit all on its own. Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas @lvccld Here's what I loved about this spot: Free admission and Wi-Fi Beautiful art and cultural exhibits Quiet spaces to read, work, or study Private study rooms available by reservation Free library cards available at the front desk The exhibit The Return will be on display through November 30, 2026, so there's still time to see it! I love discovering places in Vegas that offer something different without having to spend a dime. Whether you want to enjoy the art, find a peaceful place to read, or simply explore somewhere new, this is definitely worth adding to your list.

We had a return and a donation. Also checked out a couple of books too. Paid my late fine…read more We finally got to check out the Book store. Guess we usually come on a saturday, and it wasn't open. Pricing is very good. We didn't find anything. Has well-stocked shelves in many different categories, even foreign language items, which surprised me. I know some languages, other than English. But only fully fluent, about 80%, in one of my mom's languages (she knows four languages, fluently). Noticed that the display cases inside of the main lobby have been moved. This is a pretty large Library.

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4.4(194 reviews)
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My family and I have come to this library before a couple years ago. We first came here to get…read morepassports for our kids, and I highly recommend it if you need passport services. Just be sure to book your appointment online! The appointment slots open I think exactly one week in advevery Monday (I'm not 100% sure on that though, and the time slot optionsare very limited and fill up quickly. If you can snag an appointment, it's one of the easiest and smoothest places to get passports done, especially with kids. Most recently, we used one of the multipurpose rooms here for a homeschool class event, hosted by an employee from the Las Vegas Natural History Museum for an ocean life class. I really love that the museum does that and we've always had great experiences with classes like this brought to us. Overall, this is a fantastic library for so many reasons, not just for checking out books, but also for community events, meeting spaces, and passport services. We've had nothing but great experiences here!

I usually really enjoy Windmill Library, which is why I decided to come here today instead of going…read moreto a coffee shop while I worked on some of my journal projects. The library is always clean and welcoming, there are beautiful art displays throughout, and there are plenty of comfortable areas to sit, read, study, or work on a laptop. Unfortunately, today the noise level was honestly surprising. There were groups of kids and teenagers playing games on the computers, talking loudly, yelling, and using pretty inappropriate language. It got to the point where I had to put my headphones in just to focus on my work. What was most disappointing was that staff didn't seem to address the noise, and I didn't see any security around during my visit. I completely understand that libraries are community spaces and don't need to be completely silent, but there should still be a reasonable expectation that people can come here to read, study, or work without excessive noise. I'm hoping today was just an unusually loud day because I've always liked this location. I'll probably give it another try in a few weeks, maybe once school is back in session. It really is a beautiful library, I just wish the environment today matched the peaceful space it's meant to provide.

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I came for the blood drive and left with a book I've been wanting for only $1…read more The Centennial Hills Library holds a blood drive monthly. My company sponsors it, so I brought thank you gifts for donors. The Red Cross staff is kind and gracious. I didn't take any photos inside the blood drive for privacy reasons, but it was full of exceptional members of our community set on saving lives. Whenever I visit Centennial Hills Library I always check out the book store, and it never disappoints. I usually get children's books to donate to the Obodo library. This time the books were for me though. I have that Kamala Harris book "The Truths We Hold" in my Amazon cart right now. That's so fun. It would have cost me a lot more than the $1 I paid here. Plus, proceeds go back to the library, so win! As I walked around snapping pictures, the staff wanted me to tell you some things. The gentleman monitoring the resource room invites everyone to come in. He's ready with computers, homework help, and more. The ladies at the desk by the hydroponics said this is actually an adult ed class and you will create hydroponics to take home. They said to come out and take part. The cashier at the entrance to the media section offered that there are so many great titles to choose from in the book store. I couldn't agree more. She added that it's a good idea to stop by first when you're think of shopping for books. In all it was a lovely visit and a beautiful day at the blood drive.

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English (Google Maps / Yelp) On Friday, June 5th, I was…read moreworking on a computer at Spring Valley Library and left in a hurry when closing time approached -- accidentally leaving my USB drive behind. It wasn't until a week later that I realized what had happened. My heart sank, as the USB contained very important documents. I visited the library on a Sunday afternoon and explained the situation to a staff member. They asked for the date and time of my visit, then carefully retrieved my USB -- neatly wrapped and stored inside a red wallet for safekeeping. I was truly moved. They hadn't just set it aside -- they had taken the time to wrap it and store it with care, as if they knew how precious it might be to someone. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. My deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at Spring Valley Library. 한글 번역 6월 5일 금요일, 스프링 밸리 도서관에서 컴퓨터 작업을 하다가 마감 시간이 다 되어 서둘러 나오면서 USB를 두고 왔습니다. 일주일이 지나서야 그 사실을 알게 되었고, 중요한 문서가 담겨 있던 터라 정말 가슴이 철렁했습니다. 일요일 오후 도서관을 찾아가 직원분께 사정을 말씀드렸더니, 방문 날짜와 시간을 확인하신 후 빨간 지갑 안에 정성스럽게 포장해 보관해두셨던 USB를 꺼내 보여주셨습니다. 그 순간 정말 감동이었습니다. 그냥 맡아두신 것이 아니라, 누군가에게 소중한 물건일 수 있다는 것을 알고 정성껏 싸서 보관해주신 배려가 너무나 감사했습니다. 이런 따뜻한 마음은 정말 드문 일입니다. 스프링 밸리 도서관 직원분들께 진심으로 깊이 감사드립니다. 6.14.2026 Sharon.

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