I was in Redmond and decided to stop by to try to get a library card for the King County Library…read moreSystem, and it worked! A section with a few computers near the entrance is dedicated to applying for a new library card and you'd have to fill out an application on a website on the computer. Then, you go up to the librarians to have your application processed. The librarian was very detail oriented and friendly, I loved talking to her. The library is medium sized, not too big for a library, but still felt wide and spacious. There is AC and I like that there is a bus stop right outside so that I can comfortably wait for the bus that takes me home.

There was never a library I didn't like, including the Redmond Library. I normally visit the…read moreBellevue location, but while I was in the area, I decided to check out what the selection was like here on a Friday. And it was a solid library with books to explore and purchase. The Redmond library is located across from city hall and is walking distance to the Redmond Transit Center. When I visited on a Friday afternoon the library was quiet and did not have as many people here as the Bellevue location normally has, which was nice. When you enter the library, there are shelves near the entrance for books to purchase from the Friends of the Library sale, which is worth a gander for some really cheap deals. I was easily able to return books and browse through the selection, as the different sections were easy to find and there was ample seating. Not far from where I work out, I'll make Redmond library an option for when I need to return or pick up books.

Its children section is quite small but they always have activities and I love that they have touch…read morescreen computers with headphones with PBS kids games and more!

Came here to study. The library is resourceful including…read moremeeting rooms, magazines, audio books, etc. Self checkout is available. There are also plenty of seating for people like me who just want to utilize the quiet space for studying. Big windows that should allow the sunshine come in when it's sunny. The wifi didn't work for my mobile or my laptop so I used my own mobile hotspot. You may hear children crying as children are in the library. There is a parking garage where you can park for free.

A great asset to the community! Books, magazines, dvds, computers and friendly librarians!read more

I think this library is the best in the area. It's not huge. But I rely on holds mostly and it's…read moreefficient. What's important to me, is that my kids enjoy and appreciate the library as a public service. At other nearby locations, the children's section is just as nice--but it's how the children are received and treated that sets this library apart. Mini (sp?) the librarian is extremely kind, welcoming, and fun-loving. She helps my kids find what they're interested in--always going above and beyond. And she treats them like they are wanted there. Also, there are Children's activities set out for kids to play with every time we go. I really appreciate how they welcome kids in and encourage a love of reading and community. Most places in this area do not.

I personally will always have a special place in my heart for this library…read more This library is huge and easily accessible by bus and has plenty of free parking. The staff is always helpful and friendly when I have questions or need help. It's also always warm inside the library which is nice for those looking for a warm place to sit and read or charge a phone. I love the upstairs area where there are more computers and printers and plenty of comfy seating! I always find myself returning to this library or going out of my way to stop by here so I definitely do recommend!

I really like Bellevue Library and I'm not gonna lie, the free parking is a HUGE DRAW in a city…read morelike Bellevue. Don't take advantage of it, ya'll, I mean don't take advantage of it in a bad way - we need this to stay; and the parking lot is gigantic. I had no idea the last time I came. This time I delved down below and yikes! It was almost a little scary lol. Gigantic tunnel of parking - and crazily busy all of the sudden as Sunday got later - maybe students crash studying for Monday. Okay enough about the parking. Love the art, both the public and the student art pasted inside. Meeting spaces, event space. The library itself is down the rather cavernous hallway - the library itself feels pretty gigantic; enjoyed browsing the suggested new titles on offer. The used book store appendage outside the main doors was open this time around during my visit. I wish they took more than just cash or check. Could not partake : ( I saw tons of appealing books and also they had puzzles and puzzle books. A great place to spend a couple of hours in Bellevue.

Looks like they do a major spraying down on the computers with chemicals after they close for the…read moreday. And for what? To eliminate germs? That is totally normal, to come into contact with germs EVERY day. That's how you build up your immune system. Not only does they chemicals they spray onto the keyboard and earphones cause cancer, it deprives humans of coming into contact with GERMS, which is VITAL to build up your immune system.

The parking lot at Kingsgate Library was moderately full today, Thursday 7 December 2023, when I…read morearrived and parked midday. I had a book to return and found the electronic returns slot easy to use with instructions clearly communicated on the screen above the returns slot/conveyer belt. Which door(s) to use on entrance/exit were also clearly marked. Different sections in the library were labeled with signage. In addition to sections for books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines, there were computer work stations, study room(s)/space(s), and tables with chairs open for use. I looked over some of the books in the non-fiction and biographies sections, opting for a biography on John Muir. On my way towards check out, I found some information about the United States of America naturalization process. I thought that was cool. It also got me thinking about how one would go about learning both about the naturalization process and the history to be tested on for a naturalization test if moving internationally. While I did not get something this time, perhaps a book on the naturalization process logistics would be interesting, generally speaking. Still helpful to have informational flyers/pamphlets with some introductory/resource information available/accessible. Self check out and check out with a librarian stations were located closer to the entrance/exit in the standard KCLS computer set up. The desk/counter the self check out computers were located on was in the theme of a large slab of wood for the counter. Overall enjoyed the feel/ambiance of the library as well as the offerings.

I am not sure if the purpose of this location since it is so small and limited in terms of…read moreresources to pick from to then take out on loan. It feels like it may be more of a place to return books and pick up books that were on hold??? It is always clean and organized. You can enter from outside the Crossroads mall or from within it. And the foodcourt is right there so makes for a nice outing if you need to return books or get some on hold.

Convenient location for picking up holds. Used to have great hours pre-pandemic but now so much…read moreless. Not open as much and often.

Modern and reasonably quiet but with a lively, productive vibe. Bathed in natural light, with…read moreplenty of seating of various kinds: long tables, big tables, small tables, lounge chairs. Staff are efficient and available. Restroom is adequate. Parking is excellent, especially with basement parking which is protected from the elements.

This is MY library. I live 3 miles from it. I used to visit this library a lot in person before…read morereading ebooks was possible. Now I try to do all my reading that way and visit less frequently. This was a poorly designed and thought out library, way too small for the community it supports, one with the highest income by zip code per person for any similar sized city in the US. The parking lot is too small, the spaces too tight and the parking garage is horrible. It is dark with huge concrete pillars everywhere and with tiny parking spaces. The concrete posts are scratched and chipped from drivers hitting them with their cars. I had to rescue a driver whose new Volvo was wedged tightly against one of the pillars and she couldn't figure out how to extract herself. The side of the car was completely smashed. The parking lot is frequently full, forcing us to park in an adjacent church parking lot and hike to the library. The entitled patrons who can't be bothered to park in the church parking lot park in the 5 minute short term book drop parking stalls forcing those of us who came solely to return books to hike back and forth from the church simply to drop off our books. I like that they have a copy machine with which your library card offers a few free black and white copies a week. A color copier too that offers fewer. As a note, the Snohomish Library system is WAY more generous with their free copying privileges. They also have a much larger selection of books, and more of them per title. The gas fireplace is nice. I've sat there a few times while reading magazines. The Redmond and Issaquah libraries are far superior to the Sammamish library. They are located too far away for me to use often, but I'm always sad when I visit them and am reminded that MY library is so diminished in comparison.

Good local library with lots of activities if you've got little kids. Love the ready reads section…read morewith the bestsellers! They recently reorganized the children's section so I have a harder time finding the newest books released and the hours kept changing so I would always have to look up the hours before heading over to see if they were even open or not! Wished they had better hours so that I could drop off before work on Wednesday or open on Sundays so that I could bring my kids!

I was at the entrance to this library to meet someone for a fb marketplace transaction at around 6…read morepm, which is the library closing time. At 6:01 pm, as people were still exiting, i asked to use the library restroom. They said "no, the library is closed". I could see there were still people inside. But no, one minute past and i'm out of luck. I can't comment about the library in general, but the two workers who said no to restroom access one minute after closing have no discretion/flexiblity/humanity/compassion.

Nice, well-kept library at UW. Some of the architecture was very harry potter-esque. The library…read morewas huge and had a large selection of books of multiple genres.

10/10 Amazing place to study and just to relax and have your…read morethoughts to go out of the box. Sometimes it reminded me of a scene from Harry Potter. They have outlets for the laptops so it's helpful.

I've lived around here a while but never actually stepped foot inside this library- it's a nice…read morelibrary! It's located in a nice plaza where there is plenty of parking and some food and drinks if you need to take a break from... Reading it studying.

I love this library. Feels very open and has a good enough selection for most needs that one can…read morefind what they want. They do have some large rooms that I believe can be reserved. Bathrooms are really nice and always clean They have always been friendly and happy to help when needed. Parking is available outside or under the library but under is not well lit. Definitely try it out.