An excellent small library that prides itself on knowing the regulars and being an asset to the…read morecommunity. We take the baby to 'rhyme time' every Wednesday at 10:30 and he loves it! Not tons of books, but the people in charge are lovely and friendly. If there's a title you're after and they don't have it, they'll order it in for you, and it will be there within a couple of days which is a really nice surprise next time you pop in. The childrens section has a nice comfy chair where you can sit and read with your kids - it's great.

An excellent selection of books, but the staff are often impersonal and cold. There's free internet…read moreaccess, and the new books of the week are on a stand when you go in, so if you pop in once or twice a week you can keep on top of what's new. Books that are 'in the stack' can be ordered and collected when taken out of storage a few hours later. As with all libraries, there's a sense of 'shhh' in this one. There are always a selection of old stock for sale, which is interesting to peruse, and I have picked up a few good autobiographies here. All in all, it's not as friendly as the smaller local branches, but has way more selection to choose from.

I think this library reminds me of a very typical library found decades ago - i think it is in need…read moreof some TLC - it seems a little run down and cold. But the staff are very friendly and ask if they can help you find something - they seem approachable which means alot. I think the library needs more organised rows of books as they seem a little everywhere.

Plymouth Proprietary Library Writers Group have their own venue - they are situated in the oldest…read morelibrary in Plymouth, established in 1810. They meet every month on a Saturday and cover a wide range of genre from classical English poetry to haiku, tanka and haibun. Short stories are also enjoyed as are various forms of creative fiction and non-creative texts. Participants also enjoy attending literary lectures, writing workshops and talks from other authors - some of whom are members of Plymouth Proprietary Library. For more details please view: http://httptwittercomzeusgarden.blogspot.com/ or e-mail: plymouthproprietarywriters@googlemail.com or telephone: 01752 660515

This library is pretty big, with a large room dedicated to the kids. The staff aren't particularly…read morefriendly on the whole, unlike many of the city's other libraries (particulary Laira and Peverell). There's computer access, and many large print books for those who need them. In all of Plymouth's libraries, I've been able to order books in from around the other city branches, but St Budeaux is the only branch that charges me £1 to do this. Maybe that's because it's not central? The library seems to cater to the very old and very young, and books for the inbetweeners like myself are not catered for as strongly as other city brances.

A fantastic resource in the centre of Tavistock. Car parking nearby. Great selection of children's…read moreand adults books - fiction and non-fiction. Computers for hire. Very helpful and friendly staff. Bedtime story reading and Bounce and Rhyme for babies. Lots of information leaflets and displays in the foyer. Can also borrow CDs and DVDs. If something isn't in stock it can be reserved and this is free if the reservation is made on a children's ticket. Has recently become automated which is a shame because it reduces interaction with the very pleasant staff. Everyone should be a member of a library!

In these days of Kobe and kindles its easy to forget the pleasure to be had from taking time to…read morevisit your local library. Just spent a very enjoyable couple of hours in the company of my little three year old friend being made very welcome in our local library. The place was lovely and warm and friendly with lots of child friendly facilities.