I've been visiting Lopez Island for several years now and stopped in summer 2024 for the first…read moretime. WOW! I'm going to make a stop in to the library one of my first stops in future and have made note to remember this for future travel elsewhere as well. Of course, this is a community hub with information on all the goings-on on Lopez - next time I'll know which concerts are community events are happening so that I can join in. This library has games, puzzles and instruments to lend in addition to books and has a whole room full of craft supplies you are welcome to make projects out of. As if I needed another reason to love Lopez...

Visited: August 2016…read more We stopped in here in August to partake of the free Wi-Fi. This is an awesome library on a very small island. They have an amazing area for children to sit and read in. There was a community knitting project set up in front of a magnificent fireplace! I was amazed that such a small island would have such a beautiful, well stocked library. The teen area was tres cool with a great selection to choose from. And there were many little cozy areas to read a book while waiting out a storm. If you find yourself on Lopez Island, check out this gem of a library!

Every tiny island should have a tiny little library. This one isn't as tiny as you would suspect,…read morebut it's just oozing with charm. I think my favorite part, truthfully, is the grounds. There's a flower-filled park and walkway from the road to the west, and a delightfully landscaped upper area surrounding the library itself. They also have a magazine dropoff so you can get rid of your old magazines here, which is kinda handy as well. It looks like there's a really good kid's section of books and plenty of books to fill the needs of the island, and I rather like the architecture of the building. Note that COVID has caused quite the commotion in the world of libraries, so you should probably call ahead to see if they have reopened, and what the protocol might be to get a book if you want one. I also am not sure about the requirements to check out books and get a membership.

The Orcas Island Library is amazing! It has a great selection for such a little library and I have…read morespent countless hours here reading since I was 10. They also sell blue Orcas Island Library mugs which are handmade exclusively for the library and are microwave and dishwasher safe. I own three.

One cool thing is that they have a VHS machine at the Port Angeles location so you can transfer…read moreyour tapes to computer files.

(This review pertains to the Port Angeles branch.)…read more The kids' area has a puppet theater, playhouse, puzzles, and more, in addition to books. Before we had the internet set up at our house, I came here to use the wireless network and was able to get some work done while my son played. The kids' librarians are super friendly and helpful, and can take you straight to the "books about dinosaurs" without consulting a catalog.

Great library! The only problem I have is that it cost me $100.00 for an annual membership because…read moreI live, "literally" just on the borderline outside the city limits.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

I was amazed how easy it wad to use the Bellingham public library! It's easy to search books online…read moreand put hold on books if needed. Their self-checkout system is very simple to use. While the building (the downtown location) is old, the books are very well organized and kept clean. My only "complaint" is their hours on the weekend. They are only open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. Otherwise, "I Love My Library"!

Grandma and I like to come to Oak Harbor Library to pick out movies to watch together when I spend…read moreovernights with her. Sometimes she will have some items on hold and we will pick those up too. They also have an area with books for sale, which we have perused on occasion just for light reading or looking for presents. The movie section is located just inside the front door and movies are shelved by category. I find this convenient if not familiar with the movie titles, it gives at least a genre to start the search for a good watch. There are self check-out and worker check-out options. We typically go the self check-out way. A returns slot is located outside the main entrance to the library. Parking is available in both a larger lot and in a few quick visit (15 minutes or less style thing) spots. The quick visit spots have less of an incline between then and the entrance of the library, which is helpful if anyone in the visiting party has difficulty with inclines.

Haven't used the publoc library in ages, but my husband and I needed just moved to Oak Harbor amd…read moreneeded to print amd scan papers. The lady at the front was super helpful and getting a library card was easy. We got what we needed done with no expense amd realized we should use this free service more often. I also borrowed some books and dvds which will help keep is bisy while waiting for our house.

Nice library. Is now temporarily located at 609 West Washington by the old JC Penny's while they…read moreare renovating the library. It should open in a year or so, summer 2025. Looks like it will be wonderful! Checked out a PowerPoint projector.

This is a TINY library But…read moreIt has BIG HEART And Doesn't know it is little And Much in extra activities The staff is amazing friendly helpful and patience with us old folks! Thank you so m much ch Sequim library for getting me out of the house!! The only problem is parking Not the library fault We are old people who can't see And makes for dangerous situations getting in and out Due to pedestrians and cars backin out

A library done right! I've worked in three libraries now and am always anxious to visit other…read morelibraries to see how they do things. My husband and I came here on an adventure through Whidbey Island. This library is gorgeous inside and out. Even though it is not large they have utilized their space perfectly and have the best aspects of all the libraries I've visited thus far. I didn't want to leave, ever!

Nice, clean library. I like how much they participate in community events. A great place to stop…read moreby, and relax.

I like the fact that there is free internet here, but usually, in the mornings and around lunchtime…read morethe download speed drops off, sometimes to zero. Does anyone know why this happens?

Like the fact that I can simply click on "GVPL" and connect to wifi. No hoops to jump through like…read moreopening up a web browser that then redirects me to a login page. No barcode numbers & passwords to enter. Nice spot to turn into workspace when in town. The Internet can slow down to a crawl at time so be prepared to use up some of your cellular data as a hotspot or there are other wifi locations around. It is near many restaurants when you need a break. I do find that this library is lenient on ringing cellphones, loud chatter other library disturbances.

The online checkout/hold system is great, as is the staff at the front desk. The services for…read morecomputer and printer use are generous and provide good wifi access. Great Camano history books to help newcomers appreciate the challenges of early island life and sporadic economy. Some seemingly repeated consistent accidents and fires changed many fortunes.

New to the island. Needed to print and scan some documents. Rebecca set me up with an account,…read moreshowed how to login print and scan to a USB drive ... In and out in 20 minutes. Very clean well lit place. Great community resource with good wifi. :)