Richmond Beach Library has been my home library in the King County Library System (KCLS) for over…read more20 years, even before it was moved to its current location. This library was one of my home away from homes growing up and I could easily get lost in finding a good book, audio book, movie, comic, or encyclopedia. If the selection at the library didn't have what you were looking for you could put the item on hold (so long as you had a library card) and the holds system worked well. In all my years going here only one instance comes to mind where there was a mix up in the hold items and it was easily remedied. There is computer access for looking up items in the library itself as well as KCLS at large. I loved this library so much I volunteered here as a teenager, only furthering my love for the place. Happy it is still my home library!

Why do I pay taxes to have a library open at 1pm on Tuesday's and Wednesday's and closed on Sunday…read moreand Monday? We live in a city not a rural area. Library should open at 9 everyday except Sunday.

The space itself, the building and the sleek, thoughtful, modernity of the interior (with plenty of…read moreseating!) is wonderful! There are toys and drawers full of more, a plethora of books, even Peak Picks that are readily available. A parking garage with outdoor access can be found off of 28th, but one is still subject to the weather when entering and exiting the actual library building. Staff seem very averse to having children present, despite the wonderfully set up children's area, at the far wall of the library. The smallest peep heard, or a baby's whimper and they rush over to remind the parents that it's a library and we must be quiet. It's a lovely space, but feels quiet and quiet and unwelcoming due to the ultra-sensitive staff.

Wish I would have snapped a picture - spent 2 hours at the library playing in an online bridge…read moretournament. They gave me a study room and the wifi was fast. The restroom was extremely clean. The library itself was clean. The staff were very nice. It appears the City did a remodel based on my last visit 7 years ago.

This branch is a neighborhood treasure…read more Always hospitable staff and THE BEST displays of books. Intelligent and thoughtful selection of themes for the book tables with multiple copies of books in some cases -- very nice. Always a clean and quiet space. And we can drop off our election ballots. Free parking lot and clean bathrooms, too. My senior parents really enjoy quietly reading newspapers there that we don't get. Thanks for having those rags for us to read. Great place for students to do homework, too.

Been going to the SPL Broadview Branch since 2002. The only hiatus was March 2020 to…read more7/17/23...today was my first onsite visit. Kind of fell off my radar screen since pre-pandemic. Ample lot and street parking, plus located at a Metro bus stop. There's also a King County ballot box near the parking lot, very convenient to also drop off my ballot for the upcoming primary. Looks like reserves can be picked up outside like those Amazon locked box stations, as well as, inside on designated shelves. Still the community hub with posted info and other free media to peruse. There's available onsite meeting & conference rooms, seating, and computer area. All the media neatly arranged per the Dewey decimal system and some displayed for current interests or themes. Books and other media can be located via interlibrary loan too. Abundant other resources are available via the SPL main websites. A wealth of information to be had! It was stereotypically quiet while I searched for a particular book I knew ahead of time was available. Didn't want to disturb the library staff, so I used one of the self checkout kiosks. Thankfully, my Seattle Public Library card since the early 1980s and my ancient password still worked! This location is much closer to home versus the two King County library branches in Shoreline.

Inside the mall. Small…read more No restroom In the library but under the stairs and through a separate door and hallway. Amazing meet room. Comfortable chairs. plenty of computers

I have come to the KCLS Lake Forest Park Library a handful of times over the years. I was part of a…read moremother-daughter book club growing up that would on occasion meet at Third Place Books or in the Town Centre. Sometimes I would place books on hold here and pick them up since I was already going to be in the vicinity. The library is a smaller location, though still with good computer/KCLS online access. My mom and I were in the area not too long ago and noticed they were offering Curbside To Go as part of a response to COVID-19. On the wall on the outside of the library there are various brochures and forms available including voter registration forms. Fun to look through and pick up relevant forms if nearby and you go to visit the library and it is closed when you go.

I stopped by Mountlake Terrace Library today, Friday 20 March 2026, to look for a world history…read morebook. The building was clearly marked on the exterior of the building itself and signage along the street indicated its location for pedestrians/vehicles. The main entrance/exit was straightforward to find and navigate. Tabled work areas were located throughout the library and were busy/full away from the main entrance/central area. The non-fiction area was clearly labeled as was its shelving by topic. There was breadth and depth in offerings for the topic I was searching for. I opted for a book with a Middle East region focus and made my way to check out. The check out kiosk operated in a manner consistent with procedures I have encountered at other Sno-Isle Libraries. I was happy with my experience.

It's a little on the smaller side, but what it lacks in space, it more than makes up in other ways,…read morelike the nice, patient staff. It feels like the cozy small-town library that was such a safe friend for us bookworms.

Coming to Kenmore Library today, Monday 23 October 2023, looking for a book to read, I pulled in…read moreoff of Northeast 181st Street to find a packed parking strip on the side of the building. I was like, oh no... where am I supposed to park. Continuing forwards in my vehicle I noticed a slanted drive down under the library building on the left. Then I noticed a sign with an arrow indicating parking. So, I followed the drive in and parked in the garage under the building. An elevator was available to take one up to/down from the library entryway. I took it on the way up, and during my one floor elevator ride remembered I did not like elevators, so I might walk around like I drove into the garage when I went back to my car. Getting off the elevator in the entryway with doors on each side of me, one to the street and one into the library, I entered the library through the door(s) going that way. The interior of the library initially felt small and a librarian was at their station by the entry/exit. Other librarian(s) were about in the library around the shelves. A number of people were sitting on chairs/couches in the library reading books. The chairs/couches were well placed throughout the library as were tables. Each section, such as teen, non-fiction, magazines, etc., was well labeled. Study rooms were open/available for use if wanting a quiet place to close the door and work on something. I was specifically looking for something in the tune of business. The different non-fiction categories were diverse in offerings. I ended up going with a book about putting ideas into action. Different libraries in the King County Library System tend to have different business offerings, and I found the marketing/thought process focus at this library refreshing. Self check out stations were located near the entrance/exit by the librarians' stations. The librarians I interacted with were warm in demeanor. On my way out, I opted to walk back to my car instead of taking the elevator. I found there was even a sidewalk down to the garage. All around I enjoyed my experience.

The Kenmore Library is a newly built public library in the King County system. Small facility, yet…read morevery modern with natural light and clean lines. Small footprint, but close to USPS and City Hall. Parking is not plentiful and it seems as tho the 5 minute "book drop off" spaces are always full. Kenmore is more of a satellite location, than a full size public library. I reluctantly used this library for a while when the Bothell Library was being remodeled. Staff has always been nice in Kenmore, but it lacks the size and amenities of Bothell. It was easy to place books on hold online to pick up and check out at the self-service kiosks. But if you want full service, Kenmore is not your library.

Parking was packed on my visit to Lynnwood Library this afternoon, Wednesday 2 July 2025. The…read morelibrary abutted the recreational center though there was library-specific parking on the side of the library opposite the recreational center. Tall trees between the parking strips provided shade for the parked vehicles. The entry/exit way of the building was straightforward to navigate and sections in the library were well marked. I was particularly impressed with the non-fiction offerings in the movies section. They were organized by subject with names on movie jacket bindings easy to read. Approximate run times for the titles I checked were not covered by library barcodes. As run time did factor in in to my selection today, I appreciated the run times were not covered. Check-out went smoothly.

Librarians put out great recommendations, I want to make more time to read and watch movies!…read moreLibraries are some of the only third spaces we have left and I value them more than anything.

Briefly came by just to sit and wait for a dinner reservation, but it's such a nice library! It…read morereminds me a lot of the libraries at our elementary schools because the shelves are so low. The staff was very friendly and there are a couple nice sized conference rooms if you need to book meetings/gatherings here. Generally pretty quiet, right next to maybe an elementary school haha.

Adventuring to the Edmonds Library today, Saturday 16 November 2024, I was on the lookout for a…read moremovie to add to my watchlist and a book to read. I have looked through the shelves at my local libraries in the King County Library System a number of times, so coming here I was interested to see if I could find something different. As I do not have a Sno-Isle library card I could not check anything out, however I could look and sit and read in library. I utilized street parking for my visit, though there is a parking lot shared with the Anderson Center to the east of the main entrance. Shelving in the library was short stacks with items low/close to the ground. Books were broken into youth and adult sections. There were computer work stations as well as a larger classroom-like work space and a few small study rooms. In the movies section I spotted a 2019 PBS documentary on weasels, a good one as my family and I had a family of long tailed weasels (mustela frenata) in the vicinity of our house a few times over the past years, they are a native species in the area. Perhaps most varied from the libraries I frequent in terms of what I looked over today was the biography section (adult books section). Limiting myself to one that captured my attention, I selected a 2017 book "Being Elvis: A Lonely Life" by Ray Connolly. I had not seen that one before on the shelves in my library system. I put both the movie and book on hold. Exploring the in library sitting/reading options, I found a big comfy/soft chair with a movable table by a recycling area. It was nice that the table beside the table was small and could be moved to make using it more comfortable. Lighting throughout the library was a bit variable, might have been in part due to the tall ceilings.

I love this library! It's a little small compared to the ones in the bugger cities but they have…read moreor will help you get whatever you are looking for. The staff are so helpful and so nice. My kiddo and I love going here when we are in need for a new story to read together.

Love this library. it's got a quaint down home feel to it that reminds me of my childhood. It…read morealways feels warm and cozy with lots of natural light. The people who work there are super nice and overall the place feels really great for kids. I love going there and browsing.