I'll admit that I stopped by this library to use the rest room. However, I was intrigued by the…read moredesign of the building. Since I had some time to kill, I decided to take a mini tour and grab a book or two. I have to admit that the inside of the library was not as big as I was expected. Or rather, I should say the selection of books was not a vast as I would have liked. However, I managed to find a couple of decent reads. I'll also say that the layout is a bit confusing, but it's nothing too outrageous. There is a parking garage across the street; however, you have to pay with the exception of Sundays. Call me old fashion, but I think a public library should have free parking for its patrons. But hey, I guess different rules apply when you are in a more urban environment.

It's stinks. The library is full of teens who talk and don't silence their phones. Then they have a…read moreridiculous rule to close off a whole section for them at 3 until closing. Ridiculous. The library should be open to ALL in ALL areas and quiet. Plus it's dirty.

This is a good place to workout and shoot some hoops. The weight room has all of the essential…read moremachines, cardio equipment and free weights to complement a solid workout. It never gets too crowded, and the vibe is friendly yet focused with the gym patrons.

Its one of the more larger libraries in MOCO. I was looking…read morefor a book... thats a best seller. However all the libraries in the area had long waiting lists. They have Lucky Day shelves. Which means those books with waiting lists sometimes will be there. I bypassed that 4 week waiting period. I came initially to use one of their conference rooms. Which is huge and spacious. They have a discovery room which is a huge sensory play area that I use to take my littles that they absolutely loved. Teachers can also reserve the room during the week for a hour. However use caution. Idk if those toys are sanitized. So make sure your littles dont put it in their mouth. Lots of computers to use, or bring your own laptop. Wifi is good. However their printing is expensive... .15 cents for regular and i think .99 cents for color. They also have classes, especially if you wanna learn how to knit, or play mahjong. They also have reading time for the littles.

Interesting how the Lobby is used for adult daycare taking up all the available seats EVERYDAY -…read morefemales talk inside on cell phones but I'm told to LOWER MY VOICE!!! Usually see bums sleeping in the easy chairs all day SHEESH

My local library! Not sure why it took me 3 years to get my library card, but I made it hahaha…read more This branch is located in Old Greenbelt near the theater. From the outside, the building looks a bit dated... but that's the vibe of the entire community, haha. The inside is nice! It has everything you'd want -- meeting rooms, silence that you could hear a pen drop, COVID-19 take-home test kits, chairs for reading, and of course books on books on books! I haven't checked one out yet (I have my own backlog as is), but they have quite the selection! It's convenient only being 5 minutes from my house. I can't really compare it to others, but it has everything I need!

I entered the library with purpose. I came all the way, to the northern nether regions of the…read moreBeltway for a lecture on Frederick Douglass and I got there early. Since I had time to spare, I thought I would update my library account and look for a book. Dude at the front desk was nice. He updating my account easily so that was quick and cool. I walked around, kicking myself that I didn't bring my phone charger and lo! There was free charging station! Clutch!!!! Two Stars! Next, I thought I would look for the book I needed. An Eric Foner book. Not the most popular read but, lo and behold 'twas on the shelf!!!! Kill!! Three stars. So I continued to kill time reading about Historic Greenbelt, there was a display for that. I went to one of the self-checkout machines, I saw two, checked my book out and went to find the restroom. Four Stars with the self-checkout. On my way to the restroom I saw this box for donating eye glasses. I loved that for obvious reasons so add another star to my review and that's 5 but, with the men's restroom out of order on election day 2018, I deducted a star. So, I had a good time at the Greenbelt Library. I got more done than I needed and more than I expected. Good stuff, good stuff.

Bentley House is located in the Town of Brookeville, MD, approximately 18 miles north of…read moreWashington, DC. There is no fee to see the house, but it is currently a residence so there are no tours available (unless you make friends with the owner). The Town of Brookeville contains several historic homes, including Bentley House, and each has a sign out front detailing the history. Bentley House and the Town of Brookeville can be enjoyed by anyone, but those who are particularly interested in DC and US History will sure get a kick out of the fact that Brookeville was the capital of the country for one day during the War of 1812. President Madison, after fleeing the capital when the British burned the White House, found himself in Brookeville and stayed at Bentley House on August 26, 1814. I visited Brookeville on Labor Day (September 7, 2015) and thoroughly enjoyed the small town feel of it (there are only a hundred some odd residents). It's funny because even though I knew it was 2015, I almost felt transported back in time. Bentley House (and the Town of Brookeville) gets 5 stars from me for being such a neat and little known place to visit that is chock full of US history.

A little piece of Silver Spring History: This 1945 beloved landmark was rescued and restored by…read moreMontgomery Preservation Inc. It is the only building in downtown Silver Spring listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The original train station manager from its 1945 start was here today to greet residents. It is known that President Harry S. Truman often used this station to avoid crowds at Union Station. Inside the building you'll find mementos from bygone days and little bits of nostalgia of long gone Silver Spring businesses. Up until fairly recently, the MARC train used this station. Now the station is open to the public once a month. It may also be rented for meetings and special events.

Held my son's second birthday here and it was fantastic. This is a great space for a party in…read moregeneral, and it comes with many train toys! The staff were very helpful and had great suggestions for where to set up food, when to bring the kids into the back room and turn on the model train, and when to bust out the Thomas Power Wheel (which was quite the hit.) I also got the impression that they appreciate the rental fee and use of space, as it goes toward the ability to continue maintaining the site. This is a gem in Silver Spring.

The library is also home to a walking track, exercise rooms, exercise machines, and a used…read morebookstore. So much to offer people of all ages

Tons of parking, newly remodeled, bright and airy, easy to navigate with spacious walkways, ample…read moresignage, and elevator access whether you are walking with your own two feet, in crutches, or in a wheelchair. Great library with friendly staff and a vast collection of books neatly organized and well laid out floor plan. There's even a rec center/gym between the library and bookstore directly across the hallway. It brings together the sporty/athletic types and the bookish/nerdy types, and some who are both! There's even a cafe. It's definitely more than just a library, which most Montgomery County libraries are. It's a destination!

So, this would have been a great work visit, if there wasn't so much confusion for myself and my…read morecolleagues. It was like they decided to not be able to communicate when you arrive. There are multiple ways to get to this facility. You can take the Green Line on the Metro. You can take the bus. Or you can drive yourself here, which is the hardest of the ways if you do not work at the facility. I chose option three. My other colleagues tried to tell me how to get in here, but it did not go as they told me. I pulled up to the guard station and immediately got the fifth degree. I told them I was here for a work event. They told me that I would have to 'go around.' When I went to 'go around' they started yelling at me. Before I did what they told me, 'go around,' I asked for clarity. Like, where am I going around. I even asked if I should follow the blue car that was pulling into a fenced area and was told no by them. When in fact, I was supposed to follow the blue car. At least I didn't have it as bad as my colleagues that were meeting me there that day. They just bypassed this building, which happens to be a security checkpoint, and ended up deep within the facility grounds...being tracked. Since this is a government facility, you can definitely be tracked here. Going through security was simpler and clearly defined. Once you go in and get a guest pass, you go through a vehicle inspection. Real quick inside/under inspection of your vehicle and then you are allowed to go onto the base. Instead of asking the incompetent guys at the entrance, I asked the guy that did my vehicle inspection where I needed to go now. It was a very good move to make. I went directly to the visitor parking and was inside. Inside, you go through another security checkpoint. Sign in at the desk and wait to be escorted to where you need to be inside this building. This building is a massive complex which from the outside looks like it is a boring place. Inside, completely different feel. It is modern, huge, easy to navigate, and welcoming. There are a lot of different agencies that take up space inside. And if you pay attention while walking about, there are several areas that have museum like displays for some knowledge. It is quite the busy place.

Not much to review but I will give it a shot. It is a nice place with a few federal agencies on it…read moreto include the Census Bureau, National Maritime, Intelligence Center, Child Development Center, General Services Administration, National Archives, Smithsonian Institute, and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. There is plenty of parking on the grounds and it is very easy to get to via private automobile or the Suitland Metro Station that connects to the center. You will have to provide identification and have a parking pass to access the grounds. Once on the grounds there is a nice walking/running trail if you want to enjoy the sun on a nice day.