The area around the library has been under construction for a number of years. I agree with a…read moreprevious post that parking is tricky because there's limited space around the area. I'm not a fan of parking garages. The library itself is spacious and very open. The high ceilings and bright natural lights greet you as you walk through the door. There are plenty of rooms for studying/conferences. The librarian is so helpful. There isn't enough self checkout computers. Also, they close early on the weekdays (I think 5pm). Bummed that they don't have handy little paper/pencils to jot the codes (location) down near the lib catalogs. My old dementia brain can't remember anything. Pro tip: if you need a particular book, it's better just to put it on hold. Said that it was available but couldn't find it.

We were pleasantly surprised to be meeting friends in this area on a day when the library was…read morehaving an outdoor special event. I have to say, the staff at this library set the bar HIGH for KCLS - engaging my children (even the shy one glued to my leg) in what they like to read, finding books for them that they haven't read before but match some of their interests and validating their opinions about the books they were reading. They also ran a tight ship organizing a popular summer lunch program. On this particular day, there weren't enough bag lunches for the number of people who came - but they scrambled and arranged for more. Wish we lived closer so we could enjoy this beautiful community more!

Wow was this a surprise or what? I used to live in Federal Way and my parents used to drop me at…read morethis library while my mom practiced driving. I did not recognize the library at all after 17 years. If it had not been for the road leading in, the library would've been completely unrecognizable. The entrance has wood plating and very modernized lighting. The inside looked more like a study lounge in a college than a college. The library is still modest in size but was very new and had a lot of natural lights from the windows. There was a computer lounge as well as many study rooms and one meeting room. I have to admit, I almost miss my old library but I can't deny how attractive the new designs were. They have a check yourself-out-station, which was pretty neat as you don't have to wait in line during busy hours. While not extravagant, this will always have a special place in my heart.

This is new (as of Fall 2013). Its a small, intimate library. But it's part of the larger county…read moresystem so you can use their website to deliver books to this location and hold them for you so you can come pick them up. If you use this option there are some shelves just off your right as you enter and they will be listed in alphabetical order of your last name. Right next to it are the self-check out computers, there are also some receptionists that can help sign you up as well as help you with any questions. Overdue books cost $0.10 a day, you can pay online, as well as extend the check out of a book you currently have if you're not ready to return it. If that book has been put on hold by someone else however, you will have to return it or pay the daily fee. There are some study areas, some study rooms that I believe you can reserve. There are also public computers and empty desks to work at. Very nice, clean location!

I'm a huge fan of libraries! And what's especially cool about the King County Library System is…read morethat you can go to any branch within the KCLS system and check out and return items, even if it's not your primary branch. It's convenient to access the different KCLS branches if in the area, so when we were in Issaquah, I decided to check out what this library had to offer. Located on Front Street in Issaquah the branch is a good size for services and such. It's smaller than my primary branch, but is larger than other ones I've been to. There was a large meeting space right by the entrance, that you can reserve for free. Parking on Front Street is pretty easy to find; however, I did see a parking lot behind the library. There was also a Friend Shop where you can purchase used books for two bucks or so. And though it's not in a separate room, it's located in the entrance way of the building and has an honor system where you put your money in the cashbox. There seemed to be plenty of space for tables and chairs spread out throughout the library for lounging, in addition to a couple study rooms. Book selection was average, but saw that the DVD selection had a better assortment of TV shows than my Bellevue branch. It's nice to know that when in Issaquah I can check out this location for what it may offer and utilize the same services that I can at my primary branch.

This library is large! I'm a nerd and love going to the library. There is a lot of space to work,…read morestudy and borrow a computer, printer, scanner/fax if needed. You are allowed so many pages to print for free weekly up to a certain amount in b&w or color. My printer died, and I don't have the funds right now to get a new one, so the library has been a saving grace for me. I also have had to use the scanner/fax option to get things in, and it's really a blessing, considering it is 50 cents a page to do this at FedEx Kinkos and it's free at the library.

The Douglass-Truth library is named after Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth and is such a nice…read morepart of the community. I really like the architecture here, the librarians are really nice. It's also spacious, and the library is open and clean. Definitely worth visiting.

This area needs a library location. It provides a hub to avid readers, to community contributors,…read moreand people looking for a place to better their mind and use the internet. When the entire block had its power out, the library was still up and running. The staff are friendly. If you need a book that is not there, just use the online catalog to request a hold to this branch. The only downside is that there are very few closed spaces for group study or calls where you need to speak and disturb the quiet. It looks small on the outside but is way bigger inside.

The Black Diamond branch is tiny. There is no parking. If the lot is filled up, there's absolutely…read morenowhere on the street or elsewhere for overflow. I have no idea why they didn't built a bigger parking lot when we forked over the money for a new library. AND, all the branches have reduced hours! That said, I love the library. I order absolutely anything online, including rare books they don't even have in the King County Library System, AND THEY GET THEM FOR ME! No joke, and I've requested some obscure non-circulating items from hundreds of miles away. KCLS copied it for me. We get DVDs. Pretty much anything you can think of. Love, love, love, LOVE the King County Library System!

This is a nice small neighborhood library. I come here often to get some silent time and to catch…read moreup on work away from the distractions at home. But the past few times, my experience here has been extremely poor. The staff is great, but the parents who bring smaller kids to this library doesn't enforce proper library etiquette. Every time I have come here over the past 6 months, there were screaming kids, unattended kids running around making a lot of noise. These parents have to teach the kids the library is meant for quiet learning and reading and should not create distractions to others. I wish the staff spoke up to the parents who are letting these practices happen. The nearby libraries like Covington, Maple Valley ones are extremely good in managing the noise.

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.

Love this library; awesome place to bring the little one. It's doesn't seem like much but when…read moreyou're home with two little ones all day and just need a moment of quiet elsewhere; this library is so nice to bring them. This location offer such a amazing atmosphere for him. They have computers that are free to access for the little ones and adults. There was a safe place for him to use crayons and color pencils without making a mess. The location itself is not super big which can be one of the perk since you can see everything without feeling overwhelmed. Their variety of kids books are just so diverse and visible. The first thing you see when walking in is the kids books section which makes it feel super welcoming. The walls are painted super cute and kids friendly. The staff is all super nice and helpful on helping me checkout the books for my son. They didn't mind that my son was yelling slightly even though I felt bad about it; he went to the back counter and instead of telling me to get him out and making me uncomfortable they made him feel welcomed and spoke to him nicely. They asked about his day and offered him stickers. This to me was just such a amazing experience because having two little ones are not easy to care for. Overall, this location surpassed all my expectations with amazing librarians.

Don't go here. Their print preview showed everything as normal I paid almost $10 to 49 pages…read moreprinted and I couldn't use a single page for my court. It's fucking ridiculous and they needed to refund me and they refused. They told me it's because it screwed up. They couldn't give me an actual answer they just kept saying it's goofed up that's what she kept saying over and over with no explanation or elaboration but blatantly refusing to give me my money back. It's pretty stupid because the preview shows that my shit is going to print out normal and that's definitely not what happened so they should've paid me back but nope they refuse. Super great library. Don't go there they are scammers

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.