whoever starred this library anything less than 4 stars needs a mental health assessment. there are…read moreseveral providers of mental health assistance in the area. hard pressed to find a better library in the state let alone the country. maybe your own personal library is 2nd to this but i highly doubt it. not only is the history prevelent but the staff and opportunities are endless. tought i would square up the yelp average.

I am very happy with the new Main branch. It deserved it new makeover. It has plenty of space for…read moreadults, teen and children. The library staff are very helpful. I have visited after it's reopening. My son's school had library days once a month during the latter part of school year. If your child go to school in Tacoma, then they most likely have a library account through Pathways. It allows them to check out 5 books at a time. We have joined the Summer Reading program. There are museum passes here if you want to go with your library card. That is awesome for the library system offers this! I will update this again because I need to take pictures and inquire about more things this library offers. So far I put materials on hold and pick them up. They do offer hotspots to checkout. Those are high demand. Those take a while to get. This library is closed on Mondays. This library is on the bus line. However some residents can ride the bus or ride their bikes to the library. There is some parking spaces at the entrance. I definitely believe this public library is worth visiting and staff here are awesome. They are very eager to help.

We love visiting this area. FYI that this is a standalone library, NOT part of the Pierce County…read moreLibrary system. The bottom floor is very much kid-oriented with kid's books and a rather large play area. Sometimes the play area is quiet, and other times it seems like everyone in the city shows up with their kids to hang out. The top floor (very smartly) would be better for the adults seeking some quiet time. And although it is not part of the library itself, my kid enjoys the playground and the sprayground in the summer (both just outside the library). There are also plenty of nice food shops in the area, so it makes for a fun outing.

This is probably the best library in the area, based off of the ones I've visited! We came in here…read moreafter playing at the park and it was a great second stop to tire my kids out. First off, this library is huge! Two whole floors, and it's very well decorated and maintained. The kids area is going to be what gets us coming back over and over. It's in it's own area and has lots for kids to play with including giant Lincoln Logs, foam blocks, a stage for performing, a play kitchen, and more. Plus all of the great books! From what I saw, they have a great and inclusive selection for kids. And another bonus.... The library is (obviously) free! This is definitely worth the visit if you're looking for a spot to take your kids that'll be guaranteed fun and not harsh on the wallet. My four year old and two year old had a blast so we'll definitely be back.

Jaryl was phenomenal with their customer service. Swiftly and quickly got me and my wife's library…read morecard. Printing is simple and swift. Easy to work around. Their help and patience with explaining things to you is wonderful. Printing is $1.50 credit. I do feel this is not allot for printing. Coming back from California where I got 10 pages a day at my local library, it's a big change. However I am grateful to have free printing as I needed it. I give this a 4 star for printing is expensive however customer service is amazing.

Seriously, when they say libraries are quiet they're referring to this place. Selection is small…read more(hence 4 of 5 stars), but you can always get books transferred into this location. Staff always willing to help and are aware of the people in and out and make sure everyone is having a good experience. Great location to return books and always something to find to read. Semi-annual sale of books with the best prices you could ever ask for books (I still am dumb-founded at the great deals I got on some hardbacks- 4 books for $3 which I easily would have paid $20 for all of them). Ask the front desk and they can tell you when they hold the sale (I want to say March and October).

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 library is really loud so many kids running around everywhere Parents do not pay attention to…read morethem I love this library but I cannot read when it's too loud if you like to read in a noisy area this is a beautiful library for you to come bring your kids they have free food

The best library in Tacoma except the main one down town. I haven't been to all of them yet but im…read moresure of it

Looking for a new book to add to my reading pile, I stopped by Federal Way Library at about 1:30…read morep.m. on Saturday 9 March 2024. The parking lot had two lots that I saw. The first was parking around the road of a roundabout with a hoisted rocks art piece in the center. The second was a lot tucked behind and across from parking on one side of the roundabout. The entrance to the building was easy to spot and benches to the side of the entrance and in the entryway were in use by library patrons. Inside the entrance and to the right were water fountains, restrooms, and group rooms/spaces for different usage. There was abundant work space with table(s) and computer(s). Chairs/other seating was available throughout the library. In the non-fiction section I found the aisles labeled by approximate topic. Looking for something in finance/economics, I found the section in a second row of the stacks. One book on the restaurant industry from an operations perspective caught my eye, so I went with that one. Self check out stations were located across from the main walkway from the entrance into the library. Checking out was straightforward and both the computer and receipt printer had no issue(s). Librarian stations were located off to one side, opposite the side with the water fountains and multi-use rooms, closer to the entrance.

The Federal Way Public Library was a bit tricky to find at first since the sign is partially hidden…read moreby trees when approaching from one side. Once inside, it was quiet and calm with what seemed like a variety of random services available, though I didn't explore them in detail. The children's area is thoughtfully separated, making it a good stop for families. There were plenty of computers available, even on a weekend. Printing is affordable, with $1.50 of free credit per day and reasonable rates at $0.15 for black and white and $0.50 for color. Parking was no issue at all. It was spacious and easy to access. On a sunny day, the lot even felt a little scenic. Overall, it's a solid local library with a peaceful atmosphere. JY review

This library has the most friendly and helpful staff. They offer story reading times for the kids…read morewhich is great...yes, I've listened in once or twice because I'm a big kid myself. There are plenty of computers, a printer, a copier, and a fax machine so you can get all your business done in one spot. DVD's, books on tape, magazines, I love this place. A library card can pretty much get you all the books/dvd's you can carry in your arms. This is my favorite library

Wanted somewhere quiet to study. Children are constantly screaming and crying; no one stops them or…read moreasks parents to go outside instead. Others in the library just plug in headphones and turn to max volume to drown out the sounds of crying children and loud, distracting chatter. Poor selection of books. Minimal seating areas and few outlets.

They have a nice selection of books for sale right as you enter. I went to the counter to ask for…read morechange or to pay for the cheep $1 books. The lady was not friendly and said no change for a $10. She did not ask the nearby ladies, nothing. Then she got up to show me where the pay for books box on the wall was Like I was a fool. I just wanted to break a ten. So I grabbed up 10 books, paid the $10 and left.

We were there when they opened the doors in 1992. What an asset in the Graham area and it's gotten…read morebetter and better over the years. We love it and couldn't do without it.