Not only is this library in a beautiful historic building, but they also have a very decent…read morecollection of books available, considering the size of the building. I'm very pleased that they are also on Overdrive so I can download ebooks to read on my tablet. Looking forward to coming back!

Doesn't ever seem to have the latest books. I always have to drive to SF instead. Some employees…read moreare less than helpful.

I really wanted to see the library, and I was disappointed that it would be closed. But at least I…read morecould take a look. I love visiting the local public library when I visit somewhere. I was walking around Santa Fe one evening on a business trip, and even though it was starting to get dark, I started walking quickly to the library, to get a quick look before it was late enough that I should hurry back to my hotel. Imagine my surprise and delight when the library was still open!! As I walked toward it, I saw people inside and started to get excited. But I cautioned myself that they could be staff. But no, it's open! That's the first great thing about this public library -- open til 9pm during the week! I sure wish my local library was open then. It is also open til 6pm on Fri and Sat, and open Sundays from 1 to 5pm. Hurray! So I went inside and liked that too. Lots of nooks and crannies for reading. There's one reading area in the non-fiction section, which is very nice. Most wonderful was the Southwest Reading Room, which is a whole room just for reading and has the feel of an old college library, with dark wood tables with lamps on them. There are some special collection books housed along the edges of the room in glass-door wooden book cases. Very grand. Upstairs there was an art gallery and a conference room that was open and looks out onto the street, which is less than a block from the Plaza and has many passersby. The children's section is also upstairs, but it closes at 8, so I couldn't look. The bathroom is quite clean and has foamy soap. This library seems to have a lot of travel books on lots of different places.

In almost very city a trip to the local library is a must!…read more With its charming exterior, Santa Fe Public Library is a welcome sight when walking around historic Santa Fe. The interior is clean and well lit, and new book titles easy to find. We came in from the cold to warm up and to look at all the community flyers. Bathrooms are located on the ground and second floors, which also has some historic information. I wish we could've spent longer in here but metered parking only covered us for two hours!

Just like I remember it but still keeping up with the times! Coming to the library when I was…read moreyounger was one of my favorite summer activities and sadly as I got older I haven't been in; but it's still so amazing and staff is super friendly & helpful! You can even use your library card information to join certain websites and listen to audio books, read online, and even reserve copies ahead of time! The kid/young adult section is my favorite and definitely makes reading more appealing to younger kids! 10/10 would recommend!

I almost went for 2 stars, but who does that to a Library? All libraries deserve at least 2 stars…read morefor mere existence and this place isn't bad, it's just not very good for grown ups who want to do anything but get a book and leave. Pros: it's a real Carnegie library, build by the benefactor himself. Thank you, even if you were a murderous union buster. Requisite monolithic architecture is still looking good and they've maintained most of the vibe w/ the lighting and bookshelves upstairs. Downstairs is fully rehabbed into children's area. This place rocks for kids. Central play area surrounded by books reflects an expectation that small children will run around and play while they careen off the bookshelves. Editorial aside: I'm mixed on this new attitude in Libraries. I've seen it in several across the country and as a child of libraries- I literally spent entire summers in the Library in Tulsa, Ok growing up, it is where I learned to CONCENTRATE IN SILENCE. I do not like this new, "it's ok to scream in the Library" attitude. That is for parks. Yes, I am going public with this and all of you with the "toddlers needs to express themselves" argument, please, take them home or to the park for that. That being said, at least at this Library this section is in the basement. CONS: There are bathrooms. The women's works and is not filthy. Otherwise, it is dismal and depressing and reflects this places proximity to the soup kitchen next door. (Lest you think I am expressing a disapproval of homelessness, let me be clear, everyone should be able to use a library and a public bathroom. This doesn't mean those places should be dismal and depressing.) This is not a good place to work or read. There is one large table surrounded by wooden chairs, one small table in the other room. Some upholstered reading chairs in corners- lighting is insufficient to read by, outlets are scarce. Small children tend to run rampant (they've escaped the down stairs) and might bang on things next to you for some time until their fondly indulgent parent decides to interrupt their self expression and actually pick them up and move them rather after telling them to desist in a mild manner for 5 minutes. And yes, I do like children & I like them in libraries- when they are not screaming or banging.

This place was well designed, I borrowed a conference room for around 30 minutes. No disturbance.read more

Wow, this is a great local resource!…read more I have been in here 5 times in the month that we've lived here. I went in and got a card within minutes from a pleasant librarian, and they have self-checkout stations which expedites the process. They have a comprehensive children's section with a nice play area downstairs (and a HUGE reading area). There are also DVD's down there for kids. The fiction section is thorough, they have Paulo Coehlo, TC Boyle, and a few other authors I've been reading this summer. The new books section is current too, I just bought two books from Amazon the other day and saw them in the library that weekend (doh!). There's a small jungle gym out front, which makes a nice diversion for my daughter when we stop in here. There is also a lovely skate park where I see tons of local kids hanging out riding their bikes and boards which I think is GREAT, a healthy diversion for them. This is a highly educated community so I'm not surprised that they invest heavily in their library, I am just thrilled to benefit from it!

These are just the saltiest librarians. They hate their jobs and they hate you. Great library! Such…read morea shame. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of the staff is miserable, bitter and unfriendly and they give the rest a terrible name. Love their programs, hate this branch's staff.

La Farge is an integral part of the neighborhood and a great library…read more It is close to the high school and the Higher Education Center, and it's a great asset to all who live in the neighborhood, including me.

This was the former post office. The original Carnegie Library was torn down. I'm working on a…read moredocumentary of New Deal art in post offices and went in to look. Sure enough, the library has a huge collection. Two were murals at the old library. Stop by and get the art catalog and look around.

The Raton Library has a wonderful local history collection and a very friendly staff. I spent…read moreseveral hours there gathering information for a long-term writing project and found much of what I was looking for given my time schedule. Take time to see the beautiful artwork throughout the library (a guide is available at the circulation desk). Most highly recommended!!

Kind staff, great place to study or work. Clean, updated facilities. The private workspaces are…read morehelpful!

The Southside Library has the best (and biggest) bookstore for low cost book sales. I remember the…read moredays in the 70's and 80's spending BIG bucks on artist's and museum books. Found MANY travel and museum and books of artiwork at this bookstore, as well as religion, new age, science fiction, mystery, detective, etc. You can just about find anything you're looking for. All sales are plowed back to sponsor programs for kids and adult programs and activities at all Santa Fe Libraries.

WOW! I can't believe how big and spacious this new library is compared to the other one they had…read morein town. The outside is just as nice as the inside and there is a new Youth Center right next door as well. The new library is located next to Pinon park and across the street from the Smith's grocery store. If you haven't checked out the new library in White Rock you should take a little stroll over and see all the new books, computers, and different areas they have up. The library also has a family friendly film series for the whole family to enjoy. Many adults, along with the kids, can enjoy the library. When you first walk in there are the bathrooms located on the left hand side and on the right is a theater room, I believe. There are also other rooms that you can reserve if you need to have a big study session with your classmates and they each have doors so you can have your privacy. The rows of books are labeled clearly and are easy to locate and there are computers and tablets located throughout so you can do a quick search for your book without having to go all the way to the front of the library. There is also a little storyteller area for kids the gather around to listed to the storytellers while they are on stage. Overall I'm excited that this new library has been built and I can't wait to go back and check out a book or two to read in my spare time. Now my biggest decision is what to read????