Nice small library. The staff is really nice and their front desk lady is really warn and very…read morefriendly. I visit often with my children. They have computers and even some some chickens outside. Great quiet place to read. I visit multiple times a week. I love it!

The Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library is fabulous. It has…read more staff who go out of their way to be helpful. Any publication that I have asked for and was not available at our library, has been found, borrowed from another library somewhere.... sometimes at great distance from Tallahassee. As to the indigents, excuse me but they are foremost: PEOPLE and then people who are indigent ie poor or homeless or both who have found a warm and wonderful space in which to spend hours. And, people dress much more casually these days. They may or may not be poor.... just based on their looks, one cannot tell. I have been treated only respectfully by people who sit in the library or outside on the benches. The people sitting about also like to be treated respectfully. A greeting as in "Good morning" or "Good afternoon" goes a long way and is not dangerous to the greeter. Years ago when I was on a trip to Malawi, so many people asked for money or gifts, etc. When we queried the local leader regarding how to handle such requests since we obviously were unable to give to so many, we were told, "people in Malawi feel they have the right to ask, AND you have the right to say no." I have appreciated that information on numerous occasions. Not to say that people at our library have ever asked me for money, etc. Many of the people who come to the library from various socio-economic groups like to read or use the computer. Maybe they don't have a computer in their home spaces or don't have WIFI in those spaces. I have seen many people applying for jobs in the computer areas and many younger people (usually) who are playing games on the computers. Sometimes it is louder than I like in the upstairs computer area. If i really want quiet, I go downstairs where quiet is maintained. It seems a reasonable compromise so the younger people can have a higher level of normal sounds. This library is a delight and a wonderful space with many resources available to the community. Thanks to local people who fund it through their taxes and the government that supports it. sue wiley

Great selection of materials, friendly staff, and clean facilities. What more can you ask for with…read morea library!

I went to the public library to fax an important document, and Michelle was absolutely wonderful!…read moreShe was extremely helpful, patient, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was taken care of correctly. Her kindness and willingness to help really stood out. It's refreshing to receive such excellent customer service. Thank you, Michelle, for going above and beyond!

The library provides an exceptional array of resources. It offers a friendly environment that is…read moregreat for both concentrated work and leisurely reading. You can count on the Wi-Fi for its reliability, allowing you to easily settle in and spend some quality time there. In addition to a diverse selection of books, the library serves as a central hub for the community, boasting a helpful staff and a wide range of programs and resources. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Overall decent library. It has a pleasant ambiance and friendly staff…read more It is good to see that with technology so advanced, that libraries are still viable.

Hands down the 4th best library I've ever been to and I have been to a ton. If you're looking for a…read moregreat book and knowledgeable yet friendly staff with a building that is quiet, clean, and crammed to the brim with natural lighting to read your new great book find then LeRoy Collins is the place for you. 10/10 Thank you and we will see you soon.

I am an older student working on a Master's degree at FSU. I took a tour of Strozier during…read moreorientation last year and remember being quite overwhelmed with the size of the library and the amount of services offered. I went in the other day to simply print one page from a document in an email. I didn't know where to start so I went to the info desk right as you walk in. There were three super eager, knowledgeable students there ready to help me. They told me I would need to put at least a dollar on a card to print. I told them I had no cash on me, but I had my debit card. They told me "no worries" and that it was .10 per page to print and handed me a card with .90 on it. Then the girl gave me verbal instructions about how to log in and print from their computers. She also told me to come back if I got stuck or had any other questions. I was able print my page without any difficulty because of their help! I also love that you can grab a Starbucks while you're in the library. So cool! I will explore other services offered here and write another review in the near future. Great experience!

Whenever I'm swamped with work, sitting on the 2nd or 3rd floor of Strozier gets the job done! Ever…read moresince freshman year, I've been coming here in my most stressful times whether it's cramming before an 8am test or rushing to submit an assignment due at midnight. I love using the whiteboards to organize my work plan for the day, and getting a Monster from the vending machine never hurts. Every time I'm on campus for the day, I use the microwave on the 1st floor to heat up my lunch. Be sure to bring headphones if you plan on working on the 1st or 2nd floor because it can get noisy, and if you're planning on coming during exam cram time good luck finding a seat. Strozier is one of my favorite parts of FSU!

4 words: FREE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM…read more This review is specifically for the Tower Branch Road location of the Alachua County Library District. This location is near and dear to my heart, because it is located on Tower Road and in a close proximity to Gainesville's best schools and many families of various nationalities that use the library space in an amazing way, as a community center for learning. Tower Branch Library is also very unique because of the free language exchange program they offer. At the time, I was able to volunteer as an English language tutor to a wonderful group of Korean and Mandarin speaking adults. Along the way, making many lifetime friends and acquaintances. Also, learning some Korean in the process. As you can see, I HIGHLY recommend their language exchange program at this location. It is a rare find. Many people that I have talked to say that public libraries are a daycare center for the homeless, aging, and children. At this location, that is very far from the truth. This is the best community based, learning environment library that I have been to. The management and librarians at this location are so down-to-earth, kind, and organized. I was blown away by their professionalism throughout the year that I volunteered there. The Alachua County Library district is funded in many ways, but I do notice the public library fee on my family's monthly escrow property payment. It is not that much per month and is totally worth it.

The reconstruction on the library is fabulous! So many more options here now. My daughter is 8 and…read morelove going to the library even more. They have classes that are relevant to all ages (babies all the way to seniors citizens). You can check out their events online to find the most updated list. The staff is always very helpful. I usually have no clue what book my daughter is wanting and one of the librarians helps her in just a few minutes.

I Robin Franklin Manning took my niece and daughter here when they were little. They loved coming…read morehere. I bought and donated books. I bought a brick. This is a great place to learn.

Wow! I haven't had a library card in decades! Why not?!? With all the computers and programs, games…read moreand software, sometimes it is nice to just have a book in your hand that is full of information that you are passionate about! I went to the front desk with my ID and asked for a card, and I got so much more!! Not only can I get books of fiction amd non-fiction loaned to me for a whole month, I can get audio books and books online as well! There is so much information out there, and all you have to do is pick your favorite subject and take a deep dive. The front desk librarians were so polite and informative! I was actually excited, almost as if I won some kind of lottery! I am so happy woth my bird books and my books helping me learn Mandarin. I can't wait to read them! Find your passion, then get a library card! You will not regret it!!

I grew up coming to this library with my granny and my mom. However, this library is a far cry from…read morewhat it used to be. I decided to catch up on some work and went into the study room, which was pretty empty and nice to be in. The room was filled with high ceilings and multiple tables and outlets for charging laptops or phones. There were only a few people in there so that was very nice. It also has a view of the outdoor area, which was nice to look at since it was a beautiful day. Onto the main part of the library, there are a lot of homeless or displaced people that frequent the library and utilize the services. There is a security guard that is walking around to ensure the safety of people. One thing I really like about this library and comparison to other county libraries are that they have great signage and labeling for the different sections like nonfiction or fiction. I wanted to check out a book however it was not available at this location. I was able to place it on hold for a location closer to my home very easily. Since this is the headquarters, they have a vast amount of books and resources but the library itself is very outdated. If I'm on this side of town, I would stop back to the library to utilize their study room since it's a quiet area and I was able to get work done while I was there.

Lane is her name at the resource desk. This is the happiest and the most helpful librarian in this…read moreentire city. I am a library card collector and have been to libraries all over the country and this has to be the nicest lady I have ever met. Best regards Stainless Details LLC Empire1 Express LLC The Brown Business Network

Just checked out some books and the guy working at the check out desk was so rude to me. Such a…read morepoor example to my children coming to the library. Very disappointed.