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    Thomas Jefferson Library

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Reservable meeting rooms, changing tables, and books. It's a library. What's not to like?

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    The best and biggest collection of Vietnamese books in the area. Librarians are also super nice and helpful.

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    The Quiet Study Room is ideal for avoiding most of the noise with group study and conference rooms also available.

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    Mary Riley Styles Public Library - Grab and go bags for book clubs

    Mary Riley Styles Public Library

    4.0(22 reviews)
    2.0 miFalls Church City

    Mary R. Styles, huh?…read more Do yourself a favor, just remember it as MRSPL. For a mnemonic, try Mr. SPL -- that's an abbreviation-within of Special. Thank you, I'll be here all day /end chorus On a more serious note, I swung by here on Saturday afternoon, right after the FC Farmer's Market closes up shop on noon -- I was visiting here, actually my first time at the Market. Parking is always a test of the mettle for me. I knocked out parallel street parking for the Market so I decided to just stick with it, no questions asked. There might be library parking but I was none the wiser. Also some spots are 2-hrs only but I parked there for way over, and again didn't see any raised eyebrows so I figure that's just business as usual, so let's not dwell overmuch on that. Let's speak on the Library itself. It's a bit quaint but also modern. I spoke with a librarian and 'twas mentioned they had remodeled recently. I say more power to them. This spot has its own library card -- can you imagine that? Like way outside the law. Part of no county either. A roll-yourself a brand new card. I never heard of no library that had its own card before, and don't call me Shirley no how. Feet on the pedal though, that means any books you check out need to be returned only at this location hereabouts. Exactamente, capeesh? All in all, good day and visit here. I stayed too long ogling the different study rooms and areas, as well as the large shelves of books. Oh, and I checked out two books. Just don't write me up for that, ok? I'm just a lendee here. I promise I won't flout the law. But again, no one's the wiser, me foremost. Anyways, great banter. Watch out for the Farmers Market close by that apparently draws the spotlight. And remember Mr. SPL -- he's got his eyes squarely on you, so be silent while on the premises for goodness sake!

    Well organized, well kept & amazing librarians - gem in Falls Church. The library is a great place…read morefor parents to take the children to explore different topics on their own. They have crafts, performances, story reading, CDs and DVDs as well. It is an oasis from screen time where kids can learn more than just want to be a YouTuber or influencer.

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    Arlington Public Library - Glencarlyn Branch

    Arlington Public Library - Glencarlyn Branch

    4.6(7 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    The smallest branch in the Arlington system, but it's still good. If Central Library's like a…read moregiant tour bus filled with nerdy gloriousness, then Glencarlyn's more of a clown car. Tiny but packed with some great finds. If you have children/teens or just have a nostalgic fondness for hardcover Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys, Encyclopedia Brown's solve it yourself mysteries, every single Princess Diaries ever penned, or Dr. Seuss's, this branch is definitely worth a browse. The adult fiction section is limited, but they have an excellent and well stocked children's books section and a not too shabby YA section, too. There's even some carpeted steps by the windows for sitting and reading with your kids, siblings, and baby sittees. An added bonus is that the back garden is maintained by the Master Gardeners of northern VA. At this time of year it's a lovely place to walk around and admire the various plants and flowers or to sit on a bench with a good book.

    This is my favorite branch of the Arlington County Library. It's so quaint. It just sits on its…read morelittle side street in the sleepy neighborhood of Glencarlyn, surprising unsuspecting new patrons who enter it to find a book they ordered, expecting a branch library in one of the richest counties in the country and not a one room schoolhouse with books (a good thing...five stars!). Even the walk from my house is fun, along the trails in Glencarlyn Park and the Long Branch Nature Center. The selection is small, because the branch is small, but the last time I went in I left with two books just from browsing. That's the sign of a good library.

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    Arlington Public Library - Arlington

    Arlington Public Library - Arlington

    4.2(101 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Book selection - Very small graphic novel collection, only two rows and missing key series like…read moreOutcast. Decent fiction collection but very limited nonfiction. Amenities - None of the outlets for the desks work, and the molding on them prevents most stuff being plugged in anyway. I had to crawl under the table and remove the desk plus and use the floor plugs directly. Setting - Terrible, the staff do nothing to enforce a good library setting conducive to reading and studying. It's always incredibly loud, lots of screaming kids, and just obnoxious people talking full volume, laughing out loud, or big meeting groups humming around. They let homeless people sleep and malinger around all over the place and it STINKS. Cleanliness - Disgusting, the floors and surfaces are always very dirty and the bathrooms are third world. Shit smeared everywhere, USED TP all over the place, broken soap dispensers off the walls never replaced, never any paper towels, etc. I also witnessed a homeless guy doing drugs off the sink. Comfort - Need more comfy seating. Only a few soft seats and none with feet support or reclining. Most of the chairs are very hard and the desks/tables are set too low. Staff - Seems overall to be friendly but very aloof.

    Arlington Pulblic Library is well organized, quite large with plenty of quiet places to read and…read morestudy. They have computers that are free to use. Plenty of parking available. Plenty of books, videos, etc available as well. Helpful and friendly staff to assist you.

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    Culmore Community Library

    Culmore Community Library

    3.1(9 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    First visit to this library and all was going well until the older male staff member caught me…read moresnacking and approached me with and attitude and threatened to put me out. I said not a word to him during the entire encounter. He obviously has a power complex as well as some bias towards whatever he perceived me to be. No people skills whatsoever. People who work with the public should be professional enough to be courteous to all, at least initially and not allow their prejudices to cause them to inappropriately approach people. Courtesy and respect go a long way. The way he approached me could have caused an ugly scene if I had matched his energy.

    Neat little library. It reminds me of the Reston Library for some reason; or one of those libraries…read moreI used to go to as a kid. I came around closing time from a nearby park, at almost 6, so everything was nearly pitch dark. Had time to check out study area and windows. It was pretty cool. Lot of meeting rooms and such areas. Reservations or first come first serve. Shared spaces, that kind of thing. I was chatting with a librarian in the lobby right before they closed up shop, so I was able to confirm a few things. What is it that they always say? That there's no such thing as a final goodbye. So indeed, this is not that. I'll surely be back once more, somewhere down the road. Hopefully I'll swing by when the sun is in full swing outdoors.

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