Lincoln Librarians are the best, most helpful and our Erie County Public library outranks IN, WV…read moreand TN in acquiring new books for JUV and nonfiction historical and current events.

Great staff- lacking leadership at the top level. The situation involving Pride Month was extremely…read moreunfortunate and sad!

Really beautiful building! I'm sad they got rid of the art gallery I used to visit. They turned it…read moreinto an arts and crafts area. They also got a 3d printer that's reasonably priced to use. Nice sitting area with charging plug ins.

Seriously, who visits libraries when visiting a new town? *small voice* I do…read more With a few hours to fill, we decided to stop in at the Prendergast Library to stay out of the sun and check the place out, so to speak. The historic exterior beckoned to me, as the building has been up since 1889. I love how this library is truly the cornerstone of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and is just a great addition to Jamestown as a whole. Upon entering, the first thing I noticed was the stacks. There are two floors full of books of various subjects and content. Use the stairs off to the side to peruse the selections. The main library floor is an open concept, and there is a bridge connecting the two sides of the second floor. You'll have to visit to really see what I mean on this one, but it's worth the visit, I promise. The big draw for us, seeing as our library cards are for another library system, was the huge used book sale. The cheapest paperbacks started at $.50 and ranged to $2 for hardcovers. We found some amazing hidden treasures that were clearly donated over the years, to our benefit. It was like the used bookstore selection of my dreams, albeit on a much smaller scale. The only thing I didn't love about it was that the sale shelves clearly held circulating materials once, which pulls at my library nerd heartstrings, but I digress. At least when I went upstairs there were a ton of materials available, some of which clearly hadn't been checked out in awhile. Boost the circulation statistics! I was amused by the microfilm machine available for use, and even more impressed by the big puzzle they set out for patrons to assemble as a way of de-stressing. What a great idea for patrons who just need to relax and use their brains at the same time! I want to see puzzles in every library, though I advocate a more user friendly microfilm to go with it. I can't even tell you how often I've come so close to destroying archived periodicals. Finally, the library does have a dedicated children's room, but no dedicated teen space. This may just be a product of the users, but it's something I'd like to see in a central branch library. The young adult materials are mixed in on the second floor, but do have their own shelves. I'd happily spend some time in this library again if I ever find myself both in Jamestown and with some hours to fill. Keep up the good work, Prendergast Library!

Make a 30ish mile out of the way tangent to see the world's most (in)famous rodent? Sure, why not?…read more Here's what matters: - No, we would never dream of coming here on a certain day in February - Parking was super easy at the rear lot for the library/police station/fire department/hair care/tire center - Apparently when it snows and gets icy, the locals don't believe in salting their sidewalks - We saw Phil in his burrow from the outside window. Downside is that Phil's burrow looked a little philthy. Looked like some combo of gnats/flies/ants/bugs in and around Phil's food dish which is kind of disgusting. Is their a need to come here? Of course not. But I guess what the hell, just to say that you've been to a place that is semi-relevant in this country's consciousness for a brief time in the morning once a year.

Most times the reason to come to a library is because you are a bibliophile. But there is a…read moreparticular reason to come to the Punxsutawney Memorial Library. And it is not for the books. The library is home to Phil's Burrow. Yes, that Phil. Punxsutawney Phil. You know who I'm talking about. That loveable dude that we all either want to hug or hate on February 2nd. Groundhog Day. I do have to be an aside here, and it has to do with the movie. If you saw the movie and you think you know, you don't. The movie wasn't even taped in Punxsy, it was taped in some town in Illinois. For the longest time I had no idea where this was located and I have been to the festivals at least twice in my life. I thought it was some mystical place that would be glamorous, but it isn't. Well, it is a bit mystical as it is a library. You can view Phil one of two ways. You can view from outside and see into his burrow. Or, or maybe and, you can go inside the library and view him on the platform in the children's literature section of the library. You will get to see Phil in his habitat. But you know what is really cool, Phil has a spouse. You will never guess what his spouse's name is...Phyllis. I was impressed by that. Give this a stop while in the area.

Beautiful, historic library right in the heart of Franklin, PA…read more The children's section is amazing. I've never seen so many toys, and activities for kids in a free, public space like this. They even had sensory bins, and a lot of them! My toddler had the best time here, we will definitely be back! If you're not a community resident, you can purchase a library card for $40/year. They have story time for children throughout the week.

I have been to many libraries around the world, but none had the caliber of librarians you meet at…read moreThe Franklin Public Library. The librarians are kind, helpful and most downright funny. I have also enjoyed the Jane Austin Ball they had as a fund raiser. I learned how to dance, got to dress up in period costume and met many new people. They also have crafts and reading sessions for small children. And much more.

Wonderful library! Friendly staff. Great space for kids and adults. Truly a community library!read more

The Ridgway Public Library has undergone a complete transformation since 2022. All the renovations…read morewere funded by donation, grants and foundations. The conservatory is the star of the show and surrounded by lovely gardens for peaceful reflection. The huge covered porch hosts music and kid programming. The children's program are beyond compare. Or join a book club, attend the knitting club or attend an art program. This is an amazing space!

Two of the librarians are great and two are hideous to people. One refused to speak to me when I…read moreentered until she couldn't read my handwriting for the computer list. Then she told me to come back over and print. I responded, "Oh, now you can hear me." "She said, well I didn't hear what you said before." Well, if she didn't hear me how did she know I had spoken. And if she couldn't hear all of what I had said, why didn't she say so? She seems to think she is of higher status than she is. I was only there temporarily when my internet went out. I have it back now. She shouldn't treat those she thinks are poor badly. I've donated big boxes of books to the library. I don't have to. There's Franklin that is also local.

This is a wonderful library with friendly and fun staff. We spend the most time in the children's…read morearea, which is separated from the main library. There are tons of books to read and movies to rent, and they have a nice section with computers for more learning. We recently started participating in STEAM Saturdays, and one of our favorite workshops was on airplane science. My son is now obsessed with learning how to make new models and seeing which ones fly the furthest. We also enjoyed the Christmas party, where the kids got to make gingerbread houses out of recycled milk cartons, graham crackers, icing and all the candy and other goodies. Santa was there, along with a hot chocolate bar. This library knows how to keep kids engaged and make learning and reading fun. I'm so glad we have such a wonderful local library.

OK, I have to admit that I'm partial to Mars Library in part because its NOT the Cranberry Library…read moreand it means I don't have to put up with Rte 19 or Rte 228 construction and traffic. Sure, the selection of material is larger in Cranberry but with the Butler County Library website, my requests for books can have them waiting for me in Mars instead! So it's simple! Plus the ladies at the Mars branch are far more friendly and accommodating. I like that!