One of my favorite libraries in the area. It's clean, modern, and has a free parking lot. The staff…read moreis helpful, although sometimes a little loud. They have plenty of tables and desks if you're looking to do remote work. They also have meeting rooms that you can reserve for up to two hours per day. They aren't sound proof, but they allow for some added privacy. It's located across the street from a school so from 230-430 it can get crowded with students.

I've been hopping storytimes like the beginning of "Fight Club." (I'm not the only one, Holly A,…read moreper her reviews, did it too.) So my review is for storytime, not RML in general. Andrea does storytime for my son's age group at RML, and she is awesome! I have been taking my baby since he was 3mos old, though they offer the pre-walker program from birth. (No registration necessary.) The RML pre-walkers group is a decent size. A mix of moms, nannies, and grandparents, are all there to help their little one learn and grow (an occasional dad or grandpa). There is a core group of regulars, and many others who come and go. Andrea is great about remembering her babies' names, which is a really sweet touch! She is energized, and keeps the kids' attention really well. My son is mesmerized when he goes. It's hard to hold the attention of such a young age group, so actual stories are limited, but the choices Andrea makes are really appropriate for this stage. She adds songs, bells, scarves, puppets, gestures and movements, etc. to keep them entertained. While the pre-walker storytime is only 20-30mins, it's worth the trip! When we get home, my son is exhausted from all the stimulation. They offer it twice on Thursdays, so you can catch one or the other. The storytime room is partitioned off for noise insulation, and to allow babies to crawl wherever they want. I am equidistant from Newtown Twp Library and RML. The group size at Newtown Twp gets huge, and the moms talk nonstop, which is unpleasant for those of us looking to engage in the activity and bond with our kids. That behavior doesn't happen at RML; focus is on the kids, where it should be, IMO. My son and I both prefer RLM because the group size is always just right and Andrea is a great leader. This place is great for us! * * * TIP * * * Your Radnor Library card will get you into Chanticleer Garden for $5 instead of $10.

Passport Service Office…read more They have the rudest most unhelpful person working there to run the passport office. Yes, we were 10 minutes late however her lack of any iota of customer service was shocking for such a nice library and other very lovely librarians. This lady could not answer any questions in regard to the form and made no effort to be helpful in any way. She kicked us out 20minutes later as appointments are apparently only 30 minutes on the dot. It is also $35 processing fee per person applying, I guess that's the price for extra rudeness.

Called on a Thursday afternoon to see if I could come in for a Passport photo and application…read moreprocessing. They were able to accommodate my last minute request and took me on Friday morning. My appointment was for 10:30 and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Everything was very straightforward and the processing fee was $35 and the library charges another $10 for the photo. I highly recommend coming to the library over waiting at the post office! Everyone is very friendly and accommodating!

Needed to do some literary research today, and the only library anywhere nearby who had what I…read moreneeded was Bryn Mawr's Canaday Library. I am a local resident, and am not currently a student anywhere, so I called first to see what access was allowed to me. Swarthmore, Haverford and Bryn Mawr colleges work together for inter-library loaning on the Tri-pod system, which is an online catalog of all their collections, accessible to any i-net user. You don't have to be a student to visit the libraries and read, but you do need a school card to check out. I had used Tri-pod to ascertain which library had what I needed, before calling for more info. (According to my local township library, there is an inter-library loan process which would allow me access to Tri-pod items and be lent something through my library, but, since it takes over a week to process, I have not personally done this. I am relating the info I was given, but I do not know for sure how much access is really permitted via inter-library loans, to libraries outside the three Tri-pod schools.) I was very impressed with the politeness and helpfulness of the young woman who answered the phone at the Bryn Mawr science library, however, I ended up calling her only because I could not get a live soul on the line for Canaday, even after multiple calls, and leaving a message. That part was a really poor experience, especially when we finally got there and saw FOUR staff members sitting at the circulation desks, doing nothing but their own classwork, while on duty. Come on. This would not fly at other libraries. I even called McCabe at Swarthmore just to see if they had someone answering at that time, and a very helpful young man was live on the other end, ready to help me, so Canaday, seriously, answer your phone! The helpful staff member at the Bryn Mawr science library told me that "Visitor Hours" for Canaday Library, which I guess are different from student hours, are 8-6 M-F, and 10-5 on Sat. Upon visiting on a week day, it was well after 6pm when we left, and they were making no signs of closing, so I assume they run late for students (normally campus libraries are open until closer to midnight) but would like visitors to leave earlier. For safety reasons, especially since this is a women's school, I can certainly understand and respect that. The library was organized and clean. I did not see any features on display, such as an art collection or those snazzy decorative architectural niches, that many other academic libraries have. Normally a school library is a showplace, even at private schools, on an upper school level. While I like looking at the neat things academic libraries normally display (glass cases of rare books, Native American artifacts, antique local photography, etc.), it was also a little refreshing not to have the pomp and circumstance, and we certainly did not explore the entire building, so I could be missing something outstanding. But for what we saw, it was a plain old library, with books as the main event. I hope to have more time to explore next time. For the section of literary journals where we were, it was very inclusive of all I needed, and actually had several other literary reviews that were really helpful as well. Definitely strong on their collection for all my research purposes, and then some. I had a positive experience, as well, speaking to the main reception at Bryn Mawr, another student who was very helpful. I call there to ask about visitor parking and she patched me through to Campus Safety / Public Safety, who unfortunately did not have a name for the lot, but confirmed what I saw online on their interactive map, which called it "Campus Center Parking," off of New Gulp Road. I posted a map with visuals to help anyone needing to know where this is. This was my first time at Canaday. When I took some undergrad classes at Penn, and then grad classes at Penn and Rosemont, I had always used the HUGE library at Penn, or McCabe Library at Swarthmore College. I have to say I really like McCabe, and that is normally my go-to when I have a choice. They have the perfect aesthetic for a college library (decor combo of tasteful architecture, sculpture, art, and an amazingly comprehensive book collection). But, while I didn't feel as at home at Canaday, I did feel comfortable enough to get work done there, which is the whole point. All in all it was a strong positive experience at Canaday. The Bryn Mawr campus, like many, has a strong Gothic architectural influence. I also cannot help but think of Katharine Hepburn, one of their most well-known alumni. Katharine's "Bryn Mawr accent" is a joy to watch, as it comes and goes, when she thinks about using it, in her earlier movies, especially "Philadelphia Story." It is so shamelessly snobby, but ballsy of her, which makes it hilarious at the same time.

I love working at the Bryn Mawr College Libraries, which are open to the general public. In…read moreparticular, the Science Library (Collier) is a beautiful, quiet place to get work done, and parking is easy and free in the visitors lot. Carpenter is quite pretty too (but the chairs aren't as comfy). Beautiful campus, and easy to get lunch/coffee at the student cafe.

Love the Ardmore Free Library. It is small but they are very helpful and they make the most of…read moretheir limitations. They kids section in the basement is a huge hit with my kids and even their daycare comes for story time occasionally. I'd donate money to them but my wife more than makes up for that with the amount of fines we pay for late returns. Not enough wonderful things can be said about their staff. Always helpful, always kind... So happy to have them as a cornerstone of our community.

My library cards are current in GA (from where I moved), FL and as of today, Montgomery County, PA…read more Each system operates differently-- all with merits. Some, more so. Dating back to 1926, the Ardmore Library is small, charming and the oldest in the county. Despite its size, you're not restricted by what's there; you can go online and reserve books from any local branch. Two things in particular struck me: 1) if there's no hold on a book, it automatically renews -- with a few exceptions -- after three weeks. Apparently, this will happen twice. 2) you can go to the library and get free three-day passes to participating museums and gardens. Have a back-up, since there are a limited number of passes, sometimes only one per library per venue. The people working here are very nice and in a city where one should know how to parallel park -- that wouldn't be me! -- the library has a parking lot.

The loudest library in all of the USA. Congratulations. Even the librarians are loud. They used to…read morehave a very hard of hearing lady answering the phones who would SCREAM INTO THE PHONE. Absolutely no respect for the patrons. DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE NOISE. PUT UP SIGNS. I saw 3 people on their cell phones in the 10 minutes I was there. I left because of the noise caused by a patron and the library staff. DOES THE LIBRARY STAFF KNOW THAT THEY ARE IN A LIBRARY AND SHOULD WHISPER. HOW RUDE!!!!!!!! This place is ridiculous. Check the other yelp reviews that mention the noise in this place. WHEN YOUR LIBRARY STAFF ARE CLOWNS, YOU SHOULD EXPECT A CIRCUS.

Great library! My kids love the large kids area. Lots of…read morethings to play with, books all around, and even computers with kids learning games. DVD rentals are free. PRO TIP: with a library card (free) you can rent /borrow digital books for FREE and read easily from your phone or iPad. I like the "Libby" app which makes it super easy! Another PRO TIP: you can reserve free family passes to museums around the area, including the Elmwood Park Zoo for FREE!

I've always been blown away by the service at the Norristown Public Library--the reference…read morelibrarians are tops at offering relevant, deep research if needed--and I am actually surprised that this is the first review. Anyway, I had new reason to praise the libe this week. I had an editing job that, unlike most others, required AP style--and the job was due today. Luckily, the Norristown Library had the three most recent copies of the AP Stylebook. Unluckily, we're in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and most libraries take several days to make books available for curbside pickup, which would be too late for my project due date in two days. So I called the Norristown Library reference desk, explained that it was an emergency, and the librarian immediately found the book and made it available for me--in 15 minutes! Props to the reference librarian working the morning of 08-12-2020; she was professional and personable.

This library has a lot of books of every genre as well as plenty of computers. The staff are very…read morehelpful and friendly.

Villanova is prepared to 'Tip Off' the 2026-27 College Basketball Season in Roma, Italy this year…read more A major first. As you know, Pope Leo XIV is an Alumnus of Villanova University Catholic theology. Appropriately, Villanova (and the other catholic school, Notre Dame) are finalizing plans for a historic men's and women's basketball doubleheader to open the 2026-27 season in Rome, Italy, on November 1, 2026. The games will take place at the 3,500-seat Palazzetto dello Sport, Pala Tiziano, located 30 minutes from Vatican City. This is the first time College basketball season kicks off in Europe! We're very excited as true Villanova college basketball fans. Let's go Nova!!! Thank you

This review is long overdue. The first thing you notice at Villanova is the sense of community. The…read morephrase "Ignite Change" isn't just a marketing slogan; it's baked into the culture. Whether it's participating in the Special Olympics Fall Festival (the largest student-run event of its kind in the world) or just hanging out at the Oreo, there is a genuine sense that people care about each other. It's a "work hard, play hard" environment, but with a heavy emphasis on service. I completed my MBA at Villanova,which is consistently top-ranked. The curriculum is challenging, and the professors especially in the Finance and Nursing programs are well-connected. Let's be honest: Basketball season is a religious experience here. Standing in the student section at the Finneran Pavilion or heading into Philly for a big game at the Wells Fargo Center is an unmatched vibe. \\// up!

I love to visit libraries! This library was very modern. It had a good set up for books and a great…read moreselection. There were lots of places to sit and read the lighting was good. There's a small area on the second floor, where you can sit and read and also has vending machines. My favorite part was a used book room That had lots of books for $1 or $2 It also had DVDs for sale It was a great spot to take a break. I was also able to find two books to buy The staff were very nice

When I saw the book sale sign, I figured they'd have a couple of shelves with tired old volumes…read more Nope! A room-and-a-half filled with nearly new books and DVDs -- (do people still use DVDs?!) -- all clearly categorized. If there are children in your life, check out the kids' section with more than reading matter for sale. Cheap, too. Ludington isn't my home branch, but we come for museum passes. If you live in Montgomery County, you can check out 3-day passes to a host of museums and venues in and around the area. We've been to the Audobon Center, the Shofuso Japanese house, several small zoos ... all free! Today's visit: the beautiful Woodmere Art Museum. Ludington Library is spacious and nicely laid out with ample places to relax, read, and even (quietly) chat with a friend. Parking is sometimes tricky on Saturdays with the farmer's market across the street. But otherwise their lot is adequate, even with a two hour time restriction. Libraries have evolved significantly since I was a kid. They always were, and continue to be, an important community resource. Ludington is a good one!

First of all, I have to say that I am very impressed with this library. This has a great…read morecollection of everything. Plus, I am grateful that they have a pretty extensive collection of DVDs with new release ($1.50 rental for 3 days on new release and a week for old titles). With all the Blockbusters closing around the area, this is the only place where you can browse through DVDs on a shelf. Pretty much everything around me are just RedBox and Blockbuster Express kiosks. There is a nice computer cluster with reference section. Also, you have Children's downstairs which is nice. Plenty of conference rooms for study groups which is nice. My only gripe about this place is that this is a cell phone dead zone. You literally cannot get a cell phone signal unless you walk outside from the building into the parking lot. It would be nice just to set your phone on vibrate and receive calls when you are studying.