Still pretty good. I enjoy some of the events they have…read morehere. Some of the staff could be nicer, to be honest. I like it when they have air conditioning. I'm pretty sure there are some people who actually live here, and that's not cool, in my opinion. Most of the time, there are some folks that think it's a good idea to show up and be as LOUD as they can and encourage their children to do the same. I'm here to tell them, it's not "iconoclastic" or "anti-authority" to do that.. it's just annoying and disrespectful. You're not breaking a "boomer tradition", you're just making yourselves seem even more unnecessary. Just saying. Aside from that, the place itself is good. Lots of walking space and plenty to read. Just be careful when requesting items, they claim to not carry CD's anymore, even though they do. And they'll refuse to get some items because of "low demand", which directly contradicts the person requesting it. I swear, I don't know what it is about the people that work at some of these places, but they're not helping the librarian stereotype. I still like this one though, overall.

Before heading to a brewery for a Yelp event, I headed here after work for some much needed quality…read moretime. That is reading of course. Turns out this was not my first time here. The last was over 10 years ago when I was with friends for a local convention. Things have definitely not changed here at all. Let's see how the afternoon turned out. Upon walking in, I noticed quilts on display via the African American Sewical Threaders Guild. They're done as part of Black History Month. They were fantastic and well made. I didn't get the chance to see all of them, but activities like this are very important to the community. They deserve a huge applause for this all around. For reading time, I headed upstairs where they had more tables if you wanted to do homework, use your laptop for assignments, or like myself, enjoying a mostly quiet environment in front of a book. Foot traffic was at a minimum the entire time I was present and it was mostly quiet. Could not ask for more. The next time I'm in the area, hopefully I'll stop by again. Truly a calm place to relax. Till next time :)

This is my first time visiting the MM Library, and I loved everything about it…read more I attended the Adult Coffee and Crosswords event, and it was great to interact quietly with so many sweet, kind people. I will be back. The staff at MML are so welcoming and helpful. This library is a hidden gem of activities for people of all ages! I am excited about coming back for other events. There is a public parking lot beside and behind the library. Street parking on Washington is also available.

This is a great library! So involved with the community and has a lot going on. Decent selection of…read morebooks.

This is such a thoughtful & well stocked library! I am thrilled they have a drive thru too! How…read morecool! Today was our first visit to pick up a library card, a few books, and see what's what at the library! Can't wait to explore more & utilize everything they offer!

Soooo.. did you know that the library holds some pretty cool classes for free? (I say free, but we…read moreall know nothing is free-tax payer's money). I came upon a flyer at the cherry blossom festival from the VB library stand and lo and behold! Drone obstacle course caught my eye! What, where, when?!? I was excited. Registration for any classes or programs are typically open two weeks prior to course day. I was on it like white on rice! They only had six spots for the entire class, but only five signed up. Eighty percent of the class included myself and my siblings. It was like an unintentional adult siblings' play date at the library. It took place in their meeting room which was a fair size room. But, unfortunately with five drones operating at the same time, Bluetooth interference was rampant. This caused multiple simultaneous hovering, then full on disconnect and drones crashing to the ground. We learned to try and fly our respective drones a certain distance from one another to avoid this. Before we launched our drones, Julianna our instructor did a presentation on drones and identifying their parts, along with drone safety. We used mini Tello drones which were pretty fun to fly. You could even make them bounce and do 360 degree flips! My batteries were at half life after a short while. By the time I tried to make mine flip it didn't have sufficient battery life to execute this maneuver. I went through four batteries! It was a blast to practice navigating the drone through the hoops and fences in the room. I can't say I will be joining the DRL anytime soon with my navigation skills. But I did progress quite a bit by the end of the class! I made it through three hoops in a row, all different heights and two fences. You can even do hand landings. This was a really fun course and I am so appreciative and thankful for the VB public libraries for setting it up! Julianna was very organized, friendly, helpful and very PATIENT! I'm also glad they do separate drone classes- one for adults only and another for teens. My only suggestion is to maybe see if the library would be able to negotiate some space in the PA Rec center next door for more room. I understand why they don't hold the drone class outside due to air restrictions with no fly zones and in order to easily monitor the flying distance. I'm also thinking the batteries drained quickly due to the propeller guards. They're added weight to the drones, but I also understand the purpose is to protect the propellers and anything it comes into contact. Believe me, there were plenty of crashes going on, and not just due to Bluetooth interference. Haha.

My online book search for books about The Knights Templar and books about Stephanie Plum, the…read morebounty hunter and books about Venice by Donna Leon.

It was interesting to visit a library that I didn't know existed. Of course I knew there was a…read moreGreat Neck Library, but the location is so off the beaten path you need a map. All joking aside, for this first timer the library is only a block off of First Court, but accessed off of Old Donation Parkway. Turn onto Bayne Dr. which takes you to not only the library, but also Lynnhaven Middle School. My son needed to pick up materials that were immediately available and happen to be at GN Library. Upon approaching the area I passed the backside of Lynnhaven Park which is completely detached from the basketball courts on First Court and has a newer playground, so look for an update to this park. The parking is long paved lot beside the building. The size appears to be adequate for it's patrons. The building is possibly one of the older one's in the VB Library system. The lot was clean and exterior area was free from debris. A shocker was a cool small park like area with picnic tables opposite side of the parking lot beside the library. I noticed when walking in that they have installed the new automated return system. When entering you will find a small check out counter up front. To the left a very large children's library that is carpeted walled off and has a door. This is nice for security of small wondering kids. There are activity tables a computer and small chairs. I entered to just look around a bit and found children playing more than reading and a lot of materials in need of being reshelved... so was not impressed. However, I found all of the other areas clean and neat. Adult Fiction were just beyond on the left. and right back the bulk of the collection Non-Fiction. Also audio books or on the right exterior wall. The middle area has tables to read, or study. The square footage is not overwhelming and it's obvious it's an older facility, possibly early 80's. However, they seemed to have the necessary materials to serve the GN area. The have a small computer area of around 8 cubicles. It probably services this area okay, but nothing exciting. Just across from the computers is the Reference and quiet study area. To the left exterior is a meeting/multi-purpose room. No sink, or kitchen in the room like newer facilities. If they have private study rooms I did not see them, but would be surprised if they did not have at least two some where. My son checked out his own materials with my supervision at a distance. He said the process went smooth and the staff person, a younger black woman was nice. He also needed help at one point in locating a book and received immediate assistance and said this staff person was friendly and helpful in finding what he needed. I am assuming that this this library is on the lower side of circulation, but could be wrong. They had patrons enjoying different types of materials, but for the HUGE GN area is was not overly busy for a weekday. Could it be that this location is just not thought of since it's not on a main road. I could not get overly excited here, but if your in the Great Neck corridor and this branch works best than go for it! I think you will find it meeting a lot of your needs.

Easy upgrade and update on the oceanfront library. Since my last review the library has been…read morerenovated and looks amazing! I had a book on hold that I picked up. The staff was efficient and took care of my transaction without a hitch. The library is now bright and attractive. The sections I saw were clean and organized. It was also nice to see quite a few patrons utilizing the library. It's been way overdue for me to update my previous review. I'm thrilled to see the oceanfront now have a beautiful renovation.

This small but resourceful library is located in the VIBE district of Virginia Beach. It has a…read morelarge children's collection of books. Lots of media like DVDs and CD audio. Also, the front area has a great resource area for social assistance. The library also has a good natural sunlight to brighten up the facility.

After getting off work in Portsmouth, I headed to this library hours before the Yelp Elite last…read moreWednesday. To have quality time for myself while reading a good book was much needed. Let's dive into details on how the visit was. The library is located right by an Elementary school and apartments. I only sat in the lobby area after walking inside to rest for a few hours to read a book I brought from home. Adjacent to the lobby, you have three entrances to the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and the main room to the library. I'm sure each area has been cared for by staff. For the lobby, it was spotless and each table appeared clean. And it was air conditioned well, which was good for me considering the Yelp Elite event was gonna be outside. Foot traffic was minimal. Very perfect for me with reading. Couldn't have asked for more. If you're in need for some quiet time, a library is always there. Thanks Norfolk Suffolk Library for providing it for yours truly :)

This is certainly a little "kept secret" in the area. I came on a Thursday evening in the late…read moreevening. It's a pretty small library compared to the others I'm used to. I notice they have 2 book returns out front. You will find the office of the treasurer and commissioner in the foyer of the building. They have a children's section separate from the back. The fiction and nonfiction are located on the main floor. They have quiet study areas throughout, but they could add more.

This is a quaint little library in the middle of a tiny Virginia town…read more A hidden gem perse There is a playground practically attached and the library has all the basic amenities including Wi-Fi and basic book selections the staff are kind and welcoming and you can tell they know just about everyone in the community I love the artwork that is painted along the fence line and the frog statue that sits in front of the library Definitely check the operating hours before visiting but don't stress too hard even if they are closed the park stays accessible

Cute, small library. My mom makes me take her here. It's way out of the way, but she really likes…read moreit. It's right off the main road and they have a nice parking lot. It's a smaller library, but they're always super friendly. My mom really enjoys their magazines and I think she likes the selection of lucky day books since not too many people come to this location.

Friendly staff, clean environment! It is a nice quiet library for studying or reading.read more