I pretty much grew up here. I'd go in every few days and grab the pile of 15 books I'd put on hold…read more The librarians were really friendly. When I came back fifteen years later, I wondered if they were just being friendly because I was just a little kid. Nope. People are stil friendly. But, this branch sure seems a lot smaller, now.

I'm a huge fan of the public library system, and while Meadowridge isn't one of the newest or…read morelargest branches, it has most of the resources I'm looking for. The staff are friendly and helpful, I can get books from all over the system delivered directly to the branch (with an email notification to pick them up when they arrive,) and they partner with the neighborhood center next door for a lot of interesting educational community programs for all ages and interests. This branch is also where I now go to vote for every election, and the recent expansion to allow absentee voting and early voting at library branches is super-useful for my sometimes-crazy schedule! My biggest complaints about the branch are that they're closed on Sundays (as are many of the Madison branches,) and this branch seems to be quite a bit noisier than others I'm used to. (Maybe I'm just getting old and crotchety!)

First time at this library and it is so much bigger/nicer than the Alisha Ashman library that we…read morevisited last week. Came here for a meeting and there are conference rooms available on the 2nd floor. Will definitely stop by when in area next.

Very nice clean library with 4 study rooms that can seat 4-6 people. The rooms fill quickly in the…read moremorning and after lunch time. It is close to EVP coffee if you need a cup of joe to keep you up. The hours it is open could be better but they open at 9 am on weekdays except 10 am on Fridays. Pretty short hours on the weekend. Have to have a library card from there to print anything or use their computers. There are a ton of computers that are free to use. However any printing you are suppose to pay 10 cents per piece printed and they only take cash. I was unaware of this and they told me not to worry about it.

We actually came here as out-of-towners during a snow storm... we had a bit of time to kill and my…read moreson needed to move! We had to check out of our hotel and in an effort to find a place to go for a little sensory/movement, I stumbled upon this place! So glad we did. I'll speak only to the kid's section, but the rest of it was definitely clean and spacious. The kid section is in the corner... so not disruptive. They can roam freely in the open space and you only have to corral them into the corner! There is a train set table, coloring books, colors, manipulatives, puzzles, and all kids of fun pretend-play toys. And of course...books! The parking isn't so super and the entrance to the driveway nearly too my bumper with it! But overall, this place was the perfect getaway for us and a much-needed opportunity for my son to stretch his legs before our 2.5 hour drive back to Chicago.

This is a wonderful library for families…read more The children's section is spacious and set off to the side with a great variety of books. My kids are able to find a big stack of books that they are excited to check out each time we visit - and we visit at least weekly. The books are organized well and there is room to sit down and read. The kids programming is wonderful. The librarian remembers kids names and greets them as they come in. My kids love Ms. Rebecca. She makes the sessions engaging and fun. We have done science classes, art classes, and general story times - they have all been well done. I don't do a lot of browsing for books here but I often find one at the "too good to miss" shelves on the way to the kids section or I just put books on hold to grab on our way in. It is a wonderful neighborhood library.

This library is the best and only one in Oregon. Although it doesn't have some books that I'm…read morelooking for, you can always place holds. I love how there's a place in Oregon where you can sit back and chill.

A great small town library. All the staff are very helpful. A nice selection of books. They could…read moreuse more books on tape/CD, but with the Dane County system they are easy to get.

absolutely beautiful large modern library!! that actually has space for all ages!! they even have a…read morelittle store on the second? floor with very affordable books. it was actually so pretty, id def go here to do work or study

Excellent public library, a great place to find reading, listening material. Friendly helpful…read morelibrarians, there's a printing station if you're staying a downtown hotel for business or a scientific seminar. If you forgot your book at home there's a small but pleasant used bookstore here with a great selection of used classical CDs. Lots of interesting events. Comfortable and peaceful seating. Because democracy requires an informed and literate citizenry I consider this library to be part of the bulwark of American freedom.

Cutest nicest neighborhood supporting library you'll ever find!…read more Story time is the best but they ALWAYS have events for the family so you'll never be bored. Today was the spooky stroll treat stop and they were the most prepared with a scavenger hunt!

A nice, inviting library that's part of the South Central Library System - if you live in Madison,…read moreyour card will work here. The main floor houses fiction and kids/teens. There's a good selection of graphic novels, a display shelf near the checkout counter of pop culture books, and plenty of spots to sit and read or do work. The lower level with nonfiction has a quiet designation and people take it seriously. Despite speaking at a near whisper, I felt like I was yelling since literally no one else was making noise. There are private rooms you can book to study or work in, as well as open tables. This library also offers several self-checkout stations throughout the main floor, which makes it easy to grab your books and go. I appreciated the attached number key pad since I am exactly the kind of nerd who has her library card number memorized, and entering it was easier than digging out my wallet. The parking lot for the library is pretty small - no matter when I've stopped it's been at or close to capacity. There is street parking and other city lots nearby, but if you're wrangling children and armfuls of books, be prepared to hoof it. My only other thing of note is that the return dates were inconsistent among items. I checked out three graphic novels in a series (none of which were new), and each book had a different due date a week apart. If you're used to Madison's standardized due dates, be sure to double-check your receipt.

super gorgeous and nice place to study. Definetly not the most quiet though, not always but…read moresometimes the librarians can be very loud which makes it hard to study if you don't want to use headphones.

The WHS is a beautiful and easy-to-navigate library where you can find old Wisconsin newspapers on…read moremicrofilm that aren't available on the web. The staff is friendly, the materials are very accessible and the equipment is easy to use. The building itself is gorgeous, with vaulted, stained glass ceilings and long, old fashioned wooden desks each with small green lamps. Here's how our visit played out... Growing up as a kid, it was always fun to hear my parents' stories from their childhood in La Crosse, WI. My dad has a couple that he really enjoys recounting: one story is about an epic high school football matchup between his school and my mom's (my dad's team won, which may explain his fondness for the story), and a second story is about a lone gunman who robbed a hotel where my dad worked, my dad subsequently chased into a parking lot, and he got shot at in the chase. You can tell that both of these items of family folklore may be tweeked with a bit of exagerration. My siblings and I always wondered, are my dad's memories completely accurate, or are they big fish stories? Yesterday I convinced my parents to join me on a trip to the Historical Society, where they have a vast collection of past Wisconsin newspapers on microfilm. Tucked away in a back room, you can look up La Crosse Tribune newspapers from the 1960s, organized by month in an old school card catalog or on a new school online database. The library has tons of microfilm machines that are available for open use. You retrieve the microfilm yourself from a shelving system, and you're free to start scanning it on a manual-roller or automatic-digital machine. We quickly found newspaper evidence confirming both of my dad's stories, and his reputation for veracity remains intact. He was very pleased with our findings (I think he may have started doubting his own memory). He also got swept up by all the big headlines on the newspapers' coverpages (Vietnam, Nixon, controversies over interstate construction). The library staff was very friendly and willing to help us along during our search process. The entire visit only took us about an hour, and that's pretty quick, demonstrating how organized they've got things. We tracked down exactly what we needed in a short time amidst an enormous volume of materials and with only a vagueidea of when it all had happened. We were able to make digital, emailed copies of the newspapers for free, and we made some paper printouts of the important pages for 25 cents/page. The Wisconsin Historical Society Library is an excellent resource for the state and a great place to check on family folklore. And here's an idea: You could make a scrapbook gift for a parent, comprised of newspaper clippings that confirm their favorite stories or show big events from their childhood.

The library is awesome as are the people that work there. I broke my leg this summer and they went…read moreabove and beyond to help. They are more than willing to help you in any way they can even if you are not injured

Needs to be much quieter since it is after all a library and not a playground. For those studying…read moreand doing there homework to better there future. Nice Staff!! clean!

Saw that there was a Star Wars pop-up here this past Sunday, May 4. We stopped in to see what…read morevendors were there as well as checking out Dungeons And Dragons accessories. The pop-up only had a couple of vendors that were selling Star Wars related items. Those vendors were fantastic. Would've liked to have seen more vendors, but afterwards we focused on D&D accessories. Lots of options for D&D gamers. The place was pretty busy with people, but still had a lot of room to move around.

This is just my experience from their online store, but I have been so impressed with their…read morecustomer service the two times I've had to contact them. I had purchased a board game but had to email them to cancel the order before they would ship it. I received an email from them two hours later that they canceled without any issues! The second time I contacted them, it was for a pre-owned item that I purchased that came with at least 15+ expansions (Too Many Bones EVERYTHING) and the only thing that wasn't accounted for was a missing dice (which I would say is pretty good all things considering). I've seen many times on Reddit of people who had a missing component and that Noble Knight Games have inventory/stock of missing parts/components which they can send replacements to you. Unfortunately they didn't have the dice that I was missing, so they instead issued me a partial refund which I was fine with as the bundle was still worth it value-wise. There weren't big elaborate hoops that I had to jump through to be made right, and I can just tell they want their customers to be satisfied at the end of the day and not feel to be made like we're lying. They're now my first stop to buy pre-owned games because not only do they have really competitive prices, but if I'm missing any components, I at least have a peace of mind knowing their customer service is second to none.

My favorite local library! Great natural light, perfect mix of quiet and lively. Wonderful book…read moreselection and really enjoyed the adult summer reading challenge. One of my favorite free spots in Madison and will always go back for more.

So much natural light! This is a really beautiful location that has a pretty wide selection in a…read moresuper inviting space. Light pours in from the glass walls and just makes you want to grab a chair and spend the afternoon reading. The card catalog computer was a bit slow and clunky, but they have some more modern touches like self-checkouts. They also have arcade games upstairs and in the lobby - there were lots of little kiddos playing so we couldn't get a look to see if they were free or quarter machines. A cool feature either way! It was super foggy on our visit so we didn't have a chance to check out the view, but I'm looking forward to coming back!