I come here nearly every weekend. I've only been on Saturday and Sunday so I can't comment about…read morethe weekdays, but if you're looking for an easy place to park without a lot of traffic I suggest visiting on Sunday. Just be careful in the parking lot, it's small and no one really seems to pay close attention to their surroundings-I've had a few near misses. Also be aware that on the weekends there's typically one or two homeless people out front. They've never been a problem but if you're uncomfortable about that sort of thing consider this your warning. The main branch is where I typically go. I usually request a few books to pick up and then browse while I'm there. I've never had a problem checking out or waiting in line etc. The staff is friendly enough, not very outgoing in my experience, but friendly and knowledgeable whenever I've interacted with the staff.

Good library to use for students to study.But where the one star goes is the teen room!Being a…read moremature 10 year old seeing the sign that says 12-19 and can't come in.while seeing a 8 year old makes me a bit frustrated.But over all it deserve a 4 star

Beautiful library! The building looks brand new and is very clean and well-kept. Lovely meeting…read moreroom and very friendly staff. Parking is out front and easy to find. Great programming.

We were looking for a rainy day activity & our condo owner suggested the children's area at this…read morelibrary. It was perfect! It was recently remodeled and everything was in pristine condition. The Children's Librarian was super helpful and even printed out some useful information for us. Our kids loved pretending to be on a boat & they also liked the free craft!

This library is clean and spacious. The renovations over the years have been nice, (though I do…read moremiss the angel fish that used to be on the lower level and the jail cell in the historic room). There is a giant windmill and a glass elevator. There is also a small tribute to Japan that is great for photos. The mixed media (movie/music) section is like stepping back in time to a video rental store and has some neat framed movie posters.

The library is too noisy, even though they post this in their policies:…read more "Any activity that is an infraction or crime under local ordinance, state or federal law and inappropriate behavior which harasses, annoys or intimidates other library users or staff is not permitted. Examples of such activity include but are not limited to: noisy, boisterous, or threatening activities, unnecessary staring, following another person, playing audio equipment so others can hear it; singing or TALKING LOUDLY TO OTHERS or in monologues, or any other manner which reasonably can be expected to disturb other persons." [emphasis mine] When I had alerted a reference desk employee about the noise being made, I was told to take a study room. I'm wondering why I'm being isolated instead of the noisemakers. This library has gone downhill since I was a kid. Yes, I'll keep coming here for the free wi-fi and a (hopefully) quiet evening, but these folks really need to step things up if they want to earn our tax dollars.

Am here at this library as we speak, writing my little reviews. I give this place a 5 because it is…read moreso pristine. No unemployed dirty panhandlers like at the downtown branch, and no mothers with 4 kids screaming while they are on the computer. Maybe a tad smaller then some of the other branches, but the decor is like I am in someones private book collection. Very user friendly. And is is in such a private, almost secret location, over in the corner by the gas pumps by the Meijers store on Cleveland. Be nice to yourself. Read a book everyday. Help America be smart!

This place is AWESOME!…read more They have books here and they will let you read them for free! The staff is AWESOME also (shout out to Kelly and Keith!) Not only do they have books, but they also have magazines, newspapers, and books just for kids!!!! But the real reason for a 5-star rating, is that they have ALL of the Vince Flynn books in hardback standard print! AWESOME!!!

Love the local library in this area - so glad that they have a branch close by - they get all of…read morethe new books, DVDs, CDs etc very quickly!

As someone who does not like parting with my money, I often struggle to find things to do…read more Fortunately, Centre Township Library on the corner of Kern and Miami offers a vast selection of books as well as a variety of events. The library is efficiently laid out, separated into clear areas for adults, teens, and children. There are also many alcoves with comfy seats to sample your choices. I spent thirty minutes in one reading the new Percy Jackson book before checking it out. If you ever have trouble finding a book to read, the friendly librarians are happy to help. One looked at my book list and added three new recommendations, such as Stephen King's new novel. The Outsider was a riveting story. Another saw me checking out Death Note, and suggested a variety of other graphic novels. In turn, this led me to becoming interested in graphic novels, comics, and storytelling through drawing. Every time I enter, I beeline straight toward the graphic novel shelf to find something new to read. Centre Township branch also houses events for the community. Children come every week for story time. Once a month, a euchre tournament is held. Every year, the library hosts a party in honor of Harry Potter's birthday. People from all over the city come to celebrate. And these are just a few of the multitude of events offered. The librarians even dress up as characters! Centre Township Library is a wonderful place to lose yourself in.

I love our library. It's always been one of my favorite stops in St Joe. Reading a real book is so…read moremuch nicer to me than a kindle. It's also a lovely building that is well cared for and has the feel of what a library should be, right down to the brick exterior and interior old beautiful hardwood floors.

I love this public library because I grew up in St. Joe and as a book lover I basically grew up in…read morethe library. I love this library so much I remember loving a series they didn't have all the books for. I contacted the author with the missing books and got about 6 books sent for free to me to donate to the library. The YA series Replica? That's mostly complete because of the author. That's the great thing about loving your local library: you can choose to make it better. I did reading events here as a teen (including being able to spend the night), listened to story time as a child and recieve my first library card here on a school field trip in elementary school. I will always have fond memories of this library. Thank you to librarians everywhere that encourage kids to follow their love for books and never stop reading.

This is a great library, better than the St. Joseph one in terms of policies. You can rent up to 50…read moremovies at a time for 2 weeks at no charge, yes 50. At the St. Joseph one you can get 5 for a week and they want to charge you $1 a movie like you don't pay a ton in taxes as a resident. Friendly staff at both places but this is a library that really respects local patrons.

Absolutely love this library. More than once I've come here just to get out of the house and the…read morestaff are always friendly and helpful when I need something. They have awesome renting policies and a really nice selection of books.

We have enjoyed the library as well as the Exchange. All of the staff has been so helpful and…read morereally has been encouragement to our kids to explore different passions. Thank you for having such an amazing hands on creative space for people.

Staff is always pleasant and helpful, both in person and on the phone. They've gone out of their…read moreway to help me get a book from another library when they didn't own it. Ive lived all over the country and La Porte has a wonderful library comparatively. Be thankful for this gem.