I haven't got enough words to express how wonderful this library is. Not only is it an aesthetically stunning building, it is by no means a product of its era. It has all the mod cons inside. They have a Mocha Bros [a local chain cafe], areas to play board games, coupon tables, immigration guides, ESL lessons and foreign language lessons, musical shows, a community garden as well as a plethora of daily events for children and teenagers, from games, readings to mentoring. There are also evening events hosted for over 21's, as well as reading groups for diverse genre tastes.
The 3rd floor also contains lots of computers if you need a quiet place for research, and there are often classes going on showing people how to user various software and how to compose CV's etc. Additionally there is a huge wing filled with DVD's, VHS's, CD's, Video Games etc. Honestly a massive selection!
The original FREE Library from Andrew Carnegie. HUGE selections.
Ground floor of chaos followed by 3 floors of books and floor to ceiling height of 6 foot and rickety stairs, and the top floor a nice clearing to study, although you can still hear the chaos from the ground floor.
The collections of books are also fantastic. I have found even obscure academic books I've needed for my grad classes at Pitt, which Hillman library didn't even have! Moreover, older, specialized books are often kept in special collections on the 3rd floor, and the librarians are very helpful at sourcing and retrieving the books you might want from this floor, and will almost always check them out to you if you explain what it's needed for.
Slowest wifi I have ever encountered, and getting slower all the time. And, it frequently disconnects, which is frustrating when attempting to complete financial and health related communications and information exchange. Wifi portion of library is run by lazy stupid overpaid incompetents. Probably the entire library. The library computers are much faster, if you can get one that no one else is using.
Finally, all the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and will volunteer information about services the library offers you might not otherwise have known about.
Computers & studying open to all.
Another thing I really like about this library is that it looks into the Carnegie Natural History Museum so when you're perusing books in the Mezzanine area you can see the dinosaur skeletons on display next door.
BEST library ever! BEST children department ever!! So pretty and sophisticated. My toddler asked to go every single week. The librarians are super nice and helpful. LOVE HERE!
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