Boca Raton Library

Still looks brand new. Great facilities! Just listened to an underwater photographer share his stories.

I don’t even read alot and love both locations for the DVDs and the outstanding professionals that work on their staff– truly engaged, helpful, and courteous library scientists and researchers rather than the plentiful SoFlo pool of limited skill retirees, cellphone obsessed kids, and hacks geographically and mentally from somewhere else.

Outstanding. Nicest library I have ever seen. Nicer than in the Hamptons, NYC, Miami… tons of places to sit, computers, private study rooms… they even have a 3D printing lab, discovery zone for kids, room for large events, massive youth section, at area for little ones… it’s amazing! I will definitely be here as often as possible.

If you’re looking for a good studying spot, look no further! The library offers a clean, brightly lit, and quiet area to get your work done or to finally finish that novel that’s been on your reading list for ages. There are also plenty of computer terminals for those looking to logon. My only complaint is that it closes at 9pm on weekdays, I wish it was open longer!

Had a window of time one morning in between appointments, and wanted to find a quiet place to read. I didn’t want to go to a coffee shop and be tempted by all the sugary treats (seriously, sugar early in the morning = crash the rest of the day!), but it was way too hot to stay in my car. I ended up finding this place.
Lovely facility. They have individual rooms for studying/​quiet reading, a section for teens, various children’s books, movies, and best sellers. The rooms require a library card, so I went and signed up for one. The librarians were extremely friendly, and pointed me in the right direction. I got myself a room that conveniently had a plug for my laptop, and used the library’s free wifi. I ended up staying here longer than I had planned, since the environment was nice and comfortable. It wasn’t too crowded since it was the day, but I suspect it gets busier in the late afternoons. Regardless, I will definitely be back when I’m in the area!

This review focuses on the various areas of the library after a general write-​up of its aesthetics.
[We needed a new library in the downtown area desperately as the former one was cramped, dark, dirty, and uninviting. No where to sit, no vibe, just worn out looking. This location opened about a year ago. ]
This location is the OPPOSITE in all respects. All LIGHT WOODS used, floor to ceiling windows admitting lots of natural light. INDIVIDUAL STUDY/​READING ROOMS as well as small conference rooms for group study. Contemporary furnishings.
CLUSTERS OF COMFORTABLE SEATING, lots of outlets for electronic device charging. Lots of seating around perimeter, look out windows to greenery.
STAFF are EXCEEDINGLY KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL AND CARING, especially at INFORMATION kiosk. Some check-​out staff could try a few more smiles!
MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS AND NEWSPAPER COLLECTION to read on-​site
A VERY LARGE CHILDREN, TEEN, and really YOUNG section — almost half the library square footage — to encourage use by our community’s youth. Includes an awesome APPLE COMPUTER ROOM for under 17’s to hang out and utilize the iMacs. Impressed with the welcoming design of the area for the really young children. Any parent would appreciate its value. This was well executed!
Large VIDEO collection, films, foreign language and domestic, old/​new. Audio books.
COMMONS area when you first enter to your left where best sellers and popular new books are displayed as well as recommendations by staff. Easy to wander around and find new books.
ROTATING ART displays on walls adds a nice touch to the entry lobby.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE conveniently located on the right as you enter. Donate your books or buy used ones, many quite good.
LIMITED VENDING MACHINE area for snacks and drinks.
MY NEGATIVES
1– Small bathrooms located only at entrance, and once you’re in the library you need to walk to the entry if you need the facilities. Don’t understand why they could not have added bathrooms at the other end — a plumbing cost issue? If that was it, could have obtained a donation from one of our $$ millionaire residents with a weak bladder. There must be a lot of them!
2 — SIGNAGE could be better in the stacks.
3– ADD SIGNS to some of the computers so people know WHAT they can be used for. As an example, computers near INFORMATION rotunda where staff help patrons. Ya gotta ask what those are for (library catalog).
4 — ADD SIGNS to the computers near the book pick-​up section. Those do not access the catalog. SO, what are they there for?
5 — Make sure you empty TRASH several times a day. With so many patrons eating and drinking (it’s allowed), the garbage cans fill quickly. Avoid bugs from making it their home.

This is a brand new library in Downtown Boca. Everything is of the best quality and super clean at all times. Aesthetically, I still prefer the Spanish River library but this one is really nice, too.
It has plenty of parking and the library itself is huge. They have a separate «Teens Area» for kids under 17 that includes a computer lab, a huge selection of children’s books and DVDs, and a few rooms for group activities/​events. It also has a computer room for teens with top quality Apple computers.
There never seems to be that many people working there, which I guess would slow things down during the busy hours. The biggest issue I have with this library is that it doesn’t have enough study/​reading areas– it just has random, small desks randomly scattered around the book shelves. If you want to work on group projects, it can be difficult to find a place for more than 2 people.

Beautiful architecture, and a vast variety of books and more! You can even borrow video games!