Best places: Public libraries in United States

Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

👍👍 Nice big library. Well staffed. Security guards patrolled. Surprisingly clean and very welcoming despite the homeless hanging out at the entrance. Open concept with lots of natural light coming in. Feels like a large shopping store, like a Macy. There’s an area for everyone, all ages, and interest...

Dramatic, view-filled facility lending books, films & music, plus numerous public computers.

👍👍 Love this library. We come here all the time. It's very well kept and organized. Lots of books to check out. A great kids section that has a play area for toddlers. There are lots of movie options, a library of things to rent, a computer lab, bathrooms and a really nice coffee shop. The staff are al...

Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse.

👍👍 Beautiful place, with variety of seating areas. Some has water falls sound some not. Some are super cold some not. There is a cafe in underground level which serves drinks, pastries, and some pre-made sandwiches.

👍👍 Love Skokie Public Library!💕 Now that it's been renovated it's even more esthetically pleasing. The staff are welcoming and helpful. The teen section is awesome with study rooms, gaming area, and fun open spaces. The children's area has a new aquarium and open play areas. It has a fabulous collecti...

President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.

👍👍 The is the best library…..ever!! I’m a military brat and have traveled the world and have visited libraries everywhere. Hoover library is by far one of the best libraries around. The staff is very knowledgeable and all have such great customer service. They keep the latest and greatest books. This i...

👍👍 I got the impression that the Carrollton Public Library is a bit different just as I was turning to enter the parking lot. The marker reads “Josey Ranch Lake Complex” and in the development there's a senior center and a sprawling park in addition to the library.  BTW turn right as you enter to reach...

👍👍 One word, Epic! Over 5 thousand guns on display from all periods. Muskits to Ar-15s and everything in between. And I mean everything. Tons of prototype guns as well as Historical and Hollywood. Do not miss it!

👍👍 My favourite library in the south bay. Great collection of books, well laid out with clearly demarcated sections by age and type. They also consistently host a lot of events including the monthly book sale every third Saturday of the month - it's all-you-can-get in a grocery bag for five bucks. The...

60s-era library known for its natural light & curved 6-story walkable wall built with high-UV glass.

Exhibits documenting the 41st president's life, such as a replica of the White House press room.

👍👍 Big selection of books. It's a good place to get some studying time (with study rooms) and computer/internet access. There's a cafe and gift shop. Can also get passport app stuff here!

👍👍 Theirs is simply the best all around library around. The staff is amazing, they are patient, friendly, knowledgeable and so supportive in all stages of life. We literally have leaned in the library for entertainment to education, hobby support to boredom busting and everything else in between. My k...