Boone County Public Library Main Library

This is one of the most unique libraries I’ve been to. They facilitate lots of programs, concerts, educational experiences and other events. There are conference rooms available to the public so it’s even possible to work there. As an entrepreneur I appreciate public spaces that accommodate business needs.
As a mom, I love that the kid area is huge and pretty closed off from the rest of the library – so you don’t have to worry about being quiet. There are areas to play, areas to read quietly, areas to study and use computers.
This library even has a café! I haven’t ordered anything yet but my appetite is piqued.
There is just so much space! The facilities are modern, clean and the staff is friendly. In this library whether you want a place to quietly withdraw or meet a group and socialize, you will find a spot. Even if you’re not looking for a book, this library is A great way to spend a few hours.

By far the best library I have ever been to! Recently moved out of state to a much bigger city than burlington and the libraries are closed on Sunday’s, close at five on Saturdays and eight on weekdays! I miss this library so much!

Very large! So much to choose from. I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t get a library card!

One of the best anywhere. Beautiful building to boot. Helpful pleasant staff.

I don’t know how I could get by in life without this library. I visit the main branch at least twice a week. They have a wonderful section for kids. There is a giant activity room with toys that my son likes to play in. There is a huge selection of children’s DVDs and books. They have a puppet theatre and legos. They also have these great activity kits you can take home to do with your children that have books built around a theme, puzzles and games. Monthly, they have a tons of programs that you can attend with crafts, singers and demonstrations. The summer reading program is excellent with great prizes.
Downstairs, there is a relaxing, modern study area with coffee machines available. You can search for books and videos and put items on hold on their website and then go pick them up. As a parent, I do this all of the time because it makes it a lot easier to get what you need for myself and my child.

This library is amazing!!! They have an awesome staff on board that plan great family events and sincerely want my children to love reading!!! Bravo! LOVE the library bus that goes to my sons preschool! I also love the family events the library hosts! I drive out of my way to enjoy the library.

This Library is Awesome! I love the look of this place — all the way from the moment you drive up to it, to every space in the place. I wanted to start snapping pics for Unilocal but since I was the driver, I thought I better wait until I stopped. I did take one, but it was unseasonably freezing so that’s all you get.
I was with a group of Human Resource colleagues who met in their meeting room which is perfect with cushy seats and big windows. The hostess always make us feel so welcome to be there.

This library is so much more than just a library! They have a great selection of CDs, DVDs, video games, and also host many local events like concerts (You may see the other posters mention the band 8 Days a Week – Beatles Tribute Band).
I love the staff who work here because they help assist you with any of your needs and are open for your recommendations on any type of media you’re wanting them to stock.
The library is located in a central location and is a beautiful building. This is a great resource in our community and is a great draw to people coming into this area.

Sadly, I don’t go to the library that often for books. Normally, I go to check out free movies or music. But, this past Friday, I drove all the way out to Boone County to see the BEATLES!!! Well… sort of.
The library in Boone County has a concert series. And, for that, they are one cool-​ass library! And, at this concert I speak of, we rocked out to «8 Days A Week» a Beatles Tribute band.
They were fun to see. But, this library is stunning. It’s enormous! There is a huge statue of something that looks like Darth Vader outside. It has several floors, and I’m sure there are a lot of books… although, I didn’t see any.
If you’re ever out near «Florence Y’all» stop by and check out a concert or a book… it is what libraries are for, after all!

Part of me doesn’t want to give this library 5 stars because it isn’t mine and I’m jealous.
But, it’s really cool.
We went for a concert (at a library! It defies all logic!). I was really impressed by the enormity of this building. I didn’t actually browse their selection, but with the sheer number of shelving units, I’m gonna guess it’s pretty good. The library is in a, what appears to be, zillion-​dollar building. They obviously try to reach out to their community by doing things like having concerts. Very cool in my book.
I’ll go back for future events, even if I can’t check out their books and will seethe with jealousy.

When I went to this library, I didn’t go for books. I didn’t go for DVDs or CDs. I didn’t go for periodicals, for classes, for computers or for games…
I went to rock!
Yes, I made my way over to Boone County to see a band — and not just any band, but Eight Days a Week, a Beatles cover band, and it was pretty darn great.
You really can’t miss this library driving up to it. You’re on a straight shot main road when suddenly, to your right, is a giant towering structure with copper dome placed on top. You wonder, «Is that a state capital building? A supreme court of such? The hideout of a mad scientists bent on world domination?» Nay, it is a library … although I wouldn’t rule out still finding a mad scientist somewhere in those halls.
It’s such a giant building that you’d think there’d be giant parking as well — but you’d be wrong. We got there early enough that it wasn’t a problem, but when 300 people filled the room to see the concert, apparently there was no parking left (and that doesn’t mean nearly 300 cars, mind you.) Oh well. Just know if there’s a popular event, you want to get there early.
This library is beautiful. It’s well-​lit, there are colorful decorations all around and you kind of just want to wander. I’ll have to come back sometime and check out more of what they have.
We were instructed by a friendly staff to go upstairs to the big meeting room for the concert. You can’t miss it, it’s the one with the stage up front. We sat in surprisingly comfortable metal seats and waited for the show to start, as the room first filled up and then was packed. Seriously, seriously packed.
I really liked the show! It was loud and fun and the acoustics in the room were nice. Plus, it was free. Plus, they do free shows like this all the time.
Boone County, you outdid yourself.

Amazing library! The staff is extremely helpful and the selection is decent. This place is worth «checking out».

This place is pretty awesome. Free WiFi, conference rooms, DVD’s. Heck you can even borrow video games.

This newly built branch of the Boone County Public Library system serves as its headquarters. Crowned with a spectacular (and controversial) copper dome, this 75,000 square feet library has ten meeting rooms, nearly fifty public computers, and an enormous children’s library with spacious play area.
I’ll get my only yet substantial complaint out of the way: for a main library branch, this place doesn’t have many books. I’m not talking about obscure or overly specialized texts. Several times, I’ve looked for classics by Dostoevsky or Faulkner or general interest books on subjects like web programming to no avail. These books are available at other branches and the helpful librarians will be happy to have them transferred, but I’m kind of impatient.
However, the library has an amazing youth section (actually half on an entire floor) located on the second floor. From baby-​proof picture books to teenage tomes, this extensive collection will have something for younger readers to enjoy. There’s also a play area with puzzles, puppets, bead mazes, trucks, dolls, and big cushiony stuffed animals, as well as several computers with educational games, in the enclosed children’s library.
I’m not going to knock this branch too much for its lack of books (the library isn’t a year old yet) because the staff’s superior customer service makes up for it. Additionally, this library serves as a much needed community education and outreach facility for citizens of all ages.