Reviews of Johnson County Library - Central Resource (Library)

Natorea Rich

I go here every Saturday with my mom and kids. Love how the place looks now and the kids area is big and spacious. We love going here to pick out books and movies. Workers are nice as well.

Joel Graham

The used book store inside is pretty good. Decent selection and prices are cheap.

Sara Sanchez

good place for read

C

Great staff and environment, lots of books and a great children's section

Joey Collier

Great library and clean too

Jaime Baraka

I think there are fewer computers to use now than before. The huge unused space makes it seem like there are more comps. What happened to the semi-private computer kiosks. Loved those esp the ones near the huge tinted windows. I find the huge open space a bummer esp as a student. The human traffic is such a distraction. There are only 2 study rooms for 2 people, for 2 hours. I remember spending hours on end on the semi-private kiosks... Bring them back pleeeaasseee!!!

Diane Dean

I don't ever send negative reviews, but on a recent visit to the Central Resource Library shortly after its remodeling, I was expecting an improved atmosphere. I was with a child and visited the Children's section. I was very unhappy with the cold and impersonal remodeling of this section. The former Children's section had character and warmth, window seats to sit and read, extra items to add to the life of the book characters and to reel in the child's imagination. I asked at the information desk if they could help us access ABC Mouse, an educational website, as other JOCO libraries offer this to child patrons. The person at the information desk near the Children's section did not know anything about it. If you want to access this website you otherwise have to sign up for a "Free Trial." I noticed the Adult Computer section on the way out. There were rows of adults huddled together in one room, no privacy or individual workstations. There is plenty of open carpeted space throughout the library not in use, a playground for young children to run wild, and not utilized for the typical library patron who would feel comfortable with an "off to the side" quiet reading or study area. I'm not sure what firm was contracted to design the remodeling, but it was not designed with the needs of its patrons in mind.

Tsubasa Morioka

"So many outlets! An abundance of places to sit! Free wifi! No homeless people (that's a symptom of a bigger problem, KC downtown. Get on that). What more could a girl want?" - Millennial-who-constantly-studiesin-places-that's-anywhere-but-her-room.

Morgan E

We love this library and go here often! The librarians are usually helpful and kind. However, we've had many interactions where that was not the case. Often children (in the children's area) are chastised, receptionists are impolite, and I don't know...sometimes it seems like things are made to be more difficult just because someone asks for something the wrong way. By far we've had more positive interactions than negative and we will continue to go back. The selection isn't always great but we can usually request things and they will hold them for us from another branch location. The digital collection is also lacking, but we're hopeful that will change in the future. I guess my hope in writing this is that there are some cultural changes that take place to make interacting with the library a more pleasant experience. Usually we try just to figure everything out ourselves but when we can't and we ask for help, I feel like that should be a positive experience most of the time.

John M

This is my favorite library of all time. They have great services here. You can also borrow ebooks online through their app that works on most tablets and phones. The physical book selection is also great and you can get put books on hold off of their website if you want to pick them quickly to avoid looking through multiple shelves. They also have fax machines that you pay per page and copier access if needed. You can also get online magazines through the Zinio app. ALso video games can be borrowed here. THey also have a large computer lab if you need Internet access and free wifi if you bring your own device.

Aaron Swofford

Staff are friendly and helpful.

Kelly Henderson

I go here all day the time. It has very good service

Michael Kruse

The library is very nice and modern, but the maker space is really what sets this library apart. The staff is very helpful and it is really fun to see what everybody is creating.

Sara Sanchez Pineda

Excelente para leer buscar material libros y tienen tutores para ayuda de tareas escolares.

Laura Rachel

Love this place! I come over from Missouri because they just have so much more over here and it's much better quality. Check out the MakerSpace too!

Jonathan Sells

great checkout books and use the computers in the library

Anna Scheuler

This is a 5-star review solely for the Maker Space (I haven't used the rest of this branch). The Maker Space is AWESOME! There are so many devices and tools to utilize. They have someone on staff to help out and answer questions. It also just feels very collaborative. It's cool to walk around and talk to other people about their projects. People were very excited to share what they're working on. The best part is that it's free and easy to use if you reserve ahead of time.

Kamiasha Tyner

I love this place!!! When I wanna place to get away, this is always my first choice!

Nathan Smith

Futuristic and real easy to use for young and not so young, daughter loves the kids area and builder space.

Jack Skelington

If they don't have it then they will get it for you. Nice staff for sure.

Kristy Howell

This is my nearest neighborhood branch. I have never been more impressed with the quality of services, title availability, or community service these fine people provide every day their doors are open. You are a true gift to my community and a balm for troubled times. Thank you.

Noah Quinn

Best library ever! They renovated around a year ago, and it's by far the best library in Johnson county now. The layout is great, they have tons of computers, and they even have a maker space with 3D printers, laser cutter, and a recording studio. It's all free for members to use, and there are people there who can teach you how to use any of the equipment. The only bummer to the maker space is it's pretty popular, so if you want to use the equipment you need to book time well in advance.

sue jeter

Always friendly staff, available computers, and word processers make me feel more than welcome. Have been helped so many times! I could make this my home away from home

Daniel

It looks pretty clean, but I miss the window seats

Jon Dunn

MakersSpace is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

R.M. W.

Me and my wife and our 4 kids love this library. It has an outstanding collection of books, every amenity that you could ask for, up todate equipment, plenty of meeting/ study rooms which I've used on many occasions a courteous and knowledgeable staff and more!

Kris Madsen

Apparently the teen and children's section had turned into a video arcade with kids screaming at each other from their computers. Libraries are places where you come to study and relax and read and BE RESPECTFUL of others around you. It's so sad to see good morals and manners slipping away so rapidly because we are afraid to offend someone who has not been raised with respect and manners. Just very sad. This will be my last time coming to this library.

Brittany McQuain

While it is a nice facility, if you are here to actually focus on anything at all be sure you reserve a room!! The amount of noise at this library makes it feel like a playground rather than a place to focus on work. I had to leave in the middle of studying for a huge exam because, while I understand children are children, there is absolutely no control over the screaming and crying and running! It is a playground of a library and very difficult to focus!!

Tasia

This is probably the best library in Johnson County. With the makerspace, the round table discussions, and activites like the high school poetry (left me in tears kid shouldnt feel that much pain). Hands down best library. The librarians are very calm and patient with their patrons and guest even the children. Alot of the kids seek to the tutor in the back. My son likes her and has only been a few time. The kid's and teen can be loud with comradery playing video games. I think that's awesome kids working together, building strategies. My son can find someone to team up with to finish whatever kid goal on a kid's games. In the back to your left you can do some genealogy seeking, if so pleased. Oh, and its a library so yes there are plenty of books. I love this library it's a great community in its self. Can't find that in to many places. Xoxo thank you guys for being awesome.

Jim Drummond

I enjoy the new maker space.

Michael Black

The makerspace is great. The folks there are knowledgeable in the software and the machines and can help makes sure your project goes smoothly.

Patrick Tyrus

What time should I be enrolling in classes? "Some random time in the morning " "they don't tell us when they post it"... You also do not know when to keep checking vs when it's already full. It says "closed" both before its open, and after its full.

Brendan Howard

Central Resource Library, and the Johnson County libraries in general, carry one of the most appealing, diverse collections for a public nonspecialized library in the country. I've visited large West Coast libraries, and the JoCo system is up there with the best of them. In addition, the Web site and online account management is first-rate and improving all the time. I don't have a complaint. The JoCo Library system is one of the reasons this recent West Coast transplant is happy to be in the KC Metro area.

Christopher Delance

It has been quite some time since I went to a library. And coming here made me wish I had. This library send to be leagues above the ones inside Kansas City Missouri. My only wish I'd that it was closer to where I live so that if have a reason to visit it and try out it's resources. It has multiple private rooms for whatever your need, ample amounts of tables and computers. I did not guy tour this location, but it appeared to have a children's location inside as well

Mark Wagoner

This is a great library with all things you need in a library. The latest update to the building looks really good.

Richard Shaver

Really friendly staff!

Tad Coles

The staff here is excellent just like it is at all the Johnson County Library‘s. They are friendly and eager to serve, finding the answers to any questions you care to pose. The facility is the crown jewel of the Johnson County Library system. They have lots of little study rooms that are perfect for personal or business meetings. Excellent use of the taxpayer’s money.

F F

This is a very poorly run facility. The layout is garbage. The bookstore is an embarrassment. The management is incompetent. It’s basically just a large air-conditioned lounge for the homeless and unemployed. A complete waste of taxpayer money. Tear it down and replace it with left-handed scissors store.

Victoria Wu

Amazing library. First time I walked in, I was awed by how snazzy the design of the building was. There is a huge book selection here. This is also a great library for studying - there are tons of big desks, all with outlets for plugs. There are also many public computers available. It can get cold, though, so bring a jacket.

Candylee Durst

Comfy, inviting, friendly place to look for books.

Lacy Carpenter

I have a son who loves to build and create. The makerspace and the summer makerspace program have been amazing for him. It has given him opportunities that he would have never had otherwise. 6 years old and he has made things with a 3D printer, tried leather stamping, and make his own stop motion movie. This is a great library with some truly awesome programs.

Brian Stokes

Huge library with tons of activities and even 3D printers!

Brian Aubry

Huge library, can find almost anything you're looking for. Have massive archives of old newspapers on film, and added a MakerSpace in the last few years after a renovation. Love this place, have fond memories over the last 15 years, hope it stays around!

Sami Alshammari

It's Amazing. My daughter loves this library.

Erik Chambers

A great public library with space and computer resources to boot.

Marty Augustine

This is a great library. The "maker space" is a something unique to this library. Anyone can come in to use the 3D printer, audio & video production studio, laser etcher and more. They've got a huge selection of books, music and videos plus a large computer section and meeting / study rooms. This place is an example of tax dollars well spent.

Stephen C Young

Great library!

Jennifer Green

Always clean, friendly staff, amazing kids play area. We've been coming here for 6 years now, these people are amazing at recommending books! The reading storytimes are so engaging for my kids. Plus using the online app means I can hold any book from any library and it'll be shipped to that library for my convenience.

Jeremy B

Excellent library, they have an amazing selection of resources. If one library location doesn't have what you are looking for, they will transfer it to the library of your choice (mine is the central resource library). The central resource library offers free WiFi and has a large amount of computers to use. Many study rooms are available for use as well as a large community room. Kids and teen sections have a huge variety of books to choose from and the library even has a bookstore for purchasing used books, CD's, etc. They also have a Maker's Space which is worth exploring!