Erna Fergusson Library

Friendly staff. Available computers for internet use and catalogue book lookups. Also during my last vist 2 days ago, I kearned that they are lending free family/​group passes to the museum. You keep the pass/​keychain for a week then return it for somebody else to use. You need a ljvrary card for this. Another thing is now you can borrow books, DVDs, etc up to 26 items at a time! :) they also have clean restrooms. They have a receptacle located accross the entance filled with clean, used plastic grocery bags which can be used for carrying books. I hot to use it on my last visit which was awesome. I almost always forget to bring a bag going to the library planning on borrowing just one or two books then ending up with a hoard of them, and some movies too. :p
Why not 5 stars? This library is quite small but you can have books be delivered from other Albuquerque libraries by placing a hold on them using the online library catalogue. Also, to be honest, the Albuquerque library collection is quite lacking as compared to other city libraries Ive been to, in the Nursing/​medical researxh/​reference at least. A smaller city, like Farmington NM, even have a slightly better selection I think. I was disappointed.
Another thing is, I saw disheveled, malodorous, sketchy-​looking men, reeking of alcohol come in and made a beeliine to the restroom, on more than one occasion. Its not that they can control this.

Don’t take a page from Isaac’s book.
After reading Isaac’s review, I wanted to give reading a try — I mean, who wouldn’t want to get lost in a romantic Hemmingway with food served by a sexy librarian. But to my dismay, this did not happen.
Nonetheless, I checked out some great books, and you should too.

My plan was simple, get in early, connect to wifi, download necessary app. I arrived just shortly after opening time to a full parking lot. I couldn’t believe it and figured it must be overflow from something next door. I was wrong. The place was packed. Either that many Albuquerquians have a thirst for knowledge or the A/​C works really well I thought immediately. I think it was a combination of both of those, plus the computer and wifi access. The place is very nice. Plenty of sitting areas and looks like they have the shelves loaded with books, but who uses a real book anymore anyway? There’s a study room and a couple of other areas to set you up for limited disturbances if you need that kind of thing. The main room is not pin drop silent, but you don’t have have to worry about some loud ass yelling into their cellphone either. I gained a new appreciation for the public library system and plan on making this one a regular stop on this side of town. Free wifi and I didn’t have to buy anything; I’m all about that.

Of course I’m a fan! They let me borrow books for free. The staff there was very helpful with my library card. It was a little smaller than I expected and it looked like some minor repairs were going on inside the building. I also loved the sculptures outside of the building.

Nice library. Large open space. Good selection of books. Computer section is always full though, luckily I carry in my laptop. You can request any book and they’ll try to order it, and can pick up at any ABC library.