Collier Regional Library

This place is AMAZING!!! There is a section for Kids, Teenagers, and Adults. The ladies or guys at the front desk, are a little slow but you just have to be patient. When ever you check out books they have this amazing thing, that you put the book on and then it adds it to your check out books. The library is very open and not small at all. The stupid thing is you can check out on your own but have to bring your books to the front and turn them in.(I don’t really like talking to people but you have to do what you have to do.)

The library was nice and bright. It was my first time at this library. I went because there was a presentation advertised on the Web site. I didn’t see anything going on so I went to the calendars posted by the entrance… hmmm hello we’re more than halfway through July and only June calendars are posted.
I went to ask at the front desk, there were two people standing there looking at one computer screen. I waited until one of them decided to acknowledge me because I didn’t want to interrupt. I asked about the presentation which was posted on their events page. She mumbled something about a mix up.blah.blah…not very friendly, no smile. Overall, it seems like an inviting space. The people could be more cheerful though or maybe it was just a bad day.

This library is very good especially for kids. They have a large and separate area for kids, teens, adults. All the staffs are nice and helpful. The collections may not be complete, but you can always look for books or dvd or cd that you want from hpl app and choose to pick them up at this library.
The five stars is actually goes to baby time activity they had on Thursday. It is so much fun especially since this year they start doing parachute activities, bubbles and so much more. Almost like going to Gymboree for free.

This isn’t the nicest or most complete library in town, and it mostly caters to the neighborhood youth (glad they go to the library at all) and the older retirees. Meaning, there isn’t a lot of research materials or study areas with computers. There IS a large section for kids, fiction books and young adult books.
The library itself is clean enough, though not modern, and the hours are fantastic! It’s open late 3 nights a week. The staff here is friendly, but there always seems to be a line at the desk, probably because they are quite slow at whatever tasks they are doing for people behind that desk. If you are just checking out a couple of books, use one of the self-​check out stations to avoid the line.
On July 9, 2012, I read a posting on the door saying that starting July 28, 2012 they would be renovating and hope to complete work in Spring of 2013. I hope to visit the renovated library after that and add a few more stars to this review!

If you like the color blue, this place is for you. Otherwise, I feel like I’m in a hexagon prison. This library is very outdated and it didn’t give me very good vibes.
The study areas are sparse, and they decided to cram some tables in the right back of the library next to the offices.
There are better branch libraries out there, but if this is the closest to you and you can’t find your selection, don’t forget you can check it out online and have it shipped to this location free of charge!

I have been coming to this library for a few years, let’s say 5. It is not the biggest library, but if you are looking for a quick fix to find a book for the weekend, or a small research project, this is your library.
Try to go early mornings though, usually after school it is full of wandering teens who have nothing better to do than hog computers for the use of the fighting for their popularity on myspace.