Las Vegas-Clark County Library System – Clark County Library

I’ve tried to apply for employment at this location and I volunteered for one day here. There’s ALOT of homeless people here. If you use their public computers, there’s a 2 hour time limit and the lines are usually long when you are waiting for a PUBLIC computers. Note, if you have a tablet or a laptop, just go to one of the open areas and sit at a table to use their Wi-​Fi network. The staff can be a bit short with you, and of course rude because that’s how Vegas rolls. And most of the staff don’t care because they know nothing with happen to them if you make a complaint.

I’ve always loved this library over all the others, but lately it’s been getting sloppy on the kids floor. I’ve been coming here for over 13 years & lately that I’ve gone parents seem to not care about the mess their kids make. Parents are taking advantage of the WiFi while their kids are fighting or ripping pages of books. That’s really sad, they should be interacting with their kids not their devices.

Every city I have lived in I always get a library card and I throughly enjoy the Clark County one, Flamingo location. There’s a lot more to it than you think, I could spend hours in there. Books of course, dvd’s, cd’s, free wi-​fi, staff is «go out of their way «helpful.I was after a book from a 70 ’ s crime writer and they didn’t have it. The lady told me no problem, I can have it here from another location, and she did, cool .They get guest speakers to come in and and it could be anyone. It’s worth the trip.

I love this Library. They have everything you may want from a library, from books, movies, CDs, and much more. I love to read, so I borrow books all the time from here. They also have a large movie/​DVD selection along with music CDs. DVDs and CDs are free to check out as well. They have a computer center, a teen area, and a children’s area.
Bathrooms here are downstairs by the computer lab. The ladies room is always clean and well stocked with the items needed. However, there has been a few times I’ve been in it and there are bumbs sleeping in the corner or washing up like it was their own personal bathroom.
Returns are done in the building, which is inconvenient should you want to drop off books or DVDs when they’re closed. Memberships are free and do need to be renewed every year. You can reserve items at home from your computer, which I do all the time. It makes it much easier then trying to find stuff once you get there. Just go to pick up and you’re done.

I enjoy all the changes the library has made through the decades and I enjoy the ease of everything that is offered. I am very excited that there are many medical marijuana expos and lectures for all to come partake in to further their education in the industry held here. Thank you so much for doing that for the public.

I came to this location with 120 kindergarteners for a field trip. We went directly to the second floor which is all for the kiddos. It was clean and very well organized. Having the area divided up helps with the noise and general chaos of the children’s section. I loved all the extra games, comfy chairs, posters, and smiles by all the staff. I did not get to visit any other part of the library but I am thankful for the loving and caring way our students were treated– for many, it was their first experience at a library. It was great to hear some say they couldn’t wait to return.

This library definitely has the charming vintage feel to it. But it is fairly large with a good diverse collection of books and periodicals for library patrons to read on premise or check out. Besides the expected books & videos checkout service that we have all come to expect of public libraries, there are also meeting and theater space on premise that hosts events throughout the year.
The theater is pretty big, about the size of a decent size lecture room with theater style seating. Besides the Used Book Store (my favorite), the theater is the main reason for me to visit here when hosting special events like lecture series, entertaining programming, and informative discussion panels.
There are also computers with Internet access available on both a first come first serve basis and those that can be reserved in advance with your library card. A very nice service for those without access to the computer or Internet at home.
The collection of foreign language magazines is also very respectable. I especially enjoy browsing the Japanese magazines with the glossy food pictures with recipes that I sadly can not read. But sometimes it is fun and inspiring just to see the pictures. But there are also additional English language-​based publications from the UK and Australia in this collection (located on the basement level, same floor as the theater).
Although this library is not located in my neighborhood, I always find time to visit here at least once a month. There are just a lot of neat reading materials that are not found in some of the other Clark County Library System branches. If you have never been to this library, I highly recommend paying a visit to this library to see what the other newer libraries may not have.
4 stars!

**review is for the Theater only**
I came out here to see a show on Saturday night as part of the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive.
The theater is comfortable, and has a huge stage, with good quality lighting and sound.
I’ve seen shows here before, and have really enjoyed every single one.
I would love to perform here sometime!!!

Well let me start, this place has a pretty big collection, service is mediocre depends who you speak too, it has a theatre area, kids area, newpaper/​magazine level. Other than that it isn’t Paseo Verde Library in Green Valley Henderson Nevada. Whom ever reads this review, check out Paseo Verde Library.

Who doesn’t like a library???
This one is everything a library should be — lots of computers, big childrens section, large reference area, plenty of homeless people, central location, a few random community events going on in the «theather» area. They also hold a story time every day for little kids, which I really like. On the minus side, the upper floors aren’t very well organized, and compared to children’s libraries I’ve been to in LA, NY, and Phoenix, it’s kinda run down. Overall, a great place to borrow books or just to take the kids to hang out for an hour.

Growing up a million years ago in Queens, our libraries there were small. But since that was all I knew, I assumed all libraries were like that. I can’t even remember the last time I was in a library. With the internet, and amazon, I just dont expect much from them.
So, imagine my surprise when I came here. HOLY COW. The place is freakin HUGE!
Like at least 2 stories. To get the to public access computers, you have to schedule an appointment, AND set up a time for how long you will be on. Luckily, there was one available immediately, but only for 30 minutes. (Computers will automatically close at your specified time).
As usual, they have book, and DVD’s for loan. Not sure what the DVD’s cost but I saw someone returning one.
Very friendly staff, and library cards are free. Doubt I will come back here since it’s nowhere near my house, but this was, a very nice library!

Came here to see what selections they had while I was waiting for my wifey to find some shoes at the Skechers outlet store next door.
First off, this place is bigger than it looks from the outside. As if the main floor wasn’t already spacious enough with all the info you need for whatever project you need to finish, I come to find out there is basement!
So I check it out with hopes of it being like the one in the movie Ghostbusters where I just might run into an apparition. Instead, more books and literature. If anything, I thought I detected a slight scent of urine. That’s right, I said urine. I assume homeless folk have made their way in here one way or another just looking for shelter. I wouldn’t blame them cuz during the summer it can get pretty intense with triple digit temps. Plus there was an actual homeless person outside on the steps holding the traditional homeless sign.
So after about an hour an a half, my wife calls me saying she’s done with her shoe shopping. Darn, just as I was getting into the Guinness Book of World Records. I almost had a thought of checking the book out. Then I realized, why would I ever go here for any reason besides waiting for my wife to get done shopping? Oh well, at least it helped passed the time.

I love the Clark County Library system as a whole, but after having this be my home library for a year and the Windmill location for another year and coming back here I could see a major difference.
The good thing is I this is a really convenient location and they offer the same services as every other branch. However this is a place to find a lot of homeless and weird people hanging around. The media items are protected by a security guard and anytime I go there I just see a bunch of people not even looking at what movie they are grabbing and getting a stack of 30.
I have browsed the micro-​phish area before and the staff is always helpful. I’m just never sure if I’m going to have a normal or strange experience interacting with people when I come here.

I needed a place to do some work on a Saturday morning, and I wanted to get away from The Strip. Started my search on my Unilocal App and found a library! Yes! Quick cab ride later, and I was in my heavenly spot. Worked my way through a brightly lit and clean library, all the way in the back of the library, where, it’s quieter than the front end. It looks like they were having a book signing, so the front end was a bit noisy. But no matter, I found the quiet study tables in the back and unpacked my traveling office.
It was a nice place to work for a few hours, catching up on emails, writing reports, coordinating projects. One thing about this place is that the AC is working, really working. I should’ve worn a long-​sleeved shirt. The internet is very fast, 71Mbps down, 16Mbps up.
One thing I wish I could’ve had is more private study rooms instead, where I could have at least a cup of coffee and a small snack. That would’ve been perfect for me.

This review pertains to the main Clark County Library Branch (on East Flamingo Road). It does not touch on the theater, events, or library district.
This Main Library Branch falls short of my expectations for a respectable main library branch. And secondary library branch for that matter.
These days the Main Library Branch appears more like a mental hospital annex than a library. Inside and outside the library, homeless people loiter to the point that some are using it as a Motel 6. The drug and alcohol epidemic is the constant exhibit. The restrooms are repulsive. The incapable security guards are totally dysfunctional. For example, earlier, a mentally ill man was raging at a librarian for waking him up. I am appalled at how slow the security guard handled the disturbance. Ineffective security also creates an intimidating environment to walk outside the building. Libraries, especially the main branch are supposed to be symbols of civic pride; this one is a symbol of the effects of drug use and alcoholism.
Comparable to some of the Clark County Library branches, the Main Branch instock is the very image of a Border’s «Going Out of Business Sale». On account of a new Clark County Library policy, patrons are allowed endless renewals. The consequence is that some of the library patrons bookshelf collection is growing while the library’ s collection is becoming bare.
Comparable to all the Clark County Library branches, the hours of operation are absurd, yet better than the Henderson Library District. It is unacceptable to close at 7 P.M. weekdays and 5 P.M. on weekends. Especially when a large percentage of patrons leave work after 4 P.M.
In my most honest opinion, the Main Branch fails to inspire people to develop a reading habit. It will most likely inspire people not to abuse drugs or alcohol.

First, the good: Clark County Libraries are up with the times as far as technology and quick check-​out (mainly because the technology allows you to do it yourself, because the help desk is a nightmare, but that’s another topic). They have a lot of variety and an online search, account maintenance, and renewal service that is very convenient.
Now, the rest. What are libraries mostly known for? That’s right — SHHHHHH! I came to work on a project, figuring that the library would be quiet and cool.
Heading straight to the back, past all the signs that ask for quiet and insist that no food or liquids are allowed on the premises, I landed in the near-​empty study area. Nice and quiet.
Ha.
A security guard passed by me and then met up with one of his buddies. They proceeded to have a long, LOUD conversation — «HEY BUDDY HOW YA DOIN!!!’» — and yammered on and on and on. Meanwhile, someone’s totally unsupervised toddler ran screaming back and forth behind me. This was not the kid’s section — nowhere near it. With the guard otherwise engaged who do I complain to? I finally gave up, packed my stuff, and went in search of another area.
Downstairs — where the wifi doesn’t work at all and the smelly weirdos hang out by the magazine racks — was not much better. One annoying guy refused to turn off his rap-​song ring tone, which went off every 3 minutes. The guard for that area flatly ignored him, too. Wonder what those guards are getting paid for?
Ended up at a Starbucks, where, even with the latte machine blasting away and people coming and going, it was still quieter and the wifi worked better.

I don’t frequent this library, since it’s on the opposite side of town from me, but if I’m in the area, I always like to check it out.
On this occasion, I was renewing my library card and had some questions about their ebooks and the checkout process. The clerk didn’t know a lot of details about the process, but told me everything she did know and told me to follow up with the Librarian at the other kiosk if I had any further questions. Service was fast and efficient. The library is huge on top of that. I used to get lost while roaming the aisles when I first started coming here. Great little library on the East side of town.

This library is okay. Close to work and has the book that I wanted to read where Henderson Public Library do not have. I guess I am so impress by Paseo Verde Library that this place seems to be sub-​par. When I walked into Paseo Verde Library, I smell the nice coffee aroma. Here at Clark County, I smell a bad stinky smell that I rather not write about. On top of that, the lady that I had to go see to sign up for a library card isn’t that friendly.
Hmmm, it’s okay, but I will only come back if the lovely Paseo Verde Library doesn’t have the book I want.

Came to the theatre for the Edible Vegas Series and listen to a discussion about the Las Vegas food scene… the panel consisted of Unilocal las Vegas’ own Misti Y. and Unilocaler Jillian P., along with Las Vegas food critics Al Mancini and Brock Radke with John Curtas as the moderator.
It was a good discussion overall, but got a little outta hand when Mancini and Radke were trying to talk down on Unilocal and other social networking sites as competition for their profession… Misti and Jillian held it down for Unilocal though… Wooooohooooo!(and so did half the audience-​all Unilocal Baby!)
After all was said and done, everyone was cool, and there were bites from Retro Bakery waiting outside the theater… ALOHA!!!

I’ve come here several times to see shows or lectures in the theatre section of the library. The seating is comfortable and all seats have good views of the stage.
I was here tonight for the Unilocal cosponsored The Law vs the Mob series each Tuesday in January. The lecture was excellent!