Murray Library

This a good library but small. They aren’t connected to other libraries in the county system so you need to get a card just for this location.

All of the technology of the new self checkout stations frees up the already-​helpful library staff to be even more helpful which is nice. It also makes checkout really quick and easy as long as there aren’t people in line who don’t know how to use the stations (which is totally fair and understandable).
The Murray library is a stand alone– not part of the county system, which is ok, but it means that I have to carry a third library card in my wallet along with my city and county cards. Any resident of Utah can get a card at the Murray library which is nice.
Among the positives here are the movie selection, the wifi, and allowing food inside. However, the reading selection isn’t quite as impressive relatively, and there aren’t very many seating options for sitting and working while using said wifi. For some reason, most of the chairs are set up in a large circle facing each other (or in smaller groups all facing each other). I would rather have more personal work spaces where I can sit in privacy and try to avoid the loud groups of children that often make their presence known running around the library.

Worst library ever. DO NOT come here to study. Immature kids and teens running around and super noisy. Very disrespectful and inconsiderate of those who are actually trying to study and get things done. Stagg obviously couldn’t care less about the noise level. Thought this was a library and not a social gathering place.

dependable wifi and you can eat/​drink. just dont make too much noise. it’s best to go before the kids get out of class. after that, its kids running around, stealing chairs, and playing guitars lol

I’ve been coming to the Murray Library for years, and unless I move, I’ll keep coming. In fact, even if I do I’ll still keep coming back.
The Murray Library has it’s own system, separate from the larger Salt Lake County Library system, but I feel like this is a strength and not a weakness. They don’t have absolutely everything I’ve ever looked for, but their selection is much better than you would suspect for it’s size. Their collection of movies, tv shows, and books on CD is top notch-​I really have no need for Netflix or Hulu. They’re also adding more and more e-​books, so the options are growing every day.
Their employees are as friendly as can be, and I’ve gotten to know a few of them over the years. It’s just a bunch of great people that love their job. The building is wonderful, and has gone through a couple worthwhile renovations the last few years. There are plenty of comfortable spots to curl up and enjoy your book choice, or study, or even catch a nap if you need to.
The downtown library may be huge, fancy, and new, but the Murray Library feels like a home away from home. I highly recommend for any bookworm.

Love this library! It is separate from the other library systems but personally I like this library a little more. It’s nice and open and the staff is always friendly and helpful. It’s easy to request an item that isn’t available and they will pretty much order anything you want as long as it’s reasonable.
They have a little computer lab and I believe you can check out ipads which is pretty awesome too. I love that Murray Library puts on fun events. Hello Star Wars Day!
I really had no idea that you could get such awesome things at the library. Clearly it’s been awhile since I’ve checked it out. Along with your usual books, you can borrow eBooks, movies, tv shows, cds, etc. And not just your generic boring stuff. I mean you can get Glee, LMFAO, The Shining, Full House, and so much more. Awesome. I guess I don’t need to buy every book I want to read after all.

Helpfull and friendly Staff! They have reading groups for kids during the day and then a jammy time on thursdays. They have a big selection of dvds to check out for free of course. I love this library!

Like just about everything in Murray, the Murray Library is a totally independent library system, which is to say it’s not a part of the Salt Lake City or Salt Lake County library systems. While there are probably pros and cons to being a stand alone library system, I have to say that it seems to me that the Murray Library is better funded. I have no idea whether that is actually true, but they have implemented some pretty cool things. The children’s summer reading program for one is so awesome. This program has done more to motivate my kids to keep reading throughout the summer than anything else year after year. The library also has iPads available for checkout (one hour use, in library only) and a decent computer lab. They’ve also had great children’s story hours for various age groups for many years, and the building has recently been remodeled. And the people who work there have been working there forever. Even the librarians love this library!
If I were to suggest the next area for improvement, I would say beef up the ebook catalog. The catalog is respectable, but I’d like to see even more titles available. All in all, fantastic library.