Aliante Library

It is the closet library to my home. They have never been out of any book we wanted. The staff is very helpful. The hours of operation are great. They have events through the year for children to learn and help with reading also writing classes. If we want they would order a book from another location in the city. Able to check out 20 at a time is a bonus and 21days until you have to return. The interior is always clean and they have many desktops to be utilized by patrons.

As far as libraries go, it’s pretty meh.
Employees are nice enough and it’s convenient, but it’s tiny.
Now, I haven’t read every book on their shelves, so I should get off my high horse, but they really pale in comparison in size and amenities to Centennial one, for example.
I do have a favorite trick up my sleeve though, any time I need something, I simply request it through the library system website–
and request for pick up at this location. Saves me searching through all the shelves and I come down and grab it when it’s ready. Some of the books and movies come from as far away as Boulder City and many new releases have a wait queue, but it’s free and who can complain?
All the noise complaints do baffle me a tad-​but I’m not about to sit down and devour a new Grisham novel on the spot, so it serves my purpose just fine.

I like this library because it is close to home and it makes it convenient to come here. On the other hand It does have many things to offer. Some of the complaints on here are because of the noise factor. Realistically, it comes down to consideration of the parents and workers. I understand a child will cry or scream. If so, then the parents should handle this due to it being their responsibility. If they cannot stop then please go to the restroom/​outside and handle it. No need to disturb everyone else. Also, if you work here after a period of time please step in and assist those who are causing the disturbance there could be more to the situation going on. I normally sit in the Adult section and still can hear conversations up by the front desk. No one in here whispers they all talk, so the sound travels to this area. That right there calls for an adjustment starting with the employees enforcing the rules of being in a library so, please step up. As far as visitors it shouldn’t be our job to do yours but I have no problem telling people to keep the noise volume down. I too am a tax payer and only ask for all to be considerate when in a public place of gathering.

Most of the negative reviews for the Aliante Library are for noise complaints. As a library, it’s supposed to be quiet in there, so yeah, I get that. However, I would have to interject that Aliante is my local library, and it’s always been quiet on the times I’m visiting. Maybe people are visiting when it’s a kids story-​time or something? Anyways, I happen to like Aliante library. It’s one of the three branches in the North Las Vegas Library District. Employees are nice and helpful, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, they’ll find another branch for you that does.
For those with kiddos, I think Aliante Library does a bang up job at hosting community events. Here’s some upcoming events that look interesting:
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Guitar clinic at Aliante Library
Instructor Tom Helm will be presenting a free guitar clinic for players and player wannabes alike on Monday, July 20^th and Monday, August 17^th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn how to tune a guitar, guitar anatomy, how to practice and much more. All ages are welcome.
STEAM = SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY + ENGINEERING +ART + MATHEMATICS
Wednesday, July 29^th
11:00 AM — ages 3 to 7 years
Aliante Meeting Room B
This 60 minute program incorporates not only literacy, but a variety of hands-​on S.T.E.A.M activities geared specifically for preschoolers and younger elementary aged students and their parent or care giver. This will be a monthly program. There is no registration, however, since this is a new program, if you think you might attend, please sign up at the children’s desk.
Craft Program — Super Hero Masks
Thursday, July 30^th
4:30 PM — All ages
Aliante Meeting Room B
Everyone is a super hero in this program! Bring you creativity and design the ultimate super hero mask! All materials will be provided, and all ages are invited to participate, however younger children may require some assistance.
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Las Vegas libraries all have better hours, selection, and computer access than North Las Vegas. But NLV still has everything that makes libraries great. Can order any book from anywhere in Clark County, so that alone makes it worth five stars

Noisiest library I’ve ever been to. There are kids running everywhere. The lady at the desk stopped a guy walking in to tell him he couldn’t bring in his coffee but said nothing to the parents of the kids running/​screaming all over.

The facility is clean, and well kept. However, the selection is really small, and the very few study areas offer no privacy at all whatsoever. I found the library to be pretty loud, as there was a large number of mothers with their kids. The «quiet zone» tucked in the corner does very little to shield the noise. Also, there aren’t any outlets in the seating areas, in case you want/​need to study with a laptop.

A cozy little community library that’s oh-​so-​close to home. It’s pretty small when compared to the other libraries, but I like it that way. The employees are really nice and helpful and like to chat about the things you are checking out.
Don’t expect a large selection, but it’s a nice place to go study or have a community meeting.
It falls under the North Las Vegas Libraries, so it follows a different schedule than the rest of the Vegas libraries.
Right next to the Discovery Park.