Warren Public Library Civic Center Branch

Three stars only because public goers that goes there don’t really know how to quiet down especially if they bring their kids. Aside from that, the library does have spacious settings where you can choose comfortably where you’d like to sit. They have tables, chairs, and cushion seats. Wifi and Internet is a plus. Tables are powered. One level with books and DVDs. That’s as much as I’ve seen being my only time there.

Cannot understand how in this day and age, they will hassle you if you check out materials with your photo drivers license (which is registered as my alternate id). They want you to still check out your materials with your ancient library card (which means you must carry it with you at all times for that impromptu dip into the library) and will warn you if you don’t have it. Can someone please explain this to me since your library card has no photo and could be presented by anyone?
I can pay for many things using my mobile phone, and also prove my identity anywhere with my drivers license but these are not acceptable at this ancient establishment. I can also download and read books, magazines, etc. to my handheld electronics. Get with the times before you phase yourself out of relevance. Maybe it’s time to upgrade the staff along with the ever changing technology. And no, I’m not some young punk. I grew up before the existence of computers!

What more do you want from a library? They meet all the basic requirements… it’s quiet, they have books that are organized by the Dewey Decimal System, and employ a number of old ladies.
Of course, they go above a little bit. For instance this branch is right in the Civic Center — hence the fancy name. It appears to be pretty new (I’m new to the area so I have no idea how new the Civic Center actually is), although there seems to be a lot of unused space. They could be stacking a bunch more books in here, man. I feel like the selection is lacking somewhat…
Then again, they employ something called iBistro, which means you can «order» books from any of the libraries that participate in the suburban library cooperative. A fancy way of saying you can get books from branches all around the metro area… and peruse their catalogs online, place holds, and have the books delivered to the branch of your choice. Neat — just like the Los Angeles Public Library.
Everyone I’ve talked to or asked for help at this place has been extremely helpful. Even when I’m asking a question that I know is downright stupid, they have a way of making me feel not so stupid. They must either have the best patience ever or encounter people much stupider than me on a daily basis and I don’t seem so bad in comparison.
I guess they offer some programs here, which can be seen on the website, but none of them ever seem all that interesting to me. Maybe I’ve just not grown up enough yet… but I did start drinking coffee last month.
One big bonus at this place to me — they have a drive-​thru dropoff for books. But… it’s constructed in such a way that you still have to get out of your car to actually drop the books off. I’m sorry… what? Still convenient, but not what it could/​should be in my opinion.
Overall this place does what I need it to. By getting books delivered here from other branches I can pretty much guarantee I’ll never really have any reason to visit other ones in the metro area — unless I move. This place will do you right — trust me.