Montgomery County Public Libraries – Chevy Chase Branch

This library is very conveniently located on Connecticut Ave with plenty of parking. The staff is always very helpful and I can usually find what I’m looking for easily. The children’s section is partially enclosed, and has 3 computers, lots of books, and a few toys and doll house to keep little hands busy. The adult section has about 6 – 8 computers, and the stacks are organized.
Perhaps the best part is the self checkout station, where you can scan your library card and books, get your receipt, and be on your way!

It has books like a good library should. It also has lots of children running wild, especially on Mommy & Me days, or more likely, Nanny & Me.
On my last visit I arrived shortly after 10am on a Tuesday morning (when their website said they opened) and there was already a crowd of ladies with their toddlers and preschoolers waiting for the stories and songs to begin. That would be okay if they stayed in the children’s section, but no, once that class was filled the ones that decided to hang out for the 11:00 toddler time class just set their charges free in the rest of the library.
Since the public libraries don’t carry professional periodicals and journals I needed to do some online research. This library has several web-​connected computers to use, only they are out in the open, not in a private room. The problem with that is when a nanny decides to leave her baby stroller (with baby intact) parked behind you while she peruses the chic lit, it can get annoying, especially if the toddler is calling out to deaf ears.
As for the library itself, it does its job: lend books. It is easy to get to (not by Metro) and has plenty of free parking.