Centennial Hills Library – Las Vegas-Clark County

I enjoy studying at this library and it reminds me of a smaller version of Windmill library. The library is usually pretty quiet and I love studying by the large windows. There is a mini museum to check out, a small lounge to eat and drink, a small room for presentations, a few study rooms (which need to be reserved in advanced), a computer lab, a quiet study room, and a lot of seating.
I used to be annoyed by one of the security guards that always told me I couldn’t bring my hydroflask (with water), but I haven’t seen that security guard in a while. It just puzzled me that they have a very eco friendly bathroom, but didn’t allow personal water bottles in the library. I used to work at 2 libraries part of LVCCLD, both in a bad part of Vegas, and they never told me or anyone that went there that they couldn’t bring in their water bottles.
Overall I like this library. It’s a nice quiet area and lots of books to check out. There are plenty of places to study here, but the seats may not be the most comfortable. It’s also great for kids too because they have a large YPL and also have story time and activities for the kids. There is also a nice park right behind the library, which I recommend.

The Centennial Hills library at Buffalo is a swell place to study. They have individual study rooms, that you can reserve. The library is nice, clean, and the staff is really helpful. There are things for kids to do. This library is well mapped out. There are plenty of computers and space. They also deliver a nice walking trail in the back. So, beat away from television and discover books at the Centennial Hills Library!

I like how the staff are very helpful and accommodating. It’s a really good place to study and have some peace and quiet. There may be children but surely after school hours are there time so just try to come a different time if that is a problem.

New looking facility with lots of light. Lots of newer books (obviously) and a pretty quick hold system online. I was also impressed by their ebook selection. Checkout is a breeze when you self checkout. Story times are frequent but you definitely need to get there early to get tickets. Location is ideal for us since it’s by the park and the YMCA.

During a random cleaning spree I decided to sort through my book collection and get rid of mostly old textbooks. Only a select few textbooks were relevant enough to be sold back for credit through Amazon, but I was still up to my ears in dusty books. What to do with old textbooks? A Google search revealed most thrift stores no longer accept these unwanted items. Many people suggested my only option would be to throw them away, but that would be sacrilegious. By sheer luck, I discovered that the Centennial Hills Library not only accepts old textbooks but will give you a hand receipt for a tax write off for your donation! Awesome possum!
I’ve only been to this library once but I plan on making plenty more trips here. The Centennial library makes my local library look like chump change. I love how bright and spacious it is in here!
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Customer service staff was rude and acted put out when my husband asked them to get out of their chair and do their job.

I love this library! Who would have thought you could still get real information without doing a google search. With our short attention spans continuing to diminish year by year who has time to sit down and read a book that might take you a week or so. Well if you feel like unplugging then the Centennial hills library is the place to do just that.
The facility is so clean and well illuminated it feels as though you are outdoors while still enjoying the A/​C. This one of the few LEED Certified buildings in Las Vegas. LEED is an acronym that stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. Which means these buildings save money and resources and have a positive impact on the environment and its occupants while promoting clean and renewable energy resources.
The Centennial Hills Library also has a great children section with daily story times for different age groups. Check LVCCLD website for the schedule and the age group for the afternoon. They also have a great selection of music and DVD’s for all ages.
Needless to say I am fan of any library but this one is a top notch facility and I am happy to have this in my neighborhood. I am surprised that only half of the building is currently being occupied. The vacant space is used for an employee work space. I wonder how we can have the city open up this section of the building for full occupancy? Any Ideas?

If you live in this area, this library is an awesome way to spend your day. It is brand new, clean, and well stocked with new/​current books and materials. I recently took out a bunch of travel books here, all new 2014 editions and that was impressive I thought. The limit here is pretty high also as to how many books you can take out at one time. Renewing is easy, come in with your card and simply check the items you want to renew and you get an extra four weeks. You don’t even have to talk to an employee! And believe me that’s not something you want to do here anyway. Returning also is right outside for books or inside at the scan machine so again no personal contact.
Staff here is not the best or the friendliest but if you can look past that then it’s still a good choice to stop in. Also connected to a park so you can take your books outside to read!

I would give it 5 stars, but I hate libraries in general because of the whole «reading» thing that they have going on in there.
But, it’s clean, bright, cool, and I see a lot of computers around.
It’s also quite spacious, relative to the amount of people that are always in there.
I never have to wait for a conference room.
I don’t know much about the staff because I hate talking to people, but they looked okay.
I don’t know what my grandchildren do in there, but it’s worth 4 stars to get them out of my hair for a couple of hours.

Beware of the kids computer area. I am at this library twice a week and the kids there are always cussing and acting inappropriate. The first time I heard them I told a lady in the homework room and she told me to go to youth desk and report it. She did nothing. Told them i saw an 11 year old watching straight up porn from youtube. The manager didn’t even go through the history and said it was an accident and he couldn’t remember what he clicked on. She told him that they needed to know so they could block it. That’s it! This kid intended to watch it and maximized it for a whole 3 minutes. My 7 year old daughter just got an eye full and I am not happy with management’s reaction.

Outstanding. Clean, convenient, well-​lit, well-​cooled, easy parking, comfortable.
Now if they could just serve craft beer and expresso… :)

Overall this library is clean and provides a great place to study in silence.
Aside from Tony and a woman with short white hair at adult services, they’re not very friendly or helpful here. The security guard who was bothering me for many weeks has backed off now that I’ve made it clear that he has no grounds to be as condescending as he was being.
I find it to be a pleasant experience to come here when I don’t interact with any of the workers and merely come to use the facilities.

Storytimes are usually excellent, and they have crafts afterward.
The Clark County Library System is amazing in and of itself, not just limited to this location. I love that I can go online, find a book and request it from any library in Vegas, and it’ll be delivered to MY local library so I can pick it up. AMAZING!
They have a lot of perks, too. A quiet study room (which is actually very quiet despite being next to the kids section… once that door closes, no sound comes through), and you can reserve private study rooms that are also very quiet.
Lots of places to setup your laptop and just work work work, complete with free wifi and outlets to plug in your dying laptop right there on the tables.
Very friendly staff too. Self-​checkout stands and easy, automated return system.

Both Centennial Hills and Sahara West are my favorite libraries, but I have to give the edge to Centennial Hills because it’s been one that I’ve been going to for awhile.
The library is fairly new and larger than others in the valley. It’s clean, spacious and there are tall windows that allow in the right amount of sunlight. There are plenty of books at this library, and locating a particular genre isn’t difficult. They have a decent selection of DVDs, though they’re not the most current. The music collection is more up-​to-​date, and I especially like the classical selections.
One of my favorite features about this library is the self-​checkout counters. Just place all your items on the pad (heck, sometimes my items are detected before even doing so) and you’re done! Another favorite feature is the indoor conveyor belt where you can return your books. It makes returning books a snap. Ah, gotta love technology!
There is a small bookstore made up of donations, and an area to sit in to read a book and grab a snack from the vending machine. Plus, a small art gallery featuring artwork from local artists is open daily.

I just love love love this library! Extremely friendly staff, an easy-​to-​follow set-​up and an all-​around welcoming building. Thursday 0 – 18 month (10:30am and 1:30pm) storytimes are well-​planned and very engaging. They also have an open play opportunity following storytimes for the babes to interact and the parents to socialize. You can find my little gentleman and I here on the regular!
If you’re a parent, especially of a youngster, be sure to stop by the children’s services desk. They have a great new program to encourage reading before kindergarten, with incentives along the way until you reach 1,000 books. Awesome!

Centennial Hills Library is my favorite library in Las Vegas. Maybe I’m biased since it’s closer to home, but it’s a nice getaway from my office or home. Like all other libraries, this one is quiet but they do allow a little chit chat, which is a huge plus for me. I rarely check out any books, but I do read some of the magazines when I need a break from working in my computer.
This library is a decent size, quiet, and parking is a breeze. I love the large tables with the built in outlets for all my gadgets. Wifi is also free here, which is a bonus if you do not have your own hot spot.
Overall, I’m a huge fan of this library and foresee more visits in the future.

The whole family loves this library! It was easy to join and even the kiddo got his own card. The check out/​in process is quick and automated and there is a great children’s section. The library has a list of a lot of the local schools’ Accelerated Reader lists too.
There are tables throughout the building and free wifi if you want to bring a computer and there is a whole room for computers in case you don’t have your own. There is a separate computer area for kids too.
Easy in and out trips make it a great stop on the weekend to switch out books and keep the little one entertained!

The valley’s library system is more than adequate, but seemingly has seen its hours cut deeper and deeper in the last five years.
The hold system is awesome. And the selection is fairly vast, although they contain noticeable holes in some areas (do they truly need 128 copies of the same horrible dvd [order ten less, and get a couple of arthouse films instead])
When the economy was met at full strength with The Great Recession, it was arguably a competition between LVCCLD and North Las Vegas library systems in regards to who would slash their hours and staff more. One would open an hour later, and the other then would open two hours later; now we are stuck with Centennial Hills opening at 10AM! Pretty ridiculous.
Moreover, if you ever have anything of yours stolen from this library branch: Centennial Hills, you may have imagined that with the London-​esque system of CCTVs (about seventy of them, it appears) that it would be quite simple to have the footage reviewed and your possession (s) recovered. Think again. They won’t help you. Knowing this, from personal experience, I don’t let anything out of my sight/​grasp, and never even go to this library anymore. College/​Univ libraries, for those that are students or that sign up as just community members, are far quieter and actually have hours of operation that have them open before lunch and after dinner. — E
Postscript. Another thing missing here is the overnight media drop-​off that North Las Vegas (Aliante, Alexander) has. If you have a dvd or cd, there is a slot to drop it off during non-​open hours where the item ends up inside the climate controlled library instead of the oven box outside that would cook the item.

Hey LV Unilocalers!
I’m a really big repeat offender of this library!
I come here to study often since this is closer to me then driving to campus.
It’s a 9 mile drive from me but I’m glad it’s open 7 days a week. M-​TH 10−7pm F-​SUN 10−6pm
Comfy chairs, desks, computers, books and dvds. FREE WIFI! :)
If you’re in the area and looking for a library… stop by here. Clean and bright. Helpful staff. Easy parking.

It’s been a few months since I’ve been to this library to study. Dropped by today and remember why I love this location. It’s my favorite one of the Clark County Libraries.
The furniture is comfortable and there are plenty of power outlets nearby for your laptop. The other thing I noticed this visit is that the design of the entrance/​lobby reminds me of Aria @ City Center.