St Petersburg Public Library System

I met a group here for a presentation. The facility appeared to be in good condition and the staff was helpful with giving us information about where we were supposed to go. The bathrooms were very clean and that’s always a pleasure.

Great library! Huge selection of books though I think it’s a little confusing to find the adult fiction right off the bat. They offer internet services and have a great layout for new books coming in. The kids and teens section is the best one I have seen to date and it really draws you in. The back part of the library has a very pretty view. There is ample parking on either side of the building. My only critique is that some of the staff isn’t too friendly. Everyone seemed very stressed out both times that I went and so they weren’t too courteous. I come here for the books, though, so it won’t keep me from returning.

Unhelpful staff, a lot of noise, I was not able to study at this library. Would not recommend!

I have been to this library a few times to print out some papers for work. The location is decent, sort of in the middle of downtown and Pinellas Park.
Cozy and overlooking a small lake, this two story library is a great getaway to bring your laptop or scope through books and reference; with caution.
This visit, I was here for a couple of hours to do some computer work, hoping for it be relaxing. It was not relaxing at all. It was the noisiest I’ve ever experienced in a library. For over an hour, a child and his mother talked in a normal tone, sometimes louder, as if they were outside playing. No one from the staff came to let them know they were being too loud.
I shouldn’t have to be the one to let them know, as I do not work here. It’s common sense and considerate to have a low voice in a library.
And before this happened, a lady answered her phone and had a full conversation for about 10 minutes inside right near me and a few others. The common courtesy would be to tell them they will call back or they would step outside.
I am not impressed with the staffs neglect to keep this library a quiet place for studying and relaxing with a book.
I sadly would not recommend this library if you are looking for peace and quiet.
Either sit outside if you want quiet, bring headphones, or find a quieter library.
The 3 stars are for options of seating, the view from the windows, and use of free wifi. The noise issue took away the 2 stars.

Great library! This location is the main location so it’s larger than all other branches. I like this library because it’s big, lots more books, free wifi, lots more seating and helpful librarians, but I wish it’s more modern looking inside and out. I like the individual seats and tables, all with outlets, at the far wall where the wall is filled with windows so you can see a lake outside. Since this library is the main branch of the System, most books I’m looking for are available right here. This library has a huge children’s section, huge fiction section, tons of computers for patrons to use and even a microfiche machine. There’s also an upstairs filled with books. I don’t believe there are any private rooms for study groups though. There are also lots of events, ie. once a year a Rays baseball player comes to the library to read to kids, there are always authors visiting, English as a second language class can be found here as well.
The library is a great learning place and a good get away from the distractions of home. You can come here to read a book, magazine, newspaper, use the provided computer or bring your own, do research for school, be involved in different activities and borrow books. Why buy when you can borrow for free.

Rats, the library bicycle thief strikes again. The second bike I’ve lost there, must be their hangout. Security is a joke here. Actually locked the bike to a no-​parking sign on the street, across from the nursing home and right by the corner traffic light. They pulled the sign out of the ground to get my ratty old bike, talk about a bottom-​feeder. Got a year out of it but still.
Kids running around unsupervised through the adult computer area, bummer. Slow computers, not good. It’s not worth spending money on a bike.

I love such a community supported library close to home. The selection is great, the staff are helpful, the hours are reasonable, and so are the late fees/​costs. Even if they don’t carry it, they will help you see if the Pinellas Library System has it and will bring it to your location to borrow. Plenty of computers with a fair policy for using them. Tons of kids programs and community programs if that is your thing too. GREAT kids section. Oh, and my favorite are all of the audio CDs.

HUMANOIDS AROUND
I’ve never seen such an area where barriers are broken between stereotypes. Peace for all! The homeless men play next to the little children in uniform and the helicopter parents don’t care! Ah, this is a peaceful place. True the homeless congregate near the computers – many of which are located towards the back center. Or they study at the comfy tables near the children’s section. Like I said – peace for all!
HIDE AND SEEK
If you refuse to see a human soul and bury your nose up some manual instead, there’s enough seating here. Ah… I can sleep on those single couches and plug my laptop into the personal socket each chair has. You can also lose yourself including a second floor to stare down at the minions in your kingdom. And what a clean kingdom it is. Need plans for domination? There’s several large conference rooms at the library lobby and enough help wandering around.

Bookworms down – my favorite library in the Bay area.
I’ve been to 7 libraries in Hillsborough and 5 in Pinellas… who knew such a beautiful library was hiding in the pits of St. Petersburg?
I noticed:
— There’s enough computers here to host a regional WoW tournament (not that I’d approve)
— The most book quantities I’ve seen in the area
— Many study rooms for the nerd groups and small conference rooms
— Friendly staff
— Big children’s section for reading and creativity
— Big teen section
— There’s TWO floors of space here.
— The dark wood and metal poles design inside makes me want to explore the place. Some parts seem hidden.
— And best of all for introvert, young professionals like me – many, many places to sit down in don’t-bother-me mode with a nearby socket to plug in my laptop. Ah, now THAT’S a library.
I noticed there are the occasional suspicious-​looking characters wandering about… did I mention it’s not the best area of St. Pete? But you’ll definitely still see me here sapping up all the Wi-​Fi or reading some travel book.