Lovett Memorial Library — Attraction in Philadelphia

I checked its website and it indicated that the library was scheduled to close at 5 p.m. I arrived at 3:35 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend and found they were closed. I guess it was too much to expect for our tax dollars to see libraries adhering to their posted hours regardless of whether a holiday weekend is around the corner or not. When I saw that this library was closed, I went to the nearby Wadsworth library and, again, the posted hours on its website did not hold up with the reality that it, too, was closed hours before the posted...

Pro: Very beautiful inside. Its small, but the atmosphere is great. I do most of my studying here. I have yet to check out the book selection, but I have noticed there's a self check station. Con: After 3:00 pm it becomes very loud; the younger crowd migrates in after school, which turns the library into a community center. (there is a quiet room on the second level, but I'd much rather study at the charging station) Overall I enjoy...

Smaller than other public libraries, and beautiful. It's bright, open, and airy, with outdoor space to run around (weird design but still fun for little ones). Bathroom is clean and accessible, next to kids section. Staff is friendly and helpful. I took my kids to story time on a Tuesday morning. It gets crowded, and kids and grown ups were friendly and respectful. Librarian was fun, better with preschoolers than...