Rosedale Neighborhood Library — Attraction in Washington

tl;dr : Good enough local library next to a playground, field, and rec center with bad, loud kids.

It is a small library so complaints about the book selection are nonsensical. I always find interesting gems. For others, please learn how to use the library book hold function.... the book you want will be bought to this library FOR FREE.

The complaints about the noise .... very valid. Bad and loud kids are there all the time making noise. I took off 1 star for this. It is not the library's fault that their ratchet parents didnt raise them better, or that they use it as free after-school care. The librarians sometimes try to reign them in, but they can only do so much. Wear headphones like you are on metro.

They do have great programs for kids. I dont have any, but that's nice, even though it brings in the lil-ratchets.

The complaints about the staff... mostly valid too as well. They are there and not super helpful, but they do help... just not with a smile or enthusiasm, except for the new girl on rotation. We'll see how long that lasts.

Flexibility - it is open late (9pm) on Tues and Thurs, and it is open period on Sundays. For this I gave back a star (i was gonna take two off for the...

This is our go-to library even though we live equal distance to others - the staff here are amazing! They are so welcoming and helpful, and I’ve never had any issues with the many of books I’ve put on hold. I feel that the librarians do their best to keep peace within the walls and allow a place of refuge like libraries were meant to be for youth; unfortunately for some, their shenanigans results in them getting kicked out and the front doors being locked (pro-tip: get a librarian’s attention through the window and they’ll let you in). I would love to see more support for the librarians in this area so they can focus on what they do best and and allow others to bridge a gap with the youth who don’t have a place to go.

I also like that’s it’s located right next to the rec center...

Rosedale Library is a small public library, but a might one! Attached to a recreation center and pool and with a D.C. monument-themed playground, the library has a small parking lot. Walk inside to one large room with books, an area for children, and computers with free printing for cardholders. (You can print up to 20 pages a...