Southwest Library — Attraction in Washington

The library in itself is great, unfortunately the neighborhood its in is not exactly safe. That's ok we live in SW and know that, but I had a room reserved to study, and had to leave that room as they let in a group of about 8 male teenagers who were roaming around being loud, banging on the elevator and yelling, and then they were eyeing my room and trying to get in. That's when I had enough and left, didn't wanna be there as it was getting dark outside. We have to worry about our safety in DC that's a given, but I didn't think I had to worry in a library..They should have a security guard and not let in these kids who are just there to disrupt or worse. But of course this is DC so nothing will get done, I'll have to study somewhere...

This is not your library from yesteryear - this place is so much more. From the playground out front, the outside seating areas overlooking the playground, the wide open spaces and the multiple levels of seating, books, media, and more - there is a lot going on here. Sure you have your standard book check out, as well as enough dvds to make any Redbox obsolete, but you also have access to the greater DC system as well as multiple apps that allow downloading music and books onto your many devices. Not only that but there are reading groups, tax prep, even a chess club - just a little of everything. Definitely give this a gander and get your...

I go to this library every Monday and Wednesday for preschool reading. I finally decided to participate in a weekend activity with my older children. We walked to the library for the LEGO event. Upon arriving, I asked a lady at the front desk about the event, she said she had no idea what that was. So I went upstairs to the children’s floor and I asked a man at the front desk and he had no idea what I was talking about. He called downstairs and someone on the phone told him the event was cancelled. My children were really looking forward to this. My suggestion, have more than one person who can...