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- mostly_happy_camperNew York City, NY246 contributionsMagnificant place, worth a visit even if you do not want to use the library. The staircase from the first to the second floor alone is worth a stop (Central Library on the streetcar).
If you actually want to go to a library, you can't do much better than this one. It has loads of periodicals, computer stations on all three floors, an excellent children's reading room, and a choice staff, all of whom seem to me to be happy employees, and they are more than willing and totally competent to help you out.
Not as iconic as the famous New York City library on 42nd Street, but a landmark building in its own right.Written 26 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David BPortland, OR23 contributionsThe Bethany Library is a public library that is a member of the Oregon Washington County Library System. This is an excellent library system. In addition to being able to borrow books and magazines, you can also check-out music CDs, magazines, DVDs, and Blue-Ray movies. The library system is searchable via its website and you can even have the items you want brought to the library that is closest to you.
The Bethany Library is in a great location that is a short walking distance from the QFC supermarket, Starbucks, several restaurants, Great Clips, other businesses, and even an outdoor fountain you can run through on hot days. In addition, on clear days you have a view of the Oregon coastal mountain range.
The staff is very helpful and even though this is a smaller library, it still has a great selection of books, movies, magazines, newspapers, and CDs.Written 7 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JJP_SteveAriss, Canada79 contributionsGreat library in a very picturesque old building. Selection is pretty good and you can order from the other branches. Haven't worked much with the staff so that is why I only gave 3 stars, as we all know the staff makes the library.Written 12 February 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.