Oak Ridge Public Library

I love Oak Ridge library! Eighteen years ago I started using it as a place to do estimates and meet prospective clients for my small construction business, now I come in just to relax and do some photo editing. I have a conference room that they let me use for photo shoots, and they've let me display my work in their revolving art work public display case two months so far this year.

Beautiful! There is something special about that '60s-era public spaces around libraries - here, there is a fantastic courtyard with banks of trees and benches and a large fountain. Inside, there is a beautiful stained glass border all around the ceiling of the main room. The library is on the edge of a lovely park with walking trails, a commemorative walk by the city of Oak Ridge, a storybook trail around the stream, and the beautiful Japanese peace bell further down the park. It's a beautiful area and a great library to visit even if you're not local.

The library is my favorite place in Oak Ridge to spend time reading, going for walks, playing PokemonGO & be kept updated on local events and opportunities. My only complaint is that they often don’t have books that other libraries have, especially the more currently popular stuff. The selection on OverDrive/Libby is lacking as well. Still, kind librarians and a Summer Reading Program that includes adults. Check it out!

The loudest library I’ve ever been in. Workers behind you at the cubicles with their loud metal carts, allowing people to speak loudly in main sitting area, and inside of the rooms. I should not be able to hear people talking in a closed room. Fin it difficult to focus here.

This place is awesome, The ladies on the children's side are super sweet and great, my son calls the one lady his "best friend" its so cute. She always helps him find exactly what he is looking for. She takes him around and shows him different books and really takes time out to make his trip fun.