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Bothell Regional Library
Category: Public Services & Government Libraries Libraries [Edit]
18215 98th Ave NE(between 183rd St & Dawson St)
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 486-7811
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
9 reviews for Bothell Regional Library
9 reviews in English
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Review from Riss J.
11/9/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Bullet point style, sans bullets
Hometown Library growing up, still preferred choice over Kirkland
Kids visit every Saturday.
Ample enough computers, wifi/outlets
Regular events for all ages
Great place to pick up various local publications (parent magazine, the stranger, etc)
Very friendly and helpful staff
ample sized parking lot w/ additional street optionsListed in: Bothell ballers, For the kidlets, Culture Vultures
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Review from William R.
Bothell, WA
1/22/2012
Disclaimer: I volunteer at this library so my review may be shining the light of bias. Here's the deal: The staff at this branch are all simply GREAT! They are never too busy to drop what they're doing to help you or answer your question. They keep their collection in top-notch condition and this is saying a lot because this library is very busy. Some reviewers talked about the noise level and I agree, some patrons rudely flout the convention that it's polite to go about your time there as quietly as possible. I have observed staff politely asking offenders to tone it down. The operative word here is 'politely'. The Bothell library staff works very hard to maintain a friendly atmosphere and a first-rate collection of materials.
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Review from Inna B.
Seattle, WA
2/1/2010 16 Check-ins Here
This is a nice big library with a big collection of materials, plenty of space to study, and a good number of computer work stations.
They have 2 small private study rooms, and it seems like those are popular enough that people need to reserve ahead of time.
The best part: KCLS has no option to pay for printing, but they let you print 75 pages a WEEK for free. I was SO thankful when I realized that because I still have an account from my "living with my family" days and was able to print off some readings for class. I would have spent almost $10 if I was to print those things on the UW campus!!! Soooo thankful.
A good part: The children's section is a good-sized corner of the library and is well "sectioned off" by stacks of books. When I was there, I barely saw and barely heard kids. I was trying to work on schoolwork, so this made me VERY happy.
The worst part: This library seems like a very popular spot for local high school students to study, and while some of them are fine.... well, some of them are a bit more chatty than I like people to be when I'm trying to focus.
Overall, though, I am rather fond of this library. -
Review from Ray H.
Bothell, WA
7/5/2011
Nice library; very well organized; reserve a book online and it shows up a few days later; same with movies.
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Review from Julia Z.
6/6/2006 1 photo
The reading programs for kids here are excellent, and the staff picks and new-book displays are also really good. But the librarians don't shush people in this library, and as a result, it's more like a Barnes & Noble (which are too LOUD) than a proper library (which should be a quiet place to read and think). I've taken away a star because of the non-hushed ambiance.
Otherwise, it's the standard well-thought-out King County Library of the newer type -- think high ceilings, lots of light, modern architecture. I wish they were open more hours.Listed in: Fun free things
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Review from Carrie H.
Seattle, WA
4/25/2007
I got snickers and laughs from the libarians here.
Years ago I went to the King County library in Fairwood in Renton and had a late fee. It was about 8 years ago, and didn't find out that I had a fee until a few weeks before I went to this library. I cleaned out my purse and found the King County library card which was odd because I now live in Seattle and frequent the SPL. I went online to King County Library system and found I had a late fee. Being a good humanitarian, I thought I'd pay it.
I go in to pay my 3 bucks and change to the King County Library in Bothell. They say, "I can't find when you checked out the book that was late." I explain that the fine is 8 years old and felt like paying everything up. Haven't you seen that Seinfeld episode where they came after him for a late fee that was 20-30 years old??
She tells her co-worker that I am paying a late fee that is 8 years old. They have a good laugh at my expense, take my money and go.
Ha. -
Review from Benni M.
Redmond, WA
8/15/2007
This is one of the area's best libraries. It has plenty of books, enough computers to serve everyone and plenty of classes and events. The staff is friendly and does not shush you, or glare at you if you talk. It says nice and quiet, I have yet to hear a screaming kid.
I like that they have wifi as well as other fun things for teens. Usually educational services skip over the teen age group and give us nothing good. I even see kids playing their Nintendo DS's on the wifi connection as well as getting some books.
There is a read 3 books, get one free for ages 12-18 where teens can get a good book. Not just a cheapo book or a kiddy book either, a popular series most of the time too.Listed in: Fun things do do and places to…
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Review from matthew r.
Lynnwood, WA
2/22/2010
ARE YOU READY?!
This is a library!
and it ROCKS!
They have BOOKS! If you show them a CARD they will let you BORROW them for some pre-determined amount of TIME!
I find them PROFESSIONAL and the things here PRETTY COOL. -
Review from H. L.
Bothell, WA
10/21/2008
This is indeed a very nice facility. I grew up using the Bothell Library before and after the new building as well. The program and services that they offer are a lot better than some of the other libraries nearby.
