Wheaton Library

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Ina K.

Silver Spring, MD

Here I am taking refuge at my second favorite library (Rockville is #1), thanks to last night's "tornadic" winds that knocked out my cable & internet. The wireless internet here is pretty reliable, though it took a minute for my laptop to take. During work hours, it's really quiet here, and, aside from the man next to me who doesn't know where his ringing cell phone is, most people are respectful of the cell phone rule.

It's a pretty sizeable library with plenty of tables and chairs, a lot of computers, ample parking, a quiet room that is strictly enforced and staff that are strangely friendly ALL the time.

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Catherine H.

Alameda, CA

Are you a budding cook looking for some classic cookbooks? A mystery addict blowing through a series of detective novels? A literary mind catching up on the great works of fiction? A political junkie who can't afford to spend their whole paycheck on all of the recent tomes on the challenges of the Bush presidency? Or someone who just loves books on the cheap?

If so, the Wheaton Friends of the Library store (located in the basement of the library) is for you. Great, eclectic selection with most books in the 50 cent-$1 range (and few over $3), and proceeds going to support the library. For a budget reader, this store is like manna from heaven!

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Libby F.

Silver Spring, MD

A decent library, but not my favorite.  Wheaton Library is huge.  It is not the library that I frequent the most, but when I am there you can find me in the children's section looking for themed books for my classroom.  The children's librarian is extremely helpful.

The rest of the library is just okay.  It can be kinda loud at times.  At one visit there was a woman screaming at her child in the lobby.  A librarian had to go and shout at her to be quiet.

One nice feature of this branch is their Friends of the Library used book room in the basement  that is open everyday (Yes, the library is open on Sunday.) and closes 1/2 an hour before the library does.  They have lots and lots of books and it is fairly well organized by genre.  FYI:  They are holding a spring clearance sale April 12-13.  Check out their website for details.

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