Now that the new Laramie County Library has been open for one year, we would like to hear your comments. What do you like about the new library? What could be improved? Do you have an interesting story about the library? We welcome your comments.
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Here’s a sampling of some of the comments we received from the community during our First Anniversary Celebration in September:
| From Donatellia |
| "The first day it opened - the ribbon cutting and the talks first where amazing. And the crowds as they waited for it. It was an incredible feeling all around! And when I went into it; with the gallery showing the top floor with the glass "bridge" to the teen section was just fantastic. I also like the moon-chairs in the teen section. That was a very wondrous day." |
| From Lindsay |
| "I love the new library - the children's floor is outstanding. All of the facilities are awesome. We truly enjoy spending time there. My only suggestion would be to increase the selection of "Chick Lit" in the adult fiction section. There is a very limited number of books by authors such as Kinsella, Wickham, etc." |
| From Audra |
| "My son and I use the library at least 2-3 times a week!! We love it!! It is awesome!! He is very much into history. He loves books on the Civil War, The Revolution, World Wars 1&2, Airplanes, Egypt, France, Ireland, Germany and Scooby Doo & SpongeBob!! You guys are awesome, your staff is awesome and I love the fact that my son is so well rounded and enjoys reading because you have the books he loves to read!! He even read to the Therapy dogs over the summer!! Keep up the great work and we will continue coming back often!! " |
| From Misty |
| "I love everything about the new library! My kids absolutely love the children's floor. It is by far the best library we have ever been to! The staff is super friendly and very helpful." |
| From D.R. |
| "I love the new library, especially the 2nd floor. But there is something you seem to have forgotten. It would be both nice and convenient if there were small shelves next to the urinals, in the stalls and by the sinks of the restroom. For those of us with limited use of both arms we end up either putting library materials on the floor (it may be clean but it's still gross) or on the wet sink where they have the potential to be stolen or damaged. Thank you." |
| From Darcy |
| "The kids’ area is wonderful! The space is very open and user friendly. Congrats on library of the year." |
| From Mike |
| "Wonderful! Excellent! Outstanding! I had a great time during the book fair and relished the opportunity to sit in on writing classes. I utilize the library a lot for its audio books which there is a fairly good selection, but could use more. Mostly, I come to use the computers. The new computer room is large, spacious and I've never had to wait for a computer...however, I do wish there were stricter policies on the use of cell phones in the library and computer room. From when I was in first grade, there was always a librarian around to "shush" me (and others) when I was either talking too loud or acting inappropriately. I would like to see this library remind people to make sure cell phones were either turned off or silenced. And when a cell phone does ring, a library staff member would approach the person (without hesitation) and ask them to turn off the ringer and go outside or in a study room to talk to the caller. I only mention this because it is a common occurrence. Every single time I'm here I have to listen to someone’s cell phone ringing. I know it's not the library's responsibility to teach people cell phone etiquette, but it would be nice to see some enforcement on their use in the library.Other than that, my experience here has been top notch!" |
| From Janice |
| "What do I like best about the Library? EVERYTHING!! This library has everything and they make it easy to utilize it. From checking out/in books, putting books on hold and looking items up! I can even feel good by donating books I know longer need and buying used books/movies, etc to support the library. This library is a win-win situation! Oh yes, if help is needed, the staff is right there with the answer - pleasant, willing and very knowledgeable." |
| From Al |
| "While I enjoy the library and find many things to read, I feel it is lacking in the hobby section, such as modern boat model building. All that can be found are model boats from ancient times or sailing ships. I realize we live in the boondocks where a lot of people are into hunting and fishing, but there are a few of us retired folks that like to work on hobbies, such as model boat building. There isn't even a good hobby shop in town anymore." |
| From Brad |
| "It’s a very good library and my grand kids really like it also. Great job." |
| From Laura |
| "I just recently started using the library and was unsure how to find any info on an extensive personal research project I started a few months ago. I first ask some questions from the person just inside the door and received encouraging answers. I then made a stop at one of your computers to see what was available in the library. The system was very user friendly and I was able to get a very good start on my research. I found some books very quickly. After selecting two I asked and received instructions on how to check them out. It was all very easy, and now I'm online renewing these same books that are so very interesting that I still need more time with them. If I didn't need to work, I would be at the library even more to continue collecting information for my project. I'll be back! Again and again. Cheyenne needed a place like this. In this library there are quite areas to work in without feeling like you are in a crowded room." |
| From Linda |
| "It is an excellent library better than the old library. I really like it with all the available services offered and I think it is an important asset to the community of Cheyenne." |
| From Lesley |
| "I love the enthusiasm Cheyenne’s library has always approached the children’s story time. My children adore books." |
| From Billie |
| "I LOVE THE NEW LIBRARY! It is easy to use and the children’s area is wonderful! " |
| From Sandra |
| "I really like the idea that I can drop my kids off for different events and get some time to myself. (Very rare for single mothers.) My kids love the teen area!" |
| From Jo Ann |
| "Just to say the new library is wonderful is not good enough. But somehow words fail me now to try to say how “wonderful" it is. The building is perfect for what it was built for. Clean, beautiful and functional. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I just love it." |
| From Helen |
| "I am so proud of all of the staff and we have used the library over 30 years. The services are limitless and so much for children, our future. I brought a librarian friend from Arvada to see our library in August and she was totally in awe and was allowed to take pictures. This thrilled me to have her in awe. Absolutely love the renewal on line. And your faith that I will actually pay my fines when I am in. And your help with the check-out machines. Dick absolutely loves those. Thanks for sticking in there to get the library. I certainly voted for it. Lucy and Carrie are the best as is everyone. I hope to have my son and Dick or myself volunteer this winter. Thank you for all your hard work." |
| From Ingrid |
| "My son (8 yrs. old) and I love the library. We go there at least twice a month, sometimes more than that to check out materials. Everything is so bright and full of light and the people are very friendly and helpful." |
| From Debbie |
| "The library has become a second home to us. We are there all the time. It is the perfect place for four kids and a tired mom to spend a windy Cheyenne afternoon. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and warm atmosphere. Special kudos to the librarians on the second floor who are always so positive and willing to help!" |
| From Timothy |
| "Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!" |
| From Susan |
| "I really like the way it's arranged. I went in there for the first time last month. I will be joining the computer classes for a refresher course. Thank you." |
| From Brandon |
| "Great Library ." |
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