Howard County Library System – Central Branch

I used to go to this library when I was younger in middle school and so I thought i would go there to study for my graduate school exam. However, I was asked to leave my table because it was «reserved» for project literacy, a program I support. However, the schedule posted did not show that the spot was reserved at that time slot. When I told the member it is not reserved he condescendingly read aloud another sign saying that these spots may be reserved at other times despite the schedule not showing it. I understood and left but it is how he approached the situation and spoke to me that I found rude. Did not ask politely or have a polite conversation to clarify the situation.
I think the library should do more to provide the times that the tables are available as to not inconvenience other people trying to get work done there and so these situations can be avoided. These tables that are «reserved» are the only ones in the back where it is quiet and away from the clicking of the computers. I plan to go to a different branch next time as this one is just too loud otherwise and everything seems to be «reserved.»

Good afternoon! I wanted to give a special shout out to Deborah and Peggy, the two ladies that helped my group today! We are a group of teachers that needed a quiet space to collaborate and record a presentation, and these two lovely ladies were SO helpful. Thank you so much for being so pleasant and accommodating (there were four of us!). We will definitely be back! Thank you again!

This library is awesome. Lots of computer room upstairs computers downstairs computer elevators huge bathroom very clean the staff is great they’re there to help you and will find what you need whenever you need it you can call and ask questions over the phone lyrics kind concise and to the point

I love this library! The book collection is pretty amazing. They have everything I have ever came looking for. They also have a huge selection of DVDs and TV shows. And it’s recent stuff too. Stuff that you’d actually want to watch. The kids section is great too. They have lots of bi-​lingual kids books in a bunch of languages. The self-​checkout is fast and easy to use.

I love this library and the Howard County Library system. There is a massive selection of books, movies and books on CD. It seems you can find close to everything you would want and if you cannot find it in the library, you can usually request it online. Except for a few incredibly popular items, my wait time has been short.
I love the kids section, as does my daughter. There are even plenty of activities available for kids and programs to encourage them to read. I think my daughter may like this library better than the play area at the mall which is a massive relief to me.

I have to admit, this is one of my favorite libraries! Does that make me a dork? Oh well! The place is really clean and very organized and quiet. They have pretty good selection of movies too so if you ever want to watch a movie for free, this is a place to browse around!!!

Central branch is one of the better Howard County libraries. I like coming here because it’s large and has plenty of tables to sit down and do homework. Use the tables upstairs away from the children’s area. This library is also not located next to an elementary school like the one off Cradlerock is so you don’t have to deal with a bunch of loud obnoxious kid running around and swearing at each other. You also won’t find here the ghetto dad surfing Facebook on the library computer while cursing out his little 2-​yr old daughter for crying and disturbing him while he’s surfing.
So yea, come to this library. Don’t go to the one on Cradlerock unless you have no choice. I’ve never had to worry about leaving my laptop on the table while I went to the restroom here. Parking lot here at Central branch can be tough sometimes because it’s so popular.