Antioch Library

This is a great library, when you can find a parking space, which is dicey at best. Parking here, parking there, sometimes I think it would be better to park at I-​HOP and walk across the street!
Once you get inside, it is great, finding a book is always easy and there are always friendly staff members to help you, if you can’t. One thing I like about this library is that it is quieter than some of the other JOCO libraries (particularly the Main branch, maybe because of the parking.)
Happy reading!

This library gets two stars purely because it’s a library, and I LOVE libraries. Other than that, it’s absolutely nothing special.
The parking here is horrible. I’ve been at all different hours, different days and seasons, and not once have I been able to find a spot easily. Don’t even think about stopping by quickly to drop some books off– it’ll take you at least 5 minutes to find somewhere to leave your car.
I would talk about the staff, but I’ve literally never met one in the two years I’ve been going here. All of the check-​out stations are automatic self check out systems. Even when I reserve books online, I don’t go to a desk and get it from a staff member. They just leave it on a shelf with my name and I help myself. I’m sure someone MUST work here, but as far as I can tell the books are shelved by secret elves at night and the place runs itself.
I’ve most annoyed with the lack of programing at this library. As a young child and teenager, I faithfully attended programs put on by my local library. As an adult, I love going to book clubs, readings and events put on by the library. As far as I’m concerned, any library worth it’s salt should have a large emphasize on community involvement, and this one just isn’t up to par.
The best part about this library can’t even be attributed to the library itself. The Johnson County Library online system is wonderful. It’s easy to use, and full of reviews and recommendations. I can easily find the books I’m looking for, put them on hold, or stick them on a list to read later. Very, very nice.

This is not the cool library that is in downtown OP. Normally when I go there are a lot of open computers and new library books. There is a library shop with used books for sale cheap. The parking is qwirky, but not an issue. Staff is friendly and helpful :)

The Antioch Library is very near my home, so this summer when I was too distracted to work on my dissertation at home, I would head down the street. As Tommy mentioned, parking is not ample, and relatively… strange.
It seemed like there were more patrons using the computers rather than actually perusing the bookshelves, but hey, if you don’t have a pc or internet, the library provides a great, free service. I reserved a private room to write in, and it was fine, quiet and cool. However, on one occasion I was unable to get into a room, and so I took over a table with books, research and my computer. I could barely work with the interruptions of the library book check out procedure. Whenever a book is scanned, it bings like someone has received a text msg. Between that, and loud children who apparently don’t subscribe to the «no talking in the library» rule, this library is very noisy.
Overall, I would say this is an «OK» library; if you need a book or free internet, it’s fine. If you need a quiet place to study, I recommend reserving a private room.

ok… the parking. seriously, wtf? they seriously have 3 different parking lots all lined up in a horizontal stretch– one right after another. i get not having parking at a city library where there is street parking. this is joco. EVERYONE drives and requires dedicated space for the auto they lug around. get some parking or build a ramp. it’s almost funny driving around all the obstacles physical to finally get to an open parking spot– when the library isn’t even busy. the signs and route from the entrance have to be seen to be believed.
selection seemed decent, although, it seems like they should veer a little more to the left. media was centered on mainstream, trite bullshit with a few winners mixed in. indulge us in some culture every once in a while– you are a library, remember.
workers seemed pleasant and interior is modern, if not a little too close to a retail environment. stinky patrons on the computers, but i suppose there’s not much to be done about that.
checkout is easy, but the presence of a human would probably be helpful. forcing everyone to use an automated system isn’t really the answer.
definitely a places geared towards suburban families.