West Branch Library

121 reviews

1425 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32221

www.jaxpubliclibrary.org

+19042552665

About

West Branch Library is a Public library located at 1425 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32221. It has received 121 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-6PM
Tuesday10AM-6PM
Wednesday10AM-6PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday12-8PM
Saturday12-8PM
Sunday10AM-6PM

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  • The address of West Branch Library: 1425 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32221

  • West Branch Library has 4.8 stars from 121 reviews

  • Public library

  • "Beautiful library, nice selection, plenty of meeting rooms"

    "The staff is extremely rude! Our 17-year old daughter was walking our 11-year old daughter around, and when she placed her arm around her when sitting at a computer"

    "This is the best branch in Jacksonville"

    "I love that my 15 year old school with learning difficulties can have such a great time doing activities"

    "I have studied for a few tests here"

Reviews

  • Sara Jordan

Beautiful library, nice selection, plenty of meeting rooms. However, we have had multiple instances where staff have gone out of their way to say something to my family and each time it came across as extremely rude and unnecessary. On one occasion my son was in the children's area looking at the train (not touching, LOOKING) and a staff member scolded him, blocked off the area, and said he was not allowed. If that's the attitude why even put it up, in a children's area! We have tried to create a love of reading in our young children and wanted to make the library an enjoyable experience for them but, unfortunately, these type of instances have happened multiple times at this location. The staff at this location act incredibly stuck up and have repeatedly made my family feel unwelcome. I could understand if my children were being unruly and out of hand but every time the staff has said something to us it has been for ridiculous things. For a long time we only went through the drive-thru instead and that worked out better. However, we recently tried to go inside again and had a similar experience. At this point, we'd rather not bother coming here.

  • Shane Mork

The staff is extremely rude! Our 17-year old daughter was walking our 11-year old daughter around, and when she placed her arm around her when sitting at a computer... Apparently that is considered "inappropriate touching" and it is against the Library's Code of Conduct; crazy to think that we thought we walked into a Public Library not a Military-Style Prison. Thanks for making this an enjoyable experience for my children. Here we're trying to get our littlest one want to and enjoy the aspect of reading.

  • Jack theRipper1

This is the best branch in Jacksonville. The people are super. The helpful and friendly staff are willing and able to help you with you're searching for or or research. There never crowded. This is the true epitome of what a library should be in your heart and mind, being able to sit down and study or read or just check out your media.. I would highly recommend this place to family and friends or anyone that is involved is any information or research.

  • Robin Mccomas

I love that my 15 year old school with learning difficulties can have such a great time doing activities. We love the staff and are very helpful. I love picking up a great book and getting lost in the seating area. My mind can relax as my son has fun. If I could go to the library everyday I would. Just finished two books and have two on hold. I can’t wait to pick them up

  • Lauren Roney

I have studied for a few tests here. Everyone is courteous of each other. I have not needed any help personally, since I come with my laptop and books just to study. However, I have seen plenty of staff being extremely helpful to other guests of every age. Wifi is fast. Restrooms are clean. There is even a little corner to buy a snack or drink if you need to. No complaints here!

  • Misty Bickers

Such welcoming and friendly service from the staff. They're so very helpful. This was my first visit and I had no idea where anything was located and they were quick to not just point in the right direction of what i was looking for but to actually walk me to the exact location and help me look. Amazing amazing amazing branch. …

  • Jennifer Riles (Jenny)

I say the best library In Jacksonville. Very clean always quiet and smells nicely. Always people around to help you if you need it. I am so thankful this little library came to chaffee rd when my boys were in school. Kids are well behaved in here also. Nobody running wild. Thank you keep up the good work!!

  • Ian Boswell

Shouldn't host non-HOA posing as an HOA's community meetings where new people get yelled/screamed at until they leave. Suggest not letting community meetings be held there any longer if they continue to harbor disrespectful and unruly behavior (I'm looking at you Panther Creek Community "HOA").

  • Michelle Lee

Nice children's area with different activities to keep kids busy/entertained. They had board games and coloring pages (adults and children). There's even an area in the front of the library with two vending machines to grab snacks and sit down and eat before heading in to explore.

  • Alma Perez

Finally a quiet place to study. Best branch I have been to so far. Keep up the good work. I love how quiet and calming it is. The aesthetics is beautiful and is doesn't have a musky smell like the other branches. I love how it has separate compartments for each age group.

  • Tanya Mitch

I love this library by far the best in Jacksonville, very clean, spacious and quite!! I come here to study its never crowded and I can get what I need done. The staff is very helpful and polite. The City of Jacksonville should be very proud of this location.

  • Randy Wright

I just hapoen to live closer to this branch than any other. This library has a "welcome home" feel. Roomy, comfortable, extremely helpful staff, and the best part, books galore . Take the whole family. This library has an area for everyone!! …

  • Katie Rupp

We love this library! The building is so clean and beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful. Also, using the Jax library app makes keeping track of checkouts and holds so easy, as well as looking up where books are located while at the library.

  • Lillie Austin

Staff are very nice and always there to go out of there way to assist you.The library is modern and always very clean they also have wide variety of books talking books DVD's ect. Thanks to all the Staff

  • Michael Marbut

Great library with wonderful children's section. Very large, with many sections. Quite places to read or study. Free Wi-Fi. My children enjoyed playing in the playroom while my wife picked out books.

  • Tarsha Why?

This has been, will continue to be my number one choice library outside of the main library. The staff is very welcoming and very helpful even if you don't need it and I appreciate people like that.

  • Debra Eurom

West Branch Library is a marvelous part of our area. The spacious building is well lit, clean, and has a robust collection of books, periodicals and media. The librarians are kind and helpful.

  • Bears Beets Battlestar Galactica

It’s a great place to go when I need to settle down and relax. The type of place where I feel like I can go when I need to clear my mind, think to myself, and settle down and read a nice book.

  • Ben Carpenter

Been using the west branch library ever since it opened. Love the convenience and the services offered there. This is a top notch use of my tax dollars. Was delighted to see it re-open.

  • Adam Lee

Between the staff and sheer availability and ease of information accessibility this Library "system" is one to visit. The staff friendly and in my case "patient". Always appreciated.

  • Stephanie Nobles

Workers are always nice. Always up for some chit chat while you're checking out. Never any long lines. I grew up with the Regency library. This one is so much cleaner & spacious.

  • Josie Rodriguez

Awesome kids library. Beautiful carpentry, art space always set up. One entrance in and out of kids area. Lego table always set up. Very beautiful library to spend a day in.

  • Janet M. Novick

Best library I've ever been to visit because of the staff. Kind people who go the extra mile to help. The children's department is very good as well as the adults section.

  • e conrad ward

I haven't been there for a while. I forgot how to log into my google account. The lady at the information desk was awesome in helping me. She really knows computers.

  • Alicia T

My happy place! I have enjoyed going to this branch since it first opened. It is clean, quiet and well maintained.The staff is always friendly and helpful. Love it!

  • Leah Henderson

I love this library. My favorite in town. The kids section is where we spend most of our time. Staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

  • Christella Rigdon

Great library, their digital card feature is really convenient. Requests for books are always timely! Staff is friendly aswell.

  • Cristiana Visher

I LOVE this branch. It's so nice and the staff is wicked knowledgeable and very friendly. Thanks guys, you're the best :)

  • Margaret Johnson

Mrs Stacey was so pleasant. Made sure that my event was scheduled properly. She gave me a tour of the facility.

  • You Trim

This is a great library, but please look into putting tables in the cafe area! Nobody wants to eat on the floor

  • Robert Jones

I was late returning DVDs. Had to decide between paying those fines, or my family eating. Couldn't believe it.

  • korey stevenson

Clean, well layer out and super helpful staff. So happy to have a great local resource in the community!

  • PJ Smyth

Newer modern library, but quaint & quiet. My favorite place to study away from home, school, work, etc.

  • Brendan Rogers

By far the best library. Oh, and the scenery from both inside and outside the library is nice as well.

  • Ronald Pelham

Various nooks and crannies to squirrel away and dive into a book. Sometimes too loud near the front.

  • torana12

Spacious and well maintained facility. It is comfortable and well stock. Staff is helpful.

  • Frances Adams

My home away from home. Great place to spend some quiet time reading or studying.

  • Crystal Starling

Nice library, never busy, always helpful staff! Keep up the good work guys!

  • Leslie Parker

Excellent staff, roomy and never crowded. I love this location …

  • Irving Watson

Always helpful assistance available and service with a smile …

  • Pamela Evans-Goodner

Love this library! Nice and courteous staff. Clean and organized.

  • heather dickerson

Love this library. Clean, neat, organized. Very friendly staff.

  • William Bailey (Chiefbill1989)

Dis iz da bestest libarry evuh! Itz were i goe 2 stody!

  • Myah Audate

I prefer this library and i like exploring my options

  • Bill Gates

I've quiet place to do projects or just read a book.

  • Alexis Wrenn

Pretty library, women who take temperatures are rude

  • Kara Groff

The people there was nice, but the kids are rude,

  • Pam Heise

Excellent library. Friendly and efficient staff.

  • Linda Patrick

Extremely helpful staff. Very friendly. Love it

  • Omar Loli

Excellent service and wonderful place.

  • mona newton

Great with the Grands & cool A/C. Lol

  • c parker

Has always been my favorite library!

  • Alexis Hanson

Easy to find what I'm looking for.

  • Kevin Douglas

Great library! And so big!

  • Eric Udry

Great Library very clean.

  • jenisedai notmyrealname

I love this library!!!

  • basilio nieves

No too many people

  • Mary Woodman

Luv this place!

  • Barry McCullough

Super library!

  • clyde litchfield

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