Based on 15 reviews
This is pretty busy due to it being in downtown and on Smithfield so don't plan on finding a place to do your work right away. There's a lot of space on the lower floor with charging stations too, and there's free wifi. They don't have everything but they can always order for you. I went here to get a new library card and everyone was so nice.
I love the staff very friendly! Also they have great books! They even offer great resources for assistance you may need. Just ask! They will point you in the right direction I currently went in looking for books within the business category but I was directed to a much better resource which I never knew exist-Business Libririan! They will guide you on business plans and all you need to know to get started!
This is my first time here. had an hour and a half between shifts and had homework to do First this dude was clipping his nails in the middle of the library. Next a dude is escorted out as he's laughing his butt off, falling on the floor, and arguing with a guard. Currently there is a couple sitting across from me. The has just said "Don't send that! She's 15!" to her boyfriend who clearly doesn't care. They're openly talking about their hard drug use. Fairly loud too. Save yourself the trip and go to the library in Oakland next to UPitt and Carnegie Mellon. It's bigger, has more materials, and the people have class. Not sure why I expected that downtown but I'm disappointed. Carnegie Library of Oakland, 7.9/5.
All downtown location does better is the wifi.
The notion of a library being a place for quiet research and study is foreign in this place.
Personally, I could never find what I'm looking for in ANY library - that's why we have Google. Large Library with 3 floors and ample space.
great library with plenty of computers and wi-fi access
Nice library, but always crowded, very hard to find a quiet space to read or use my computer.
There is no silent area. For a library with two floors you would think they would designate an area or a floor to be silent for reading and study. The staff are friendly.
Free to public. Clean space and well organized bookshelf. Friendly staffs
The staff are very helpful. It's a good place to learn. They have a lot of computers for Internet access with printing available.
Great location, plenty of resources, perfect place to kill a few hours. There is Apr of foot traffic so don't plan on meditation.
Very peaceful. Good location, good selection of books and movies. You can rent a laptop and watch a movie there if you want to. Staff is very polite and professional.
Not what I was expecting. Kind of grody. Too many people smoke right near the door so it makes the whole building smell.
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh empowers people to transform their lives through life-long learning, digital literacy and connections to others.
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