Mill Creek Library

The Mill Creek Library is small and crowded. It is not a good place to go if you are trying to study, learn or read. The area with the books and computers is the size of my living room to give you an idea. I came here often when I lived in Mill Creek years ago and stopped by this weekend. It hasn’t changed.
Using the computers is interesting because they have the monitors underneath the desks for privacy. I see a lot of squinting and craning downwards which isn’t good after awhile for posture. Another reason I don’t suggest coming here to do a research paper.
Bonus to the employee who helped me get a new card since I disposed of the one I had when I moved away years ago. Bonus removed when she didn’t want to checkout my books.
The ladies restroom is one stall and has graffiti. They probably try to keep that under control, but it was a train wreck when I was there this weekend.
They have self-​checkout stations like all other libraries in the Seattle area which is a bonus.
The music selection is two rows of CD’s. One small area of fiction, one small area of non-​fiction, and a kids’/YA section meshed together. The holding section is full of books, probably because most people study elsewhere.
Parking is usually a nightmare here. It is a small parking lot.
Someone included a picture of the nearby veterans’ park which isn’t at the library, fyi.

I’m a college student and when it comes to studying, I need a place to focus on my studies. What library let their kids run around screeching their screams like no tomorrow? Heck, even the workers here are loud. Like what the others said, this place is great for picking up books on hold. I find this place have great air conditioning if you’re taking summer classes but be warned: DO NOT SIT IN THE KIDS SECTION TO STUDY.

So much for thinking I could find a peaceful place to do homework and study. At 12pm on a Thursday it is packed, makes you wonder if people work. You have kids running around talking play and rough housing babies screaming. Even the staff are extremely loud talking to each other laughing extremely loud. You can bet I will be driving an extra 15 minutes to a different library heck my house of four is quieter than in here.

Worst library I’ve ever been to. It’s empty, ugly and their Childrens area is very unfriendly. We won’t be coming back

Kids are scolded during Storytime, for doing things age appropriate. (Perhaps 2 and 3 year olds do not want to «sit still», while someone reads a book). So what? Well… they will call you out, and have you «parent» your child. Perhaps they should employ people who actually LIKE children to run Storytime.
For example: My daughter (she’s 3) was sitting down, and she would stand to see the pictures in the book he was reading. She wasn’t running around, throwing a tantrum, smacking other kids, or being destructive to the library. She would merely stand when he turned the page, (to see the picture) — he said to her, «You need to sit down.» and she did. However, when he turned the page — she stood up again. He quit reading and said to me, «Perhaps she should sit with you» — my little girl likes books, singing, and other children. Actually, I should run storytime, because I like books, singing, and other children too.
I use this library to pick up hold items, and return items, that’s it. And their teeny tiny parking lot sucks!

This library is small. And run down. It’s a small run down shack. Miserable Cd and DVD selection. Noise has nowhere to go so it’s always very loud. Where’d the two star rating come from? One star for location (five min. from my house) and one star for touch screen computers. King County Libraries kick Sno-Isle’s behind. I never go to Sno-​Isle Libraries. I go to KCLS libraries like 5 times a week. Maybe more. Not kidding. I don’t mind the 20 minute drive. For Mill Creek being so nice, they sure have a sad library. Oh, and the parking lot fits like 2 cars. That’s a very slight exaggeration. There really is no parking. Sometimes I have to do a few laps until someone leaves. But of course I just passed the leaving person’s car so by the time I make a full lap, someone else has stolen MY spot. Just don’t bother and go to Kenmore, or Lake Forest Park, or Bothell. Any KCLS library. Forget Sno-​Isle.

Very tiny library and far too loud. Parking is miserable. I just come here to pick up/​drop off books on the hold shelf. Would be nice to designate a few parking stalls for 10 mins or less. This way you have a better chance of finding close parking for a quick run inside.
No cameras in the parking lot. My car was a target of a smash and grab on a saturday afternoon.

This is a very, very small library. As the city of Mill Creek has become more polished, I was hoping that they would improve their library as well, so I feel a little disappointed that they are not working on it to make it a better place. I don’t mind the library being small but I want it to be a brighter and more resourceful place. It’s still a good place though to pick up books that you have on hold online and drop them off.
Since there are so many improvements that can be done to make this a much better library, I give 2 stars.

I’ve been coming to this library for the past 3 years. It’s a small library and they have expanded the parking lot to accommodate more cars, but it is still a very small space for the amount of people that visit here. There are a few computers inside and I used to hang out here about 5 years ago, but no more. I think that it is way too crowded now with all the people in there on the computers, reading books, and just lounging. This library does not have that comfy feel because there is no where in the library where you can just get «lost» with your book or magazine. With the constant flow of people around you, it’s difficult to relax and concentrate on your reading… that’s why I only use the Mill Creek Library to just pick up books on hold now.
Pros:
— Great place to pick up your books on hold
— On Saturdays, if you get there early enough, it’s possible to get a free Sunday newspaper
Cons:
— Although they have expanded the library’s parking lot, it is still way too small to handle all the traffic that comes in
— They need more couches and lounge chairs to relax in while you read a good book
— Build another floor to expand!
Why I gave it a 3…
It’s a great place for me to stop by and pick up my books on hold and to leave, but that’s about it. It’s way too crowded and there are no good couches to sit on in there to get comfortable. I can only stay in there for 10 minutes max before I begin to feel claustrophobic.

So I would say that despite having a small location the Mill Creek library does everything it can to provide a full service experience. Read on!
I agree that the library does feel sterile and does not have enough seating for leisure reading. There are plenty of unused tables for studying however, as a previous reviewer has stated this library is too loud for studying in. The children’s section is very large and the teen section has a few computers for themselves in addition to the bay of computers available.
My only complaint really is the layout of the library, I can never seem to find what I am looking for, however the actual librarian is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to be with. She has always shown me where something specific was located, has always been able to recommend great books that meet my needs.
Read on… This is what gives it that fourth star:
The library is small and as a result there is a limited collection of books on site. However, the Mill Creek library is more than just what is on premises: A wonderful website that fills in all my needs beyond the pysical picking up of a book. www dot sno-​isle dot org
I find the website wonderful is the ability to find, place holds, renew and request books from home. If they do not have what I am looking for their website will tell me who in the system does have it and gives me the choice to hold it at any location I choose including the Mill Creek library.
Another great feature of the website is that if none of the libraries in the system have the book they will purchase it upon request. I have gotten books that were sent to the Mill Creek library from other Snohomish County libraries as well as from out-​of-​state universities and even brand new books that were purchased on my behalf. The luxury of doing this at home is great.
And I can even reserve a computer from my home for the time I want to use it. There has never a time when I could not get a computer when I needed it. And as a brief note, the computer workstations are set up in an easy to use, comfortable, entirely private viewing manner. The only thing I cannot do from their website is physically obtain the books.
And if I were a person that did not have a computer at home there are three computers at the library itself specifically for card catalog searching, placing holds and reserving computers.
So I would say that despite having a small location the Mill Creek library does everything it can to provide a full service experience.
Their website is www dot sno-​isle dot org

Order your books online and pick them up here. I wouldn’t stay here and study because it’s way too loud, not a library environment. Better off studying at University Bookstore across the street, much quieter.

I am giving three stars because the librarian at the entrance was nice and helpful. I came with my 30 month old toddler for the reading activity. All the mothers were with their toddlers while the lady in charge read and sang songs. I noticed she was not into it or child oriented as if she did not want to do the activity. I stayed only for 30 minutes as I did not like for her to be scolding some toddlers that were jumping or doing some other things that were not sitting and listening. I was bothered because as a teacher at this age is very difficult for them to sit down and just listen to stories. It is normal for some toddlers to kick the floor, talk, laugh, cry or run. She was not patient or interested in what she was doing. I just left with my toddler after she told her not to sit on the parachute. For God sake they can not walk properly they will fall and will take time to get up and continue the activity. Before my toddler was able to get up and me to help her, this lady was scolding her. I am not planning to come to this activity in this library. I will definitely try another library.

Nice enough place, but somehow seems sterile. Needs to have more comfort or more cozy nooks to curl up in. There never seems to be enough computers to use. Children’s area is big and open, but not inviting. Selection is small. But one year they had an enormous display of Origami Paper Cranes hanging from the ceiling, in long colorful strings, all made by children and patrons of all ages. It was really glorious!