Parlin Memorial Library

Love love love this place dont understand these other reviews always been greeted with respect they have awsome activities for the little one also really improved the play area abby is super fun and easy to get along with all the kids and parents really love her dedication to makeing the liabary a fun and memorable experience

I come here occasionally to use the computers and print documents. My first experience was not pleasant. I had just moved to the area and did not have a library card. The receptionist was nice and said it was not a problem to use the computer as a guest. All was well until I need the assistance of the gentleman who is in charge of overseeing the computer area. I asked politely for help signing in as a guest. He began to question and harass me aggressively about why I didn’t have a library card. I said I had just moved here and was in a bit of a rush to make it to an appointment in time. He said “all you need is a utility bill or something proving that I live in Everett”. Again, I reiterated that I was in a rush and could not go back home to bring him proof of address. HE POINTS AT THE ENVELOPE IN MY HAND AND SAYS “ISNT THAT A BILL RIGHT THERE. WHY CANT YOU JUST GIVE ME THE INFORMATION IM ASKING FOR”. Excuse me? First of all, that was not a utility bill. It was an EMPTY envelope I had brought with me to use on the document I was planning to print out. Secondly, no one should be questioned, harassed or forced to sign up for a library card. I understand it is easier for all parties to have a library card. Which I now have. But I did it on my OWN TIME, when it was most convenient for me. Not because someone is being extremely rude and aggressive about it. He was extremely rude that day. I will add, that since then I’ve had contact with him whenever I need assistance with the computers and the experience hasn’t been as bad as the first time. Either way, it’s something I’ll never forget. I felt belittled and disrespected. It’s just a library. Calm down.

I was going to this library today, but l confess that l am so shocked with the views l read here on comments. I can’t stand racism and l want a quiet n peaceful place to sit down n study.

My experience is for children library only - never been to adult section. It is awesome! So many great programs for toddlers and kids! Especially comparing to Malden library, which has almost zero programming for kids 6 - 12. All librarians (especially Sarah!) are devoted to their job and doing it at 100%. Everyone is very polite. Library is clean. Restrooms are clean. The things I'd improve is to add more toddler puzzles, and fix heat in children community room (it is several degrees hotter than the rest of the library).

I go there at least twice a month and I love the place and the staff.The library is a place to you search for a book or to study .If you go there just to play video games and be very loud because you don’t have nothing better to do I am sure you will have a bad experience.