Never let it be said we aren't suckers for shameless self-promotion - for the month of February, we asked our patrons to tell us what they like most about William Hall, here are some of the responses:
I love William Hall Library because...
"Peace (quiet/warm), embraces community, cozy."
"I can always get sports books. And I can always get lots of books :-)"
"I get terrific service and assistance."
"The movies and the people are great! Thanks." -Sean
"It has lots of stuff to enjoy without spending money. Plus the ceiling is very pretty." -J.C.
"Because there's books to look at." -Leo, age 5
"The people are nice and easy-going and helpful. It is not only warm, but the library is very cheerful."
"All of the staff is extremely kind and friendly (especially Sara)."
"There are so many books within walking distance!" -Sarah
"We have such a terrific and dedicated staff. Also I <3 William Hall Library because Loretta C. came up with this idea + made it happen."
"Kena + Loretta work here. It an institution in community - has been for years - offering many opportunities - story hours, knitting groups, citizenship classes, book group."
"I've been coming here for over 35 years! I'm so thankful as a parent and teacher for this warm, wonderful place <3"
"Staff is friendly and helpful. You always feel welcome."
"They are so helpful - and enlarged my model boat plans!"
"...because of its charm, the neighborhood feel, its books, it's friendly staff. What's not to love?"
"Everyone at the library is so helpful. I always walk in and see smiling faces, you can tell everyone loves working here!"
"I like getting books!" -One of our younger patrons
"It is a beautiful place, filled with beautiful people, who provide a beautiful service. It is a crown jewel of Edgewood!"
"...of the beautiful building and the awesome staff!"
"It's been my library since I was a kid! It smells and feels like what a library should feel and smell like. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly! The best!"
"Been coming here since I was 5 - on my own. Love this place + the people who help me here."
"It provides access to a world of knowledge at my fingertips! (And it's down the street.) (And the people are the nicest.)"
"Very friendly staff. Love the old building. :-)"
"You guys are the greatest - please keep being my Valentine!" -Sandy J.
"It is historic, invaluable, and a pleasure to see so many friends!"
"I can escape through fiction. Also, I enjoy all of the free magazines."
"I met Adrienne here who is my friend and mentor!"
"I have been a patron here for 50 years. William Hall always has the books I am requesting and the librarians are always kind + cheerful <3"
"It is a beautiful building!"
"I love doing puzzles!" -Hazel
"They are a great service to me and the public! Thanks guys + girls!"
"My daughters love to read so much and we would be lost w/out the library. We even checked out books online when we lived in Tokyo!"
"The swell staff!"
"I love the librarians!"
"It is so big and it is so quiet."
"As a patron and an employee, the FUN never stops!"
"It is home to all the greatest love stories. <3" - Sara
"...of the excellence of the staff and the beauty of the building."
"It has books in it so when I am bored I can read." -Emma
"I love the librarians, and the quiet, and the books! <3" -Leslie
"The librarians are awesome!"
"The staff . The building. The books. The staff picks. The building is amazing + the staff!"
"The people who work here are the greatest - most helpful. Building beautiful too!"
"It's close to home and the staff is wonderful! <3"
"...of all the kind, wonderful people; great books and movies; atmosphere, and summer music outdoors!"
"Our whole family finds something good to read here!"
"It's my world. It's my window to future travel & my Valentine." -Bonni
"It is there I find the answers I seek & realize the dreams I have."
"A world of ideas is available to me for FREE."
"The staff gets me everything I want, make great recommendations, and I can walk here." -Arnold
"Beautiful! Convenient! Wonderful librarians!"
"Cheerful and friendly staff! <3"
"The beautiful ceiling and molding."
"Because of the holds option. Personal service."
"The employees are the best at there jobs."
"Words fail me. This library is the greatest." -Doug
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