I use the Cranston Public Library very frequently. All my life I have been a big fan of THE PUBLIC LIBRARY . I appreciate both printed BOOKS , MAGAZINES ,NEWSPAPERS and the fairly new information technology including dozens of computers available to library patrons. I would vote in ANY election for an increase in library funding. For years it was taken for granted by both library patrons and library staff that- conducive to studying and reading -QUIET and CIVILITY were the norm; indeed THE RULE, in public libraries. For some time now I have been perturbed by this unexplained , un-therapeutic, and RUDE to the general public DUMPING BUS LOADS OF MENTALLY DISTURNED YOUTH into the Cranston Public Library. Presently I am typing at a computer station here and seated to my left is a clearly mentally disturbed youth. Only the STATE OF RHODE ISLAND can be authorizing this unprofessional treatment of difficult minors. NOTE : The Cranston Public Library could at least give notice to regular patrons for patience with this problem . Some of us might just think that brats are the problem here. Like the homeless crisis ,the real problem here is the STATE of Rhode Island ( or perhaps the City of Cranston ? ) neglecting vulnerable people.

I visit this library with my grandmother and sometimes my grandfather will go too. The staff are wonderful to deal with very helpful. Especially tahomi the security guard. She’s always so happy and greeting customers with a warm friendly hello and a pretty smile. When I go in she always greets me with a “ hi friend” how are you and when we leave it’s always “goodbye friend” “ thank you have a nice day see you next time. The selection of Materials is very good you can usually find what you need if not talk to the nice lady or man at the reference desk and they’ll order it for you. I checked out the lullaby girl cd and the cd feel what you feel a week before my grandmother passed away and they really helped me get through that I’m so glad you guys have both of those cds. I would recommend this place See you all soon

Always friendly , always computers available , always clean! Great , local library. Lots of space good parking and convenient hours.

the best run library I have ever been to.They have everything you would ever need to have in order to get a good book, use a PC,everything is made for the user of a library to be easy to find and use. A great New book section and a kids section that is like outstanding. It makes children want to be here. Adults are blown away by how friendly it is to use and the staff is just great. They know everything about their place. Just ask and they will have the answer. Very good parking in front. Modern,up to date inside. A true dream for a person who wants a good library. You have found it here. Can not say enough good things about this place. The grandkids love it and my older kids still come here when they are in town.

A really great place to visit! Friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff. Computers, books, CDs, DVDs, media. One of the best libraries in the state, if not the best! Highly recommended.