Your public library is what you make of it. Hey, how about you don't accrue fines, and if you do by accident, you pay them instead of having to be reported to a collections agency? Simply appalled that a person would include in a public review that they are disappointed in the library, but rack up fines and think it's ok to withhold money that the library obviously needs just to be a wiseguy? I swear, people just have no decency anymore. YOUR public library is what YOU make of it. The "public" part of the library is up to you. So what if a homeless guy gets a few hours of warmth from the library? What's it to you? I haven't been so perturbed when reading a review in a long time. Shame on you for writing this. Now to MY experience at this location. I was a Nashville transplant and yeah, I hated going to a much smaller library than the downtown location we were once 20 minutes from. Also, this location was undergoing some major renovations at the time and it was very messy. Aside from that, the librarians were very helpful in getting me signed up for a new card. I have two toddlers so I don't get to browse much at the library if they're with me. The children's section is ok. It has some nice chairs for sitting and some small activities. It's a small library so I didn't expect a circus. It's proportionate to the rest of the building. I've only spoken to an employee a couple of times - I prefer to just browse and see what strikes me - when I have had a question (particularly about the multimedia items in the children's section), someone has always answered my question courteously and in a timely fashion. I don't really need anything more than that. By the way, the parking lot for the library at this location is used for several businesses; the library doesn't control who is there. I have never - ever - not once - seen anyone who looked like he or she shouldn't be there; I've never felt unsafe; I've never held my can of mase in my grip when walking to the library. Please don't give people this ridiculous impression of Murfreesboro. It's Murfreesboro, for crying out loud. When was the last time someone was murdered in the library parking garage in downtown Murfreesboro? Geez. Yes, this location would be awwweeesome with a great renovation and additions. You know how you can help speed up that type of investment? PAY YOUR FINES.

- Melissa H Verified