Palm Beach County Library

Category: Library in West Palm Beach, Florida

Address: 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, USA

Phone: +15612332600

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Adventurous Loner

Sep 7, 2022

Update 9/7/2022: So, when using WiFi here the policy has started showing occasionally when connecting to WiFi. A statement within is, "...library staff cannot assist with technical assistance..." Which I already knew. This provides all that I need to about these happenings PBSO, or some as of yet unknown 3rd party. I would be surprised if the county is providing Wild West public WiFi with no encryption or active cyber security. Wouldn't that be providing a service that is inherently dangerous. Not so much as having the capacity, water has the capacity to be dangerous but is it inherently? So, to complete this update, much like the notice to use Wi-Fi, see beginning, this review does not pertain to any staff, they're actually pretty informative. Those policing this network should apologize for causing the location as a whole to receive one star. Something needs to be done about this. This is multiple county libraries. This seems like it is just me. Ferrari, dimension converter, some random website... Cyber harassment...

Erick “Guatie” Flores

Aug 25, 2022

Truly one of the greatest libraries I've ever been to. Everyone there is super friendly, always willing to help. I love going to the library with my daughter and spending time building blocks playing with the bears or even dress-up they have lots of clothes toys dolls games anything you can imagine it's here. So thankful to everyone there!! #localguide #bookworm #daddydaughterday #PBCLibrary

ZS Thoughts

Aug 25, 2022

Nice place with very sweet & helpful staff. Kids liked it.

Mark Schultz

Aug 22, 2022

Staff was great and so welcoming

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Questions & Answers

My cloud library app. Stopped working why?

Sylvia Marcus | Aug 17, 2022
Shlm el | Aug 17, 2022

Close your app then re-upload it.

What are Sunday hours ?

Thomas Landers | Jul 18, 2022
Hortense G | Jul 18, 2022

12Noon to 5pm

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I would like to make a sizable donation of DVDs to the Main Library. Are you accepting donations, and what is the limit? I have hundreds of titles I need to donate.

Raven Night | Nov 20, 2021
LA Glickman | Nov 20, 2021

Of course you would have to contact the library to see what their protocol is. I do happen to know that they accept donations of books but whether they accept DVDs or not is beyond my wisdom.

The Lantana and Wellington branches have supposedly been undergoing renovations for quite some time. I say "supposedly" because every time I pass the nearby Lantana branch, I do not see any work being performed. When will they reopen?

Martin Milgrim | Sep 16, 2021
LA Glickman | Sep 16, 2021

They haven't announced when they're going to reopen.

Can you take out a framed painting at the library

Richard Bernstein | Sep 16, 2021
Erick “Guatie” Flores | Sep 16, 2021

Everything has a price you'd have to ask, usually as long as you bring stuff back haha

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How can I put a book on hold?

Ruth Helzick | Sep 16, 2020
Chloe Mahan | Sep 16, 2020

You can download the pbc library app and do it from there, or call your library branch, or go in and request in person. The staff are usually really helpful!

Are the computers accessible now? They had cancelled usage recently due to the virus. If not accessible now, any idea when they may be?

Sandra Barnhart | Sep 16, 2020
Just561 | Sep 16, 2020

Yes they are accessible but you have to wear a mask and seating is limited due to social distancing.

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Did the library open on sunday

Magda Abozeed | Sep 16, 2020
Randy Pytel | Sep 16, 2020

Most branches ate open on Sunday. For hours and locations visit www.pbclibrary.org

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Can a snowbird get a library card

Betsy Haenel | Sep 16, 2020
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 16, 2020

Yes. You just need to show photo ID from anywhere and something like a piece of mail, rental receipt, etc. With your name and the address where you're staying.

do you have books in spanish? do you have books in spanish?

gaby | Sep 17, 2019
Campbell, John | Sep 17, 2019

Yes.

Do you have the book "Slave Revolts in Puerto Rico"?

Arlene Kurtis | Sep 17, 2019
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 17, 2019

Try checking the library's web catalog on their website or call them for availability of titles. If they don't own it, you can often request it through their Interlibrary Loan program.

Can you return a book at the dropbox after hours

Relle ______ | Sep 17, 2019
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 17, 2019

Yes.

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Good afternoon. Are you taking applications for community service?

Martine Thomas | Sep 17, 2019
Maria White | Sep 17, 2019

The Main county library on Summit Blvd is temporarily closed for renovations til November. You could try 1 of our other branches in the mean time. Go on www.pbclibrary.org to find the closest location to you.

How long is the Main Library going to be closed?

Ramonyca Brown | Sep 17, 2019
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 17, 2019

The library is fully open now.

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do you audio books

Terri Gauger | Sep 17, 2019
Tammi Walton | Sep 17, 2019

Yes

do they have small private study rooms?

R. Solis | Sep 17, 2018
Curtis Sokal | Sep 17, 2018

Yes

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what is the best time to go ?

Dayreni Hernandez | Sep 17, 2018
Abby Diaz | Sep 17, 2018

The mornings

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Can anyone use your computers if the are only visiting palm beach county not a resident

Carla Cusanelli | Sep 17, 2018
Samyra Jacobs Merola | Sep 17, 2018

Each branch has guest computers for people that do not have a pbc library card.

Do you have a calendar of classes

Dorie Berson | Sep 17, 2018
Genevieve White | Sep 17, 2018

Yes we do. You can pick up a copy of our monthly Happenings magazine at any library location. Also if you go to our website you can access the calendar there as well.

Can I drop off my water bill payment at the drop off box here?

julie demarco | Sep 17, 2018
Mark Shaner | Sep 17, 2018

I don't think so

Is this library associated with the mandel public library

Mark Rachey | Sep 17, 2018
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 17, 2018

No. The Mandel Public Library is run by the city of West Palm Beach. All Palm Beach County Library locations are part of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

My e-mail is incorrect. Who or how do I get it corrected

Nancy Krell | Sep 17, 2018
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 17, 2018

If you know your PIN and card number, you can update it online through their self service portal or call any branch location with your card number and they will correct it for you. There is also a contact form on their website.

How do I get a library card and access ebooks?

Rina Cutler | Sep 17, 2018
Miguel Medina | Sep 17, 2018

You can register for a library card online. It'll be ready for pickup the next day. You will need to bring photo-ID before they give you the card.

Is there an iPhone app for the Palm Beach Library system?

Lou Harris | Sep 17, 2018
Jennifer Gallagher | Sep 16, 2020

Several apps are available from the Palm Beach County Library System. You can manage your account and search the web catalog using the Palm Beach County Library app available for iOS and Android. There are also several apps for movies (hoopla), eBooks and audiobooks (hoopla, OverDrive, cloudlibrary, rb digital), music (hoopla, Freegal), and magazines (Flipster, rb digital).

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