Northcote Library

Staff are lovely and very helpful.However I wouldn't recommend this as a place for quiet reading or studying. It is more of a community centre than a library. In two hours I was disrupted by three people taking calls on their phones. Nobody here has an 'inside voice' and has little consideration for the people around them. A library is mean't to be a quiet place, this library sounds like a kindergarten playground!

Medium sized library, larger than the Fairfield branch, but smaller than the Preston library. Nice quiet study area with power points for charging mobile phones. Computers can also be booked for 1 hour slots maximum per day. Also has a good range of DVDs

The staff were incredibly helpful in setting me up with a new account and showing me around. The library is large and airy with a decent selection of books. Some computers and laptops can be used and a printer/scanner/photocopier. I hope to use this service regularly.

Has all the library things:Tables, books, lovely staff, computers, movies, music and different areas for teens, children and those that are studying. Problem being that acoustically this place has a lot of architectural issues. The whole place is brick, with vaulted ceilings and there are no real separations between spaces to help contain noise. One kid having fun at the back of the building translates into voluminous echoes of terodactyl proportions across the entire building. I mean all the crannies and nooks. There are plenty of people saying this place sucks for study and focused work. They are not wrong. Though the building contributes to this far more than the staff. Because of the pterodactyl tremors then it seems everyone else speaks more loudly, people are less concerned to be on their phones and the great sound spiral continues. Needs a refit, rebuild and restoration. Perhaps a seperate section for kids that is enclosed is a big start. Lots of potential to be truly multi functional. At this present stage it is mainly for the kids. Have fun and go to Ivanhoe is you really want to study.

Loudest library I’ve ever been in. People chatting amongst themselves as well as staff. Tried to read out loud to drown them out but still couldn’t hear myself . Absolute joke

Nice establishment. Well kept environment with friendly staff that are knowledgeable and free to assist

The online catalog system at This Library is user-friendly and efficient

Great local library. What could be just a rather standard library affair but Northcote Library offers a range of areas to read, write or even arrange meeting with dedicated meeting rooms and office like off areas. This creates a functional space that is conducive to productivity. Whether you are trying to study for exams or simply need a quiet place to read this library has you covered. 5 stars

It's a good library but just anarchy. Schoolkids chattering like there's a party, people on their phones & the staff do nothing as if they were raised he same way. Loudest library I've ever been in. Perhaps gone are the days libraries were a place you could read in quiet.

Really helpful staff. I enjoyed being able to do my work there and my child enjoyed the large selection of graphic novels to borrow.