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| - As I write this review on April Fools Weekend, I am not joking that the Green Valley Library is a good library. The Green Valley Library is one of the Three major City of Henderson public libraries.
My relationship with the Green Valley Public Library dates back to over a decade, when I moved to Henderson in September, 2004. Back then when I carried a soap bar Nokia cell phone, this was a Las Vegas - Clark County Library system branch. Today when I look at the architecture, it hasn't changed from 2004. Las Vegas is known for the interesting architecture of their libraries. Approaching 12 years since I first laid eyes on it, the outside is just as striking. Standing at the southwest corner of Sunset at Green Valley, is the statues of three people playing. Near the statue, the walkway leads to a long structure resembling a long snake. I remember that belond the snake used to be a Chili's. Now it overlooks the three bear statues guarding Black Bear Diner.
Inside the library has changing art work that creates an interesting environment. Last year the hall by the computer room and convention center was covered with Kiss memorbelia. Today, there is an Illy Coffee robot and display case of Batman memorbelia.
When I visit the library, it's not what is in the inside of the library that makes the difference. It is what is inside my head. I visit the library to borrow books that enrich my mind; and CDs and DVDs for entertainment. This library has a good selection of books on music, history, and non fiction. Just like the sister Henderson libraries, the nonfiction sections features an outstanding selection of biographies. On the other hand, their weakness is their few new non-fiction books.
Being a Yelper, I enjoy trying new restaurants and exploring new kinds of food. I carry this philosophy with music. The CD selection fulfills my appetite in exploring new music, experiencing new sounds from different artists. Their CDs range from the Eagles "Hotel California" to Billy Joel "An Innocent Man." Out of the three major Henderson libraries, this has the ultimate CD selection.
What I really enjoy about this library besides the fact that I live nearby is that unlike the Clark County Library system, I don't have to drive across the Valley if I badly want a book, CD, or DVD. For example, last week I badly wanted to borrow "The History of the Eagles" DVD. If I was using the Clark County Library system, I'd have to drive to Spring Valley or Centennial Hills. On the other hand, this library had it. If it didn't, the furthest branch would be the Gibson library a few miles away. Another thing I notice is that when a book is in heavy demand in the Clark County Library system, it could be available here which was the case with the David Bowie biographies.
The library is state-of-the-art. To check out a book you scan your card and tadah it's ready to check out. That is unless your charges exceed $6.
When I hang out in this library, there is a perception that beverages are allowed inside. When I walk inside the lobby, a Coke machine greets me. The sign says "No alcohol, No drugs, No Guns..." but nothing prohibiting beverages.
This library is no joke. However, it's hours are a joke. Because a major metropolitan library is closed on Sundays and Mondays, I am deducting a star. In my opinion, libraries are important community centers that need to be open every day into the late hours.
This is the closest library to my house. I will be returning a pile of material soon. It is guaranteed that I will be returning to the Green Valley Library in the very near future.
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