Monongahela Area Library

I'm pleasantly surprised. Given the close proximity to the Carnegie system in Pittsburgh I wasn't sure what to expect. However, in little Monongahela this is a gem of a library. It's newer as libraries go and they've got a lot of selection in a small space. Better still they participate with Washington County Library System so any book in the system can be shipped here. They're also in the 21st century and offer e books and other online tools and resources.

Great kids area, friendly staff. Check out their calendar, there are always events for all age groups

I can't say much about the books for grownups, but the kids' library is great. There is a little gazebo inside the room and a ton of toys, games, puzzles, and educational tools for kids of various ages. Restrooms are clean and perfect for parents who may need to change a diaper.

I have a client with disabilities who loves to use this library. I'm really just having a very hard time understanding why my client has been asked REPEATEDLY to 'turn down the noise on the computer' when this is the loudest library within 3 counties! If it's not the staff, it's the activities they allow in the 'QUIET ZONE' . These noises absolutely exceed any noise my client has ever made at any library.

It's a pretty nice spot during the school year to read. They do not have a very wide selection to choose from, but they do provide the required reading books for the local high schools. Some of the workers were kind of rude and allowed screaming kids to run around, but its a really nice place despite that.