Good library except for the Permissibility of plugging laptops and mobile phones

A good place to read, quiet. Only wished it had more seats and books and you could charge devices there to work with. At least its free, in Lagos.

Very good study environment, though I feel theres need for more books and users should be more conscious of the maintenance.

Its a very very nice place to read and have access to computers with good internet connection.They have lots of books too, its a standard library

Wasnt comfortable with the fact that there was no provision to charge laptops. Also prior to the information I got when I called to make enquiries about fre WiFi. I was shocked to discover it wasnt exactly true on reaching there. Nice building but could be better

Here today! Not enough parking space for more than 10 cars at a time. Cool atmosphere! A lil soft tune 🎶 plays... Dont know if its like that at other times but I came here for a group reading session. Its quiet though. Close proximity to the road. Ambience welcome. Courteous and welcoming staff anyway.

Good place. Courteous staff. Only minus is they tend to ration use of air conditioning. I guess its Covid-19. Waiting to see what happens post-Covid

Tip: this library wasnt this beautiful until Guaranty Trust Bank came on board.This is a public library which is a very wonderful place to read. It has spaces for laptop users and theres a computer section too (1 hour per person). The shelves are fitted with nice books and I found two of John Grishams books there. The air conditioners may be faulty but the place is great. And theres a carpark too.All you need to use this place is an ID card. Great place.

Its a nice library, they have reading room also a place to use computer and also a place to use your laptop you can also stay in the garden it is lovelyTheir shot coming is they have no place to charge your laptop while using it a zero for me

Place where you can work your brain with different books

It’s a quiet and cozy library on Herbert Macaulay way. All you need to do is come with your valid ID card, hand sanitizer and wear a face mask. The downside is that the library is small, so you may get there and have to wait or leave because it is filled up

Arguably one of the best public libraries I have been to.

Serene environment.Very clean and tidy.

Fantastic idea. Also spacious and not fully packed.

Waooh, it a Great resource center Especially For People Within Yaba Environs And Even Beyond.Cosy Weather And A Comfortable Reading EnvironmentThe Only Cons Is That It Can Only Take A Hand Full People At A Time.

A very good atmosphere and a wonderful place to spend quality time reading.

Its a very nice place

The place is a very nice place to read, and the librarian are friendly asli

Well what can I say, the library seem like a good place to read from the outside because of the cute building but a closer look and feel, got me disappointed. I believe it is poorly maintained, my first and only experience was a horrible one just yesterday 4/2/2021. I got there a few minutes after opening hours, there was no light, i got signed in and I settled to study, after some hours there was still no light, i went to ask if the Gen wd come up soon, the response i got was that there was no diesel so if PHCN doesn’t restore light, there won’t be light. I had no choice than to leave cos I needed to charge my laptop to continue. The hot weather didn’t make it any easier. Though social distancing and no face mask no entry was enforced which was a good thing.So overall, I wd give them a 5 out of 10

If you need a cool, coordinated and well disciplined reference library to read, YouRead is your best stop.

Nice place to read

The library is really nice. I had a good time reading there. Although sometimes if you don’t get there early no space

A place to read with a conducive environment

Go with an ID card, turn phone silent, drop your bag at the reception box, collect a seat number. They now close at 3pm maybe coz of the pandemic. 1 issue i have is that their table numbering is scattered. You cant really trace a seat number. But generally, a silent and mild avenue to read.

Its full of interesting books

You cant actually borrow books. Its a convenient place to study but the staff have nasty attitudes

Ok google, I am personally offended, this is how I get to miss reviewing place I go to cos google is not requesting for a review...Level up google, level up 😀😒 I strayed too far, I know, let me come back to the library... So I heard the You Read library was originally built in 1966, not sure what the real name was but apparently it was later renamed after Herbert Macaulay. Truth is I have been passing there every now and then, Infact there are times I have needed and looked for a library, never knew there was one right under my nose...not until GTBank decided to change the whole aesthetic of the building through its You Read CSR Initiative, if I can remember vividly this was around last year cant specifically remember the month and as usual I was just passing by and bam, behold the beautiful piece boldly captioned You Read right in front of me talk about rebranding at first I was at war with my eyes, this cant be a library, it is too beautiful to be a library and then the little sense left of me yet to be blown away at that moment told me to go in and ask. Which I did and they said they were officially lunching on that day, advising me to come back next week, I asked if there was a membership or what the entry process was and they just advised I bring an ID card. Wow, I left in awe and disbelief well to cut the already long story short they have been opened to the general public since then and here you can find the academic and non-academic books, internet-enabled computers never used one but I am sure they do have them tho it accepts the use of personal computer, exhibitions, and even more it is accessible to everyone from toddlers to scholars, young or old and the shocker there is a section for free programming classes sponsored by Lagos state and it is monthly. My only concern are the library attendants or officers they are good, they are trying, at least they are as active as they can possibly get and there is still room for more training especially on relation. There is a lot going on here you should probably check it out yourself. Pheeew did I write a Novel or nah, well I am talking about a library what do you expect 😀😀😀 I have even more to say but I had to end it impromptu, just check it out and it will all make sense...

Impressive as always, social distancing dully enforced. No Face mask, no entry.

Presently gtb library.

Very nice experience

The library is as silent as a cemetery

Moderately equipped

The library is financed and maintained by GT Bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The facilities are standard and has a decent environment for studying. Theres a small parking lot inside. However, the noise from moving vehicles often may be a disturbance, but nonetheless, a quieter area inside the building will save you the noise.

Good place to read

A newly upgraded library.

Interesting place to visit when you need to read

Its a conducive place for learning.

A very cool place to read

Nice library

It has a lovely ambience. It has lease able spaces to host book readings and launching. With adult and kids libraries.

With the Herbert Macaulay Library upgrade being a GTBank You Read initiative, no doubt that this library would be a go to resource centre for learning and research.The upgrades are tastefully done, with the orange theme all over the place. Theres the library with computers, a lounge for eating, an outdoor area, an ATM and a mini hall.This library comes recommended.

Cool place to read and explore in world of knowledge 🙌

Cool and quiet place to read

I will definitely be updating photos of this place as soon as I am able to change my devices. Great place to study. You can bring non-oily foods. Is open 8.30 am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm in Saturday. You need a valid ID to gain entrance. Parking lot is will not contain more than 12 cars. Students, workers, readers all welcome. I am thinking of donating my books once I am done with them. Kudos @gtbank and LASG.

Its quiet, great atmosphere for studying, very well maintained, and the staff are professionally strict with the rules.

It located about 10minutes walk from dominous pizza, Agnes. One of the best library I have been to. It has a place where you can use your laptop, a place where to read for kids and adults. It fully air conditioned. It also have a yard where you can seat and discuss. Currently Codelagos is happening in the centre and one the rooms Is for this purpos e. It has a projector, a rest roomThere is an help deskThere is also a newspaper section where you can read newspapers

Cool Library

Its a really cool library with modern facilities (computers, air-conditioning etc). I found the staff to be quite helpful on my first visit and the atmosphere was quite serene

It is a nice library. I visit there frequently

Around 2017 when I needed to look for a spot to use my laptop in Lagos, Herbert Macaulay Library (HML) came top of the list. There is a lounge area where you can come with your laptop and extension and internet and get free power to use your laptop with.There is also a reading section where you can take books and read (you cant borrow though).There is a newspaper section where you can sit and read newspaper.There is a courtyard where you can talk and exercise.And there is the CodeLagos where Lagos State Government teach how to code for free.You need your ID card to access the services here though. Lovely place

Beautiful facade, serene environment, located at the heart of yaba, just few metres away from university of Lagos. There is parking space for less than 30 cars, traffic holdup could be a bit serious during rush hours, there is a Gtbank atm 🏧 gallery at the entrance of the library. Interior in itself is interesting.

Quiet, clean and conducive. Many thanks to GTbank for the upgrade

They prevent you from charging your pc when they are on Generator(they claim too much connected PCs zaps fuel, smh) really funny though. Apart from that, its all good.

Conducive environment to study, take short self paced courses and prepare for exams.

You Read is an amazing library. The environment is perfect for reading.

Such an amazing initiative by Lagos State Government and GTBank. I like the fact that it has a Coding Training Room. It’s free to use the Library. All you need is a valid ID Card. You can come with your laptop but no wifi for it. But they have computers with internet services. It opened from 8:30am - 4pm.

So nice

Herbert Marcaulay library is one of the best in Nigeria its well equipped, and very condusive for studying. The environment is quiet, the Halls are well equipped, they even have air conditioning in all the rooms.They also have Pi Top computers for you to access ebooks. They also have standby generator for constant power supply.Although at times there will not be enough fuel available to power the generator. Guarantee Trust Bank is one of the major partners sponsoring the initiative. Other big organizations should also invest in projects like this which will have great impact on education.Another thing that is needed is free internet services that will allow people to be able to research on the internet. I believe this is achievable if more organizations can invest their funds in the project.

The unveiling of the newly renovated library by GTBank is impressive. I was not prepared for what they turned it into - Well furnished and tastefully so. Definitely, a source of pride for the workers. Books are still being put up, while the eLibrary is ready for use. I observed Spectranet lacked service around here but should hopefully improve for use as I am also aware that is the service provider deployed to the library. A must-go to place to see what Lagos State is bringing back through its partnerships with the public sector.

The best place for some quiet and research! Great initiative!

The space get filled up,people were sent to this open space.When there is space inside,people were called at random instead of first come first serve basis

Its a wonderful initiative, but compared to its peers on the global platform, this library doesnt stand a competitive chance. The books there are super old editions, plus I think I have more books personally than this library

Lagos State intervention in conjunction with the GTBank ,

It was a very Conducive Environment to Read in.

There is internet and computer free to use

Awesome Library in Yaba .

Awesome ambience plus ease to work

Serene and comfortable place to read

I missed here

Its productive

Library Management is of quality standard.

Great

Fascinating