We wandered into this bookshop after dinner one evening and fell in love!! Sadly we live a couple…read morehours away but this would quickly become a regular spot if we lived nearby. The decor in this store is fabulous! Books galore (obviously good for a book store). I want a room in my home to look like the Painted Porch! It's cozy and full of possibilities. We didn't purchase anything so I can't speak to service, but the books were normally priced for a bookstore that sells new books. Overall, a great store with a good selection!

The Painted Porch Bookstore feels like if that couple in your friend group, the ones everyone…read moreaspires to be, decided to share their personal library with the world. The couple who reads voraciously, has exceptional taste, thinks critically about what they consume, and can explain exactly why each book matters. After years of friends asking for recommendations, they finally thought: why not open the collection to everyone? So they found a space, bought dozens of copies of their favorite books, and created something extraordinary. That's the Painted Porch. It's a jewel to anyone who reads. A gift to anyone who considers themselves a lifelong learner. The staff embodies this same spirit. Corey, Kim, and Peyton are all lovely souls and are an absolute pleasure to interact with. Kim's book recommendations alone are a testament to what happens when people genuinely love where they work and who they work with. Thank you, Ryan. And most especially, thank you, Sam.

Fun place for kids! Really enjoyed it. Quiet and clean! Lady at the front desk was really nice and…read morewelcoming.

I came here for an event. I personally thought they hyped it up more for what it was. It was good…read morefor my 3 yr old but I'm not sure if much older would have enjoyed it as much. Overall the library looked good, it's not big, however it seemed like they had a little of everything. It's not bad for a card either. Apparently it's free if you are in the city limits of Elgin, otherwise it's $15/year.

The Cedar park library is a modern, updated space that offers a dedicated kids area with an indoor…read moreslide, sensory play and books for all ages. The outdoor playscape is also a great addition. Kids can easily spend 1-2 hours here without getting bored. The second floor hosts adult books and board games for check out. There are small meeting rooms available for booking too.

So impressed by the new Cedar Park library! Absolutely stunning design - the artistic outdoor…read moreplayground centered around a bird structure, the thinkery-style indoor children's play area, and floor to ceiling glass windows offering stunning views from all floors. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the library offers excellent programming for kids and adults, a large book selection, reservable meeting rooms, a coffee shop, and more. On Saturday mornings there is a lovely farmers market next to the library as well. Parking can be a challenge at times. This library is a true cornerstone of the community, a third place for my kids and I, and absolutely worth the hype!

Lots of books and friendly people neat art great place to hang out looking for more neat eventsread more

Fabulous! Great programs, a community gathering place,…read morehelpful staff, a welcoming environment to sit and read!

My goodness what a gorgeous library! It has everything you could need - NOT JUST BOOKS!…read more They have Chromebooks you can borrow. Or computers you can use there. There are meeting rooms you can use. There are games on the shelves that you can play. They offer classes on a variety of subjects! I saw one on bicycle maintenance! They even have a 3D printer you can send them a file for and they will print it! There is the cutest cafe and a gift shop! The best part of all is the rooftop patio! You can grab that coffee, grab a book and hang out and take in the gorgeous views of the lake! I love it and can't wait to go back!

Pros - Great view of the Colorado revir and the bridge…read more Feels very scenic outside as you step outside of cafe creme. - fast wifi Cons - despite being an extra-ordinary location: view from the outdoor patio is unbeatable! However, for some reason, lot of sketchy people seem to be around businesses in this Area especially the library. Crime rate is pretty high. So, be careful and be aware of safety situations which ocassionally arises out of nowhere. There hasn't been a day I haven't seen Police, EMS around here. Some bad incidents seem to be always happening around. It feels like as if bad people and crimes are ruining the beautiful parts of Austin City. - has no tall bar / tall seats

San Marcos Library is an amazing place. Great selection of books to check out. The Library has…read moregreat areas for meetings ot studying. The staff is amazing and helpful. Always a great place to go for checking out a good read.

I love our library! Despite being an older building, it is very well maintained and feels like a…read morenew structure. It offers a special teen section where anyone can peruse for a book, but only teens can sit and enjoy the dimmed and subdued atmosphere. This is quite the opposite for the bright and open children's section with a massive offering of books for the littles, ages 0 and up. Board books, picture books, short bed time stories, classic fairy tales, and the longer fare you might remember from elementary and middle school. Also with on this section, you will find a large meeting space for groups and readings, and a smaller play room you can book for play dates or just to get your gaggle of kids out of the house. They also sponsor the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program as a push to promote parent involvement in their kids' early literacy. I haven't used the facility's other meeting rooms and study carousels, but they have much to offer the community.

I work from home and when I come to visit my aunt and need to get away I am so incredibly grateful…read morefor this little haven. The Pflugerville community library is so perfect for children and adults alike! WiFi is fast, plenty of tables and chairs for you to read or work, and the staff are super kind! I had to print a few documents today and all I had to do was email it to an address and they printed it quickly for me for 10 cents a sheet in black and white. Super easy and convenient since I was already there! Unfortunately they don't have a licensed notary onsite but the UPS is close nearby that also offers this service. Highly recommend you stop in and say hello if you're in the area and want to support your local library!!

Pflugerville is very fortunate to have this library and its staff. The staff is very patient and…read morehelpful to assist. So many useful resources available.

One of my favorite places. I'm there at least once a week, often more. It's a great place to work…read moreor study, I love the rotating art, and the events I've attended have been fun and well run. I admit I missed the old library for a while (ah, nostalgia), but the new one is really an incredible place and a wonderful asset to the community. The staff are friendly and helpful. My purchase suggestions are almost always requested. I have to pay for the paid membership since I'm outside city limits, which is a bit of a bummer, but I'm happy to support the library. The benefits I get far outweigh the cost.

Update: I revisit this Library every week; LOVE the quiet…read moreof the 3rd floor & seats along the perimeter walls... great for working , writing my next pub.

We decided to randomly visit other branches of Austin Public Libraries we haven't been too. This is…read morea former theater where some of Dazed and Confused was filmed. While the staff at the 2 locations we have been too have friendly staff this staff was a different level. So friendly and talkative. It is a smaller place but they make good use of it. Glad we got here, we checked out a few books and bought a few. We had a good time.

A small neighborhood library with plenty of parking spaces. There were sufficient tables and…read morechairs. However, I didn't see any private rooms. The interior has nicely decorated celling and walls. Howere it was a little depressing because there were no windows for sunlight. Bathrooms were clean. My main purpose for the visit was to read some magazines that I don't subscribe to. The magazine inventory was lacking. There were about three magazines on the rack with Texas Monthly being the only worthy one to read. I was disappointed not to see any National magazines. Maybe there was a budget cut. DVDs, music CDs, and books for adults and children were well stocked and with great varieties. Overall, this is a good library.