A decent library with a slim selection of books and other media. I've found that this particular…read morelocation tends to lean more conservative than balanced for my taste. However, if there is a book in the Gaston Library library that you're interested in; you can have it delivered to the Mt Holly branch within a matter of days.

The toddler story time at this location is stellar! Debra was so funny & animated & patient with…read morethe children. She clearly has a passion for children & for promoting a love of reading. The story time is very interactive and entertaining. The library itself seems to have a good selection of children's books. The library is very convenient to down town Mt Holly. The only down side is limited parking.

It has been so long that we've been able to walk into a library, coming to this one felt like such…read morea privilege. We were a little lost finding a parking space since we came in through the staff parking side, and there are no "main doors." But the library is so large, having little doors all around I suppose is most suitable. So that's another thing, it's large! And I love it! It's a two story library (from what I saw), with clearly marked sections and a wonderful children's area. We immediately got ourselves library cards and began toward the children's section. My son was excited to choose new books to read (all dinosaurs and trucks of course), my daughter had a blast exploring a new open space, and neither of them wanted to leave at the end. They offer plenty of reading areas, small tables with activities, and a little computer area for children as well. The staff were extremely friendly and gave us some flyers on family events. I LOVE when libraries have tons of community events. Movie nights, crafts, toddler reading times, and bingo are all offered. They apparently have a separate auditorium for it all, which we didn't get to see, but sounds really exciting. We are excited to come again when we go for a new round of books.

Lovely clean big building Well organized with very helpful…read morestaff There is a decent audible book section that I use the most. The children section is wonderful. There is a quiet seating section just for them where they can sit and read for as long as they want. There is someone to help the kids find books they might like. Several computer stations upstairs so you won't have to wait They also have a copy machine. The best sellers go fast any you usually have to be put on a wait list. You still need to get a card to check anything out but that only takes a few minutes to get

A secondary branch to the main Gaston County Library, the Union Road Branch is much smaller…read more They may not have as vast a selection of the main library, but they still have a good amount of books. I almost like this one better because you can actually browse pretty much every book on every shelf. Plus, it's not nearly as crowded so you have a lot of space to yourself without worrying about the other people around you. It's nothing large, but they do carry a good amount of books. And with the quaintness & quietness, this place can be a welcomed change from the hustle & bustle of the main county library.

We attend the toddler time here with our kids on occasion and while this location may be smaller…read morethey seem a lot more organized and put on a great show for the kids! My son loves chasing the bubbles afterwards!

Lowell Branch is the "craft center" branch in Gastonia. It's a small library with a variety of odds…read moreand ends inside, including lots of kid-friendly stations. You'll find everything from your basic: book, DVD, computers and electronic resources. But, if you walk to the back of the library, you'll also discover a light board along with craft books, art supplies and even a handful of children's toys. Lowell branch also offers an multimedia room where they host activities for all ages, this summer I stuck around to watch kiddos making ice cream with cream, sugar, vanilla, ice and rock salt. However, as far a libraries go, Lowell is a very low-key, country branch. The librarians are friendly but it's very basic. You won't find a lot of space to study, but they do offer 2-3 round tables that might sit two if you don't both have a lot of things and outlets can be round in the floor. Hours are also limited for this local branch but if you have an electronic vehicle, you'll be in luck. They offer a electronic wifi charing station and of course free wifi.

Cool library/tech center for kids. I know it doesn't make sense to most but this place has a bunch…read moreof tech gadgets and creative centers for kids to explore and create artwork to take home. Very cool twist on a normal library.

The Dallas Branch Library is a very underrated spot to hang out, chill, and get some work done. The…read morepeople who work here are super friendly and respectful. When I went, I had not been in several years, and did not have any sort of account. They said that I did not need to have one. I was able to use their computer for free, and they helped me with printing out a piece of paper that I was able to use on a letter I was mailing out. The printing was also free! They have plenty of books on the shelves that you will be able to check out. The inside is very cozy and makes you feel at ease. It smells nice inside and is very cleanly.

In this quiet neighborhood, this Little Free Library is at a slight elbow in the road and is easy…read moreto spot. Tall and thin, a light brown with a pointed roof. The single door opens to reveal shelves well loaded in books. A little jumbled but there are paperbacks and hardcovers here including some retired library books. Thrillers and mystery and science fiction and young adult and biography. Lots of options! This is charter number 155862 and while it does not have the steward's name listed, the online entry in the Little Free Library database map reads, "I am a children's book author ('Saving Suzie Q') and love to read. Reading opens up so many worlds and stretches our minds and hearts! Our library charter was sponsored by my father and was designed and built by a friend and fellow student in our taekwondo school. Please stop by!" [Review 117 of 2025 - 4086 in North Carolina - 23684 overall]

On three separate afternoons in the past two weeks (between 3PM and 5PM), I witnessed the homeowner…read morestand in her doorway and loudly yell at neighborhood children who were playing catch or bouncing a ball within their own yard or in the adjacent sidewalk--not even entering her property. The tone was abrupt and startling--not a polite request like "Please keep the ball out of my direction," but a raised, seemingly aggressive command. It clearly frightened the kids, who briefly froze or ran away. Even though the library is available, the unwelcoming behavior fully undermines any desire to use it. The contrast between the resource offered and the hostility displayed is jarring.

This Little Free Library is located along a very straight road in a residential neighborhood. With…read morehouses and driveways along the road and some kids playing on bicycles, it was easy to spot this brown wood library with a corrugated metal roof. Three sides are clear panels which is pretty. Standing on a single post, the one door opens to two shelves of books. The library was very full today and neatly shelved with two layers of books. Lots of paperbacks, many hardcovers. I spotted mystery and thriller and young adult and childrens books as well as some romance and reference. A good variety. This is 99545 and has the name "Bellevue Reader's Delight" with the steward's email address and this caption, "A dream of some 2-3 years came true when Cov-19 recommended social distancing/isolation. We used 7 weekends to build this little library. We used less than $50 in materials using materials we had from other household projects. The hinges and door handles came from cabinets in an older home. May our love of reading be shared with our neighbors. Feel free to take a book, leave a book, come by to discuss a book! Enjoy!" [Review 111 of 2025 - 4080 in North Carolina - 23678 overall]

This bright blue plastic Little Free Library is located in the parking area in front of the pool of…read morethe Stowe Creek development. It's hard to miss at that color and there is a large parking lot for you to utilize while browsing. The blue box stands on a single post under a lamppost and has a door secured by a twist catch. Inside, it is completely full. Nearly all paperbacks, mostly fiction and some self-help and non-fiction. A good variety. This is charger number 93752 and the online caption reads, "Stowe Creek HOA's Little Free Library, located at the corner of Green Mountain Road and Lifeline Lane, was an idea of a Stowe Creek resident in 2019. Several Stowe Creek volunteers researched and selected the library and location. The Stowe Creek HOA purchased the library. Our management group, CAMS Management, volunteered their services to install the library. We hope it is a positive addition to our neighborhood and community!" [Review 16877 overall - 3206 in North Carolina - 390 of 2022.]

Been traveling to Book-A-Million for about 10 years now and It's become a big part of my life…read more Disregard the negative reviews your seeing about it being cluttered or unkept, it's just a very full place. Every shelf is stocked with a huge selection of novels, games, toys (alot of learning toys great for younger childred) and board games. If you're a D&D/Pathfinder player the prices are a little high but not unreasonable for some of their books, and they do have some of the harder to find items (clear dice for those of you who like your rolls fair). There are better coffee shops out there than the one inside, but I like the charm of the little place. They're reasonable in price and the coffee and tea is really good. The fact is, while Barns and Noble has no presence in Gastonia, Books-A-Million is here, and often busy. In a time when bookstores are shutting down this is one store I don't see going anywhere.

Not a Fan of the Service Here…read more I'm not sure what's going on, but the "manager" Gabriel needs to work on his people skills. Walked in looking for a specific book, and he practically barked at me to ask what I wanted. Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere I'd expect from a bookstore. He didn't even bother to help me find the book I was looking for, just grunted and pointed me in the general direction of the shelves. Definitely won't be back. 0/5 stars from me.