This library is great. It's a beautiful space, it's got games, puzzles, an extensive children's…read moresection, and it has work tables with attached spots to plug in tech. The wifi is free, and the people are friendly. I'm so glad I stopped in!

Decided on a whim to apply for a library card within the Brazoria County Library system. Well…read moreactually, maybe it wasn't on a whim. I needed to locate a book for a discussion (professionally related) and the Pearland Library was the only location to have it. So shout out to the Brazoria County Library system! Thanks! I've visited this location once to pickup my library hold. I explored for a short period of time but not for very long. I was able to grab my hold off the shelf with ease and get it checked out with the library staff member. Kudos to them because I didn't have my physical library card with me. I chose to give them a call first to ensure not having my physical card wouldn't be a problem. Staff members were nice and helpful. This location is spacious. When I'm in the area, I'll definitely return. Oh something else to note - a huge green flag (!!) for this library system is that you can apply for the library card online and they will send your card to you in the mail. Talk about accessibility, am I right?

The library isn't overly large nor is it super tiny; it seems as it's just right to some. There…read moreisn't enough tables located in quiet areas. The children's section wasn't completely separated from the adult section as I could hear rambunctious kids talking oh so loudly and playing as if they don't understand the concept of silence. It does seem like the selection of audiobooks and DVDs is far greater than what Parker Williams and Freeman library has combined. Though, this isn't a Harris county library branch. I'm not sure if that's the reason why they don't have wifi for guests. The staff wasn't very welcoming as when I walked in I wasn't greeted, just stared at like I was an alien from outer space. However, one of the shelving assistant that had a Irish accent or British accent was polite and showed that she was friendly. They have early voting going on now in a separate room. There aren't any tile floors just carpet and no bad odor inside. Also, the parking wasn't limited meaning there is lots of spots available. It's pretty convenient to find, if you're traveling from Green Tee just drive straight onto Liberty Dr., it's on the right side across from City Hall. Just off of 518, right before you get to the episcopal church.

The librarian was very helpful. There is a lot of historical information here such as the ships…read moresuch as Alyssa. It is the oldest library in Texas. We saw a video about the ships and a globe when Texas was a sovereign nation. The librarian also recommended the Galveston County museum.

We genuinely love this library. I grew up coming here but now I bring my kid here to check out…read morebooks and play in their great kids section whenever we are in town. The museum upstairs is spectacular and really honors the island and its history.

My home computer is acting up. I need a new one now, so I came in to use the computer here. I'm…read moreglad I can. Everyone is so helpful here. Ten stars.

I am so happy that one of my favorite places is back open. I was able to place some books on hold…read morefor pickup. They have a number you can call and someone brings the books out to you or you can go inside and pick them up from the hold section. I chose to go inside. I didnt know where I placed my library cards but the clerk was able to help me. She even renewed my cards and checked me out. There is also a drive up book return box in the front of the building now. Seems like they are open at full capacity now.

Excellent library!! They also allow non-Rice students to enter which is nice (just need to present…read morephoto ID) with guest WiFi. Plenty of study spaces with outlets. They even have a seed garden! (Can take 3 seed packets per person). Very cool!

My go-to study spot on campus as a Rice student! They stopped being 24/7 since the pandemic (sad),…read morebut still a solid place to work. It gets quieter as you go higher up in the building, so adjust your sound levels accordingly.

No issues anymore. They fixed the internet. Hours open should be longer. Nice atmosphere. Staff…read morehelpful

In essence, it's a typical library. They offer three study rooms, available for two-hour…read morereservations. The staff's demeanor was neutral - neither particularly welcoming nor cold. The study room itself is somewhat outdated but still serviceable. However, I did encounter what felt like an undercurrent of bias from one of the librarians. While using the study room, something about my appearance - perhaps the combination of my skin color and my casual attire of shorts and an oversized sweater - seemed to trigger a prejudiced reaction. It's possible the librarian didn't realize or care that my 'starving artist' look was actually the result of my hectic life as a med student cramming for exams. A word of advice for fellow people of color considering a visit: you might find it beneficial to dress in a more conventional, 'soccer mom' style to sidestep any potential judgment.

This public library is great if you're around NASA and need a place to lounge. It's not immediately…read moreoff I-45 so it can be easily missed among the car-centric chaos and stores with big signs. I was in the area with 2 hours to spare before my next activity, but wasn't in a spending mood so I stopped by. There's always plenty of comfortable chairs, wooden tables, and public computers open for use. The workers are always polite and helpful if you need to use a computer or reserve a room. I've also used this place several times in the past several years to get some studying done. I've never had issues. There are 2 private rooms on the 2nd floor with a customizable air blower in each room. It functions well as both ventilation and white noise. You face a window to the front entrance which is great for letting sunlight in. However, the room is quite small so it's not ideal for claustrophobic people. I forgot to take a picture but this place has a children's only area as well. The windows are decorated with creative memes and other drawings that add to its kid-friendliness. Looks like a great place to bring your kid here. I've seen more impressive libraries around Houston but this one is by no means bad. It's nice to see libraries still alive and well in this environment. Check it out if you're nearby!

Such a great library and great people. They are open late on the weekdays too. I think until 9pm…read more It's so much cleaner than other libraries around Houston which I highly appreciate.

I bring my family here often, and it's a great library! The staff is always helpful, and they have…read morea great selection of books. It's especially great for those with small kids, they have a dedicated area on the first floor for small children to have fun, including a computer area as well as well as a play area with children's toys. I often see many families take their kids here on the weekend to read and play. They also have planned activities throughout the week such as story time for kids of all ages. We applied for a library card here and the process was seamless as well. Overall a great library, highly recommend for everyone in the community!

The Sienna Branch Library is a wonderful library. The building is relatively new, so things are in…read moregood shape, and it's a pleasant place to browse books, read, study, or visit with the kids. There is a large selection of books, so it's a great place to browse. They just had an outdoor story time yesterday for babies and young kids, and it was really well executed. The youth librarians involved were well prepared and engaging, so it was a fun time for both kids and adults. Parking is plentiful and free (unlike at the University Branch Library, where parking has to be validated if it's over 1 hour and you risk getting a ticket if you park in the wrong place).

Fort Bend County Libraries University Branch location is located in Sugar Land next to the…read moreUniversity of Houston's Sugar Land campus/university library. Spacious and filled with many resources for community members, students, and library card holders. I've been to this location many times. During my most recent visit I stopped in to pick up my Summer Reading Color Our World prizes! I stopped by two information desks and eventually they informed me that I needed to go upstairs. Once I made it to that desk, the ladies were helpful. I'll be sure to take a picture of my rewards for the Grown Ups Reading Challenge. I received water bottles, sticky notes/flags/pens, drawstring bag, and pen pouches. Defintely worth stopping by and joining the reading challenge! If I'm in the area this is a library I'd return to.

Fort Bend County (FBC) Library was a safe haven when we lost power due to Hurricane Beryl. The AC…read morealone here was the best part compared to the stifling heat inside of our home. There's plenty of seating inside. Computers were also available to use for up to four consecutive hours once I obtained a library card and number to sign in. If you need to charge your phones or electronic devices, there are plenty of outlets available. There's first come first serve study rooms for those that do require more concentration. For a person who loves reading books for learning and for pleasure, this place was great. I haven't combed through a physical book in a long time, since we have pdfs and Kindle apps on our iPhones. But, this library was refreshing. They even have manga books translated to English. Here, you can borrow any book from and return it to any fort bend county library in 21 days. That's awesome. In addition, they have study rooms here and computers for kids to play games on. On their website, FBC libraries also have book clubs you can attend or reserve new books that are released to borrow. Not sure how long it takes for anyone to actually get a new book, though. Plus, it's relatively quiet here, so I feel extremely productive when I'm here to do any sort of work. My regret is that I didn't find this spot sooner. They're even open on Saturdays if you need to work on some things. Logistics-wise, this library is actually located within the UH-SL campus. When you enter, the library is on your left side. Just follow the signs for library parking. Since I went during post-Hurricane Beryl, the gate lever was open to the parking lot. However, during normal business hours, you need to take a ticket before entering the lot and validate your parking ticket with the library staff before you leave the library parking lot. Overall, I will be coming back here again when I need some quiet time or work done.