There is enough parking spaces to accommodate members and people who need to drop in for some much…read moreneeded studying. They have early voting going and it wasn't crowded to the point you have no where to park. They usually don't have law enforcement here but today they do. I am guessing to supervise the early voters. The library is quiet. The staff are friendly, nice and accommodating. Masks are encouraged. They do have a temperature machine at the entrance. The reason for the 4 out of 5 rating are for the bathrooms and the back wall desks! They needed more attention. The bathrooms do not have paper towel dispensers but there were toilet tissues. The back wall desks had crumbs from snackers. I would highly suggest being Lysol wipes if you need to study back here. Overall a good library to study and catch up on reading or surf the net.

I have been coming here for a couple of years and love it. They have a kid's section that is…read moreperfect for my 1.5 year old daughter. They have books, toys, puzzles, and coloring sheets to keep them entertained. It is a big library with all different sections and is nice and quiet. The librarians there are so sweet and helpful and there is plenty of parking. I love coming to this library!

I really enjoyed this library. It's quiet and clean. The staff was friendly too…read more They have several programs for kids which I love. I will be back soon

Looking for a free place to get some work done? This is an option. However, in true "you get what…read moreyou pay for" fashion, the Decatur Library is in need of an update. It's tidy, but not clean, and the carpet and furniture is ready for replacement. I'd be able to comfortably stop in here briefly to get something quick done, but would not be comfortable here for a full day. For context: I was seeking a place to do some work remotely while my daughter was in day camp in Decatur. This was one of the first places I tried, but I found better locations after this. I'm certain this is a great resource for the local community. There appears to be a community center next door where small children (maybe a day camp) were out playing in the "backyard" area; there was a small gathering of likely unhoused people on the front lawn of the library (likely a welcomed gathering spot for them during the day); inside the back entrance, there was a beautiful display of award-winning artwork and poetry from children across the county; there are clean restroom facilities; and there is ample parking in the rear of the building plus a rear entrance for easy access after parking.

Great library. Friendly staff. Outside seating areas; plenty of parking. Got my library card and…read morewill check other branches soon.

I came to the Hairston Crossing Library on a Monday afternoon for studying, and quite honestly, I…read morehadn't been here in more than a decade, but it looks like several renovations have been done since I last stepped in. Computers are available front and center as you walk in, and there are tables for studying, large ones that can seat 4 people at a time. There's also smaller tables that line the walls that seat two people at a time. Each table has its own outlet if you have your devices that need powering, and while I did hear some beeping noises from time to time, it was pretty quiet. An entire section in the rear of the library houses a children's book area with a table for kids. Of course throughout the library are several rows of books and staff were on hand to help anyone who needed it. The parking lot is decently sized, having no problems finding a parking spot. While the parking lot was easy to find a space, it was a bit challenging to find a table. Library computers were all being used at the time of my visit, and every table had at least one person sitting at it, so sometimes you have to share, which is what I did. Smaller library with limited books, but it does the job for me, especially when i'm just trying to study. I'd happily come back.

Really rad bookstore. A great addition to the community! We went to a game night and had a blast,…read morepicked up a cool game.

I finally made it to The Vibrary! I've passed by more times than I can count, so to finally step…read moreinside and experience the subtle, cozy vibe was amazing. I met a friend here on a Saturday evening, and it was quiet in the best way. A few people sat at the bar, a couple others on the couches, and I grabbed an open couch tucked in the corner--perfect spot. I've been on a sobriety journey, so I already knew I'd be ordering kombucha after checking the menu online earlier. What I didn't realize was that the other non-alcoholic option listed was actually a wine--and wow, it was good! It reminded me of a Pinot Grigio. Honestly, I could've had another, but without the buzz, I figured one was enough. I'm giving four stars only because I'd love to see a few more non-alcoholic wines or beverage options on the menu. Other than that, I absolutely loved the space and the energy here. I'll definitely be back--this is one of those places you go for the feels.

love the staff, they finally seem to have it right. The manager is no non-sense with great customer…read moreservice she remembers my name what i read, what my husband reads and my children! They are open on Saturday's now which is great because i can take my son to the free movies they have pretty frequently. Last month I came to pick up a request and ended up learning about african american superheros. This library is a pretty happening place and i recently found out about the postcard program which i must say is pretty neat. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome.

Trash . Small not a good library Parking sucks as well …read more.. I don't understand why they don't have better library's

This was my very first experience at Northlake-Barbara Loar library. Occasionally this location…read moreholds wonderful community events. Recently they had one called "Northlake on the Lawn Karaoke for Seniors". This was an outing we'd planned for my mom to attend and we were all really looking forward to it. This was a registration only event and you needed tickets to attend. On the website it was stated that the event would be held from 12pm-2pm. I arrived around 12:45pm and noticed a sign in the entryway regarding the event and directions about where to go. I also noticed that contrary to what was stated online, the time listed on the sign was 12pm-1pm. I headed out to the lawn behind the library where the event was to be held and there was absolutely nothing going on. Nothing was set up, no one was outside, there was no indication that any event whatsoever was to be taking place that day. I spoke with branch employee Marc who was extremely nice. He explained that very few registered and because no one showed up they cancelled the event early. That's completely understandable, but I wish they'd made an attempt to reach out to those few that registered to let us know it would be cancelled.

When I used to live in Lithonia, I came here all the time. Now that I moved, I still come back!…read moreGranted, my fiancé does work in the area BUT even if he didn't, I'd come here anyways. Let me start off by saying this is nowhere near the largest library I've ever been in but it still is pretty cozy to me. It's bigger than the Sue Kellogg branch in Stone Mountain. Redan-Trotti has more computers, tables, and seating thus making it a comfortable spot to read and study. The bathrooms here are usually clean as well. There's also a copy machine but no fax machine. The only downfall is that I can't bring in any food or drinks... which is understandable because some people are messy and there's carpet, computers, and books that people could mess up. I still wish I could bring in my coffee though for my reading/studying sessions. With Redan-Trotti's humble size yet the right amount of equipment (and furniture,) this will be my go-to library as long as I'm living in DeKalb.

This is going to sound crazy but I've had a library card for YEARS and never really used it. I had…read moreto get one for my daughter for school and physically entered a library about 2 years ago, for the first time since like the 90's. I didn't think much of it. I entered and we both got new cards and bounced. Then someone put me on to a library app called Libby and now I'm checking out books from my iPad and never thought about entering one again. FFWD to 3 days ago when I ran out of ink for my printer at the house and it was faster (and cheaper) to go to the library and print instead of running out for more ink. So I went in this library with that one goal in mind. But... all of that was tossed aside when I was met at the door with a book display that blew my mind!! On my mama I found like 6 books I wanted and they just GAVE THEM TO ME!! Like all I did was show my card and that was it. This *ish seemed criminal!! I forgot how easy it is to get books at the library. I'm shook!! Dead a**!! I'm ready to get more and I don't even know what the limit is!! Anyways this is more of a general library review and not necessarily this library. But since I was at THIS library they get all the credit for re opening my mind to the beauty of going to the library. And its cute cozy and clean in here so go check them out. End/

We love this library! I take my little one there frequently. Everyone is always very polite and…read morehelpful. Yes, it can be a little rowdy in there in the afternoon as some students from a nearby school come in and wait to be picked up there, but if you're just browsing for books, it's not a problem.

Nicely sized library at the Stone Mountain - Sue Kellogg Library. Some libraries I've visited have…read morebeen light on books but not the case here. This library is split into two areas, one being a general library, complete with tables, computer access and shelves of books plus chairs. The other area is actually a decently sized children's area with a few desks, several shelves of books for kids and a children's play area. It was the children's area where I decided to sit, mainly because it was the only area with a desk area without a computer where I could sit and study undisturbed. Be warned...being in the kids area means you'll at some point have to be okay with kids ignoring the "quiet in the library" rule, but hey, it's THEIR area, not yours. So why the three stars (I didn't ding them for the kids being kids)? Really it was because I had to sit in the kids area in the first place. True, I guess I didn't HAVE to, but there were only tables available for studying in the general section of the library which were shared. Areas where there were individual places to sit seemed to only be computer stations, and I didn't want to take someone's computer privileges by sitting there, not using it. Parking was not a problem in this lot, but as it's literally steps away from the free lot in downtown Stone Mountain, there's always more parking if needed. Located in visual distance from Weeyums, and maybe a half mile from Stone Mountain park, you're very close to a few good restaurants, coffee, and some exercise if you want it. Decent library in a nice location that generally provides A-okay studying for you.

This is one of the few places that only do walk-ins for passports. Was in and out in 30 minutes…read more The employees here are so nice. The passport representative lady was amazing and friendly. Honestly very thankful for this place. When it comes to passports, I was last minute with everything. When I was looking up acceptances facilities, they were all booked until after Labor Day. The only place so far was the Superior Court of Fulton County, but I am not paying that 10-20$ parking fee (gross). Thankful for this place. The library itself is very beautiful with a self-service touchscreen kiosks, but also employees there to offer you assistance. If you are willing to make the drive to Lilburn/Stone Mountain, then please do. Amazing vibes, excellent customer service. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to apply for their new passport.

They have wonderful story time for children every Monday morning and they have quite a few…read morecomputers and iPads for children to check out if the tire of looking through books. I very much appreciate how kind and gentle the librarians are. They are very geared toward small children and it shows.

I've been out of college for 7 years and I was nervous about going back . This school isn't in the…read morebest area BUT it is tucked away in its own world . This is a really great school despite the other reviews on here . Just like other schools there are bad teachers and really great ones . Just do your research and go to ratemyprofessor.com before you choose your class. I give this school a 5 out of 5 because of the great value . You're getting the same education (maybe even better because of small class sizes ) for less then half the cost

Formerly the Dekalb College branch, I don't know if the Clarkston campus is the Oldest of all the…read morePerimeter campus selections, but it has a few years on it. That's okay however, as i've taken a few classes here and respect this little campus that could. There've been a few welcome additions, namely the newish library rear parking deck and student orientation center. As for professors themselves, the ones i've encountered have all been passionate about what they were teaching, though others may have other experiences. There are so many entrances to GPC that if one is jammed with congestion, you can usually whip around to another exit to get out more quickly, and it will get jammed, especially if the rear stadium is being used, so watch out evening class takers! Must admit, i'm not such a huge fan of their laboratory set ups. They're either too small or stocked with older equipment (though they're slowly getting new equipment), but if you have a good professor, they'll work around those short comings. As someone else mentioned, and I agree with her, classes are dirt cheap compared to GSU or UGA, and depending on where you live, there's a campus somewhere close by. It's a 2 year school, has a little age on it, but you can learn here and at the price you're paying for semester hours, you can't beat it.