After I hadn't received the *two* absentee ballots I requested to vote in today's (January 5, 2021)…read moreGeorgia Senate runoff, I decided to come to this polling location - the Ponce de Leon location of the City of Atlanta / Fulton County Library System - to early-vote in person. I had to complete and sign two affidavits to void my absentee ballots. I completed one of the affidavits in-person here. I visited on a Tuesday and entered the line at 12:16 PM. I was done and on my way at 12:36 PM, only 20 minutes later. Pretty good. The entire process was smooth and uneventful. Everyone knew what they were doing, whether they were a poll worker or a voter. All voters showed up masked and stood in line socially-distanced. A couple poll workers monitored and guided the line. Phones could be used outside the library, but not inside. The line moved at a brisk pace. I ran into my neighbor, the Honorable Stephanie Davis, standing in line behind me and we chatted for a bit. I was seen at the first desk (#1). The masked, soft-spoken lady, behind the wall of plexiglass, was very polite and kind to me. She was also efficient. I explained to her my situation. She had me complete and initial/sign two documents and then directed me to one of the now infamous Dominion voting machines. It had been a while since I voted in-person. I mostly vote by mail for the convenience. I was impressed with how "modern" the system was with activation card, stylus, and giant tablet. After I made my selections, I had to feed my hard-copy ballot with QR code into the scanning machine myself. On the ballot were: Senate: Kelly Loeffler (R) vs. Raphael Warnock (D) David Perdue (R) vs. Jon Ossoff (D) Georgia Public Service Commission: Lauren McDonald Jr. (R) vs. Daniel Blackman (D) This runoff is huge because it will determine control of the US Senate. I've never been prouder to be a Georgia voter than these last two elections: November 3, 2020 and January 5, 2021. This state is extremely important right now in terms of politics and the future the country. For early voting, the parking lot for this library was busy. I just parked on the street: Frederica St NE. It's a residential street and free to park on. There was a poll worker directing traffic in to and out of the lot for those who wanted to try and snag a really close spot. There was an absentee ballot drop box positioned outside the front door. Also, right outside the voter exit door, Georgia-based celebrity chef Hugh Acheson (Empire State South, by George) had two guys offering free tacos to voters as they left. The guys had a folding table, warm tacos in insulated containers on wheels, and a chalkboard sign with Hugh's name on it. At first, the thought did not occur to me that what they were doing was illegal. Instead, I thought it was a sly marketing move by Hugh. While perhaps not exactly right, I know they meant well and I thought what they were doing was cool. The library facility itself was nice. Clean, quiet, and up-to-date. It looks like it's had a facelift relatively recently, inside and out. The library had a small fleet of Dell workstations - that looked to be in good condition - too. Believe it or not, after becoming a Georgia resident in 2000, this was my first time inside an Atlanta public library. It took me over 20 years to get to this point. Note: As of today, my first absentee ballot is still missing. My second absentee ballot eventually did show up, 13 days after I requested it over the phone with Fulton County.

After living nearby for years and never going inside, I rediscovered my love of reading and got…read moremyself a library card. I've been thoroughly impressed- The hold system is efficient and moves shockingly quickly, the return and checkout systems are so impressive and higher tech than TSA, and the new releases section is always thoughtfully curated and produces a new gem for me every visit. I love this place!

As a library connoisseur this was NOT worth the visit. Very very small. Was very busy when I went…read more Was not well kept.

Fantastic place to meet for group projects. Excellent selection of fiction and nonfiction…read moreresources, as well as media materials.

Such a beautiful little library!…read more Ever since I was little my dad instilled a love of libraries and books in me. Buying books is amazing, but supporting our local library system is even better. And lucky for all of us here in Atlanta, we have some fantastic libraries to choose from, no matter where you are across our counties. This local library is in East Atlanta and offers only a bit of parking, but there's never truly a struggle to find a spot. It's a small, but mighty location and offers a wide range of media options to choose from. There are 2 rooms that you can use for meetings/studying, a line of computers and multiple places to sit and read your books when you're visiting. It was so quiet, comfortable and chill in there, an easy place to get lost within the books and your imagination! I loved that there was a large children's area, full of books for the little ones and space for them to roam about. I'm aging myself because I was blown away by the self-checkout machines, lol. My last city library didn't have that and it was great to see them equipped with that new technology. It was hiccuping a bit when I was ready to checkout so I opted to go the old-fashioned route, but minutes later it was back up again. My only constructive criticism is wishing that there was an 24/7 dropbox. (Unless I'm missing it!) This is a lovely branch that really showcases how amazing the library system is here in Atlanta!

Upon Arriving at the library the bathroom door was propped open, so I closed the door behind me to…read morechange my baby. AN associate propped the door back open claiming it was "policy". When I asked to see the written policy, the security guard was called and asked me to leave the library! The security guard and supervisor finally admitted there was no written policy, and the rule was to keep homeless because from washing in the bathroom. Clearly, I was not homeless, and they could have asked to see my library card, AND you can't enforce a made-up rule. The Mayor needs to fire them to see how they like being homeless! Can you say LAWSUIT!

I haven't been to the library in years. But now I have two grandsons. It was nice to find out there…read moreis a huge children's section on the first floor . There was an amazing collection of books, computers, and plenty of help. There were a lot of mommas and kids. It was a little noisy which I give the library An A+ for letting happen. I found there was also a law library series that has started. The series was about the Probate Court in Rockdale county. Judge Gary Washington was the speaker and it was an excellent talk. So I found out the library is still relevant after all these years. But it has changed a lot.

guess I will be the first to do a review! I lovvveee this library. It has a section for kids to…read morelearn and play on the computers, a quiet room with extra computers, and private rooms for those who need to study or do whatever. Love the renovations

It's been awhile since I've been still enough to go to library, and i loved this one. I was a bit…read moresurprised that it didn't have more books, but as I made my rounds I found that it does contain a good, well-rounded selection, and with privileges to the full Fulton Public Library system, any book you want can be transferred in. That includes a good selection of e-books and audio books. This branch also has puzzles! You can check out puzzles! I'm looking forward to that for this winter! The facility itself is clean and well-lit. There are private rooms that can be booked, and there is plenty of public space to work or read. There was a good amount of FREE parking, and they have someone keeping an eye on it, so that it's not misused by the crowds who are in the area for restaurants.

I actually came here to vote but decided to check out the library since I needed to get new books…read moreto read anyway. There is ample parking but it was packed due to lots of people voting. The library itself was well-lit and had study rooms available for use.

The soothing but loud jazz music being played over the intercom by library staff might be…read moreconsidered an unwelcome distraction by clients with ADHD, autism, and all those seeking a quiet place to work.

This is a small library. Good news is if they don't have what you want you can have them transfer…read morefrom another branch. The librarians are all fairly friendly, maybe slightly standoffish. My biggest complaint about this location is it is incredibly drab, little color or decor. Anytime I go I grab what I need & leave, it's not a place to hang out & read or just enjoy being there. Where we're from all of the local libraries, even the tiniest ones are community hubs- very welcoming, inviting with nice whimsical touches that draw you in, & lots of different community events for all ages going on. Not sure if it's lack of funding or the Atlanta area has so many paid attractions that they don't invest in their important local resources which is disappointing.

Visited 2 April 2026…read more I had a great experience at the library. I wanted to use the computer and print and that's exactly what I was a leg to do. Upon entry, the receptionist at the desk was pleasant and answered the million questions I had. I was given a guest access code to use the computer and used thag same code to print. Accessing the computer was easy. But, at first it was a bit confusing about the printer because there was a pop-up that instructed you to install a printer (that is not necessary). Once ready to print, the computer send your documents to the print station where you are able to preview your documents, select color or black & white, before you pay $0.10/page for black & white or $0.25/page color copies. Be warned, there is a 25-page print limit. There was a time limit to use the computer as well, but I kept getting automatically extended since there were more computers available and nobody was waiting to use one. The library was quiet although a large group of school-aged children came in. Regardless, it was not too busy there, just a handful of people who came, took care of their business, and left. It was clean and well organized. There are even desk spaces without computer. While there everyone was respectful and followed the norms of the library. I did not check out any books, so I cannot speak to that service, but I did notice a book drop-box outside for after hours. I liked the library and will be back if needed.

Just wanted to take a second to say how great the Hapeville Library and it's staff have been. As a…read moreresident of East Point, we truly miss our library, it's staff, and events. However, the Hapeville library has been great to help with any issues during this transition and I just wanted to give them a shout out.

It's a warm and welcoming environment, every time my daughters and I step foot in the West End…read morebranch. It's the only AFPL I've been in that meets all of my children's needs. They go there to play with some of the unique educational toys that are available, read a variety of books that they do an exceptional job of rotating and showcasing, using the computers to complete homework as well as the abundance of school/arts and crafts supplies we use regularly for written homework assignments. In addition to the aforementioned, we've enjoyed numerous educational and informative programs that are held there. We've had the opportunity to see live reptiles, learn healthy tips about nutrition and take home healthy foods, and one of my daughters learned how to sew there via a non-profit sewing class! I cannot express any more how much of a gem this beach is to the West End. They have a world class staff who even sometimes offer clothing and shoe donations to anyone in need.

It's our little neighborhood branch library location. It's representative of the historic West End…read more It's not fancy, several of the computers won't work at once, but several will, from time to time there may be a patron on a cell phone (she typically won't be long, and might even apologize for being loud and rude), the staff is absolutely wonderful and knows many of the regulars by name, and the youth CHESS CLUB is dynamic to watch. What you won't find is loitering, sleeping people, or unruly children. Everyone here is being productive, and taking advantage of the resources afforded, in the way that best fits them. This place is a treasured community resource. Want to really know what's going on in the HEART of the COMMUNITY, the SOUL of the COMMUNITY? Come check out the flyers on the ALWAYS well organized bulletin board, or tables in the foyer and front desk area. Hey, city leadership- come FIX our computers! Yes. We USE them over here in 30310!