Three hours here this afternoon! The library is quiet, spacious, comfortable and the wifi worked…read moregreat! I was able to find a study carrel where I could power up laptops and get some work done (and Yelp reviews written) instead of trying to work from the van when it's just too darned hot. Plenty of space, lots of different areas to sit and study including some rooms that could be reserved. You do not need to be a local resident to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 18060 overall - 535 in Georgia - 1581 of 2022.]

I am specifically writing about the Watkinsville branch. They shelve items incorrectly and try to…read moresay you didn't return them. probably because they beg for volunteers to shelve who haven't any clue how to do this. also, I had a book that accidentally got damaged and wanted to replace it. there was an identical copy on Amazon for $4.99. They would not accept this because they wanted to charge me $37.00. If you do venture there hold onto your wallet. i have lived in many states and this is the worst library ever. I will never patronize them again.

Clean and well organized. Most patrons are well behaved and respectful. I found everything I was…read morelooking for.

This library offers a variety of services, some of them anachronistic (DVD collections for loaning)…read moreand others handy (their library of things seems to include musical instruments). The wifi just pops on without a bunch of BS, which really should be the standard, and the glassy building offers a view of nearby greenery. The hours are pretty limited, but it makes for a nice stop.

I recently returned to the library after a 20+ year hiatus, and it was refreshing to find that the…read morebasic feel was the same, despite the many technological improvements. The staff is as helpful as always and it seems there are more resources than ever before. If you haven't become a card carrying member, give it a try. The library has so much to offer.

Great library.....knowledgeable staff and good selection of reading material. They also offer a fax…read moreservice which is reasonably priced.Different classes are offered such as computer enhancement and many more.My favorite area in the Library is the Ronder Thomas Young room.

I have brought my granddaughter for children's time on Thrus and Fri's several times. Decorated…read moreValentine cookies etc. I always brag on what yall do. Came to the Prom yesterday, which was such a cute idea. My thoughts are that it was too dark in the room, and the music should have been more appropriate for the age of the children. Will definitely come back to the wonderful programs y'all have, but hope the next prom will have improvements. Several parents made these same comments to me. Please continue the wonderful things y'all do for the community. Thank you

Really nice, spacious library with lots of books and computers. The staff were helpful, and parking…read morewas easy. They have a spot to donate items, which made it simple to drop my unwanted book and two puzzles off. I will definitely be back.

This used to be an incredible library- a great variety of books for ALL from old to new... lots of…read morenew books,especially non fiction to browse for treasures. They have cut waaay back on the new book area & it's no longer worthwhile imo with the very limited selection, mostly running to Gay & Black Literature . Sad they can't have more diversity. It IS a noisy library too at times - something that you tried to take in stride but now with the book selection it's too much.

Easy to find and access. Walking in it feels welcoming and…read moresmells like books! They have a large selection of paperbacks you can buy real cheap and the money goes back into programs. Summer reading challenges for children and story time is available. They are part of the Pines Library network so you can request books from other branches and they will be delivered here. The ladies behind the counter have a lot of patience and seem to like their job. There is also a selection of audit books and movies.

This library is fantastic. We stopped by because my oldest had a book to pick up since she lives…read morenearby. We frequent our library at home and were immediately struck by how much nicer this one is. They had a massive children's selection, a ton of new releases and so many nice areas to sit and read. Highly recommend!!!

Beautiful Library in Madison! Wonderful assistance was provided when I had to use the library's…read morelaptop computer for an important work deadline. Fantastic accommodations made by the Librarians and pretty sure I will be able to continue working remotely because of them.

have literally never seen someone take a book off the shelf and read it here god bless…read more quiet enough, the location isn't great since it's far from a lot of the campus and up a terrible hill

I made a special trip out to this library to get my hands on a rare Southern cookbook…read more I really wanted to buy the book but it's out of print and hard to find. It wasn't available on Amazon or eBay but it did show up in online library catalogs. The UGA Main Library was the only one in the state of Georgia with a copy so it was totally worth the drive to Athens. I called ahead of time so that one of the librarians could pull the book and put it on hold for me. When I got there it was waiting for me at the circulation and reserve desk. Since I didn't have a student ID I imagined I might have to undergo an iris scan and cavity search before they would let me handle it. Instead, they just took a quick peep at my driver's license and passed it right over. Cue the kid in a candy store glee on my face! The librarian directed me a few yards away to the computer lab and their flatbed scanner. I was able to send high quality, color images of the book straight to my USB drive for free. Making digital copies was ideal since each print copy would have run 9 cents for black & white and 50 cents for color. Based on my experience, the UGA Library is a great resource not just for students but for visitors too. The staff is helpful, the facilities are modern and their resources are available to students and the public alike. Finding the rare book I needed in their collection made my weekend.