I'm new to the Austin area, spent my second day at SMPL today, and here are some thoughts:…read more -There are smaller, neighborhood libraries, and there are bigger, world-class libraries. This is world class! -Here are some of the amenities: a business center, a teen center, a children's center, a historical center, private rooms to reserve, a conference room, a quiet reading room, an area in the lobby you can eat and talk, and much, much more! -I've found the library ee's friendly and helpful. The overall vibe is good. Lots of families, students, and older folks--a hive of activity. Highly recommended!

I love our library! Despite being an older building, it is very well maintained and feels like a…read morenew structure. It offers a special teen section where anyone can peruse for a book, but only teens can sit and enjoy the dimmed and subdued atmosphere. This is quite the opposite for the bright and open children's section with a massive offering of books for the littles, ages 0 and up. Board books, picture books, short bed time stories, classic fairy tales, and the longer fare you might remember from elementary and middle school. Also with on this section, you will find a large meeting space for groups and readings, and a smaller play room you can book for play dates or just to get your gaggle of kids out of the house. They also sponsor the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program as a push to promote parent involvement in their kids' early literacy. I haven't used the facility's other meeting rooms and study carousels, but they have much to offer the community.

If the NBPL was a man, I would marry it!…read more Such a beautiful place, my own personal sanctuary! I'm here 2-3 times out of the week, and always look forward to my next visits/finds. They always have the newest books but you must get them fast (2 week limit). My favorite section is their DVD collection, they have newest releases and the oldest classics. Their printing services are fantastic! It's still 10 cents per copy and free scanning privileges. They have an area of audio books, which I adore even though my family says it's cheating. You can even check out CD's! Oh my goodness guys, they have canned food drives 1-2 times a year that cover your late fees! I always take advantage of this event and bring my entire pantry even though I owe at most $2. You can self checkout but BEWARE if you have a late fee the computer will say "uh oh" in which everyone turns to look at the culprit lol I've managed to rack up $1.80 and I swear my notification sounds like Megadeath "UH OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!! My receipts always let me know how much I've saved, so this year I've saved almost $2,600 , YES! The staff are the best I've ever encountered! If anyone ever looks lost or confused they go right to you, so sweet. ************************************ Friends of the Library is located to your right hand side once you walk in to the library. I LOVE THIS STORE! You can get a popular paperback book for $1, and newest hardbacks are $4. My first visit I bought 11 paperbacks (Nicholas Sparks/Allende/Jennifer Weiner/Evanovich/Orsen Welles/Yann Martel) all for $11.88! Please note that all funds are applied to creating community programs that enhance all areas of life. They recently had their annual book sale and raised $26,000! Way to go!

Brought my pup to the paw print activity being held at the outside reading area behind the library…read moreso she can unleash her inner Picasso. We could make a paw print on canvas or do "lick art " ..by having our dog lick peanut butter off a ziplock bag that had paint and canvas in it. We did both and it was a masterpiece!!! Great idea, NB library , for allowing an activity that includes our best furry friends!

Best Place in Town. They are always polite and helpful. The facility is first class and their…read moreselection of books is great.

Free WiFi network that's on 24/7 just ask for the password before they close. Lovely sitting…read moregardens .

Wonderful place and the staff is amazing too. I love stopping in every now and again and the…read morelibrary is not only beautiful clean and has a wonderful selection but they host many different varieties of gatherings and have meeting rooms available. Stop in to see some great art. There's some wonderful things on display right now! For Free!! Support your local library!

On April 17th I came into the Seguin Public Library to ask for assistance in getting some…read moreinformation printed up from my email. While the young female who assisted me was courteous enough, her female staffer seated next to her gave me the cold shoulder when I attempted to just share a memory of mine regarding bell bottom pants [ As she was wearing] she never replied to me, her lack of engagement was troubling as she gave me the impression that senior citizens are a 'problem' for her. Or that she's too good to briefly engage in a subtle manner with senior citizens.

Such a beautiful and relaxing place to spend a few hours. There are plenty of quiet areas to read…read moreor work, plus lots of natural light and comfortable seating. I also like that you can walk around and find different spaces depending on whether you want something quiet or more open. Definitely one of the nicest libraries I've been to

Who knew a library could be this much of a destination?…read more During our Austin visit on Sunday, September 13, we explored the gorgeous Austin Central Library, right beside Lady Bird Lake--and wow, this place is an architectural gem! Spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed, it feels like a library meets urban oasis. The top floor is the star of the show, with a mini park, solar-panel shade structures, and breathtaking views of Lady Bird Lake. There are cozy reading nooks, spaces for games, a whole floor for kids, plus a cafe and gift shop downstairs. Parking is conveniently available below. We came for books but stayed for the views! San Antonio, take notes? I'd definitely make another stop here on our next Austin adventure.

This building is property of Columbus independent school district! Columbus, Texas is the original…read morename of the town now known as Nesbitt ,Texas! Nesbitt, Texas ZIP code: 78934

A great small town library. Not huge, but not tiny either, the Columbus city library is located…read moreright next to the school. They have a good sized children's books section which is highlighted by a very large doll collection. You can't miss it! Apparently the doll collection was donated to the library and features a lot over very interesting and different dolls. We were only there for the children's books on this trip, but the staff seemed very nice and helpful. I'm sure we'll be back again.

This library's great!…read more We first moved to Buda in 2021 and when I first went the library was lacking in current / modern books. Lo and behold, I came back in 2025 and was pleased to see a completely new selection of books and tonssss of new arrivals of newly released books. Shoutout to the library staff! You can tell they're on top of it! Also, there are a lot of programs for adults with the maker labs and groups, and you can tell the staff really makes an effort here. The only reason I'm giving it four stars is, like any town with young families, there are a lot of little ones / screaming babies in the library. Many homeschooled groups meet here so it gets pretty noisy. I'm not sure if that's a solvable program or what, but it's definitely not quiet, even with headphones on, so be aware if you're there for some silent focused work. Think of it more like a plane or a coffee shop to cowork, haha.

Clean and well-maintained library with a decent selection of books. Quiet, comfortable atmosphere…read moreand a nice place to browse, read, or spend some peaceful time.

The painted porch is such a lovely book store/ our favorite so far actually! It has that small town…read morecharm feel, but it's quirky and unique all on its own. My daughters especially love the Lego building table and the treehouse & can't forget the 2 cats inside there, Junior & Gordo ^_^ we make sure to be extra careful opening and closing the doors so they don't escape the store! We always bring our out of town guests here & it's always a hit :)

Adorable little bookshop on the Bastrop Main Street! There is literally a tree and fireplace made…read moreof books on the inside! We were visiting with a large group and strolled around here for almost an hour. I loved the different sections and high ceilings. It appears the shop may have a few cats that roam around during the weekdays and am dying to come back to say hello! A great way to support local on your next drive between Austin and Houston, or simply if in the neighborhood! The entire strip is really cute with a variety of shops, art, food, and live music.

It's been great thus far. The campus is nice with little animals everywhere and the river to swim…read morein after or before class. Take your change of clothes. The parking for non residents is so far that is my only complaint.

Attended 2021-2023. The only positive thing I have to say about this university is that the campus…read moreis beautiful. They charge students to blink here. Parking tickets, paid garage parking if you don't have time to take a bus across town to get to the campus and hike to class. When I was attending, the construction was so bad on the roads I popped a tire on a rock and was stranded for 4 hours. Professors are absolutely terrible. They are condescending and rude. The course work is absolutely ridiculous across majors, a lot of professors don't clearly define projects but then grade you as if they did. Healthcare Administration program professors mock students and spread misinformation, try to make students fearful of their future careers and financial courses are useless to the job, an old man talking about his "knowledge" about healthcare finances. Required reading: the book he wrote. Project management course, I worked on a commercial for the school, professor took off points because she didn't like the commercial and said it wasn't "relevant" to healthcare administration because I didn't include stock images of an administrative job. I had to call professors out regularly for their unethical and insufficient grading. All of this during my two years there, and I had at least two professors openly mock me as if I was dumb. The last straw was them telling me to work 40 hour weeks in residency that I had to secure from their "approved list" with no pay or promise of a job in the end. Changed my major the next week. One professor told me I would be "working at McDonald's" if I changed my major and another mocked a response I had to the lesson in a sarcastic tone both in front of the class. I felt totally embarrassed and absolutely alone, overworked and overwhelmed while attending this school. I wish I could get my money and time back from this university, but in the very least have my degree that I worked so hard for. One psychology History & Theory course in particular held me back from graduating because professor gave over 100 assignments during the semester and took off points because she didn't agree with your opinions, on opinion based assignments. Begged her and asked what I could do to bring my grade up multiple times during the semester and she refused consistently and failed me in the end. Tail end of COVID. $1000 to retake the course. I spent more time trying explain myself to these professors than I ever should have as a college student, it's their job to grade properly and set students up for success, instead they use their position to bully students. They withheld my degree over this one class and the professor has been poorly reviewed for years! Over 120 credit hours earned and thousands of dollars, please send me my diploma!