First time visiting the library. One of the best library's I been to in Austin would come again…read moresoon. The one thing I did not like about the library is there are a lot of homeless people everywhere in the library. Makes being at the library uncomfortable and stinks and furniture is dirty.

Austin Central Library is nothing short of magnificent. The…read morearchitecture and interior design are modern with clean lines and elements that accentuate the library experience taking it to another level entirely. This is the type of structure and experience you'd expect in NYC, London, and the likes. Absolute perfection. I love the way the book sections and categories are divided and set up on various floors. Each floor is crazy spacious with loads of comfortable reading areas, tables, areas for rest, etc. There are private meeting rooms, a cafe, gift shop, an art gallery, rooftop deck with crazy good views of the city and Ladybird Lake, a children's library called 'Wonderland', an events center and so much more. The librarians and staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and not bothered if you need assistance locating a book. They have almost everything you could possibly be looking for to read whether for research or fun. Access to laptops and computers. Lots of charging areas for media and phones. The library is a true marvel. It makes me happy to see and know that ALL are welcome, especially the unhoused who would otherwise not have a place to go in extreme temps. The bathrooms and entire library are spotless and meticulously clean. We're so very lucky to have this amazing library in our city.

We love our little library! It's tiny but mighty and the women who work there are amazing, all of…read morethem so helpful and awesome and not pushovers! Love love the vibe and the selection.

Liberty Hill Library is tucked away behind the fire department and in Lions Foundation Park. Don't…read moreexpect a large fancy Library, rather a small community library with tons of charm. Second year my elementary kids signed up for the free summer reading program. It's such a great opportunity to keep the kids reading and excited over the summer. Most days of the summer they have free activities and crafts available. Check out social media for activity calendars.

Came here for an event on the fifth "May the Sith be with…read moreyou" We had a lot of fun and were thankful that the Library did this. There were a lot of kids out and they had a blast interacting with those who came in Star Wars cosplay. The vibe was safe and fun, and the children learned to wield lightsabers (along with learning a little discipline too!). There were food and snacks, and other cool activities. This was a great experience. The Library staff was polite and very helpful and the facilities were clean and organized. Thank you for hosting this event!

The place looks brand new and always smells good. However don't be deceived by the size, they share…read morethe building with the activities center and a good chunk of the library is dedicated to children. I've found that they have a small Non-Fiction section, not much on American History, about one book on Wine, and nothing on Law. But by the looks of things they're really catering to the local community, I'm just used to extensive departments since I'm a book worm. They have several computers and each time I've gone I haven't had to wait. They have one printer that charges 10 cents a page (exact change only). You cannot renew material online which limits you to calling during business hours or going in person to the front desk. You can also only renew once. Another downside is that there is no drop box outside the library, not even in the lobby of the building.

The Cedar park library is a modern, updated space that offers a dedicated kids area with an indoor…read moreslide, sensory play and books for all ages. The outdoor playscape is also a great addition. Kids can easily spend 1-2 hours here without getting bored. The second floor hosts adult books and board games for check out. There are small meeting rooms available for booking too.

This library feels like a hidden gem! They have space to do everything needed, from borrowing…read morelaptops to making reserving rooms and even a kids area for the little ones. The library was beautiful and clean, there was so much greenery outside and details on the inside, I was amazed at how well kept this location was. I recommend anyone in the area looking for a great library to stop by!

The Georgetown library is a wonderful place to be. Getting a library card is easy. You just need to…read moreshow your identification and proof of residency. The card is free. You can check out books or music. There's a lot of places to sit in here and I see people sitting and enjoying each other's company. Some people are studying on their laptop. They have a wonderful sweet lemon kitchen area to get some food and drink drinks. The people who work here are very kind and helpful. You can check out the availability of your book online and reserve it, and they will put it in a special place for you. However, I love going through and just looking through the books and finding my book myself . There's something special about a book! When the book is due to be returned, they generously text you and ask if they can extend the rental, the avoiding charges for forgetting to return a book! There are events that are held at the library, such as concerts and other gatherings. They are posted in the front of the library. You should go look at them. This has become my new regular place. I am now reading a book series and it's so nice that I don't have to buy the book. I just read a book and I bring it back and I get the next one and in the meantime I'm certain to make a new friend! They have a children's section that just looks amazing. They even have a Jeep in there for the children to play! It is modified to be completely safe. There's no risk here. They have an elevator so you don't have to take the stairs to the second floor if you don't want to. When I was there, they were having a sculpture sale and it was just beautiful sculptures all over the library just wonderful. I highly recommend this library.

Lots of books and friendly people neat art great place to hang out looking for more neat eventsread more

I've been coming to this location for a year now. Everyone is very welcoming and I love how clean,…read moreorganized it is and how there is a play area for kids. With a library card you can check out up to ten books at a time. This summer I enjoy how they have sooooo many activities for the month of June and July for the smaller kids, teens and adults. This year they're having a summer reading contest for all ages for a chance to win a huge baskets filled with age appropriate goodies for various ages. Definitely love coming here.

Lovely public library, really beautiful inside and out. In back there is a small building with…read morebooks for sale: pay for them in the main library building. The staff seemed very nice.

This is our family's favorite library in Lakeway. It isn't overly big, the staff is so…read morefriendly-they knows us by name, and the book selection is great. This library is one of our weekly stops throughout summer. We we partake in their summer camp series for kids and live stocking up on new reads. We have even been surprised with a popsicle truck that gave us a tasty summer treat. I highly recommend the Lake Travis Community Library.

Five stars to all the staff at our sweet little library but a special thank you to Ms Sarah and Sue…read morewho are so patient with my kids always asking for 101 books each visit. Sue has been a staple since my first son was going to weekly Storytime's and Ms Karen is always smiling and so positive at the book mobile. Great selection of kids books and they usually have a craft to do. Would love to see a few more kids activities that could pull in the community more but I believe that Covid had caused that to slow.

Excellent customer service, the girl at the front desk answer all my question and help me with the…read morebook that I was looking for.

Small operation but I come here when a book I want isn't available at the Harker Heights library…read more Come early if you want a computer. Nice staff. They have a soda vending machine and a copier. They give you a laminated library card that you could use at their other location as well.

A few years ago, I had a challenging experience at the Bee Cave Public Library involving my service…read moreanimal.I remember clearly of the Librarian yelled at me said no animals are allowed even service animals. She said she was allergic, so I left with my service animal. Shocked at the behavior of a person who doesn't understand service animals are not pets but a helpful guide dog with people with disabilities. At the time, there was a misunderstanding, and I was treated in a way that was difficult for me. While that experience stayed in my heart, I chose to move forward with forgiveness and understanding, knowing that sometimes people simply don't know what they don't know. Today, I returned to the library for the first time in several years, and I am truly grateful I did. From the moment I walked in, I was treated with genuine respect, kindness, and professionalism. It meant more to me than I can fully express, because it showed growth, compassion, and a willingness to learn from the past. I have always loved public libraries -- especially for discovering incredible books, vintage titles, and sources of profound information that you don't easily find elsewhere. I had no idea this library held such a beautiful and extensive collection, and it reminded me why reading and learning bring me so much joy. This experience healed something for me. I am thankful for the positive change, for the welcoming environment, and for a library that clearly cares about its community. I look forward to returning again and spending many more quiet hours surrounded by books.

This is a small library at the galleria mall. It's across from the lawn/park. There is parking to…read morethe side, and a parking garage not to far away. Their return boxes are on the side where the street parking is. Just a few parking spots. Two very nice lady's were up at the front desk. I had asked about getting a membership, which was a quick form to fill out with basic information. And a drivers license. Within minutes I had my very own Bee Cave library card. Like I said, this is a small library, independent. But they do have a lot of wonderful books to check out for 3 weeks. And if you need to renew a book, it's another 3 weeks. They didn't have the books I was looking for today. But I can alway check back another day, or use the "Libby" app.