One of my favorite libraries in the DFW area. There are multiple couches and minimal seating with tables and outlets upstairs. It is still a very comfortable location to study in as it's quiet, clean, & cozy. Would say it had very little natural lighting & more of artificial warm yellow lighting. Free curbside parking & it's minimal. May be confusing on how to enter into the building as I initially thought I made it to the police station after following my GPS. Just know the library is connected to the townhall & police station. You are at the correct location! read more

Amazing library with amazing staff! This was a really neat place with the book's wonderfully displayed. Very comfortable reading and activity areas are located throughout as well. Truly one of the most welcoming libraries I have ever encountered! Review #2075 read more

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Libraries fill my heart with happiness, and one of the best children's libraries in Dallas is the Highland Park library. You feel like you're walking into a storybook when you come here. So many of the bigger libraries are nice, but you see and feel large metal cabinets and they often lack personality. But not here, it's warm, inviting, and makes you feel like you're walking into someone's home. Maybe even walking into a kids bedroom, filled with elegance, a doll house, and a room filled with wonderful books. If you have children, you like going to libraries, and you're in Dallas - this is a must on places to visit! And I don't want to end this without saying, the staff here are truly the nicest people I have met at any library. It's a joy to walk into these doors. read more

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Beautiful library, beautiful flowers and water fountains. Not many books though and the magazines are outdated and not many either. But overall, it is pretty nice. read more

You are greeted by librarians upon entering. It's a gorgeous library worth exploring. Free wifi, a few computers, and some cushy chairs to hunker down in while reading a newspaper or book......or taking a cat nap As I left, a librarian actually told me, "come back soon." I most definitely will! read more

Highland Park Library - This is a beautiful library. The outside of the building is equally gorgeous. - Libraries Near Me - Highland Park, Texas

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This library was very pretty with that historic charm you don't see often in the metroplex. It is also located in the middle of a fancy neighborhood which resulted in little parking space. I found a spot on the street pretty easily but I can see it being difficult if it was a busier time on day. The first thing I noticed was this outdoor space on the side of the building. It had a nice stone walkway and a creek below. It's not very big but it's pretty and worth checking out! Going into the building, it was very quiet as a library should be. SO quiet, I felt I needed to hold my breathe even lol. The rooms were more on the cozy side too. The upstairs and downstairs seemed the same besides the upstairs having another smaller room for children's books. I also couldn't access the wifi on my phone, not sure if I just couldn't find it or if you need to use the libraries computers to use it. Another section of the building is used as their municipal court. Didn't really need/want to explore that side. Overall it was an nice place to check out but I like libraries with more open space, parking and wifi. I also appreciate studying/reading in quiet places too but it was just too quiet here, I felt uncomfortable to even pull a chair out to sit lol. read more

Highland Park Library - They have a cool outdoor path on the side - Libraries Near Me - Highland Park, Texas

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The Highland Park Library is perfectly tucked inside the HP City Hall building, located on Drexel Drive. It's architecture is that of Spanish Colonnial Revival, originally built in 1924. There are a ton of ornate and decorative trim and painting embellishments that just delight one's eye and sense of elegant style. The main hallway with the many coved and coffed ceiling arches is my favorite ornamental element of design. Second up in uniqueness are the 3 front water fountains decked out in indigo blue & crimson red mosaic tiles that just pop against the creamy serene vanilla stucco building and color theme. Of course darlings, this being THY ONE AND ONLY HIGHLAND PARK, only HP residents can obtain a Highland Park Library card. But do not fret book lovers. The state of Texas has a book share program called, TexShare, which allows any Texas resident access to over 500 participating Texas libraries outside their city limits. Simply apply for a TexShare Library Card at your current library and go to one of the other state branches for book check out opportunities. Highland Park Library is a member of this program, so with proper ID, your current and valid library card, along with your TexShare card can checking out material from this faculty be possible. It's kinda hob snobbery and a tad elitist, but getting access to great, quality books in a pretty spot is worth the effort. As well, business casual guests can sit and enjoy the facilities with complimentary wifi and gourmet coffee. It's a small, but well stocked library with the circulation and information desk on the main floor. The second floor has several relaxing sitting areas too. Both floors have beautifully designed fireplaces, not sure if they are functional in cooler months; Let's hope so. A big 10' arched window on the staircase landing between floors, flows tons of beautiful sunlight and views of the surrounding well manicured neighborhood. It was interesting to see part of the natural springs in this area still run under the buildings. Walk around to the west of the HP City Hall to see this natural creek undisturbed. It's great they built around and didn't try to dam or impede the water from trickling through. It was here before any of us and will hopefully do so, long after our departure. Happy book reading!! read more

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We just moved to Dallas and my daughter and I decided to take a quick visit to the Highland Park Library to check it out. I was not aware that you had to be a resident of Highland Park in order to obtain a library card. We went to the circulation desk to obtain a card and were immediately told that you had to be a resident of Highland Park to use the library. She looked at us as though we were not even allowed to look around the (public) library. Another mother with a child on her hip looked at me apologetically and shrugged - she was embarrassed for us. We quickly left, my 7 year old asking why we were not allowed to go into the children's area. Upon further study on the library website, I found out there is a yearly nonresident membership that you can pay for the year and we would've gladly done so - the library itself was darling and very near our home. Instead of being explained alternate options, or even just enjoy the building but you can't have a free library card - we were made to feel like we shouldn't even be in the building. Quite honestly, I've never had that happen before! I only saw a bit of the building looked beautiful and we found easy parking on the street. I've just never been treated like that before and it was overall an unpleasant, embarrassing experience. Had I been in her shoes, I would have explained that residents get free cards, but quickly explained alternate options or to just stay and enjoy the library but you can't check out books. Overall, not a fun introduction to a new city in our first week here. We may return and actually go into the children's area when the sting wears off a bit ;) If we do, I will update the review! read more

I have used this library for many years. Apparently the librarians are not very conscientious about checking the books back in after you return them. On one occasion, I returned all of the books I had checked out, but a few weeks later I received an automated message by phone informing me that a book I had checked out was due back the next day. There are fines for returning books late. In my case, I couldn't return the book because I did not have it because I had already returned it. I went to the library and told them I has already returned the books weeks ago. The librarian checked the books on the shelf and found the book I had returned. Thank goodness. It left me wondering what would have happened if they had put the book back in the wrong place on their shelves. I guess I would have been required to pay for it. At that time, I concluded that their failure to check the book back in was a "fluke" and that it would not happen again. But I was wrong. The same thing happened again!! If you don't want this to happen to you, when you return books, you should ask them for a printout showing that you then have no books checked out. read more

Very nice library, friendly staff and always a parking. Oddly they are closed on Monday! read more

This is a beautiful library. It has a very old, rustic beautiful feel to it. These days, libraries tend to be very modernized with bright colors, lighting and latest technologies and,so, when you come to this place, you can immediately feel a certain old school peace and warmth. It reminds you of what a library used to be, a quiet place with books, lots of books. read more

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Highland Park is a lovely, charming little library. For their size, I love the diverse collection and excellent caliber of librarians. Of course, one must be a resident of HP to obtain a free library card ..... which I'm assuming by a prior poster's comments, he is not. read more

This place is great! A nice atmosphere with computers, magazines, books, movies, etc. the librarians also are very helpful and kind! They have an awesome collection of books and speedy Internet. It's in a beautiful building that was recently re done. Overall a great spot! read more