Wonderful neighborhood library, with tons of windows helping to enjoy the surrounding trees. There's reading space set aside for kids, reading tables, and librarians (as usual) are helpful and friendly. Don't forget the playground just outside, and a greenway path, steps away. read more

Convenient, friendly, clean! Love this library over the many others in Wake county! Printing is much more reasonable especially if you have a lot of pages. The bigger store printing options are $$$. read more

Today I received my first wake library card. Books To Go is a wonderful program during COVID19. You're able to sign books out online and pick up your orders from the front lobby table. Books are bagged and labeled for easy access. This should continue well after COVID19 because it's the easiest way to promote continuing education and advanced literacy. I recently preordered books to be kept on hold for me that are new releases. My new year's goal was to dedicate more time to reading. Leesville makes this seamless. read more

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Cute little library that was peaceful enough with my headphones on to get out of the office and the hotel room to do a bit of work. It is not a very large branch but the stacks are set up in a manner that lets people have their tutoring sessions without disturbing the other patrons. Even though I'm not a local resident, I did find a book or two that I'd have borrowed. I made note and will get them from Charlotte when I'm home. Great wifi and power outlets. A very good place to study or work quietly. [Review 12862 overall, 178 of 2020.] read more

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On principle it's nearly impossible for me to rank a library under 3 stars, so I come into this review biased in favor of the very institution. With that admitted into the web-o-sphere, let's do this. I'm actually here as I write this. One night, walking in the darkness of my apartment, I stepped on my computer screen like a doofus and instantly turned my laptop into trash. So I'm here using their comps, smh. The best thing about this library is the massive window array overlooking tall green trees underneath a blue sky. Sometimes, if it's moderately cloudy, the sun will peak through and set their tips aglow. It's soothing, majestic and pretty all at once. I always pick the computer on the end facing the windows. Sure they have a nice collection of literature, but I never check out the books. I'm a slow reader. Not because I'm a moron (see broken laptop screen for a different opinion on that) but because I like to absorb every word of text. So if I'm going for a good read, I buy the book instead. They've got more than an adequate number of computers that give you about 45 minutes of runtime. If you can't extend your time, the comp will literally SHUT DOWN on you, so you'd better watch that clock and save your work. Also, the restrooms are clean and that means a lot to me. Some things I don't like about this place are: Printing costs you a whopping 25 cents per page! Holy laundry day Batman! That's insane (though, all the libraries down here do that). Also, if you're here during a children's event, forget tranquility. They'll be swinging from the overhead lights while you're trying to work in peace. Bring earplugs. And by all means, sit by the windows. read more

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I popped in on a Sunday shortly after they opened to get a library card. The librarian that helped me was super sweet and gave me the lay of the land. She asked me if Leesville is the closest to me and honestly I wasn't sure. I had just googled libraries and Leesville looked to be brand new! I got all set up and took a glance around and was able to borrow something that interested me. The library itself is just a local community one, I think the regional ones are larger. The setting is gorgeous and there is a trail nearby if you wanted to go walking/running after. They also have a cute little playground. I'd check it out if I was in the area again! Maybe it'll turn into my regular library, though I learned there are a couple that are closer to me, but [perhaps not as beautiful situated in the woods. read more

This is a great community library. It is tucked away in a neighborhood off of Leesville Road. They have a lot of activities for kids which gives the Lynn Road Community Center a run for its money. It is definitely a step up from the Duraleigh Road Community Library, the other library I frequent, as it is also close by. I'm like midway from either one of these. Granted, Leesville is brand new but they really put an effort into the design of the outside and the inside of this library. It just provides a great experience to go in and browse the books. There are quite a few computers for use for those who need to access the internet or work on homework but there are several workstations available to plug in your own laptops and access the free wifi that is offered at all Wake County Libraries. read more

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Absolutely love this library! It's small and cozy with beautiful architecture. Very kid friendly area and they also have a playground outside for the little ones. It's not very busy so it's a great place to study without feeling like there's a ton of people rushing around. The staff is very friendly and helpful. High schoolers are able to volunteer here. read more

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I joined a few weeks ago because I wanted to start reading more. This library is perfect for me. It's a very nice little library. It's very quiet and they have plenty of computers for you to use. I love how you can go on the app and put books on hold and you get a notification letting you know when they're ready and you go pick them up. They have them set aside on a shelf with your name on them. I also love that they don't have late fees and you can renew them from your phone if necessary. Other than books they also have a decent selection of comic books to check out and you can rent audio and digital books from your phone without even having to go to the library! read more

This is our neighborhood library and we love it and the staff, who are always super nice and forgiving. We're often late with our books, and we never get a nasty gram for overdue fines. If we don't have exact change, they say to pay it next time we visit and still let me check out more books! The facility is always clean. The space has wonderful light and plenty of seating areas. The computers are popular. Every time I visit, the computers are always booked. The library is well-stocked with the classics. However, expect to request and wait for best-sellers or new releases. Often, you have to place a hold online for the book title(s). I've never had to wait that long, but it depends on the book and how popular it is. You get an email notice when they're ready for pick-up. We're grateful to have a wonderful facility and library staff in our community. read more

The building is beautiful. There are computers available for use, and the self-check out is very handy. The location is also very nice for the surrounding neighborhood. The Leesville Community Library is very close to the local school, so it makes it a hub for many children and teens. So if you were looking for quiet, this place is not for you. But if you need a library to hang out at after school, this place is for you. For the half hour that I was there today, I didn't find any books that really interested me (there selection is actually rather small compaired to some of the other libraries in the area). I also found the noise level to be, well, suprising for a library. My biggest turn off though was the staff. Apparently they all seem to be used to being "glorified babysitters" being so close to the school, because they treat everyone like small children. If you were hoping to have a snack while you study, don't come here. They do not allow any kind of food or drink in the library. If this doesn't bother you, great. If it does, be warned. This is actually a point of serious concern for the staff. I witnessed on of the librarians stop helping two adults find what they needed to chastise to girls studying quietly and doing homework because they had soda cans. So clearly the "no food and drink" rule is a priority. I also witnessed a young man politely request to borrow a calculator from the help desk. The librarian clearly was untrusting and feared loosing their precious dollar store calculator, because she grilled him regarding what he had to give her as "collateral" so she could make sure wouldn't steal it. She asked specifically for a cell phone (if he had one of those why would he need the calculator), car keys (kid was clearly too young to drive), ipod (I wouldn't hand my ipod over either), driver's license, etc. When he responded no to each of those things, the librarian clearly upset rolled her eyes and remarked "Just make sure you bring it back." So. If you forget your calculator, please make sure you bring the appropriate ransom items with you to borrow one. Overall, I was very unimpressed with the staff's attitude. I understand that they probably work around young people most of the time, and that creates a certain mentality to handle that, but in general I found most of the staff pretentious, and for lack of a better word, snooty. So if you are looking for a local library, and this one doesn't really seem to be for you (I know it isn't for me) and don't mind the drive a few minutes down the road, the Cameron Village location is excellent (and close to colleges so the selection is more geared towards adults), the Duraleigh location is just minutes away, and while small is again geared towards a more adult crowd, and my personal favorite is the West Regional Library (which is also located near a school, but they are all friendly there, and they have a VERY LARGE selection of books for everyone). read more

Such a nice addition to the neighborhood. There is plenty of parking. They offer a drive up book return makes is nice to quickly return books. I've been there several times and was pleased with the helpful staff. read more

Nice library building - but not if you need to read. I was very excited that such a nice library was right around the corner...but between multiple crying toddlers and organized sing alongs that happened every few minutes this is NOT a place to count on serenity or quietness for reading or working. read more

The staff here is really nice. My Mom frequently visits this location since she and I are both avid readers. There were times when a requested new best seller was not available due it being checked out. The staff are always willing to search to see how many copies they have in circulation, see if another branch may carry it, and take customer service a step further by offering to put our names on a waiting list as a courtesy. This is our neighborhood library and we love it. To me, there is something so wonderful about going into a building and seeing all the possibilities..multiple choices of literature on ANY topic and reading it at your leisure. Then the discovery of seeing a title or author that you may forgotten about and delighting in the find. In our tech savvy world today, I find beauty in grabbing a book and getting lost in the world they created for the reader. ~Charisse W. read more

Wonderful smaller space. Very friendly staff. Has a playground outside that my kids enjoy! We really love that it is so close to us.

The floor to ceiling glass windows are a nice touch to a very well designed library. It's not that big, but it feels cozy nonetheless. The librarians are nice and the self checkout line makes it a breeze to go through with your books. I wish there were more tables to study though; there's only about 4-5 large tables and 3-4 smaller tables. read more

Love the look and feel of out neighborhood library. Great activities for kids and friendly staff.

Absolutely gorgeous library, tucked away in the woods. It is calm and peaceful because not many people know about it since it is so secluded. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because their selections of books is limited compared to the North Regional Library. read more

Love having the library so handy. Staff is very helpful and answers questions with a smile. Good for kids to learn how to use the library.