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    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Vinings Library - 2nd floor

    Vinings Library

    4.1(7 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This library is located in downtown Vinings right next to the CVS. It's a smaller library so keep…read morethat in mind when judging their selection. I still manage to find good reads & if something isn't available, the hold times are reasonable. All the librarians I've encountered are nice & helpful. They offer many services & classes that are all included with their free membership. It's usually quiet so it's also a good place to get some work done or simply read a good book. Cute neighborhood gem.

    The Vinings Library is 1 of 16 in Cobb County and is located next to CVS in the Vinings Village…read more It serves Cobb residents in Vinings and the surrounding area. The VL offers programs for all ages on site and online. + Ambiance is small, clean and well stocked. This library has 2 floors. First floor serves mainly children up to 5th grade and a room that can be reserved for non-profit meetings by Cobb residents. The 2nd floor or the main entry from Paces Ferry is for everyone else. It's small, clean, and quiet with plenty of stools, chairs and couches with a friendly atmosphere. ++ VL has little bit of everything for Cobb residents. Children's' area had books, computers, audio books, DVDs and decorations geared towards them. VL has storytime for babies through young children and offer a program with 2 therapy dogs that the kids can read to on special Saturdays! I'm glad some of my tax $ goes to something good like this! Upstairs is for 6th graders and up and has a wall of subscribed magazines, carrousel of newspapers, books, audios, movies, computers, printers as well as free magazines to take (and for residents to donate). Cobb has electronic library system too so you can reserve books and also download e-Books. They also sell used books for about price a cup of coffee. Outside the lower floor near the entrance, there's a little free library too! + Service is friendly. You can get a library card free of charge if you are a Cobb County resident with a photo ID and a proof of Cobb County residence. + Price free and nominal charges for on demand prints (from their computers). + Parking is free. A handful of spots up front and more in the back. MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ Edible...where have you been all my life!

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    Smyrna Public Library

    Smyrna Public Library

    3.7(30 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I love this library! Tucked away in Smyrna, this is a privately-owned library which is separate…read morefrom the county/city libraries. So it runs on it's own system but seemingly no different than any other library. There's a large parking lot so scrambling for a space to park isn't a battle you have to fight when visiting. When I drove up, I was blow away by. the beauty of the building exterior, such a pretty place! I visited with my son and was also so appreciative of the accessibility since we were navigating a stroller. It was so quiet and peaceful when we walked in. There were a few patrons downstairs but you never would have known it, you could hear a pin drop. I was greeted and helped by a young lady who gave me all the in's and out's. I live right on the edge of the perimeter so I just lucked out and snagged a library card. After getting our card, my son and I just strolled around the library checking out the offerings. The children's section is so cute and filled with books, colorful furniture and space to enjoy some reading and play time. There was even a clear distinction between the section for the little littles and kids, loved it. I was also so surprised to see items available for rent such as baking supplies - how cool. As a child of a teacher who has always prioritized education and reading, I'm so grateful for libraries. Get yourself a library card today!

    Today was the third time I've been at this library utilizing one of the study rooms close to…read moreclosing time and was told that I had to exit even though there wasn't anyone waiting on it. Today, I arrived at 4:30pm and was asked to leave right after 7pm, and I'm literally looking at five other people all sitting at desks, and the second study room is vacant! It seems idiotic that if there isn't anyone vying for the study rooms LESS THAN AN HOUR until closing that someone should be asked to leave. So basically, what I just had to do is end my Zoom meeting, collect all of my belongings just to sit out next to the other patrons, all while staring at what are now TWO vacant study rooms! What harm am I doing to the day to day operations, especially when it took THIRTY MINUTES to do their rounds??? The last time I visited, I was told that my video could be heard on the first floor, which was impossible, because I have enough sense to monitor my volume, even with a closed door. At this point, I'm starting to think that it's personal since I come often if I'm in the area. So with that, I will resume my patronage at Switzer, where they understand this logic, and I won't be visiting ever again.

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