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    Brazoria County Library System - Pearland Library - Library card - vibrant colors!

    Brazoria County Library System - Pearland Library

    4.3(12 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    Decided on a whim to apply for a library card within the Brazoria County Library system. Well…read moreactually, maybe it wasn't on a whim. I needed to locate a book for a discussion (professionally related) and the Pearland Library was the only location to have it. So shout out to the Brazoria County Library system! Thanks! I've visited this location once to pickup my library hold. I explored for a short period of time but not for very long. I was able to grab my hold off the shelf with ease and get it checked out with the library staff member. Kudos to them because I didn't have my physical library card with me. I chose to give them a call first to ensure not having my physical card wouldn't be a problem. Staff members were nice and helpful. This location is spacious. When I'm in the area, I'll definitely return. Oh something else to note - a huge green flag (!!) for this library system is that you can apply for the library card online and they will send your card to you in the mail. Talk about accessibility, am I right?

    The library isn't overly large nor is it super tiny; it seems as it's just right to some. There…read moreisn't enough tables located in quiet areas. The children's section wasn't completely separated from the adult section as I could hear rambunctious kids talking oh so loudly and playing as if they don't understand the concept of silence. It does seem like the selection of audiobooks and DVDs is far greater than what Parker Williams and Freeman library has combined. Though, this isn't a Harris county library branch. I'm not sure if that's the reason why they don't have wifi for guests. The staff wasn't very welcoming as when I walked in I wasn't greeted, just stared at like I was an alien from outer space. However, one of the shelving assistant that had a Irish accent or British accent was polite and showed that she was friendly. They have early voting going on now in a separate room. There aren't any tile floors just carpet and no bad odor inside. Also, the parking wasn't limited meaning there is lots of spots available. It's pretty convenient to find, if you're traveling from Green Tee just drive straight onto Liberty Dr., it's on the right side across from City Hall. Just off of 518, right before you get to the episcopal church.

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    Shannon Walker Library - Music room equipped with drum sets, electric guitars, keyboards, and more!

    Shannon Walker Library

    5.0(11 reviews)
    15.2 miWestbury

    Beautiful library nestled in a residential area with ample seating and charging. There's even a…read moresection with a self-serve coffee machine and vending machine for drinks, making the area seem like it's intended for eating, although my friend and I ate our food outside of this area, which wasn't formally designated for food anyway. There is a water bottle refill station next to the individual bathrooms. The ambiance is stunning and modern, not exactly silent but not too loud despite the presence of a children's section. We didn't try out the other amenities of those library, as we had a lot of studying to do. Would highly recommend as a place to quietly meet up with a friend, get some remote work done, or escape the Houston heat for free!

    I criticize Houston a lot for its poor public planning, but the Public Library System is one thing…read morethey've done marvelously. This library is sleek, modern, and absolutely beautiful. Color tinted windows brighten up the gloomiest and rainiest of days. Artsy geometric themes line the walls, ceilings, and furniture. Whatever your reason for visiting, the interior provides an abundant amount of space for it. More importantly than aesthetics, this library goes above and beyond in the resources it provides. It has passport services, computers, printers, study spaces, and books, similar to most libraries. What most libraries don't have though? Video recording studios, podcast rooms, and sound engineering booths. All fully equipped with instruments, all soundproof, and all FREE. OF. CHARGE. I absolutely love seeing this available. It provides people a creative outlet and a chance to feel heard. Other available gadgets include 3D printers, Cricut machines, and premium media editing software. C.J. and several other employees are at your service if you ever need a tutorial. According to the American Enterprise Institute, library visits have decreased by roughly 31% since 2000. I wouldn't have been able to tell based on my visit today. I saw plenty of parents, kids, and students lost in their own worlds. Free third spaces (locations other than work and home) have become increasingly rare; turns out that if you build a pretty library that's valuable to all, the community will come. I can't emphasize enough how cool this library is. It's a rare sight of tax dollars being utilized incredibly effectively. This isn't some privileged resource in River Oaks or Memorial Village; it's located in the unassuming suburbs of Westbury just outside of I-610. You'll leave this library impressed one way or the other. See for yourself.

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    Houston Public Library - Bracewell - Hours of Operations as of 8/14/17

    Houston Public Library - Bracewell

    3.6(5 reviews)
    11.3 miSouth Belt/Ellington

    I like this library. I've found good and interesting books on sale. The staff is friendly and…read morealways willing to help. I wished it were open in the morning or on Sundays

    This is a fairly new library than Parker Williams (not saying Parker Williams library isn't great)…read moreand it has a lot to offer. This also is a Houston Public library apart of the Houston public library systems. It was built about 3 years before and it looks really modern on the inside. The library card for this library isn't the same as the Harris County library card, this one is different and it can be used at any library in greater Houston though not at Parker Williams (even though it is in Houston). So, confusing right?! I know. This library is smaller than what I know at Parker Williams and it is divided up by a children section, adult, and small study area. Here, you have to use your library card number to access a computer (same as the library in Clinton, MS) and you have to reserve a computer for yourself. But, you have to walk to a different station to do that, instead of doing it on the computer. They do accept San Jac printing cards here too. They offer the usual classes for children like storytime, and they have free computer classes. They have self checkout in which you use your 4 digit security code and library card number to checkout if the desk it too overcrowded. I thought that was pretty cool. Parking is decent: Close to the building, so no long walking Front parking is for employers only Side parking is for visitors They have only 2 fuel efficient parking spots in the front beside the handicapped parking The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the library was small and really no area to study with children carrying on. That can get a bit rowdy. Plus, since its a library apart of Houston more regulations and limitations, so not exactly a free will.

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