I adore my local branch. The ease of access is great. Close to the interstate and shopping. They…read moreprovide activities for kids and adults and the staff is always helpful. I use the computers even though I have wifi. Their connection is extremely fast. They used to have a plethora of spots available but since COVID they removed several stations and turned the space into an open use space. There are 2 rooms for reservation, a community room, and children's area of course. However, this library is one of the smaller locations. I still attempt to frequent as much as possible so they remain open to the area as they count the number of visitors. You can remote print and use the online portal for periodical access. I do hope they remodel and get modern seats like those of south Park and south side locations but its not likely. The library hold is great, too! Ordering and picking up with ease. This location is not close to a bus line. However, it does have plenty of parking spots available.

Now that the pandemic is "over" in that the libraries are reopened for browsing and study, I had a…read morechance to check out this pretty amazing library. Modern, open, airy. None of the stuffiness that you might expect from a classic library. With open stacks and lots of well organized books, this is a bright and clear space. There are a bunch of study desks along the huge windows. Most of them have power outlets nearby which is helpful because the library also has a free and unfiltered wifi. While you do need to be a resident to borrow books, no account is needed for Internet access. I found two or three books I liked, taking two of them to a comfy seat to ensure that they were what I wanted. Checkout is super easy and completely unattended. I'm very pleased with this branch! [Review 15370 overall, 872 of 2021, number 2922 in North Carolina.]

They are so nice and amazing here! A quality library for our small town:…read more They are so nice and amazing here! A quality library for our small town:

I've been coming here with my daughter to receive her private tutoring two times a week. There are…read moreplenty of other kids that receive tutoring here as well. The library is clean and well-stocked. The only problem I have is that it is loud at times. The people visiting and the workers, both are loud. I guess since it's a neighborhood library, people tend to know one another a lot of times. It's close to the house and an easy drive from my daughter's school, so convenience is the key. I just wish they would maintain people's voice levels to a whisper.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center collaboration between the library district and the Children's Theatre is a hands down wonder. While some libraries specialize in library things (games and toys) to engage kids and others specialize in library materials (books and puzzles), ImaginOn has it all ... including plays and story times. The library itself is free to enter, multi-story, newish, clean and easy to get to, with available parking that is free for 90 minutes with a stamped ticket. This facility absolutely had everything to stimulate kids of all ages ... probably 2 to 12 being the sweet spot. Do make a point of finding your way here for a visit someday ... you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.

Great place for children. Lots of books and activities and it's all free…read more Very clean and spacious.

I stopped by this library a few weeks ago for a book sale and had the best time!! I arrived right…read moreat 9am when the sale started and it was jam packed! It's so nice to see I'm not the only bookie out here lol. The parking was easy and organized. The book sale itself was packed but they had so many wonderful volunteers helping to steer the crowd, it was pretty seamless. They even had volunteers walking around asking if they could take your books and put them on a table to hold for you so you could keep shopping comfortably. it was great! The library has multiple stories and was very clean and quiet. I will absolutely be back soon!!

I love everything about this library. They have lots of engaging events. The teen and children…read moreareas are great. They have a maker space area. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. It is very open, so you will need to book a study room if you are seeking a quiet space.

I was in Charlotte for a family function when a family member suggested we visit the library at the…read morelast minute. We arrived at 4 knowing it closed at 5 p.m. A friendly attendant greeted us at the gate and asked if we were new visitors which we were, and he informed us that the last tour was already progress and we could join in, or explore the grounds on our own. This is an experience everyone young and old would enjoy! The tour is a glimpse into Mr. Graham's life, his ministry, and his travels around the world. The gardens and grounds are beautiful, and there's a memorial garden on site. We're already planning to return to experience the full tour, which is said to be at least an hour and a half long and it's free. The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable.

Visiting the Billy Graham Library is truly a wonderful and inspiring experience! We felt warmly…read morewelcomed everywhere we went on the campus, from the moment we stepped out of our car to the heartfelt goodbye at the end of our tour. The volunteers are incredibly friendly and courteous, and I really appreciate that in this AI age, we still get to enjoy genuine human interactions. The self-guided tour takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and the presentation is excellent--it's a great opportunity to learn about Billy Graham's ministry, his life story, and his family. As a Christian myself, I find his faith very inspiring! I highly recommend everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, to visit this meaningful place! Parking and admission are free. Recommended to book your free tickets before your visit.

The Dallas Branch Library is a very underrated spot to hang out, chill, and get some work done. The…read morepeople who work here are super friendly and respectful. When I went, I had not been in several years, and did not have any sort of account. They said that I did not need to have one. I was able to use their computer for free, and they helped me with printing out a piece of paper that I was able to use on a letter I was mailing out. The printing was also free! They have plenty of books on the shelves that you will be able to check out. The inside is very cozy and makes you feel at ease. It smells nice inside and is very cleanly.

It has been so long that we've been able to walk into a library, coming to this one felt like such…read morea privilege. We were a little lost finding a parking space since we came in through the staff parking side, and there are no "main doors." But the library is so large, having little doors all around I suppose is most suitable. So that's another thing, it's large! And I love it! It's a two story library (from what I saw), with clearly marked sections and a wonderful children's area. We immediately got ourselves library cards and began toward the children's section. My son was excited to choose new books to read (all dinosaurs and trucks of course), my daughter had a blast exploring a new open space, and neither of them wanted to leave at the end. They offer plenty of reading areas, small tables with activities, and a little computer area for children as well. The staff were extremely friendly and gave us some flyers on family events. I LOVE when libraries have tons of community events. Movie nights, crafts, toddler reading times, and bingo are all offered. They apparently have a separate auditorium for it all, which we didn't get to see, but sounds really exciting. We are excited to come again when we go for a new round of books.

Lovely clean big building Well organized with very helpful…read morestaff There is a decent audible book section that I use the most. The children section is wonderful. There is a quiet seating section just for them where they can sit and read for as long as they want. There is someone to help the kids find books they might like. Several computer stations upstairs so you won't have to wait They also have a copy machine. The best sellers go fast any you usually have to be put on a wait list. You still need to get a card to check anything out but that only takes a few minutes to get

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South Park Regional had a fair collection of books and materials for the younger set, but really excelled at games and toys for engaging kids ... they even had a little cabin the kids could go in. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking ... although it is oftentimes full. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library things for kids to play with, but fewer library materials (books and puzzles). Still and all, nice library and recommended.

This library has so much potential. It is huge, and the children's section takes up a very large…read moreportion of the downstairs. There are tons of children's books, toys, activities, and interactive areas for kids, which is wonderful. The rest of the library also looked very nice, organized, and well maintained. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the children's area was extremely disappointing. The carpets were visibly dirty and stained in multiple places, and the entire children's section felt like it was overdue for a serious deep cleaning. I completely understand that an area used by young children gets a lot of traffic and will naturally have more wear and tear, but this seemed well beyond what I would consider normal. What made it even more surprising is that I've been to other Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations, and I have not seen their children's areas looking like this. The difference in cleanliness was very noticeable. For a space specifically designed for babies and young children who are sitting, crawling, touching toys, and playing directly on the floor I really feel like cleanliness should be one of the highest priorities. It's especially unfortunate because the rest of this library looked very nice and well cared for. Since the children's area makes up such a large portion of the downstairs, I really hope more attention is given to routinely deep cleaning the carpets, floors, toys, and play areas. This could easily be an amazing library for families, but the condition and lack of cleanliness in the children's section made me uncomfortable letting a child play freely there.

Lowell Branch is the "craft center" branch in Gastonia. It's a small library with a variety of odds…read moreand ends inside, including lots of kid-friendly stations. You'll find everything from your basic: book, DVD, computers and electronic resources. But, if you walk to the back of the library, you'll also discover a light board along with craft books, art supplies and even a handful of children's toys. Lowell branch also offers an multimedia room where they host activities for all ages, this summer I stuck around to watch kiddos making ice cream with cream, sugar, vanilla, ice and rock salt. However, as far a libraries go, Lowell is a very low-key, country branch. The librarians are friendly but it's very basic. You won't find a lot of space to study, but they do offer 2-3 round tables that might sit two if you don't both have a lot of things and outlets can be round in the floor. Hours are also limited for this local branch but if you have an electronic vehicle, you'll be in luck. They offer a electronic wifi charing station and of course free wifi.

Cool library/tech center for kids. I know it doesn't make sense to most but this place has a bunch…read moreof tech gadgets and creative centers for kids to explore and create artwork to take home. Very cool twist on a normal library.