I believe the library offers superb service to the community. I am signing up today for the Summer…read more Reading Program for my 6 yr. old Genealogy is my hobby and I wish they had a section in the library for this.

It smells in here. It really does. I don't know if it's dust, or unwashed patrons, or if the…read morebuilding or carpet just need updating desperately, or what. It's also not intuitive, when you walk in, where different departments might be located. And ... there are always unhygienic members of the community lazing around in the entrance or out in front,... staring at you. In all fairness, I haven't tried the library's programming, interlibrary loan system, ebooks or other services - maybe they're spectacular. I hope they are.

Small, very small labrary (what do anyone expect for a small town), but it is good place to get a…read morebook and read... customer services is awesome... clean and they always have some type of activities (for adults and kids) going on....

The website states that the library closes at 5:30. We are new to town and arrived at 3:20. Not…read moreonly were my three children and I not greeted with a smile or hello etc, we were told it was too late in the day to obtain a library card and that they closed at 4. Even with the earlier closing time, I'm certain we had time to get a card and the books my kiddos needed for a report. I even had a list of the books needed. We will be traveling further to get our library cards to a library that embraces and encourages literacy, as this one seems to be a lost cause My advice for the library management is to seek employees or find volunteers that will welcome patrons, not turn them away because they want to leave early.

The Tyler public library is the perfect place to go on a Saturday afternoon. If you love to read…read moreand like to spend your days looking for the latest novel then this is the place for you. I am a huge fan of historical romance novels and they have a wide selection to choose from. You can also rent movies and CDs. If you don't have internet access at home and need to get on the internet then they have computers on the third floor that you can use. It's conveniently located in downtown Tyler and has very convenient operating hours. The librarians are always happy to help you find anything you need.

I love this library so much! There is an excellent selection of incoming titles downstairs and a…read moreshort trip up the elevator, there's a huge set of fiction (I like the scifi/fantasy section myself) and an even bigger selection of non-fiction. Plus, your library card allows you to access digital collections too; I have an audiobook checked out right now. The staff have always been kind and helpful and the library also hosts events and clubs for the public. I'm a regular at one of those clubs. It helped me make some friends with shared interests after I moved here. This is one of my favorite places in town.

GREAT library with helpful staff…read more Very service dog friendly.

Just traveling thru and stopped in to buy a couple of children's books. The staff treated us like…read morefamily and invited us back for a toddler story time with face painting and trick or treating. We had a blast. In addition to the previous items, they had thank you card writing to Veterans, free Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving kits.

If you're in town stop by and tour the museum. Check out a book or two as well…read more Thursday mornings host storytime for the littles.

loved the service from here and found my new favorite book from here. friendly and laid back staffread more

Absolutely terrible first & last experience here…read more Had some car trouble in Texarkana and had several hours to kill while waiting for the repairs. Thought I'd cuddle up w a book in the back corner out of the way, not bothering anyone. Ya know, what a library is for. A literal security lady w a bad attitude for no reason comes up on me like "wow, you can't just be here like this..." Excuse me? Isn't this was a library is for ?? What's w the attitude ? She tells me I have to sit in one of their hard, flat arthritis causing chairs if I wanna read a book there. Up in front where everyone can see you. And that no drinks are allowed and 'it says so on the door.' Ok... this was my first time there. I didn read all the signage, my mistake, and my drinks has screw on caps. I was just trying to stay hydrated while I killed time waiting for my car. Considering that all the people inside looked homeless, it was shocking that they'd bother someone like me who's clearly put together, well dressed, well spoken & educated. She was absolutely rude for no reason. And the fact that not a single employee came to kindly make me aware of their rules and instead called security like I was being doing anything wrong. I WAS LITERALLY READING A BOOK IN THE CORNER SILENTLY. Extremely unwelcoming environment, smelly restroom, rude employees, and many vagrants hanging around. If you've never visited don't waste your time Hopefully this sh*t hole gets shut down.

Convenient location. Nice employees. Great collection of books. Internet access and can make…read morecopies. You do a lot more than read books.

Small, private, library and meeting location. For individuals or small groups…read more Nice theological and "Christian living" library-- a wide variety of commentaries and Bible dictionaries, the complete ante- and post-nicene fathers collection, small meeting space, and . . . free coffee.

I've been coming to this lovely library since 1952. Children's story hour with Mrs. Crisco, and…read morepicking out my own books! It is my happy place and the architecture is beautiful. Cozy reading nooks, friendly competent librarians. Wonderful dark and heavy library tables and chairs set quite the mood as well as comfortable leather seating options. A bank of computers with printing options available and helpful staff for assistance. Perfect for tucking in on a rainy day or reading the many available magazines and newspapers! Enjoy the views through the leaded glass windows of the beautiful landscaped grounds and relax a while. You won't be disappointed! Join Friends of the Library and enjoy notices of coming events and services...you won't be disappointed!

The architecture and history of this library is worth the stop. The grounds of the library are…read morebeautiful and well manicured. Trees and flowers are labeled. The librarian will give you a tour and share with you the history of this beautiful building. Not the usual type or style of building you would find in a small east Texas town. Built in 1934 during the Big oil Boom. In addition to being a Beautiful library, we spent a little time in the children's section. Great selection of titles and genres for all levels of readers. On the bulletin board we quickly checked out some of the summer activities. We live out of town. But if we were local this would be a place we would frequently come too.