I'm a volunteer with my therapy dog at this library. We've been volunteering for about four years…read more The staff has always treated us very kindly, and thanked us for coming. They have very good communication and emails for my schedule way ahead of time. They have always treated Joy, the therapy dog, extra special! She absolutely loves the librarians along with the young readers!

Everyone here is so awesome! This staff is the most friendly and helpful library staff that I have…read moreencountered. The library was very quiet and welcoming. They have conference and study rooms for public use. I highly recommended this library! Rating: A+

A very pretty and welcoming library with lots of light, soft seating, tables, and comfortable…read morereading nooks. There's plenty of free parking at the library and close to downtown and other interesting sites. It is clean and quiet with an excellent selection of books and materials along with a dedicated room for resources like sewing, printing, and special crafts.

"I have always imagined that paradise would be a kind of library." - Jorge Luis Borges…read more Today I walked into a new Library. Well, new to me. It's in Garland, Texas, a town not far from where I live. And it felt like a kids paradise from the moment I walked down the stairs into the children's area. I saw children gathered around for a special event, and they were all filled with joy and many were giggling. What a beautiful experience it was to see such happiness around books. And isn't that what being a child is supposed to be like? The walls were covered with creative nature scenes, just like you're walking into a storybook. And they carved out the sweetest little reading nooks so you could enjoy your time, privately, with a great story. There was a wonderful artistic mobile hanging over the area where you walk down to the children's area, and fun seating for storytime readings. And let's not miss out on the slide kids can go down to get to the children's area. What a fun idea! Hats off to whomever thought that one through! Every person I talked to in this library was genuinely nice. It truly felt like a safe and happy place to be - for both children and adults. I'm coming back with my grandchildren, and I already know it will be a great adventure for us all!

This library is probably great for kids with many educational programs, etc. But if you are an…read moreadult who enjoys adult fiction, forget it. They seem to get some adult fiction, biographies, bestsellers, but the selection is not great or consistent. The website is not user friendly (or accurate) at all. If you try to renew a book online, it actually deducts days from your original due date for some peculiar reason. When I called library staff about it, they were mostly unhelpful. The last time I went in to pick up a book, I was ignored by 2 young people just sitting around talking/laughing. I had to walk over to another staff member who was doing other work to get checked out. This used to be a MUCH better run library. Not sure what has happened, but I'll be driving over to the next city for books from now on, even though this library is several blocks away. It's a shame.

Great asset to the community! Librarian and staff are top notch! Daniel has always been awesome…read morein my encounters with him.

I've explored all four of Garland's libraries and this one is my favorite! I love the way the space…read moreis laid out and designed, and I love how big the selection is! I think I've come here about once every other week!

DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION! My family and I stopped by here in 2018, and the women at the front…read moredesk were very rude and disrespectful.

This was an all too often overlooked location of the Garland Library system. I know because I have…read morepersonally.driven past it several times and never noticed it. This past Saturday was different though, it turned into my destination for a writing class. The writing class I attended was just one of the many great programs this library offers. They pretty much keep a full calendar of offerings to the local community. The meeting/class rooms are newly remodeled and perfect for such events. Karla, and the rest of the library staff are super helpful and just add to the pleasantness of the whole experience here!

A very small library in a strip mall that has lots of open space and seating for patrons. Since…read moreit's in a mall, there's lots of parking spaces and it's near a variety of shops. It's bright and clean inside and the staff seem friendly and helpful. There's also a good selection of books including some in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. They also have great displays of books with rotating themes.

My city has a great new downtown area and has a lot of potential to be a great hang out spot…read more The park is very nice looking and well managed. It has tables and a great lawn area for picnics. At night it is well lit and safe. They even have a public library with apartments/condos nearby. The Bankhead brewery is a trendy place to go nearby for food/drinks. Also, the dart train station is there to allow you to visit without driving. I just wish they would not only have more special weekend events, but also advertise their events more. Since there is really only one restaurant in the area, your choices are limited. They should have food trucks and outdoor events to bring in people.

Called in for info on my new rental house and STACY was an absolute ANGEL!…read more Even pulled out her maps and guided me to the water office. Wow! What an amazing way to start my life off in Rowlett!! Thanks Stacy

Such a beautiful spot!…read more I came to Fable and Fire for a girls' brunch and fell in love with the bookstore-meets-bistro concept. The food was fantastic, super filling, and pair that with an excellent espresso martini--I was in heaven. What really made the experience stand out was the service. Our server was so sweet and went out of their way to explain the menu details so we could find a safe, milk-free meal for our friend with a dairy restriction. Can't wait to come back!

Fable has been our favorite ever since it opened. The atmosphere, service, and quality of the food…read moreare solidly in the top three best places to eat in Rockwall for sure. For dinner you can't go wrong getting the 10 oz filet medium rare. It always comes out cooked to perfection. On this occasion we stopped by on a gorgeous Thursday afternoon around 2:30 and were delighted to sit out on the patio and choose from their brunch menu. A Fabled Burger and Turkey-Chicken Club later, we were full and happy.

I like this library, it brings me memories. When I was a kid the trend was this style, sorta retro…read moreand colorful. It's pretty small in my opinion but what I enjoy, is that there is multiple spots you can sit down and get work done. Definitely give it a shot if you want a "vintage" appearance

Love this Barnes and Nobles in Garland!!…read more They have a pretty darn good selection of magazines, especially crafting, cooking, lifestyle, and women focused titles. The womens book section is also excellent, lots of fiction, self-care, and inspirational reads at reasonable prices. The Starbucks inside B&N is a huge plus. Grabbing a coffee while browsing magazines or purchasing a new book makes the experience relaxing and enjoyable. The store is clean, well organized, and has a comfortable atmosphere that encourages you to stay awhile. Definitely a go-to spot for book lovers and anyone who enjoys a good magazine and coffee break! They do have restrooms here. However, people are real pigs, so the restrooms aren't very clean. Ugh. Love coming to this store! You will too!! January 2026

This is one of the better Barnes & Noble stores that I have visited. They have a large selection…read morewith great stock in just about every department. The cafe is large and despite being busy, they were super fast and incredibly friendly. I had selected a Studio Ghibli board game and when checking out, the cashier asked about my favorite Ghibli movies and made a book recommendation for me! I looked up the recommendation after and she was spot on for my interests. She truly was so kind.