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+

"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!

Wonderful library full of an entire bottom floor built for kiddos! There's a computer corner,…read morereading nooks, a large slide that kids can take to the bottom level (it hasn't been open though the last 2 times we visited), an LED interactive wall for kids to explore, small toy ponies for the littles to ride, and thousands of books! I am seriously so impressed with it here in the middle of Downtown Garland. My two toddlers have had the best times here and looking forward to attending their story times and activities.

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.

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 is a large, clean, well designed library with plenty of computers, tables for studying and…read morenicely designed reading areas. The staff is friendly and they have excellent hours. On Tuesday and Thursday they are open until 9 pm. They also have a copy center for patrons.

This is the friendliest library I know! Ms. Barbara is always there to help and is cheerful and…read moreengaged. Grateful for a neighborhood library! Thank you, City of Garland.

Not a very large library. Most of the staff are nice. Have an updated book check out station that's…read morenice. The parking lot could use an upgrade. Also smoking is permitted outside the front entrance, not good for children and in general whom prefer not to get second hand smoke lung cancer. Also weird there has been a sign near Hawaiian falls for future home of North Garland library site for years now with no breaking of ground.

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

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.

What a restaurant serves as both an eatery and a bookstore - I'm in!…read more Fable and Fire is a beautiful venue! The owners personally created/decorated it and it's the most inventing space I have been to that serves two purposes - eating and reading. Walls of books greet you as you enter, along with big wooden tables and chairs with a desert bar set up. Wonderful! And when you go into the restaurant, there comfy books lined up along the wall, more table and chairs in the middle, and a touch of home with couches and table in front of the bar. And I don't want o miss out in the description of the restrooms - because they are something to see. A sliding door for the restrooms are books that have been arranged so you feel like you're in a somewhat magical feeder with. Oils arranged in fascinating shapes. They also have a separate room for events and meets - and wow! It's gorgeous too! It truly made me want to host an event here just to experience this room. The food is delicious and the waitstaff are great at making you feel comfortable and welcome. This might have been my first time in this restaurant, but it's just the start of many visits here.

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

Great bookstore, easy parking, friendly staff, they have a Starbucks type coffee shop inside the…read morestore with a fantastic menu. The real Starbucks could take and learn a lot from them, never a botched drink, their selection of pastries and food is far superior to the regular Starbucks, no music to get in the way I will go out of my way to have a coffee and relax there than any Starbucks. Bookstore and combination with the coffee shop is just outstanding. Can't go wrong with this place where you want a cup of coffee or a book, or a puzzle yeah the prices are a little high but then again where aren't they today. would have rated them five stores, but it's a big store and there is or was checkout space at both ends of the store but the last couple years they've really only ever staffed the one side so you have to walk all the way to one end of the store to pay and then walk all the way back out the other end if you parked in the main parking lot.