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    Smith Public Library

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ajay V.

    Woow! My 11th blood donation with Redcross helped me find this jewel. This place feels like heaven.Top notch Library. I spent a lot of time at Plano/Frisco libraries but this is way beyond. Staff are very friendly and tons of kids games/books/dvds. Place is huge with private rooms, computers. Wish i stay in Wylie. Place is next to recreation center as a bonus to get all benefits with one drive. Good luck Wylie residents.

    My son's favorite part of the library!

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    9 years ago

    Awesome service, and the workers are very cool, especially the guy in the blue shirt and glasses. He's cute too, so it's a win win.

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    11 years ago

    Great library. Staff is okay. Slow inter-library exchange. Nice drive thru book return.

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    12 years ago

    Amazing library!!! I don't live in Wylie, but I come to the Wylie library. The staff rocks!!!

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    Gladys Harrington Library - Reading corner

    Gladys Harrington Library

    3.8(13 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    This is a nice neighborhood library. And it's super quiet in here. This is the quietest library I…read morehave ever been inside in my entire life. And I have lived in 6 states, visited several and been to plenty of libraries all over the place. My mouse for my laptop clicks so I don't want to use it, I'm sticking with the touch pad on my laptop. I am going to do everything in my power not to sneeze, cough or breathe too loud. I'm in libraries and coffee shops quite a lot and have grown accustomed to hearing children's chatter, music or phone conversations. Not here though, it's old school quiet like libraries of yesteryear. There is a large, wonderful area for children but on this side of the library you don't hear them. I love libraries this size. There are chairs, desks, tables, love seats, study rooms, media rooms, meeting rooms and even vending machines for your snack break. The restroom is nice, big and clean. And books, of course, they have a huge selection and if I moved to Collin County, which I probably won't, I would likely frequent this location. I don't know anything about this neighborhood but this library is really nice.

    It was time to get a library card that was mine. Was time to stop borrowing friend's cards. I love…read moreaudiobooks! Why pay for books or buy books when your taxes, as a homeowner, offer you free book rentals! AMAZING!! I love to be read too and you can read a variety of books for free. The best bang for your buck! Really happy I discovered reading books again. Not sure why I ever slowed down. Harrington Library is awesome! Simply need to go in person to apply for the card. It's so simple! It gives you access to ALL libraries in Collin county. Everyone should have a library card! They use the Libby app. The most wonderful app at that too! Easy to use and people friendly. Links you to all libraries. They offer 3d images of mapping plans for children to make their on designs. How cool is that! It's all in house. I think that's awesome to get kids interested in technology at an early age. I wish more people would be interested in being part of a library. It's so cool to have access to knowledge. It's free! If you have a driver license you can join and be a member. I'm sure if you don't have a DL you can still join. Be extraordinary and join any library across the country! May 2024

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    Kitchen side of the littles' play area

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    Love the family bathrooms in the children's books area

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    Central Library

    Central Library

    4.0(25 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    "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.

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    John & Judy Gay Library - 05/29/24

    John & Judy Gay Library

    3.8(28 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    This is a pretty good library for what I've done -- I always visit online and reserve books, then…read moredrop by to pick them up. It always seems loud in here so I wouldn't advise trying to get anything done where you need it to be quiet. I like that they have a drive-up book return too -- very convenient. This library does not participate with the Libby app -- not at the time of this writing -- so if you reserve an ebook, you'll need to download the app they do work with. They FINALLY got more parking added here -- it's been so tough to find parking but there's a long new section of spaces now.

    this group of people just started talking for a good 15-20+ minutes while i was studying. pretty…read moresure they're doing tutoring lessons (very sure, i heard them talk about strategies, SATS and all that, they'll be doing 2 30 minutes sessions $63/ea. ok pricey.), could simply have the conversation anywhere else, or outside to be polite. i came to study in peace and quiet. library's are supposed to be peaceful and quiet. very inconsiderate group of people. love the library though, i will come back, hopefully the staff is able to see and address this next time if this happens. stopped studying just to write this review lol, anyways they're still talking. just gonna turn my music up until they go away, ig i'll update with how long the conversation takes + any juicy details i overhear ?? ok posted this at 4:20something they finally parted ways @4:27..

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