Three hours here this afternoon! The library is quiet, spacious, comfortable and the wifi worked…read moregreat! I was able to find a study carrel where I could power up laptops and get some work done (and Yelp reviews written) instead of trying to work from the van when it's just too darned hot. Plenty of space, lots of different areas to sit and study including some rooms that could be reserved. You do not need to be a local resident to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 18060 overall - 535 in Georgia - 1581 of 2022.]

I am specifically writing about the Watkinsville branch. They shelve items incorrectly and try to…read moresay you didn't return them. probably because they beg for volunteers to shelve who haven't any clue how to do this. also, I had a book that accidentally got damaged and wanted to replace it. there was an identical copy on Amazon for $4.99. They would not accept this because they wanted to charge me $37.00. If you do venture there hold onto your wallet. i have lived in many states and this is the worst library ever. I will never patronize them again.

I have brought my granddaughter for children's time on Thrus and Fri's several times. Decorated…read moreValentine cookies etc. I always brag on what yall do. Came to the Prom yesterday, which was such a cute idea. My thoughts are that it was too dark in the room, and the music should have been more appropriate for the age of the children. Will definitely come back to the wonderful programs y'all have, but hope the next prom will have improvements. Several parents made these same comments to me. Please continue the wonderful things y'all do for the community. Thank you

Amazing story hour, really engaging for kids. Staff is helpful and friendly. Love this clean…read moreaddition to the library.

This is a lovely library that just oozes Southern charm. A sunny day makes you want to get a book…read moreand sit on the wraparound porch on a rocking chair, but any other type of weather makes for an equally enjoyable visit when you go indoors and have an opportunity to browse their well-stocked and well-organized book selection, as well as talk to the super friendly and helpful staff. I adore taking my youngsters there for story and music time every week b/c the librarians are so attentive, cheerful and engaging w/ all ages. (That goes for myself as an adult too, as I've gone in there on a number of occasions w/ a zillion "I need reading recommendations!!" questions.) I love that within a stone's throw of the library is a tiny bakery where you can pick up a cupcake or a sandwich, and I hope that they increase their hours of operations b/c they are closed pretty frequently. Book + pastry + coffee = YAY. In this age of e-readers (and yes, I am an avid reader on my Kindle and take full advantage of the library's online lending program!), having an actual library to walk into and other readers to talk to face-to-face may seem antiquated, but it really is a terrific thing for a town to have a sense of community and shared delight over reading.

have literally never seen someone take a book off the shelf and read it here god bless…read more quiet enough, the location isn't great since it's far from a lot of the campus and up a terrible hill

I made a special trip out to this library to get my hands on a rare Southern cookbook…read more I really wanted to buy the book but it's out of print and hard to find. It wasn't available on Amazon or eBay but it did show up in online library catalogs. The UGA Main Library was the only one in the state of Georgia with a copy so it was totally worth the drive to Athens. I called ahead of time so that one of the librarians could pull the book and put it on hold for me. When I got there it was waiting for me at the circulation and reserve desk. Since I didn't have a student ID I imagined I might have to undergo an iris scan and cavity search before they would let me handle it. Instead, they just took a quick peep at my driver's license and passed it right over. Cue the kid in a candy store glee on my face! The librarian directed me a few yards away to the computer lab and their flatbed scanner. I was able to send high quality, color images of the book straight to my USB drive for free. Making digital copies was ideal since each print copy would have run 9 cents for black & white and 50 cents for color. Based on my experience, the UGA Library is a great resource not just for students but for visitors too. The staff is helpful, the facilities are modern and their resources are available to students and the public alike. Finding the rare book I needed in their collection made my weekend.

This is one of the best libraries in Gwinnett hands down. We drive 20 minutes just to come to this…read morelibrary when we want to read, study, or just experience what a great library has to offer. We have a library right next to our house but come to this one when we productivity is a priority and we want a pleasant library session. Thank you for helping our family develop good habits!

Okay, so I was looking up the hours for this library and saw people reviewing a library and giving…read morethis one crappy reviews...seriously!!! It's free! And the Gwinnett library system is really good, I have lived so Many places and belonged to many libraries, but this one is excellent! Esp. The Hamilton mill location, it's lovely! Quit complaining about free! Free?!

Great staff! Nice clean place for the great Library with friendly helpful staff. You can study,…read moreread books, use the computer or even the social media recording space.....clean bathrooms and vending machines.

We absolutely love this library and the people that work here. There are activities every week and…read morethe kids really like coming to the library. Pros: The kids have their own wing so they don't have to whisper and they can really enjoy being at the library. They also have plenty of computers.

The only time I've ever seen this place crowded was election time! Nice, modern , clean and just…read morewhat you would expect from a library and so much more! Great friendly staff!

Great library. My son and I love to come here! Friendly and helpful staff! Best libary in Hall…read moreCounty, Georgia!!!

Can't sit here, can't sit there, can't sit anywhere. If you're coming here for a quiet place to…read morework, find the farthest dark corner on the second floor and you might be able to use the space. Otherwise, just go somewhere else. The facility itself is nice, but mostly a mausoleum.

This is a really nice, modern library. The state of Georgia has a system where you can check out…read morebooks from any library in the state PINES system. My local branch didn't have the book I wanted, so I took a day trip to Hall County to snag a copy of the book I was looking for. I called first, and they assured me they had the copy there and that they would set it aside for my arrival. Parking was free and easy. There were several spaces available right up front. Of course, I was there in the afternoon on a weekday. I imagine it might get busy if an event is going on, but it looked like they had more parking out back and on the street. The librarian was super nice and directed me to the books on hold and answered my questions about books available in other languages. I ended up leaving there with the book I was looking for as well as a few books in Spanish so that I could further practice my low level comprehension skills. I was able to extend my checkout of these books online and then return them to my local branch library instead of having to make the drive to Hall County again. Although, I wouldn't have minded it. Their library still has that "new car scent". Not really, but the place is pristine and welcoming.

Clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed with a great selection of books. I loved the…read moredifferent reading areas that make it easy to settle in with a good book, and the secure entrance adds a sense of comfort. The only downside for me was that, living in Fulton County, I wasn't eligible for a free library card--it would cost $40 annually. Still, for those within the system, this library offers a truly welcoming and inspiring place to read, study, or simply enjoy quiet time.

Great library zero problem with the library and the staff. To the gentleman who sits in the quiet…read moreroom multiple times a week and removes his shoes, talks loudly on the cellphone, and eats snacks loudly; please consider using some common courtesy. Thank you!