Beautiful library the way it's set up. It's roomy and cozy. The children's section is relaxing and…read morefun. They have many books to enjoy. The adult section is spacious and arranged nicely. This is a relaxing library and nicely maintained.

This is my favorite hidden place to study when I need to get off of campus and escape the…read morecompetitive student atmosphere. The library is full of tall windows that allow natural bright light in. It also has plenty of big tables with chairs, however I would definitely recommend going earlier in the morning on weekends if you want a guaranteed table as they fill up pretty quickly. However they also have lots of couches with side tables that I sometimes use as a desk when tables aren't available (sometimes I prefer that since I am a comfy studier). At the entrance, they have a small coffee shop that I have yet to try. On the sides, they have a few conference/group rooms (which tend to be booked anytime I go) and downstairs, they have additional tables. They also have ample parking near the upper and lower entrances.

Though you don't need a secret password or a retinal scan to study here, it almost seems like it. I…read morehad to especially jump through some hoops when I wanted to research some journals in their Rare Books archived collection. I was a grad student at a different university -- so using the library required some form-filling. You have to lock your backpack away in a separate room and can only take pencil (no pens!), paper, and a laptop with you into the study room. My journals were old and stiff, so they gave me special paperweights (they don't look so 'special' -- more like felt blocks) to weigh them down with. Luckily, my materials weren't so old that I had to be supervised while reading them or use 'special' tweezers to turn the pages. If you take a moment to soak up the room, you can't help but be awed (I'm an admitted book geek, but still...). The room itself is beautiful, but there's also something thrilling about being in the presence of so many rare and ancient tomes locked away in cages. There are also underground archives, and the contents of these unseen rooms hearken a scene from The Historian (or, for you movie-going types, National Treasure). Of course, Wilson has other rooms that are less intimidating! Check out the NC writers section, which is set up like a museum.

Ok, I admit that I've never had need to research any Rare Books here. So I invented an excuse a…read morecouple years ago, just to try it. That's the sort of guy I am. The stories that I'd been told did not disappoint. I was run through so much security I thought I was in a Get Smart parody. For a library! Try it some time, it's a lot of fun. Once you're in there it's a really great place. You'd be amazed the kinds of books they have on file in the Rare Books collection. I about went nuts with stuff from the Sherlock Holmes collection... amazing!

I love the convenience of having this branch close to home. I can reserve my items online and swing…read moreby to pick them up when they are ready. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. I'm so grateful for our library system!

From the owner: The Cybrary is a branch of Orange County Public Libraries. We offer computer and internet access,…read morewireless internet access, bestsellers, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. The Carrboreaders Book Club meets monthly to alternate discussion of contemporary fiction and non-fiction. The Movie/Book Club meets every other month to discuss new movie releases that are based on books. We also offer community book forum events in partnership with Carrboro Recreation and Parks. The Cybrary offers free computer classes in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill. Check our website for the current schedule. The Cybrary is a great place to start for internet research. We subscribe to NC Live, a collection of popular internet databases used for research and recreation. We also offer many useful links in the reference section of our website and on our del.icio.us page.

What's not to love about Perkins? Poor mobile service in the Link (and zero service for T-mobile…read moreeverywhere, but that's not Duke's fault), but that's it. I love Perkins, and I'm stunned that there are no reviews for it. As a former Duke student who forgot her alumni card at home, I learned what it meant to be a guest of the library. Perkins is public, which means that anyone can walk in during its normal hours WITHOUT a Dukecard. All guests can go to the circulation desk to request an hour of computer access on any of the computers on the first floor with red tape across the top of the monitor. This is only valid once a day, and requires photo ID. (Alums, on the other hand, can use ALL computers with unlimited access ... if they have their IDs. Whoops). The different floors and rooms have varying environments to suit your study needs - the Gothic Reading Room or Carpenter Reading Room if you want an old-school, classic feel, or purple ergonomic reclining chairs and floor-to-ceiling dry-erase boards in the Link for modern and high-tech. The first-fourth floors all have normal large tables to study on and bookshelves around you to remind you that you're in a library. There are private cubicles and desks for dual screen access, and study rooms of varying sizes. Perkins, I miss you tremendously now that I've graduated. Really, you don't know what you have til you're gone :(

I come here to study sometimes. There are lots of different areas in the library to fit your…read morestudying mood: - big, sturdy, wide wooden tables on the first floor of Perkins for those who need to see other people studying in order to study - cozy armchairs spread throughout the library for those who want to comfortable read papers or books - a deathly silent, no-food zone closed off with glass doors on one of the upper floors for those who hate when others are munching on crunchy chips - The Perk, a mini cafe connected to the library - the Link, with plenty of interactive study rooms and areas on the ground floor You don't need a student ID to get in, which is both good and bad. The bad is that laptops seem to have a tendency to run away if you leave them alone. The good is that you don't have to mentally hit your head against the wall if you somehow forgot to bring your student ID. Other downsides include: not a 24/7 library, no nearby parking, and it gets very, very crowded around exam weeks. Otherwise, great WiFi with plenty of conveniently situated outlets, plus you can bring in food (just clean up after yourself), and obviously a great place to get work done.

Its so sturdy in this library. I;m a native new yorker and we got nothing like this place in nyc…read morefor the free. the bathrooms are clean. security keeps it secure. theres a balcony so u can enjoy the breeze. theres a recording studio, great comfortable seating. great ambience. its nice and quiet. makes the libraries im used too back home look like a janitors closet. staff is friendly and theres no one making random noise. long story short, getchyo ass in here and read, start a business, take a nap, write a song, 3d print, watch youtube, whatever ur tryna do u can do it here in peace and comfort!!

We love visiting this library, and are thrilled they added Sunday hours! Our fav section to browse…read moreis the juvenile graphic novel section.

This is a lovely bookstore. They have community events, well organized sections, and amazing staff…read morerecommendations. They have games and logic puzzle books in addition to regular books. I also love how they have a large used selection with very fair prices! Support independent bookstores and check out Flyleaf!

Flyleaf Books is a great bookstore. I've been here just twice, but each time I've had a positive…read moreexperience. The staff is friendly, the book selection is diverse and plentiful + there are customer review/comment cards on multiple books within the store. It's nice to read reviews from other book lovers. Flyleaf also has a number of events every month. I recently attended the Penguin Publisher event. Snacks and drinks were available to those that attended the event and there was a raffle at the end. The event was informative and full of book recs from the Penguin Publisher sales team. Flyleaf is legit! I'll be sure to add this location to one of my favorite bookstores in the Chapel Hill area.

A beautiful, clean, and welcoming public library! The process of getting a library card was quick…read moreand easy, and the librarians were so kind and helpful. They helped us find books for my son's summer reading list and even showed us how to use their library website to search for books and place holds on titles available at other libraries. They also offer a variety of events and activities. Such a wonderful community resource!

My favorite library & I desperately missed it while it was closed for renovations. They must have…read morebeen mainly upgrading the infrastructure because I don't see any real physical evidence of remodeling. There is plenty of parking & a quiet room for ADD & special needs folks with spinners etc. I love almost all the librarians with one notable exception who shall remain nameless but I'm told she gets lots of complaints. The internet isn't as strong as I think it should be for the amount of people who use it! I do appreciate that the librarians have tables set up with their favorite books. I do wish they would go back to the old days where quiet was observed but the Apex library is better about that I've found. I wish wake county libraries would have DVD's the way Durham libraries do.

My first visit to this library location was for a restorative yoga class. Wow - that was just what…read moreI needed! I also did a quick browse of the shelves and found a book my son has been wanting. I'll be bringing him back to this location soon!

This really is a wonderful library. I have been coming here for several years. I still highly…read morerecommend the Durham Co Library app to manage your account. It's awesome and we are so lucky to have something like that available. When I was visiting family in GA, my sister was so jealous. Not only can you make holds, but you can view their entire catalog, link to hoopla and Libby, request inter library loans and much more. This location...I thought I'd mention that there are two parking lots, one on each side of the building. They are not connected to each other though. If you live in Durham County and especially if you pay taxes, you should definitely utilize the library since you're paying for it! :)

No, UNC isn't perfect, but I'm giving it five stars on Yelp because, objectively speaking, it's…read morestill a great school and one of the biggest and most-recognized brands when it comes to universities (academics) and college athletics. There's no denying that. I have an interesting relationship with UNC. I was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina. My parents went to Wake, so I grew up a Demon Deacon fan. I was in the minority, starting in elementary school, because most of the other kids cheered for Carolina and Duke. In middle school, I became a member of the ABC Club - Anybody But Carolina. A lot of my high school friends and classmates went on to attend UNC. I went to Georgia Tech and settled in Atlanta. Fast-forward about 15 years and my wife matched into her ophthalmology residency at UNC. We moved away from Atlanta and spent the last four years of our lives in Chapel Hill, so my wife could slave away as a resident physician for UNC Health. For her, it was the most difficult and grueling years of her life. For me, I used it as an opportunity to explore Chapel Hill - mainly the businesses on and around Franklin Street - and go to Carolina men's basketball and football games when they played Georgia Tech. As expected, we beat Carolina in football, even when they were ranked and favored, and lost to Carolina in basketball. It was a lot of fun to attend the games at Kenan Stadium and the Dean Dome. I do have to mention I was at the last men's basketball game between Tech and Carolina on January 30, 2024 in Atlanta. Tech upset Carolina, then ranked No. 3 in the country, 74-73. UNC has a beautiful campus and the Town of Chapel Hill is a great college town. Generally speaking, in this regard, I think UNC is a model university for the classic American college experience. It seems to have it all and is more well rounded than, say, Georgia Tech, which is heavily research and engineering focused (not as typical a college experience, in my opinion). After spending four years in Chapel Hill and getting to know a part of the UNC community, mainly through my wife's program, I've softened on Carolina. I do admit I was very proud of my wife as soon as I learned that she matched into UNC's ophthalmology residency (Kittner Eye Center). Funny enough though, my wife still rooted for Georgia Tech over North Carolina and still does to this day. I successfully brainwashed her. Aside from certain things related to her work - much due to the broken US healthcare system, not necessarily specific to UNC or UNC Health - we leave UNC with nothing but good memories.

Visiting college campuses is one of my favorite things to do. While in the research triangle,…read morevisiting UNC Chapel Hill was a no brainer. The campus was gorgeous and made for a lovely evening stroll. The book store is awesome as well. I know this university is top notch for academics too. Make sure to visit.