Wow, it seems like this library isn't very popular that it's going 13 years since Michael wrote the…read morefirst review and now here's me. That's a bummer as reading is fundamental and having a quiet place to work is also super important. I was here at the library for close to four hours (couldn't ignore my stomach any longer) pounding away at work emails, dialing in to Zoom calls and generally being productive. It was awesome to have a study room where I could make a little bit of noise that perhaps I couldn't have done if I was out in the main part of the library. They have lots of workstations here for people to browse the internet. Of course, the usual fiction, non-fiction, periodicals, reference and other library sections. The wifi works great and there are some power outlets around. [Review 19832 overall - 308 in Arkansas - 805 of 2023.]

Just talking to Melanie who told me it's really Craighead County Library if one wishes to be…read morecorrect although Jonesboro Library would suffice! But just don't call it 'That Library'!! Just got my library card today and feel like a part of the community. Everyone who works here is extremely helpful and the place is PEACEFUL! Probably the best library I've been to! Looking forward to patronizing this place in the near future.

5 star review best place to do some family and town history. Those girls really know there way…read morearound a library.

You can never go wrong with a library. It's a great place to encourage literacy at any age. This…read morelocation has 4 floors, including areas exclusively catered to young children and teens. There is a bargain bookstore and meeting rooms on the first floor, with study rooms, computers, and work areas on each floor. The library also has weekly and monthly meetups, activities, services that are helpful and supportive to the Memphis community.

I've visited many libraries from youth to adulthood, and this is one of the most beautiful modern…read morelibraries I've been to. We lived in Millington so we mostly went to our small, local library, but once in a while we would come here just for the experience. It is beautiful and well thought out. It's like an art exhibit or museum, and a library, the best of both worlds. The building is light and airy with lots of windows. As you come in, the walkway is engraved with beautiful patterns and quotes. Inside is colorful, with beautiful modern and historic displays. It is very busy, so prepare for a wait when checking out or needing services, but it's worth it. The only negatives I will say is that we had to get visitor cards and were limited on what and how much we could check out, because we didn't live in the Memphis city limits. (We're used to libraries being reciprocal within the same county in other states). Maybe this has changed since we lived there. We also had a couple of staff members who were rude, but everyone may have an off day. Visit and see this beautiful library for yourself!

What a fun time I had here with my three-year-old granddaughter. From parking, to pleasant entry…read more(beside the giant chessboard) to children's reading area full of interesting activities, our experience was pleasant and engaging. Thank you, GCL, for a fine first visit.

Great people. The staff are absolutely nice. Very helpful ...thank you . They were very…read moreinformed, all my questions answered.

I came here for a class. The library is very spacious and the staff is friendly, with an…read moreinformation board and two meeting rooms upon entry. The Memphis Flyer, Best Times, Prensa Latina, and Jewish community newspapers are also in the lobby. There's a help/checkout desk, study rooms, children's area, reading areas, and computers. I also liked that this library is next to a community center and a park for additional activities.

My favorite local library in the Memphis area. I love coming early in the morning when they open…read moreand being able to get work done. It can get a little noisy sometimes but overall it's pretty quiet.

This is a small neighborhood library; cozy and secluded. There are several computers, children…read morebooks, young adult books, nonfiction, fiction, magazines and newspapers sections. It is well organized, spacious, clean; overall, very well kept. It is located off a major road, so it's hardly ever crowded. A true hidden gem!

Clearly there is no way this library is going to be able to compete with the main branch or U of M…read morelibrary in terms of resources. But what I love about this library is that it feels quiet and without much hub-bub. Obviously, kids come to the library, but since it is tucked away on non-major streets, it feels like a sincere neighborhood library. I love to read there.

As good a public library as you will find in any larger city. It's clean, well maintained and…read morestaffed by friendly knowledgeable folks. They are getting it done with less. Good job!

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Visited this library for the first time yesterday, it's huge and absolutely beautiful! It has an…read moreextremely large selection of books and even a little coffee shop. It's got a section for teenagers and a large section for children in the basement that will make children feel like they've visited a special place, just for them. The staff was able to help us make library cards, which is easy, as long as you have copy of your ID on you and we were able to try out the computers and explore the books and find our first 3 (Limited to 3 the first time you check out, but 10 or 20 after that) books and are excited to read them and return them, so we can revisit and check out from this library again. This place is absolutely worth checking out and they also provide a lot of community activities you can get involved in and have a neat walking trail out front with statues of animals we want to walk down when the weather warms up.

I'll admit I haven't been to a lot of public libraries. I can't imagine what more you could wish…read morefor though, except for more books (an using inter-library loan or a book request you could still find what you wish for). This is a multi-million dollar library was built through donations. It's gorgeous. It looks like a museum. There's a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, genealogy room, public computers, free wifi, reading nook with a fireplace or outdoor terrace, huge teen and children's library, and numerous programs for all ages. The staff and volunteers are also friendly and helpful.