Best Library in Cobb County, HANDS DOWN!…read more Over the last 6 months I've been spending time at various libraries throughout the city and surrounding areas, and I tell you nothing compares to The North Regional Library in Kennesaw, GA - Cobb County. I've been doing some market research on how to start a business and the library is a one stop shop for all of my needs. The building is bright, airy, and spotless--with large windows that let in lots of natural light and plenty of comfy seating around . There's a great children's section with learning toys, a clean and welcoming teen/young adult room, plus a dedicated makerspace and a fully stocked computer training lab. I even brought my daughter and granddaughter here and they actually learned a lot and had fun. Plenty of study rooms--perfect for group work or meeting quietly--are available, and the outdoor plaza is a great spot for programs or just chilling with a book. Free Wi‑Fi, public computers, printing, scanning, and copier services make it super convenient whether you're a student, a freelancer, or just wanting to browse. What really stands out is the staff--they're welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to help. Shot out to Sarah, Alice, Alecia and the entire team over there. Whether you need tech assistance, program info, or a book recommendation, someone's there to answer your questions. I didn't feel intimidated at all when asking questions. All in all, whether you're bringing the kids, getting work done, getting away from the kids, or diving into a new hobby, North Cobb Regional Library offers everything--and the vibe's just right. Highly recommend stopping by!

Aesthetically, the library is beautiful. However, that's were the positive review ends. I've always…read moreknow libraries to be relatively quite places, North Cobb Regional Library is not one of them. From the employees to adult patrons, they speak in voices as if they were at an outdoor venue and patrons in study rooms holding audible, lengthy conversations on their phones. Should you be inclined to visit this library to study or simply to read a book, be sure to bring earplugs or wear noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs.

The Chambers at City Center is an old Church that dates back to 1913 and has been remodeled to hold…read moreevents such as the city's monthly council meetings, special events, plays, weddings, etc. It's named after Evelyn Chambers who was a nurse and Woodstock's first and only female mayor... I believe Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (Woodstock's own theater company) does most of their performances here https://www.elmstreetarts.org/ The Woodstock citizen police Academy will meet here on occasions as well, I believe. A few of us in the neighborhood came out recently to celebrate our own police chief Calvin Moss winning the Georgia Police Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chief of Police (GAPC) https://patch.com/georgia/woodstock/woodstock-police-chief-named-outstanding-police-chief-year I think its a pretty big honor since it's your peers that you for you so way to go chief... The church is incredibly well maintained and provides a great piece of history for generations to come...

Great place to hold a party or large meeting. This is where the city of Woodstock holds its monthly…read morecity counsel meetings. Seats are comfortable and they have four large tv's which can display power points, or picture slide shows. Really clean and nice. Soon they will be even remodeling the bathroom.

I called to ask about a car seat installation and inspection. Press 3 for their administration…read moreduring business hours (mid morning for me). At first I got another phone number that led to a dead end. Then called back to get more info. So this location in particular and Cobb County locations do not do install or inspections for car seats. However, Safe Kids at Cobb County does located 1220 Al Bishop Dr, Marietta, 30008. The website is safekidscobbcounty.org so save time and go directly to the website to make an appointment rather than play phone tag. Your other option for Fulton County would be to try Sandy Springs. Just some info for expecting parents looking for peace of mind!

The fire station 5 is one of thirty in Cobb County. It located at the corner of Paces Mill and…read morePaces Ferry next to ABE. They have one engine and one paramedics unit. They serve Vinings and nearby communities. If you see a fire truck and paramedics around Vinings, SPTB, Cumberland, I-285 and I-75, it may be from Station 5. If you want a tour of the Station, you have to complete a Safety Education Program Request at least 30 days prior to your desired date. This is an emergency service station and do NOT allow birthday parties! They make fine neighbors. Quiet most of the time and are always racing to help anyone.

Allatoona Resource Center is a great resource for Bartow County Residents…read more They offer a host of programs and assistance from Baby Products, Lice Treatment/Cleaning Station (with School Voucher), Emergency Utility Assistance, Local Nutrition Site for Seniors (Frozen Meals), and more... Also, behind the building you can find the Community Garden which is wonderfully maintained using the "Back to Eden" method, it's pesticide free, and home to several varieties of vegetables and flowers throughout the year. If you're in the area and looking for volunteer opportunities check them out on Facebook by searching @ARCCommunityGarden

We absolutely LOVE this library! Story time is so interactive and fun, and there are many games,…read morepuzzles, and activities to do! Huge selection of children's and adults books. The kids always beg to go! There's also multiple computers for children and adults to use!

The facility is beautiful and well maintained, and the staff are very helpful and go beyond the…read morecall of duty!

Nice city to visit with a southern charm, the downtown Main Street host beautiful buildings that…read moreare well over 100 years old that are still in use today. The sidewalks and businesses are hustling and bustling with people yet there doesn't seem to be a big parking problem with this much people traffic. People seem laid back and In a really friendly good mood. If you're ever near the area definitely stop by for great atmosphere, food, shops and friendly people

I've spent time at West Cobb, Switzer, North Cobb, and Kemp. The facilities at West Cobb are…read moreoutstanding and I find the tables and cubicles to be the best set up of those four locations for working remotely. The children's section is separated and what noise there is from little children is muted and kind of cute. Agree with all the positives in other reviews, but also unfortunately agree with Haley. This is easily the noisiest library I've ever been in dating back to grade school. Most of the staff operate exactly as you'd expect in a library, but a couple are quite loud, which invites some patrons to be loud in their interactions with those staff members. Earphones won't do the job. You need noise cancelling headphones. There is a large staff area/back room, and I'd love to see them move the desk for passport calls into that room, or into the dedicated passport meeting room itself.

Your local library isn't what it used to be: the sole bastion of all knowledge waiting to be…read moreuncovered in the Periodicals section, with a Dewey card-catalog search. West Cobb Regional blends technology and neighborhood for a full-service quality convenient library trip. Sure you can stay for a few hours doing that same research on a public computer terminal now, but you're also linked into the larger Cobb Library system to bring it all to your local branch. Grab a new bestseller on hold and it'll magically arrive in a few days. Browse digital reading, audio, videos to have them delivered to your device. The Cobbcat and Overdrive connections make it convenient to pick up that that hard-copy or instant digital download. And while all this futuristic stuff is nice, you'll still be able to stop in and ask a question of the real librarian staff in person. Plenty of real-live printed stuff still exists here (even Periodicals). While you're there, check out the children's programs onsite and virtually. Spaces allow for community events like tax prep and other civic causes throughout the year as well. Flexible hours make it easy to visit around work and school. Let your kids pick a random book from the large selection, or get specific with the online catalog terminals. Once you have everything selected, self-checkout will speed you on your way, or go old-school and take it to the counter. An actual person will be there to sign up your next child with their own library card, or help you find that one more research nugget you need. I'll be in later to grab my hold-copy of that latest best-seller thriller beach read.

Amazing customer service at desk and the environment was excellent. The women at the front desk was…read morevery helpful and helpful.

While the patrons of this library are quietly doing whatever it is they came here to do--reading,…read morestudying, researching, or simply enjoying some peace and quiet--the librarians seem to have a different interpretation of "library quiet." Someone will approach the desk with a question, and the librarian will proceed to answer it at the top of their lungs. At that point, everyone in the building knows exactly what the patron needed. We all know the rule: quiet, please. Is there really a need to announce someone's business to the entire library? Is the goal to wake the dead? Speaking for myself, I wouldn't go up there and ask a question even if I needed help. I have no desire for the entire library to hear what I'm looking for. Please--some of us actually came here for the quiet.