How wonderful to discover this local tea house in the community!…read more I first visited here because of an event that was being hosted. Sampled one of their teas, Apricot Brandy, and it was amazing! My second visit was for a Japanese culture class. Another wonderful experience shared with many along with delicious tea. First floor is cozy with plenty of nooks to sit and be comfortable. I see patrons working, reading or crafting enjoying a drink or a pastry the establishment offers. You can also purchase loose leaf tea they serve as well as their branded merchandise along with local designers. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and I am looking forward to many more visits to the Philosopher's House.

I have become a regular here. Whether it's just dropping by for a cup of tea or coffee or attending…read morean event, I have been impressed by the venue. It goes beyond a typical coffee or tea shop. It is a place to gather with like-minded people, expand your horizons and just relax. I recently attended a Japanese sushi class making, it was a blast!

Been there since I was born and they recently upgraded all the facilities. If you are into the…read morelibrary, try this spot. Nice people and layout.

Regional magazines are worth the stop . This fine facility is a collaboration of Tenn and Va…read more.Recharge your mind ... Think outside of your cell box .

I love visiting my sweetie's Alma Mater. He always shows me cool, hidden gems around the campus…read more I love seeing how it grows every time we go!

this town is nothing but cesspool after all it cares for none of the locals it constantly allows…read moremore students in even though it's already over flowing to the point that any local here will tell you this town sucks thanks to the college since it's constantly pushing out Lov with absorbent pricing and limiting of housing to strictly college students due to this reason here most locals hate all the college students just as much as they do the college if I had to change its name it would be almost stupid university

I love how this library is right next to the Science Center and art museum. It is beautiful and has…read morea wonderful children's section. We came for a concert and had a great time.

The librarians are so nice and they helped me with anything. There are no overdue fines, which is…read moregreat, and the variety of books, cds, and dvds, are amazing. I am pleased to say I love my library.

The website is a joke. Their online catalog search doesn't work, it just hangs until it eventually…read moretimes out.

Large public library that serves Catawba County, this is the main branch. Free wifi, power outlets,…read morea quiet spot to study or work. And of course, lots of books. Fiction, non-fiction, periodicals and reference materials. I spent about an hour here charging up my phone and laptop, plus figuring out what I was doing next. It's peaceful and roomy. Plenty of tables and [Review 12720 overall, 32 of 2020.]

The Watauga County Library is, as the rating reflects, A-OK! It has everything a library needs:…read morebooks, magazines, desks, and comfortable chairs to sit and read or work on a laptop. I've been here several times this summer to complete work on my laptop and have found it enjoyable each time. This library is a great place to learn about local events given it's advertising of local flyers and papers right when you walk in and the location in the middle of downtown. I've been to several events hosted for kids here, too, outdoors, and they have been nothing but fun. I'm assuming that because of the library's proximity to local restaurants and stores downtown, you must go inside to grab a pass to place on the dashboard of your vehicle if you intend to be there for more than one hour. This makes total sense, and I'd rather this rule be enforced than no or limited parking available, but sometimes it can be a pain to park the car, walk inside, grab the pass, put it in the vehicle, and walk back (especially when it's raining outside). Overall, however, I support the idea. That being said, having been to other university and town libraries, this spot notably doesn't have as much as others do (e.g., updated technology, dedicated rooms for children/teens). If you are a local resident or out of town guest looking for a good book or wondering how to spend a rainy day, this is definitely a good option. If you are a local Boone resident, or even a college student, I suggest obtaining a library card. This can be an especially quiet place to complete work and study when the App State library and local coffee shops are crowded.

Two peaceful hours in this library that was my second "office" of the day. It is a large library…read morewith plenty of everything. I was able to find a comfortable study carrel in the back where I set up my laptops to charge and then set down to work. Two hours of emails later, it's time to move on to the next stop. During that time, I was able to make a Zoom conference without disturbing anyone. A few librarians walking around but it's a quiet library. Fiction, non-fiction, reference, lots of DVDs available to borrow. You do not need to be a resident of the area to use the library or the wifi, but you have to be in order to borrow materials. [Review 19576 overall - 1414 in Virginia - 547 of 2023.]

Roomy store with a Starbucks inside. A lot of books to choose from, and it looks like they keep up…read morewith the newest books as well. Needed help locating specific books and the staff did not disappoint. They knew the exact location and walked with me there. All the staff, even in the cafe were all helpful and polite.

Great service and quiet environment. Spend a few hours with my hubby here and enjoyed the relaxing…read moreatmosphere.