Beautiful old library with a little used bookstore inside. The for sale books are inexpensive and…read morein good condition. The library itself is well organized and has historical information and pictures posted. Staff were friendly

What a gorgeous old library! And, we were there on a day they were having a book sale! Doesn't…read moreget any better! If you're going to Fredericksburg, make sure to stop in. The folks that work there seem to love to tell history of the place and encourage you to look around. Random nugget... have the staff point out to you the "judges stairwell". This building was once the courthouse. Fascinating find for history and library lovers.

We took a little tour of this lovely area of Boerne. It's off the beaten path of Main st but you…read moreknow, with the trees and partially covered parking, it's quite the place. For a public library, especially in a small or medium sized city now, the place is very welcoming and boy, inside, lots of chairs and tables to sit on and enjoy a book, a magazine or just gaze outside like we did. The second floor is where the books are. It looks like it has an extensive book collection within the bookshelves. It has private rooms to study and write if that's what you want. For the children, summertime is a great time to go to a library because they have individual programs to pass away the doldrums of summer. Here, you can play, read and have a class with other kids. The outside looks great too. We did not walk around as much although there is a small park located within the compound. They also have a separate bookshop, all within a short walking distance from the library. All in all, this would be a grand place to spend a couple hours to relax, keep cool and get some reading done. We all need it after a very hectic week in the hill country. We got hit with another epic flood and to be honest, I'm not looking forward to next July!

As a younger me I used to come to this library to do homework and do my projects since I didn't own…read morea computer almost on a daily basis. It wasn't only a place to study it was a place to feel peace. Now that life has gotten busy with work and different other things I realized that I haven't been for years! Yesterday it happened I was in Boerne and wanted to go to the Tuesday farmers market which the GPS sent me to a dead end I decided to pass by. It is as beautiful as I remember it The librarian at the entrance was so welcoming asking how can she help. I decided to ask her maybe she can send me to the right direction. She did not hesitate to pull a map and explain to me how to get there I still took the chance to admire the library before I left and I should go more often to sit and read

Very nice library that connects to a fun trail! It had amazing private seating areas, desks that…read morehas pedals under so you can get exercise, and a great selection of books. Also if you are still into physical media they had a Ton of cds of music and blueray dvds.

I like it! Very kept clean and organized. Everything looks in its nice place. There was clearly a…read morelot of time put into keeping everything organized. They have a lot of cool things here I don't typically see in other libraries. They have desks to work, normal, and some with foot pedals which I thought was really neat! It's connected also to a lovely trail. Very nice. I like it here! They even have a cool kids area and room for a puppet show! Is that cool or what!?!? Super great. They have lots of little cool features and I'd recommend it.

So excited to finally have a library card that I can use to access books on the Libby app! I was…read moredreading having to come in but the ladies up front were friendly and the gentleman that signed me up for my card was nice and it was super quick! The entire process took less than 5 mins. They also have a large selection of books and other resources. The building was clean and organized.

at least the place is big and full of book. It is way more quiet compare to other places. Well…read moretypically it is library whoever once go to school and have enough education know that they should try to respect the quiet of the library right? unless you dont go to school or you deliberately make noise to annoy certain people. If you have efficient education at your school then there is no reason anyone should have to ask you to be quiet. Even with that common sense, occationally there are still people come in and slamming door like they have never go to library or go to school even once in their life time. But come on we are in United States, " No child left behind" how can we have those people graduate from school without learning the most common sense in society right? Well unless they did it intentionally. But who would do that we all educated and should respect the library rule right? That is why we have quiet space in library and Do Not make loud noise in library signs. Am I right or wrong?

If you are looking for a public area with plenty of spaces to sit, study, and utilize goods and…read moreresources this library is great but the redesign of it has left the collection woefully lacking. The idea of a library is to provide a resource of knowledge to the general public. Much of the viewable collection is complete schlock. Common volumes of classics in public domain, department store mystery novels, religious text not grounded in the study of theology, biographies of the most powerful individuals, etc. A collection should be representative of many narratives and viewpoints. I understand not including the most radical or controversial literature in public view, but the lacking in your collection indicates a stand against knowledge. While it is important to provide for the general public, it is also important achieve and provide for those looking beyond the readily available. Books often are out of print/circulation. Not buying or throwing out valuable resources is a detriment to the community and, on a long enough timetable, society at large.

They have a wonderful selection of books to check out, items to check out you may not need to use…read moreoften and aren't worth a purchase - like a funky shaped cake tin - and you can even check out video games for various systems. The staff is very friendly and a wonderful resource.

First time visiting this library. It's fairly close to home and I'm always looking for new…read morelibraries to take my daughter. I take her for story time and play dates. Miss Kansas, (yes, that's her name) lol, she is amazing with the kiddos! I loved and enjoyed it as much as my daughter did. The library itself is very big and beautifully designed. The kids area is bigger than other libraries I have been to and it's vibrant and colorful. It has a modern feel to it but very welcoming ambiance. I will definitely be coming back. The entire staff today was so kind and helpful. Great overall experience and highly recommend.

Because of a very large donation(s) the name was changed from Spring Branch/Bulverde Library to…read moreMammen. Part of the donation went to double the size of the library to better meet the needs of this growing community. This review is the same as my Spring Branch Library review. When we had little kids, we felt it was very important to read to them and to keep them interested in reading as they got older. At that time, the Bulverde/Spring Branch community had our small library located in an old house converted into a library. As time went by, the small community continued to grow, and they decided to build a new library on top of a hill overlooking the Texas Hill Country and the busy US Hwy 281 and state Hwy 46 intersection. Later, a generous donator gave so much money that they were able to double the size of the library into one that rivaled the main library in downtown New Braunfels. The library offers so much to the local community. They have children, teens, and adults programming, makerspace, and meeting rooms. I found the meeting rooms to be so very useful as my coworkers work from their own houses. I was able to book the meeting rooms for us to work together instead of being at someone's house. Meeting rooms get booked frequently, so take that into consideration when planning. Besides all the library stuff, this location is also used as a voting place. They set it up for easy entrance, voting, and exiting. Voting early here usually finds only small lines leading to short wait time. Will I return? Definitely:-)

This review is based solely on my experience voting here. This was my first time voting at the…read moreMaverick Library. In my previous years, the Cody Library was my usual spot, but since this one is close to where I live, I went here. It took less time to vote than it took to drive here! The whole experience was fast, easy, and free of stress. The folks helping us get settled were also polite and friendly, and they didn't make us feel rushed. I look forward to voting at the Maverick Library now!

This library just has my heart! We came again for the reading and we stayed for two extra hours…read morereading together and creating an account for my daughter!

San Marcos Library is an amazing place. Great selection of books to check out. The Library has…read moregreat areas for meetings ot studying. The staff is amazing and helpful. Always a great place to go for checking out a good read.

I love our library! Despite being an older building, it is very well maintained and feels like a…read morenew structure. It offers a special teen section where anyone can peruse for a book, but only teens can sit and enjoy the dimmed and subdued atmosphere. This is quite the opposite for the bright and open children's section with a massive offering of books for the littles, ages 0 and up. Board books, picture books, short bed time stories, classic fairy tales, and the longer fare you might remember from elementary and middle school. Also with on this section, you will find a large meeting space for groups and readings, and a smaller play room you can book for play dates or just to get your gaggle of kids out of the house. They also sponsor the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program as a push to promote parent involvement in their kids' early literacy. I haven't used the facility's other meeting rooms and study carousels, but they have much to offer the community.

Austin Central Library is nothing short of magnificent. The…read morearchitecture and interior design are modern with clean lines and elements that accentuate the library experience taking it to another level entirely. This is the type of structure and experience you'd expect in NYC, London, and the likes. Absolute perfection. I love the way the book sections and categories are divided and set up on various floors. Each floor is crazy spacious with loads of comfortable reading areas, tables, areas for rest, etc. There are private meeting rooms, a cafe, gift shop, an art gallery, rooftop deck with crazy good views of the city and Ladybird Lake, a children's library called 'Wonderland', an events center and so much more. The librarians and staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and not bothered if you need assistance locating a book. They have almost everything you could possibly be looking for to read whether for research or fun. Access to laptops and computers. Lots of charging areas for media and phones. The library is a true marvel. It makes me happy to see and know that ALL are welcome, especially the unhoused who would otherwise not have a place to go in extreme temps. The bathrooms and entire library are spotless and meticulously clean. We're so very lucky to have this amazing library in our city.

Most impressive library I've ever seen…read more Highlights: - HUGE: so may floors and so much space to hang out - Looked like a tech company space but a public version for more to enjoy - Roof garden with expansive views and fun colorful seating - A full tech area to create in with computers and installed software - Gallery: full room featuring an artist on the main level - Art: beautiful colored windows, art inside, and cool art installation with words from a snippet of a poem in English and Spanish. - Architecture: actual building was modern with unique angles and lovely. And you cross a butterfly bridge to get there - Bike repair shop below - Restaurant and coffee shop window Midlights: - My home town does not have a library like this Lowliglights: - The elevator is very slow and doesn't smell so clean...