I was very impressed with this library. First and Foremost, the staff is very alert and aware of…read morewhat is happening in the library and attentive to people's needs. The ambiance is a bit more upbeat that a typical library, almost hip feeling if you will. They have cool teen areas and children's areas that would actually make me ok with going to the library as a kid. Maybe even look forward to it...lol. I say that jokingly, but while I was there several groups of 2-4 kids came in, which I think is a beautiful thing!

Lovely vibe. So many free resources. Helpful staff. Take advantage of your local library! They do…read moreso much for us!

Just wanted to write a review and thank you for hosting the Meet and Greet for Lovina Zook! It was…read moresuch a special event and I felt so blessed to be able to attend. My family had never visited the Grapevine Library before, and we were amazed at how spacious it is! There was ample parking as well. I am planning to come back and check some books out, my family reads A LOT!!

This library ROCKS. We all know libraries have books. That is where they live and they just let you…read moretake them! All you need is a card they would love to give you, and it is free! What could be better? Well I will tell you, they also have a genealogy center. Do you need a quiet room for a zoom? They've got you covered. Need to borrow a computer and print out your resume? Got it. They even have a wall dedicated to job hunters, with flyers showing you local businesses who are hiring. But it is not just books, they have the STRANGEST collection of things you can check out. For example, bongos. Yes bongos. Also metal detectors and sewing machines. New to the area and would like to meet people and learn to play mahjong? I believe that is on Thursdays. This is also where I come to perform my civic duty and vote on all things from school boards to presidents. Libraries are an important community resource and their value is immeasurable. They are the original search engines. An entre building offering knowledge, entertainment, and resources. You can do a great service to your community just by signing up for a library card.

My happy place! Love the vibes, the collection of books, and the friendly staff. The library has…read moretwo book sales a year where amazing titles are available for great prices! There are many volunteering opportunities with the library such as helping with the book sales, helping shelve books or watering the plants. The library has a bunch of activities for various age groups. Whenever I've visited, I see a ton of people working, studying or sleeping here. Love this place!

I feel very lucky to have a library like this one in my city. Previous libraries I've been to are…read morenowhere near as active or well stocked with books. You can find just about anything you want here. They always have events and classes at this location that you can do. I especially love that they offer boardgame nights and all of the kid programs. I need to take advantage of those! I haven't used it yet but they have things like a 3D printer you can use, too. When I search for a newer book they almost always have many many copies so the waitlist goes by pretty quickly. The website is convenient to use and I love being able to add books to a to-read list. I can easily open the website in the library to find my books from the list. It will tell you if the book is available or not, too. Using the website to put books on a waitlist or check them out to pick-up is also effortless. Very clean, very quiet. I can't say enough about how much I love this library.

In the age of iBooks, Nook, and Kindle...The public library has become a thing of our childhood…read more What used to be the information supercenter is now a dated glimpse of what was... That said, I REALLY enjoy the Roanoke Library. My wife and I moved to Roanoke in July 2011, and I kind of stumbled across this little gem. Here's a summary: - It's small. Cozy, but not too small - every time I go, there's only one or two patrons in the whole place. - Free Wifi. A lot quieter to study/work here than Starbucks. - They carry fairly new items (in my category of interests, anyway). I managed to secure the Steve Jobs biography on hold, within a few weeks of publication. Beats spending the money on Kindle. - A part of the TexShare program, which allows me to borrow books from other libraries after being a local cardholder for 6 months. - Good movie selection, and blu-rays. Current stuff, stuff I would think would be "too new" for the library. Also, the week-long policy for movies is a plus. - Decent online holding and renewal system. I can check out a book for 2 weeks, but renew it up to 5 times online. Wow! That's cool. All in all, this childhood place of memory has re-entered my list of favorite places - good resources, friendly staff, and a quiet environment.

The new library is great, if you have not seen it you should check it out! This new facility is…read moregoing to allow the library to do much more for children's programs, community events and to expand their book collection. The management of the library system seems to be doing some great new things. Each time I go in, I am able to find new books that are current and are of interest to me. There are a lot of computer terminals for those individuals looking to gain access to the internet. The new library also has some great work stations with power at each station in the center of the table. This is a very comfortable library now and a strong library system for such a small little community.

Nice, clean, and bright but surprisingly noisy. This was my first time visiting a library since…read moremoving to Texas and I was shocked at how loud it was. No one whispers; kids were playing with toys babies crying, loud strollers and even parents and staff were talking loudly. They also only have one private room and you're limited to just two hours. Two would definitely be better than one. I wouldn't recommend this location if you're looking for a quiet place to study or get work done. .

Did not feel family friendly at all. We were shushed in the first 90 seconds by a worker while…read morevisiting for the first time with our 2 and 3 year old children.

The librarians here, Pat and Kristin, are nothing short of awesome. Yes, it is a smaller library,…read morebut I've never had an issue locating something I need. If you need an exam proctored for school, they do provide this service. It does get busy after school. They offer awesome clubs and events weekly.

I love libraries! This is a large library and is the most convenient Irving Public Library location…read morefor me. I really appreciate their drive-through book drop for when they are closed and the huge free parking lot. I also voted here once. The staff are super friendly and helpful! They have helped me locate items and put stuff on hold for me. Jennifer recommended a book to me that I ended up loving. I like that the holds are right inside the front door and that you can do self-checkout. I haven't had the time to do any of the many activities or book clubs but I enjoyed participating in the 2024 adult reading challenge. They had interesting and diverse reading recommendation lists for the prompts and I got to read some wonderful books that I would not have otherwise read.

In San Francisco, I live 1.5 blocks from my closest library, here in Irving, it is maybe 4 blocks…read more And this is a lovely walk along the canal. This branch is about to go through some renovations (as of 3/19/2024) there is a lot of tarping around the entrance, not really sure what is planned. The have the holds right up front, and the check out machines are a bit more modern than in SF. They have several small meeting rooms that are first come first serve. On some nights they are open until 9pm. The hold shelf is only valid for 1 week, not 10 days like SF, and I believe there will be late fees, but I haven't experienced them yet. The website is a little wonky, why can't libraries figure this out? - ahh... non-profits, gotta love 'em!

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. And we love their T-shirt slogan: "Get your banned books…read morehere!"

I love this little branch. It's in a great location and the librarians are helpful and friendly…read more Libraries have always been a safe space for me and this is no exception. My only wish is that it were open on Sundays so I could spend every Sunday morning there!