It's a good place to start your day at least it is for me
I’m new here in Dekalb County and this is my new favorite place to be!
Dirty, laptop desks on the second level looks they haven't been clean in months. Homeless hangout as well.
This has the largest collection and the longest hours of any of the branches. While I very much wish the library system as a whole were better funded, this is the best of the lot nearby. Good selection of fiction and nonfiction. The smaller branches seem to lean very heavily towards popular novels and how-to books; this one is closer to a place where you can also do research.
The children's librarians are absolutely wonderful, patiently and cheerfully helping small children who are not very articulate find something they liked. A+ attitude!
My favorite library. I bring my boys to story time and they love it
Nice quiet (and free) place to work. There is wifi available and you can find a few places to plug in your computer.
I have used Dekalb County Libraries for close to 30 years. I can readily say they are great. My favorite spots are Decatur, Clarkston, Stone Mountain and Northlake. There are so many wonderful resources through the library and I think a lot of people just don't realize what a jewel this library system is.
Great library, but I was disappointed that I had to pay $10 to park for the afternoon. Public libraries are taxpayer-funded and thus should be easily accessible.
The staff was very helpful. The clerk, Wally, was able to secure books for me at another branch.
I Love the Library however, you can do almost nothing in 30 minutes. I personally have my laptop. Some people do not!
There should be at least 60 to 90 minutes allotted to vistors. It takes about that amount of time just to get where you trying to get to online.
Forbid you need to construct a resume.
The time provided (30 minutes) That is something that should be re-evaluated.
I do "Love" the Library , I just am disappointed for the onewho need more time.
Thank you with Blessings Piled High!
I use this library for so many things: books, quiet place to study or do research, nice place to find quiet on a hectic day. The selection is not as good as it could be but NPR best books lists from years gone by helps match me to the right read. I love the revolving art display and the fact that there always a lot of people in the library.
Some of my favorite childhood memories include hours spent in my then small town library in Ocala, Fl. I love that Decatur has the same welcoming place to explore the world - sans card catalogue, of course!
Only 30 minutes a day to use a computer??!!? It wasn't like there are 10000 people trying to use it. If i was able to continue to use 30 minutes and waiti in line ok but only 30 minutes. That's enough time for me to log on and figure out what I'm doing. No where near enough time for my online classes. The library itself is great though.