Reviews of McAllen Public Library (Library)

Ana Jaramillo

It's a very peaceful environment for all ages. Staffs are very professional

D. D. A.

My husband loves the large selection of Spanish books. This library is amazing.

Nnajiofor Anthony

Great for study. Serene environment

Joy Val

very clean, staffs are always offering help, I really love this library:)

Nora Sanchez

Excellent Library, great customer service, Come and do all your homework and print it too! R.R. are always super clean, oh and they have a small coffee shoppe at the entrance enjoy a snack!!

Nate Higgers

kids screaming so loud they must be getting kicked

Bes Squ

Usually very clean with lots of room to work.

EGA JAZ

Excellent library

StrikingStarz

Great place to study. Lots of computers you can use, and a very large variety of books. But bring a sweater if your going to be there an hour or more because it does get chilly!

Adriana Topete

Love the layout, and design of the building, though it is the loudest library I have ever been to. Lark library is better for studying, if you are looking for a quiet place. If you are looking to do a team conference, Mcallen library is great as it is loud and everyone speaks loudly here. In several occasions, I have seen kids, and teens running around like the library is the adequate place to treat as a playground. (and no, I was nowhere near the kids or teens secton.) I guess people need to be told to act properly at the library since people also tend to answer phonce calls and do not have the courtesy to remain quiet at a library. I mean, how crazy does it sound?having to ask or tell people to act properly at a library. A suggestion would be to add some signs to the wall to keep the essence of what a library is, and what it should be like, or maybe I am a complete "mean person" who is not aware that this is the only library where you are able to able to be as loud as you would like. Also, the closing procedure seems to be a little harsh, I mean, they turn off the light 30 min before closing. No, I am not joking, I would think the library would know that this is a liability as elder people come to the library as well and can trip if they cannot see. If you decide to stay within that 30 min timeframe before closing, Julia the rudest person, will tell you "it is time for you to go" and will keep coming to your spot to tell you to leave until you eventually do. I would love to be able to walk in into this library and be able to experience the real essence of being in a library.

Brittny Recio

I have used the computer lab and have also taken my son to the child section of the library and read books. I have printed many things off for college, and pretty much anything and everything I need to print as it is super cheap!

bzutubeacct

Nice place to find a quiet spot to get focused and work.

Lisa Valera

Great facility! Definitely the best library in the area... computer lab, study rooms, conference rooms, and a dedicated quiet room are available. Diverse seating and a modern feel. It's a great place to get work done.

L S

Even though I was not able to use a private study room because all of them were reserved, I had a great study time in the quiet study time room. The quiet study room is sooo comfortable! It has Great tables with lamps and everybody is quite polite and respectful to keep the noise to a minimum. Today was the first time I visited the library. Amazing place! Huge room for kids, a lot of computers available, very spacious and clean. Absolutely love it!!! Next time I can make a reservation but, honestly, the room I shared today with other studious individuals was superb!

Mercedes Gonzalez

Very helpful computer aides! They always help you out and go above and beyond. So grateful

salma loera

A beautiful library! I wish it was more close to my home.

Leeroy Ruiz

Quiet, big,good selection of books. And you can check out movies.

Guilty Crown

Perfect for studying along with being nice and cold, so bring a sweater. I love this library it has everything I need and the cafe is a great addition since I grab coffee and food often from there.

Ernest Herrera

A beautiful library made from an old Wal-Mart. Only thing I wish they would improve on is their hours. Other than that, it's a great facility!

Kyser

This library is so awesome, the staff is super friendly and its always clean & quiet, Perfect to read & study.

R Flores

Great library, lots of resources for young and old readers alike! One thing I make sure to do (to avoid the problem the other reviewer says they encounter a lot) is to place a hold on a book when that's the book I want to check out. Just log in to your account on the library's website, do a search, see if the book is available, and if so, place a hold on it. I usually receive a text once the book has been procured and secured by the library staff! One thing you must understand is that books are handled by people and may be in the library in someone's hands, not on a shelf, or, as some people do, they may place it on a shelf where it does not belong. So, it is much better to make sure the library can secure it for you before you make your trip, only to find that the book you desire is not where it should be!

Christina Guerra

Would give negative stars if allowed. I called to ask about exams being proctored and was put on hold twice, then when it came back to the line they did not realize I could hear and a man said “just hang up” so when I called back, someone named Gabriel (who was the one who said “hang up”) was rude when we acknowledged what he did and transferred us to a line that also hung up. Never had such a lazy, rude, and an unprofessional experience at a library before.

grace cabrera

Staff is wonderful.always a peaceful. Stays quiet like it should. They added a deli/ coffee shop really nice. Art displays are inspiring.

Nancy Rodriguez

AWESOME OVERALL

NELI MORALES

I love taking my grandson there. Questions are answered and personnel are fantastic every single one. Thank you and love the new library location ND place.

Ana Guzman

I love to study here but sometimes it gets noisy because of all the children and crying babies. I wish they could close the children's area so that the noise doesn't filter through the other areas of the library.

Michael Masker

Always a quiet getaway

Rolando N. Martinez-Velez

Great library in excellent conditions, Al staff are very helpful with information needed! Good Job

City of McAllen Wellness

This staff is awesome and always goes the extra mile to make sure your event and guests are treated to exceptional service.

Ebin Joseph

This library looks amazing and it has a lot of resources available. My favorite part is how many tables and couches there are for reading or studying. I'm studying right now so it's a great environment. The only issue is that there will be a bit of noice and the AC leans towards the cooler side. I usually bring earphones and a sweater. Fun fact: the library was made from an old Walmart building and it is the largest one-story library in the United States!

James Lavin

Very nice facility. Modern touches. My understanding is that it was converted from used retail space. Book selection is moderate, have a ways to go but they have plenty of space for that time. The fountain outside is a cool architectural design. The farmers market on the weekend is nice. The vendors don't linger, th hey close at 1300 but stall are packing up at 1230.

Gilberto Castillo

Love to bring my kids to the library we always have such a nice time

Jake Wade

Very helpful staff! Ms. Leslie went above and beyond in terms of a serving attitude!

jfh

Pretty good and solid place. No real disadvantages.

Armida Rivers

Lovely employees ! I love the environment and being surrounded by so many books <3. I also love the art display !!!

Erika Silva

This library is one of the best! Huge childrens area, lots of study rooms, friendly staff, and even a quiet reading room.

Ruth Carrizales

I love McAllen Public Library, is a nice place they have books in Spanish (awesome), room for teens and children's. Staff... Super Friendly!!! Love it

myriam ruby

I live 1 minute away from a library but decide to drive 13mins just to study in this library. Friendly staff they greet me with a smile. Library is always clean. I love that they sell books, paper books 50cents and hard cover $1. I got 2 nurse practitioner books for 1.50. There is a cafe inside which i love going to after i finish studying. The only thing is that I have to stay until 12am to reserve study rooms because they go out real quick but other than that this is an amazing place to study.