5.0George Bush Presidential Library and Museum(1.259 reviews) - Comprehensive and interesting museum about the 41st President Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Libraries • History Museums
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit of official records, personal papers and memorabilia from the life and career of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, with more than 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 2 million photos, 2,500 hours of videotape and 100,000 museum objects. Covering much of U.S. history since 1941, the library and museum features a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and precise replicas of President Bush's Oval Office, Camp David office and White House Situation Room. The museum also features a temporary exhibit gallery which lends to an ever-changing museum to visit. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.See more..
5.0McAllen Public Library(154 reviews) - The Largest Library in USA on ONE FLOOR Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Libraries
The McAllen Public Library opened on December 10th., 2011. It was an old Wal-Mart....and they designed a beautiful library from the store's shell. It has a auditorium for programs and speakers. A place to bring the children, as their library is outstanding.See more..
The Armstrong Browning Library, free and open to the public, is located on the campus of Baylor University. It is a 19th-century research center dedicated to the study of the lives and works of Victorian poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and houses the world's largest collection of Browning material and fine collections of rare 19th-century books, manuscripts, and works of art.See more..
Historic building, constructed in 1884, currently houses the Boerne Public Library.See more..
4.5Richardson Public Library(60 reviews) - Awesome place Spent More than 3 hours Libraries Nice, comfort place, all kinds of books and dvd movies, better than book stores. Stuff are nice. Open hours are convenientSee more..
It is always nice to visit, there are activities for teens and children. every pue there is helpful and nice. See more..
4.5Frisco Public Library(42 reviews) - Love this library! Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries
The Frisco library is an amazing place! The staff is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Besides having a great selection of books for pleasure reading, they have great research documentation and free access to computers. You can also book a study room and they do have separate little study tables that you can utilize.See more..
4.0Thousand trails(38 reviews) - 2nd time here....staff is great,. Roads? Not so much! Spent More than 3 hours Libraries • Convention Centers
We were here in March 2019, and again in Jan/FEB 2020....the staff is always awesome. We were not able to use most of the amenities due to weather (winds, rain, etc) We were hoping the roads would have been fixed....but NO. They are still HORRIBLE!!!! When you have people pulling huge rigs in and out of the park, you would expect the park to keep the roads fixed especially. But NO. We talked to the staff and they said they used all the cold asphalt to fix what they could and are waiting on more. They had to use 5 gallon buckets and do it by hand? Really Thousand Trails? Where is our money going if not to fix the roads and give some help to the staff? It's a sad thing when you have to almost go in a ditch to miss huge holes or ruts in the road. Awful. Please fix this! See more..
This is a hidden gem. Great small library to bring the kids, look for books, use the computers, do some research. etc. Also has ancestry research section in basement and larger adult section upstairs. Friendly, helpful staff. Recommended.See more..
The Presidential Archives and Leadership Library is located on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and is administered by the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute. The archival collection was begun by local Odessa citizens as a memorial to the memory of President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination in 1963. There was such an overwhelming response with information about other presidents that a decision was made to create a unique collection that would be dedicated to the office of the presidency and an understanding of the electoral process. It is an outstanding collection of exhibits, campaign memorabilia, books, photos, magazines, and other historic collectibles that tell the history of the office of the president and of events that have shaped the American people. This dynamic collection continues to grow and expand as each new president takes office and is available to both the casual visitor and the serious scholar. Few experiences have greater impact than an encounter with history. The mission of the Archives is to have that impact.See more..
The Patrick Heath Public Library is the perfect place to visit for tourists, out-of-town guests and temporary residents. We offer free wifi, public computers with printing, free books for checkout without a library card, cultural events and much more! Our building has won awards for sustainability, including gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.See more..
Must see spot in Bonham. Fascinating to learn about this historic Texan who seemed to put country over politics. Young female staffer was very knowledgeable and friendly. See more..
4.5Dr Eugene Clark Library(15 reviews) - The Oldest Continuous Operating Library in Texas Sunday: Libraries
The Eugene Clark Library located in Lockhart Texas is the oldest continuous operating library in Texas. The picture you see is the Library that was donated to the city in 1899 by Dr Eugene Clark a local physician. It contains a Lyceum and stage where President Harding once spoke. He spiral staircase located inside going to the second story is unique. The second story is where to local book club meets and the furniture is original. Several years ago, in order to raise money for the library, the librarian went to the top and stayed there day and night until the funds were raised. You can read of her exploits in the book published called, "The Looney Librarian" This is now the adult library with the children's library located next door in another historical building. A must see if you are in Lockhart, "The BBQ Capital of Texas.See more..
I visited the library and picked out a movie. Little did I realize I didn't have my membership card. The front desk person told me not to worry with an ID I would be good. Fast computer access and printing for low cost.See more..
I liked that Georgetown Texas Public Library. They liked the arts. Outside there are small fountains and two statues: a boy and a girl playing. Inside the library, there are lots of arts; paintings and statues. The library is huge! There are so many books and the librarians can find anything quickly. Wow! Worthwhile to see!See more..
I enjoy visiting libraries, but we stopped at this one because we wanted to check out a couple of DVDs to watch in our camper. For such a small town, the library has a very good selection of books and dvds. Even though I have library cards from two libraries at home, I was not able to check anything out. However, the librarian told me about the TexShare Card which I can get at my home library. It will allow me to check out materials at participating libraries in Texas. After returning home, I got the card at my local library, so I'll be able to borrow books at other locations. I don't know if residents of other states would be able to take advantage of this program or not, but for Texas residents with a library card, this can come in handy when visiting out of the way places.See more..
4.5Bandera County Public Library(10 reviews) - Lots of information and local papers to read Spent 1-2 hours Libraries Had a while as wife was shopping. Library is easy to find has wifi and comfortable chairs and is a really good place to spend some quiet time.See more..
4.5Marble Falls Public Library(10 reviews) - Friendly little library Spent 1-2 hours Libraries This is a lovely library for such a small town, and the staff really goes out of their way to be helpful and friendly! I wish that their e-book and movie selection was a bit larger, but I'm guessing that they're operating on a pretty lean budget - and it's great to be able to read some of the current newspapers and magazines online if you have a library card! I checked out a couple of books (they actually had some by an author that I haven't been able to find from my "big city" library) and the service was easy to use. The space is clean with lots of places to get comfortable and read. It's nice to support small-town libraries!See more..
4.5Harrington Library(10 reviews) - Great! Spent 1-2 hours Libraries Nice small library with a great selection of books for all ages, a reading area for magazines and etc, DVD rentals and public computers. A nice, quiet place to chill.See more..
I love this library! I have lived locally for 8 years and can actually walk to the library. If you have young kids, you really can't beat the combo of the library and Ja-Lu Park/Splashpad. It's all free, fun, and has something for everyone. There is an area to picnic at the park which shares the grounds. The library has computers available for your kiddos (or you) to play or research online and has a selection of books for ALL ages. It is clean, well run, and has friendly, knowledgable staff. I have seen tutoring groups and study sessions meeting there regularly, hidden back in the stacks away from distraction. When we first moved here and my kids were little, they could not wait for the Summer Reading Club, guest speakers, and movie days at the library. There is also an adult book reading club...gardening club...and if you're a Pokemon Go fan, there's even a gym and Pokestop.See more..
We strengthen the Texas Woman's University education by connecting our community to information and library services in a historic building. We are home to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) national archives at Texas Woman’s University. The growing collection is available for viewing and research as part of the Woman’s Collection. The archives include documents, reports, trainee handbooks, military records and artifacts which catalog the experimental program between 1942 and 1944 when women trained and flew while enlisted in the Armed Forces of America.See more..
4.5George W. Hawkes Downtown Library(9 reviews) - A wonderful upgrade and addition Spent 1-2 hours Libraries Be sure to go and enjoy our new library. There is space for everyone, a lovely reception area, lots of cubbies for studying and connecting to the 'net. An exemplary children's area and library. It is a lot of fun to browse through the old editions of the Arlington Newspaper.See more..
5.0The Texas Collection(9 reviews) - An Epicenter of Texas History Sunday: Libraries
Established in 1923, The Texas Collection is a special library, archival research center, and the University Archive that collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the history, heritage and culture of Texas for the Baylor community and the public.See more..
I accompanied my husband on a day trip from San Antonio to Bryan, as he had a sales call in the area. I needed a place to "camp out" for a couple of hours and hoped the library would be the spot. I was thrilled to discover this historic treasure! Jolene greeted me and made me feel instantly at home. She shared my love of historic architecture and told wonderful stories of Bryan's past. I was able to plug in my laptop and was allowed to wander and explore to my heart's content. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and it will always remind me of a very happy day in Bryan. It would have been well worth the visit on its own!See more..
The Judy B. McDonald Public Library serves Nacogdoches, TX and the surrounding area through library services, free public wi-fi and computer access, daily programs, workshops, classes and events for all ages.See more..
For some reason I'm able to find more best sellers on hand than at the Conroe library. And the staff is exceptionally nice and helpful. See more..
5.0George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library(5 reviews) - A Community Gem Libraries We've been coming to this library since my kids were little. They're now 20 and 14 and this library is still indispensable to me. The librarians are always very friendly and helpful. I always use their website to request for materials I need (books, audibooks, etc.), and you receive a notification when they are ready for pick-up. The Friends of the Library run a used books shop by the entrance and it is the best place to buy books and magazines. The library is also right across the Branch Crossing YMCA which makes it very convenient for moms like me to drop by both the library and the gym in one trip.See more..
this once abandon building is now a high tech fully load library with many books on CD and access to the internet. See more..
5.0Fayette Heritage Museum Library(4 reviews) - A little trip down memory lane Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Libraries • History Museums Saw where my great grandfather lived. Pretty nice Museum. Lot of interesting things to see. Plenty of information on the history of the quaint little town.See more..
5.0R.F. Meador Branch Library(3 reviews) - EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY STAFF; NICE AREAS DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS Libraries I use this library all the time. The staff is very helpful, knowlegable and friendly. Comfortable, well lighted areas See more..
4.0Allan Shivers Library and Museum(3 reviews) - wonderful place to visit! Libraries It is housed in an historical building and oozes with nostalgia and history. I believe you can also have computer access there as well. See more..
4.5R.B.Tullis Branch Library(3 reviews) - Clean and Quiet Libraries A good place to visit if you are stressed out and need to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living.See more..
4.5Malcolm Purvis Library(3 reviews) - Small but lovely Library Libraries great library with lots of interesting titles for adults and children. Surprisingly great place located in the middle of the town. See more..
4.5South Regional Library(3 reviews) - Versatile Libraries When the library is open, it is spacious with more than enough tables, chairs, etc. When it is closed, you can check out ebooks and audible ones also, through the Houston Area Digital Library on your Kindle, Overdrive App or the Libby AppSee more..
4.0Carnegie Library(3 reviews) - 1 of 13 Carnegie Libraries left in Texas Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Libraries
Built in 1914, no longer used as a library. This building now houses a Texas State Railroad museum and is used for city offices.See more..
4.5Onalaska City Library(2 reviews) - Very nice local library Spent 1-2 hours Libraries
We stopped by to see the new library after its remodel and they did a great job. Very helpful staff and internetSee more..
3.0Elgin Public Library(2 reviews) - I think it's great!! Libraries While I am sorry that they had to start charging please keep in mind this is not a decision made by the Library staff. It is a City decision. Cities need funds to run, pay staff, keep the lights on etc. It is an unfortunate fact of life. As far as the Library itself goes - it is great and the staff is friendly and helpful!See more..
3.0Upshur County Library Central Library(2 reviews) - Small town treasure Libraries The library has added new sections for the toddler ages and young adults, and they have done an amazing job with both areas! The toddler area is enclosed separately, with many age appropriate toys and books that encourage hands-on, imaginative play. The young adult section includes bean bags, tables, and brand new, popular young adult book series displayed for browsing- enticing an age group that normally might not enjoy hanging out in a library. The adult section includes a quiet area for using the computers or seating area to read. I am always happy with the selection and enjoy the new titles on display at the front. My family is so grateful for this small town treasure and the labor of love that goes into maintaining it.See more..
5.0Pflugerville Public Library(2 reviews) - Best Medium Size Library I've Ever Used Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Libraries This library has so many different events that it sponsors for all ages. The ComicCon is one of the best that can be enjoyed by all ages. It has a great Friends of the Library that sponsors a used book sale four times a year. All of the proceeds collected through these sales go to different programs at the library and also a $500 award to two teen volunteers each year. There a many adult volunteers as well. This SENIORS, IS NOT THE LIBRARY YOU REMEMBER AS A KID. If you have never been to the library, stop by and check it out!See more..
CALL FOR COVID UPDATES. The library offers a makerspace, Children's Department, Teen Republic, magazines/newspapers, public computers, free 24/7 WiFi, printer/copier center, and community space. If you have a library card, you may borrow books, DVDs, CDs, board games, puzzles, WiFi hotspots, and more. There is a cafe onsite as well.See more..
The library is a really nice place staffed by very friendly folks. A good place to relax and read a bit while the world passes by. In front of the library is a bronze statue of Old Yeller and the boy who loved him, Travis. The author of the book, Fred Gipson, lived in Mason. The award-winning book was published in 1956 and the movie was released on Christmas Day, 1957. The movie caused many a tear to be shed by children and adults alike.See more..
5.0John & Judy Gay Public Library(2 reviews) - Super Personal Libraries I cannot say enough things of this library and their staff. I am a senior citizen and needed help uploading things to a computer. The sweet gal that helped me could not do enough. She was patient, kind, smart, efficient and spent a lot of time helping me. I did not catch her name but it started with a R. Thank you, thank you, thank you.See more..
5.0Liberty Municipal Library(1 review) - An excellent public library that serves local residents! Sunday: Libraries
What better place to go on a hot and muggy summertime day but the local library. The Liberty Municipal Library provides free services to all Texas residents. The library holds a collection of over 60,000 titles (books, magazines, ebooks, audio books, blu-ray, dvds, music, genealogy, reference, read-along books) and counting. In addition, enjoy free Wi-Fi service and online library services 24/7 They have a large children's section as well as the section for teens and adults! There are several small conference rooms that can be used for groups such as book clubs to meet and discuss things. The children's section had a lot of locally made art and was very cheerful.See more..
The Historic old Eagle Pass post office and now Library, originally built in 1912, recently underwent a two year restoration process at a cost of $4 million. After a long wait, the city reopened the doors of this gem in December of 2017. The city did a wonderful job of bringing it back to life. We have visited many great libraries across Texas but we can genuinely say this is one of the most beautiful we’ve seen in this state. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If you want to research the history of Eagle Pass, this is the place to do it. Yearbooks from Eagle Pass High School dating back to the 1920s can be found in the top floor. The facility has three floors, with the basement serving as the computer/technology wing, the first floor contains the main book stacks plus Spanish books, and the top floors contains the children’s section plus reference. In conclusion, when in Eagle Pass it is a must to visit this grand building.See more..
Check the website for programs for all ages. It is located on the ground floor of Bee Cave City Hall facing the central park of Hill Country Galleria. I have enjoyed the Rolling Sculpture Car Show and benefit for Bee Cave Public Library at the Galleria (rollingsculpturecarshow.com), and I recommend it highly as a great event to attend!See more..
The Giddings Library and Cultural Center is a relaxing and educational stop in Giddings. The library is bright and clean, and has a good selection of books and media. Wi-Fi is available, as well as a number of public-use computers. The staff is friendly and helpful. The library offers two interesting displays - the Arnold Smith Collection of more than 2000 Native American artifacts, and the Hilton Lee Smith Baseball Memorabilia Collection, featuring items from this National Baseball Hall of Fame member. The library also has a good genealogy and local history collection.See more..
