Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library

I’ve been to this library a few times over the years but recently stayed for an extended time to get some work done. This is the closest library to my place so the convenience is nice. However, this place isn’t quiet in the slightest. There were people on the phone, kids screaming, and so much general noise. It’s a pretty small location, so sounds travels. The place could also use some updating. The tables are metal with plastic chairs, no it’s really isn’t a cozy place to read. In the future I’d probably get my books and go.

I know it is small and sometimes noisy, but this is the nearest one to my place, and they have lovely books, cook books, magazines, Kids books, tool books, CDs, movies, even game collection! So this one is among my favorite locations. They also have books in other language. And the staff here are nice and helpful. ==Second visit== Visited on a Saturday afternoon, nice and quiet inside. They also have some nice outdoor sitting area. Children’s Area. In the New Books section they have Book Sale, usually $1 or $2 per book, really good deal. They also have a running list of New York Times best seller books of the current week and last week. Love that!

Milwood is repping the ATX in style, a blend of artistic with industrial, and with vines absolutely covering the building. The WiFi is Incredibly fast with a lot of power outlets and sitting areas. There's an impressive statue garden on the walk towards the building. You'll find plenty of parking on both sides of the building. I also love that they stay open until 9pm on most days, adding the final touch to make them one of the best libraries and hidden treasures in North Austin.

Staff is always friendly. It's on the smaller side, but they still manage to host a full calendar of events.

Quiet place to sit and use public wifi. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The library is cozy and quite busy all the time but idk why the librarians are so noisy! They use some steel carts to load unload books and causes a lot of noises, and the front desk lady librarian is quite chatty, so much so, that even sitting in a different corner you can totally understand what they are saying. I wish they’d consider improving these.

Very quaint and comfy little Library surrounded by trees. The bald guy at the desk was amazing- by helping me find doors for my daughter. . .and so patient too. There was a lady there for over an hour trying to get a library card but didn't have the proper identification. I honestly think she may have been homeless and just wanted to hang out in the air condition. Nevertheless he was so patient and dealing with her but I thought I would mention that. The only downside that it was really loud when I first got there. The lady at the front desk was having a very loud conversation, someone was sharpening their pencils very loudly in one area of the library and another person was sitting at the computers, having a very loud conversation on his cell phone while he was eating chips. I could not believe this because it was in the library. I will definitely be back but probably not to study because I didn't get much done today because of the noise.

Good selection of graphic novels and movies. Staff are polite and helpful.

Very nice library.

Registration was slow and the librarian didn't explain well how to use all the services when she issued the card. She did't tell how to register online, what my PIN is, how to return book, etc. I figured out myself that I can do drive through drop-off but I have to waste so much time trying to figure how to register online and still did not succeed. Bad service!