Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, DeKalb County Public Library

I love this library! It has so many book selections it’s unbelievable. The Gwinnett libraries I’ve been to have a smaller teen and children’s section. It’s a little dated, but that’s expected, and I wish they would get the special book scanners that scan multiple books at once. (Gwinnett has those)

Always lots of programs and a variety of events at this branch. They offer a limited supply of jewelry making kits each Friday for the Jewelry with Gin tutorials.

The people here have been extremely unhelpful. I called yesterday to see if a Chromebook was available. My laptop is being repaired and I really needed to get a paper typed and some other work done at home as all my files are home. The young lady told me to call back in a couple of hours, because it's there, but not prepared to be used. I called back this morning to give some extra time and the young man said it still wasn't prepared. I told him what happened the day before and he didn't seem to care, telling me he's not in charge of that and to try back in a couple of hours. I told him if the person who was in charge was available and he said no. Poor service and extremely disappointed. A little extra help goes a long way, because you never know who needs assistance or why. Horrible.

I was surprised at how easy it was to use the library computer and printer without having a library card. The staff was friendly.

Virginia transplant. Been here a couple of months. Brought mail from new home, got a library card the same day. Very spacious facility. Read the Times, used the computers, printer. Very courteous staff. And the Decatur programs are wonderfully diverse. I’ve found my new book home.