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Austin Public Library
Category: Public Services & Government Libraries Libraries [Edit]
Milwood Branch12500 Amherst Dr
Austin, TX 78727
Neighborhood: Milwood
(512) 974-9880
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
7 reviews for Austin Public Library
7 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer G.
Austin, TX
8/19/2011
Books, movies, CDs.... online books... and they have an awesome "hold" feature which makes getting in and out very easy....
.... really what else is there to say? I'm a big book loaner... but not a person that likes to stay in the library to read so their hold feature is AWESOME!! Recently they had a surgery which I hope means they will increase the number of hold available per person (you can' only place a certain number of items on your list... which if there are 30 people ahead of you... you need to keep... but doesn't take time into consideration.)
Otherwise - save money and support your local library :-)) -
Review from Mrelia E.
Austin, TX
9/17/2007
The Milwood Library is a nice little neighborhood branch of the Austin Public Library system. The location is convenient to the surrounding area, has a decent selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books. There are comfy chairs and couches so you can peruse before taking your selected books home.
I would give it five stars, but the statues of the running children outside freak me out...they look as though someone removed their skin. :shudder: -
Review from Heather R.
Austin, TX
2/2/2011
I take my daughter (16 months) here for the story times. She's been on a book reading kick lately. The story times are pretty interactive. They have sing along music and arts and crafts. Sometimes they read one book, sometimes they read two.
The kid's book selection is decent. Lots for Ms. Princess to choose from and the people that work there are pretty nice and always willing to help out. -
Review from Lacey W.
2/5/2010
My "home" branch! For whatever reason, the line to use the internet has never been long here, although I always seem to face considerable wait times whenever I go into another branch. The staff are helpful and friendly, and never make fun of me when I forget my library card password for the millionth time.
It's a small branch, so if you're looking for something specific it's probably best to check the online catalog before you go, but they have nice fiction and young adult sections, and it's a lot of fun for a bibliophile to just browse in. Also, the kid's section is off to the side so (for whatever reason, much like the internet) this branch has never been too loud for me to study or have some quiet time.
I think they are a tad understaffed, because there are usually large carts of books to be put away toward the checkout desk, so check those if you're browsing! A lot of the dvd's wind up there, too. -
Review from April S.
Austin, TX
5/29/2011
This was a fancy library. My friend had to bring it to my attention that you checkout your books on your own by scanning them like at the grocery store. It was neat. The staff was kind. There are plenty of tables to study at. They even have a little kids section to go with parents. I love the area. So peaceful.
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Review from Susie G.
1/9/2007
Its not the hugest library and there is no separated section for romances ( I'm on a trashy reading kick lately.)
So lets just say I forgot to return books for, er, quite a while, and some how amassed a 32 dollar fine. yes. I Know. The women was sympathetic, let em pay half at a time, and let me check out books today.
More computers then the norm, friendly staff. Big selection of Cd's, DVD, just don't be a dummy like your friend Susie G. and bring your stuff back on time! -
Review from Kristen F.
Austin, TX
10/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Milwood is known around the library community for circulating the most books of any branch in the APL system. They also have pretty good service. I went in and explained that I saw on the catalog that the books are here, but they're not on the shelf. The male employee thought I didn't look on the shelf correctly, which secretly appalled me, because I'm a librarian, but I didn't say anything. So, after the male employee confirmed that indeed they weren't on the shelf, he kinda just told me to keep looking around. As soon as I was starting to get frustrated (I would never do that to my customers, even if they were grown ups and not kids), a female employee who overheard our conversation found the books and brought them to me where I was looking. Super nice, huh? THAT is the level of service I appreciate and try to give all of my customers, too. Well done, ma'am. Thanks for your assistance!
