Toco Hill – Avis G. Williams Library

Very good neighborhood library. The building has huge windows and located is in a wooded area so it’s very serene. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Good WiFi and space in the back to do a little work when you need a quiet space for a while.
Been working my way through a TV series and the reserve DVD system works great. Can’t really comment on the reference materials though…
I do wish they were open half day on Sundays.

This is a terrific library. I like it so much I joined its Friends group, erroneously checking the box that said I wanted to be an active volunteer. That seems not to be true, so far. But it’s not for lack of love.
It’s a perfect, Goldilocks size, not too big, not too small, just right. It’s on one generous floor and flooded with beautiful, natural light. The whole eastern wall is windows, and they look into trees and sky. Yet no matter where I sit, I have not had direct light interfere with my reading. Good design.
Kindly, efficient staff, no library dragons (I can say that because I am one) and speedy stable wifi, enough books. Those that are not there arrive swiftly enough via the holds system. Oodles of magazines if that’s your weakness.
Love the green, sustainable, appealing landscaping. Love the diverse clientele, though I do wish I could always find a table by the window. The ease of parking and choice of underneath, covered parking for hot days is good.
Nice that they have a bench out front for people to wait for rides or enjoy the weather. Nice that you can go down a woodland path with native azaleas into the park straight from the library.
It’s next to a park and hiking path I use often, feel lucky to live here.
Unlike one of my alma mater libraries, it is not afflicted with unwell, malodorous, troubled users. Feel safe here.

I’ve been a fool for not taking advantage of this marvelous place sooner. Better late than never though!
The Toco Hill-​Avis G. Williams branch of the DeKalb County Public Library system was built about five years ago, so the building is still newish. The window-​heavy design lets in lots of sun and provides terrific views of the woods around the library. Mason Mill Park is just a hop away too so you can piggyback a library excursion onto a park trip.
The librarian who helped get us our library cards was incredibly kind and welcoming. The other employees are pretty nice too. Anyway, I elected to get the limited edition card which reads «Proud Card-​Carrying Know-​It-​All» which I find hilarious. If you’re not a know-​it-​all, you can opt for the classic card with the library’s dogwood logo.
This isn’t the biggest library ever, but I have yet to leave empty-​handed. The CD and DVD areas usually turn up something I want to listen to or view. I’m so behind on TV shows so I was excited to spot series that I wanted to check out. Also, you have the entire library system at your disposal so if this branch doesn’t currently have what you’re looking for, it can be sent over from another branch. You can return items to any DeKalb library location. If Avis G. Williams is closed, there’s a drop located to the left of the entrance. Books and CDs can be checked out for three weeks, DVDs for one week.
Minor criticisms: the place isn’t open on Sunday, hours a bit limited during the week, the ebooks selection could be larger. I love ebooks… no more dealing with clunky ten pound hardcovers. Technology is amazing.
Great local resource for the whole family!

Not sure how useful a library is with the hours of 10 – 5 and also closed Sunday. I got there a little after 5 and was surprised it was closed after living in multiple cities with libraries which have evening hours.

Such a fancy library! Beautiful scenery since it’s surrounded by trees. People are quiet and staffs are friendly. A really nice place to go for a bit reading and studying.

The staff is friendly and helpful, which makes for a warm and welcoming ambiance in this branch. They have a great selection of mysteries and thrillers. Ample parking.

Nice environment, very clean, story time for toddlers, quiet place in a good neighborhood !

I’ve been coming here since I was very small. Now thanks to the Mason Mill connector trail I can walk here from my house!!!

As a neighborhood public library goes, this place rocks! Just constructed in the past few years it has all the modern amenities you’d expect. Separate kids area with small theater, community meetings rooms, and small study or breakout rooms. Book collection isn’t overwhelmingly large, but I usually reserve what I’m looking for and have it sent to this location. Also, next to Mason Mill Park and reachable via PATH trail from Medlock Park. A hidden gem of a library!

This library is a really nice one. It’s quiet and spacious. My only complaint is that the Wi-​Fi isn’t very fast.

Public libraries are awesome, and I feel lucky to live so close to this branch of the Dekalb County Library. It’s a brand new building with a decent amount of books and super helpful and friendly staff. And they have a self checkout line! Brilliant. I usually order my books online and have them sent to this branch to pick up, never have to wait in line for them. A great library!