Schertz Public Library

My kids love coming here. Wonderful children’s library. I love how they have fun activities for the kiddos to do on certain afternoons. We are moving to Florida and we all will miss this library!

Went to this library week & half ago to get a card since I moved in the area. It’s a beautiful library & very big. It has a wide selection of videos, books, audiobooks to choose from. The kids library or book area is great. It’s located next to the YMCA & outside playground. You can definitely have a nice family day with the kids at this location.

I love how the children have a HUGE section just for them and since its separate kids don’t have to be quite so quiet, and there are some games for them and computers the adults in other areas aren’t disturbed. The adult area is quite expansive as well and all the books are newer since this location is new. That said there is lots of selection. The DVD section is kinda small but that’s not why I come to the library. ;) The have several study areas that are in their own room with a chair and door so they have completely quiet area. They have plenty of computers for the adults as well. Also some tables & comfy chairs in which to read, right by the floor to ceiling windows.

I’m only giving this 3 stars because its the only place that offers books in the Schertz/​Cibolo area (you’d think the city would build more bookstores than fast food places, hmmmm).
That aside, it is a decent local library with some friendly staff members. I used to study here every now and then, but the reason why I would’ve originally given it 2 stars is because I can’t bring any drinks or snacks. I’ve literally been scolded for bringing a water bottle. However, this was last year, so I don’t know if their rules have changed since then. But for a place where people usually study for hours on end, I’d expect to be allowed to bring some food and a drink.

I love this library, especially the children’s department. The staff has always been so helpful!
The playground is great and developmentally appropriate for multiple ages.

One of the nicest libraries I have seen. Everyone is always available to answer any questions you may have. The employees are usually helpful and courteous. Whether you need to check out a book, use a computer or print something out. They have it all. This facility is always clean which is a huge plus!

Pros:
1) Librarians very helpful
2) Good selection of books
3) Love the three day grace period for overdue books.
Cons:
1) When school is in session the foyer is overrun by teenagers who are obscene, cussing, making out sexually, and other detrimental behavior. The only way to enter the library for patrons is through this same lobby of terrorizing teens, which makes it extremely difficult for me, and I don’t even want to think about parents bringing young children into the library. The teens are rude, disrespectful and I have felt physically threatened before. They congregate from 3:30-closing time at 8:00 p.m. on school days. They also go into the private study rooms and use them as their own sexual makeup centers. I would say what I have seen in person, but am not comfortable doing so in this format. Needless to say, I deem it extremely inappropriate for any public venue, much less a library.
2) The internet server invariably knocks people off the server if you have your own tech devices. Even if you choose to use the library computers, they are also very slow and will often kick you off the internet as well.
If the teenagers were made to adhere to library rules and standards and come inside the library and not «live» in the foyer scaring innocent people it would be a tremendous step up.
If the internet, which is now a part of civilized society were more up to speed, literally it would also increase my rating greatly.
It saddens me that the library has such potential but that these two issues cause me to choose other libraries when I have the chance.
Sincerely,
Casey St. Clair

This is one of the best libraries I have ever been to! However… I get a creepy feeling in a couple of the study rooms and the chair in the genealogy room doesn’t sit well with me. I think something may be attached to the older books here. But don’t let that ruin your library experience!

Self check out, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Love my local library and the late hours. If wish it was open ²⁴⁄₇ but I’m reasonable.

This is a fantastic public library. It’s bright, spacious and well-​stocked with classic and new books. Also, it’s DVD selection is varied and expansive. Even better than the DVDs is the VHS collection! So much random nostalgia to peruse. I’ve never used the public computers, but there are lots of them, and usually some open ones available. I love the self check-​out stations, they are user friendly and so quick. There is a separate children’s room as well, which is something that all libraries should mimic.

What an incredible, awesome library! I only wish the hours started earlier in the day (for a morning person myself). I was impressed with the high ceilings, wide glass walls allowed for a wonderfully lit atmsosphere, large selection of books/​material/​dvds/​blu-​ray, and a dedicated wing to Childrens books. All of which are fairly new.
What I was most impressed with, however, was the amount of study areas to choose from. There were large tables adjacent to the windows, chairs with a small table attached if you like to lounge, but most importantly for me were the study rooms for individuals (see pictures I uploaded). I get distracted easily so getting into one of these rooms is necessary for my focus and I couldn’t be more happier with my studies so far. I appreciate the City of Schertz for providing such a wonderful library that suits the community’s needs and also am excited the activities that children and adults can experience here. Check the website for the calender of events.

An amazing, modern library tucked away in Schertz. Lots of books, large children’s room and right next door to a playground and YMCA. Amazing selection of new media, including ebooks and blu-​ray disks.