Great use of space. The computers are blazing fast. Even offers cheap earphones if you need it. So easy to check out and reserve computers! Printers always available!
I don't have any problem with the homeless. .but...usually the libraries are quiet... nobody keeps the order... noisy library...
Love the book selection here. The bathrooms are clean. It is constantly filled with homeless people and it is hard to find a place to sit
Wow! This place is pretty incredible, and surprisingly nice.Yes, it is frequented by indigent people. I, myself, have witnessed first-floor bathroom sink showering. Who cares? What would you have them do? Public libraries are meant to be public spaces, and our infrastructure and community welfare programs are woeful.I dont fault the library for that. There are tons of computers, tables, seating area. It definitely gets obnoxiously loud - I bring headphones when I come here because people are frequently shouting at one another. That is definitely annoying, and if the people I heard shooting at one another last night when I was there were on Google Maps, Id give them 1-star reviews, but Im not advocating for policing the space more stringently. Theres already a great, big, fat security guard who struts around telling people they cant sleep - maybe let them sleep quietly for an hour or two and theyll shout less. Its a terrific library, well-stocked/equipped. If you find yourself annoyed by low-income/indigent individuals claiming sanctuary, steer clear. But if youre not bothered, its actually a gorgeous space and a terrific resource.
I was excited for somewhere to go in the downtown neighborhood to read and enjoy. The majority of the people were homeless, or definitely not there to read or study. They were at times loud and using vulgar language with each other. When they would cough, I would leave the area as to not acquire Tuberculosis. They were allowed to bring their 'suitcases' or 'bags of clothes' with them into the building. The bathroom on the 3rd floor had persons having intimate relations in the stall, so I left and went down to the 1st floor bathroom that smelled so bad it made me gag. There was no soap and a homeless showering in the sink. Really Houston and Mayor Turner? Isn't City Hall just across the street? Can't we afford some tax money for a shelter with AC and places to wash? This library is disgusting and should be shut down if it's going to continue to act as a day shelter. There were few students and no children while I was there. Do NOT let your children go here unattended.
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