Maribelle Davis Library

This and the other libraries in Plano do a fantastic job in the 21^st century. As a seasoned citizen I noticed the library keeps up with the times. I can search for a book online and put it on hold for later checkout. Renew online if needed. And they offer services through
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to listen or read books online via your computer/​tablet/​mobile phone. That is a great service. The staff is always warm and friendly and most knowledgeable. And you can send them questions via their website and get a prompt response. This city dept provides a lot for my tax dollars. Keep up the good work.

Disappointed on the show they held, as always full with people and I can not get in, although it said in the bulletin that the room is large enough to have people all in. I even talked to the manager about it and all he said that he cannot get me in or else he called the police. It is so ridiculous.

I remember when this place first opened, and I was pretty excited to go here. It was brand new and the nicest library I’d ever been to. On a busy day you’d walk in and there’d be like 10 people maximum inside. Late at night on weekdays there might be nobody inside except the staff. The only thing you’d ever hear was the constant humming of the air conditioning units. It was deathly quiet, and during the summers it was deathly cold too. It had the interesting kids section with the little door and also had some of those fancy computer terminals with the orange text to look up books from.
Over time Plano has grown, but the library has more or less remained the same. It’s still a nice library, but it’s showing its age and is feeling somewhat overpopulated. It’s common to be looking for seats or rubbing shoulders with other patrons. Unlike Haggard library which was built in a way that it was able to expand with a second floor, Davis Library might have designed itself into a corner due to the high ceilings.
Screaming babies are pretty common, and kids dart left and right like rats in a warehouse. Back in my day librarians were grumpy old ladies who would give you a stern talking to if you were too loud. They might lift you up by the ear and drag you outside too. I miss those days, but maybe those days were just a product of my imagination.
Most of the patrons here are parents with their kids or students, and it seems like the management has accepted this fact (and the increased noise level that accompanies it) and slowly tweaked the library to accommodate this. For one the magazine section seems to feature more lifestyle type publications than other libraries, which is fine I guess since they’re just magazines.
However, I question the quality of books being chosen for the library for the young adults. Now in the «Teens» (or Young Adults, can’t remember) section there’s a rather large section dedicated to manga, those Japanese picture books. There’s two entire shelves full of them. I think material like that is more suitable for a comic book store or video game store as it is of little low literary merit. I remember back in my day that same section would be packing books like Redwall or Animorphs or Harry Potter or Sammy Keyes. Manga rarely even features complete sentences and is mostly just pictures. Manga is bad for kids, and will rot their brains.
On some days, I like to come here, find a comfy chair and zone out. If I’m lucky, my eyes glaze over, all the people disappear, the noise fades, the smell of fresh paint and drywall fills the air and I’m taken back to those glorious days back in ’98, the Golden Age of Davis Library. :’)

I have seen several reviews complaining about noise which I find mistifying since I have visited at different times in the day on weekends and weekdays but have never found it louder than any other public library. Parking can be a bit of a pain but I have always got a spot though sometimes a few rows away from the building — no biggie since its a ridiculously short walk anyway. Maybe some folks need to use their legs more often for something other than stretching on the couch.
As many have mentioned the children’s section is awesome though we have never attended any of the reading events. The young adults and general sections are fine too though I will admit I rarely look for a specific book, preferring to randomly try new authors in different genres.
Overall I love this library, especially since it’s so close by.

I like to come here on occasion since it is the closest library to mi casa, but unfortunately it’s probably the lamest one in Plano. It’s definitely got the least selection. I feel like it’s always crowded as well. It shares a parking lot with the Plano PD so it’s always pretty busy. The children’s area is pretty cute and my daughter really enjoys it. She always finds what she needs here so I can’t complain.

Wonderful, quaint, and child friendly library. The entire staff is sweet and friendly. Smaller library with a great children’s section. The story time sessions are awesome! An elaborate castle complete with fairies and princesses at the back of the kids’ section marks the entrance to story time. Librarians are enthusiastic and excited to read and sing to the kids. Intimate setting that’s less intimidating to smaller children. Will definitely be bringing my little girl back!

Frequent user of this library, but it’s not my favorite in the Plano Library system (just the closest to my house). Compared to other libraries in this system… this library is extremely loud, which is the main reason for my rating of just 3-​stars.
I come here to browse the DVDs and maybe catch some movies that I just don’t feel like paying for even on Redbox, to pickup books that I’ve heard about, and to read magazines and periodicals from time to time.

Love Davis! Schimpel is closer but I like the floorplan of Davis best. They separate the new DVDs, the foreign and the tv shows. I always like to check out the recommendation rack too. This library is always busy… such a good sign.

This is our local library. I love how libraries have changed over the years. I check out a HUGE amount of books. I have two boys who also love to read. So the library is my friend.
i love that I can renew books online and make lists of books I want. Plus I can request books online and then have them waiting for me at the library later. I can always find a book here. Several times the librarians have helped me find a book and explain things I didn’t understand.
The children’s area is great. My sons love the play tables and puppets. Plus just a nice seating area to read. Plus an iPad to play on. That was a nice, new treat to find!
They do have reading time, I just haven’t gone.
There is always some reading event going on. They have movie time often during the year. Also, they have sometimes a magician, author, etc come by. It’s nice.
They do have e check out. You can pay any fines there also. My sons like to help check out there. There are stools for them to stand on.
My older son just got his first library card and everyone could not have been sweeter or interactive with him. I loved that.
The one drawback would be the amount of parking on the library side. They have a police department next door has the other half of the parking lot. You can park there but I hate to take away spots from people who are there for that.
Oh! In the back of the library is a pond and walking trail around it. I have had a couple nice and quiet walks before the library opened.

This is our local library.
We go on a regular basis with our kids.
It’s very well stocked with both adult and children’s books (even though sometimes you have to wait for popular books a little — that makes the good online system very convenient) .
It has an extra little section for the kids with toys so they can stay entertained even when they’re not helping you pick out books for them. My kids love it!
The library also has several computers with internet connections you can work on and it has a side room for events. There are automatic self-​check-​out stations so you don’t have to stand in line to check out books. Outside there is a drive-​through book-​drop, but curiously it sometimes is locked when the library is closed.
Altogether it’s all you can want in a local library.

Good selection of books and media. The conveyor belt library return system inside the library is fun for young ones and adds to the experience. Check-​out system is equally up-​to-​date with something resembling a RFID system — a bump up from bar code scanning. There’s also a convenient drop-​off drive-​thru at the back of the library.
Media collection is excellent. On the weekends it is especially full of patrons, but chances are you will still find something to be enjoyed whether it’s periodicals, CD, or DVDs. The children’s section is also comprehensive — lots of educational DVDs for toddlers to occupy themselves with.