Valley Ranch Library

I’m here all the time. I’m a library dweller.
This library is very quaint and comfortable to do all things needed to enhance that noggin of yours. There’s booths, tables, couches, quiet rooms (2, now), study rooms (2-​hr limit, I was told that if I was the only user of the room I could get kicked out automatically if a group of more than 1 wanted the rooms, boo). Above all else, there’s a kickass view of the Canal. How relaxing, when you are staring at a PC screen for hours, taking a gander at the scenic man-​made water-​body can be quite therapeutic.
Next to the VRL is Java Me Up, which is a small local coffee shop that I like going to during some study breaks or just to chill. Support small cafes, for the win!
I do recommend coming by if you’re in the area. I’m glad I still live very close to this lovely resource. Now if they had a great boba place right by here I’d die happy… :P

I love this library! It’s super clean, it has a nice view of the canal in the back, there’s plenty of seating, and they allow food and drinks! This is a perfect place to get work done or to check out a new book. I also love how Java me up is right next door.

This is a lovely little local library branch. Unfortunately, it is staffed by the most unpleasant personnel I have ever encountered at a library.
Each time I visit, I watch with shock the rude treatment that is delivered to each person who dares to walk to the front of the line for assistance. You will find that it is not just one staff member treating their customers in a rude manner, it is each and every staff member at this library branch.
Do yourself a favor and go to a different library branch in Irving, or just purchase books at half price books or on Amazon.

Friendly staff and great kid activities! First timer at this library and had a pleasant experience. Enjoyed the time with my daughter there.

Really nice neighborhood library. They have a decent collection of books, and the staff is quite helpful. I used their study room once, and really liked it. You need a library card to reserve it, and you can reserve it for two hours, but they let you stay longer if no one is waiting to use it. I wish the chairs in the room were a little more comfortable, but that’s just a minor issue. The best thing is that this library allows patrons to eat and drink inside. A coffee shop is conveniently attached to the library for people who want to grab a quick snack. Other notes: if you lose your card, you can get a replacement for $ 2. They have a cool summer reading program going on where you get a prize for reading four books.

I think this is one of the worst libraries I have set foot in. Having lived in many parts of the country I can write a long long list of what is wrong with this library. Where do I begin?
Staff.like some others have said they are rude, tired disinterested and plain clueless.
Never go to them for help.
The computer systems in the library itself are not user friendly.
The renovation was a huge joke, it had nothing to do with increasing the number of books, shelf space is bad most of the tall books lie on their side .so if you are tall you really have to bend down or sit on the floor to look for the books.
I went in looking for a book on Artisan bread baking. I did not find 1 on the shelf because this library had none! NONE .look at the selection* itself they have very few books on any subject.
I do realize not every book is available at every library but at Valley Ranch they have a terrible terrible selection!
You know the other thing that is weird about these guys you have to go in to renew* the library card every year? Really Why? Asked the staff .who had no answer. Even if you are a home owner living in Irving they make you go in person EVERY year to
this day and age they don’t need to do this. Address verification is easy so is home ownership verification. Find out what other libraries are doing and figure it out!
The library needs to start charging for overdue materials and make some money, take that money and put it into buying new material.
They seem to have 1 or 2 copies of books, popular young adult and kid books are never available here without a long wait list.
Noise-​Oh my god this place gets noisy esp right after school and after 7 pm.
I have on numerous occasions complained to the staff and spoken to the lady in charge of buying new material about a lot of my complaints, so far no action has been taken. The staff either pass the buck or just agree with me and leave it at that .
Overall they need a serious overhaul.
The only decent thing here are the private rooms and the seating near the young adult area.
Disclaimer* I have not used other libraries in the area so I cannot compare but I have used libraries in other parts of the country.*

It is the closest public library from my place. I usually go here to pick up books and don’t stay long. However, this little library is nice and has sections of big quite rooms and smaller group-​study rooms. It has teen section and nice area for kids. There is always something fun going on here for kids and family as they have a hall to watch movie and I guess, they do serve free popcorn.
There are enough computers for search and their online catalog is efficient. Wi-​Fi is pretty good too. Towards the back-​end of the library there are comfy red chairs if you feel like taking a nap. If you need, Java me up, a nice coffee place is attached to the library.
They do have a audio/​video section which I haven’t used and their borrowing limit once you reach a full-​membership after 90 days trial period is more than anyone can handle. Overall, pretty good place to keep your reading habits in check with some old classics.

1) quiet rooms available for noise free study 2) comfortable seating 3) group activities esp for kids nd teens 4) clean nd well maintained

Its a nice library and all but some of the staff there are so rude and make you not want to be there. 2 ladies to be specific they look like they hate their job. I go there to do some studying but I just feel uncomfortable and not welcome lol. Otherwise it’s quite and clean.

I have never used this library without a hassle. They didn’t accept a state-​issued ID with my address on it as proof of residence. They won’t link my account to my daughter’s so that I can pick up holds for her or monitor what she checks out. I have never received a smile or a helpful suggestion. If you’re looking for friendly folks, or people who want to help you discover the joys of reading, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for endless red tape and frustrations, this is your place.

I haven’t set foot in a public library in years. Let’s just say that Amazon and bookstores love me and I should own stock in both, because my home library is expansive. Regular price, $ 1 bargains, you name it. I googled the closest public library, and, lo and behold, one only a few miles from me!
The Valley Ranch Library is set off MacArthur, behind the vet on Cimarron. Luckily, there were several signs, otherwise it is hidden from the road.
Beautiful brick building with a coffee shop attached and ample parking spaces.
When I walked in, I was hit with the wonderful smell of books. I was greeted warmly and the employee helped sign me up for a card. Easy-​peesy. For the first 3 months, I can check out 5 books at a time; after that, 20 books at a time. I just started laughing when she said that – I mean, I am an avid reader, but 20 books in 2 weeks? I wish I had enough time to read all of those!
The library is large enough, with seating throughout. There is also a «Quiet Room» enclosed in glass. I must admit I was a little worried when I walked in and witnessed two men, sleeping on the comfy chairs. Ummm, kinda weird. The library is in a nice area, so where did these homeless men come from? Seeing that, I would urge parents to keep an eye on their kids while there – it definitely creeped me out a little.
Anyway, I found some interesting books and headed to the check-​out area. Just like at a grocery, there are self-​serve computers to check-​out books yourself. Here I am, a grown woman, staring at this contraption as I continually attempted to scan the books. Nope… nope…what the hell am I doing wrong?! I small child, maybe 8 years old, walked up to the kiosk next to me, and quickly checks out his books and leaves. Talk about feeling like an idiot! Finally, I figured it out and went on my way.
Very nice, clean library and the kiddos section is also well-​stocked. Highly recommend.

This library has recently been renovated– with more space, more tables, more books, more chairs, etc. There are two spacious quiet study rooms in this library, which are convenient if you need to get some work done. The library also hosts reading time for kids and has ESL conversation classes every Thursday nights that are open to the public for free. There is also a coffee shop that’s adjoint to the library (Java Me Up) that sells coffee, tea, soda, juice, sandwiches, and desserts for a relatively reasonable price.
However, the only down side about this library is its horrible internet connection and speed. I can’t express how SLOW and frustrating it is! The time it gets to even get to ‘google​.com’ takes about 2 minutes, and for most job applications or school applications that use java script or some old school program, you can’t even load.
If you’re looking to study or read a good book, this is your go to library. However, if you’re looking to spend your day doing online job applications or school applications, avoid this place like the plague.