Frisco Public Library

One of the best public libraries I’ve ever been.
Where do I start? Modern and new building with plenty of parking, a drive thru to drop off books, perhaps the e-​library options so I can borrow Tom Clancy books without leaving the house!
This library is stacked with options, a lot of dvd movies, tons of computers and alternate reading subjects. It doesn’t have the most extensive selection as compared to bigger libraries but that is to be expected.
Shame not more people use this library, it is an excellent facility with actually happy staff willing to help!

This is absolutely the best library! The only complaint I have is that I can’t check out ebooks because I live in Mckinney (even though my kids go to Frisco schools). Other that that, it is a great library. I love that the kids have their own section, and there is a quiet floor if you need to study, or just for some peace and quiet. Great place!

We are at this library every single week. I do love the kids area, wish they would focus on more hands-​on activities for the kids, and less technology. Story time is cute, but they are HUGE sticklers about the «rules.» Depending on the staff, they can get a little silly about it. Considering that this is the only library in Frisco, I feel like it could be so much better. Offer more activities, engagement, more books etc. It is free and does make me happy.

I don’t know about the other parts of the library, I can only speak for the teen section since that is where I spend most of my time. The set-​up is nice. It would be nice if there was more seating, however. Good selection of books. HOWEVER, EVERY time I come in, the SAME librarians are in there talking quite loudly with each other, which is disturbing & distracting. Also, 99% of their talk is bashing on other librarians, gossiping about their co-​workers, laughing, complaining about their job and this & that. It is SO annoying. They’re like 30 – 40 year old women. Completely unacceptable. I don’t want to hear about your complaints and problems. I am here to study & read. They also play really loud, obnoxious alternative music. If you’re going to play music, play something classical. The library isn’t a place where that sort of thing should be played. I study at little coffee shops now, because the library just isn’t a good place to do it.

I’ve been coming to the Frisco Public Library, before I was even a resident. I love this library and the location. It’s my favorite in the entire North Dallas/​north of Dallas area.

This is an awesome, quiet library for studying and working on the computer! The couches on the 4^th floor are comfortable and they’re arranged to let you enjoy the beautiful view outside while studying.
The staff is friendly and polite. The people there are quiet and busy with their work.
There is a large collection of books. You can even work on their computer for a few hours. You don’t need a library card to just study there.

Very nice library! I wish I lived closer. Cool location in Frisco Square. It’s pretty big as well. It’s still fairly new, maybe 5 years or so. so it’s not super old like most libraries, especially in Plano. The only thing is, it’s the only library in Frisco! At the rate Frisco is growing, they really should build another one pretty soon! Since this place is in Frisco Square, parking can be tricky. You should be able to find something around back or in the garage, but it’s quite a walk. The plus is, they do have a drive up book drop, so that’s convenient if you are returning something.

Super library! Given that I haven’t been to a public library in over ten years, I was amazed by the advanced technology that is now implemented in these libraries that speed up check-​out time and allow for their staff to actually answer questions. Books were relatively easy to find and it looked like there was plenty of studying space. There are rules for the different floors so you can either be worn out by all the yelling kids or in total peace and quiet on the higher floor.

Ive been to a few libraries and this is one of the best. This library is new comparing to all the other libraries in the cities near by. This library has 4 floors and it shares a building with City Hall. This place has a few tables where you can sit outside to study, read, or watch your kids playing while enjoying a good weather. Also, there are a few good restaurants around the library.

This is a fantastic library. It shares a building with City Hall and is set back from a beautiful public square with a fountain and plenty of grass for picnicking or letting your kiddo run around. There is ample parking and lots of restaurants nearby.
The inside of the building looks so new and is very well kept. On the first floor is the main circulation desk, a computer lab, vending machines, and all of the adult/​teen books, DVDs, etc. Library cards are free for Frisco residents and there are no late fees (but your account will be frozen until you return what’s late). On the second floor is the children’s library, which is absolutely fantastic. There is something for every age group, including a small section with board books for babies and toddlers and a little play kitchen where all of the items are labeled to help develop your toddler’s vocabulary as they play. There are additional floors that I have yet to explore.
But for my family, the best offering is story time. I’ve been taking my daughter since she was 8 months old to Babies & Books. She now attends young toddler story time, and the program is simply unmatched. It puts the show at Bookmarks in North Park mall to shame. She loves story time, and I do too. They offer story time for a variety of ages; check their website for the schedule. Note that they do take a winter and summer break.
If you live in Frisco and haven’t checked out the library, you’re missing out.

So, when my local library closed for «In Service» and I still needed a place to work, I found this place on Google. Not only is it in the heart of an outdoor shopping center with tempting restaurants like Jakes and Sake Toro Sushi (wish I were going there instead), but it’s massive. Park anywhere you can and then take the long walk into the city hall building.
This library is a four-​story building that overlooks the north side of Frisco. Each floor houses a unique feature to the library (i.e. adult, children, quiet space, etc.). I personally only use the library for the free wifi and a place to focus on work. Unlike my local library this place doesn’t have a Quiet Room with tables, but has spread out comfortable seats, lamps and desks with computers throughout.
The staff is super friendly and helpful, so the next time my library closes you can bet I’m coming here!

Both my wife and I enjoy the Frisco Library:
1. We get yo BYOB — Bring our own beverage and they have more when we run out.
2. Friendly staff — helpful, kind and know where the good resources are hidden
3. Free, fast WiFi — Why don’t more places offer free WiFi?
4. Kindle eBooks are free
5. Good DVD selection — for those long trips
6. Good Audio book selection — to help fight the DFW traffic
7. QUIET environment — most place are very loud these days, the Library is still one place you can visit for piece and quiet.
Keep up the good work Frisco!

Children’s library is fantastic!!!
I take my preschooler here on weekends, they have many entertaining options so no weekend here is ever the same! They have story time for various age groups, puppets for kids to choose from and put on their own show, a play kitchen with table & chairs for pretend play, and computer stations.
Their book selection is huge and accommodates all reading levels. Even the DVD selection is great, if you like to checkout family/​kid-​friendly movies! My 3yr. old & I find several books & a DVD each time and have fun selecting them. The staff is very helpful if you need help finding titles or authors too!
To get started, we simply visited the library’s website:
and clicked «Get a Library Card» to join, and they gave us a card number. Took that number to the info desk & the friendly staff whipped us up an official tangible library card, and even a keyring card for easy scanning at check-​out.
Located on Frisco Square there are cool photo ops with the architecture of the building, statues, and fountains right outside the library. During Fall/​Holiday Season they have hay bales with scarecrows & in December there is a beautiful holiday tree & lights. Within walking distance there are eateries and the Farmers Market (on Saturdays) if you work up an appetite or want to explore more.
We really enjoy this library, it’s one of our perks of living in Frisco!

With finicky study habits, I find it hard to study anywhere else but home. I’ve tried to study at numerous places such as, Starbucks, Ihop, and other libraries, and I have always found these places to be distracting or loud. Frisco library has definitely changed all of that.
I originally came here to use a study room (which you can reserve at the front desk) to study alone, but then quickly realized that the open tables in the «Quiet Zone» were just as effective. FYI, the library is broken up into 4 or 5 floors with the entire fourth floor being a «Quiet Zone.» Children’s literature is on a completely different floor away from the quiet areas. You rarely see any kids running around on the 4^th floor.
A few other things I like about this place…
** Easy access with plenty of parking
**Conveniently located in the heart of Frisco Square
**Nearby restaurants and businesses within walking distance
** Patrons are generally very respectful of others. There are times when people answer their phones in study areas or forget to put their phones on silent, but that rarely is a problem.
** You can bring your lunch or snack and eat here. Just be mindful and pick up after yourself. Once again, patrons here are very respectful and this is not really a big problem here.
**The checkout process here is super easy and all of their electronic equipment appears to be updated. I have never had a problem using the self check out.
**The place is decorated in a Texan/​Western style which works really well for a library, apparently.
**The selection of books, DVDs, and Blu-​Rays are current with fairly new material being updated regularly. They also have a great magazine collection.
One more thing, if you come here and study, come early because the study tables get filled up pretty quickly in the evenings. Towards the middle of semesters most of the study tables do start to clear up again, though. =)

I love my library — I just wish it had a bigger selection of music & books. I looked for information on Richard Avedon, and my library has nothing.
I appreciate the ‘clean’ music selection too. My 9 year old can listen to most music from the library.
Online hold tool is useful too!

This was a great place to come to during summer vacation.
The library is nice and has a good book selection.
They have a lot of online options as well as self check out, which is great because you rarely have to wait once you have your books in hand and all you want to do is get home to start reading.

I first visited my city’s library last summer and quickly became a fan. The second floor is dedicated to children so they can be loud and not bother others — what a great idea!
The nonfiction and adult fiction is all the way up on the fourth floor — quite a trek on the stairs if you don’t want to ride the elevator with strollers, but good exercise. The nonfiction section is not as scholarly as I would like and sometimes feels more like a self-​help, warm and fuzzy collection.
An interesting part to the library is on the first floor by the front door where they have books and magazines for sale — the prices are better than half price books.
When I went recently their new checkout system is really neat: scan your library card, place the books on a pad in front of the computer, it picks up what books are in the stack and checks them out to you. It’s fast!
My only complaint is you have to go in to drop off books (that I’ve seen so far), and the one elevator issue. Other than that the fourth floor has plenty of tables, and chairs in well-​lit area for you to sit and read/​work. Also they have many computers to use on the fourth floor as well as a computer lab on the first floor by the check out desk.
Check it out!

Why has it taken me 16 months to find this library??! When I saw the 5-​story building from my car, my breathe was instantly taken away. My hands got sweaty, goosebumps appeared all over my arms and I almost peed in my pants — I WAS SO EXCITED!!!
Signing up for membership is easy; just make sure you have a TX ID card or proof of residency. You can sign up online (remember your library ID number) or in-​person. Finding books and checking them out has been a breeze so far. There is no limit to books you can check out, and they don’t fine for late books BUT they will suspend your membership if you don’t turn them in! Online-​wise, you can reserve, renew and search for items. …I have reserved seasons 1 – 4 of How I Met Your Mother. ;)
Librarians are helpful and happy. They seem to enjoy their jobs.
I like the 4^th floor. It is the quiet area and it’s a great place to study or look out the window and reflect. There are a bunch of comfy cushiony chairs for reading and long rectangular wooden desks for studying.
My second time here, I spent a good 3 hours just reading undisturbed, completely engrossed in my literature. THAT is how a library should make you feel!

From the art lined stairwell/​rotunda, to the kids media area, all the way to the über quiet reading areas, this library is very enjoyable.
The only way to raise the experience would be to add a coffee house area, but you can get an old school vending machine coffee if you care to hang around in the lounge.
Reserving online is the way to go.

A library is a library is a library… or is it?
I don’t think I’ve even tapped into all the awesome services provided by the Frisco Public Library — yet; but the ones I have used so far are superb. Finding books online or on the in-​library terminals is a breeze — as is finding them shelved. You can renew checked out materials from home online! There’s several PC internet stations available & there’s pretty reliable wifi so you can bring your own. Abundant comfy chairs and desks with ample outlets. You can download electronic books and audiobooks… Staff is efficient AND friendly!
It’s all nestled in the modern (with a hat tip to the days of old) Frisco Square… and there’s something right about that everything’s new but has that cozy warm time tested vibe.