Edmund Cody Library

This library is right next to a school, and seems to serve as the school’s library. It’s focused mainly on pre-​teen and tween books. They’ve got a large graphic novel (comic book) section. But beyond that, they seem to be rather lacking in their collection.
The library isn’t exactly quiet, as there are kids running around screaming, teenagers loudly yakking on their phones, and loud discussions going on about non-​literary topics. There are no study rooms or quiet reading areas. It’s just an open area.
The librarians are helpful enough.
Parking is easy, and they stay open later than some other branches around town.
There are several self-​checkout stations so you can get in and get out quickly.
I really don’t care for this branch at all.

Yeah it’s central. It gets a lot of use from the community, which means efficient use of public funds. But why does it feel like an unemployment office? There are people just sitting around doing nothing. I suppose it’s a nicer hangout than other places around town if I have no job. Minus 1 star.
The tables in the central area have no power outlets. Minus 1 big star.
The DVD’s are categorized by first letter in the title. After that, they’re mixed. So let’s say you want to find Serendipity. You will have to look thru ALL the S’s. What’s up with that?
I like the quiet room as it really is quiet and I prefer the large tables to study cubes when I work on a laptop.

I wasn’t able to find most of the books I was looking for on this trip, but the check-​out desk person was very helpful. I got my card re-​newed in less than 2mins and now you can renew them every 2 years (instead of the 1 year it was before). I love that they have a self-​checkout scanners available. They informed me that I could reserve books online and they will notify me to pick it up at my library’s holding area, which is exactly what I did once I got home. I think that is so awesome! I don’t understand why more people don’t use the public library system… free books and DVDs! Forgot how awesome public libraries were, but now I’m back and will be using the system more often.
Go out and Read! It’s free! :)

I wish people wouldn’t let their children run around, it’s a library not McDonald’s fun land

I love the library! This is no exception! San Antonio Public Library does it right. I am usually able to find what I’m looking for. The Reference Librarians are extremely nice and helpful. I love the self checkout option. My visits are usually no more than 10 minutes because I’m able to place a hold on everything I want online and pick it up the next day!

This library is great. Extremely large and plenty of computer space. Thankfully there’s several areas for seating, some that are secluded and others that are out more in the open. It makes it great if you have some studying to do but want to be as isolated as possible. Keep in mind that this library is located extremely close to the middle school up the street, so if you go around 4−5PM, there will be a lot of middle-​schoolers, nothing wrong with that. just keep it in mind! :)

What a delightful little library, in a nice little pocket on this side of town. There were really not that many people inside, and it seemed so relaxed and slow-​paced, as if time didn’t matter. I guess that’s what I love about libraries. The experience of seeing all those different worlds on the shelves, waiting to be discovered. I’ll definitely be coming back as long as I live on this side of town.

I love the library. I often do my own check out, after putting items on hold from other branches (yes, lazy I be). It’s a nice library, and well stocked. I am here at least once a week.

Recently, my neighbor reminded me of libraries. Yes, reminded me.
I fondly recalled my years in libraries while school age through college late nights.
«Yes!» I shouted to myself. The library! Where I can borrow a book to read. I love a bookstore as much as any other reader and I *really* love a Half-​Priced Books, but with so many titles that I am jonesin’ for right now, the library is an awesomely affordable choice.
I logged on to the San Antonio Library website and applied for a card. At the same time, I put two titles on hold and requested Cody as my pick up point.
A few days later, when the books were available for pick up, I went to the library, showed my ID and was issued a card. I then walked over to the hold section, picked up my books on hold based on my last name as filed and checked out the books — without talking to one person or waiting in line!
Yes, I can walk into the library, take my book from the hold shelf, run my library card, scan the book and be out of there in no time flat AND I don’t have to interact with a single soul let alone smile or acknowledge anyone if I am not in the mood to do so! I can’t think of anything better.
And here is this, as long as someone else is not waiting for the book I currently have checked out, I can extend my check out time — online. Yet another way of avoiding unnecessary human contact.
I read.

This library is always crowded with people but it’s big enough for everyone!
There are desktop computers for use and laptops available for use on the premises. In addition, this location and all locations I think, has free WiFi.
It has a great section of new book and DVDs. I’ve only been going here for a short time now, but next to Landa Library, it’s my favorite.

Edmund Cody Library, aka Cody Library, is a pretty happenin’ place. I mean, sure, they’ve got the regular stuff: books, movies, music. But they’ve also got movies and music!
This cheery library looks smaller from the outside than it really is. The swooping inner ceiling also makes me feel like I am in the inside of Hershey’s kiss, which is an added bonus. I love the self check-​out system, which is pretty standard for libraries now-​a-​days.
Another bonus is that all I had to do to get a library card was show my driver’s license. So much easier than in the last state I lived where I had to bring in my driver’s license, two bills with my address, my marriage certificate, passport, and first set of fingerprints. Okay, it wasn’t quite that bad. But why did I have to bring in bills? Psh! Texas libraries are soo much cooler than Idaho ones.
Okay, I’ll stop my tangent now. Cody Library always has awesome service and they even send me an email a day or two before my books are due. Now I am less likely to get fined. Sweet! Cody Library: you are a winner!