Augusta-Richmond County Public Library

Never been here... This is a very nice library!! And the Star Wars reads day is GREAT!!

I have a few gripes and I'm disappointed with the lack of creativity put into the uses of space in the library (Telfair Street Branch). First let me say the staff/librarians/security are friendly, approachable, very knowledgeable, and helpful as well. Now on to my rant! The design itself is very nice, but they've removed most of the seats from the windows, there's is no cyber cafe or separate section for people who just want to use their electronic devices. The book shelves are nearly empty and could be condensed to make space for a study area with partitioned desks for privacy. They never vacuum, the leather chairs beside the windows are filthy and never wiped down. There are carpet stains EVERYWHERE, throughout the library. To be honest its a real turnoff to see that the library systems MAIN branch is so dull, lacks creativity from a functionality/design standpoint, its stays dirty near seating areas (bathrooms aside), and the desktops are outdated. Somebody needs to filter some money into it and make the necessary changes this library deserves.