A new library has opened its doors in Arlington. Located at 100 S. Center St., the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is named for the Arlington newspaper publisher who lived and worked in the city for more than three decades.
According to the Star Telegram, the high-tech, 80,000-square-foot library includes computer labs, a creative space with 3D printers and even a tech genius bar that can help patrons with e-books and other tech-related issues. There's also a rooftop garden area, adult education programs and a playroom for children.
Of course, it wouldn't be a library without actual books, and there is a wide selection on the third floor of the new building.
There are just two reviews on Yelp thus far, which give it five stars.
Anh P., who reviewed the library on June 16, wrote, "This is a brand spanking new (upgraded) library in the heart of Arlington! It is absolutely breathtaking and exceeded my expectations for a local biblioteca. ... The glass lobby you enter through is a nicely lit and welcoming space, with bathrooms, vending machines and a cute little modern shop where you can purchase shirts, mugs and books."
John Q. added, "[It has] the easiest checkout system ever and the friendliest staff ever seen at a library by either my wife or myself. This place is tremendous, modern, brand new and fully electronic. It is where I will go from this point on."
Ready to stop in and check out a book or two? George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is open from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2–6 p.m. on Sunday.
