Preston Royal Branch Library — Attraction in Dallas

This library is located in a very upscale neighborhood 1/2 mile west of the eponymous intersection, close to the Dallas North Tollway.

Trees line the small front parking lot and entrance. In fact, trees surround the entire library property, front, back and sides. There's lots more parking in the back lot shared with the church next door but curiously no back or side entrances. There are four small benches just outside the front entrance to relax, enjoy your book, the shade and the library's WiFi.

Inside book return is just to the right as you enter. It's a little hard to see but obvious once you've found it. Nice greeting upon arrival with an actual (dare I say sincere?) smile.

Unusual computer setup with 10 PCs squeezed into a circular bartop-type area. Two more computers in nice boxy private cubicles next to the bar.

Slightly smaller than usual children's section, slightly larger than usual adult fiction section. I was very happy with the selection because I was quickly able to find two books I wanted to read. Books written by less popular authors, no less.

Small, cramped men's bathroom with one stall and one urinal. A little worn but clean with full supplies.

Added bonus - Barnes and Noble is just down the street at the NW corner of Preston/Royal.

All in all for me this was one of the better library experiences in...

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