Dallas, TX (USA)

I'd been hearing good things about the Dallas County Public Library for the whole time we've lived in the area but had never visited. With just a week to go before I have to move (new job), I decided to go over there today. Couldn't convince any of the kids to get up earlier than 1000, so I went by myself. It was raining - good day for a library visit... When I got into town I figured out I would have a problem getting near the library to park - there was some sort of big event (turned out to be the annual Christmas parade). It was REALLY hard to get from where I parked across the parade route - but I eventually did. One nice thing was that the library was nearly deserted with everyone elsewhere distracted... I took advantage of the time and used a new microfilm scanner machine - got lots of good stuff on my thumb-drive for future review. I didn't get as much time as I would have liked (they close at 1700), but still am glad I visited. Hope to have another chance before the family is completely moved. Drive home was OK (rainy and getting dark)...