The east side has carried the burden of urban decay in recent years, but it's nice to see a new library in pristine condition. The Hickory Grove branch is located practically in the shadow of the behemoth Hickory Grove Baptist Church at the corner of Harris Blvd. and Hickory Grove Rd.
This branch is nearly always busy, but not as rowdy as Independence Regional or 'compact' like Plaza Midwood. The adult non-fiction collection is pretty decent and fairly new as they have expanded their collection with the recent opening. Hickory Grove has a large, general non-fiction collection-able to make you a dilettante in just about any subject. The self -check out is so conveeeenient and I don't have to sacrifice selection, personal safety, or risk a fender-bender. I'm pretty much sold on this being my new library. Just wished they could be open later or more days of the week.....