Clean, new, nice atmosphere. Adam the kids library does rock (as per a previous reviewer) but I cannot say that about the rest of the staff, particularly the manager (an Indian woman who is completely rude, miserable and snarky all the time). Haven't seen her in a while, hope she's gone. The reason for 4 stars simply because the branch is often really busy and well-trafficked, attracting people from all over the city who come to swim, visit the farmers' market, etc and that means less books on the shelves. The only way to get the books we want is to reserve them and pickup. This, of course, is of no fault of the library but the lack of foresight by city planners to not build a...
Read moreThis is a newer and medium sized branch of the Vancouver Public Library. It offers all the basics including photocopying and public computers with internet. There is a good sized area of children's materials (relative to the physical size of the library). Has all the basic necessities you will need, including a study room. The library hosts a variety of public events for patrons. Parking is shared with the community centre and baseball stadium. Some street...
Read moreEverytime I go into a VPL I feel extremely want to find out what I don't know. Especially, knowledge about science & computing. Today, I borrow several books & magazines. One of them is a book about designing & building shed in house garden. I am confident that it can inspire me and give me further steps of success in building a shed in my garden. PL here allow me to borrow at most 50 books in my account. That is amazing and...
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