I've had a long love affair with the Alderney Gate library. When I lived in Mount Uniacke, I would…read morepass the Sackville and Bedford libraries, to come here. What's to love? Uh, two floors of bibliographic brilliance and cool community spaces. Let's start with the main floor. You've got DVDs as an 'impulse buy' right there. A well-staffed information desk. Loads of computers. Specialty displays. Lots of comfy chairs to sit and read. The second floor has books for kids and teens. Plus lots of community rooms where cool events are held. My only complaint? While it's great that teens feel welcome, they can be a bit boisterous and staff don't seem inclined to quiet them. The Alderney Gate Library is an essential (and under-valued) part of our community.

I love books. I would read all day if I could! As such, I am rather fond of libraries. The Alderney…read moreGate library is probably my favorite of the many within the HRM. Here's why: - Two floors of literary goodness, which means a massive selection of everything. - Plenty of computers. - All the children's stock is upstairs, which means that adults can browse in relative peace and quiet downstairs (huge plus for me). - Loads of toys, games, and play areas upstairs for the kids. - Lots and lots of windows. - Knowledgeable staff. There is but one negative attribute to this library: it is really, really difficult to get into unless you are walking or busing it. The parking lot is almost always filled to the brim (the ferry terminal is in the same building), and getting to the library from the rear entrance is a huge hassle. Aside from the parking, the Alderney Gate library is one of HRM's truly fantastic features.

Seems weird to write a review about a library…read more.. I mean it's a building with books. Can't really screw that up I suppose. However this is my neighborhood library and I happen to like it quite a bit. I've got a special place in my heart for the struggling small neighborhood libraries and prefer them over the larger ones in the heart of a city. This one is nestled in the middle of the Gottigen crossroads of lower income families and the large condo corporations trying to push them out and make room for the "it's cool to be Ghetto" upper class citizens. There is nothing fancy about this library. But there is a sense of community when you walk in. People who come here, live here. That's what I like about it. You'll find your selection of books to be a little lacking because of size but with the ability to have books/dvd(s) transferred within a few days it won't take long to get that book you've got on your "must read" list. Computers are available and wifi is free (which is good if you're on a budget and don't have a computer at home). I'm excited about the new library going up in place of the Spring Garden location but Gottigen will always be my favorite.

This library surprised me. I didn't expect such a friendly atmosphere. There are public computers…read morefor the Internet but they also have Wi-Fi which I enjoy! You of course need a library card to use it however. They also have designated hours in the computer lab for adults and designated times for kids which is good. The kids time is 3pm-6pm and the adults is, well, every other place. The most unique part about this library in particular is that it has a large section of African American history, especially local history. So they support community history which is very important and something I don't see enough of in my library travels. But the place also feels like a community. There are "regulars" that definitely go there all the time because everyone seems to know each other. The staff are generally quite friendly and definitely very helpful as well. This library has everything you'd expect but also supports community history which surprised me. They have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and more than enough to keep me interested. If you are in the area, stop on by.

Love this branch of Access NS. I have never gone in there and had to wait any longer than 20…read moreminutes. Most times, I'm in and out in under 10 minutes.

22 wickets but only 7 are staffed and seeing customers. Middle of the afternoon in the middle of…read morethe week! I hate this agency. In Alberta they use private independant registries. CAA is one of them in AB.

I love the Tantallon Library. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Sitting areas are always…read moreclean and quiet.

I hangout here with my friend sometimes and there are always these teenagers that goof around and…read morethey always be loud even though they probably don't know there in a library they still be loud I would not recommend coming here when they are here but it's more of a 5 star experience when they aren't there. One more thing all the staff are very nice to everyone and the library is very clean

Plenty of parking available at this Bus Terminal, located next to the Pet Works Veterinary Hospital…read moreand Finbar's. There is one single occupant unisex restroom inside the terminal, and there are two vending machines (one each snacks & drinks). Some form of ticketing machine that enables you to purchase tickets / monthly passes would have been great, maybe someday....

The Keshen Goodman library is absolutely amazing. Lots of natural light, windowseats built along…read morethe entire front of the building and a hefty inventory of all sorts of books to steal your time. The Keshen Goodman library is located adjacent to the new Mainland Commons sports structure. There is ample parking and self-scan checkouts, all of which combine to make your time as enjoyable and productive as possible. Metro Transit also has bus stops just outside on both sides of the street, so commuting sans car is a breeze. This library branch also sponsors evening seminars and public-interest talks; check out the website for details on upcoming events.

I don't generally visit this library since it's quite far from home, but a couple years ago I…read morefrequented the Keshen Goodman every week for tutoring sessions. My experiences at this library have generally been disappointing for the following reasons: - It is EXTREMELY loud. Despite the vastness of this building, you will be hard-pressed to find a truly quiet area to read/work/study. My student and I often met just after school got out or after suppertime, and many extracurricular clubs seem to use the centrally located conference rooms at these times. The problem? The doors are wide open, meaning all can hear the excited shouting and clamoring of the club members. The cafe down the hall also contributes to the noise. - Inadequate study areas. Some may disagree with me on this point, but I have never had an easy time finding a quiet, private area in this library. - So-so selection. This has undoubtedly changed in the past year (I hope). With that being said, the architecture of the Keshan Goodman is interesting and does allow for a great deal of natural light. Perhaps I'll drop by the next time I'm in the area to see whether conditions have improved.

Everything you want in a library and more!…read more First off, look at this building? Does it not scream "learning is fun!?" And it's not just the exterior design that works, the interior is a great layout for a modern library with lots of space for shelves but also tons of nooks to sit and read, spaces for computer work, and play areas for kids. There is a great selection here as well - far more than you might expect from the outside. I don't live nearby but I do make the effort to swing by from time to time to browse the stacks. That's how nice it is.

I saw this place while taking a walk from the cruise port and thought it was a very pretty building…read moresitting on lush green grass. The building is open for touring and there is no charge.

Came here on an open house day for a free tour…read more Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the house as well as the various paintings and artifacts. Tour took approximately 20 mins. Staff were nice and welcoming.