Really enjoyed visiting this library! As a guest at the Civic Hotel across the way, I wanted a…read morequick place to study for my licensing exam and decided to make the short walk over. The library itself, is quite beautiful inside with lots of natural light pouring into the unique architecture. Just had to walk around a while to enjoy the picturesque building. The library staff was friendly and very helpful in helping me with all of my questions. Lots of desk/table space and electrical outlets everywhere. Overall a great library to visit.

I live in downtown Vancouver and use this Library often because it often has books which I can't…read morefind in Vancouver. Love the interior design and spacious lay out. The main complaints I have are two. First I was stopped by an Indian Security and he asked if I had a mask. I was wearing a face covering and he said it was UNAPPROVED. Approved by whom? By what? I don't like this blue masks which are laced with carcinogenic ingredients and my own cloth material covering is clean and I don't want to breathe in anything that is harmful. He insisted I used the mask he gave me. Nothing but playing power trip. NOT IMPRESSED. I got an email notification about a video to pick up but when I showed up it was no where be found on the shelf under the initial of my last name. While I did get help from one of the counter staff and I told her perhaps someone just took the video and watched it inside the Library etc. This happens a lot in Vancouver Main Library as well. No, she offered to cancel my video and then put me back on ordering. But she did not place me on the next in the queue but back at the end of the waiting list. I waited weeks for this title now have to wait again. Poor management. Trust me IF I can find the same item in downtown I wouldn't bother to have to take 2 buses to Surrey!

Great place, clean, quiet, handy, easy to find and plenty of free parking. My husband likes books…read moreand love to go spend a couple of hours there. Lots of windows, overseeing the park

Great resources, clean library and helpful staffs…read more Large library so there is a lot of study space and it is (usually) very quiet in terms of noise. Free fast wi-fi and they also have many computer terminals you can use if you don't have a laptop or tablet. My favorite thing about the library is that is is centrally located in North Burnaby next to a swimming pool/fitness centre, a running track and lots of food. Makes for a great study session and efficient day! Librarians are friendly and will help you find whatever you are looking for. If they don't have a book on the shelves you can always request from another library and they ship the book for you. Lots of free parking as well :)

This is the main (largest) branch of Burnaby Public Library, located next to Metropolis…read more Parking is plentiful in the underground lot. Not sure if it ever gets completely full, but I have never seen it happen. One thing to keep in mind that the gates close around 2000, which leads to the risk of getting one's car trapped overnight. There are also some metered spots on the surface. The place is fairly modern, but is a bit worn down from years of use. There are plenty of computer stations, and a nice atrium area with nice high windows. Lots of books inside too.

Look like the Burnaby Public Libarary was renovated sometime between Covid and now. It looks very…read morespacious and open. The inside was bright. On the weekend the library is super busy. The inside is super clean. The bathrooms are much more modern style and there is a cleaner cleaning it frequently.

The most beautiful view from top of mountains from the study rooms. Quite clean thorough library…read more Close to eating places. Perfect for study, meeting and reading.

Shout out to this gem of a local library. I've hosted and…read moreattended a few meetups here that have been successful and well organized. Most recently I requested holds on a few different library books and requested an inter library loan on another book. I was surprised when that book was available for me to pickup within a few days of the request. The book in question was The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown about the plight of the Donner party in the mid 1800s on their trek to California. I'm pleased that this library is now open seven days. You may not know that they provide $5 of free printing every month which comes in handy in a pinch! Plenty of parking underneath the library and close by and you can also transit here - bus stop is right out front and Edmonds skytrain is about a 10-15 minute walk down Edmonds street.

This is a poorly managed library…read more It is a small place and always short of seats. The management has carved out large areas for children use. This is good. But then there is a section next to kid's section, with three tables in it that can seat 12 people. That area is closed to all people and a sign says it is for children use with families. I have rarely seen anyone use it. It should be opened up for use on first come first served basis, including families. The meeting rooms are mostly empty too. Can we use that area? NO. It must remain empty. The windows bring in strong sunlight and one cannot see the computer screen. They do not install sun block curtains. But there are two janitors who sit idle 95% of the time doing nothing. The staff are super kind and courteous.

This is one of the must see things on your visit to Vancouver. It's architecture is Roman Colosseum…read moreinspired and the library is so huge. Not only is the book collection so large but how the interior is laid out. There were all types of chairs. There are sittings areas on the floor, the stairs, the comfy couches, the outdoor garden, meeting rooms. It is a very thoughtful and modern lay out. You can get a nice view of the city skyline and from a particular spot even see the mountains taking you to far away mountains right from the busy city life. There were inspirational labs, recording rooms, opportunities to take classes, meeting rooms, computers with catalogue search and internet. The amenities are just endless.

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch is such a beautiful building. The architecture is huge…read moreand impressive, and it reminds me so much of the Roman Colosseum. It really stands out in the middle of downtown, and even if you're not someone who usually visits libraries, it's worth going inside to explore. It's big, spacious, and surprisingly peaceful considering how central it is. There are so many books, quiet areas to sit and read, and different floors to wander through. I also love the cafés and places to eat in the middle, between the inside and outside of the structure. The rooftop garden and open areas are also lovely, especially when you want to sit somewhere quiet for a little while. A beautiful, interesting, and peaceful place in the heart of Vancouver. Whether you love books, architecture, or just finding a quiet place in the city, the Central Library is definitely worth visiting.

It's a great library, but it's SO LOUD ALL THE TIME. People are literally yelling right now and the…read morelibrarians don't care. I got a headache from how noisy it is in here, even with my noise cancelling headphones on. It's a beautiful, clean library with a great selection of books - just don't come here if you want to read quietly or get any work done.

I've never been to a library so beautiful and clean like this…read more There were tons of desks to sit and study in the open space. You can read magazines, books or just study. Interior looked pretty nice here too. The central library in downtown Vancouver is probably the biggest library I've been to, but Coquitlam Public Library looked newer and cleaner in my personal opinion. Couches looked super comfy and it was really comfortable. If you sit by the lounges by the entrance you can buy a drink at the vending machine nearby. There are books available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, and etc. They also have virtual story reading time and a virtual chess session as well. I really liked the plentiful of couches and desks for everyone. There was even cool looking pod to go study inside. You can even book a room for group study. Magazines and DVDs were organized in a neat manner. I can pull back the display for the back issues. New movies allow only 3 days for the rental. I heard the 3D printer is available in the library, but felt unsure if they still have this in the library. I think it's best to ask the staff.

I come here pretty often to study and get some school work done. I always go straight upstairs so I…read morehave nothing to say about the downstairs portion of the library. The upstairs has a lot of tables, a section dedicated to computers and a quiet study room. It's a nice space to use because it's generally pretty quiet. There's not much else to say because I don't go to the library for the books.

This is a very small library, similar to the one in Port Moody…read more The selection is poor and it is generally not very inviting. Chairs are scattered all over. Sounds carry in this library and I could hear the conversation between a librarian and a library user. They are not talking very loudly but still I can hear them, and I give props to the super patient librarian who had to deal with the library user who did not seem to understand/hear what the librarian said. New users are allowed to borrow 5 items. After a month with no charges or overdue items then will the limit be increased. It is part of the Public Library Interlink so you can still return books here which are borrowed from other libraries.

The new renovations to the coquitlam public library makes me wish this library was in the direction…read moreof my commute. This is by far the coziest little library I have ever encountered. It's a library with cozy chairs and a fire place!!! Im surprised I actually left and didn't just sit and read here. This library is wheelchair accessible and brilliantly designed. There are bookable study and conference rooms, and quiet study areas. And and area with seniors only seating, and even a place to buy coffee, and old books. Also Wi Fi is offered here so it's quite convient for those in need of internet, books, silence, and a cup of joe. (If only they served tea or hot chocolate) I also noticed that one of the original two entrances to the renovated library is now closed of much to my confusion but that means that I no longer see the local high schoolers bothering library patrons by blowing cigarette smoke into their faces. Instead at the old entrance they have an interesting garden art sculpture piece. I should also mention that this library has a very nice graphic novel section in the teens section, and have a good quality selection of books over all. It's a very good little community library up there in terms of quality with the VPL for me. Bravo! Keep it up Coquitlam!

I was lounging in an empty children's section's for lunch with a few friends. there were no…read morechildren around at all, me and my friends were sitting in the floor causally scrolling through our phones and chatting. No slurs or inappropriate words were being discussed. the librarian who was there was super Karen like. she was really rude and disrespectful to me and my friends. she told us this was the KIDS section but when we go there nobody has ever told us to leave. she was being super judgmental and mean to our faces. she told us to leave or sit outside somewhere because this was the KIDS section. she told us to move the chairs back since we were sitting in a circle and that they were in the way of the books. we understood and moved them but she gave us all a dirty look full of disrespect and bitchiness. I hope the public library takes this message and fires her. i love the library since all the librarians are sweet and nice but this was definitely a new experience I've never met such a bad librarian.

The children's area is so well thought out. Lots of amazing toys, puppets, The play train set,…read morepuzzles, Videos and of course books. I also really enjoyed finding the puzzle area upstairs, just knowing another good thing to do at our library. Clean and Bright, lots of natural light. Thanks, Rhonda

The library is brand new!…read more The library is now two floors. The 1st floor is the kids section the 2nd floor is the adults section with computers and printer/photocopying area. I love the big windows that let in the natural light. So many desks along the windows so it's a great place for studying. They also have a silent study room with several desks as well. I don't think they have any private study rooms though. They do have soft/comfy chairs for reading. It's great that it is updated. I wish it was bigger since it is new. I think it may just be a little bigger (if you put the two floors together) than the older library. Will definitely be coming back for more study sessions!