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!

A small Library just right across from Guildford Mall. It was very clean inside when I went…read more Nothing too special about this library. I did find that it seemed like they had less computers for public use (I say about 30 computers here) than other libraries but again it is a smaller library located inside the Guildford Recreational Center. The washroom was quite cute. There are step stools for shorter kids. Very thoughtful. The library was very well maintained given that it is slightly over 10 years that it was last renovated. I am also guessing the tailored audiences are toward students in high school and elementary.

This library was recently renovated, and they did an amazing job. The library portion of the…read morecommunity centre is so much bigger with more tables, computers, and books than ever. The gym is amazing - complete with an indoor track that has a scenic run to it. There are so many more machines and weights available at the renovated gym - and there is more multipurpose rooms that you can count where numerous classes are held throughout the year - from yoga to tai chi to clay to sculpting...

Horrible experience with unfriendly and unhelpful staff. Im an older man wanting some help with…read moreprinting something they pointed to a poster with directions once I started to have issues with thier email they just said oh well can't do it.

This is the most convenient location for me to come to, but I do find the novel selection tends to…read morebe rather limited at this location. They have been excellent with implementing Covid protocols, very important at such a public establishment. While most of the staff working here are rather kind, there are a few staff members who seem to never be in a good mood and almost refuse to help you if have questions or need further help ordering in items, which can be a little off-putting.

Nearest to my place and have good collections of books. Even for kids section, you can get all…read morekinds of books and pretty convenient. I like the ability to hold and pick up books from here without needing to travel to other branch. It is also easily accessible by public transit.

Possibly the worst architectural design for a public building ever! And that's saying something in…read morethe Lower Mainland, which is infamous for a four decades-old housing failure epidemic even the courts refer to as 'leaky condo crisis.' Could this building be any more awkward? Whose bright idea was it to house the library in the same building as the Surrey RCMP detachment? Whoever you are, please stay away from urban planning and egad! construction. One is hard-pressed to think of a more inappropriate coupling or a less accessible design. This library is not only poorly signed at street level - I dare you to find the entrance! - there are quite a number of stairs to climb to get to it. There is an elevator, yes, but good luck finding it at street level. Good luck finding the parking lot, too, the first time. The hostility doesn't end there, either. This is a library with no quiet space! Absolutely none! At 4 p.m., the tables and chairs are all occupied by Asian students talking away at one another without inhibition. Unfortunately, our own quiet Ocean Park branch, did not have a copy of the reference book needed so there was no choice but to persevere. Happily, in view of the prevailing noise levels, which continued unabated, I was able to persuade the librarian to permit me to borrow the damn thing overnight. Hint: STRONGLY suggest moving popular reference texts from this branch to libraries that actually have reference sections and/or quiet reading rooms. Semiahmoo branch felt more like a high school library reserved exclusively for Asian teenagers, who are not restricted in any way from talking with one another. Have librarians simply given up? Like Vancouver libraries, Surrey's are also all wildly overstaffed. So many highly-paid librarians, so few books, movies and CDs. What do they all do all day, one wonders? Why not direct resources instead at the installation of desperately needed washrooms in city parks and along popular pedestrian walkways like more civilized communities? Ultimately the city should consider a more appropriate, more accessible, more attractive location for such an obviously popular resource. In the meantime, PLEASE place signs to ensure patrons have a quiet place to read. Wall off a room students can book if they need to talk. The default position at a library must be for quiet.

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.

I just checked out my first public library book since 1992... it was both weird and awesome! In…read moresaying that things had changed more than a little bit so I sought the help of a librarian at the info desk. These ladies are super helpful and wonderfully gracious. They helped me find what I needed, helped me register for a new card as my paper card was no longer valid (surprise, surprise) and gave me the lowdown on how things worked there now. The building is lovely and fairly open, it's kind of loud though. I didn't expect so much noise. I'm more used to school libraries where people are using them to study rather than using then as a community space, not that there's anything wrong with that. I was in and out quickly and there was plenty of parking. The grounds are actually quite pleasant too. Overall, great experience!

Staff is bit slow and not well enough to get me a library card under 15 minutes before closing the…read morelibrary hours today. I was Demoralized that time because I had to borrow 3 important books and could not get them as a girl and a lady told me that they would not be able to get me a library card at 4:45 Sunday September 12 due to time shortage. This was the time I decided to move out of library with annoyance.

If I'm not mistaken, the library was built in the 50's (1957? - or sooner, not sure)…read more May we start thinking about maybe a newer one maybe a little renovation. I like older buildings, I believe there is something charming(?)/ beautiful about them. However, this is too much for me. Sometimes I feel thigh in some section, and the strong orange tiles in the washrooms (both on top and lower floor) are TOO AGGRESSIVE for me I prefer something more cool (white-gray-light brown kind of color) - same for elevator. Plus the meeting room on the second floor lacks air - it is often exhaled / not fresh as windows are completely closed and there is no A/C. It does not need to be bigger, just updated. Thank you

With internet on the rise , libraries seem so ancient. But theres something special about reading a…read morebook in a library setting. White Rock library is a great space to expand your knowledge and escape into different realms. LOL. The staff is really warm and welcoming. They have a useful online resource center which gives you acess to books from home.

Ooooh, my childhood library. I remember them having a summer reading program and I was obsessed. My…read moremom had to take me once a week to get at least five books. Aside from being the local public library, George Mackie is a nice one with regular events to get the community together and involved.

The library has some personality both inside and outside. Not as large in selection as some of the…read morelower mainland libraries, however, there is enough to suit the demographic and geographical location. With that said, don't go inside expecting a lot of titles and selection as the downtown location, however, what they do have is decent. I came here to a get a temp pass to use their internet. Awesome customer service.

Tucked away in Langley is another great Library…read more.. Muriel Arnason library aka Willowbrook is a perfect place to take the kids to grab a new book filled with new adventures, to get some necessary studying done in a somewhat quiet place, to use a computer if yours has crashed, to make some copies, to get some "me-time" if it's needed... I love libraries.... Always a good idea to make your way to one...

This is a great library! It's not super big, but that's what gives it its cozy, pleasant feel…read more There's easy parking and most of all, wonderful staff who are always so kind, helpful, and cheerful. Although it might not have the biggest selection, you can just go online, find the book or material you want, put a hold on it, and it'll get delivered to the library via another partner library. That's why I'm not bothered by the small size of the library - I haven't had trouble finding material I've needed as I can get it delivered from another library. All in all, I'm so glad we have this place in the neighborhood!

Enter from street level to get to the library on the second floor. Even though the library is small…read more(you can stand on one side and see the other side), it feels spacious with bright lighting and large windows for a view in the cozy fireplace corner. There are a couple quiet study rooms at either end that can feel a little claustrophobic, but they serve their purpose. I've never had an issue finding a place to sit, even if it's in the kids books area. The library is conveniently located in a complex with grocery stores, restaurants, and even Starbucks across the street for a change in ambiance.

Overall, I like this library. My favorite thing about here is that they have big tables for group…read morestudies, and usually it's pretty quite, especially during work hours. It's super easy to find parkings here too. But I noticed that after 3:30pm, it gets a bit noisy, especially around the big table areas (even though the sign says it's a silent zone). Many private tutors occupy those big tables to tutor highschoolers. There's a silent zone area at the back too, and it has AC.