The Civic Centre Resource Library is the latest addition to the downtown Vaughan area. The library…read moreis still being constructed and growing its staff. I visited on the 2nd day of opening and the trees by the entrance weren't planted yet and there were 2-3 staff members at the front. Self checkout wasn't working yet. There is plenty of parking space outside. There are also two EV charging stations for the environmentally conscious. The only annoying thing about driving was that the entrance faces double-yellow lines, so you can only turn in (and out) going west. The inside of the library is really nice, with high ceilings and lots of windows that let in natural light. I noticed the start of a coffee bar, which should be a nice addition. There are tons of stocked shelves, but also quite a number that are still empty. There are many comfortable chairs throughout the library, including a few C-shaped chairs outside the children's books section. In the middle of the library is an outdoor courtyard to enjoy during the sunny summer months. One of the nice features of the library are the numerous semi-private rooms. The rooms are encased in see-through colored glass, so you can see if they're occupied. There's also a computer lab with small form factor HP desktops. For those with their own mobile devices or laptops, free wifi is also available.

I'm constantly blown away by what this library has to offer…read more Maybe all libraries these days offer this wide range of services and I'm out of touch, but either way, this library is AMAZING. Want to host a meeting? Book out a room. What to record a podcast? No problem. Want to use a 3D Printer? We got a few, son! Want to sit on a rooftop freaking patio and relax? Welcome home. Never mind the vast library of video games, Blu-Rays, audiobooks, this place has it all. I love that they even have exercise bikes set up so you can get a workout in while you read. Like what?? Insane. What a win for the city of Vaughan.

I used to visit this library often as an undergraduate student. Back then, it was called North York…read moreReference Library, which was a part of North York City Centre. Likely due to the amalgamation in the late 90's, the Toronto Public Library couldn't have two reference libraries. The Toronto Reference Library retained its name. This one changed its name to North York Central Library. I don't recall when the North York City Centre subway station changed its name to North York Centre. I remember frequenting Coles and the food court back then. I should go back. I'm sure everything looks and is different. I like this library a lot. It's spacious. If you need a place to quietly read a book or study, there were plenty of tables and chairs to do it. It's still the case to this day. It's a popular place for students to visit, do research, and study. I like that there are lots of floors to spread out. There were seven when I was last there. This library went through major renovations back in 2017. Three floors were affected. This section was reopened a year later. These days, it has auditorium, a Braille writer, magnifiers, and wheelchair-accessible furniture. It also has wifi. I always liked the DVDs, CDs, and other media formats. This library had the best selection. I miss having a Toronto library card. Back then, I used to live in Toronto before I moved to Markham with my parents. I then studied in Toronto, so having a library card was free. I neither work nor live in Toronto. I refuse to shell out money for a Toronto library card. Instead, I'm content with my Markham, Mississauga, and Brampton ones. (43)

Went here to study for the first time and it is a very popular place. Many floors with a crazy…read moreamount of tables and chairs. I went there at around 11am and was happy to grab a table in by the windows. I stayed there till closing and must say that it is a good spot if you want to study in groups or individually. The single study booths are hard to grab as they are on a first come first serve basis.

The high ceiling and window at the center of the library allows for lots of natural light to flood…read morein. Even as you move away from the center it is still very spacious and bright. Ventilation is good. The spaciousness kind of dampens the sound, like a vacuum lol. It was so incredibly quiet. Like I saw people's mouths moving, having conversations, but no sound. It had to be one of the best study sessions I've had. Even though I didn't come here to read, the shelves were so neatly organized. I liked that each shelf had one featured book on display. And I loved the long wooden tables with short lamps, kind of an ode old campus libraries. One thing I appreciate is the amount and variety of study space provided. Every spot is equipped with power outlets like a priority. Very study-oriented. Location-wise, the fact that it's next to Promenade Mall means food & drink is conveniently nearby, and you can return to resume studies. I'm not from this area; I've been kind of library-hopping recently lol; but this library definitely left a good impression and I would come back here if the chance arises.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library is located right behind Promenade Mall…read more Suburbs' libraries can be really boring especially in the newer subdivisions because I have to say Bathurst Clark Library really lacks any architectural value as a building itself. The inside though is quite nice.. high ceiling.. 2 storeys high.. really open and spacious. There are also some curious love seats... on the right hand side when you enter.. really popular with teenagers. Those have really heavy padded cushions, looks so comfy! I am not that lucky to have one of those lover's seats. However, there are tons of communal tables that have individual study lamps and power bars all wired underneath the tables.. that makes my search for power for my laptop really effortless! WIFI connection is stable and fast. If you do need to use their public computers, a library card is required to sign in. Vaughan's Public Library is the only libraries I been to that has computer terminals that are equipped with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Atmosphere here is more formal.. everyone are whispering and there are no kids running around! :)

Newly renovated. Beautiful new work areas with high atrium windows…read more I just love coming here now to get some serious work done. There are ample on-desk plugs and little lamps. Wooden tables. WiFi is slow but dependable and easy to connect to - no nonsense (although on mobile, the I Agree button is quite tiny; on desktop it's not a problem). Very nice place. Numerous, helpful staff. Very secure and safe place. Be careful moms - the men's bathroom has a strange sign that makes it look like it's a family bathroom (because it bears strong resemblance to family bathroom signage)- it's not- it's just a men's bathroom with handicap accommodations.

Richmond Hill Central Library is quite nice…read more.. I love the open and green area in front of the library. The little coffee shop inside the main floor that allows you to buy a drink and sip while relaxing is a great idea. The whole third floor is a quiet zone... big signs telling you what you allow to do or not allow to do. I love those arm chairs facing the big windows... comfy and have a great view! But why 2 star?!! You have to have a library card in order to use their WIFI!! So if you are not a resident of Richmond Hill... you are out of luck!! BOO!!!!!!!!

Growing up in "the Hill" this library (and it's original location) were my local spots for picture…read morebooks, read alongs, summer camps, tobogganing and young adult books (big ups to R.L Stein and Christopher Pike)! Later in life, my high school exam periods were spent here on weekends when not working, studying for tests and getting work done when home seemed too busy to get anything done. Later still in University, I continued to seek solace here from the world outside when I came home from Waterloo on weekends and needed to get things done. It was always a positive study experience. Provided you arrived early enough (aka at opening) and managed to out run the teems of people racing you for a prime seat by a window). I always thought it funny to watch people run like they're about to miss out on a big sale or their bus, up stairs, pushing one another over just for a seat. These days the library is packed with student, you cannot get a seat anytime of day and folks spend a lot of time flirting and talking on their phone in the stacks whilst occupying limited study/work retail. Blah! Not to mention the Wifi is spotty and restricted (no streaming or video watching... not even Youtube) and the cafe on the main floor (which has been there since day 1 of this location) is over-priced and low quality at the best of times. I can't totally slam the place, it's still one of the largest public libraries in the GTA and a central focal point in Richmond Hill as you drive North on Yonge approaching Major Mackenzie. I'll be back again I'm sure, for now it's coffee shops for my working needs!

This is the most futuristic library I'd ever been to…read more They've got a 3D printer which you can get stuff printed for free! If you have a larger 3D print job, you can come back several times to complete the project. I think you have a 2 hour limit per visit. There's also a button-making machine, where you choose a picture or a page from a comic book and then apply it to a button which you can then pin to your clothes. Really neat! Rows and rows of books, of course, are all over the library. There are many more features to this library, so you should check it out if you haven't been!

This unique structure of this Brampton library has a very unique architecture and mostly uses…read moresunlight for some light and everything looks very clean. it also has free internet and so much places to charge anything (but it only can charge with a charger that has a brick) the chairs are so comfy and even the bathroom is well designed because most bathrooms don't have any design at all. people can go outside and read and this library actually helped me relax. this library is just the best 999999/10 rating 999999/5 stars

All libraries should have a huge "Silent Study" area like Pierre Berton Resource Library…read more I was a little worry when I saw the High School across the street from the library and all these students hanging out in the front... I just want some peace and quiet when I go to library.. not to deal with screaming toddlers or teens. Even after school hour, this library feels like a library. Quiet and peaceful, even I was whispering. The silent study area has the back has huge windows: floor to ceiling letting the natural sunlight filtering in.... Free Wifi! Electric outlets! I can definitely hang out here for awhile...

What a fantastic place to come get some serious work done! I stopped by today for the first time to…read moreget some major studying done for midterm season. I've got to say, I was very impressed with the nice and relaxing vibe this place gave off. This library is pretty great compared to the other libraries in the area. It's right across the street from Emily Carr Secondary School, but it's certainly not just for high school students. There are two giant floors - a lot of children and families on the bottom and a lot of high school/college/university students on the top. The reason for this is because the entire top floor is a silent study zone! Such an awesome place that gets you in the mood to actually read and write. The tables and cubicles have outlets attached, which is obviously convenient if you use your laptop, smart phone, or any other electronic device to study. The couches are super comfortable as well. They've also got some nice rooms with white boards available for booking if you are coming in with a group. In terms of the general library stuff, this place has a wide range of DVDs, books, magazines, and a computer and printing station. I'll certainly make my way back here sometime soon! Probably during exam season...

It's a library. Who doesn't love a library with all the great resources offered? This library is…read morelively with children on weekends. It does have a quiet room to the left of the entrance for computer use. The staff are helpful but often busy. Their website is user friendly. They have a large selection of DVDs. Unlike the libraries in Richmond Hill, the ones in Vaughan allow you to place holds on movies. If you are printer challenged, you can print here for 10 cents per page in black and white. Colour printing is also available at a higher cost. The library is in the same building as the North Thornhill Community Centre. Since the library is set back from the parking lot, the walk to the door of the building and then to the door of the library is longer than for some other libraries. The amount of parking spaces is adequate.

My rating is 4.5 but I'm rounding up. After about 20 years dealing here, that's pretty darn good…read moreand I fully endorse this small location. Given its size, it is VERY well run, and provides just about all the services you'll need on any given day at the library. The recommended offerings on display are very well organized and rotated regularly. I love that I can just about always find something interesting to take with me in addition to - or instead of - anything else I came by for. There are several areas to use, depending on your needs - from a quiet chair in a corner, to a desktop workstation, to a study room, to the large activity rooms used for programming. Speaking of programming, there are all kinds of movie nights, special help sessions e.g. retirement planning, how to upgrade your literacy and digital literacy skills, etc. My favourite is the book chat held on the last Wednesday of every month. These books are reserved for monthly discussion and you get your loan for the period to coincide with the chat. You don't have to sign up and it's always a treat to participate in the well facilitated discussions - as much or as little a you like, no pressure here. One of my other favourite services is how easy it is to borrow items you want with the reserve/pickup system. I can request my items and when I'm ready (and they're ready for you), all you have to do is breeze in, collect them from the shelf with your number on them, and use the automatic checkout. So fast and convenient! Kudos to the staff here - knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. Best resource in the neighbourhood.

Ansley Grove Library is a small neighbourhood library…read more Most of the chairs are little bit worn and in need for re-upholstery. Free unsecured Wifi and a good kid section... those monitor and KB for kids looks neat.. I almost want to play one of those "educational" games on them! Share the same building as Community Centre and have access to the huge park at the back. A whole room dedicated to Picture Books at the back... Picture books? sounds like fun! Definitely a great library for kids and young readers!

This is a cozy library that I have ever been. It was hidden in the residential area. Outside, it…read morejust like a regular house with nice gardening. We were here for the Keychain event that recently hosted by Markham Public Library. The staff was so nice to explain the event how it works, and helped us to find the books and audio books, etc... my kid enjoyed the time in the library, there were toys and books for different ages. She could even draw something in the library. It's a good place for the kids to stay for a while. This library was small but cozy. We love to come.

This is such a cute library! It's in a historic building that looks like an old wooden house. Books…read moreand DVDs occupy all available space aside from small areas set aside for walking and sitting. Because of its size, the selection isn't as extensive as the bigger branches. But you can put a hold on items available in other Markham branches. They will be transferred within about a week. The library staff were friendly and helpful. Check out the pretty, well-maintained garden surrounding the building. The small parking lot is challenging to get out of. If you're only returning an item, you can get away with parking next door or across the street.