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!

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.

The new location is amazing. So new and much more convenient inside the mall. A great place for…read morewriting (and reading).

This library was definitely a sort of "first home" for me when I retired after many years away from…read moreBritish Columbia, had moved back, and located nearby in this area of Burnaby. For me, especially during those early days back, and away from what had become familiar, and daily routine of getting up early and heading to work, I had a place to go where I could relax, unwind, and initiate some new experiences. For a good while, my daily "schedule" included a visit to the library when it first-opened each morning at 10 am. Wow, what a great and much-welcomed opportunity it provided to be able to read a variety of newspapers, and such, and acquire information on what was happening, here and there, after being away for so long. A library card came soon, and over the years since then, has allowed me to continue to enjoy the many and varied offerings this fine, branch library provides. I suspect I now look into the library from outside, much more than from within these days, but when I do, it is still with the same eyes and fond memories -- I have never forgotten how much it has helped, and meant to me.

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.

I have been coming to this library since I was a kid. I am reading books, playing on public…read morecomputers with old friends, and having a safe place to hang out outside of school for homework, catching up with someone, etc. Recently, a representative of the library came down to Centennial at our recent WORKFAIR BC job fair to promote volunteering with the local community, as well as talking about part-time and full-time jobs at the library. This caught my attention because I've been hanging out and spending lots of time at the library, and it's my chance to be known in the community and give back. The representative was able to cover all the opportunities in volunteering, like reading to younger kids or helping them with homework, for example, and how to apply for a position at the library either working full or part-time. They were very nice and patient and were able to talk to multiple people at once about what they offered to spread their word across. In conclusion, the representatives are fantastic people trying to involve the older youth, and soon-to-be adults in the community head-on

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.

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.