Tips for being studious at Rutherford Library NORTH:…read more 1) The 2nd, 4th, and 5th floors are quiet zones! 2) You can print, scan, fax, or do anything computer related her 3) There are librarians on duty to assist you finding resources 4) Water refill station on the first floor directly outside the doors 5) You can channel the ghosts of past studious people/smart people 6) Outlets everywhere 7) Come from 8AM - 1PM or 5PM - 9PM, peak times for finding space to study 8) Open until 9PM 9) Free guest wifi Tips for Rutherford SOUTH: 1) Not as many places to sit/fewer outlets so get there early 2) Great for group work as you can spread out and there are more tables 3) Decor will help you feel studious asf 4) Open until 9PM 5) Free wifi I've been in Rutherford all day everyday for the past week or so trying to suck up the energy of previous scholars. It's a good vibe, quiet, well-light, and perfect for parking yourself there for long periods of time. Nothing beats Rutherford to me. I'm not even a University student anymore and here I am! North will always be the superior side to me because I'm more of a lone wolf. It's also close to HUB for people who need food/a study break.

The university has a plethora of study spaces, but for me Rutherford is the best. Rutherford South…read moreoffers many options of plug-ins for your laptop though there could be more. The ground floor spaces tend to be noisier that floors 2-5. My imagination loves the tight narrow lines of bookshelves on the floors. It reminds me of scenes from Ghostbusters. I half expect Slimer to pop out any second. Speaking of ghost stories, Rutherford North has the distinction of being the only place in my life where I felt like I had a semi-haunted experience. Many years ago I was in the basement looking at some rare books and heard faint whispering in the background. There appeared to be nobody else in the vicinity, but there were clear sounds of a whispered conversation going on. It made the hairs on the back of my head stand up and I still get a little spooked when using the basement washrooms in the North. Of course the experience coincided with having been up the entire previous night finishing off a paper, so the psyche was a bit scrambled! The reading room in Rutherford North is my favourite place to study. It's quiet but not too quiet and it's got a ton of character.

MOVED! No longer in the mall, and in a brand new accessible building. Open now, but the Grand…read moreOpening November 23 10:30am-noon. Check out the event https://www.yelp.ca/events/edmonton-capilano-library-grand-opening I haven't had a chance to drop in but everyone I've spoken with has been very pleased with the innovative design. I WILL be going soon to see the high ceilings, windows and facilities for myself!

So happy to have this new library in my neighbourhood. I popped in yesterday to do some printing…read moreand was so pleasantly surprised with how busy it was. From outside it's a quirky building and inside it's really well laid out with computers, printers, makers space, of course books and a welcoming reception area. I nipped in to do some printing but can't wait to come back and spend some time here. The parking lot has plug ins which I thought was a nice touch. There is also plenty of street parking too.

Very clean and large community library. Nice pretend play area and sensory section for toddlers and…read morekids. They have quiet study rooms to be reserved for use. Love the self-checkout for the books, and the staff is very helpful. I had inquired if we could borrow books during our short stay. Unfortunately, like any library, you have to have an Alberta ID in order to get a library card. Thankfully, my dad came along, and we applied for one for him so my girls could borrow books while we are in town. And new applicants get a nice book tote bag for free.

My first visit here and we really did have a fire evacuation? Gosh that was a LOUD noise! That…read moresaid, this branch is beautifully constructed, in a lovely park and has ample parking (yes the parking lot might be a bit confusing but oh well). The room that we had booked for our meeting was quite large and there was a good amount of seating for our group. The lighting here was lovely and this branch seemed busy enough but not overwhelmingly so when we were here. If I lived closer, I'm sure I would visit more frequently. I'm glad EPL has such great library branches!

The Crown Jewel of downtown Edmonton is the neighborhood known as Churchill Square. It's a bustling…read moresocial, cultural, and artistic hub of so many things and activities. There are statues and monuments everywhere, big soaring towers, "Lunchbox Joe" - a lifelike sculpture of a guy sitting on a bunch by Seward Johnson, a sculpture named "Catching Neutrinos" a striking 10 foot high granite cone inscribed with headlines of the last 100 years, and monuments to Canada's war dead, Sir Winston Churchill and the Ukranian genocide. I saw an amphitheater with room to seat 500, formal gardens, a skating rink, and light poles representing the northern lights. Throw in shopping, outdoor movies, fireworks, street performers, and a theater ticket booth and you have a pretty good idea of what the area has to offer. We were there on a Monday morning and it wasn't very crowded, but by lunch time the office buildings emptied out and we saw hundreds of people hanging out, eating their brown bag lunches or hitting the food trucks. What a fun time we had strolling around the Square and taking in all of its sights.

Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton which is easily accessible by bus or train, this is a…read morefavorite hangout for locals and tourists. Why not? It's a nice place to sit, play chess, table tennis, or basketball, stroll around the gardens, admire the different artworks all throughout the Square, or enjoy the pool at the nearby City Hall. All these activities are possible while taking advantage of the free Wifi provided by the city. Felling hungry and/or thirsty? You don't need to leave because there are several eateries in the Square to choose from: Three Bananas Cafe, L'Espresso Café, City Centre Food Court, and Kids in the Hall. Not feeling a sit down restaurant? Then see one of the food vendors selling hot dogs, donuts, waffles, smoothies, etc. With tables and chairs under huge red umbrellas, this is a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a book or watching people having fun. The Square is also where all festivals and events are being held. While on the Square, please visit TIX on the Square Box Office & Store, a non-profit box office where they sell artwork made by local artists, and tickets to local music, theatre and dance events. I actually bought my souvenir item from here during my last visit.

Thus location is our favorite to order books for quick pick ups. The kiddos love the computers and…read moreI love the all the natural light through the wall of storefront windows. The staff at this location are exceptionally friendly! As a bonus, it's next to H&W for cheap produce!

First time to the new location and it is absolutely stunning!…read more Conveniently located just off 127 street, there's sufficient parking in the lot plus street parking around the residential area. Which means no more parking wars with the rest of the strip mall at the previous location! In my humble opinion it looks like a very modernized, architecturally designed building with a twist. The exterior strip lighting around the building is pretty sharp, and the interior sports a couple retro-throwback pieces :) (Please refer to the taco chairs and spaceship-looking fireplace pictures) Its a larger, open designed space with a nice meeting room available to book, not-for-profit organizations receive a better rental rate! And it also has this stunning mosaic showpiece in the one corner by the front doors. A lot of glass windows would provide a ton of natural sunlight as well - I look forward to spending some quiet time here and basking in the sunshine! There's also a nice sized area for the kids section and a cool fish tank right by the main desk past the front doors. The staff I met are also lovely, well-dressed and well-informed ladies I think the retro fireplace is my favourite part of the interior; I'm quite biased when it comes to how well I can stay warm in any space lol!

"Spoiler Alert"!!! Love kids!!!…read moreRaised two children to a adulthood! The facility is not a "Day Care" or a "Play Ground"!! Parents sitting, on the phone, texting! Kids running, screaming........ for hours being ignored by parents! Staff.........????? Courteous, helpful and very pleasant!! I understand...... Parents, children does not give you the right to be disrespectful towards others!!! There are parenting courses, better yet, try grabbing a book and read to your children!!! Mine started school knowing how to read!!!! ,

Jasper Park ~ The…read morephotos say it all. Bright, spacious, nooks & crannies. Computer terminal & jig saw puzzles (ha!) The puzzle may be temporary ~ we've worked on two different puzzles in the past month. The teen area upstairs is cool. You can check out comics, manga and more !! Cozy up with your tea and a magazine while the sun kisses your nose ~ inside or on their second story enclosed patio. I highly anticipated the opening of this library. The first year after its opening, I felt the interior lacked warmth. Five years later this gem established loyal visitors, those visitors and the new, bring a pulse ~ a warmth. This is one of several Edmonton library's i highly recommend. The librarians are fun & informative ~ and patient with our never ending requests to bring in BOOKS ! Check them out !!

I love that I can borrow books and read them off my phone using the Libby app. So cool. I put my…read morephone screen on dark mode and read for a few minutes in bed on my way to dreamland. This gives me a way to read that doesn't disturb my partner while letting me brush away the cares of the day from my busy mind. My eyes start to close and I turn my phone off. I don't need to go to the library to get a good book, I can get one instantly from a list of available books. Did I say how much I love Libby? I love Libby! Libby helps me keep track of characters in murder mysteries, it allows me to check the meaning of a newly encountered word, it also lets me highlight sections and take notes for the next time I borrow a book that I might read again. If I want to see a picture of some plant or architectural feature or type of hat mentioned in the text, Libby makes it easy to google for an image. Yes I love Libby.

I had to get a new card. Mine was old and not linked to my email…read more I was helped immediately by super friendly staff. Hooray, I'm all updated. Great service. I was also helped with requesting a novel into circulation. There are so many things you can do online. Cool site. This location rocks. It's in an historic building. It's busy but quiet. I like to sit downstairs and read magazines. I also like the foreign language education C.Ds selection. Upstairs there are rooms to host community events and special interests. Open on Sunday. Good hours.

I LOVE love LOVE that a library branch was included in the Clareview Recreation Centre. Seriously…read more- nurture your body and mind in a one stop shop! The glass and natural lighting here is excellent! It's the perfect way to relax and unwind over a book while letting your kids play their hearts out and their endless energy on our cold winter days! And if you haven't downloaded Hoopla, you are missing out! It's a free app that lets you checkout audio books, music, and videos from your smartphone! I download books and listen to them on the road through Bluetooth in the car.

The vast majority of my library use right now is picking up my holds and checking out what's…read moreavailable on the 7-day loan shelves. Both of those are right near the front so it's easy to get in and out when you're in a hurry. We also check out the occasionally video game; getting games from the library is a great way to try them out if you're not sure they're worth purchasing. Customer service here has always been excellent whenever I've needed help and overall the branch feels cozy and calm. There are plenty of computers and lots of tables for people to spread out and read. Woodcroft isn't the newest or the fanciest EPL branch but it still has everything you need in a community public library.

NOT happy with my latest visit. I used to live in this…read moreneighbourhood12 years ago, so I was here often. Things have sure changed. When did it become O.K. to walk around and talk loudly on your cell phone? Why do customers and staff carry on loud coversations with utter disregard for the patrons trying to read? I just couldn't believe I was in a library. Aside from that, they did not have any of the books on my list. They were not checked out, they simply did not exist. The location is great, but I won't go back. My local EPL is better.