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.

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.

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.

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 take my 10 month old baby to the libraries "story time"…read more My baby absolutely loves it! The ladies who lead the story time are very good at what they do. You can tell that they have lots of experience with children. Very professional. The class is nice and clean, they are not too crowded either. You do have to be there right on time to make sure you get a spot. Very inclusive group, the staff make sure babies are safe and that parents/guardians feel welcomed and comfortable to move around and dance/play with their kids. I will def miss this place when I go back to work!!

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!

As a father I use the large kids play area that is on the main floor and somewhat segregated from…read morethe main library. There are computers and iPad and other games and activities that cater to different age groups. The two family bathrooms in this area are good because the main bathrooms can have some unsavoury characters in there sometimes. The plaza outside of kids area windows has been under construction resurfacing the square for a long time. It's directly south of the library and hopefully it will be available soon. There is a Second Cup coffee shop in entrance way lobby which is a nice option but there are other cafes downtown that have better coffee and food offerings in my opinion. The interactive screen in front lobby is always a hit for my kids. And there is a smaller screen that is behind the large main display. The new LRT line goes directly in front of the library which should be good for access. There are often houseless people in the area and often in front of the library entrance or inside the library. If you're bringing children, be vigilant and always aware of your surroundings especially outside of the library. Both my children got library memberships before they turned one and the EPL gives a free children's book upon sign up. You can look through their selection and choose the book.

I have not been inside yet... I'm waiting, however, I had some overdue returns that I had tucked…read moreaway during their extended COVID closure that needed to be returned. I visited the 24 hour drop slot - and it hasn't moved. Sadly, the construction crews had blocked the accessible ramp - so there were only stairs to the ramp... although after hours, I'm not sure how many other folks would be visiting to return books. The photos look amazing, and all the amenities from "THE WALL" - an interactive GIANT touch screen, to the Makerspace, to Gamerspace, Outreach services to the PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN (Thunderbird House) is their first dedicated Indigenous space that is built for ceremony and gatherings. Coming soon are the EPL Kitchen, Muttart Theatre and Second Cup Coffee Co. (thank goodness). I can't wait to see it all myself, but for now, I'll look through the glass and dream about lounging indoors again.

Although it looks lovely on the outside & pretty decent inside (which is what made me curious about…read morethis place), I would NOT recommend the archives as a place for tourists... especially families...unless they were hardcore history buffs. As the receptionist put it to us, this is like a museum...of documents rather than artifacts. No wonder the parking lot was practically empty. So this review is coming from a tourist perspective. It's a little deceitful because there are brochures at the entrance with Alberta tourist attractions & a nice display of historic Alberta images & descriptions. The frequent clientele are researchers & lawyers, as there are many documents pertaining to the history of Alberta and includes such things as land titles, photographs, and other documents. Cell phones, food/beverage, and pens are not allowed inside the room that contains the archive materials. There are pencils and paper pads on the table/desk areas. There is free locker spaces that have locks to put your belongings in while you are inside, as well as a coat rack. Washrooms are located at the building's main entrance and a mini cafeteria to the side with a vending machine. There is a very small gift shop beside the receptionist desk which has archival supplies, a couple children's books, some art of Edmonton's history & a currrently featured theme. To enter the archive room, you have to complete a form & in return you get a researcher access card that's valid for the remainder of the year. Kids can go in without one, but I wouldn't take small children here if I was to come back. The layout is very nice & there is a main desk inside where assistance is available if you are researching something specific. It is quiet as a library, and if you are just coming to browse, it's difficult as everything is catalogued, so it looks like filing cabinets, binders, and index card drawers. We did spend most of our time in the photo section, and they did have some sample binders on tables which made for a nice quick glimpse of what the archive offers. Other than my kid thinking she was in something like the Beauty & the Beast's castle library & this being a free excursion close to home, it was a meh experience.

LOVE love LOVE this library!…read more For a small town library, it totally rocks! The kids area is great - complete with a Arthurian tent to phone a mystery phone recording on, a wooden bus you can sit on with your kids, and plenty of natural light. They have a phenomenal summer reading program for kiddos! The adult sections are pretty good and if they don't have what you want they can order it in from another library. I love how it's conveniently located in City Hall. It's nice to stop in for a break from the Farmer's Market on a hot summer's day. There is a beautiful winding staircase to the second level or an elevator if you prefer - my toddler likes to do both, severl times, every visit! The only thing that would make this library better is if the memberships were free - I mean come on St. Albert, the taxes are HIGH enough to warrant a free library membership :-)

Great place to get books you need briefly or movies and video games(1week) very helpful…read morestaff...willing to help find books and use the self checkout.