Stop 5 well I did detour through the lakefront and North Creek area (thou I did get lost)…read more I meant to end up at Long Branch park before Long Branch Library but that for another day This Library looks big from the outside but its not. probably has less computer then most, outside of maybe Humber Bay Library but it has decent study space, it has this one secude sitting spot in corner which looks good to sit and read. Ironically I ran into a staff member I actually knew, given I was from scarborough and venture to an area competely foreign to me and actually know someone was a shock She gave me a brief tour, informed about their is high polish community and majority of the staff are polish which im not surprised for etobicoke and they even have program conducted in polish which is good to know

Eatonville is far off to west of Etobicoke almost on border (I guess it is) at Burhamthorpe and…read moreEast mall, Its not a large library and its location probably doesnt make it popular library but it has decent room about a dozen computer, 6 or 7 table to work at plus a meeting room that double as quiet study room. There are other branches like Richview that would have better collection but it's a decent libary, I wont expect any real problems from here. Thou I have been to a few branches in the west end and Eatonville is probably the calmest and quietest. There is plaza across from it which has a loblaws but its mostly a residential area just off the 427

I went to the public library on a weekday evening to get a few print outs. The staff was courteous…read more They guided us about the changes incorporated due to covid restrictions.

This was stop #3 on my route through Etibicoke…read more Mimico is most significant and the largest library I had visited on ,my trip. The would be my second Carnegie library that I have reviewed after Riverdale. While the Original building is gone before the 60's to accommodated all the people, it still remain it in the same spot. This library is large, from is seperate kids section to the north of the library, its ample collection and varies tables, chairs and places to just sit read, study isn't lacking, there are event spots by the windows that are big and give you a great view outside, such a relaxing spot. But its best feature would be it second floor in adult area where their computer are and even so even more room and seem to be the ideal study area.

Stop 8 and the last one of the trip…read more This library is inside a buidling that houses a school, a pool, a gym and varies places so the building itself is multi purpose so that a plus, The library itself isnt that big, I found it hard to find spot to sit I ended near a window with a outlet since a day of running around drained my phone I think they have about 6 computer, maybe 1 or 2 table, not that big but it has alot of other things in same building so it not a bad branch

I'm only posting this review because this library really could benefit from a deep clean. Not sure…read moreI've ever seen a public library this dirty. It's located in a beautiful safe neighborhood but it would really benefit from a cleaning crew. Maybe a capital campaign and some elbow grease could bring this library back to life.

This library is cute and has everythig that you need. It's located in a nice neighborhood so…read morewalking to the library is enjoyable. My baby and I go to the baby time program and family time program. There is a discrepancy with the program hours between the library's website and the library's printed calendar, so just follow what the paper calendar indicates. If it matters to anyone I noticed that the library has therapy lamps with cozy seats on the main floor. I'm not sure if they are a new addition to the library but I certainly haven't noticed them before. The only downside is that there is only paid parking and not too many parking spots. That's why I am only giving it a 4 out of 5.

Gord and I did an "Intro to 3-D Printing" workshop yesterday afternoon, which was interesting. It…read morewas 1.5 hours and free through the Toronto Library. We didn't do any actual printing (it takes too long) but Alex, our instructor, did a small fighter jet, which he gave to Gord. Alex explained how 3-D works and talked about all the things you can do. He also had us play around the software. You can use their 3-D printing facilities and just pay for the cost of the material (which seems really cheap).

If you're wondering what the future of public libraries are, look no further because the future is…read morehere. When you walk in you can see that the library is being built to serve the new condos still going up in the area. The building itself fits in very well with glass and concrete all around. The book selection is very good, with new books that look clean and easy to browse, almost bookstore like. There is also ample seating all around to read some of your titles and relax, as well as a dedicated study area with an enclosed quieter area, and a place to plug in a laptop. What is most interesting about the facility are the digital innovation labs. They have a 3D printer ready to use, charging a nominal fee with a 2 hour limit on use. They also have a music studio inside along with a green screen and video cameras for music and video production. There are also Macs available with Final Cut Pro and all the requisite Mac software. If you're wondering where your taxpayer dollars are going then come take a look to see the good work that's been put into this library. I intend to break in some of these titles and equipment!

This is definitely the coolest library in the Toronto system. Amazing architecture - features in…read morethe Weeknds music video Secrets. Huge library. Lots of seating throughout. Very busy usually but surprisingly quiet. The atrium and elevators are amazing. Free internet of course. If you are in the Yonge Bloor area this is definitely worth peak inside!!!

Trish and I checked out the Retail Retrospective exhibit in the TD Gallery at the Toronto Reference…read moreLibrary Friday evening. It was fun to check out the shopping bags of yesteryear and share the memories they brought back. It's here until January 11 and free. "Glimpse the retail world of yesterday and celebrate Toronto's shopping scene through the decades. Retail Retrospective showcases vintage shopping bags from our Special Collections tracing the history of retailers that defined eras in Toronto. Rediscover the iconic and historic shops that shaped how our city shops today. Far more than vessels for carrying goods, shopping bags can double as advertisements, status symbols and snapshots of design history. Their physical form can even tell a story--paper or plastic."

This is a perfect library. it's clean, the layout is great and people that work there make it feel…read morewelcoming.

Love Bloor Gladstone Library! It is the best Toronto Public library I been to!…read more Love how the new and the old structure just compliment and blend with each other so nicely... love the old arches and the vaulted ceilings.. love the big huge windows that letting in all the sunshine... Love the free WIFI.. and the numerous electric outlets for laptops or whatever you need to charge up! Love those comfy individual armchairs... I can just have a power nap in one of them anytime! Love the location! Right across from Dufferin subway station... I am in LOVE!!

Came here on a Wednesday night with my brother as he wanted to quickly print some papers and for…read moresome reason the librarian there made the process quite complicated. He wanted to print double sided and she told him that the quickest way was printing and uploading the files to his phone and printing from there. But 10 minutes from closing only then was he told by other librarians that he could only print double sided through the library's computers. Overall this was a frustrating experience as the process for printing paper was made complicated by the initial librarian that we talked to.

I like a good library. I have happy memories getting my first library card and spending hours…read morereading in library growing up in the Beaches area of Toronto. I then moved to borrowing books and music. I stopped going to library a few years ago. Work and life can do that. I recently decided that, after working in Mississauga for nearly eight years, it was time to get a Mississauga library card. My first attempt was trying to get one at Port Credit Library. I was there for the Mississauga Ribfest. Kill two birds with one stone, right? Before I went there, I looked at the Mississauga Library's site. It said that you can get a free library card if you work or live in Mississauga. Great! It also said that you needed to present your driver's licence to prove that you are you. I went there and talked to two library staff. Both stated that I needed to prove that I work in Mississauga with a paystub. The site never said that, so I was a bit bummed not getting a card that night. Luckily, stuffing my face with ribs, cornbread, and baked beans eased the pain. The following week, I visited the Burnhamthorpe branch, which is the closest one to my workplace. There is plenty of parking on a Friday night. I parked and walked in. I had a helpful woman handle opening a library card account for me. I presented my letter of employment (my paystub defaults to the Montreal office, so I needed to prove that I am employed in Mississauga with this letter). The key is to make sure that you letter spells out the employer's address. I was then asked to present my driver's licence. A few minutes later, I had a new library card. The woman was great at explaining to me all the important things like fines, book renewals, and my online account. I appreciated it. The unfortunate part was that I only had fifteen minutes to browse around the library. It closes at 6 pm on Fridays. I managed to find the cookbook section (not a huge surprise that food resonates with me), and found a ketogenic cookbook. I grabbed it and went to check it out. The same woman was helpful to step me through the self-signout process. The downside was that my book had an issue being signed out, so she needed to manually step in and check it out for me. I will need to give the self-signout process another go. I liked how spacious this library felt when I first walked in. I will need to come back and browse the entire library when it isn't about to close. (285)