Civic Centre Resource Library

Some of the best staff, very accommodating and friendly. Book selection and places to sit, relax are amazing. My personal favourite is the terrace when it’s open. The phone chairs help block out a lot of noise if you want quite and the private rooms are great. Ask anyone for recommendations they have some amazing ones!

I absolutely adore this place! I go there so insanely often, the terrace is my favourite place to be in the summer and the people are so personable. I honestly really want to work here being a fellow book worm. They have fun cool events going on all the time which adds so much personality to the place. The best place to sit and read would be the phone chairs in front of the Young Adult section!

I am a fan of libraries in general and they have always been a to-go place for kids. This library is very modern and beautiful. it is located across from a nice children park and that's a blessing. Just park you car and visit library for books and then some play time for kids. The kid's area is spacious and has kid-friendly, fluffy smooth ottomans for seating. The huge 'sun room' is my personal favorite in children's section. It bring good sun light and bright even during winter months. Adding more computers in the kid's area is a good idea as there's always some kids staring 'wantingly', but hey you can always read a book ;). The events at this location are also great. I haven't attended many but the one we have been to was fun and we all enjoyed. There was face painting and pop corn and other fun activities. The coffee/ vending machine are a life saver for the quick snack for when we spend a lot more time than originally planned. Last but not the least 'Dude' is the name of the non-poisonous-snake pet in the library. Which is THE object of fascination for my kids and parents. It is a true beauty with reddish orange and black stripes. We saw its tail of head multiple times but this one time it was completely out and boy! was it long!

How beautiful! No wonder it won a "Library as Space" award (Ontario Library Association).

I was impressed by the free charging stations when I first arrived, but the space itself is inspirational, from the inner courtyard, to the work areas and private rooms.

I had never been in such a quiet library and was doing some work, when suddenly someone came in late for an activity, repeating out-loud "I don't think that we are in the right place". She had confirmation that she was in the wrong place when she took a turn and saw the vast and brightly lit study area with several dozen people patiently looking up at her.

This library is full of potential. The resources are amazing, and there are lots of appealing spots to study. Not to mention the fantastic design allows the beautiful rays of light scatter through the library from the gigantic windows. Also, the staff are accommodating and nice. I definitely recommend this place. :)