Vancouver Public Library, Carnegie Branch

There is a restaurant upstairs on 2nd floor. Very good price such as $2.75 for a lunch for the proletariat.

got robbed on the third floor of my backpack with all my ubc ids

Very good service

I like the hours they don't take weekends hours. Strong security, and the guards know what they are doing. But from another side, there is a reason why. (Many homies around & in there) I see it alright, but I didn't like the smell there. I have sensitive nose lol

Staff are more like prison guards seems they look down on the people who frequent the place just the vibe I got

The library system in Vancouver is amazing. The architecture of the downtown main branch alone is worth checking out.There is an immense variety of services provided by the system as a whole.It offers a large # of Internet and printer connected computers that are available to book for specific times.A huge variety of DVD and blue ray movies ranging from educational to TV shows and Hollywood blockbusters.A good selection of video games from PS2, X-box one, Nintendo Wii and nintendo switch plus a few other consoles.A massive selection of grafic novels and magazines.A large children's section downstairs and several other levels of books both fiction and non fiction.There is even a recording studio along with musical instruments available to borrow.If there is a book you are looking for and can't find they will get it sent from another branch to the branch of your choosing. Even if the book isn't part of the catolouge they will order it for you.Plus there are dozens of other features that ive missed.All and all I have to say I am overly impressed with the entire VPL

Altruistic staff very well versed in dealing with the indigent and socially marginalised as it is located in the heart of the DTES (Downtown East Side) and deals with alcoholics and victims of substance abuse on a daily basis. Building is currently undergoing an exterior refurbishing, so disabled access may be problematic at this time. The Centre provides a central hub or meeting place for the displaced and homeless, a worthy asset for the socially displaced. I hope my comments are of some help to anyone looking for a safe place to spend a day plagued by Vancouver's liquid sunshine " MJP"

An excellent library with even better food. Lots of activities going on all the time.

Good

Friendly staff and security that knows when to kick out the people making a scene. Cheap food (but plz don't eat here if you have the money to eat elsewhere, it's rude and a huge waste of volunteer time).