Forest Hill Library

I don’t know, I like the library. And feel badly that it’s gotten such bad reviews. Yes, it’s a small space, so there are a limited number of books. But there are always new books available, as well as magazines, DVDs, music CDs, etc. Been going there for many years. I’ve never encountered noise while there, and the staff has always been friendly and helpful. Of course, I’ve always made sure to avoid going during lunch hours, minimizing contact with the high schoolers next door… so that helps! Anyways, it ain’t state of the art, but it’s cozy, and I’m grateful to have a library close to home.

This library is a joke, at best. Outdated, gross washrooms and very few books! Incredibly noisy, as mothers bring their kids here and let them scream. As forest Hill Collegiate is next door, the kids who go there eat their lunch and socialize in the library. The noise level can be horrendous and I am flabbergasted as to why the librarians do NOTHING about it!!!

Given the high standards of some of the other TPL branches, this location merits only two paltry stars.
This branch housed in an unassuming one story building is accoutered with unassuming amenities but interesting graffiti.
The collection of books is piddly, and they have maybe max 5 workstations with access to plug points. With its Harry Potter themed space and adjoining rumpus room, this branch seems to cater more to tiny tots than to adults.
The din in the building is undeniable given the mix of baby laden strollers and kids from nearby Forest Hill Collegiate that visit this building at all hours. Getting work done is difficult, to say the least.
Speaking of Forest Hill Collegiate, I don’t what they teach at the school, but I observed some geo-​political commentary on the walls of the library. I observed chicken scratch of two boxes labeled North and South (assuming the Koreas), each denouncing the other saying things like «You suck» (North to South) and «You suck major b****”(South to North).
And there you have it ladies and gentleman– the Canadian youth’s pithy take on the crisis in the Korean Peninsula!
I’ll return to this location, if only for a chance to learn more world lessons from the graffiti!