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| - This just might be my favorite public library ever!
I always go to the Crowfoot branch of the Calgary Public Library at least twice a week. I love that I can always get in and out quickly- between the well-staffed circulation desk and the three self-checkouts you never have to wait long. I mostly read non-fiction and there is always a great selection on hand; I haven't actually looked at the fiction section but I do know that the inter-library loan system is great and fiction books I've ordered online from other branches have come in quickly. The Holds section is well-organized and if you check out at the desk, staff will always go to the back and bring out any holds that hadn't made their way to the shelf yet- saving you another trip to the library! The last great book-related thing here is the Book Sale area, where they often have really, really good books at amazing prices. The best time to shop is when they have a 2-for-1 sale; I recently saw a coffee table book that currently retails for $75 on sale for $1... and even it was included as part of the buy one, get one offer!
This library also has great computer stations. Once, I was in the process of moving and suddenly had to print something out immediately. I had no idea which box my printer was in, but I was able to get into the Crowfoot library, log on, print, collect my printing and leave in less than ten minutes. I don't know what I would have done were it not for the library! Other facilities include a quiet study zone, meeting rooms, a great children's section, lots of DVDs and CDs, resources (books, CDs, DVDs, etc.) in LOTS of languages and clean bathrooms!
The Crowfoot branch of the Calgary Public Library does what any good library in 2010 (and beyond!) should do: it meets the needs of the local community, it embraces all types of diversity, and it makes reading (and learning) accessible and fun!
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