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| - Gerstein, in my opinion, is the nicest library on campus.
As the science library on campus, the stacks are full of science papers and textbooks - but really the best thing about this library is all the study space!
People are pretty hardcore at Gerstein, especially during exams. There is always a crowd waiting for them to open the doors on the weekends, and it really is best to go early, especially if you have a favorite spot (two below at the back by the window, anyone?).
They have three floors of tables where 6 or so people can sit, each with its own plug and light. They also have what I fondly call "the fortress" in the stacks - individual study carrells which also have their own light (and even a coat hook!) There are also "silent reading rooms", tables in the cafeteria, and even group study rooms.
Gerstein is a peaceful looking library in neutral beiges and browns. It is definitely what a stressed out UofT student needs during exams (not the bright red, yellow, blue theme of the Robarts stacks!)
So, go forth and study. But don't talk, listen to your music too loud, or eat food with noisy wrappers - or the hardcore students at Gerstein will eat you alive!
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