Even if you were to disregard the books, the services, the accessibility to precious information that this library offers, it would still get five stars.
It's such a great space to work, and even just sort of wander around and get warm (which is what I did when I took all my photos).
The architecture is sort of new AGO-esque, with its winding staircases, but its also got lots of amazing bits of natural elements in it. Two ponds (one with a mini-waterfall) are at each end of the buildings ground floor (there are 6 floors) and the PLANTS! They're everywhere, and they're old and established and full of personality (see my photos).
But most of all, the reference is a great place to go to work outside of your home and still feel....comfortable. There's great area's to sit, whether its at a big desk or in front of a computer and the lighting! Let's just say I don't envy the person in charge of making sure all the lights in the reference library aren't burnt out.