This Edmonton Public Library is on 17 Street inside the Medows Recreation center. Its bright, clean, spacious and has a pleasant atmosphere . The staff are friendly and helpful. They have a place for kids to use and learn computers. The ambience is very relaxing and soothing. The EPL also holds classes for kids and parents free of cost. There is a bus stop just outside the Recreation center. They have a wide variety of books to choose from in many languages. Most of the EPL have books in Big letters to help those with vision issues and I believe it's very helpful. I noticed that the EPL makes an effort to involve young children to develop the habit of reading physical books, when the world in general is into electronics and games. By creating an environment with games and small prizes, children are motivated to read interesting books . This improves their knowledge and vocabulary. I understand there are many free courses available in person and online . You can access keys for Edmonton public school classes too. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a book or have group or individual study .It's a very pleasant and relaxing place with areas for studying. They have printing facilities . They follow all the procedures required during this pandemic. There was a table with masks for adults and children with hand sanitizer and wipes.

This library is okay. Great for reading books or tablet, however if doing homework is your task this is by no means the right public library. There are only a couple of tables with the right chair to table height which means if you want to write on your notebook or type on your laptop you will have to bend down while doing it, so if you plan on being here for long it might not work for you. New building and everything but bending down is the norm here, in a way I think its because they built it small so its planned so you leave quicker. Also often when a sitting spot clears up its occupied quickly. The library is small.

This library has very big space but the only bad thing is lots of noice. In the sitting area of library most of people are talking very loud , some are doing online zoom meetings with loud noises. And library employees are saying nothing to them. Some groups are gossiping there. That’s why I am giving 1star to them . I hope management will read this and take some strict action about that.

The place is fine and most the staff are nice. But there was this one staff who was being VERYY nosy and accused me of watching inappropriate sites on their computer when i was not. Its not my fault they had firefox as a search browser and a weird ad came up (plus after this incident, everytime we went back there she would be nosey and monitor us like i'd like my space please)

This place is a zoo for screaming kids and load conversations. Feels more like a cafè with daycare built in. There's only one library is quite but this and most all library from Edmonton has a screaming kid that outa control while staff just laughs. If your in college better off going to you campus library unless you love screaming kids

The worst place ever. The staff is so loud and won't bother to go up to anyone telling them to quiet down since they're to busy laughing and being loud themselves. Rude for absolutely no reason. The actual library is fine the staff is just horrible. There was one sweet older woman but the rest were so inconsiderate.

I can’t actually speak to the quality of this library but its 24 hr return was not where I expected and in fact it was behind a brick wall so quite hard to find and no signage since I figured it would be a frequently asked question but I guess I’m the only one returning library books after 11pm on a Friday :(

The staff at this location are always cheerful and ready to help. The location is spacious and great for those moments one needs heightened focus. I wish the library had an extra quiet room. Presently, the quiet room is on a first come, first serve basis

I just had an amazing experience. I came in with no knowledge at all on how to print and make copies. I asked the front dest and a wonderful nice lady named Julia helped me so patiently and kindy go step by step through the process. I love this place.

It was awesome, me and my friends were finishing up a science project, and we had no where to sit. However a kind librarian offered to bring a table for us, and chairs. They were very kind, and sweet. I really love to thank the staffs for being kind.

Place is extremely cold all the time. I wear two socks and my toes are still frozen. Cannot get much work done if I am uncomfortable. I asked staff to watch my electronics while I went to use the bathroom and they told me no as they are not

Did they change the definition of a library? I have worked in factories quieter than here. The staff talk and laugh louder than the children stomp their feet and yell. It should be called meadows daycare and social hall. Ridiculous.

Beautiful library! I have been many times however when there are A LOT of noisy children and teens. Perhaps I'm old fashioned but i feel quiet voices belong in the library. What happened to common courtesy and respect of others?

I actuallu go there very often and I am really able to focus and study whenever i go. Infrastructure and facilities provided are of top level and I really appreciate that it's just at walking distance from my place.

Is this place a library or a day care? Because i can't tell with the amount of screaming kids everywhere. What ever happen to a quiet peaceful place to get school work done and read? #medowsdaycare

Only 2 ipads for kids, and 6 kids waiting for it. Copy machine only accept coins, not accept epl cards balance. not good experience to come to this library.

You are able to access most aspects of the library. Health and safety protocols are strictly followed within the library and the complex as a whole.

This is one of my favourite public libraries in Edmonton. The staff are friendly and it’s a comfortable place to sit and study with no distractions.

Always friendly and helping staff. I live near by the rec center, I come to this library from years. The staff always welcome with a warm smile.

Welcoming And Helpful Staff. Good Collection Of Books and My Go Place For Reading, I Was Quite Impressed By The New Collection Of Books.

This library is small but mighty. Walking in you feel the same sense of calm happiness all librarys provide (ok, maybe that's just me).

It's a fairly new library, right now it's quiet but everything is there it's fully stuffed clean I will maintained.

Not a typical library but very convenient. I now reserve what I want online before I go. Staff is awesome.

For all my needs to feed my mind - i come here. Nice and quite place. Makes me feel like a king !!

Place for Seniors to sharpen the mind and spend time at to read , learn, and refresh the mind.

best service......one of there staff member Julia really helped me... she was sooo gud...

Great clean library. It's the first place I think of when I want to do some reading.

Live this place. Descent selection of books. Friendly staff. Epl know how it's done

Great place to study in peace. Great place for kids to learn new fun activities.

Fantastic library. Helpful and knowledgeable staff in a great looking building

This is a very nice, very quiet place to relax and read! Very friendly staff!

Amazing place to go. Neat, clean, with lots of nice books and polite staff

Staff is very nice, you can learn, read..... there but it is a bit noisy.

Great place to study if you like the sound of screaming children.

Nice place to be with yourself reading books and no disturbance.

Find a spot in the parking lot nice and quiet away from people

Best library in Edmonton. Clean, quiet, and friendly staff.

Friendly and helpful staffs. We'll equipped library....

Great staff, beautiful library and wonderful location!

Connected to the rec center nice look and great staff

Good so far.. never use yet but will be there soon

Amazing lil library with equally amazing staff!!!

Staff were lively. Really helpful and welcoming.

A very good library. Great variety of books.

Nice, bright atmosphere with helpful staff.

Friendly staff. Could use more study tables

It's a great library with friendly staff.

Helpful staff and nice clean environment.

I love this place absolutely gorgious

It's a good place to relax and read.

The customer service is really bad

Big in size with proper silence.

Very nice and quiet ..many books

Our family loves coming here.

Enjoying to spend time here

Wonderful place!!!! Cozy!

Staff is very helpful..

Very helpful there

Nice staff there.

Good place