This Milliken Mills branch of Markham Public Library (MPL) is my home branch. It's where I first…read moregot my first Markham library card when I moved back to Markham from Winnipeg. If you work, live, or go to school in Markham, you are eligible for a free library card. You basically go to the customer service counter, and present identification that shows your current name and address. You'll be asked to provide your phone number and e-mail address. It doesn't take long to get your card and a key tag version of it. This library is located inside Milliken Mills Community Centre. The closest door to enter the library is across from Milliken Mills Park. There is lots of parking. Staff have always been helpful and nice if you have any questions. They are patient, likely because there are children programs and you have to be. This library is older. It does have a decent multimedia section. You can rent audiobooks, movie DVDs, and more. The book selection is decent. It depends on what you are looking for. The fiction section is great. The newer books are more challenging to nab because the demand is great. I like the cookbook section. As great as it is to look up recipes online, it's a nice throwback to grab a cookbook, leaf through it, and spot a recipe that I'd like to try. I end up taking a photo of it these days. It's easier than trying to photocopy it for eons past. The washrooms are a part of the community centre. You have to exit the library and walk down the corridor to get to it. It's a hit-or-miss situation with cleanliness. There is wifi throughout the community centre. It's free and it works well. If you feel like a snack or meal, there's a McDonald's at the far end with a drive-thru. I seem to visit it more these days than the library. I have spent more time at this library doing work when wifi was an issue years ago. I ended up ditching Rogers for TekSavvy and haven't had to come here to be productive with wifi connectivity. It's a decent library. I should return more often. (467)

Milliken Mills Branch Library located at Kennedy just south of 14th Avenue…read more This is one of the older Library system that in need of some sort of renovation. Built pre internet area, the power outlets for my laptops are not easy to find... There are some comfortable sofa style seatings, that I want to park myself with my laptop but unfortunately, no electric outlets are in sight. They do have some new metal looking partitions study stations that have individual power outlets... A lot of the furnitures here are quite old...and Walmart looking... hopefully they will have the budget to replace some of them. Kudos to their hardcover books collections! A lot of the previous Bestsellers they still carries multiple copies... Good to drop by to pick up a book or 2 when you have nothing better to do than the read a book. The Wifi connection here is much better than the one at Unionville library.. a lot faster and more stable! :) This will be another of my Yelp office when I am in the area! Oh and by the way, McDonalds is in the same building!! So you see people popping out to get a coffee from there or even going out for a break and snack on McDonalds goodies! :P

I used to visit this library often as an undergraduate student. Back then, it was called North York…read moreReference Library, which was a part of North York City Centre. Likely due to the amalgamation in the late 90's, the Toronto Public Library couldn't have two reference libraries. The Toronto Reference Library retained its name. This one changed its name to North York Central Library. I don't recall when the North York City Centre subway station changed its name to North York Centre. I remember frequenting Coles and the food court back then. I should go back. I'm sure everything looks and is different. I like this library a lot. It's spacious. If you need a place to quietly read a book or study, there were plenty of tables and chairs to do it. It's still the case to this day. It's a popular place for students to visit, do research, and study. I like that there are lots of floors to spread out. There were seven when I was last there. This library went through major renovations back in 2017. Three floors were affected. This section was reopened a year later. These days, it has auditorium, a Braille writer, magnifiers, and wheelchair-accessible furniture. It also has wifi. I always liked the DVDs, CDs, and other media formats. This library had the best selection. I miss having a Toronto library card. Back then, I used to live in Toronto before I moved to Markham with my parents. I then studied in Toronto, so having a library card was free. I neither work nor live in Toronto. I refuse to shell out money for a Toronto library card. Instead, I'm content with my Markham, Mississauga, and Brampton ones. (43)

Went here to study for the first time and it is a very popular place. Many floors with a crazy…read moreamount of tables and chairs. I went there at around 11am and was happy to grab a table in by the windows. I stayed there till closing and must say that it is a good spot if you want to study in groups or individually. The single study booths are hard to grab as they are on a first come first serve basis.

This is a huge local community centre in heart of Markham East with swimming pools, public library,…read morea gym with a running track and courts to play sports, an indoor and outside playground for kids, and multi-purpose rooms. The staff at the info desk was friendly and helpful. You can pay and get your activity passes here (per day or per month options available) to enjoy the facility. There are lots of programs available for kids, adults and seniors. There were Flow EV charging stations outside and ample parking space.

For under 3$ we were able to enjoy this indoor playground in the Aanin Community Centre. We didnt…read morereserve ahead of time, came in a group of 8 and yet they were able to accomodate us right away. Some bench seating for parents along the walls, large play structure and some ride on cars. Definately worth a visit. Plenty of parking and kids can spend another hour in the outdoor playground just outside or in the library which has its own set of unique features ( review to follow).

We were here for the Keychain trading event. Every branch of Markham Public Library has their own…read moretrading date. We have to collect 6 keychains to get a secret keychain. Kids can exchange extra ones with others, in order to get all them different 6. We came in early that my little one could explore the kids room a bit. Then exactly at 2pm, the program room door opened for trading. At the beginning, we could just ask around, because the library didn't have extra keychains anymore. I was lucky to find someone exchange with me. And seems everyone missing the Bubble Tea one. About 20mins late, a staff from the head quarter office arrived with all keychains, kids could exchange with her for all they wanted. This event was so much fun and it made us visit different locations, and kids could explore the libraries.

I don't know why I always have problem locating Unionville Branch of the Markham Library with my…read morepre-GPS era. Tucked inside Old Unionville, trying to blend with surrounding country styled small town architecture, the library itself does look like one of the bigger bungalows in the area from outside. The library itself is only 1 level, so compare to the newly renovated library, it is a lot smaller. Love the open area with high ceiling where the administrative area located. The seatings here are more formal with tables and chairs and lack of those really comfy laptop friendly armchair seating compare to the newer libraries in the area. However, superfast/reliable/free Wifi access!! Great for posting yelp photos and doing reviews... Less students hanging around in group studying, there are not too many private group study rooms but it might be a blessing if you want some peace and quiet!

I love libraries. Especially the new ones that opens up with all the latest gadgets and high tech…read moreamenities. Aaniin set up is fun. I think the kids having a great time attending their summer program with 3D printings, latest computers lab and games. The decor here is modern and futuristic and with so much energy. If you are not kids or with no kids, please proceed to the 2nd floor. I like the quiet zone at the back and the upper level for adults are noticeably quieter. Now since even books are in digital format, there are less actual printed material available. DVD movies are quite current. Good to pick up a few for movie night at home.

New community centre that opened up a few months ago and it's very modern and nice! There's a lot…read moreof study rooms, individual seating and also a computer lab. They have a few big group study rooms with low tables and low chairs which can be uncomfortable to study on for long periods of time.

I just love hanging out in libraries, especially when they are modern and new! The newly renovated…read moreMarkham Village Branch is triple its original size...they almost torn down the original and rebuilt it from scratch... Everything is so new here... so spacious... with 12 feet high ceilings, large floor to ceiling windows... it is really good place to chill or even take a nap at one of their individual comfy armchair... Of course free WIFI access... good reliable and high speed and you never even get logged out ... and numerous outlets... And you can bring in a coffee/water/pop or whatever and you don't need to buy anything... and no one will give you mean looks even if you park yourself here for hours.. (uploading photos to yelp or writing reviews) Yes I am writing my 800th yelp reviews right now! Oh almost forget they do have good selections of books and DVD... I have not buy a copy of books for years.. I either put a hold and reserve them online for later pick up or I will just grab some good interesting read off the shelves... Not only I saved money and so much more environmentally friendly too.. Of course during school year, there will be a lot of high school students hanging out studying in groups... that do bring back memories......

The bathroom has shit on the toilet seat I mean it's not…read morethere fault but still nasty But good selection of books

Brand new library!! Of course I am mighty excited!…read more A lot of green initiative and environmental friendly concepts has been integrated into the space. Love the colour theme too, so full of energy! Smell of paint and brand new books! Shelves and shelves of them... A multi level parking garage! Something in life that good can be free sometimes! Free open Wifi for everyone... But if you are into other language books, you would be disappointed, there are only 1 small shelf for other language right next to those hundred of Japanese comic books, maybe I should just read those instead....

I finally came to the library! After about 20 years of no library card, I decided to check out this…read moreone that is practically across the street. It's so awesome and modern! Getting a library card set up was super easy, and the guy helping me at the desk was friendly and helpful about showing me all of the cool things the library has to offer these days. There is a 3D printer that is pretty cool, although I'm not sure personally what I would use it for. They not only have books, but magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays, TV seasons, video games, and audio/ebooks to borrow. You can borrow 100 items at a time...WOW. I love borrowing movies from the library for free!! It's almost like Blockbuster still exists. This is a small library, but it's still full of TONS of great books. The lower level is mostly kids stuff and it was a little louder, but upstairs was library-quiet and wonderful. Parking is free for 3 hours when you get it validated, which is great. Also free wifi, which is another bonus. I'm so thankful for the library and everything that it offers...I'm glad I checked this one out!

The Civic Centre Resource Library is the latest addition to the downtown Vaughan area. The library…read moreis still being constructed and growing its staff. I visited on the 2nd day of opening and the trees by the entrance weren't planted yet and there were 2-3 staff members at the front. Self checkout wasn't working yet. There is plenty of parking space outside. There are also two EV charging stations for the environmentally conscious. The only annoying thing about driving was that the entrance faces double-yellow lines, so you can only turn in (and out) going west. The inside of the library is really nice, with high ceilings and lots of windows that let in natural light. I noticed the start of a coffee bar, which should be a nice addition. There are tons of stocked shelves, but also quite a number that are still empty. There are many comfortable chairs throughout the library, including a few C-shaped chairs outside the children's books section. In the middle of the library is an outdoor courtyard to enjoy during the sunny summer months. One of the nice features of the library are the numerous semi-private rooms. The rooms are encased in see-through colored glass, so you can see if they're occupied. There's also a computer lab with small form factor HP desktops. For those with their own mobile devices or laptops, free wifi is also available.

I'm constantly blown away by what this library has to offer…read more Maybe all libraries these days offer this wide range of services and I'm out of touch, but either way, this library is AMAZING. Want to host a meeting? Book out a room. What to record a podcast? No problem. Want to use a 3D Printer? We got a few, son! Want to sit on a rooftop freaking patio and relax? Welcome home. Never mind the vast library of video games, Blu-Rays, audiobooks, this place has it all. I love that they even have exercise bikes set up so you can get a workout in while you read. Like what?? Insane. What a win for the city of Vaughan.

Richmond Hill Central Library is quite nice…read more.. I love the open and green area in front of the library. The little coffee shop inside the main floor that allows you to buy a drink and sip while relaxing is a great idea. The whole third floor is a quiet zone... big signs telling you what you allow to do or not allow to do. I love those arm chairs facing the big windows... comfy and have a great view! But why 2 star?!! You have to have a library card in order to use their WIFI!! So if you are not a resident of Richmond Hill... you are out of luck!! BOO!!!!!!!!

Growing up in "the Hill" this library (and it's original location) were my local spots for picture…read morebooks, read alongs, summer camps, tobogganing and young adult books (big ups to R.L Stein and Christopher Pike)! Later in life, my high school exam periods were spent here on weekends when not working, studying for tests and getting work done when home seemed too busy to get anything done. Later still in University, I continued to seek solace here from the world outside when I came home from Waterloo on weekends and needed to get things done. It was always a positive study experience. Provided you arrived early enough (aka at opening) and managed to out run the teems of people racing you for a prime seat by a window). I always thought it funny to watch people run like they're about to miss out on a big sale or their bus, up stairs, pushing one another over just for a seat. These days the library is packed with student, you cannot get a seat anytime of day and folks spend a lot of time flirting and talking on their phone in the stacks whilst occupying limited study/work retail. Blah! Not to mention the Wifi is spotty and restricted (no streaming or video watching... not even Youtube) and the cafe on the main floor (which has been there since day 1 of this location) is over-priced and low quality at the best of times. I can't totally slam the place, it's still one of the largest public libraries in the GTA and a central focal point in Richmond Hill as you drive North on Yonge approaching Major Mackenzie. I'll be back again I'm sure, for now it's coffee shops for my working needs!