Pickering Central Library is located right across the street from Pickering Town Centre…read more When you enter the library there is this really big modern self check out area.. when you walk in more you see those big Apple Monitors.. those are for the special audio and visual applications and of course tons of computer stations for Internet connections (Pickering library cards required!) I found the WIFI connection though complimentary is one of the most problematic ones I encountered compared to other libraries.. I have problem access to the Yelp Log in!! That is a NO NO! :P Make sure you allow pop ups for the main log in web page, if not you will have to log in every 450 sec... if you have allow the pop up, then the browser would have refresh itself automatically. I have to comment on the Magazine collections here.. The latest issues are all available for your reading pleasure (over 50 varieties). One of the best I encountered in all the libraries I been to. There are no dedicate seatings for laptop users but there are 3 round tables at the back of the library that has tons of outlets and overlooking the parking lot.

They've added the 'My Shelves' section onto the iPhone app! Now I can add items for future reading,…read moreviewing, etc. and check their availability with a click of a button. Absolutely brilliant!

This is the closest branch to me but all of the branches have extremely helpful and friendly staff…read more Their website is easy to use and what's even better... their iPhone app is incredible! I truly am still amazed at how fantastic the app is. We often use it to look up which movies are available and what the library has recently received or ordered. The Pickering Public Library is second to none!

I love coming here to study, read or just browse the web. They have a section for children, ALOT of…read morecomputer for those looking to print, scan, browse Facebook or even take classes computing. Family-friendly and convenient if you live in the Pickering area. O by the way, it's right across the street from the Mall & food-court.:) One thing I would recommend, a section where if you wanted to make a personal phone call or a business conference call, an isolate study study cubical or room so that you are able to have conference calls without inference. I like this library.

Morningside Library is relatively new.. opened in 2006…read more.. Having its own parking lot, closed to a Park and Community Centre... Great neighbourhood library as you can access all these city services in one stop! Interior is spacious with high ceiling.. great cottage theme with neutral brown and pine tone... Book collections are small.. but sometimes is good that you can always find the more current reading materials. Quite a few computer terminals that has full access... not too busy in the middle of the afternoon. Separate room for kids or other toddler programs.... you can see them having fun but you cannot hear them scream. Just perfect!

I just love how this building looks, that entrance way, its quiet a large looking library but some…read moreof that is left with open space while there is still room to find a spot and sit, there are series of booths/bench by one of the windows, various table and confortable chairs to sit and relax\ They have a program room that does double as study space if not in use which is something I like, various libraries have these space not being used and they could be

Ajax Public Library Main Branch is located right next to 401 and the Town Hall.. so location wise…read moreit is really convenient.. There are countless computer terminals for access to the Internet, both at the upper and main level of the library. In order to access the terminal, you do need a valid Ajax Library card. If you are out of towner like me, then bringing your laptop is essential for Wifi connection. The connection here is free and quick, compare to Pickering Main Branch library I been to. The 2nd level of the library has a special study area at the back has big floor to ceiling windows overlooking an open space. There are a few armchairs if you just want to laid around and take it easy. The atmosphere here is more formal. Quiet and you expect to be whispering to each other... shhh..... time for me to take a nap in one of the armchairs!

This Library is a great place to study, when I come here to work as the Security Guard, I always…read morelove to see people trying to study and right-handdo their best in school! This makes me truly happy. The Library has a quiet study room located on the 2nd floor and multiple other tables and chairs for people to sit down and study. Moreover, a recent installment of a few individual study rooms on the 2nd floor, right hand side, is an excellent addition to the growth of young minds! As always, gaining access to knowledge at a young age is excellent, for young minds are our future. The Library gives them a warm, friendly, and caring environment to help them nurture their minds! Amazing place!

Port Union Library is located inside the Community Centre…read more.. One of the smaller libraries I been to in Scarborough area.. The interior though has this cheerful orange theme. Have only 2 computers that has Full Access.. you might be disappointed if you want to chill and use the computer. The book collections is small but recent... Great place to just bring your laptop and do some work or just read some magazines!

A famous person once said that "A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place…read morewhere history comes to life." Libraries are the a fertile ground for young minds to grow, now thoughts to blossom, and imagination to bloom. This is especially true of the Port Union Library. Located close to the corned of Lawrence East and Port Union the library offers a sanctuary from the endless suburban sprawl of East Scarborough. The well stocked book shelves team with everything from dvds to non-fiction books about coffee harvests. The librarians are often friendly and approachable, willing to help with whatever your latest query is. The Port union library really is the heart of this community, an oasis of calm in all that surrounds, and I have been going here whenever possible since I was very young.

Highland Creek Public Library is just down the road from University of Toronto Scarborough Campus…read more Nice and cute libraries.... really limited books on circulations... I love the huge skylight in the middle of the high spacious ceiling.. give the library place a loft like atmosphere. Staffs are friendly and helpful when I inquired about the (MAP) Museums and Art Pass program...

Well its nice to see a quiet library, peaceful I actually read the paper as sat and observe how…read morequiet and serene the library was. There were students studying, people getting there work done on computer as well as other things. Branch also has an scanner and pretty help staff. It may not be a large library but it has space and seem to be well used, well outside of the teens out in lobby just loiter but I disregarded that And with this visit, that wraps up all branches in scarborough as this is branch 99, one more to go. Weston you will be seeing me soon

Wasn't a great experience the change room was old & a man came into a woman's changing room because…read morehe was looking for his girlfriend or something it freaked me out

Indoor Swimming Pool? Fitness Centre? Gym? Group Fitness Classes? Library? And even yoga classes?…read more McLean Community Centre has them all! The library though is a little small... but the indoor pool area is great with Leisure style 25 metre pool, 70' water slide, tot pool, on-deck sauna and whirlpool. One curious thing is this places have signs everywhere.... from the parking lot outside about "Zero Idle Zone", No Kids allow to run around, Taps water are precious... I just feel overwhelmed!

This campus is huge with a lot of buildings. They were pretty well maintained. They have a chatime…read moreperfect for bubble tea lovers and have various options for food. We came here to attend their annual event. Family friendly with lots to do. They had a Ferris wheel and bouncy castle which was free to go on.

I'm not really sure what happens when you switch from the Bloor line to the RT, but there is a…read morediscernible change in atmosphere. I have taken classes on both campuses, and while St. George is a gathering for prepsters and nerds, Scarborough is home to tiny Asian hall dancers and the young. I mean really young. I'm certain I am pretty much a dinosaur in comparison to these kids. I say kids because they are so loud, and dressed in something I'm sure could be found on the closet floor of my 16 year old mother. I've realized two things about attending university at this campus in this city. One I highly enjoy the anonymity of the large on line classroom. Scarborough offers several of their highest grossing classes as on line available. Meaning that one can watch the lectures anytime, and that you need not be subjected to the aforementioned youth and all the irritants that surround them. It also means that the procrastinator inside can be fulfilled and I can still ace all my courses. Number two, I can try to fit in here, but I'm white, and old comparatively speaking. So I'm fashionable as an almost cougar and someone you think you can ask directions from. In fact I'm certain my prof yesterday was markedly younger than me. Oh well, thank goodness I'm mostly over trying to be cool:). As far as amenities go, the gym facilities are pretty shoddy though they will be redoing them shortly. Food options are few and have pretty poor hours, but there are two Timmy's, one open late. Highlight of my most recent trip to Scarberia, the ghetto Asian dance troupe practise taking place in the hallway near floor length windows. I say ghetto, because that is what they call themselves, because in all honesty they are sporting more brand names than a Macy's superstore. Bottom line...don't transfer here, this is a full fledged business and they deny deny deny all the credits they can. As business and psychology faculties go though they are top rated.

There are only a few Coles throughout the GTA now and Pickering is lucky enough to have one here…read more Many Coles' of the past were converted to Indigo so if you haven't heard of them, just imagine them as a convenience store sized Indigo. They packed a lot into a small store. The front wall had the new hits and bestsellers. Located nearby was a table with marked down items that had further 50% reductions.There were little things from Kikkerland and other cutesy items that would make great gifts. Another noteworthy section was a table with books recommended by influencers from TikTok and other social media platforms. There was also an entire aisle of manga and graphic novels which was really cool. We picked up a few things like a journal and a book of Sudoku puzzles which was located by their wall of magazines. They take Plum rewards here and have gift cards for purchase that you can use at both Coles and Indigo.