housing assistance hours & availability keeps changing. Very frustrating. I struggle with…read morenavigating downtown driving in Barrie, parking fees, etc., when i was able to get there ( last TWO Thurs), they were consecutively un-available. Painswick location kindly gave me the days and hours. When i got downtown, Counsellors had left early, ( I arrived at 4:00..when listed: "Housing counsellors available 'til 4:30) -

Love that they have a summer reading for the kids and many other events for children. Growing minds…read moreneed to be active. Thank you

Nice comfortable library. Used it for the computer for a bit. Medium sized library serves its…read morepurpose.

housing assistance hours & availability keeps changing. Very frustrating. I struggle with…read morenavigating downtown driving in Barrie, parking fees, etc., when i was able to get there ( last TWO Thurs), they were consecutively un-available. Painswick location kindly gave me the days and hours. When i got downtown, Counsellors had left early, ( I arrived at 4:00..when listed: "Housing counsellors available 'til 4:30) -

By providing free wifi access for all visitors without the need of a library card or guest pass,…read morethat is worth an extra 1 star!!

I don't know about outsiders but as a resident of Newmarket and now a member of the library, I can…read morespeak lots about it. I have only been a member of the Toronto Public Library before. The first thing that surprised me is that they had game CDs for PS3, Xbox, Wii ...other consoles and you could keep them for one week...beat that Toronto Public Library! The other cool thing is there is no limit on the number of items that can be issued to you. The free wifi is always a plus. The registration process was much smoother than the Toronto Public Library too. We just had to take our address proof and they had a computer where we could just make an account and use our own username (unlike typing in the tediously long library card number). Then we get a confirmation number...just take a picture of it to the reception and they will issue you a card. They even have a small card for your keychain which makes it really convenient. The library staff is always friendly and helpful. I haven't really spent time reading in the library so I cannot comment on the usability of the space. There are two drop boxes for returns, one near the Sears in Upper Canada Mall and the other one is in front of the library itself. Somehow, I have never had an issue with parking here but it does seem very limited.