The best value for the money food in Halifax is the day old bread and bakery at the roof top coffee…read moreshop. I was coming from a cruise ship, it was awesome to find a place with free Wi-Fi.

From the perspective of a kids library, this is a really cool space. Great natural lighting. A…read morekids section where you don't feel pressure to hush your kids much at all.

Confederation Centre Public Library is the largest library in the P.E.I. Public Library Service…read more It's open 7 days a week, year round and offers free wifi, as well as free programs of all kinds for all ages. Check it out!

These guys are great!…read more My mom and I went to do some genealogical research while on a lovely vacation to PEI. Seems "Nana M." claimed that she was born in England and not PEI. We basically had names and some vague dates for births. The resources these guys have are great. They include: 1) Wedding records, 2) baptism records, 3) wills, 4) old newpaper articles 5) 1841,1861, 1881, and 1891 (at least) census records. If you go to their website, some of this information is available online as well. We were able to trace many branches of our family tree and to also debunk Nana M.'s claims that she was not born on PEI. The staff was also extremely patient and helpful in answering our questions and I would recommend than to anyone with a link to PEI who is looking to trace their roots. One final note: the baptism cards are extremely useful because they allow you to link parents to children by full name which is very useful in pinning down relationships.

The Keshen Goodman library is absolutely amazing. Lots of natural light, windowseats built along…read morethe entire front of the building and a hefty inventory of all sorts of books to steal your time. The Keshen Goodman library is located adjacent to the new Mainland Commons sports structure. There is ample parking and self-scan checkouts, all of which combine to make your time as enjoyable and productive as possible. Metro Transit also has bus stops just outside on both sides of the street, so commuting sans car is a breeze. This library branch also sponsors evening seminars and public-interest talks; check out the website for details on upcoming events.

I don't generally visit this library since it's quite far from home, but a couple years ago I…read morefrequented the Keshen Goodman every week for tutoring sessions. My experiences at this library have generally been disappointing for the following reasons: - It is EXTREMELY loud. Despite the vastness of this building, you will be hard-pressed to find a truly quiet area to read/work/study. My student and I often met just after school got out or after suppertime, and many extracurricular clubs seem to use the centrally located conference rooms at these times. The problem? The doors are wide open, meaning all can hear the excited shouting and clamoring of the club members. The cafe down the hall also contributes to the noise. - Inadequate study areas. Some may disagree with me on this point, but I have never had an easy time finding a quiet, private area in this library. - So-so selection. This has undoubtedly changed in the past year (I hope). With that being said, the architecture of the Keshan Goodman is interesting and does allow for a great deal of natural light. Perhaps I'll drop by the next time I'm in the area to see whether conditions have improved.

Honestly? I'm a little disappointed…read more Knowing the sheer volume of space at their disposal, I had hoped this would become a major branch of the Halifax Regional Library system. I finally went today only to discover that their selection isn't that much better than when they had their smaller location across the street. Yes, there's an auditorium, program room and lots more space. But I'd hoped for two stories of library! That said, there are lots of computers and self-check-out terminals. As with any branch, you can order in delivery. They do use the auditorium for free movies for the kids. But overall, I'd hoped for more.

This is the library that I frequent most often - not because of its proximity to my home, but…read morebecause it is close to a number of other businesses that I patronize. Pros: - Decent parking lot (stick to the sides of the building for greater ease of entry/exit); - Modern facilities, including an auditorium, large bathrooms, private study rooms, and plenty of public computers; and - Knowledgeable staff. Cons: - Selection leaves much to be desired. It's gotten better since the library moved to this location, but with the amount of space available it's not fantastic. - The noise level is almost always high - during the day it's because of the toddlers and small children running amok, and at night it's because of the hoards of teenagers playing games on the computers and shouting at each other. - Awkward entryway. The already-constricted foyer becomes packed easily with those entering and exiting, patrons in line at the checkouts, those depositing books in the drop boxes, and all those in between. Despite the cons, I gave the Woodlawn library 4 stars because I love books and libraries and I hope that this one will continue to improve over time. It has great potential.

Everything you want in a library and more!…read more First off, look at this building? Does it not scream "learning is fun!?" And it's not just the exterior design that works, the interior is a great layout for a modern library with lots of space for shelves but also tons of nooks to sit and read, spaces for computer work, and play areas for kids. There is a great selection here as well - far more than you might expect from the outside. I don't live nearby but I do make the effort to swing by from time to time to browse the stacks. That's how nice it is.