Vancouver Public Library – Oakridge Branch

Love this location. Very friendly staff, clean and quiet. This is such a great community I wish they can expand this library bigger or have more books and material.

This library branch is my favorite place to study.
Since it’s situated right beside Oakridge centre, coffee shops and tea salons are available whenever I feel peckish. I rotate between Murchies, Davidstea and Starbucks, and no one even bats an eye. Instead, fellow library-​frequenters proudly drink from their mainstream coffee cups while furiously jotting down notes.
You have to mark your territory beforehand though. It’s easy to find the perfect table and then losing it to someone because you didn’t walk fast enough! There are plenty of tutoring sessions going on at the same time, but most people are quiet enough so that it won’t affect your morale.
Fair warning: the washroom lineup takes forever. There’s only one stall, so it would be best if you did your business inside of the mall. As well, you really ought to bring a coat with you (even during the summer). It’s awfully chilly indoors!
In general, A for the peacefulness, and B– for the environment. Libraries are always a wonderful place to be in.