Bankstown Library

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre reopened earlier this year, moving across the street to prime real estate in the middle of Paul Keating Park. As a result, they have hugely updated their services, and have succeeded where a lot of libraries fail.
Many upgrade their stacks without upgrading their general seating and desk space, but Bankstown has not fallen into that trap. There is always plenty of room to sit, no matter what the time of day. Not to mention that they all have a great view, and are extremely comfortable.
My favourite feature is the large wall of plants that lines the staircase. It is absolutely beautiful!

Burwood Library & Ultimo TAFE Library

Burwood Library re-opened last week, and I finally got to check it out on Tuesday. It looks pretty fantastic, if still a little loud due to the large amount of students, who often socialise more than they seem to study. I wish they'd gotten a room in the same way as the children did.

Regardless of my personal complaint, they have used to the space really well. Everything has room to breathe compared to the cluttered old library. They seem to have more books than before, which is absolutely amazing! (Or maybe everyone suddenly returned books I haven't come across).

The view from the second floor, which is mainly for adult fiction, is my favourite. You can see the bridge that goes over the train tracks, where we park just right on the other side.

I found some great books to borrow, and I also managed to lengthen my to-read list.

 

This is another post about Ultimo Library. Picture 1 is their amazing science section, which I was drooling over a little (erm, again). Pictures 2 & 3 are purely about computers and programming, and what is pictured here only goes up to 5.7, as the collection continues onto the other side. I am amazed. This is the biggest programming section I have seen in my life.

There are so many library books (books about libraries, I should say), that I want to check out, and I pictured a few of them below, including the stack that I ended up borrowing.

I also want to comment on the puzzle that they have set up. A communal puzzle in an adult environment is amazing, and I think they are awesome for making this available.

 

Burwood Library Is About To Re-Open

Burwood has become a bit of a dull place since the library closed down. It's left me feeling rather empty and limited in my choice of books.
Despite being small previously, they were jam-packed with interesting reads that I hadn't come across anywhere else. Often World Cat will tell me I can pick up that book at 1) Burwood, and 2) Melbourne or possibly London. I love World Cat.
However, I am very pleased to announce that they are opening up again tomorrow at the crack of dawn (I wish). 9am.
Here's a sneak peak of the glorious outside. Isn't it big?! I am glad they are working with a bigger premises.
Burwood Library previously had the problem of limited seating. During busy months, like the lead up to the HSC, it is impossible to get a seat. Half the time I could sit on an inobtrusive part of the floor, but stusents usually clsim these places too.
It looks like that has been solved, and then-some.
I eagerly await to visit sometime soon for a nice look-around.

New School

I always take the wrong entrance when I get out of Central. I always head to Eddy Avenue, so finally I made myself find the right entrance to the Western Forecourt.

The view was certainly worth it... a large Christmas tree, glistening decorations hanging from the roof, the old clock and the railway galleries.


It was the most beautiful day, too! Look at those blue skies!


After paying for my course fees, I had to check out the library (and I had to sneak in!) My gosh. It is almost as big as Liverpool!

They have a pretty large collection under 153, which is my current favourite. They have de Bono books I haven't been able to find anywhere else, along with casette tapes!

20 sleeps until this library is mine!