25 Reasons to Love Keshen Goodman Public Library

As Keshen Goodman Public Library prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we asked community members what they love most about this neighbourhood branch. You gave us 25 reasons for 25 years, highlighting your love for the location of this community hub, the books, programs, and resources offered, and the helpful staff that keep this branch running smoothly.

Thank you all, and happy 25 years! Don't forget to join us for the celebration on Saturday, July 25 for a day full of fun, free events for all ages, including crafts, trivia, special performances, and birthday cake!

Here are your 25 reasons to love Keshen Goodman Public Library. We know it's hard to cap it at 25, so leave more reasons in the comments! 

1. Helpful staff.
2. The activities and books!
3. This is my childhood library. I have been coming here since it opened! Love all the books, movies, resources, programming and especially love the staff! Here's to another 25 years!
4. The library is my favourite place to sit down and work.
5. Community!
6. Wonderful staff, amazing programs, welcoming, friendly, and helpful! Thank you all!
7. Love the computers; adds a nice touch to the library. Best books, too!
8. The staff, location, materials, programs, building. Been coming here since [it] opened—awesome 25 years—wow. 
9. Books and E-books.
10. Location is great (only 20 minute walk to home). Nice computers, excellent staff, open seven days a week, comfortable chairs.
11. The teens' computer room.
12. Location! Scavenger hunts, design, free stickers, book choices, events and community, café, resources.
13. Playstation 4.
14. The wide variety of ages and cultures.
15. Accessible, open work space, free, and there's a café!
16. Programs (cultural, educational, free) + chess. Great staff. Good, welcoming vibes. Books, books, books (free).
17. Everything is good at Keshen. ❤️❤️⭐
18. Snacks! 🙂
19. Playstations (also outdoor library).
20. I like the spaces, like the green booths behind the YA shelves, and also the books and the location.
21. I'm always finding books to read.
22. Beautiful design. Fantastic staff. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
23. The layout is great.
24. Café! Computers, nice people, play area, a lot of books. I LOVE the library!
25. There is always something interesting!

Do you have an addition to the list? Comment below!