50 Reasons to Love Woodlawn Public Library

Woodlawn Public Library first opened in 1975 and this year, the branch turns 50! If you're ready to celebrate with us, don't miss the 50th Anniversary Bash taking place Saturday, October 18.

To prepare for this iconic milestone, we looked back at 50 years of Library service and invited community to share what they love about Woodlawn Public Library. Here are 50 reasons why, in your own words:

1. Teen Night and free food! And also the Staff!
2. Books, DVDs, but most of all the kind helpful caring team of staff.
3. My lifeline to learning, being part of a community, and a great team!
4. Books and Brooke.
5. Libraries make the world go round.
6. The Books! The Staff! The Printer! The Cleanliness! The Community Hub!
7. Because the computer and games keep us busy!
8. MANGA!
9. It is a great place to relax and have fun making crafts and reading books.
10. Lots of free parking.
11. Friendly staff, welcoming space, soooo many book choices. Happiest place on Earth.
12. Wednesday movies, quiet, wonderful staff, best keyboards.
13. The staff are always so helpful and they have such a great selection of books!
14. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
15. Friendly staff, walking trail across the street, scavenger hunts!
16. The books and the playzone.
17. Lovely staff and programs.
18. Good reads!!! Excellent service, beautiful ambiance, very good staff! Thanks!!!
19. Wednesday and Saturday movie showings in the theatre room.
20. The Woodlawn staff are the best! It's cozy, staff is awesome, good vibes!
21. Comics, CDs, books, FUN!
22. The staff ALWAYS make me feel welcome and cared for! I love it here!
23. The abundance of thoughtful displays of books showcased each month.
24. Great staff, free books, free printing, wealth of titles, welcoming space, comfy seats, a real gem!
25. I love this library because I get to spend quality time with my children.
26. It's a safe place and I LOVE books!
27. Great caring staff! Crosswords!
28. I love it because it's a safe space to read and work.
29. A place where I can rest and be at ease.
30. Helpful staff! Such a bright and happy space.
31. I never leave disappointed.
32. Love the movie showings!
33. You do food and movie nights, plus cool workshops!
34. I like the computer, the toys, and the “hunt of pirates.”
35. I love it because it is a space where I can relax and have fun!
36. This is the best Library crew! The people are so helpful and friendly, always.
37. It has lots of my favourite books!
38. I can hang with my friends.
39. Helpful staff, beautiful ambiance, peaceful atmosphere.
40. Love the plants!
41. Amazing friendly staff, clean and organized space, multiple study rooms, welcoming Welcome Desk, and so many free services.
42. It feels like a safe space.
43. It's quiet, it has soooo many good book, and the people are so nice!!
44. I have so much FUN here, thank you!
45. Access to lots of books in a diverse collection.
46. I like the Woodlawn Library because I get to print stuff, and I get to check out movies and books.
47. Computers, toys, selection of books and programs.
48. The location, the people, the access, the view, the parking.
49. A very peaceful library.
50. I can't tell you how many times this Library saved me back when I was in school. So many last-minute runs to print off my essays and assignments (since I was too stubborn to buy a printer)—Woodlawn was, and still is, the best.

Have more reasons to love Woodlawn Public Library? Let us know in the comments!