Calgary Public Library - Seton

It's a not-so-large library, located next to the YMCA stadium. The whole library is a bit messy and noisy, largely due to a children's play area, and the limited space makes the children's noise quite noticeable. There's an upstairs office area, a large children's area, and other book sections. It has something not found in other libraries: a locker for borrowing laptops. Overall, the space isn't very large, and the location is somewhat out of the way. I still prefer going to the Southwest Library… One thing that needs improvement is that many children's toys are scattered everywhere… they should be cleaned up more often… Finally, the whole library was crowded with children, mainly because there's a helicopter 🚁 where many kids are located… Overall, not a particularly good library…

The library is great but some staff are not. These 2 ladies (staff) can’t be bothered…so busy chitchatting. I said excuse me, can you help me? But the lady in orange just look at me as if I was a ghost and turned back to her pal and continued chatting. Not sure why you are in the counter if you’re not willing to serve.

It was my first time going in CPL and it looks awesome. The library is excellent for families with children, offering a wide variety of kids' books, toys, and activities like coloring, Lego, and blocks. The helicopter is especially popular among kids. They often participate in a scavenger hunt with pictures hidden around the kids' zone. When they find all the pictures, they receive a sticker as a reward, which my daughter enjoys the most. It’s a fun, engaging, and welcoming space that encourages children to develop a love for books and reading from a young age as they grow :) All working from Seton Calgary Public Library are very friendly and we can ask anything they will help you at once. 📚📚📚

Great library especially for the families with kids. Lots of kids books, toys, activities including colouring, Lego, blocks etc. The helicopter is always a hit with the kids. They often do the scavenger hunt with the pictures hidden all around the library (kids zone only). Then once the kid finds them all, they get a sticker as a reward, which is my daughter's favorite activity there. Such a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment for kids to love books and reading at a young age and as they grow :)

Great library with lots of useful free resources you can use with a free calgary public library card/membership, there's free use of chromebooks within the library, a large amount of books, board/table games, and much more, overall a very nice, modern library! 5 stars

Very nice and clean place, it has many learning resources that you can access at this location or at home through their website and your library card. I find it very convenient that there is a YMCA right in the same building, in case one wants to do some physical activities.

I loved it, its an amazing library to visit and even better for toddlers/children to play in. So many books and play area for little ones to explore! For the ppl who complain about kids being loud or that they shouldnt be in the library: Its 2019, grow up and find yourself a quiet place, or go home.

The best library I ever seen! Finding Moostafles was amazing activity. Kids place is different from elders library. My kids enjoyed there for hours. I wish they put finding stickers every month different places so kids ll spend time finding those 😃

Love this one of 4 libraries in SE Calgary and the newest in SE Calgary. Staff are super friendly, modern look, lots of windows providing a nice bright look and self serve check outs too. There are both ramp and and elevators to assist customers. Memberships are free and easy to get and did I mention life size inside?!? Yep. Overall been happy coming here with kids since opening and highly recommend for book lovers!!

Staff are friendly, assisting, and happy to help in any situation. Sometimes it can be hard to pick up your books or items placed on hold as they don't always keep them on display and sometimes leave them in storage, but the atmosphere is an overall friendly one and being there is an enjoyable experience!

Library is connected to the YMCA. It's easy to prt with free parking g under 2.5 hours. Once you walk through the YMCA you have access to the library. It's free to use. Getting a card is easy and takes about 3 minutes. You can check out up to 99 books. I was pleasantly surprised. Place is clean and staff friendly. Great kids section too.

I am very disappointed with the staff at this location. I was there today with my two children, a 2 year old and a 12 year old. My 12 year old son loves to go up and down on the elevator, using it as it is intended. He is on the spectrum and has a bit of an obsession with elevators at the moment. The staff was extremely unfriendly towards him, and decided to berate me in front of the other library patrons to educate me on how to look after my children. My son understand the limits very well, he just acts different from other children because he has autism. I thought that in this day and age of understanding, a bit more could be spared for a child with special needs. I repeat: my son was not doing anything dangerous or was he using the facilities outside of their intended use. I have gone through years of training to provide my son the therapy and the support he requires, and I don't need anyone else telling me how to look after my children, especially from a place of ignorance. I give my son reasonable limits and expectations, and hope that this comment can influence the management of a public facility to have more understanding for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

A clean, safe and fun space for all age groups with a gorgeous mountain view. A reasonable collection for new-comers and French speakers and laptop loans.