I haven't got enough words to express how wonderfu...

I haven't got enough words to express how wonderful this library is. Not only is it an aesthetically stunning building, it is by no means a product of its era. It has all the mod cons inside. They have a Mocha Bros [a local chain cafe], areas to play board games, coupon tables, immigration guides, ESL lessons and foreign language lessons, musical shows, a community garden as well as a plethora of daily events for children and teenagers, from games, readings to mentoring. There are also evening events hosted for over 21's, as well as reading groups for diverse genre tastes.

The collections of books are also fantastic. I have found even obscure academic books I've needed for my grad classes at Pitt, which Hillman library didn't even have! Moreover, older, specialized books are often kept in special collections on the 3rd floor, and the librarians are very helpful at sourcing and retrieving the books you might want from this floor, and will almost always check them out to you if you explain what it's needed for.

The 3rd floor also contains lots of computers if you need a quiet place for research, and there are often classes going on showing people how to user various software and how to compose CV's etc. Additionally there is a huge wing filled with DVD's, VHS's, CD's, Video Games etc. Honestly a massive selection!

Another thing I really like about this library is that it looks into the Carnegie Natural History Museum so when you're perusing books in the Mezzanine area you can see the dinosaur skeletons on display next door.

Finally, all the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and will volunteer information about services the library offers you might not otherwise have known about.