Reviews of Penticton Public Library (Library)

BC Valley Guy

Great library. Enjoyed the Brown Bag lunch series!

Rita Montgomery

Great library- especially for a town of this size. There is a good selection, very friendly and helpful staff who are most accommodating to help you with what you are looking for. I like that there are quite long hours, having wifi throughout and pleasant atmosphere to sit and read magazines. It's also convenient that it's downtown.

Jan Timmers (VE7JBT)

Probably in need of an update, as the building is showing it's age (old design), but never-the-less, still a great little library. Online books available as well.

Rob Nemlander

Good selection of books. Especially like the Large Print section. Would like to see music CDs.

Samuel Ritter

Best Library I've ever been too

Tyler P

Quiet place to read and study, neat little museum too.

Fred Strawson

Nicely laid out. Nice and bright with friendly and knowledgeable staff. I got my card too

Michal Utko

Surprisingly great library, friendly staff.

Shawna Thompson

The library is a lovely facility with a good selection of books and materials. The programming they offer are wonderful. The staff is unfriendly, however, and lack customer service skills. Our family uses the library frequently; it's the first time I have actually wished for automated check out.

Hao Xu

They have fantastic kids' books and programs.

john gjaltema

The Penticton Library contains archives within the community museum which is in the same building as the Library. Penticton has quite a bit of interesting history.

Taylor Blanchett

Thanks for keeping the kids and I always entertained!

William Tilbury

Has everything I want and more. A really cheerful atmosphere.

PENNY Keddie

Penticton library is a great resource for all the information I need. It is open.

Darlene Hess

They desperately need a new catalog system but otherwise, a wonderful place and staff.

Geoff Hislop

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable. All that you need in a library.

Slavica Krekic

I started reading classics when I was very young, and any library is my favorite place. In the library you borrow books or sit and read, you are not shopping or using personal grooming services or buying groceries, so you don't expect the same service as in stores. If more people give donation and we pay for membership, we can expect a newer more up to date design of a building. But since this is a free service from the city, we should be happy we have it. I am an intellectual who is truly interested in reading and learning and not in criticizing architecture. A true intellectual and an avid reader cares about the books and not about decoration or how polite the staff is. So, I am perfectly happy with everything this library has to offer.

Megan Laevens

Have not had any problems here ever, but could use new carpet and floors, smelt the same since I was a kid. I don't think it's a good thing anymore. The dust mites are gunna ruin the books... :/

Cynthia Watley

Great selection for a smaller library. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Also- the museum is housed in the same building- makes for a fun trip if they have an interesting exhibit on. Thank you!

Phil Hornby

Happy that they are open and they take all precautions very seriously

Tamara Born

Love this library ! So many great choices for children's books and the staff is amazing !