I have been going to The Grove Library for decades - before it changed to its new building. I am also a member of several other iibraries but prefer The Grove as the staff are always friendly and helpful.

This library is quite unique with its combination of open spaces and traditional shelves - it does take some time to work out where everything is - but I enjoy perusing the shelves especially the new items section which is regularly replenished. Does it work overall? Yes, it’s functional and incorporates the new modern style of collaborative work areas. Even though it’s not the best library around, it serves its purpose, as a good community resource for the public - offering self serve borrowing, and a mostly quiet place to study with a great range of books, magazines and DVDs.