Dana Porter Library
11 reviews 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON +1 519-888-4883 www.lib.uwaterloo.ca suggest an edit
16 October 2023 6:28
Different kinds of rooms divided to silent, quiet and group studies, prepare a great conditions for students and community borrowers.
24 October 2022 1:15
Amazing library with multiple floors for either silent, quiet or group studying. I personally use the 7th floor which is dead quiet. The elevators are fast but waiting for one might take a little longer since there is only one atm. Other than that great place to focus and grind
16 January 2022 5:37
The only building that had several handicapped parking spots in the campus, so convenient for visitors and it's huge.
15 September 2021 11:32
Easy place to study as there is ample seating and desks on most floors. It is very quiet here as well and the sound of janitorial staff sweeping the floors in the evening is very soothing. The ‘old book’ smell provides a sense of nostalgia.
24 February 2021 19:35
Quiet. Books scatter the shelves as far as the eye can see. Complimentary water fountains on every floor. I used to study in here but stopped because I kept getting lost due to its labyrinthian nature.
04 December 2020 23:22
One of the quieter places on campus to study. Many floors, so always possible to find a space. However, sometimes it take scanning a few floors to find one.
25 January 2020 0:40
It’s a fantastic place to study, since you will have extremely slow internet! Really enjoy it XD.
22 December 2019 8:45
It is a really huge library, it has 10 different floors. The upper floors are for quiet study and the lower ones are suitable for groups. Rooms get really busy so book early. Otherwise it is a really good spot to study on your own or with friends. They also have a small cafe/coffee shop on the bottom floor. WAT card is accepted here.
26 September 2019 9:07
One of the finest university libraries I've ever been to. It is very organized with differentiated rules for each floor. It usually opens to undergraduates but I can come in as a visitor with no problem at all. Really like the study atmosphere as well. Wish I will be back soon.
07 March 2019 14:17
My details of this library are being written after a particularily distressing snowy evening trying to find a cellphone charger, but that's not going to blind my review - just try to get a cellphone charging stand!
This library is cool, modern, and has really helpful librarians at the front desk, at the door enterance. Don't distress if you don't find what your looking for, just walk among the books and parouse the titles. You're going to find out something for sure! It's interesting to see what others are reading too.
Always attentive of your own noises, and keep it light to keep this library open for everyone and a great place to hang out.xoxo love your style.
This library is cool, modern, and has really helpful librarians at the front desk, at the door enterance. Don't distress if you don't find what your looking for, just walk among the books and parouse the titles. You're going to find out something for sure! It's interesting to see what others are reading too.
Always attentive of your own noises, and keep it light to keep this library open for everyone and a great place to hang out.xoxo love your style.
28 February 2019 22:47
Two elderly Asian woman in the circulation desk do not speak English good enough to work there. I had to explain them one issue several times. It is really sad that University of Waterloo hires employees with communication incompetency.