Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch

Open during COVID-19 pandemic period. Outdoor book return boxes unavailable before 9AM, after 6PM, and after 4PM on weekends. The largest public library in Richmond. DVD, video game available. WiFi available. Limited seats in quiet room. Free parking. Close to Richmond Centre, and walking distance to Brighouse Station.

This library is the best in Richmond imo. The downstairs part is quite noisy, because it's mostly for children with story time etc, but the second floor is a great place to study, read a book, as it's fairly quiet. Over the years they have had some technology upgrades in better computers, and 3D makers. I love what they've done to the library!

nice place

Most of thx library is inaccessible to the public so it is a good idea to order your items ahead of time and then pick them up when they are ready. However, for drop in visitors, the library staff members are more than willing to assist.

Brighouse Branch of the Richmond Library is a wonderful facility in Minoru Park, even though there are presently some restrictions on using the library due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Outside the library is a statue of a horse named Minoru. It was owned by King Edward VII of England. He named it after Minoru Eida, the youngest son of his masterJapanese gardener. This horse won The Epsom Derby, in England, in 1909. Minoru translates into "The Enlightened One." Minoru Park, in Richmond, was the former site of a thoroughbred race track.