I first visited Goldhawk Park in 2009, and my original write-up included Steeles and Bridlewood branches as well. This time I’d like Goldhawk Park to have its own post. It deserves it!
Goldhawk Park’s most salient attribute is its restful park setting, and I loved how the library’s wide windows made the most of the views, especially when paper snowflakes accessorized the panes in winter.
In addition to the window art, I was impressed by a group of elderly T’ai Chi devotees who were performing liquid moves in a courtyard on the north side of the library. Not to be outdone, the indoor seniors were equally committed to constructive activities. For instance, I noticed one man reading a newspaper with a large magnifying glass, soaking up the sun beside a window.
While the morning sun warmed the backs of mature readers, it created scattered lattice shadows everywhere I looked. A quiet library transformed into a solar gallery!
Even the books seemed brighter, and I enjoyed selecting volumes to showcase Goldhawk Park’s multilingual collection.
My second and third visits to this calming branch felt like a celebration of sunshine! Thank you, Goldhawk Park, for your light, your trees, your snowflakes, and your peace!
