Dear Munchies,

I checked with the librarians and they're not opposed to the idea of vending machines but they do take up a lot of room and create garbage. Another concern is that they can be noisy, especially when they're being refilled. Luckily there are some vending machines pretty close to the library. Turn right as you exit the library and you'll find vending machines with plenty of healthy options and some treats too. You can bring a snack back into the library as long as it's nothing aromatic or messy.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Burnt Out,

Oh, the thought of a new semester and all those books to read, assignments to do and exams to prepare for, gets to me too sometimes. When I start feel like that I go hang out for a bit in the Mindfulness Space  and chill in the beanbag chairs or do some yoga or meditation. If I feel really overwhelmed I go to UTSC Health and Wellness. Take care!

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Bookshelf, 

I hear you. I have a ton of books out that I took out at a bunch of different times. It's easy to get a list--go to the library website and click on My Account. That'll give you all the titles you have checked out and when they're due. 

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Underpowered,

The library added 40 more outlets in the past year, for a total of over 300 outlets in the computer areas, study carrels, lounge seating, and group study rooms. If you need to charge your phone, you can get a cable and battery pack in the course reserves section. The best news is that the library is under renovation and is planning to add many, many more outlets by 2023.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Hi Backpack,

You're in luck! There are actually two drop boxes. One, that you can use when the library is open, is located just inside the library doors; and one that you can use anytime--even when the library is closed--in the hall just outside the library doors. You can return books or other materials from any library in the U of T system.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Admirer,

Thank you for the compliment! Here's a picture of what I look like, so you'll be able to recognize me when you run into me between the shelves.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Lonely, If your life is anything like in the rom-coms, you'll encounter your future love interest via a "meet cute." That's when two people who become a romantic couple meet for the first time when they least expect it, like at the grocery store or even in the library. You might bump into that someone special next week, or it might even be someone you've known for a while. Only time will tell. Scarby hopes it will be soon.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Carl, You can use the computers as long as you need to, when the library is open, and you don't need to reserve them. If you have to leave for a few minutes to take a break away, don't leave your things unattended and keep in mind that the computers automatically log off and erase any unsaved work after being idle for 30 minutes. Can't find an available computer? Try the computer labs on BV 4th floor--one of them is open 24 hours!

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Cool Dude, Nothing bugs a library hedghog more than someone eating smelly, messy food! Snacks that don't disturb others and drinks in spill proof containers are okay though. 

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Riding,

You can take a bus, drive a car, ride a bike or walk in--get directions here. The bus loop is near the library, there are bike racks available, and the closest paid parking is in Parking Lot A.

Here's a campus map to help you find your way around. Look for me in the library, in building AC.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog