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Pape/Danforth

701 Pape Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 3S6
416-393-7727
Branch is Wheelchair Accessible Wireless Access Available at Branch
*Sunday hours subject to season and other factors
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Directions


Closest major intersection Danforth Ave. and Pape Ave. Located on the east side of Pape Ave., just south of Danforth Ave.

Public Transit


Pape subway station, walk south on Pape, cross Danforth Ave., library is the third building on the left.

Parking


Paid - Meter parking on Danforth Ave. and on Pape Ave. Public paid parking across from the library on west side of Pape Ave. and also across from Pape subway entrance on west side of Pape Ave.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
  • Book Drop - After Hours
  • Express Checkout
  • Pedometer Lending
  • Seating for 54

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Magnifiers - hand held or stand

Technology

Collections

  • Adult Literacy Materials
  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Large Print Collection

Language

  • Large collection in Chinese, Greek
  • Medium collection in French (children)
  • Small collection in French (adult)

Branch History


1929 Danforth Branch opened 20 November. George, Moorehouse & King, Architects.
1962 Retrofit.
1977 Retrofitted, Sankey Partnership Architects. Reopened 8 October.
1979 Renamed Pape/Danforth Branch, 20 June.
1983 Retrofitted, William Woodwoth, Architect.
1991 Closed for minor improvements on 1 June. Reopened 2 July.
1992 Closed for barrier-free access improvements on 21 April. Reopened 18 May.
2005 Closed for renovations 17 April, Hariri, Pontarini, Architects, Inc.
2006 Reopened 29 August. Open hours per week increased from 60.5 to 65.5.
2009 Winner of the City of Toronto’s 2009 Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence for a Public Building in Context.

Meeting Rooms


For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Meeting Room

  • 423 sq. ft.
  • Seats 30 lecture style. Seats 24 classroom style.
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • tables

Branch History


1929: Danforth Branch opened 20 November. George, Moorehouse & King, Architects.

1962: Retrofit.

1977: Retrofitted, Sankey Partnership Architects. Reopened 8 October.

1979: Renamed Pape/Danforth Branch, 20 June.

1983: Retrofitted, William Woodwoth, Architect.

1991: Closed for minor improvements on 1 June. Reopened 2 July.

1992: Closed for barrier-free access improvements on 21 April. Reopened 18 May.

2005: Closed for renovations 17 April, Hariri, Pontarini, Architects, Inc.

2006: Reopened 29 August. Open hours per week increased from 60.5 to 65.5.

2009: Winner of the City of Toronto’s 2009 Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence for a Public Building in Context.



Upcoming Events

Canadian Children's Author: Meet Loris Lesynski
Thu, May 23 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Watercolours for Beginners
Mon, Jun 03 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PA Day Fun: Basic Origami
Fri, Jun 07 - 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular Programs

Kids Have Stress Too
Fri, May 24 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tea and Books
Thu, May 30 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family Time for 0-3 years
Thu, Jul 25 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

All Branch Programs & Events