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Pleasant View

575 Van Horne Ave., Toronto, ON M2J 4S8
416-395-5940
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: Closed
Extended hours during Fairview renovation

Directions


Closest major intersection Victoria Park Ave. and Van Horne Ave. Located east of Don Mills Road, west of Victoria Park Ave.

Public Transit


TTC Van Horne bus # 10 [peak period only] or Huntingwood #169A from Don Mills subway station.
TTC Victoria Park bus # 224C along Victoria Park Ave. Requires approx 10 minute walk.

Parking


Free parking available - 26 parking spaces including 1 accessible space.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)

Technology

Collections

  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Large Print Collection

Language

  • Medium collection in Chinese
  • Small collection in French

Branch History


1975 Opened by the North York Public Library Board in co-operation with the North York Parks and Recreation Department, 25 June. Seligman and Dick Architects.
1995 Retrofitted.
2007 New hours, 8 January. Number of open hours per week unchanged.

Meeting Rooms


For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Auditorium

  • 1,160 sq. ft.
  • Seats 97 lecture style. Seats 40 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 170.
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • screen (ceiling mounted)
    • tables

Kitchen

  • Equipment:
    • coffee urns (40-cup and 60-cup)
    • refrigerator
    • stove

Auditorium, kitchen and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on the ground floor.


Meeting Rooms


For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Auditorium

  • 1,160 sq. ft.
  • Seats 97 lecture style. Seats 40 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 170.
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • screen (ceiling mounted)
    • tables

Kitchen

  • Equipment:
    • coffee urns (40-cup and 60-cup)
    • refrigerator
    • stove

Auditorium, kitchen and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on the ground floor.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Jun 14 - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sat, Jul 13 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sat, Jul 20 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular Programs

Wed, May 22 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat, May 25 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat, May 25 - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

All Branch Programs & Events