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Brookbanks

210 Brookbanks Dr., Toronto, ON M3A 2T8
416-395-5480
Branch is Wheelchair Accessible Wireless Access Available at Branch
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Directions


Closest major intersection York Mills Road and Victoria Park Ave. Located on the north east corner of Brookbanks Drive and Fenside Drive, 1 block south of York Mills Road.

Public Transit


TTC York Mills bus #95 from York Mills subway station, stops at Fenside as well as Brookbanks Dr.

Parking


Parking off Brookbanks Dr.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
  • Book Drop - 24 Hours
  • Large Print Terminals/Workstations
  • Pedometer Lending
  • Seating for 65

Equipment for persons with disabilities

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

Technology

Collections

  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Large Print Collection

Language

  • Small collection in Chinese, French, Hindi (DVDs only), Persian, Romanian, Spanish

Branch History


1968 Opened by the North York Public Library Board, 17 September. Banz, Brook Carruthers Grierson, Shaw Architects.
1995 Retrofitted. Makrimichalos Cugini Architects.
1997 Included on an inventory of North York's Modernist Architecture, prepared by the City of North York Planning Department, Urban Design Division.
2007 New open hours, 8 January.

Meeting Rooms


For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Auditorium

  • 560 sq. ft.
  • Seats 55 lecture style. Seats 48 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 90
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • tables

Auditorium and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on the lower level. A wheelchair lift is available at the front entrance. Auditorium can also be entered from the parking lot (see branch staff or security guard to arrange).


Directions


Closest major intersection York Mills Road and Victoria Park Ave. Located on the north east corner of Brookbanks Drive and Fenside Drive, 1 block south of York Mills Road.

Public Transit


Closest major intersection York Mills Road and Victoria Park Ave. Located on the north east corner of Brookbanks Drive and Fenside Drive, 1 block south of York Mills Road.

Parking


Parking off Brookbanks Dr.


Upcoming Events

Le masque est le message/The mask is the message
Thu, Jul 11 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Magic and Comedy of Incredibrent
Thu, Jul 18 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Library Bingo Party
Thu, Aug 08 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Regular Programs

Chess In The Library
Sat, Jun 01 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
English Language Classes (ESL)
Tue, Sep 03 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stress Management Through Restorative Meditation
Sat, Sep 14 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All Branch Programs & Events