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Malvern

30 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5
416-396-8969
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 Sheppard Ave. East and Neilson Road. Located one block east of Neilson Road on the north side of Sewells Road (part of the Malvern Community Centre).

Public Transit


TTC buses #131, 132 & 133 from Scarborough Town Centre.

Parking


Free Parking - Community Centre.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Club: contact the branch for more information
  • Book Drop - 24 Hours
  • Express Checkout
  • Pedometer Lending
  • Seating for 120

Equipment for persons with disabilities

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

Technology

Collections

Language

  • Large collection in Chinese, French (children), Gujarati, Hindi, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu
  • Medium collection in French (adult)
  • Small collection in Panjabi

Branch History


1958 Deposit collection placed in the Malvern Post Office, available during post office hours.
1982 Malvern Community Branch opened in Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Library by the Scarborough Public Library Board, 13 October. Architect, A.M. Ingleson Associates.
1999 Sunday opening initiated 17 October.
2003 Closed 9 June for renovation and expansion, Phillip H. Carter Architect and Kingsland & Architects Inc., (in joint venture). Bookmobile service provided 4 hours per week.
2005 Bookmobile service closed. Malvern branch opened 6 January.
2007 Open hours per week increased on 8 January, from 50 to 59.5.
2008 October 6 - Rita Cox Black & Caribbean Heritage Collection moved permanently to Malvern from Cedarbrae District Library.
2010 New Hours, 13 September. Hours open per week increased from 59.5 to 65.5.

Meeting Rooms


For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Auditorium

  • 1,300 sq. ft.
  • Seats 75 lecture style. Seats 40 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 130.
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • screen
    • table
    • podium
  • Wheelchair accessible

Small Meeting Room

  • 380 sq. ft.
  • Seats 12 boardroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 25
  • Equipment:
    • 3 tables
    • 12 chairs
    • sink
    • bar fridge
  • Wheelchair accessible

Directions


Closest major intersection Sheppard Ave. East and Neilson Road. Located one block east of Neilson Road on the north side of Sewells Road (part of the Malvern Community Centre).

Public Transit


Closest major intersection Sheppard Ave. East and Neilson Road. Located one block east of Neilson Road on the north side of Sewells Road (part of the Malvern Community Centre).

Parking


Free Parking - Community Centre.


Upcoming Events

Business Job Search and Resume Writing
Fri, May 24 - 2:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Excel Basics
Sat, May 25 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Asia Homelands Festival
Sat, May 25 - All Day

Regular Programs

Seniors 101
Tue, May 28 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Call of Gamers: Teen Video Game Nights
Thu, May 30 - 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Friday Night Knit/Crochet Club
Fri, Jun 07 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

All Branch Programs & Events