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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
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
*Sunday hours subject to season and other factors

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
  • Seating for 54

Equipment for persons with disabilities

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

Technology

Collections

  • Adult Literacy Materials
  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Best Bets
  • CD-ROMs - Children
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Children
  • Language Learning Kits
  • 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.

Meeting Rooms


Meeting Room

For booking information call: 416-393-7727.

Rental costs and payment information


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

Directions


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

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

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.

All Branch Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Grandparents Day
Fri, Sep 10 - 7:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Bed Bug Information Session
Wed, Oct 06 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Toronto Public Library @ Your Fingertips: Eaudiobooks and Ebooks
Wed, Oct 20 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Regular Programs

Book Club
Mon, Sep 27 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Book Club
Mon, Sep 27 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Toddlertime 1
Tue, Oct 19 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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