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Albert Campbell

496 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON M1K 1N8
416-396-8890
Branch is Wheelchair Accessible Wireless Access Available at Branch
Monday: 12:30 p.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 Birchmount Road and Danforth Road Located on west side of Birchmount Road, just north of the mall occupying the corner lot.

Public Transit
TTC bus 69B Warden South via Birchmount (from Warden Station) or TTC bus 113 Danforth (between Main Station and Kennedy Station)

Parking
45 parking spaces (Including 2 disabled)


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
  • Book Drop - After Hours
  • Quiet Study Space
  • Seating for 118

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Magnifiers - hand held or stand
  • Wheelchair available for in-library use

Technology

Collections

  • Adult Literacy Materials
  • Best Bets
  • Books on CD
  • Career Information Collection
  • CD-ROMs - Children
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Children
  • Government Publications
  • Language Learning Kits
  • Large Print Collection
  • Parenting Collection

Language

  • Large collection in Chinese, French (children), Tamil
  • Medium collection in French (adult), Greek, Italian, Persian, Spanish
  • Small collection in Bengali, Hindi (DVDs only), Kurdish (books only), Tagalog, Urdu

Branch History


1971 Officially opened by the Scarborough Public Library Board, 29 September. Fairfield and Dubois Architects. Named in honour of Albert ("Ab") McTaggart Campbell (1910-1973), the first mayor of the City of Scarborough.
1972 Recipient of a Certificate of Architectural Merit, awarded by the Scarborough Planning Board.
1994 Weekly service hours reduced from 63.5 to 60, beginning January 4.
1996 Recipient of a Trillium Award for outstanding contribution to the beauty of Scarborough, presented by the Agincourt Garden Club, the Scarborough Historical Society, and the City of Scarborough Recreation and Parks Department.
1999 Sunday opening initiated 17 October.
2007 Hours open per week increased on 8 January from 60 to 62.

Meeting Rooms


Meeting Room

Rental information


Auditorium
  • 1,600 sq. ft.
  • Seats 90 lecture style. Seats 50 classroom style.
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • flip chart
    • lectern
    • tables
    Auditorium is located in basement, access by stairs only.
Meeting Room
  • 498 sq. ft
  • Seats 25 lecture style. 25 classroom style
  • Equipment:
    • chairs
    • flip chart
    • tables
    Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible.

Directions


Closest major intersection Birchmount Road and Danforth Road Located on west side of Birchmount Road, just north of the mall occupying the corner lot.

Public Transit
Closest major intersection Birchmount Road and Danforth Road Located on west side of Birchmount Road, just north of the mall occupying the corner lot.

Parking
45 parking spaces (Including 2 disabled)

All Branch Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Learn How to Get an Office Job
Wed, Sep 22 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eid Celebration Day
Sat, Sep 25 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Book Club Movie Night
Wed, Sep 29 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Regular Programs

Free Film Fridays
Fri, Sep 03 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Move That Mouse; Web Basics l, ll & lll; Email Made Easy; & Seniors' Drop-In
Thu, Sep 09 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mandarin Book Club
Mon, Sep 13 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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