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Service Update

All branches of the Toronto Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 20th and Monday, May 21st for Victoria Day.

Centennial

578 Finch Ave. West, Toronto, ON M2R 1N7
416-395-5490
Branch is Wheelchair Accessible Wireless Access Available at Branch
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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 Bathurst Street and Finch Ave. West. Located across from Branson Hospital.

Public Transit


TTC - any Finch Ave. West bus from Finch subway station.

Parking


Free - parking off Finch Ave. West. Additional free parking behind library building.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Drop - After Hours
  • Pedometer Lending
  • Public Phones (inside foyer)
  • Seating for 54
  • Self Checkout (RFID)

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer with at least 29" clearance under table top
  • Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Height adjustable table or desk
  • Magnifiers (hand held or stand)

Technology

Collections

  • Adult Literacy Materials
  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Large Print Collection

Language

  • Large collection in Russian
  • Small collection in French, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog

Branch History


1966 Opened by the North York Public Library Board, 5 September. Boigon & Heinonen Architects.
1997 Renovated. Closed 22 July. Reopened 12 November. Phillip H. Carter Architect.
2007 New open hours, 8 January. Number of open hours per week unchanged.
2010 New open hours, 13 September. Number of open hours per week increased from 40 to 50.5.

Meeting Rooms


Rental information

Auditorium

  • 1,848 sq. ft.
  • Seats 85 lecture style. Seats 85 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 123.
  • Equipment:
    • blackboard
    • chairs
    • flip chart stand
    • lectern
    • projection screen (wall mounted)
    • tables

Kitchen

  • Equipment:
    • 42-cup coffee urn
    • microwave
    • refrigerator
    • toaster oven
  • Auditorium and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on the lower level.

Directions


Closest major intersection Bathurst Street and Finch Ave. West. Located across from Branson Hospital.

Public Transit


Closest major intersection Bathurst Street and Finch Ave. West. Located across from Branson Hospital.

Parking


Free - parking off Finch Ave. West. Additional free parking behind library building.


All Branch Programs & Events


Upcoming Events

The Art of StoryTelling
Thu, Jun 28 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Regular Programs

Canada: My New Home - Literature, Art, Culture and Traditions
Mon, May 21 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meet and Speak
Mon, May 21 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Knitter's/Crocheter's Night Out
Tue, May 22 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.