Barbara Frum

Closest major intersection Lawrence Ave. West and Bathurst Street. Located at north side of Covington Road, 1 block north of Lawrence Ave. West, 1 block west of Bathurst Street, behind the Lawrence Plaza.

Public Transit
TTC Bathurst bus #7 northbound from Bathurst subway station
TTC Bathurst bus #7 southbound from Steeles Avenue West.
TTC Lawrence bus #52 eastbound from Lawrence West subway station
TTC Lawrence bus #52 westbound from Lawrence subway station

Parking
Free - Lawrence Plaza lot, short term parking meters adjacent to the library, street parking.

General Features

• Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
• Individual Study Booths

Equipment for persons with disabilities

• Computer with at least 29" clearance under table top
• Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
• Magnifiers (hand held or stand)
• Wheelchair for in-library use

Technology

• Internet/Microsoft Office workstations (31)
• Wireless (Wi-Fi)

Collections

• Adult Literacy Materials
• Audiobooks/Books on Tape or CD
• Best Bets
• CD-ROMs - Adult
• CD-ROMs - Children
• Collection in alternate formats for people with disabilities - Described video/DVD
• English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
• English as a Second Language Materials - Children
• Government Publications
• Language Learning Kits
• Large Print Collection
• Parenting Collection
• Resource materials for people/children with disabilities
• Special Collections: Jewish Mosaic

Language

• Large collection in French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Tagalog
• Small collection in Chinese, Italian, Somali, Spanish, Yiddish

1962	Bathurst Heights Branch opened by the North York Public Library Board, 23 January. Officially opened, 8 April. Located at 3170 Bathurst Street, one block north of Lawrence Avenue West. Freedman, Petroff, Zeruzalski Architects.
1966	Bathurst Heights Branch enlarged to regional/area size.
1992	Bathurst Heights Regional Library closed and demolished. Replaced by Barbara Frum District Library at the present location. Officially opened, 24 September. Phillip H. Carter Architect. Named in honour of Barbara Frum (1937-1992), the distinguished broadcaster and journalist.
2007	Hours open per week increased on 8 January from 59 to 59.5.

Meeting Room

For booking please call: 416-397-5969.

Rental costs and payment information

Meeting Room A

• 432 sq. ft.
• Seats 40 lecture style. Seats 36 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 40.
• Equipment:
  • chairs
  • flip chart
  • tables
  • whiteboard
  Wheelchair accessible. Located on 3rd floor with washrooms.

Auditorium B

• 1,089 sq. ft.
• Seats 120 lecture style. Seats 120 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 150.
• Equipment:
  • chairs
  • flip chart
  • lectern
  • microphone
  • projection screen (ceiling mounted)
  • tables
  • whiteboard
  Wheelchair accessible. Located on 3rd floor with washrooms.

Kitchen

• Equipment:
  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • stove
  Kitchen is shared if two groups have made a booking.