Service Update

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

Hillcrest

5801 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 1J8
416-395-5830
Branch is Wheelchair Accessible Wireless Access Available at Branch
Monday: Closed
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 Finch Ave. East and Leslie Street. Located on the east side of Leslie Street, on the corner of Leslie Street and Clansman.

Public Transit


TTC Cummer bus #42 from Finch subway station.
TTC Finch bus #39 from Finch subway station.
TTC Leslie bus #51 along Leslie Street.

Parking


Free parking available.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Drop - After Hours
  • Seating for 38
  • Self Checkout (RFID)

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Magnifier - Hand held or Stand

Technology

Collections

  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Large Print Collection

Language

  • Medium collection in Chinese
  • Small collection in French, Persian

Branch History


1975 Opened by the North York Public Library Board, 20 November. Joseph Gerskup Architect.
1993 Retrofitted.
1995 Park area created on open space on east side of library. Plaque installed recognizing the contribution of Campbell B. Hughes (1913-1990).
1998 Weekly hours increased from 40 to 59 for duration of Fairview Renovation closure (23 March to 20 July).
2005 Retrofitted 31 October to 21 November.
2007 New hours, 8 January. Number of open hours per week unchanged.
2011 Launched Express Checkout (RFID) on 18 January.

Meeting Rooms


For booking information call: 416-397-5969.

Rental costs and payment information

Auditorium

  • 1,288 sq. ft.
  • Seats 100 lecture style. Seats 40 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 150.
  • Equipment:
    • projection screen (ceiling mounted)
    • cloak room
    • tables

Kitchen

  • Equipment:
    • 50-cup coffee urn
    • refrigerator
    • stove

Auditorium, kitchen and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on the ground floor.


Directions


Closest major intersection Finch Ave. East and Leslie Street. Located on the east side of Leslie Street, on the corner of Leslie Street and Clansman.

Public Transit


Closest major intersection Finch Ave. East and Leslie Street. Located on the east side of Leslie Street, on the corner of Leslie Street and Clansman.

Parking


Free parking available.


All Branch Programs & Events


Regular Programs

Wed, May 23 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.