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Locke

3083 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4N 2K7
416-393-7730
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. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Directions


Closest major intersection Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. East. Located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. E.

Public Transit
Lawrence subway station

Parking
Free - Small parking lot off Lawrence Ave. East.


Map


Map to library branch

Features


General Features

  • Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
  • Book Drop - 24 Hours
  • Seating for 70

Equipment for persons with disabilities

  • Computer(s) with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)

Technology

Collections

  • Audiobooks/Books on Tape or CD
  • Best Bets
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
  • Language Learning Kits
  • Large Print Collection
  • Parenting Collection

Language

  • Large collection in French (children)
  • Small collection in French (adult)

Branch History


1944 Toronto City Council approved a recommendation by the Parks Committee that a portion of Lawrence Park, at the south-east corner of Lawrence and Yonge Street, with a frontage of 165 feet on Yonge Street and having the required depth, be deeded to the Toronto Public Library as a site for a new branch public library (TPL Board, Buildings & Finance, 7 September 1944). TPL Board given a capital grant of $ 125,000 by the City of Toronto for construction and equipment of a new library in the northern part of the city.
1949 George H. Locke Memorial Branch opened 5 January, Beck & Eadie, Architects. Named to commemorate George H. Locke (1870-1937), Toronto Public Library's chief librarian, 1908-1937.
1973 Listed on Toronto Historical Board's Inventory of Heritage Properties adopted by City Council, 20 June.
1982 Renovated, Stinson Montgomery & Sisam, Architects. Branch relocated during renovation, September.
1983 Reopened 21 March.
1995 Closed 10 June for infrastructure retrofit. Reopened 27 December.
1997 Catherine Fine donation of $500,000 - Catherine Fine Memorial Plaque.
2007 Hours open per week increased on 8 January from 60.5 to 62.

Meeting Rooms


Meeting Room

For booking information call: 416-393-7730.

Rental costs and payment information


Program Room
  • 614 sq. ft.
  • Seats 30 lecture style. Seats 14 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 30.
  • Equipment:
    • coat stands
    • lectern
    • projector (16 mm)
    • screen (ceiling mounted)
    • tables
    • built-in bench seating at the east end of the room.

    Program Room on the ground floor beside the Children's Department. Wheelchair accessible.

Directions


Closest major intersection Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. East. Located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. E.

Public Transit
Closest major intersection Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. East. Located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave. E.

Parking
Free - Small parking lot off Lawrence Ave. East.

All Branch Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Author Visit with Mary Lou Dickinson
Tue, Sep 14 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Tue, Oct 19 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Holocaust Education Week
Wed, Nov 03 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Regular Programs

Tea and Books
Tue, Sep 07 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Move and Groove
Mon, Sep 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Family Time
Sat, Sep 18 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.