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20 Covington Rd.
Toronto, ON,
M6A 3C1
416-395-5440 |
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Directions
Closest major intersection: Lawrence Ave. West and Bathurst St.
Located at north side of Covington Rd., 1 block north of Lawrence Ave.
West, 1 block west of Bathurst St., behind the Lawrence Plaza.
Parking
Free - Lawrence Plaza lot, short term parking meters adjacent to the library, street parking.
Public Transit
TTC bus routes: Lawrence #52 westbound from Lawrence subway station, Lawrence #52 eastbound from Lawrence West subway station, Bathurst #7 northbound from Bathurst subway station; Bathurst #7 southbound from Steeles Avenue West.
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Collections Available
- Adult Literacy Materials
- Best Bets
- Books on Tape or CD/Audiobooks/Cassette books
- CD-ROMs - Adult
- CD-ROMs - Children
- English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
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- English as a Second Language Materials - Children
- Government Publications
- Language Learning Kits
- Large Print Collection
- Parenting Collection
- Resource materials for people/kids with disabilities
- Special Collections: Jewish Mosaic
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Collection in alternate formats for people with disabilities
- Described video/DVD
- Large print books for adults
French Collections
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- Print
- CDs
- Videos
- Periodicals
- DVDs
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- Print
- CDs
- Videos
- Periodicals
- DVDs
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Adult Multilingual Collections
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Children's Multilingual Collections
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Services
Equipment for people with disabilities
- Computer with at least 29" clearance under table top
- Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
- Large Print Terminals/Workstations
- Magnifiers - hand held or stand
- Wheelchair for in-library use
Historical Background
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.
More Information
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Collection Size: |
138,657 |
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Floor Space: |
39,223 sq. ft. (3,648 sq. m.) |
Meeting Rooms
For booking please call: 416-397-5969
Room rental information and application forms
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SIZE
(sq. ft.)
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SEATING
– lecture style |
SEATING
- classroom style |
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 Meeting
Room A |
432 |
40 |
36 |
- flip chart
- tables
- chairs
- whiteboard |
Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
40 |
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Auditorium Room B
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1,089 |
120 |
120 |
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flip chart
- lectern
- chairs
- projection screen
(ceiling mounted)
- microphone
- tables
- whiteboard |
Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
150 |
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Kitchen |
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- microwave
- refrigerator
- stove |
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Comments:
- Meeting
Room A, Auditorium and wheelchair accessible washrooms are
located on the third floor.
- Kitchen
is shared if two groups have made a booking.
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Updated on: February 8, 2010
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