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Centennial Branch (CE) Free wireless Internet access
Centannial Library
Mon.:
Closed
Tue.:
12:30 p.m.
-
8:30 p.m.
Wed.:
10:00 a.m.
-
6:00 p.m.
Thu.:
12:30 p.m.
-
8:30 p.m.
Fri.:
10:00 a.m.
-
6:00 p.m.
Sat.:
9:00 a.m.
-
5:00 p.m.
Sun.:
Closed

Wheelchair access Facilities for people with disabilities
578 Finch Ave. West
Toronto, ON, M2R 1N7
416-395-5490

Programs

Search the map by address, major intersection or postal code.


Directions
Closest major intersection: Bathurst St. and Finch Ave. West.
Located across from Branson Hospital.

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

Public Transit
TTC any Finch Ave. West bus from Finch subway station.

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Collections Available

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

French Collections

Adult Children
  • Print
  • Periodicals
  • Print
  • Videos
  • Periodicals


Adult Multilingual Collections

Language
Print
CDs
DVDs/Videos
Periodicals

Russian
yes
no
no
yes


Children's Multilingual Collections

Language
Print
CDs
DVDs/Videos
Periodicals

Russian
yes
yes
yes
no

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Services:

Equipment for people with disabilities:

  • Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Computer with at least 29" clearance under table top
  • Height adjustable table or desk
  • Large Print Terminals/Workstations
  • Magnifiers - hand held or stand
  • Wheelchair for in-library use


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Historical Background

1966
Opened by the North York Public Library Board, 5 September. Boigon & Heinonen Architects.

1997
Renovation. Closed 22 July. Reopened 12 November. Phillip H. Carter Architect. Bookmobile stop provided during closure.

2007
New open hours, 8 January. Number of open hours per week unchanged.



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More Information

Collection Size: 
36,360
Floor Space: 
6,866 sq. ft. (639 sq. m.) 

Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-397-5969

Room rental information and application forms

Room Type
SIZE
(sq. ft.)
SEATING – lecture style
SEATING - classroom style
EQUIPMENT
Auditorium
1,848
85
85
- blackboard
- chairs
- projection screen
(wall mounted)
- flip chart stand
- lectern
- tables
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: 123
Kitchen
n/a
n/a
n/a
- 42-cup coffee urn
- microwave
- refrigerator
- toaster oven
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: n/a

Comments:

- Auditorium and wheelchair accessible washroom are located on
the lower level



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Updated on: May 4, 2009




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