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 Branch closed for renovation as of October 5, 2008
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Directions
Closest major intersection: Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave. East
Located south of Lawrence Ave., on southeast corner of Markham Rd. and Greencrest Circuit, across from Canadian Tire in Cedarbrae Mall.
Parking
Free - public parking lot off Greencrest Circuit.
Public Transit
From Warden Station - take Bus #102 to Markham Road and Lawrence AVe. East, walk south on Markham Road to the branch.
From Lawrence E. RT Station - take Lawrence #54 Bus east to Markham Road, walk south on Markham Road to the branch. |
Collections Available
- Adult Literacy Materials
- Best Bets
- Books on Tape or CD/Audiobooks/Cassette books
- Career Information Collection
- CD-ROMs - Adult
- CD-ROMs - Children
- English as a Second Language Materials -Adults
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- English as a Second Language Materials - Children
- Government Publications
- Language Learning Kits
- Large Print Collection
- Microforms
- Parenting Collection
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- Print
- CDs
- DVDs/Videos
- Periodicals
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- Print
- CDs
- DVDs/Videos
- Periodicals
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Adult Multilingual Collections
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Children's Multilingual Collections
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Services
- Book-drop - After Hours
- Internet/Microsoft Office computers (36 - Includes Learning Centre)
- Learning Centre (# of computers: 10)
- Microform Reader Printer
- Public phone (inside)
- Refreshment/Snack Vending machine
- Seating (103)
Equipment for people with disabilities:
- Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
- Large print keyboard
- Magnifiers - hand held or stand
- Print magnification device (Clearview)
- Reading light (Verilux)
Historical Background
1966
Officially opened by the Scarborough Public Library Board, 30 November. Opened to the public, 1December. Irving Grossman Architect.
1980
Scarborough Historical Collection transferred here.
1983
Renovated and enlarged, including the addition of the Florence Cruickshank Community Room, named for a long-time Board member. Officially opened 14 April. Moffat, Kinoshita Architects.
1989
Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection inaugurated.
1994
Weekly service hours reduced from 63.5 to 60, beginning 4 January.
1999
Sunday opening initiated 21 March.
2002
Learning Centre opens.
2007
Hours open per week increased on 8 January from 60 to 62.
2008
Closed Monday October 6, 2008 for a major renovation, architects Makrimichalos Cugini. Scheduled for completion in 2010.
Rita Cox Black & Caribbean Collection permanently moved to Malvern Library.
Scarborough Historical Collection's vertical files and a limited number of print sources moved to Albert Campbell Library during renovations.
More Information
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Collection Size: |
158,760 |
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Floor Space: |
26,200 sq.ft. (2,437 sq.m.) |
Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-397-5969
Room rental information and application forms
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SEATING
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EQUIPMENT |
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| Auditorium
(Florence
Cruickshank
Room) |  1,750 |
120 |
54 |
- chairs
- tables
- coffee urns
- flip chart stand
- ceiling mounted
projection screen
- wall mounted
bulletin boards
- overhead
projector
- podium |
Kitchen |
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- small galley kitchen
includes fridge,
stove, sink &
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Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
150 |
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- Located in lower level
- Wheelchair accessible
Updated on: November 24, 2008
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