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Davenport Branch (DT)
Davenport 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

1246 Shaw Street
Toronto, ON, M6G 3P1
416-393-7732

Programs

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Directions
Closest major intersection: Davenport Rd. and Ossington Ave.
Located on the southwest corner of Davenport Rd. and Shaw St.

Parking
Street parking available.

Public Transit
TTC bus 63 north from Ossington subway station to Davenport Rd. Walk 1 block east to Shaw St.

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Collections Available

  • Books on Tape/Audiobooks/Cassette books
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
  • English as a Second Language Materials - Children
  • Language Learning Kits
  • Parenting Collection

 


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Services

Equipment for people with disabilities

  • Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)


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Historical Background

1988
Opened 8 November. Stevens Burgess Architects.

1992
Closed for barrier free access improvements on 19 May. Reopened 22 June.

2007
New hours, 8 January. Hours open per week decreased from 41 to 40.

2008
Closed for renovation 3 November - 22 November. Reopened, 25 November. McKinnon Design.


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More Information

Collection Size: 
15,971
Floor Space: 
3,604 sq. ft. (335 sq. m.) 

Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-393-7732

Room rental information and application forms

Room Type
SIZE
(sq. ft.)
SEATING – lecture style
SEATING - classroom style
EQUIPMENT
Meeting
Room
579
34
12
- flip chart stand
- projection screen
(ceiling mounted)
- tables
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: 50

Kitchen 
n/a

n/a

 

- coffee urn (55-cup)
- refrigerator
- stove
Comments:

- Meeting Room, kitchen and wheelchair access washroom are on the second floor


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Updated on: January 27, 2009




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