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Hillcrest Branch (HIL) Free wireless Internet access
Hillcrest 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
5801 Leslie St.
Toronto, ON, M2H 1J8
416-395-5830

Programs


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


Directions
Closest major intersection: Finch Ave. East and Leslie St.
Located on the east side of Leslie St., on the corner of Leslie St. and Clansman

Parking
Free parking available.


Public Transit
TTC Cummer bus #42 from Finch subway station.
TTC Finch bus #39 from Finch subway station.
TTC Leslie bus #51 along Leslie St.



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Collections Available

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

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Services

Equipment for people with disabilities

  • Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
  • Large Print Terminals/Workstations

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Historical Background

1975
Opened by the North York Public Library Board, 20 November. Joseph Gerskup Architect.

1993
Retrofitted.

1995
Park area created on open space on east side of library. Plaque installed recognizing the contribution of Campbell B. Hughes (1913-1990).

1998
Weekly hours increased from 40 to 59 for duration of Fairview Renovation closure (23 March to 20 July).

2005
Retrofitted 31 October to 21 November.

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



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More Information

Collection Size: 
48,104
Floor Space: 
7,473 sq. ft. (695 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
1,288
100
50
- tables
- ceiling mounted
projection screen
- cloak room
- Overhead Projector
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: 150

Kitchen 

n/a

n/a

 

- refrigerator
- stove
- 50-cup coffee urn

Comments:

- Auditorium, kitchen and wheelchair accessible washroom are
located on the ground floor


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Updated on: November 30, 2009




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