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Facilities for people with disabilities
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2990 Islington Ave.
Toronto, ON,
M9L 2K6
416-395-5840 |
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Programs
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Directions
Closest major intersection: Islington Ave. and Steeles Ave. West.
Located north of Finch Ave. West and south of Steeles Ave. West, on Islington Ave.
Parking
Free - lot on the west side of the library, entrance from Whitfield Ave.
Public Transit
TTC bus #37 along Islington Ave.
TTC bus #36 along Finch Ave. or bus #60 along Steeles Ave.
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Collections Available
- Books on Tape or CD/Audiobooks/Cassette books
- English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
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- English as a Second Language Materials - Children
- Language Learning Kits
- Large Print Collection
- Parenting Collection
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Services
Equipment for people with disabilities
- Computer with at least 29" clearance under table top
- Height adjustable table or desk
- Magnifiers - hand held or stand
- Wheelchair for in-library use
Historical Background
1974
Officially opened by the North York Public Library Board, 15 May. First
branch in North York to be in a shared facility with another community
agency (the North York Parks and Recreation Department.) Nightingale and
Quigley Architects.
1995
Retrofit, October.
1996
Reopened, March.
2007
New hours, 8 January. Number of open hours per week unchanged.
More Information
Collection Size: |
24,225 |
Floor Space: |
9,040 sq. ft. (841 sq. m.) |
Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-397-5969
Room rental information and application forms
Room Type |
SIZE
(sq. ft.)
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SEATING
– lecture style |
SEATING
- classroom style |
EQUIPMENT |
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 Auditorium |
 1,551 |
 135 |
 60 |
 - chairs
 - ceiling mounted
 projection screen
 - chalkboard
 - tables
 - flip chart stand
 - lectern
 - overhead projector
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Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
135 |
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Kitchen
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 n/a |
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 Meeting
Room
1 |
 275 |
 30 |
 30 |
 - chairs
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tables |
Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
n/a |
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Comments:
- *Overhead
projector is shared by several branches and may not be
available for booking
- Auditorium
and Meeting Room 1 are both in the basement
and share the kitchen |
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Updated on: September 2, 2009
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