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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

2990 Islington Ave.
Toronto, ON, M9L 2K6
416-395-5840

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
  • 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

 


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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.



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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.)
SEATING – lecture style
SEATING - classroom style
EQUIPMENT
Auditorium
1,551
135
60
- chairs
- ceiling mounted
projection screen
- chalkboard
- tables
- flip chart stand
- lectern
- overhead projector
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: 135

Kitchen 

n/a

n/a

 

- 60-cup coffee urn
- refrigerator
- microwave

Meeting
Room 1
275
30
30
- chairs
- tables
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: n/a
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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