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1806 Islington Avenue
Toronto, ON,
M9P 3N3
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Directions
Closest major intersection: Islington Ave. and Eglinton Ave. West.
Located on the west side of Islington Ave., north side of Summitcrest (north of Eglinton Ave.)
Parking
Free - lot adjacent to library, enter off Waterford Dr.
Public Transit
TTC bus# 37 along Islington Ave and #32 along Eglinton Ave.
2 Stops north of Eglinton on the west side of Islington at the Summitcrest traffic lights.
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Collections Available
- Adult Literacy Materials
- Best Bets
- Book Club Sets
- Books on Tape or CD/Audiobooks/Cassette books
- 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
- Other: Maps
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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:
Equipment for people with disabilities
- CCTV (closed circuit TV also callsed print magnifier)
- Computer with screen magnification software (Zoomtext)
- Computer with screen reader software (JAWS)
- Large Print Terminals/Workstations
- Magnifiers - hand held or stand
Historical Background
1964
Richview library, anticipated by the Township of Etobicoke Public Library Board to open in 1966, "will do much to ensure more adequate library service north of the Richview Side Road," (now Eglinton Avenue West).
1966
Officially opened by the Etobicoke Public Library Board, October 16. Building included a regional library and Etobicoke Public Libraries' administrative headquarters (administration, business office, technical services, publicity and promotion, branch maintenance, and bookmobile services). Dunlop, Wardell, Matsui, Aitken Architects.
1967
Richview Branch is taken over by the new Borough of Etobicoke Public Library Board formed when the Township of Etobicoke becomes part of the Borough of Etobicoke effective 1 January. The new library system consists of ten libraries.
It is the focus of the teletype installations.
1983
Administration relocated to Silver Creek Elementary School, Hartsdale Drive
1984
Closed for renovation, spring. Stinson, Montgomery & Sisam Architects.
1985
Reopened 2 January.
2001
User Education Centre opened July.
2002
Refurbished. Closed 3 June to 17 June.
2006
Closed for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system renovation 14 May to 2 October.
2007
New hours, 8 January. Open hours per week increased from 58 to 63.
More Information
Collection Size: |
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Floor Space: |
47,252 sq. ft. (4,394 sq. m.) |
Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-397-5969
Room rental information and application forms
Room Type |
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SEATING
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- chairs
- coffee urn (30-cup)
- flip chart stand
- screen (ceiling
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- tables
- table top lectern |
Note: Fire Code Occupancy:
50 |
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Comments:
- Meeting
Room is located on the second floor
- Wheelchair
accessible washrooms are located on the lower level
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Updated on: February 8, 2010
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