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Swansea Memorial Branch (SW)

Mon.:	Closed
Tue.:	10:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Wed.:	1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thu.:	10:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Fri.:	Closed
Sat.:	10:00 a.m.	-	5:00 p.m.
Sun.:	Closed

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95 Lavinia Ave.
Toronto, ON, M6S 3H9
416-393-7695

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Directions
Closest major intersection: Runnymede St. and Deforest Rd.
Located on the east side of Lavinia Ave. south of Deforest Rd. within Swansea Town Hall.

Parking
Free - lot in rear of building off Deforest Rd. Street parking on Lavinia Ave.

Public Transit
Runnymede bus southbound from Runnymede subway station to Deforest Rd.

Collections Available

Local History Collection

Books on Tape or cd/Audiobooks/Cassette books
Large Print Collection
Parenting Collection

Services

Book Drop - 24 Hours
Internet/Microsoft Office computers (2)
Seating (20)

Historical Background

1919
Women's Patriotic League of Swansea resolved 4 March to use monies on hand "to form a nucleus for a Public Library, Reading Room and Gymnasium...as a Memorial to our Swansea men who have seen active service in the Great War." (Swansea Memorial Public Library Minutes).

Swansea Memorial Public Library Association formed 30 September at meeting at Swansea Public School.

Swansea Memorial Public Library opened 30 November at Swansea Public School, Windermere Avenue.

1923
Swansea Public Library Board established. (Also called Swansea Memorial Free Library Board). First meeting held, 23 February, at home of Mrs. R.C. Smith.

1926
Swansea incorporated as village. First meeting of Swansea Memorial Free Public Library held 3 March in Swansea Public School for organization.

1959
Relocated to Swansea Municipal Building, 95 Lavinia Avenue. N.A. Armstrong, Architect. Building officially opened, 20 May.

1967
Swansea Public Library taken over by TPL, 1 January, with amalgamation of Swansea to Toronto.

1987
Swansea Municipal Building listed on Toronto Historical Board's Inventory of Heritage Properties, adopted by City Council, 19 May.

1991
Closed due to building renovation and retrofit, 13 April.

1993
Reopened 14 July.

2002
Hours change in service, 2 July.

2004
Extended weekly hours (35 hours per week) 2 February 2004 to 8 June 2005 during Runnymede closure.

More Information:

Collection Size:	10,049
Floor Space:	1,127 sq.ft. (105 sq. m.)

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Updated on: February 2, 2009


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