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Taylor Memorial Branch (TA)

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

Facilities for people with disabilities

1440 Kingston Rd.
Toronto, ON, M1N 1R3
416-396-8939

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Programs

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Directions
Closest major intersection: Kingston Rd. and Warden Ave.
Located at northwest corner of Kingston Rd. and Warden Ave.

Parking
Free - parking for 4 cars including 1 disabled. Also street parking. Parking on northeast side of Kingston Rd. in laneway north of TD CanadaTrust parking lot.

Public Transit
TTC Warden bus #69 from Warden subway station.
TTC Kingston Rd. bus #12 from Victoria Park subway station.

Collections Available

Books on Tape or CD/Audiobooks/Cassette books
English as a Second Language Materials - Adult
Language Learning Kits
Large Print Collection

Services

Book Drop - 24 Hours
Internet/Microsoft Office computers (7)
Seating (39)

Equipment for people with disabilities

Magnifiers - hand held or stand

Historical Background

1962
Opened by the Scarborough Public Library Board in the former Taylor family home (built 1921), September. Fred Taylor transferred the property to the municipality of Scarborough "for the purpose of a branch library and no other purpose." Library named in memory of Taylor's first wife, Florence Nightingale Taylor.

1984
Original branch demolished.

1985
Redeveloped branch opened, May. Officially opened June 24. Architect: A. M. Ingleson Associates. Recipient of an Urban Design Award, presented by the Scarborough Planning Board under the sponsorship of Scarborough Council.

More Information

Collection Size:	29,687
Floor Space:	5,000 sq. ft. (465 sq. m.)

Meeting Rooms
For booking information call: 416-396-8939

Room rental information and application forms

Room Type	SIZE (sq. ft.)	SEATING – lecture style	SEATING - classroom style	EQUIPMENT

Multi- Purpose Room	500	40	24	- chairs - tables - mini fridge - movie screen
Note: Fire Code Occupancy: 46

Comments: - Wheelchair access

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Updated on: November 30, 2009


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