Locations
An Audio and Video Studio is available at the following locations. Please call to inquire about availability, booking and equipment.
- Agincourt (part time recording studio space) - 416-396-3717
- Albion (part time recording studio space) - 416-394-5184
- Fort York - 416-393-6203
- North York Central Library - 416-395-5646
- Richview - 416-394-5151
- Toronto Reference Library - 416-393-7007
The Digital Innovation Hubs at Downsview and Scarborough Civic Centre do not have recording studios.
What We Offer
The studio spaces provide users with the equipment and software required to work on audio and video projects: film a movie; shoot a commercial; work on a video for school; record a song; or create a podcast.
Available at the start of your booking:
- iMac with Adobe CC, Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, and Ableton Live
- Studio Speakers
- Green Screen or Wall
- Studio Lighting Kit
Additional equipment can be signed out to your library card including: video cameras, tripods, microphones, a MIDI keyboard, and more.
How to Book the Studio
The Studio is available free of charge during regular library hours.
- A valid Toronto Public Library card is required.
- Reservations are limited to a maximum of two hours a day.
- Reservations can be made up to three business days in advance at Toronto Reference Library and a week in advance at other locations.
- Only 1 member of a group is allowed to book for the group.
- Reservations are held for 10 minutes, so make sure you arrive on time.
- Drop-in use is possible if the Studio is available.
Guidelines for Using the Studio
The purpose of the room is for audio and video production. If you need to edit your project afterwards, please book one of the workstations available in the Digital Innovation Hub.
- Staff reserve the right to enter the studio at any time.
- Rooms must be left in good order.
- Be mindful of sound levels, the space is not sound proof.
- No food or drink are allowed in the space.
- The library asks for your cooperation in maintaining a welcome environment conducive to study and enjoyable use of the library. Staff make every effort to apply these rules in a fair, dignified and positive manner for the benefit of all.