Locations
Recording studios are available at the following locations. Please call to inquire about availability, booking and equipment.
- Toronto Reference Library - 416-393-7007
- Fort York - 416-393-6203
- Agincourt (part time recording studio space) - 416-396-3717
- Albion (part time recording studio space) - 416-394-5184
The hubs at Downsview and Scarborough Civic Centre do not have recording studios.
What We Offer
The studio spaces provides users a quiet environment and equipment and software to work on audio and visual projects: film a new movie; shoot a commercial; work on a video for school; record a song; or create a podcast.
Available at Toronto Reference Library
Available at the start of your booking:
- Apojee Quartet- Professional audio interface and studio control center
- Studio Speakers
- Green Wall
- Lighting Kit: Includes 2 x 500 watts light bulbs and 2 x softboxes on tripod
Additional equipment that can be signed out to your library card:
- Canon Rebel T5 SLR Camera
- Canon XA10 Video Camera
- Canon VIXIA HFR40 Video Camera
- Nikon Coolpix L620 Camera
- Audio-Technica Studio Microphone Pack
- Audio-Technica LAV Mic Kit
- Nektar Impact LX61 Midi Controller Keyboard
- Numark iDJPro Kit
- Studio Headphones
- Macbook (Wirecast Software installed for Green Screen Productions)
- Black Magic Ultra Studio Express
- Microphone table stand
- Camera Tripods
Available at Fort York
Available at the start of your booking:
- iMac Workstation with Garageband, Audacity, Adobe Audition, Cubase Pro 8.5, Logic Pro X, Reason 8 for audio; Final Cut Pro X, iMovie and Adobe Premiere for video
- Studio Speakers
- Green Screen
- Lighting Kit: Includes 3 x LED panel lights
- Simmons SDXpress2 Electronic Drum Kit – Shared with Toronto Reference Library. Please check with us prior to your appointment
Additional equipment that can be signed out to your library card:
- Canon Vixia HF G20
- Canon Vixia XA20
- Sony NEX-6
- Microphones: Shure SM58 (x2) and AKG C214 (x2)
- Audio-Technica LAV Mic Kit
- M-Audio AXIOM 61Midi Controller Keyboard
- DJ Equipment: Pioneer XDJ-R1 and Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z1 (x3)
- Studio Headphones
- Black Magic Intensity Extreme
- Microphone table stand
- Camera Tripods
- Ableton Push controller
- Novation Launchpad S
- Windows Laptop (includes FL Studio 12 music creation software)
How to Book the Studio
The Studio is available free of charge during regular library hours. Book the Studio at Toronto Reference Library by calling 416-393-7007 or at Fort York by calling 416-393-6240.
- 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 Fort York Branch. No bookings on Sunday
- 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
- An adult must accompany children under 10 years at all times
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.
- The library is not responsible for unattended personal belongings. You must keep valuables with you at all times.
- 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.