Toronto Public Library (TPL) is the biggest and busiest public library system in North America, with 100 branches and two bookmobiles that serve neighbourhoods across the city. Here are 10 branches in the system with some unique offerings to check out.
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Toronto Public Library The Toronto Public Library is home to 100 branches. Here are some the most notable ones.
Albion branch The Albion branch features three reading gardens so book lovers can enjoy reading outdoors. (TPL photo) (Clive Sewell/Toronto Public Library-Clive Sewell)
Bloor/Gladstone branch Bloor/Gladstone, one of Toronto’s oldest operating branches, is a designated heritage building and features a striking modern addition. (Steven Evans/photo)
Lillian H. Smith, Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books at Lillian H. Smith branch features over 80,000 items including book-related art, toys, games and archival items on authorship and promotion of books for young readers. (TPL photo) (CLIVE SEWELL)
North York Central Library The Fabrication Studio at the North York Central Library offers free access to equipment for sewing, embroidery, vinyl printing and more. (TPL photo) (Michelle De Marco )
S. Walter Stewart branch The Sensory Room at S. Walter Stewart branch is a self-service, child-led interactive space created with children with sensory processing needs in mind. (TPL photo)
Scarborough Civic Centre branch The opening of the Scarborough Civic Centre branch was a significant milestone as it marked the library’s 100th branch. (TPL photo)
Toronto Reference Library The Arthur Conan Doyle Room, located on the 5th floor, houses part of TPL’s Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, one of the world's largest research collections devoted to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. (TPL photo)
Wychwood branch Wychwood branch, one of TPL’s Carnegie libraries, reopened in 2022 after a significant expansion and renovation. The 1916 building blends modern and historical features. (doublespace photography)
York Woods branch The newly renovated York Woods branch features a Digital Innovation Hub. Located in 10 branches across the city, Digital Innovation Hubs offer access to professional software, computers, 3D printers and other specialized equipment. (LISALOGANPHOTOGRAPHY)
Yorkville branch Yorkville is home to The Pride Collection, which features fiction and nonfiction about the culture, history and life experience of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. (TORONTOPUBLICLIBR)
