Toronto Public Library

Service: Toronto Reference Library

Record #: MET0658
Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-395-5577 ; Answerline: 416-397-5981 ; TTY Relay Service: 7-1-1
Website www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
789 Yonge St
Toronto, ON
Canada M4W 2G8
Intersection Yonge St and Bloor St E
Mailing Address 789 Yonge St 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M4W 2G8
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Adult reference and research library with materials in over 80 languages

  • access to computers, Internet, printers
  • information and programs for newcomers
  • job search programs and materials
  • language learning materials
  • arts, picture and video collections

Services for People with Disabilities: equipment, collections

Digital Innovation Hub: 3D printing, sound and video production, green screen technology

  • self-publishing press


IntelliSearch: 416-393-7241; customized bibliographic search service providing quick access to databases, fee

Book a Librarian: service for personal assistance with information needs

Marilyn and Charles Baillie Special Collections Centre: includes the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection and the Baldwin Collection of Canadiana

Bram and Bluma Appel Salon: event rentals space

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-8:30 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1:30 pm-5 pm (except holiday weekends)
Areas Served Toronto
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call or visit website for information
Languages English, French
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories 3D Printing ; Braille Materials/Collections ; Graphic/Digital Design Services ; Job Search Resource Centres ; Language Instruction ; Makerspaces ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Libraries

Agency Overview