Toronto Public Library, Toronto

Name: Toronto Public Library
Address: 789 Yonge St., Toronto, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-393-7000

#486 among attractions in Toronto

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Toronto Public Library is a public library system in Toronto, Ontario. It is the largest public library system in Canada, and in 2008 had averaged a higher circulation per capita than any other public library system internationally, making it the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world. Within North America, it also had the highest circulation and visitors when compared to other large urban systems. Established as the library of the Mechanics' Institute in 1830, the Toronto Public Library now consists of 100 branch libraries and has over 12 million items in its collection. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 43°40'18"N, 79°23'13"W

Address

789 Yonge St.Midtown (Yorkville)Toronto Canada

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+1 416-393-7000

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Toronto Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Ontario Museum, Mink Mile, Manulife Centre, Philosopher's Walk.

0.5 miSW
Huge range of culture and nature exhibits
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
13 min walk • The Royal Ontario Museum, often referred to as the ROM, is a premier cultural and historical beacon in the heart of Toronto, Canada. This illustrious institution is not only the largest museum in the country but also ranks among the top museums in the world dedicated...
~1140 ftSW
Shopping district, Shopping
Mink Mile, Toronto
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, the Mink Mile is an iconic shopping district that boasts a reputation as one of North America's most luxurious stretches of retail. This prestigious boulevard, situated along Bloor Street between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, is...
~980 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Manulife Centre, Toronto
5 min walk • The Manulife Centre is located on the southeast corner of Bay and Bloor streets, along the Mink Mile and adjacent to the southern edge of the Yorkville district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miSW
Hiking, Park, Quad
Philosopher's Walk, Toronto
14 min walk • Philosopher's Walk is a scenic footpath located in the St George campus of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. It runs in the north–south direction along the ravine landscape created by Taddle Creek, once a natural waterway that was buried during the Industrial Age and is now flowing underground.
~1990 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Gym
Yorkville Village, Toronto
10 min walk • Yorkville Village is a shopping mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the Yorkville neighbourhood, along Avenue Road, north of Bloor Street. Prior to its redevelopment which concluded on January 25, 2016, it was known as Hazelton Lanes.
0.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Redeemer, Toronto
11 min walk • The Church of the Redeemer is an Anglican church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The small church is prominently located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Avenue Road, near the Royal Ontario Museum.
0.5 miSE
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
13 min walk • The Paul Kane House is a heritage structure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Paul Kane, an important early Canadian artist, purchased the property in 1853 and built a cottage on the site.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Gardiner Museum, Toronto
11 min walk • The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is a ceramics museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The museum is situated within University of Toronto's St. George campus, in downtown Toronto. The 4,299.2-square-metre museum building was designed by Keith Wagland, with further expansions and renovations done by KPMB Architects.
~850 ftW
Park
Yorkville, Toronto
5 min walk • Yorkville is a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and it is considered part of "The Annex" neighbourhood officially.
~610 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Masonic Temple, Toronto
3 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north-west corner of Davenport Road and Yonge Street.
~1990 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Basil's Church, Toronto
10 min walk • St. Basil's Church, built in 1856, is the founding church of the Congregation of St. Basil in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the college church of St. Michael's College, Toronto, and a parish church serving a large local congregation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Toronto Public Library open?

Toronto Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Toronto Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Toronto Reference Library, Toronto (1 min walk), Mideastro Yorkville, Toronto (2 min walk), Hudson's Bay Centre, Toronto (3 min walk), The Silver Dollar Room, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Toronto Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toronto Public Library:

Metro

Bloor-Yonge • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Bay • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Bloor Street West • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)
Davenport Road • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)

Tram

Yonge Street • Lines: 306, 506 (19 min walk)
Bay Street • Lines: 306, 506 (20 min walk)