The Toronto Public Library operates a total of 100 branch libraries across Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Current branches NameNeighbourhoodOpenedBuiltCollection size NotesImageAgincourtAgincourt19181991176,367 Originally the Agincourt Association Library for the village of Agincourt and located at Agincourt Continuation School, joined Library Board of the Township of Scarborough in 1955 (later renamed Scarborough Public Library). Moved from Agincourt Mall location in 1991 to 155 Bonis Avenue as Agincourt District Branch.Albert CampbellScarborough Junction19711971120,658Named after Albert Campbell; operated as Albert Campbell District Branch prior to 1998. The library renovated from 2019 to 2022.AlbionSmithfield19651973133,268AlderwoodAlderwood1958199949,830Amesbury ParkAmesbury1967196739,287Annette StreetThe Junction1888190939,083Carnegie libraryArmour HeightsArmour Heights1982198226,528Barbara FrumLawrence Manor19921992138,657Replaced Bathurst Heights Regional Library. Named after Barbara Frum.BeachesThe Beaches1914191654,089Carnegie library built in 1916BendaleBendale1834196138,957Founded as the Scarboro' Subscription Library and then became the Scarborough Mechanics' Institute. In 1955 became one of the first three branches of the Scarborough Public Library.Black CreekDownsview1968200232,052Located in the North York Sheridan MallBloor/GladstoneDufferin Grove1911191159,825Reopened after renovations in 2009BrentwoodThe Kingsway1955195597,432Etobicoke's main library from 1955 to 1966BridlewoodL'Amoreaux1976199259,472At Bridlewood MallBrookbanksParkwoods1968196849,023Burrows HallMalvern1998199853,137CedarbraeWoburn19661966158,760Operated as Cederbrae District Branch prior to 1998CentennialBranson1966196636,360Closed in 2024 for demolition and reconstruction. The new library is slated to open in 2027. A temporary branch has opened in the nearby Finchurst Plaza.City HallDowntown1965196536,683Inside Toronto City HallCliffcrestCliffcrest1972200830,087College/ShawLittle Italy1984198437,123Danforth/CoxwellEast Danforth1989198952,136Daniel G. HillRunnymede1951197546,429Originally named Jane/Dundas; renamed in the 2020s following the controversy surrounding Henry Dundas's impact on abolitionDavenportDavenport1988198815,971Dawes RoadO'Connor-Parkview1976197648,472Replaced Woodbine Gardens branchDeer ParkDeer Park1905195274,088Don MillsDon Mills19611961128,059DownsviewDownsview1962196283,604Dufferin/St. ClairCorso Italia1921192138,883EatonvilleEatonville1964196473,786Eglinton SquareGolden Mile1955196544,306In Eglinton Square Shopping CentreElmbrook ParkEringate1988198835,929Ethennonnhawahstihnen'Bayview Village2023202343,145Opened in 2023 and located inside the Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library behind the Bessarion station southern entrance, the library hosts collections and services from the former Bayview branch.Evelyn GregorySilverthorn1968196842,632Named in honour of York Public Library Chief Librarian Evelyn GregoryFairviewDon Valley Village19721976218,432Adjacent to Fairview MallFlemingdon ParkFlemingdon Park1981198148,177Forest HillForest Hill1955196256,398Fort YorkCityPlace20142013 - Gerrard/AshdaleLittle India1924192452,172Goldhawk ParkMilliken1992199258,182GuildwoodGuildwood1974197430,034High ParkRoncesvalles1916191655,794Carnegie libraryHighland CreekHighland Creek1889199445,712Founded as the Highland Creek Mechanics' InstituteHillcrestHillcrest Village1975197548,104Humber BayHumber Bay1925195129,517Etobicoke Public Library headquarters 1951–1955HumberwoodHumberwood1996199639,652Located in the Humberwood Community CentreHumber SummitHumber Summit1974197424,225Jane/SheppardDownsview1989200931,668JonesLeslieville1962196233,290Junction TriangleJunction Triangle2025202523,003Opened on 20 August 2025. At 10,000 square feet, it is more than triple the size of the former Perth/Dupont branch it replaced.Kennedy/EglintonIonview1988198834,331In Liberty Square Shopping PlazaLeasideLeaside1944195060,607Lillian H. SmithGrange Park19221995122,412Originally the Boys & Girls House. Focus on children's literature. Named after Boys & Girls House founder Lillian H. Smith.LockeLawrence Park1949194970,804Named after chief librarian George Locke.Long BranchLong Branch1944195434,305Main StreetUpper Beaches1903192144,279MalvernMalvern19821982149,256Complete renovation and expansion in 2003Maria A. ShchukaFairbank19511951106,228Named after Maria A. Shchuka, York Head Librarian from 1979 to 1996MaryvaleMaryvale1982198252,793Inside Parkway MallMcGregor ParkDorset Park1960200443,994Mimico CentennialMimico1915196648,591Originally was a Carnegie library, but was demolished in 1966MorningsideWest Hill, Toronto1968200647,530Mount Dennis Mount Dennis1923195146,982Library renovated and reopened in 2013Mount PleasantDavisville Village1992199219,654New TorontoNew Toronto1921199440,427North York Central LibraryNorth York Centre19591987542,218Northern DistrictNorth Toronto19091975177,153Previously located at 14 St. Clements Avenue from 1922 to 1975.Northern ElmsRexdale1991200524,983Oakwood Village LibraryOakwood1997199737,647PalmerstonSeaton Village1971197139,802Pape/DanforthThe Danforth1929192964,490ParkdaleParkdale, Toronto1881196474,065ParliamentCabbagetown1955196960,663Pleasant ViewPleasant View1975197540,413Port UnionPort Union1974198441,474Located inside Port Union Community Recreation Centre.Queen/SaulterRiverside1979198019,523In the Ralph Thornton Community CentreRexdaleRexdale1959195935,431RichviewRichview19661966198,928RiverdaleRiverdale1888191068,221Carnegie libraryRunnymedeBloor West Village1904193073,075Designed by John M. LyleS. Walter StewartOld East York1950196097,466Named after S. Walter Stewart, first chair of the East York library boardSandersonAlexandra Park1968196864,914Named in honour of chief librarian Charles SandersonScarborough Civic CentreScarborough City Centre2015201540,000Located within Scarborough Civic CentreSpadina RoadThe Annex1977197742,573St. Clair/SilverthornThe Junction1981198121,007Was featured in the opening credits of the former TVO kids' show BookmiceSt. James TownSt. James Town2004200459,802St. LawrenceSt. Lawrence1982198229,617To be replaced by a new much larger 30,000 square foot facility at 339 Queen Street East by late 2028.SteelesSteeles1987198748,086At Bamburgh Gardens PlazaSwansea MemorialSwansea1923195910,049Taylor MemorialBirch Cliff1962198529,687Named after Florence Nightingale Taylor, wife of John Taylor, who donated his home for the original library buildingThorncliffeThorncliffe Park1961197041,752Todmorden RoomPape Village196119618,874Toronto Reference LibraryYorkville190919771,653,665Largest public reference library in Canada. The previous location at College and St. George became the Koffler Student Centre.Victoria VillageVictoria Village1967196730,504WestonWeston1858191443,686Carnegie libraryWoodside SquareAgincourt1977197766,076At Woodside Square Mall. Relocated from former location (renovated 1989) at northwest exit to current location next to former Dominion's store in 2007.Woodview ParkEmery1964196423,130WychwoodBracondale Hill1880191651,433Carnegie library, renovation and expansion project completed in 2022York WoodsJane and Finch19701970120,199YorkvilleYorkville1884190762,240Carnegie library
Former branches NameNeighbourhoodOpenedClosedBuiltCollection sizeNotesImageBayviewBayview Village19662023200243,145Located inside Bayview Village Shopping Centre. Closed in 2023, and collection was transferred to and replaced by Ethennonnhawahstihnen' branch.Central LibraryUniversity of Toronto190919771909Ontario's largest Carnegie library, it served as the main branch until 1977 with the opening of the Toronto Reference Library and now houses the University of Toronto Bookstore.Downtown BranchDowntown19281965 First located at Old City Hall 1911, 42 Adelaide Street West in 1928, 39 King Street West in 1952 (now Bank of Nova Scotia Building) and 25 Richmond Street West (now Cloud Garden) in 1956. Closed in 1965 and replaced by City Hall branch.Mechanics' InstituteDowntown188319271853Served as the first home of the Toronto Public Library, and as the main branch until 1909, but was closed in 1927Perth/DupontWest Junction Triangle19772025198323,003Replaced by Junction Triangle branchUrban AffairsDowntown Toronto191120111992346,650Previously located at Metro Hall, the branch was closed September 14, 2011, and the collection moved to the Toronto Reference Library.Yorkdale BranchYorkdale–Glen Park19691993 Former branch located inside Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
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External links A-Z list of branches at the Toronto Public Library