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Reading area in the Metropolitan Toronto Library with lounge chairs facing large windows and ta ...
Metropolitan Toronto Library, reading area
Reading area in the Metropolitan Toronto Library with lounge chairs facing large windows and tall plants in the foreground.

Metropolitan Toronto Library, reading area

Names
Format
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Toronto Public Library. Toronto Reference Library
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Bloor Street East
Neighbourhood:Yorkville
North-south street:Yonge Street
Province or state:Ontario
Medium
ProvenanceToronto Public Library Archives
CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Public Library
Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0318
Picture of tables and large study area in the Metropolitan Toronto Library with two people seat ...
Metropolitan Toronto Library, study area
1977
Image shows a library branch interior with some desks, book stacks and a fireplace. There is st ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt (later Dufferin/St. Clair) Branch, Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior: Adult Reading Room, north side
1921
Photo of a librarian reading a book to a group of children seated around her on the floor. 
Librarian Sadie Bush reading to children at Boys and Girls House, Toronto Public Library
Approximately 1935
Metropolitan Toronto Library Artist's Rendering - 1st Proposal Exterior at Night
Metropolitan Toronto Library Artist's Rendering - 1st Proposal Exterior at Night
1973
Picture of pond and water fountain in the lobby of library with people waiting for elevators in ...
Metropolitan Toronto Library, first floor
1977
Official Opening of Metropolitan Toronto Central Library
Official Opening of Metropolitan Toronto Central Library
2 November 1977
Picture of first floor decorative carved wooden fence curving around study area with study tabl ...
Metropolitan Toronto Library, first floor wooden fence
1977
Official opening of Metropolitan Toronto Library, November 2, 1977
Official opening of Metropolitan Toronto Library, November 2, 1977
2 November 1977
Orange due date card.
Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library Languages & Literature Department Audio/Circulation desk due date card
12 August 1998
A woman stands near a table where children are reading. The surrounding walls are covered with ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
1964?
People browse reading material in the children's area of a library.
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
1964?
Mural painting on upper interior wall of library above book shelves. 
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior. Adult Reading Room, north wing, east wall showing G. A. Reid murals, completed in 1926
1933