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| Toronto Public Library: Toronto Reference Library |
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| 789 Yonge Street , Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 |
| Telephone: 416-395-5577 |
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| District: South (former City of Toronto and East York) |
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| Architect and year: |
| Raymond Moriyama , 1977 |
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
Ajon Moriyama |
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Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:45 pm |
Sunday: 1:30 pm to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:45 pm |
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| One of Toronto’s landmark buildings and busiest public spaces, the Toronto Reference Library opened in 1977 with an addition in 1994. Designed by architect Raymond Moriyama and a winner of a Governor General's Medal for Architecture, the building currently is undergoing a $30 million expansion and revitalization. |
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| Event information: |
| Special events: Saturday at 2pm join a member of the Toronto Reference Library's revitalization team, architect Gord Doherty for an informative discussion about the exciting ongoing renovation of Toronto Reference Library. At 11am, 12 noon and 3pm: Join Toronto Reference Library staff for a "white-gloved" behind the scenes tour of the building. Visit the closed off, extensive stacks area and see some of the library's rarest treasures. |
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| Photography permitted: | Filming permitted: |
| Interior | Yes tripod: | Interior | Yes tripod: |
| Exterior | Yes tripod: | Exterior | Yes tripod: |
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| Getting there: Click here for map. |
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| TTC (nearest station) Bloor Station Bus/streetcar: n/a |
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| Visit their web site: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hou_az_trl.jsp |
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Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Paid Food/Bev: Yes
Highlights: Exhibit New this year |