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From Flickr: “Metropolitan Toronto Library, Yonge St., e. side, between Asquith Ave. & Collier St.; INTERIOR.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

To celebrate the completion of the Toronto Reference Library Revitalization project, here is a photograph of the Toronto Reference Library (then known as the Metropolitan Toronto Library) upon its opening in 1977. The Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), is holding a revitalization celebration on Friday, September 19 at 4pm Read More →

From Flickr: “Mechanics’ Institute, Church St., n.e. cor. Adelaide St. E.; Interior, reference library.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

Staff and members of the Toronto Mechanics’ Institute, at Church and Adelaide (Evening Telegram, September 8, 1908). In the 1800s, working men paid an annual subscription to a Mechanics’ Institute to read books, mainly on technical subjects. This one eventually became the Toronto Public Library. We pin it in honour Read More →