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Toronto Public Library

789 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416-393-7000
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Ranked #9 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Libraries
Description: This beautiful building contains a dramatic interior complete with pool and waterfall.
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Toronto, Canada
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“Toronto Public Library - the best thing about Toronto”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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I have long thought the TPL is the best thing about Toronto. The local community-based branches are usually run by people who love books and read them, and quite often are also storytellers. There are books in the languages spoken by people in the community - any given branch might have Urdu or Arabic or Spanish or Vietnamese.... Free wifi... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Poor, sourly, service - always!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Now with self serve checkouts, I do not need to deal with the horrid service! More

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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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“WONDERFUL”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

What's not to love about any library. Our Library is one of the most enjoyable libraries to visit. More

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Alberta, Canada
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196 reviews 196 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
“One of Canada's best libraries”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

It has everything you could possibly need in a library, plus some of the best librarians in the world to help you find it. More

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Toronto, Canada
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80 reviews 80 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“check it out”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

There are usually readings and other activities on the offer here. The building has been undergoing construction but it is almost over. There is a used bookstore inside the building with good prices. More

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Toronto
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Toronto libraries are great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Toronto Public Libraries are great. They have an incredible selection of books. You can select a book at any locationa nd will be sent to where you ask for it to go. For free. Many of them re interesting architecturally and others act as community hubs for meetings, lectures etc. They greatly enhance the liveability of the city. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Efficient and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Great selection of books and other media. Comfortable seating for browsing the libaray's collections. More

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Toronto, Canada
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“The Best deal in Canada”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I will hardly ever walk past a TPL, unless I am short of time, were can you go browse for new books, videos, dvd's you name it pick them up return them were ever, staff is knowledgeble, 99 % friendly, let's face it with the closure a few weeks ago, my life was simply not the same More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Great Place to Hangout!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Great staff, short wait time for material, e-books, books on CD and regular books, lets not forget Computers, all free to use. Quite and peaceful. More

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Toronto, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“the place to be in Toronto”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

I am a regular at TPL. ANything you can think of - they have. Toronto Public Library caters to the people, residents of Toronto. They have excellent services, programs, events, etc. It is difficult to describe how many different things they offer. There are 99 branches all across the city. You can take items from any of the libraries as... More

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