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Toronto Public Library

789 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (The Annex)
416-393-7000
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Ranked #11 of 233 attractions in Toronto
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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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I encourage all Toronto residents to obtain a library card and make use of the wonderful resources that the library provides.

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Clarkston, Michigan
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39 reviews 39 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Just stopped by to use their computer to check my Email. Very nice and helpful staff. Fast computers.

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Excellent place with limitless resources for people inclined towards books, films and community. Membershrip is free and is given based on residence proof and renewed on a yearly basis.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The service at most library locations is pretty bad. The attitude is mostly condescending. It is good some locations have a self serve checkout eliminating the need to deal with staff.

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Brampton, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Have not been since I was in highschool doing reasearch, but they are wll stocked and the building is visually appealing and well layed out

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Toronto, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I am at the library weekly and think that they offer a wonderful service. I reserve books online and receive an email when the books arrive. I also use the ebooks and find the website very easy to use. I am also impressed with the many programs offered at various branches and feel that the library provides an invaluable service... More

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

the public library has the biggest distribution of books, beating out NY! The atmosphere at the libraries are worth the visit, for the quiet, the staff support, the computers and as well as their return books anywhere policy. I also use Overdrive to DL books and I love it. Free, Easy, Comfortable and did I say FREE! Never underestimate the... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

The libraries are a great place to wile away a few hours. Many of them are in old, ornate buildings and have comfortable seating areas to stop and read for a while. They usually have a pretty good selection of books too.

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

I found some valuable very old information about a dear relative who died some years back from The Calgary Herald as it was all on 'microfishe'. This library is organized, elegant and the people are very friendly who work there.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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41 reviews 41 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

This library was amazing with it's different levels and displays. For anyone who loves books and wants a place to chill out and read, this is great place. There is no fee to get in. There are security guards.

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