Toronto Public Library in Toronto, ON

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Telephone:	+1 416-393-7703
Website:	www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
Address:	2161 Queen Street E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1J1 The Beach
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	230 ftLee Avenue 520 ftHambly Ave at Queen St East North Side 790 ftQueen Street East
Categories:	Libraries

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Today	9:00 am – 8:30 pm Closed now
Local time (Toronto)	8:37 AM Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Monday	9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday	9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday	9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday	–

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6 reviews of Toronto Public Library

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John G.

Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada

Beaches Library is one of two history filed library that I visited today. This library date back to 1916, while it had a few renovation over the years, notably in 2004 this library stand for the 100 years in had been in Kew Garden, Right on Queen street east, a busy and great area…
The library itself itself is pretty spacious from a program/theater area on first floor with circulation and childrens section. The second floor is a large adult area, with penty of resource, study space and computer to get what you need and even to get work done… its a fair quiet library
It also has a small thrid floor that can be just used a pure study space which is good for those who need a event more queit spot to study.

Elle R.

Place rating: 4
Downtown Core, Toronto, Canada

The location of this library is quite beautiful. It is situated right beside the kew beach park which has. A lovely garden. This is a beautifully preserved brick building which adds a historic feel to the beaches community.

Megan S.

Place rating: 4
Leslieville, Toronto, Canada

This has to be one of the better libraries in Toronto.
Amazing location. It’s right beside Kew Gardens and in the heart of the Beach. There are lots of other businesses around to grab a coffee, tea or snack from.
The library is housed in a beautiful historic building with high ceiling and lots of windows that like ample light in.
There are great facilities for studying. Multiple large tables are situated near power outlets.
As for the selection at the library, I’m not too sure. I use the library primarily for writing and bring my own materials.

Jennifer K.

Place rating: 4
Markham, Canada

I love Libraries! Especially a Nicely Air Conditioned library when it is just over 35C hot outside!
Beaches Library is like this big magnet… While my friends trying to walk down to the boardwalk and check out the scene at the beach… I just want to check out the scene in the library.
Cool!
Clean Washrooms!
Electric Outlets!
Free Wifi!
Plenty of Seating!
Nice architectural details… just like a cozy mansion!
Why is my phone ringing? I just want to stay here a little longer… I am not lost! I am at a happy place!
The Beaches Library!

Cheri D.

Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada

Woo! Another great Toronto Library.
It’s styled much like the Wychwood branch that i already love. Big & spacious, with high ceilings. There are lots of computers to work on, or you can bring your own and sit at one of the many tables or comfy chairs on the second floor. I sat at one of the tables beside a big window overlooking Queen St. It was perfect for when i wanted to gaze longingly at people walking their dogs while i was cozy inside, sipping my Tim Hortons tea while I uploaded pics on the free wi-fi. Yeah!
Plus i love the giant owl on the front steps of the library…

Deanna W.

Place rating: 4
New York, NY

The Beaches library is located adjacent to Kew Gardens in the Beaches neighborhood of Toronto and serves its neighborhood admirably. The library is one of three identical branches built with Carnegie grant money the other branches being Wychwood and High Park.
Inside one can slip in for a relaxing reading afternoon or a tough study workout as there are plenty of chairs and work tables spread throughout. What’s impressive about the Beaches library is the interior, the soaring arched ceilings, the expansive view onto the street/gardens from the glass windows and the pretty and majestic floral carpeting covering the levels.
Fairly quiet library save for the occasional baby tantrum, the beaches library is a nice, clean space for all library lovers.