Thorncliffe Branch

48 Thorncliffe Park Drive (off Overlea Blvd.)

Library  Welcomes Community Back to Thorncliffe Branch
Located in one of Toronto’s most densely populated communities, the fully renovated and expanded Thorncliffe Branch reopened on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

The Foundation invites the public to visit and enjoy the renovated Thorncliffe Branch located at 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive (off Overlea Blvd). Among other renovations, the Thorncliffe Branch is the third branch to house a KidsStop, an interactive play area supporting early children's literacy.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community back to Thorncliffe Branch,” said City Librarian Jane Pyper, “We anticipate being very busy as the neighbourhood rediscovers its library – with an excellent collection of books and DVDs, a KidsStop, free access to wireless Internet service, a beautiful reading lounge for adults and great resources for kids and teens, there is something for everyone.”

This beautifully expanded library features many exciting enhancements for the public to enjoy:

• Double the size: A completely renovated 10,000 square foot facility.
• Longer hours: Now open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 8:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
• A library that is easier to use: Complete barrier-free access to the building including the front entrance, all collections and lounge areas, community rooms, a family washroom and Express Check-in and Check-out.
• New Early Literacy Resources: KidsStop, a hands-on, interactive early literacy centre where pre-school children and their parents and caregivers learn the six important skills to get kids ready for reading.
• Expanded technology: 21 public access computers (a 91% increase), free Wi-Fi internet access and CD listening stations.
• More to enjoy: Over 11,000 new books, CDs, magazines and DVDs.
• Your home away from home: Reading lounges for adults and children, a vibrant teen zone with a large screen TV.
• More meeting space for the community: Bookable meeting room and a small study room.

OTHER BRANCHES

The Annette Street branch celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2009.

For more information on the Annette Street Branch, click here.

To make a donation to the Annette Street Branch Centenary Project, click here.

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