Toronto Reference Library, Public research library in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Reference Library spans 426,535 square feet across four double floors, featuring glass elevations and open spaces filled with natural light.
Raymond Moriyama designed this central branch of the Toronto Public Library system, which opened its doors to readers in January 1977.
The library contains over 1.6 million items, including extensive collections of books, manuscripts, microfilms, and vinyl records spanning multiple languages and subjects.
The facility provides 1,250 study spaces, public computers, 3D printers, meeting rooms, and a self-publishing book press for Toronto Public Library members.
The Holmes Reading Room houses special collections dedicated to Arthur Conan Doyle, including a Victorian-style room inspired by 221B Baker Street.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1977
Architects: Raymond Moriyama
Part of: Toronto Public Library
Address: 789 Yonge Street M4W 2G8 M4W 2G8
Website: https://torontopubliclibrary.ca/torontoreferencelibrary
GPS coordinates: 43.67180,-79.38670
Latest update: May 17, 2025 06:32
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