Centennial Library is right across from North York Hospital Urgent Care Unit and next to Herbert H…read moreCarnegie Centennial Centre. I can imagine people hanging out after dropping off their kids next door for activities or just picking up some reading materials before heading over for the usual long wait at any Ontario Hospitals... The library does have it's own small parking lot and I doubt that it will be too busy as the library itself is really small.... There are some floral wing chairs which looks kind of dated but it might fit into some English Cottage deco? Great if you want to pick up some Best Bet 7 days loan material but the collections here are really small...

It's a small branch with a small parking lot right across from the hospital. Which is why I stop…read morehere. I had some time to kill before I had to pick up my brother from his appointment. I could spend my time at tim Horton at the plaza but library seem like a better idea. Their collection was limited but I grab a James Patterson book an Sat in one of comfortable chair near the Windows. Too bad the weather was dreadful but seem like a peaceful way to relax and read while waiting

I used to visit this library often as an undergraduate student. Back then, it was called North York…read moreReference Library, which was a part of North York City Centre. Likely due to the amalgamation in the late 90's, the Toronto Public Library couldn't have two reference libraries. The Toronto Reference Library retained its name. This one changed its name to North York Central Library. I don't recall when the North York City Centre subway station changed its name to North York Centre. I remember frequenting Coles and the food court back then. I should go back. I'm sure everything looks and is different. I like this library a lot. It's spacious. If you need a place to quietly read a book or study, there were plenty of tables and chairs to do it. It's still the case to this day. It's a popular place for students to visit, do research, and study. I like that there are lots of floors to spread out. There were seven when I was last there. This library went through major renovations back in 2017. Three floors were affected. This section was reopened a year later. These days, it has auditorium, a Braille writer, magnifiers, and wheelchair-accessible furniture. It also has wifi. I always liked the DVDs, CDs, and other media formats. This library had the best selection. I miss having a Toronto library card. Back then, I used to live in Toronto before I moved to Markham with my parents. I then studied in Toronto, so having a library card was free. I neither work nor live in Toronto. I refuse to shell out money for a Toronto library card. Instead, I'm content with my Markham, Mississauga, and Brampton ones. (43)

Went here to study for the first time and it is a very popular place. Many floors with a crazy…read moreamount of tables and chairs. I went there at around 11am and was happy to grab a table in by the windows. I stayed there till closing and must say that it is a good spot if you want to study in groups or individually. The single study booths are hard to grab as they are on a first come first serve basis.

Jane and Sheppard is one of more modern libraries in the system. According to the history this…read morebranch has moved around a few times from being a community to a mall and its current spot. Look at both the pervious two spaces, this is much better library for current spacing, Its an average sized branch, with a good collection,helpful staff, about 10 computer, it has quiet study rooms and for what I saw with kids who seem to be here for thier lunch it was a bit noisy and rowdy, but it seem all branches seem to have issue with kids, more the smaller onces since staffing isnt a good, you may see 2-3. The nice feature of Jane and Sheppard is that it does lend out laptops and from the website this branche seem to have most. There are another 4 branch that have this feature but its nice to hae. Mount Dennis is near as well but its helpful As nice as open window design is, I see what the bad side is. Alot of light and heat coming in and seem this branch doesnt have AC, My true rating woulf 3.5 but I feel like this minor issue that probably will be fixed.

I come here a lot with my friends after school. The staffs are very nice and my friend even knows…read moreone of the staff. The things that are bad is that the library is near the hood. So a lot of kids from the hood comes there all the time to play games on the computer. My 2 friends and I once got chase by my other friend's friend (he's not really my friend, he's just a guy in my class that I know. He also hangs out with really weird ppl). We literally ran around the whole library just to get away from him.

I was impressed with the diversity of their collections. They have Chinese, French, Italian,…read moreSpanish, Gujarati, Tagalog, Tamil, Hindi, Turkish, and Vietnamese books and dvds. There are lots of available computers upstairs and downstairs. Many tables and chairs for reading, studying or doing work. They have an auditorium that seats 74, three meeting rooms and even a kitchen. Some of the staff are friendly while others are a little cold but all were helpful. Only two bathrooms with one stall each, the bathroom downstairs was dirty. With dated furnishings and large stains in the carpet, this branch is badly in need of a renovation. It was a Tuesday night at 7:30pm and the place was noisy with lots of kids, better to come earlier on a weekday when kids are in school. Small designated (free) parking lot but you can park in the adjoining Metro parking lot.

Between the noise on main floor from the kids and random I guess homeless dude, its hard to get…read moresome peace, the bottom floor seem to relieve this a bit but it seem during my stay but the kids seem like to play with elevator. This could be an issue as possible fire hazzard, i dont know if staff upstairs are doing anything but doesnt seem to be case down here It a shame because this bottom floor seem ideal for studying but I guess would be best to come in morning for that. This library seem to have about 30 computer most on ground floor, and right now the one is basement seem to be used well. There is alot of seating and enough oulets that if you could get some quiet, it could make a good place to study but I can hear yelling from upstairs and noise Probably going to stay clear of this one, seem to be worse the others I have been to despite being one of more functional and space credited but the noise of the kids and mess of a library is it would take away from that. I think i over stay here long enough I have only been here maybe half an hour and that all I can take since these kids have been misbehaving for past 10 minutes or so. Well time to treck upstair to see the choas. Also, there is tool library where you can rent power tools depending on the membership you buy. They arent connected to tpl but this only library thwt has one of their tool libraries in it

Newly renovated. Beautiful new work areas with high atrium windows…read more I just love coming here now to get some serious work done. There are ample on-desk plugs and little lamps. Wooden tables. WiFi is slow but dependable and easy to connect to - no nonsense (although on mobile, the I Agree button is quite tiny; on desktop it's not a problem). Very nice place. Numerous, helpful staff. Very secure and safe place. Be careful moms - the men's bathroom has a strange sign that makes it look like it's a family bathroom (because it bears strong resemblance to family bathroom signage)- it's not- it's just a men's bathroom with handicap accommodations.

One time I was walking to Yorkwoods Library. I saw a small group of teens wearing school uniforms…read morefooling around outside the Yorkwoods Threater. I passed amongst them when they sort of surrounding me. I looked down & ignored them when I heard some racial slurs targeting me. Out of the blue, I felt that some of these teenagers were throwing rocks at me. I walked faster into the Library when they continued throwing rocks at me. When inside, I immediately told this Yorkwoods staff at the front counter what just happened. This staff named ''Jay'' did not care much & simply told me to report the incident to another staff. She refused to call the police as I requested. I called the police using a payphone. Of course, our Toronto Police Service also acting quite indifferent & rountine & they would not say how long they could send in police officers on site. I said I would wait as long as I could. Going back inside Yorkwoods Library, found the staff person eventually to file the incident report. Then nothing as if this was something they experience multiple times EVERY DAY & THIS WAS NORMAL!! I was not even given a copy of this ''incident report'' even after I asked for it multiple times. After about 90 minutes doing what I needed to do, the police still no where in sight. I left. Then I somehow found out later that the police finally showed up many hours later (THEY EXPECT WE WOULD WAIT FOR THEM FOR HALF A DAY TO TELL THEM THE SAME THING I DID TO 911!) Apparantly they left because I was not there AND NO YORKWOODS STAFF BOTHERED TO TELL THESE POLICE TO CONTACT ME AT HOME AS I REQUESTED WHEN I FILED THE INCIDENT REPORT WITH THIS LIBRARY & WHEN I LEFT!!!!!) WHAT AN INDIFFERENT & NO HELP ATTITUDE WITH OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF & THE TORONTO POLICE ( MY CONCLUSION IS BASED ON NOT A SINGLE INCIDENT BUT ON SO MANY OUT OF MY PERSONAL EXPERENCE FOR DECADES)

Lots of parking spaces that are free. Great wifi. And upstairs seems more quiet. My advise is to go…read morewhen kids are in school. It's much quieter. I love how they have comfortable couches and cubicles to have your own privacy.

It is very beautiful and not many people were there but it is a practicing University. You have to…read morego through a scanner but we had been shopping that day and had wine in the bags. We got through but if you are going there go earlier in the day.

The high ceiling and window at the center of the library allows for lots of natural light to flood…read morein. Even as you move away from the center it is still very spacious and bright. Ventilation is good. The spaciousness kind of dampens the sound, like a vacuum lol. It was so incredibly quiet. Like I saw people's mouths moving, having conversations, but no sound. It had to be one of the best study sessions I've had. Even though I didn't come here to read, the shelves were so neatly organized. I liked that each shelf had one featured book on display. And I loved the long wooden tables with short lamps, kind of an ode old campus libraries. One thing I appreciate is the amount and variety of study space provided. Every spot is equipped with power outlets like a priority. Very study-oriented. Location-wise, the fact that it's next to Promenade Mall means food & drink is conveniently nearby, and you can return to resume studies. I'm not from this area; I've been kind of library-hopping recently lol; but this library definitely left a good impression and I would come back here if the chance arises.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library is located right behind Promenade Mall…read more Suburbs' libraries can be really boring especially in the newer subdivisions because I have to say Bathurst Clark Library really lacks any architectural value as a building itself. The inside though is quite nice.. high ceiling.. 2 storeys high.. really open and spacious. There are also some curious love seats... on the right hand side when you enter.. really popular with teenagers. Those have really heavy padded cushions, looks so comfy! I am not that lucky to have one of those lover's seats. However, there are tons of communal tables that have individual study lamps and power bars all wired underneath the tables.. that makes my search for power for my laptop really effortless! WIFI connection is stable and fast. If you do need to use their public computers, a library card is required to sign in. Vaughan's Public Library is the only libraries I been to that has computer terminals that are equipped with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Atmosphere here is more formal.. everyone are whispering and there are no kids running around! :)

Armour Heights library is one of the tiniest libraries I ever been to in Toronto…read more There are only 3 tables which seat 4, the only good thing about it is there are 2 outlets under each table. I came by in the early afternoon, so I have no problem secluding a space with plug. One good thing is there are ample parking since it is inside the Community Centre sharing the same parking lot. Kids can be quite rowdy at time since this library is really one big room. Please stop the screaming kids!!! Take them outside to the playground right behind the library please....................

According to the staff I just missed the major bulk of the noise this branch deal with, which I…read moreguess is good but I still like to see branch at it worse, it is somewhat noisy now due to branch being inside a community center. The branch has about 4 table to work with which they do have oulets on the ground under the table to use plus a seating area by the magizines and bench by the window which I am using to watch the parking lot and weather, it a quiet day so far. But this out of the norm, it basically a room so that translate into noise with the kids but it could be worse I think this final one for the day so Its been fun

Really great community center, especially for young kids. The splash pad and playground are big,…read morethere are lots of benches and picnic tables in the shade. There is a big indoor pool for kids with water toys and safety vests. This building is also attached to the Pleasant Ridge Library.

This outdoor rink is definitely A-ok! There is a HUGE parking lot with a well lit pathway leading…read moreto the outdoor rink. When you arrive at the change area, you check-in with security to ensure you have booked the correct time slot (cannot have more than 25 skaters at any one time). The change area is separate into 6 tables to slap on your skates and enjoy the well groomed surface. The rink is more a square than the typical recto-oval we are all too familiar with. The organic nature this rink takes on, slight incline from the entrance to the natural obstacle course of bumps adds to the overall feel when enjoying the fresh air as you are doing laps and hit the unsuspecting speed bump to wake you up a bit. The staff are very friendly and love the high tech Zamboni that is deployed at the end of each 45 minute skating interval