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Deanna "mongoose extraordinaire" W.'s Profile

Libraries of Toronto

Hi ho, hi ho it's off to work we go......a selection of well-suited libraries in Hogtown perfect for reading and studying!

1. John W. Graham Library

1 Devonshire Pl
Toronto, ON M5S 1H8
Canada
(416) 978-5851

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

11/10/2009 First to Review

Gorgeous library with the perfect blend of new and old, the John Graham library is practically a sophisticated monastery compared to bustling and stinky Robarts a street over.

This U of T library is housed in the Munk Centre for Int'l Studies on…More »

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2. Gerstein Science Information Centre

7-9 King's College Cir
Toronto, ON M5S 1A5
Canada
(416) 978-2280

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

12/5/2009 First to Review

Another magnificent library that is perfect for pouring your 'brain equity' into, as the conditions here are optimal for some hard core studying or research. Whether you're a life science/med student, budding engineer, actuary or financial egghead in…More »

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3. EJ Pratt Libary

71 Queen's Park Crescent E
Toronto, ON M5S 1K7
Canada
(416) 585-4470

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, University of Toronto, Downtown Core

12/20/2009 First to Review

Completing my trilogy of U of T libraries is the E.J. Pratt library located on Queen's Park Crescent or a stone's throw from the ROM nearby.

Q: Gawd, another library review?

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4. S. Walter Stewart Library

170 Memorial Park Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 2K5
Canada
(416) 396-3975

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhood: East York

5/31/2009

This newly renovated branch in East York is a gleaming gem in TPL's linup of branches. There's plenty of computers; a learning centre, auditorium downstairs, a huge children's section for the kiddies and a cafe downstairs for eating. What I like most…More »

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5. Toronto Public Library - Beaches

2161 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1J1
Canada
(416) 393-7703

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhood: The Beach

5/17/2009 First to Review

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…More »

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6. Toronto Reference Library

789 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
Canada
(416) 395-5577

Category: Libraries

3/6/2009

If there was a battle between metropolitan libraries, Vancouver's grand coliseum would Ko TRL anyday. There I said it. Never been that enamoured with TRL for looks but then again the sweeping modern look of Vancouver's library has captured my heart.

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7. Lillian H. Smith Library

239 College Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
Canada
(416) 393-7746

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

11/27/2008

Some guy jacked off in front of me while I was studying here.

I promptly cussed him out, reported him to the librarian on duty who summoned security to escort him out.

THAT'S IT?

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