Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Branch
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Contact Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Branch
| Address : | 239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5, Canada |
| Phone : | π +977 |
| Website : | https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/lillianhsmith/ |
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| Description : | Historic library featuring renowned collections of children's books, events & unique architecture. |
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β β β β β It is probably Torontoβs the best historically builded branch. There is a collection of story books by Osborn must be seen definitely.
I recommend here to study, research also for touristic purposes.
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Anita Windisman on Google
β β β β β Helpful staff at this smallish library. Be sure to check out the science fiction, children's, and steam punk collections. Trivia: This library makes an appearance in the Netflix film, "The Umbrella Academy".
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Shirley Hu on Google
β β β β β Small size library which is understandable in downtown Toronto. However, lots of homeless people walking around in the building and staffs never stop them or at least tell them donβt speak too loud in the library; instead they like to pay extra attention to real visitors and tell them donβt do this or that.
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Robert Griffin on Google
β β β β β A quaint, small, public library in the university district. Top two floors are special collections. Generous seating, seems to always have available computer terminals. A great place to spend an afternoon catching up on newspapers or finding a new favorite author.
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β β β β β I like studying at the library and havenβt checked out books, talked or interacted with the staff at the front. Every time Iβm here they sound like they donβt want to be here and usually just give a lot of passive aggressive attitude to the people that come by the front. They are pretty loud too considering itβs a library. The library is pretty mid too; half the building is just a void area and there arenβt much places to sit down and study. Does the job ykwims, you can still check out books, read them, study, rate 2/5.
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viola vv on Google
β β β β β Attended Repair Cafe event. Thanks them for fixing my kettle and pants. Thumb up for the seniors who volunteered their talents. Little things like these if taken to shop for repair will cost more than buying new. Most will throw and buy new. With Repair Cafe's efforts, the items' useable life is extended. Great environmental friendly efforts ! Thank you !
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Teresa Deygoo on Google
β β β β β I love going to libraries. The few times I walked into the Lilian H. Smith Library on College, I wondered if I was indeed in a library or a homeless shelter.
I realized that many homeless people in Toronto come into this library and spent time there. When I sat down to read, I was interrupted by people who appeared to be homeless.
Homelessness is a problem and I heard that this particular library caters to homeless people, to bring them out of the cold which is commendable BUT I do not think that the general public and students who want to go there to study are aware of this particular feature of this library. It is always humane to help the poor and the homeless and I feel that a special area on the ground floor should be available for them. This would allow students and other people to study, read and research without being distracted. The library is situated close to the St. Georges campus. however, I would advise students who want to do any serious studying to utilize UofT libraries such as Robarts. The Lillian H. Smith Library is welcoming to one and all...the homeless, the poor, students and the general public so Big Props to the Library but there is always room for improvement.
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Phuong Ngo on Google
β β β β β The library seems to be back to its full capacity. Particularly, in the Merril Collection for quiet study, each table has 2 chairs now, although no food or drink are allowed.
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