Toronto Reference Library Blog

The re:vitalization and renovations continue on the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library and we thought you might like to take a quick look at what's going on behind that hoarding on Yonge Street and up on the second floor. In process are:

• Foundation work
• Piping and duct work
• Yonge St. window wall framing and glazing
• Landscape work
• New Study Pod mock ups

At 400,000 square feet, and with over 50 miles of stacks, the Toronto Reference Library first opened its doors on November 2, 1977. Its modern design and sweeping 10-storey atrium led Canadian Architect magazine to call it "…one of this country's most important 20th century buildings."

Visit us, check out the new changes already in place, or even make a gift to keep one of the city's best – and free – services vital.

The re:vitalization and renovations continue on the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library and we thought you might like to take a quick look at what's going on behind that hoarding on Yonge Street and up on the second floor. In process are:

• Foundation work
• Piping and duct work
• Yonge St. window wall framing and glazing
• Landscape work
• New Study Pod mock ups

At 400,000 square feet, and with over 50 miles of stacks, the Toronto Reference Library first opened its doors on November 2, 1977. Its modern design and sweeping 10-storey atrium led Canadian Architect magazine to call it "…one of this country's most important 20th century buildings."

Visit us, check out the new changes already in place, or even make a gift to keep one of the city's best – and free – services vital.