An exciting phase of the revitalization program at the Toronto Reference Library will be coming up – this is the beginning of construction of the new Special Collections Centre on the 5th floor. When completed, this will include a spectacular two-storey Rotunda to bring increased accessibility to the library’s vast Special Collections. As […]
Okay, 1980's pop reference aside, we're all pretty happy to see that The Cube at the Toronto Reference Library is nearly finished. In just a short time the framing was installed and the glass went in. Two weeks ago… and today …. And check out the […]
The re:vitalization and renovations continue on the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library. There is nothing like an aerial shot to give you perspective. As you can see the Cube is really taking shape now with the the structural steel in place and the roof decking complete. Construction from above […]
As you can see, our new TD Gallery space is coming along nicely. It's just another step in the revitalization of the city's largest public libary, Toronto Reference Library. Construction continues at a furious pace in anticipation of our first exhibit in the new space: A Passion for History: the Legacy […]
The re:vitalization and renovations continue of the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library. A crane blocked off Asquith for a few hours over several days this week, as workers began installing the steel superstructure of what will eventually become the 3 storey Glass Entrance Cube. A few days ago the snow was […]
The re:vitalization and renovations continue on the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library. The circular shape of the Browsery is becoming more apparen’t as the steelwork is complete and glazing installation begins this week. Our west wall is pushing out to Yonge Street and the stainless steel trim is nearly complete […]
Toronto Reference Library’s new study pods are coming! The re:vitalization and renovations continue on the city's largest public library, Toronto Reference Library. As you can see from the images below, the first full scale mock-ups of the study pods have been completed by the Welland, Ontario manufacturers. These much-needed quiet study/collaborative study areas will be […]
Have you been to the Toronto Reference Library lately? You may be surprised to see all the changes that are happening. The Library is being renovated. You may be confused as to where to find the picture collection, where the science books have moved to or simply how to renew your library card… You may […]
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 […]
What's going on behind all those boards at Yonge and Asquith? The re:vitalization of the city's largest public library, the Toronto Reference Library. 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 […]