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Picture of children in a large library room reading at tables and in a large window seat. 
Toronto Public Library, Riverdale Branch, Broadview Avenue, northwest corner Gerrard Street East, children's room
Picture of children in a large library room reading at tables and in a large window seat. 

Toronto Public Library, Riverdale Branch, Broadview Avenue, northwest corner Gerrard Street East, children's room

Date1930
Names
FormatPicture
Notes
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodRiverdale
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 20 cm x 25 cm (7 7/8 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceToronto Public Library Archives, Box 41.
CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTPL-A-0861
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A group of children are gathered around a woman seated on a chair facing them. Shelves of books…
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1921
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1964?
People browse reading material in the children's area of a library.
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1964?
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Photo of children reading at tables and looking at books on shelves in a large library room. 
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Approximately 1924
Photo of children gathered around a fireplace for story time. 
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Approximately 1924
Photo of large library room with wooden arched ceiling and wooden tables, fireplace built in sh…
Gerrard Branch, Boys and Girls Room, Toronto Public Libraries
Approximately 1924
Picture of library addition showing rounded window and sign above door saying Boys and Girls Li…
Boys and Girls room addition to Riverdale Public Library
1927
A room in Boys and Girls House lined with walls lined with books and two large wooden tables wi…
A room in the Boys and Girls House of the Toronto Public Library
Approximately 1930