Picture of people sitting studying at tables in a library.

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Toronto Reference Library study tables and openshelves

Date1977

Names

Toronto Public Library (subject)

Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library (subject)

Unknown (photographer)

FormatPicture

Notes

Toronto Public Library Archives - L3 MTLB Fonds - "Walk Around Metro Library" Slide Show.
Slide show text: "One third of our collection of nearly 1 million books is on open shelves, making it easier for library users to find materials."

Subject

GeographyBuilding Monument ParkToronto Public Library. Toronto Reference Library

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodYorkville

GeographyEast-west streetBloor Street East

GeographyNorth-south streetYonge Street

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Slides (photographs)

DimensionsImage size: 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm (1 in. x 1 3/8 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceToronto Public Library Archives

CollectionToronto Public Library Archives

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTPL-A-1106

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