Toronto Public Library - Centennial Branch

128 reviews

578 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N7, Canada

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

+14163955490

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Toronto Public Library - Centennial Branch is a Public library located at 578 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N7, Canada. It has received 128 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-8:30PM
Tuesday9AM-5PM
Wednesday1:30-5PM
Thursday9AM-8:30PM
Friday9AM-8:30PM
Saturday9AM-8:30PM
Sunday9AM-8:30PM

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  • The address of Toronto Public Library - Centennial Branch: 578 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N7, Canada

  • Toronto Public Library - Centennial Branch has 4.2 stars from 128 reviews

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  • "Observes Covid 19 rules one individual pet table masks are worn much better however will only last until Covid is relaxed no issues nice and silent With Covid relaxed there are still individuals that wear Breathing Protective Masks No issues encountered the review on Covid comments earlier still applicable with the Masks Ensured"

    "The branch that I attended is on the north side of Finch Avenue West just East of Torresdale Avenue"

    "I absolutely love this library"

    "I visited this location this afternoon with my infant, my son, and my brother with special needs"

    "I could give zero star for this location and the structure"

Reviews

  • Ken Ali

Observes Covid 19 rules one individual pet table masks are worn much better however will only last until Covid is relaxed no issues nice and silent With Covid relaxed there are still individuals that wear Breathing Protective Masks No issues encountered the review on Covid comments earlier still applicable with the Masks Ensured

  • Nelson Martin

The branch that I attended is on the north side of Finch Avenue West just East of Torresdale Avenue. Staff there are extremely helpful and very polite! It's a smaller neighborhood branch so if you live in the area or just happen to be in close proximity and require library services you won't be disappointed if you drop in.

  • Carlos Diaz

I absolutely love this library. I've been going here ever since I was born. It deserves an upgrade. That would give so much to a community that made me the man I am today. Heads up this library will be closed on February 18th for approximately 3 years. The nearest library is located by the North York center

  • joanna james

I visited this location this afternoon with my infant, my son, and my brother with special needs. We were having some difficulties checking out but the staff person at the front desk was so patient and helped us out a lot. Thank you so much for your kindness, this location is always one of our favourites.

  • The Throne Omoolukokun

I could give zero star for this location and the structure. Not the best despite all the apartments surrounding the area. Too noisy because the children's corner is right by the adults reading section. It's unfair to adults who go there to study. Great location. Something needs to be done please!

  • Jacqueline LaBlonde

This is the second time that I've visited this location. High-5 to Hi-thumb, who helped me find some lost Xcel documents and educated me about all the amazing learning resources at the Library. I had no idea (believe it or not). Thank you for your patience. You made my day. …

  • N

Everyone is so loud here... the receptionists wanted me to speak so loudly to them. I signed up to receive a library card and was trying to explain to them that I had never done it before, but they were so rude to me. They were short and forceful, and it made me uncomfortable.

  • Leora

I reside in Toronto and I was told that because my address was north of Steeles, they wanted to charge me. I expressed that I declined because I was moving shortly below Steeles and I would sign up then...and they kept trying to sell me to pay. It was extremely annoying.

  • Norman Smith

Almost always has what I want to read. Even if it's a book that has just appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, I can get it in reasonable time from the Centennial branch. I don't live in Toronto, but I value TPL's service so much I pay to be a member.

  • Pratibha Pai

As I know Library is supposed to be quiet and disciplined. In Centennial library, the staff members are so loud. They don’t even try to talk softly. How can they expect the library visitors to obey the discipline? People talk on the phone,

  • EC1258

I so cannot wait for North York Public Library to re-open. The Library at Bathurst and Finch is more of a daycare centre than a library. Kids are loud and parents don't seem to care, actually when they read to the kids they are even louder

  • Mark Webster

Plenty of natural light and places on which you can do your work. This library has a rich selection of books and the staff that is willing to help you. Just like all Toronto public libraries you can put a book on hold and pick it up here.

  • Lost Quays

One of the worst libraries I've been to.. It's very noisy... Reception staff are also loud at times and I can hear everything when they talk or put books away. Computers and tables are set up like a can of sardines with very little elbow

  • Aysun Kuck

I have used this Library for many years (almost 20 years by my estimation) but I cannot believe that they are shut down for 4 to 5 DAYS because the air conditioning is not working. How long does it take to repair a/c?? I am not happy. I

  • Ki-Yoon Thomas Lee (Canada Thomas)

This library is located on Finch Avenue West near the intersection of Finch Avenue West and Bathurst Street. Even though the library might not look like large enough, it has quite a lot of library materials such as books, DVDs, audio

  • Steven Limasi

I absolutely adore this TPL branch! The staff are always friendly to me and they have a great selection of books for all ages! The book sale is a little underwhelming but not much the library can do about that. The youth centre is

  • Benyamin Rezaei

I left my jacket here by accident. When I called them to ask to put it in the lost and found, they were very patient and professional with me. When I was getting it back they gave it back to me with a smile. Great service here.

  • Kimberly Littig

Clean library, helpful staff but very VERY noisy. They don't even try to be quiet or be respectful to the people trying to study. If your coming here to just lounge then its fine but good luck trying to study.

  • Justin Pascual

Just headed out to the Centennial Branch to get set up with a library card, and the librarians were super helpful in getting me set up and informed of the book and media borrowing policies!

  • MaxKing100

Apart from the library being pretty old looking, honestly it's a pretty good library. They have a good selection and staff are always helpful. Will always be coming back :)

  • Farrukh Sultanov

Very noisy library almost impossible to focus on what you're reading kids yealling everywhere no quite area to work and also people talk really loud

  • Dustin Shulman

Great people, wonderful space to work. A little inconvenient to get to though - between busy Finch Ave and a parking lot with broken pavement.

  • A H

While employees talking with phone for their personal stuff they threw your library card at you .washroom is horrible,management is so weak.

  • Hetabh Thaker

Very clean but very very noisy. Not a great place if you want to study. Unfortunately, the staff is not active at keeping the place quiet!!

  • puneet sidhu

I love visiting the library. And this one has helpful staff, it's great. Also collection of books and environment is amazing.

  • Anon Tablet

Plenty of seating and tables arranged in one area by the windows facing Finch. Outlets on walls and floor near tables.

  • Bosco Tung

The paper bag princess display is amazing. Nice place, though it is a bit loud with people talking without whispering.

  • Diana Spektor

A poor selection of books and no quiet area where you can read or study. They do accept book donations though!

  • Rohead109

Very nice place to get books from, they have quite a couple. But I do wonder when the branch is renovating.

  • Marinaxp1

Small but quite cozy and friendly space with large windows and beautiful view in the reading area.

  • Baldev Raj Juneja

This library has a wide collection of books for kids. The staffs are very welcoming and kind.

  • emie

Love this library, it has all,my favorite book and a bunch of other very interesting books

  • sajja Bharath Krishna teja

Nice place to study and especially the staff are very friendly …

  • Hal Mehr

Small and welcoming place to spend some time reading magazines...

  • Julian Moreno

A quiet and cozy library for reading, studying, and relaxing.

  • Tanya Besleaga

It’s a a great location, I take lots of books for kids …

  • spiritjourney51

This is a small and friendly library staff

  • Nedim Barut

Friendly staff. Good place to study

  • Anders Ross

Needs stack renewal yesterday.

  • John Keung

Very friendly people

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