Richview

1806 Islington Avenue,
Toronto, ON M9P 3N3

Hours

Monday	9:00 am	to	8:30 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am	to	8:30 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am	to	8:30 pm
Thursday	9:00 am	to	8:30 pm
Friday	9:00 am	to	8:30 pm
Saturday	9:00 am	to	5:00 pm
Sunday	1:30 pm	to	5:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi

General Inquiries

To speak directly with staff at Richview Branch during branch hours, please call the number listed above.

For general questions about Toronto Public Library, your account, and quick reference help, email Answerline using the link below.

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Directions, TTC & Parking

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Closest major intersection Islington Ave. and Eglinton Ave. West. Located on the west side of Islington Ave., north side of Summitcrest (north of Eglinton Ave).

Public Transit

TTC bus #37 from Islington subway station to Summitcrest Dr. TTC bus #32 along Eglinton Ave. to Islington Ave. Walk two blocks north to Summitcrest Drive.

Parking

Free - lot adjacent to library, enter off Waterford Dr.

Featured Services

Youth Hub

Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7:00 pm

Upcoming Programs

Featured Programs

Mon, May 27

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Protecting Your Family Treasures

A lot of us have items like books, old photos, letters, and other documents that are connected to our families. Some of th...

Wed, May 29

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dash Robotics for Seniors

An introductory class for seniors to Dash robots. No previous experience necessary. Play and have fun in a supportive envi...

Mon, Jun 03

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Design Your Own Cap

In need of some sun protection? Drop in and design your own baseball cap! This is a program for teens. Drop in,...

Regular Programs

Sun, May 26

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Snap Circuits

Explore electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program. Ages 6-12. Drop-in Lower level, children's...

Mon, May 27

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Time

Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in...

Tue, May 28

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Short Book Club

Love reading? Short on time? Join us for the Short Book Club where we will be discussing a book that is 300 pages or less...

All Branch Programs and Events

Branch Features

General Features

Art Exhibit Space
Automated Checkin
Book Discussion Group: contact the branch for more information
Book Drop - 24 Hours
Express Checkout
Free Menstrual Products
Free Parking
KidsStop Early Literacy Centre
Microform Reader
Public Phones (inside)
Seating for 156
Teen Zone
Vending Machines
Youth Hub

Equipment for persons with disabilities

Book stand
CCTV (closed circuit TV also called print magnifier)
Computer with Kurzweil 3000 software and scanner
Computer with screen reader software (JAWS)
Computers with screen magnification software (Zoomtext) (2)
Large print keyboard
Large trackball mouse
Magnifier
Natural spectrum lamp
Page turner
Wheelchair accessible furniture

Technology

Collections

Adult Literacy Materials
Audiobooks on CD
Large Print Collection
Local History Collection

Language

Large collection in Chinese , French
Medium collection in Italian-Adult , Korean-Adult , Polish-Adult , Russian , Spanish , Ukrainian
Small collection in Hindi (DVDs only) , Urdu

Meeting Rooms

For booking information call 416-397-5969.

Meeting Room

580 sq. ft.
Seats 40 lecture style. Seats 34 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 50.
Equipment:
- chairs
- flip chart stand
- portable video projector
- table top lectern
- tables

Auditorium

1069 sq. ft.
Seats 50 lecture style. Seats 48 classroom style. Fire Code Occupancy: 60.
Equipment:
- chairs
- lectern
- portable video projector
- tables

Meeting Room is located on the second floor. Wheelchair accessible washrooms are located on the main and lower levels.

History

Year	Details
1964	Richview library, anticipated by the Township of Etobicoke Public Library Board to open in 1966, "will do much to ensure more adequate library service north of the Richview Side Road," (now Eglinton Avenue West).
1966	Officially opened by the Etobicoke Public Library Board, October 16. Building included a regional library and Etobicoke Public Libraries' administrative headquarters (administration, business office, technical services, publicity and promotion, branch maintenance, and bookmobile services). Dunlop, Wardell, Matsui, Aitken Architects.
1967	Richview Branch is taken over by the new Borough of Etobicoke Public Library Board formed when the Township of Etobicoke becomes part of the Borough of Etobicoke effective 1 January. The new library system consists of ten libraries. It is the focus of the teletype installations.
1983	Administration relocated to Silver Creek Elementary School, Hartsdale Drive.
1984	Closed for renovation, spring. Stinson, Montgomery & Sisam Architects.
1985	Reopened 2 January.
2001	User Education Centre opened July.
2002	Refurbished. Closed 3 June to 17 June.
2006	Closed for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system renovation 14 May to 2 October.
2007	New hours, 8 January. Open hours per week increased from 58 to 63.
2010	Closed 9 October for one week to prepare for a first floor renovation, Makrimichalos Cugini Architects.
2011	New hours, 14 January. Open hours per week increased from 63 to 65.5. Completed renovations 12 April. Celebrated reopening with a Customer Appreciation Event 18 April.
2015	The lower level had a major renovation in 2015. It houses a revitalized children’s department with striking colour palette and enlarged floor space.
2017	Closed for second floor renovation 23 October. Floor re-opened May 2018. The second floor opened with a Digital Innovation Hub and Audio Visual Room, additional program space, laptop bar seating and increased seating for collaborative and individual study.

Land Acknowledgement

Richview is on Indigenous land. The Anishinaabemowin (Ah-nish-nah-be-mo-win) name for this area is Adobigok (ah-doh-bih-gok), which means the Place of the Alders.

This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (ho-den-oh-sho-nee) Confederacy (aka. the Six Nations Confederacy), the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous nations for their guardianship of this land. We'd also like to remind and reaffirm, as Torontonians and Canadians, our accountability to these Indigenous nations, and to all Indigenous peoples and communities living in Toronto.

This land is also part of the Dish with One Spoon territory, a treaty between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (aka. The Six Nations Confederacy), the Anishinaabek (Ah-nish-nah-bek) and allied nations, to peaceably share and care for this land, its waters, and all of the biodiversity in the Great Lakes region. All those who come to live and work here are responsible for honouring this treaty in the spirit of peace, friendship, and respect. About Land Acknowledgement Statements