By Corey Grunberg
Forest Hill Public Library (700 Eglinton Avenue West)
Pros:
- Close to school (right in front)
- Wide selection of tables
- Proximity to restaurants and cafes for study breaks
Cons:
- Small library (fewer books compared to larger libraries)
Barbara Frum Public Library (20 Covington Road)
Pros:
- Relatively close to school (along the TTC bus route 7)
- Wide selection of books
- Proximity to restaurants and cafes for study breaks
- Large library
Cons:
- Very noisy during children’s programming
Northern District Public Library (40 Orchard View Blvd.)
Pros:
- Very large library
- Large selection of books
- Reference section
- Many tables and outlets for charging electronics
- Close to Yonge-Eglinton Centre
- Along TTC bus route 32
Cons:
- Relatively noisy
- Many distractions due to community programming
Wychwood Public Library (1431 Bathurst Street)
Pros:
- Close to school (along TTC bus route 7)
- Wide selection of tables
- Very quiet
- Beautiful internet architecture
Cons:
- Small library (fewer books compared to larger libraries)
Leslie Frost Library at York University Glendon Campus (2275 Bayview Avenue)
Pros:
- Beautiful surrounding campus and buildings
- Student-friendly environment
- Private library with complimentary public access
- Very quiet
- Individual and group study sections
- Bilingual library (features many books in English and French)
Cons:
- Relatively far from school
Robarts Library at University of Toronto St. George Campus (130 St. George Street)
Pros:
- Very large selection of books
- Largest single collection of the University of Toronto libraries
- Private library with complimentary public access
- Located along the TTC subway line 1 (very close to St. Georgia Station)
Cons:
- Relatively noisy
- Far from school