Toronto Reference Library

Big public library with a busy events calendar. Drop in for 3D printing, film screenings, author talks or a tour of the building. Youth Hub runs game days, craft nights and food workshops. Also practical sessions: taxes, web basics and recovery through exercise.

The Toronto Reference Library mixes library services with a steady stream of public events. You’ll find tech workshops like Introduction to 3D Printing, community writing sessions, exhibition tours and film screenings alongside practical classes such as Master Your Taxes and TPL Website Basics. The vibe is civic and welcoming, with spaces for reading, making and small gatherings. Programming leans toward art, culture and hands-on learning, plus a lively Youth Hub offering bingo, game day, kimbap and collage nights. Expect author talks, book clubs and wellness series that bring different neighbourhood groups together. The library sits near Yonge and Bloor and draws a diverse city crowd looking for skills, culture and casual meetups.