Service Update
After June 21, this location will be closed for approximately 3 1/2 years for construction. Starting July 3, a Bookmobile stop will be provided at Ryan's No Frills, 1150 Victoria Park Ave:
Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm
Thursdays 11 am-12:30 pm
About the project
Plans have been launched to reconstruct the Dawes Road branch, part of the neighbourhood’s new Dawes Road Library and Community Hub project. The entire branch will be reconstructed at its current location and expanded to also include a Community Hub run by the City of Toronto (PDF). All public spaces will be revitalized to ensure that they meet the needs of our vibrant community. We hope you'll join a future community consultation and share your thoughts on this exciting new project.
View hours and location of Dawes Road branch
Next steps
The Dawes Road Library and Community Hub project was approved at the TPL Board meeting on May 26, 2025. A public open house is being held at Dawes Road branch on Monday June 2, 1-6 pm. The last day of service will be Saturday June 21, 2025. The closure for renovation and expansion is expected to take approximately 3 1/2 years.
Updated:May 30, 2025
Community consultations
In 2021, we hosted three virtual community meetings in which community members learned more about this project. Check this page for regular updates on upcoming consultations.
Watch replays of public meetings:
December 13, 2021
May 31, 2021
March 23, 2021
In the news
- Toronto Public Library reveals Indigenous-focused library design (February 2022)
- Toronto library redevelopment to accentuate Indigenous culture (February 2022)
- Dawes Road Library Redevelopment Inspired by Indigenous Design (March 2022)
- New Dawes Road library branch to incorporate Indigenous themes (March 2022)
- Indigenous-led projects raise bar for city-building (March 2022)
- East End Library Poised to be Landmark for Indigenous Culture and Community (August 2022)
- Dawes Road Library celebrates Indigenous placemaking and sustainability (January 2023)
We want to hear from you
We are interested in your ideas and opinions about the Dawes Road branch reconstruction project. Tell us what you think!