New Toronto Public Library
This library shutdown comes as students wonder when they may return to classes again.
The Toronto Public Library (TPS) has shut 44 branches, including all the ones in South Etobicoke, as of January 10 due to COVID-19.
“Fifty-two of TPL’s largest and most-used library branches will remain open and staff from closed locations will be reassigned to these branches,” according to a notice from the TPL.
Alderwood Public Library
“These operational changes will enable TPL’s branches to continue to offer consistent and equitable library services across the city,” the library said.
The closures mean all south Etobicoke branches including: Alderwood, Long Branch, New Toronto, Mimico Centennial Branch, Eatonville and Humber Bay will shut until further notice.
Open branches are operating at a 50 per cent capacity limit and masks are required for entry
Online services will remain available and can be accessed from anywhere including access to digital collections, online programs and Answerline.
Toronto residents 13 and over who live in Toronto and don’t have a library card can register for a Digital Access Card online and get instant access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, streaming video, e-Learning resources and more.
The TPL has a network of 100 branches including 81 neighbourhood libraries, 17 district libraries and two research and reference libraries. The TPL was created in 1884 and is 138 years old.