This marks my first library visit of my mission, and I've ventured to a branch that I've never visited in my life before. There was a strange feeling of excitement as I gathered my stuff and headed out the door.
The Main Street TPL Branch is a lovely space, located on the east side of Main street at #137 Main Street, just south of the Gerrard and Main Street intersection.
The Space: Plenty of sitting space with long wooden tables. No sofas or lounge chairs, but lots of nice natural light coming from the numerous windows.
Computer Access: 8 public access computer terminals, two computers for online catalogue, free wireless hotspot. There are not many power outlets for laptop users, so that can be an issue.
Children's library located upstairs with lots of resources.
Magazines and newspaper section is housed in a cozy, bright extension with lots of sunlight. A good and accessible selection of magazines: Utne Reader and Sound and Vision were two titles that I haven't seen regularly at my local library.
DVD and CDs: Not a huge selection of Feature DVDs or instructional ones.
Overall, I've enjoyed my few hours here. The occasional children's screams of glee can be heard which makes the mood friendly. Clean ,well maintained as expected from Toronto's libraries. I also loved how the librarians have placed their selections (categorized) on top of the book shelves for a quick scan. I'm always searching for new reads, so it's nice to be able to quickly scan the area for new titles.
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