The best libraries to work and study in Toronto
The 10 libraries in Toronto best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, E.J. Pratt Library and Sigmund Samuel Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
library789 Yonge StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Toronto Reference Library is a public reference library in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The reference library! I bring noise cancelling headphones just in case.
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02E.J. Pratt Library
library71 Queen's Park Crescent East★ 4.6Work 100
E.J. Pratt Library is a public library in Toronto open weekdays until 4:45 PM. It has a good collection of books and quiet areas for reading, with natural light and green views from windows. The basement is quiet but cold. The atmosphere becomes crowded during exam weeks.
03Sigmund Samuel Library
libraryToronto★ 4.3Work 100
Sigmund Samuel Library is a public library at the University of Toronto. Reviewers mention it is cozy with good lighting in parts of the building, though one notes that other areas feel dim. The library stays open until 11 PM on weekdays, making it suitable for evening study.
04John M. Kelly Library (University of St. Michael's College)
library113 Saint Joseph Street★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
John M. Kelly Library is a public academic library in Toronto on St Joseph Street. It offers a quiet study environment, with a particularly peaceful 2nd floor study area. The building has a cafe where visitors can eat and socialise, and free scanners for document scanning.
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05Emmanuel College Library
library75 Queen's Park Crescent East★ 4.1PowerWork 100
Emmanuel College Library is a small, beautiful library on the third floor of Emmanuel College in Toronto, open to the public on weekdays. The space is quiet and cozy, with comfortable seating and plenty of charging outlets, making it well suited for focused individual work.
06Toronto Public Library - Yorkville Branch
library22 Yorkville AveWi‑FiWork 100
former Carnegie library
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07Toronto Public Library - Riverdale
library370 Broadview AveWi‑FiWork 100
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08Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
libraryUniversity of Toronto, 130 St George St 8th FloorWi‑FiWork 100
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is a Canadian library and a part of the University of Toronto Libraries system. Located on the 8th floor of Robarts Library on the University of Toronto's St.
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09Dufferin St Clair W Public Library
library1625 Dufferin StWi‑FiWork 100
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10University of Toronto Engineering & Computer Science Library
library130 St George, Sandford Fleming BldgWi‑FiWork 100
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