What makes it 77% Baby-Friendly: Stroller-friendly elevators, change tables, Baby Time sessions, and open breastfeeding welcome infants, but no dedicated nursing room and the need to keep noise low add modest challenges for caregivers.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: A short visit allows you to enjoy Baby Time, explore reading areas, and rest at the café without overwhelming your baby.
Baby Time Storytime:
Attend a 20–30 minute rhymes, songs, and light-story session designed for babies and caregivers.
Tip: Drop in on Wednesdays at 10:30 am or Sundays at 2 pm; ask staff for current days.
Stroller-friendly facilities:
Use elevators and barrier-free washrooms with change tables on multiple floors.
Tip: Enter via the Yonge St door and look for family washrooms on the main and upper levels.
Quiet Reading Rooms:
Find calm spaces on upper floors where babies can nap and parents can read quietly.
Tip: Bring a soft blanket; these rooms fill up, so arrive early to claim a spot.
Download 'My Visit' Social Story:
Use the free PDF to introduce the library routine to your baby before arriving.
Tip: Search 'My Visit to Toronto Public Library' on the TPL website and review at home.

Margaret Wong
The Toronto Public Library is one of the world’s biggest and busiest public library systems, with nearly 45 million annual visits to our branches and online. The library is the largest public reference library in Canada with an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, microfilm, and other items. Most items in its collection are designated for reference-use only; the public is unable to borrow t...
Truong Le
I visited this library in afternoon and I saw a-lot younger was reading here.That’s so quite,beautifuk place and good atmosphere . I like visiting library in my travel trip and so happy if I found a lot younger still read books. Toronto Reference Library with modern architecture,a lot kinds of book and furthermore students come here research and can read any book con case- no need ask or registere...
Leonard
Almost like a stadium or orchestral hall library. The colors and the capsule shakes elevators give it like a premium or grand feel haha. You have 5 floors with the top being the quiet area but really most of the library is quiet except that one crazy person that yells sometimes. Tables in the center of the main floor and different seating styles. Plenty of seating really though it still can get pa...
Adonis A.
Just popped into the Toronto Reference Library to relax for a bit… and ended up discovering it’s way more than a library! Workshops, computer areas, cozy corners, and even a coffee shop “Balzac’s Coffee Roasters”. Perfect spot to chill, work, or just wander around. ☕📚🔋 Amazing place to chill, study, or work.
Fabio Salx
A magnificent library with pleasant architecture and an extraordinary highlight: the people who work there, kind and always helpful. A special mention goes to the top floor, where the room dedicated to Conan Doyle is located. The staff on that floor were professional, friendly, and enthusiastic. It truly deserves a visit.
In winter, bring warm covers for the stroller and watch for icy sidewalks. In summer, use the airy atrium under the skylight to cool off.
Explore These Activities
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission | CAD 0 |
| Coffee and pastry at Balzac’s Café | CAD 10 |
| Used children’s book | CAD 1 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 11 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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