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Avid readers in the boys and girls department (1964)
This image shows two children - one boy and one girl seated at a large wooden table - reading books in the children's area of the Weston Library. The girl, who is read a book entitled "Irish Stories" is sitting with her back to a wall of picture…
Book invoice
The invoice for a book by John Boynton Priestly called Britain Speaks, a book about the war in Britain published in 1940. A copy of this book is still in the collection, for in-library use only, at the Toronto Reference Library.
Book lined walls in the boys and girls department (circa 1980)
This image of the Children's room shows the vastness of the collection of children's books. Picture books line the walls, decorative items are hung from the ceiling and book displays adorning the tops of bookshelves can be seen in the image. In the…
Children reading on the floor of the boys and girls area at Weston Library (1964)
This photograph shows a group of 8 children sitting on the floor, reading books at in the children's area of the Weston Library. The girl looking directly at the camera is reading "Peter Pan." A shelf of novels and picture books can be seen lining…
Did you know that the York Public Library has talking books and large print books?
A flyer advertising York Public Library's talking book collection , which consists of books recorded on tape, and large print books.
Invoice from Thomas Nelson & Sons Limited showing listing of books purchased by Weston Public Library
This invoice from Thomas Nelson & Sons Limited lists books purchased by Ruth Rothery (Librarian) for the Weston Library. Titles include "The Little Country," "Everest the Challenge," and "Social Planning for Canada" among others. In total, Miss.…
Joseph Nason requests approval for the purchase of periodicals
A copy of correspondence betweeen Joseph Nason (Treasurer, Weston Public Library) and Mr. A.L. Campbell, discussing the purchase of the peridoical "Canadian Horticulturist" from William Dawson & Sons Limited. Nason also requests Campbell to meet with…
Price list for periodical subscriptions
A price list for periodicals subscribed to by the Weston Public Library, between January 1, 1915 and December 31, 1915. There are also notations for periodicals that were omitted or not renewed.
Receipt for steel book supports from Ryerson Press
This receipt, made out to Miss. Ruth Rothery (Librarian, Weston Public Library), is for five dozen steel book supports that the library purchased for $10.05.