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Toronto Public Library - Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Offered by Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith

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239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5

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A world-leading research collection of rare and notable childrens books. Our 80,000+ items include book-related art, toys, games and archival items on authorship and promotion of books for young readers.

Cost and access
Free
Where
239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
How to reach
(416) 393-7746 · Website
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About this service

A world-leading research collection of rare and notable childrens books.

Our 80,000+ items include book-related art, toys, games and archival items on authorship and promotion of books for young readers. The collection has four parts:

  • The Osborne Collection (items before 1910)
  • The Lillian H. Smith Collection (items after 1910)
  • The Canadiana Collection (items related to Canada)
  • The Jean Thomson Collection of Original Art (items by Barbara Reid, Maurice Sendak and more)
How do I get in touch?

Call (416) 393-7746, or use the website.

Phone
(416) 393-7746
Website
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/osborne/

Listed in Toronto, Ontario.

239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5

239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5Toronto, Ontario

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