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North York's new library proves a hit, Hubert Tang, 4, flips through a book in the play castle, in the children's department of North York's $250 mill(...)
North York's new library proves a hit, Hubert Tang, 4, flips through a book in the play castle, in the children's department of North York's $250 mill(...)

North York's new library proves a hit, Hubert Tang, 4, flips through a book in the play castle, in the children's department of North York's $250 mill(...)

Date5/19/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: North York's new library proves a hit; Hubert Tang; 4; flips through a book in the play castle; in the children's department of North York's $250 million Central Library due to be formally opened next week.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodWillowdale
GeographyNorth-south streetYonge Street
GeographyHistorical locationNorth York (Ont.)
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0107071F
    On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
    On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
    Russell, Jim
    9/16/1986
    North York dedicates new library, Portrait of the late Dr. Frederick Minkler, North York's first director of education
    North York dedicates new library, Portrait of the late Dr. Frederick Minkler, North York's first director of education
    Darrell, Dick
    5/20/1971
    Image shows the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department. Here…
    In its second year, the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department is brainchild of Andra Kelly, wife of Toronto Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly, and Nancy Cameron of department. Here, Mrs. Kelly assists Dennis Donnelly at Victoria Village Arena. There are 10 people in program, ranging in age from 7 to 62, and they come from all parts of Metro. They need more volunteers.
    Kelly, Andra
    11/11/1976
    Chief Joe Gibson is retiring. North York's fire chief Joe Gibson retires at the end fo January after 35 years with the department. He remembers when the office he sits in was just a farmer's field
    Chief Joe Gibson is retiring. North York's fire chief Joe Gibson retires at the end fo January after 35 years with the department. He remembers when the office he sits in was just a farmer's field
    Faught, Ken
    10/7/1991
    Students demonstrate yesterday outside York Mills Collegiate in the walkout staged by more than 17,500 of North York's 26,700 secondary school student(...)
    Students demonstrate yesterday outside York Mills Collegiate in the walkout staged by more than 17,500 of North York's 26,700 secondary school student(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    11/14/1973
    Parade for Purim, Eleanor Chuartszaid, 5, left, Corey Romberg, 5, Eden Shiveck, 4, parade for Jewish holiday of Purim at North York's Jewish Community Centre
    Parade for Purim, Eleanor Chuartszaid, 5, left, Corey Romberg, 5, Eden Shiveck, 4, parade for Jewish holiday of Purim at North York's Jewish Community Centre
    Dexter, Brian
    3/16/1995
    Baseball camp: North York's Wesley Pollock (left) and Michael Belz, both 22, are opening the Green Diamond Baseball Day Camp next summer at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
    Baseball camp: North York's Wesley Pollock (left) and Michael Belz, both 22, are opening the Green Diamond Baseball Day Camp next summer at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
    Russell, Jim
    12/10/1986
    Cats galore: Harvey and Lorraine Crockford play with just a few of the 54 cats that share their home. The couple were fined $50 yesterday for breaking North York's cat bylaw - it allows only six grown cats per household. The couple spend $200 a week on cat food and litter.
    Cats galore: Harvey and Lorraine Crockford play with just a few of the 54 cats that share their home. The couple were fined $50 yesterday for breaking North York's cat bylaw - it allows only six grown cats per household. The couple spend $200 a week on cat food and litter.
    Bock, Tony
    6/29/1984
    Wondering: East York's Dave Johnson, left, North York's Bob Yuill question financing
    Wondering: East York's Dave Johnson, left, North York's Bob Yuill question financing
    Cooper, David
    7/3/1984
    Chemistry prof: Professor Clifford Leznoff, head of York's chemistry department, says new $24 million science building ti needed to alleviate overcrowding
    Chemistry prof: Professor Clifford Leznoff, head of York's chemistry department, says new $24 million science building ti needed to alleviate overcrowding
    Eglinton, Rick
    9/27/1991
    Saying goodbye: Lorne Campbell, a captain with the City of York Fire Department, turns in helmet at the Jane St. fire hall. Campbell, 60, who publishes the national magazine the Canadian Firefighter, was one of Canada's best-know firegighters. He joined York's department in 1947.
    Saying goodbye: Lorne Campbell, a captain with the City of York Fire Department, turns in helmet at the Jane St. fire hall. Campbell, 60, who publishes the national magazine the Canadian Firefighter, was one of Canada's best-know firegighters. He joined York's department in 1947.
    Millar, Cal
    4/26/1987
    Vince Murphy: North York's new traffic commissioner hopes for a north-south route across 401.
    Vince Murphy: North York's new traffic commissioner hopes for a north-south route across 401.
    Pickell, Brian
    7/18/1985