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Shchuka Library Exterior" class="show-for-small-only" /> <div id="branchSideMessage"> <div class="service-alert-widget"> <div id="branchservice"> <h3>Service Update</h3> <p>Printing services are unavailable; photocopying and scanning services remain available.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="branch-name-address"> <address> <p> 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, <br /> Toronto, ON  M6E 2H4 </p> </address> <p class="phone"> Phone: <a href="tel://1-416-394-1000"> 416-394-1000</a> </p> </div> <div class="location-details"> <div class="hours"> <h2>Hours</h2> <table cellspacing="0" class="branch-hours" summary="Opening and closing hours for this branch."> <tbody> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Monday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 8:30 pm </td> </tr> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Tuesday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 8:30 pm </td> </tr> <tr class="today Wed"> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Wednesday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 8:30 pm </td> </tr> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Thursday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 8:30 pm </td> </tr> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Friday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 8:30 pm </td> </tr> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Saturday </th> <td> 9:00 am </td> <td>to</td> <td> 5:00 pm </td> </tr> <tr> <th class = "days" scope="row"> Sunday </th> <td> 1:30 pm </td> <td>to</td> <td> 5:00 pm </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div> </div> </div> <ul class="icon-list"> <br><li class="wheelchair-access"> <p>Wheelchair Accessible </p> </li> <li class="wireless-access"> <p>Free Wifi</p> </li> </ul> <div class="directions"> <h2>General Inquiries</h2> <p>To speak directly with staff at Maria A. Shchuka Branch during branch hours, please call the number listed above.</p> <p>For general questions about Toronto Public Library, your account, and quick reference help, email Answerline using the link below.</p> <p><a class="button submit medium" href="/contact/index.jsp?subject=Feedback from Maria A. Shchuka#email" title="Link to Email Form to Answerline">Email Answerline</a></p> </div> <div class="directions"> <h2>Directions, TTC & Parking</h2> <a class="view-on-map" href="http://maps.google.com/?q=Toronto+Public+Library+-+Maria A. Shchuka+Branch+1745 Eglinton Avenue West" target="_blank" target="_blank">View on map</a> </div> <div class="directions"> Closest major intersection Eglinton Ave. West and Dufferin Street.<br/> <br/> <h3>Public Transit</h3> TTC Eglinton bus westbound from Eglinton West subway station, get off at Locksley Avenue.<br/> <br/> <h3>Parking</h3> Free - lot off Northcliffe Boulevard behind the library. Northcliffe is one-way north from Vaughan Road.<br/> <br/> </div> </div> </div> <div class="large-8 medium-5 columns"> <a name="Content"></a> <img src="/content/branches/images/maria-a-shchuka-library-exterior.jpg" alt="Maria A. Shchuka Library Exterior" class="hide-for-small-only" /> <div id='branch-featured-projects'> <h2>Featured Services</h2> <ul class="media-list cols-2 no-bullet" data-clickable-blocks> <li> <img alt="" src='https://cms.tpllabs.ca/uploads/Computer_Learning_Centres_f233d85f4b.jpeg' /> <p> <a href='https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/using-the-library/computer-services/learning-centres/'>Computer Learning Centre</a><br/> <span style="text-decoration: none; color: black;"></span> </p> </li> <li> <img alt="" src='https://cms.tpllabs.ca/uploads/youth_hub_feature_image_7_466fb85510.jpeg' /> <p> <a href='https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/services/youth-hubs.jsp'>Youth Hub</a><br/> <span style="text-decoration: none; color: black;"><p>Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7:00 pm</p></span> </p> </li> <li> <img alt="" src='https://cms.tpllabs.ca/uploads/branch_feature_adult_literacy_0cb4191aa7.jpeg' /> <p> <a href='https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy/'>Adult Literacy Program</a><br/> <span style="text-decoration: none; color: black;"><p>Mon, Tues, 12:30 - 8:30 pm<br />Wed, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm</p></span> </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="accordion mt-20" data-accordion="" role="tablist" data-multi-expand="true" data-allow-all-closed="true"> <div class="accordion-item is-active " data-accordion-item=""> <a href="#" class="accordion-title" aria-controls="whats-on-accordion" role="tab" id="whats-on-label" aria-expanded="true" aria-selected="true"> <h2>Upcoming Programs</h2> </a> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="whats-on-accordion-label" aria-hidden="false" id="whats-on-accordion"> <br> <h3>Featured Programs</h3> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Wed, Nov 27</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">1:00 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">3:00 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT522977&R=EVT522977"> <h3>Adult Painting Workshop</h3> </a> <p> Join our workshop for an afternoon of fun and creativity with acrylic painting. Participants can follow instructions or im... </p> </div> </div> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Thu, Nov 28</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">4:00 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">5:00 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT519059&R=EVT519059"> <h3>Introduction to Freestyle Hand Drumming - Part 4</h3> </a> <p> Freestyle hand drumming is surprisingly healthy for your mind, body and spirit. Why not explore the fun-damentals a... </p> </div> </div> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Thu, Nov 28</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">6:00 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">7:15 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT519153&R=EVT519153"> <h3>English Conversation Circle </h3> </a> <p> Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group, lead by a librarian. Have fun, build your confidence, and improv... </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="regular-programs-accordion-label" aria-hidden="false" id="regular-programs-accordion"> <h3 id="regular_programs_heading">Regular Programs</h3> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Fri, Nov 29</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">3:30 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">4:30 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT32748&R=EVT32748"> <h3>After School Club</h3> </a> <p> Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club to learn new things, make stuff, meet oth... </p> </div> </div> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Sun, Dec 01</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">3:30 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">4:30 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT32857&R=EVT32857"> <h3>Sunday Story time, Crafts and Games</h3> </a> <p> Enjoy fun activities, stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, games and a story time for the entire family. For childre... </p> </div> </div> <div class="event clearfix"> <div class="left"> <div class="date"> <p>Mon, Dec 02</p> <p><span class="time"><span class="start-time">4:00 pm</span> - <span class="end-time">5:30 pm</span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="right"> <a href="/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT33045&R=EVT33045"> <h3>Library Jam: The Ukulele Edition</h3> </a> <p> Join us for musical fun at the Maria A. Shchuka Library with our ukulele program! Kids aged 8 to 12 can learn the basics o... </p> </div> </div> <br> <div style="text-align: right;"> <a href="/search.jsp?N=37867+33148&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0"> <span style='border: 1px #005fc0 solid; padding: 10px 20px 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0px 15px 0px;'> All Branch Programs and Events</span></a> </div> <br> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" data-accordion-item> <a href="#" class="accordion-title" aria-controls="branch-features-accordion" role="tab" id="branch-features-label" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false"> <h2>Branch Features</h2> </a> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="branch-features-accordion-label" aria-hidden="true" id="branch-features-accordion"> <div class="widget-content"> <br /> <h3>General Features</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/programs-and-classes/exhibits/art-exhibit-space.jsp">Art Exhibit Space</a></li> <li>Book Drop - 24 Hours</li> <li>Express Checkout</li> <li>Free Menstrual Products</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Quiet Study Room</li> <li>Seating for 130</li> <li>Teen Zone</li> <li><a href="/services/youth-hubs.jsp">Youth Hub</a></li> </ul> <h3>Equipment for persons with disabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Book stand</li> <li>CCTV (closed circuit TV also called print magnifier)</li> <li>Computers with screen magnification software (Zoomtext) (2)</li> <li>Large Print Keyboard</li> <li>Large trackball mouse</li> <li>Magnifier</li> <li>Natural spectrum lamp</li> <li>Page turner</li> <li>Wheelchair accessible furniture</li> </ul> <h3>Technology</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/using-the-library/computer-services/">Internet/Microsoft Office workstations (33 including Learning Centre)</a></li> <li><a href="/using-the-library/computer-services/learning-centres/">Learning Centre with Adobe Creative Suite (14 computers)</a></li> <li><a href="/using-the-library/computer-services/scanners/">Scanner</a></li> <li><a href="/using-the-library/computer-services/wireless/">Wireless (Wi-Fi)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Collections</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/adult-literacy/resources.jsp">Adult Literacy Materials</a></li> <li>Audiobooks on CD</li> <li>Large Print Collection</li> <li>Local History Collection</li> <li><a href="/books-video-music/specialized-collections/rita-cox-black-caribbean.jsp">Rita Cox Black & Caribbean Heritage</a></li> </ul> <h3>Language</h3> <ul> <li>Large collection in French </li> <li>Small collection in Chinese (DVDs only) , Italian (DVDs only) , Spanish </li> </ul> </div> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" data-accordion-item=""> <a href="#" class="accordion-title" aria-controls="meeting-rooms-accordion" role="tab" id="meeting-rooms-label" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false"> <h2>Meeting Rooms</h2> </a> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="meeting-rooms-accordion-label" aria-hidden="true" id="meeting-rooms-accordion"> <p>For <a href="/using-the-library/room-theatre-rentals/meeting-rooms.jsp#how-to-rent">booking information</a> call 416-397-5969.</p> <h3>Meeting Room A</h3> <ul class="no-bullet"> <li>615 sq. ft.</li> <li>Seats 60 lecture style. Fire Code Occupancy: 60.</li> <li>Equipment: <ul> <li>coffee urns (20-cup, 55-cup)</li> <li>coat rack</li> <li>easel</li> <li>flip chart stand</li> <li>lectern</li> <li>mini fridge</li> <li>portable video projector</li> <li>projection screen (ceiling-mounted)</li> <li>tables</li> <li>whiteboard stand</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Meeting Room B</h3> <ul class="no-bullet"> <li>390 sq. ft</li> <li>Seats 30 lecture style. Fire Code Occupancy: 35.</li> <li>Equipment: <ul> <li>projection screen (ceiling mounted)</li> <li>tables</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Wheelchair accessible washroom is on the main floor.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" data-accordion-item=""> <a href="#" class="accordion-title" aria-controls="history-accordion" role="tab" id="history-label" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false"> <h2>History</h2> </a> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="history-accordion-label" aria-hidden="true" id="history-accordion"> <div class="widget-content"> <br /> <table cellspacing="0"> <thead> <th>Year</th> <th>Details</th> <tr></tr> </thead> <tr> <td><strong>1945</strong></td> <td> Township of York Public Library Board established.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1946</strong></td> <td> Library opened in a rented facility at Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road, 9 September.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1948</strong></td> <td> York Township Council approves building a main library building and two branches.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1949</strong></td> <td> Tenders called (summer) and building started, September.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1951</strong></td> <td> Main Library opened at current location, 29 January, officially opened on 21 March. The storey-and-a-half, red-brick building included York Township Public Library administrative and technical services offices, book storage space and a bookmobile garage. Architect Albert Vine.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1962</strong></td> <td> Land acquired for an addition.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1964</strong></td> <td> Two-storey addition with basement opened, May.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1967</strong></td> <td> Becomes part of the York Public Library Board, when the Town of Weston and the Township of York are amalgamated as the Borough of York, 1 January.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1971</strong></td> <td> Hours of service extended with the branch opening on Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons, October to April; Sunday openings discontinued in 1976.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1978</strong></td> <td> Renovation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1981</strong></td> <td> Hours reduced with Monday closings.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1993</strong></td> <td> A new main library facility (and a new branch library) to serve the southeast quadrant of York is recommended in a feasibility study by the Randolph Group.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1997</strong></td> <td> Library renamed in honour of Maria A. Shchuka, Head Librarian, 1979-1996.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1998</strong></td> <td> Becomes a branch of the Toronto Public Library with municipal amalgamation, 1 January.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1999</strong></td> <td> Sunday opening initiated, 21 March.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2002</strong></td> <td> Closed for reconstruction, 3 March, Diamond & Schmitt, Architects Inc.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2003</strong></td> <td> Opened, 11 August. Hours increased from 51.5 to 58 hour/week (Monday openings).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2007</strong></td> <td> New hours, 8 January. Hours open per week increased from 58 to 63.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2013</strong></td> <td> Closed 30 November for minor renovation, Gow Hastings, Architects.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2014</strong></td> <td> Opened 14 January after minor renovation. Hours increased 22 April to 65.5.</td> </tr> </table> </div> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" data-accordion-item=""> <a href="#" class="accordion-title" aria-controls="history-accordion" role="tab" id="land-acknowledgement-label" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false"> <h2>Land Acknowledgement</h2> </a> <div class="accordion-content" data-tab-content="" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="land-acknowledgement-label" aria-hidden="true" id="land-acknowledgement"> <div class="widget-content"> <br /> <div class="landAknowledgement"> <span id="etobicokeLand"> <p>Maria A. Shchuka is on Indigenous land. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (ho-den-oh-sho-nee) Confederacy (aka. the Six Nations Confederacy), the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous nations for their guardianship of this land. 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