Sanderson Library

Im not really sure what to say about this branch, I use to visit this branch quite often a few months ago but I stopped due to the people that go there, there really isnt any quiet areas not even the adult area and seating is very limited. One of better spots in that thearte like room but it’s close to their kids section so it can be nosy.
It not a large library so you may not find what you need but Lillian Smith is better option both branches suffer from the same problem. Nosy and unkempt people that visit (see Lillian Smith review for more)
it has community center attach so that could lead to issue but it’s probably one of few downtown branches that actually has a parking.
Sanderson is less desirable to go to but atleast the staff are good to deal with.

Sanderson Library still reminds me of my childhood as a place with an abundance of books for the avid reader I used to be. Sure the décor may have remained the same, but the selection of reading materials in various languages and movies available overall is pretty good for a small local library.
I just love the convenience of the location in the neighbourhood, right at the corner of Bathurst and Dundas.
On my recent visits there I was impressed with all the computers available and the self-​checkout service. Sanderson has been upgraded with technology as I’m sure most libraries have been in recent years.
The staff has always been friendly and helpful from what I experienced in the past. Since I haven’t been to the library in a long time, the staff was readily available to assist me with obtaining a new library card and showing me how to use the hold and self-​checkout system.
Definitely a great experience and love the fact I can obtain books from other libraries (using their online service to place holds) and have them picked up and dropped off at Sanderson.

Sanderson Library still looks like when it first opened back in 1978.
There were some minor improvements and upgrades over the years.
I usually come here for a time out. There are some comfortable armchair seating in some of the quieter area.
Free wifi, a chance to catch up on some work or doing some research.
The newspaper and magazines area is really nice with floor to ceiling windows a good view of Dundas St!

This library is awful. As soon as you step in, you feel like you’ve stepped into 1973, and their book collection reflects that. Because of the huge Portuguese, Chinese and Vietnamese populations in the area, they carry a lot of multicultural content, which is good if you speak any of those languages. Unfortunately, I don’t, and their selection of English language materials just doesn’t cut it.
I used to live a block away from here and the best way I found to use this library was as a departures and arrivals branch– the one good thing about the Toronto Public Library is that you can go online and request the books you want to be sent to your local library. So I got them sent to Sanderson, picked them up, and dropped them off when I was done.
Besides that, don’t expect to find anything great to read, and especially don’t go here if you need to research something — you will not find it. There are a million better libraries, check them out instead.