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Toronto neighbourhood frustrated as local library set to move nearly 1 km away

Kimia Afshar Mehrabi

created: Dec. 4, 2025, 5 a.m. | updated: Dec. 4, 2025, 7:36 p.m.

A long-awaited relocation of a library in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood is sparking frustration among some local residents who say the area is losing its local branch to another community. The move will replace the existing TPL St. Lawrence branch at 171 Front St. E., which is set to remain open throughout construction. "This is nowhere near the St Lawrence community. A recent application also proposes a 49-storey tower at 329-345 Queen St. E., which would replace most of the existing low-rise buildings on the block. Still, the proposal would retain the three-storey building at 339-345 Queen St. E., which is set to house the new TPL branch.

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