tpl-branch-general-information
Dataset description:
This dataset shows the current characteristics of Toronto Public Library branches, such as location, size, and the availability of specific features (e.g. parking, KidsStops, Digital...
Source: Library Branch General Information
Data Dictionary
- ID
- BranchCode
- Type
- text
- Description
A code identifying the TPL branch.
- ID
- PhysicalBranch
- Type
- int4
- Description
Library branches with fixed locations are set to 1. Other TPL services and collections are set to 0.
- ID
- BranchName
- Type
- text
- Description
The name of the library branch.
- ID
- Address
- Type
- text
- Description
The full address of the branch.
- ID
- PostalCode
- Type
- text
- Description
The branch postal code.
- ID
- Website
- Type
- text
- Description
The branch website.
- ID
- Telephone
- Type
- text
- Description
The phone number for the branch.
- ID
- SquareFootage
- Type
- text
- Description
The total size of the branch in square feet.
- ID
- PublicParking
- Type
- text
- Description
The number of parking spaces available for the public. If a branch does not have any public parking spaces, this field is set to 0. If a branch shares parking spaces with another location (community centre, mall, etc.), this field is set to “shared”.
- ID
- KidsStop
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of a KidsStop (1 for present, 0 for not present). KidsStops are learning and reading spaces created for parents and young children.
- ID
- LeadingReading
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of the Leading To Reading service (1 for present, 0 for not present). Leading to Reading is a free service for children to receive one-on-one help and encouragement with their reading and writing skills.
- ID
- CLC
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of a Computer Learning Centre (1 for present, 0 for not present). CLCs are computer labs that offer hands-on technology classes.
- ID
- DIH
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of a Digital Innovation Hub (1 for present, 0 for not present). DIHs are learning and creation spaces with computers, professional software, and a wide variety of equipment, including 3D printers, audio and video production tools, Arduinos, and more.
- ID
- TeenCouncil
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of a Teen Council (1 for present, 0 for not present). Teen Councils are groups of teens that attend monthly meetings with library staff, collaborate on group projects, and work to benefit their libraries and communities.
- ID
- YouthHub
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of a Youth Hub (1 for present, 0 for not present). Youth Hubs are drop-in spaces where teens can study, chat with friends, use technology, or take part in activities such as arts and crafts and gaming.
- ID
- AdultLiteracyProgram
- Type
- int4
- Description
This field denotes the presence of the Adult Literacy Program service (1 for present, 0 for not present). The Adult Literacy Program offers free, one-on-one tutoring in basic reading, writing, and math for English-speaking adults 19 years or older (exceptions may apply)
- ID
- Service Tier
- Type
- text
- Description
Service tier refers to the scope and scale of the branch/service.
NL - Neighbourhood branches provide collections and services that meet many of the needs of the immediate community. Bookmobiles and Home Library Service are part of the NL service tier.
DL - District branches offer extensive informational and recreational collections, as well as services that meet the needs of the immediate community and the larger district.
RR - Research and reference branches provide comprehensive and specialized collections, as well asservices with an emphasis on access.
RA - Remote access offers self-serve systems (online and by phone).
OT - Other service activities.
For more information, please refer to Toronto Public Library’s Service Delivery Model
- ID
- Lat
- Type
- text
- Description
The latitude coordinate of the branch.
- ID
- Long
- Type
- text
- Description
The longitude coordinate of the branch.
- ID
- NBHDNo
- Type
- int4
- Description
The ID number of the neighbourhood associated with the branch. Neighbourhood boundaries are designated by the City of Toronto. For more details, please refer to this website
- ID
- NBHDName
- Type
- text
- Description
The name of a neighbourhood.
- ID
- TPLNIA
- Type
- text
- Description
This field denotes whether the branch serves a neighbourhood improvement area (1 for yes, 0 for no). A branch serving a NIA may be located inside its boundaries or nearby. NIAs are designated by the City of Toronto. For more details, please refer to this website
- ID
- WardNo
- Type
- int4
- Description
The ID of the municipal ward associated with the branch.
- ID
- WardName
- Type
- text
- Description
The name of the municipal ward.
- ID
- PresentSiteYear
- Type
- int4
- Description
The year that the present location of the branch was officially opened to the general public.
- ID
- PublicWashroom
- Type
- text
- Description
Libraries with publicly accessible washrooms are marked with a "1" here
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | 24 March 2026 |
| Metadata last updated | 24 March 2026 |
| Created | 24 March 2026 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | License not specified |
| Datastore active | True |
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| Datastore cache last update | 1 week ago |
| Extract job | Airflow: Integration Pipeline library-branch-general-information |
| Has views | True |
| Id | 7420a950-e62b-41da-826c-32d31c46e8f8 |
| Is preview | True |
| Mimetype | text/csv |
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| Position | 3 |
| Record count | 112 |
| State | active |
| Url type | datastore |
| Vertex count | 101 |
| Extract Job | Airflow: Integration Pipeline library-branch-general-information |
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