Parking Near Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw, Little Italy
Where Can I Park for Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw?
Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw is at 766 College Street near Little Italy. The closest listed Parksy space is at The Mod Club, 60 m away, priced at $4 an hour. Other options include Trinity Bellwoods, 120 m away at $5.24 an hour, while Ossington station is 950 m away, a 12-minute walk.
- Address
- 766 College Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at The Mod Club in Toronto, ON, 60 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Ossington, 950 m (12 min walk)
Parking Near Little Italy
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Parking at Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw on College Street
Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw is at 766 College Street in University—Rosedale, near Little Italy. The branch listing gives its opening status as open until 8:30 pm today (Toronto Public Library). Mapcarta lists opening hours of 10:00 am to 8:30 pm on Monday, 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday and 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday (mapcarta.com).
Drivers should plan for a nearby space rather than expect a dedicated branch car park. A Parksy space a few steps from the entrance provides the closest listed option.
Named Parking Around the College/Shaw Branch
The nearest named alternatives in the surrounding area include the Trinity Bellwoods outdoor parking lot, 120 m away, and The Royal parking area, 450 m away. A lot near Cafe Diplomatico is 510 m away, while a personal parking spot in Dovercourt is 650 m away.
These options spread the walk across nearby streets and districts, so the most convenient choice depends on whether you want to remain close to College Street or accept a longer walk for a different type of space.
Street Parking Pressure Near 766 College Street
College Street is a practical drop-off reference for the branch, but the site sits in University—Rosedale near Little Italy, where a short walk can be easier than searching directly outside the entrance. The branch listing records an evening closing time of 8:30 pm today (Toronto Public Library), so visits extending into the evening should allow for the return walk to the vehicle.
Drivers using surrounding streets need to follow the posted signs and curb controls in force on each block. Parking conditions can change between College Street and the residential streets nearby, so the exact bay or curb sign governs whether a vehicle may stop, how long it may remain and whether payment is required. The branch's listed opening pattern includes a Wednesday closing time of 6:00 pm (mapcarta.com).
Parksy Spaces Closest to Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw
The closest Parksy option is a space at The Mod Club, 60 m from the branch, priced at $4 an hour. It is the shortest listed walk and suits drivers who want to stay close to 766 College Street without searching for a curb space.
Further options include an outdoor lot at Trinity Bellwoods, 120 m away at $5.24 an hour, and The Royal parking area, 450 m away at $5.24 an hour. A space near Cafe Diplomatico is 510 m away at $5.24 an hour. A personal parking spot in Dovercourt is 650 m away at $15.99 an hour, while another Toronto lot is 670 m away at $3 an hour.
Walking and Transit Access to the College/Shaw Library
Ossington is the nearest station to the branch, 950 m away, which is a 12-minute walk.
The site is 410 m from the centre of Little Italy, so visitors already in the neighbourhood can reach the library on foot before considering a vehicle. The address, 766 College Street, places the entrance on the College Street corridor in University—Rosedale, near Little Italy.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw?
Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw is at 766 College Street near Little Italy. The closest listed Parksy space is at The Mod Club, 60 m away, priced at $4 an hour. Other options include Trinity Bellwoods, 120 m away at $5.24 an hour, while Ossington station is 950 m away, a 12-minute walk.
What Is the Closest Parking to Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw?
The closest listed Parksy option is a space at The Mod Club, 60 m from the branch, priced at $4 an hour. It is the shortest listed walk and keeps drivers close to 766 College Street without searching for a curb space.
How Much Does Parking Near Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw Cost?
Listed options range from $3 an hour at another Toronto lot 670 m away to $15.99 an hour for a personal parking spot in Dovercourt, 650 m away. The Mod Club is $4 an hour and 60 m away, while Trinity Bellwoods is $5.24 an hour and 120 m away.
What Alternatives Are Near Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw?
Named alternatives include the Trinity Bellwoods outdoor parking lot, 120 m away, The Royal parking area, 450 m away, a lot near Cafe Diplomatico, 510 m away, and a personal parking spot in Dovercourt, 650 m away.
Is There Street Parking Near Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw?
Drivers using surrounding streets need to follow the posted signs and curb controls on each block. The exact bay or curb sign governs whether a vehicle may stop, how long it may remain and whether payment is required. Conditions can change between College Street and nearby residential streets.
How Can I Reach Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw Without a Car?
Ossington is the nearest station, 950 m away, which is a 12-minute walk. The branch is also 410 m from the centre of Little Italy, so visitors already in the neighbourhood can reach it on foot before considering a vehicle.
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