Construction Notice and Access to the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

Please note that due to ongoing renovations, some of our regular entrances are closed. 

During ongoing construction this Spring, access to the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library may be affected by rotating closures to the entrances located at the top of stairs on the corner of St. George & Harbord Streets. 

Please follow the signage outside of the building to enter the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. Alternatively, researchers can enter the Fisher Library through the Robarts Library/Accessible entrance, situated at 130 St. George Street at street level. 

If you are having trouble finding us, please call the Reference Desk at 416-978-5285.

The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is open to members of the University of Toronto community, visiting scholars, and the public. The Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room is open 9:00-4:45 from Monday to Friday.

Overhead image of the Library