Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Mihalache is cocurating an exhibit at the thomas fisher rare book library that explores canadas culinary history through the voices of women from the 1820s to the 1960s using a range of artifacts, including rare cook books, manuscripts, culinary objects and photos. Doors open toronto is returning this may, and we have compiled a list of all of the locations that will be included in this years event. Mar 19, 2012 the thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials.
The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and. The department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didnt have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. Every building taking part in doors open toronto 2019 listed. The fisher is the largest rare book library in canada. May 23, 2019 thomas fisher rare book library 120 st. At one of the open atria at the thomas fisher rare book library, a seminar room is situated at the base under a mezzanine and upperlevel shelving. Thomas fisher rare book library doors open toronto 2016 flickr. Take a tour of sacred books in the thomas fisher rare book. See 29 photos and 2 tips from 174 visitors to thomas fisher rare book library. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Harris water treatment plant, the toronto city hall observation deck, and the thomas fisher rare book library. George and harbord streets, immediately to the south of the main university library, robarts. Visitors will also get a chance to explore the propertys urban farm. It serves the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the.
The stunning historical site was built between 1800 and 1866 and was acquired by the trust in 1997. May 22, 20 doors open toronto returns for its 14th year on may 25th and 26th, complete with a lineup of new buildings to explore and a stable of old favourites. They have collections from william morris kelmscott press. Explore niagara falls your way on a stressfree day trip from toronto, which also includes wine tasting at a local winery. A university of toronto library card is not necessary to access the collections, but onsite registration is required. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest rare book library in canada, holding over 800,000 books and 6,000 linear metres of manuscript material toronto. This was the first library opened by icropen door libraries. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto posts.
Stream tracks and playlists from fisher rare book library on your desktop or mobile device. For book lovers, the thomas fisher rare book library is nothing short of paradise. Ontario heritage trust bringing our heritage to life, one story at a time. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Doors open toronto 2019 offering access to over 150. Media in category thomas fisher rare book library the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Harris water treatment plant, image by jack landau. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need to.
City of toronto every april to october, ontarios heritage treasures are open to the public with free events across the province. The quality and variety of the collection makes the visit worthwhile. The thomas fisher rare book library, canadas largest, is essential for scholars of many disciplines who seek the broadest collection of materials relevant to their research. The resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not they are members of the university of toronto community. U of ts one spadina is front and centre at torontos doors open. The thomas fisher rare book library is open monday to friday, 9 a. Nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions.
Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas. Whether you are exploring on your own, organizing an outing with family and friends, or planning a first date, doors open ontario has something for everyone. During doors open, tour the legislative chamber and take in a special exhibition on parliamentary history. The best doors open toronto events for 2019 now magazine. It started as a vision for a christian library in november 1990 by willard black. Situated within robarts library at the university of toronto, over 700,000 volumes. Leonard cohen archives live on at u of t library the star. Completely free and open to all members of the public not just university of. May 26, 2017 for a historic perspective on what one spadina and other parts of u of ts downtown toronto campus once looked like, head to the thomas fisher rare book library. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you need. Doors open toronto returns for its 20th anniversary this year. Mar 21, 2019 nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. We were amazed by the number of rare books, we really enjoyed visiting and getting a sense of this nice library. Discover thomas fisher rare book library in toronto, ontario. Pearce carefoote is an anglican priest and interim head of the thomas fisher rare book library at the university of toronto. Most of the material in the fisher library is housed onsite. Explore the falls at your own pace during roughly three hours of free time, and upgrade to include a cruise up the niagara river into the basin of the canadian horseshoe falls for extra closeup views. Doors open toronto thomas fisher rare books library get th. With stunning architecture and precious books of every shape and length, using the resources at fisher can seem like a real treat. Prague christian library was dedicated on november 20, 1999 which coincided with the 10th anniversary of the velvet revolution the event that brought the fall of communism in the czech republic. Thomas fisher rare books library get the full scoop at. The fisher library offers extended hours on thursday evenings through the academic year we are open from 9 am to 8 pm, with the reading room closing at 7.
One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch. Explore canadas culinary history at u of t library. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need to know. In all circumstances any reproductions must be credited to rare books and special collections, the university of sydney library. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. This year will continue the admirable legacy of canadas largest doors open event and one of the three largest doors open events in the world, said mayor john tory, in a release. May 24, 2018 for the 19 th annual doors open may 26 to 27. May 01, 2019 for two decades, doors open toronto has captivated residents and visitors with the history of the city through the buildings which embody its essence. Hours and location thomas fisher rare book library. The best doors open toronto events for 2018 now magazine. On november 17th, the university of torontos thomas fisher rare book library held its firstever open house to showcase a selection of its newest acquisitions the fisher is the largest rare book library in canada.
The thomas fisher rare book library is located at the northwest corner of st. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto home. Thomas fisher rare book library doors open toronto 2016. A visit to the open house at the thomas fisher rare book. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials. Explore canadas culinary history at u of t library exhibit. New resources are being sought to continue to build the legacy of the thomas fisher rare book library for future generations of students and scholars. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and. U of ts one spadina is front and centre at torontos. Thomas fisher rare book library college library in university. The doors open festival is back for 2012 this weekend, offering the public access to many spaces throughout toronto that are typically hidden from view or restricted in some manner. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you.
Explore thomas fisher rare book library, uofts 6,309 photos on flickr. The thomas fisher rare book library foreground was opened in 1973, and forms a part of a larger building complex with robarts library background the department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didnt have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. Holograms created by michael page and presented at doors open to. On november 17th, the university of toronto s thomas fisher rare book library held its firstever open house to showcase a selection of its newest acquisitions. More than,000 students, visitors and scholars from around the world come to the fisher library each year to research, study and attend lectures and exhibitions, and.
Thomas fisher rare book library 12 photos libraries 120 st. Doors open toronto returns for its 14th year on may 25th and 26th, complete with a lineup of new buildings to explore and a stable of old favourites. Photo by doors open toronto in thomas fisher rare book library. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you need to. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to. Went here for the toronto doors open 2012 weekend and wow. May 16, 2018 mihalache is cocurating an exhibit at the thomas fisher rare book library that explores canadas culinary history through the voices of women from the 1820s to the 1960s using a range of artifacts, including rare cook books, manuscripts, culinary objects and photos. As one of the leading research libraries in north america, the fisher acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international significance. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, toronto, on. A book of family records and personal reminiscences alla serenis. May 24, 2012 the doors open festival is back for 2012 this weekend, offering the public access to many spaces throughout toronto that are typically hidden from view or restricted in some manner.
The fishers material, apart from the reference collection which is available on open shelves in the reading room and reference area, is comprised of noncirculating, closedstack collections, which means that the material needed will always be available for use. Yellow hologram installation at thomas fisher rare book library. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to institutional records. Ontario heritage trust museum toronto, ontario facebook. Doors open visitors will get a chance to do inside the building and interact with artifacts belonging to the ashbridge family. Architectural drawings of one spadina, university college and robarts library will be on display, alongside historic photographs and campus maps. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need. Author of the thomas fisher rare book library, twentyfive years, james mavor and his world, hollars england, some canadian ornithologists, in pursuit of natural knowledge, the early history of medicine, david g. Fisher rare book library free listening on soundcloud. Apr 15, 2016 the fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public.
The fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. George this university of toronto library holds some of the rarest books in the world, including manuscripts from the 11th century and canadas only. Until the end of april 2014, it is also open late on thursdays, closing at 8 p. Entry is free and no appointment is necessary, though valid id with current address is required to enter the collection. Multiple exposures processed in photomatix and lightroom. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books. If you wish to reproduce any images of rare books and special collections material in publications or on the internet please contact rare books and special collections for permission.
Please watch this space and our web site for when we will reopen. Thomas fisher rare book library college library in. To support the community efforts to curb the spread of the covid19 virus, the fisher library will be closed for an indefinite period of time beginning monday march 16. Between the accumulated items and items found in the stacks of the main library, there was enough to open up the rare book room in 1957. Doors open toronto 2008 fischer rare book library 2527066561. Explore the falls at your own pace during roughly three hours of free time, and upgrade to include a cruise up the niagara river into the basin of the.
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