If you’ve been in the neighbourhood of Queen and University lately, you may have noticed that the whole Northeast corner of the intersection looks a little different than it used to. That’s because, like so many neighborhoods in Toronto, it’s under a few different kinds of construction. Osgoode Hall itself is undergoing repair, maintenance, and improvement, too. While the roadblocks and detours may seem impassable, you can still come visit the Great Library (and really, you should, because we miss you).
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Two Dances at Osgoode Hall
Doors Open is happening in Toronto this coming weekend and Osgoode Hall is once again opening its doors to the public. The theme of this year’s event is Hidden Histories, where the public can uncover untold stories from across the city.
We thought this would be a great opportunity to share a little-known fact about the Great Library: it was the location of two balls (as far as we are aware), 122 years apart.
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For more than a century, the trees and grounds of Osgoode Hall have been home to the wildlife of the city, and in particular, birds. The publicly accessible greenspace is a rarity in the concrete jungle that is Toronto’s downtown core, and the grounds and trees offer a much-needed sanctuary to Toronto’s wildlife (and there is plenty of wildlife!). We came across the following post in the blog archives, written by a former staff member who was known as the Great Library’s head bird guy. Enjoy! 🐦🌳
Know How, the blog of the Great Library 