Toronto Public Library · Open Data Dashboard

Twelve years of library activity across 100+ branches: visits, items borrowed, computer sessions, new cards, and how each branch serves its neighbourhood. Data: Toronto Open Data (CKAN), 2012–2023.

Activity over time

System-wide totals per year. Indexed to 2012 = 100.
COVID-19 closures (2020–2021) are visible across every metric; visits and computer sessions still trail pre-pandemic levels in 2023.

Cardholder mix

Items borrowed by cardholder type, 2022–2023.

Branch performance

Branches across Toronto

Circle size = selected metric. Click a branch for details.

Top branches

How branches differ

Service tiers

Toronto Public Library classifies branches into five service tiers. Larger tiers serve more visitors and circulate more material per branch.

Programs & features

Share of physical branches with each program or amenity.

Branch detail

Branch Tier Ward Sq ft Visits Circulation Workstation New cards Site since
Source: Toronto Open Data · Datasets: Library Visits, Circulation, Workstation Usage, Card Registrations, Branch General Information, Circulation by Cardholder Type, Branch Space Rentals.