E.J. Pratt Library
7 reviews 71 Queen's Park Cres E, Toronto, ON +1 416-585-4470 library.vicu.utoronto.ca suggest an edit
27 April 2023 9:02
This isn't a great place to study, the layout is very strange. The quiet study areas are surrounded by group study rooms and/or are open concept, so noise travels quite a bit.
On the main floor, there is a non-silent area directly over-looking the silent reading room. In the basement, the student lounge area is next to the quiet study area without any glass separating the two.
This seems to be a problem at almost every UofT library, where group study spaces are next to the quiet study spaces. Robarts is particularly noisy. There's probably only 50 or so seats on the St George campus that are truly silent.
Given how many UofT students are driven insane by the workload, it seems bizarre that creating comfortable study spaces isn't a priority for admin. Oh well.
On the main floor, there is a non-silent area directly over-looking the silent reading room. In the basement, the student lounge area is next to the quiet study area without any glass separating the two.
This seems to be a problem at almost every UofT library, where group study spaces are next to the quiet study spaces. Robarts is particularly noisy. There's probably only 50 or so seats on the St George campus that are truly silent.
Given how many UofT students are driven insane by the workload, it seems bizarre that creating comfortable study spaces isn't a priority for admin. Oh well.
03 July 2019 23:42
One of my favorite places to be honest for as long as my UTORID was valid (cannot access the computers without it). It's close to the Chapters which is another happy place of mine. Beautiful Victorian facade, on the building and in the area in general. They often have tiny artwork exhibitions (posters and photographs mostly) at the back so get in and check them out. If you have a UTORID, it's a great place to study in or use their computers. Their books are mostly humanities I think. Consider bringing some bread or buying plain yogurt donuts from Tim Horton's and feed the birds and squirrel who are around the benches outside. Close to at least 4 coffee shops: Starbucks, Tim Horton, Aroma Espresso and the university right across the street in the basement. I took this photo last winter.
25 April 2019 19:58
This is the BEST library on campus. Feel sorry for the poor chaps who run to Robarts for those all-nighters.
29 March 2019 1:04
One of the best libraries on campus. Very quiet. Has many different nooks to study in, depending on what you like. From open plan to two person side rooms they've got you covered. Scanning and printing available too.
10 September 2018 4:48
A good place to study. Avoid the exam week it gets really busy. It is one of the very few libraries with some natural light
24 July 2018 4:19
Still a good place to study even tho some people sleep at the second floor making annoying sound
15 July 2018 17:49
Best library at St George Campus. It has a modern design with great lighting and is never crowded