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Dufferin Clark Library
Dufferin Clark Library

Inspired by the shape of a snowflake, the Dufferin Clark Library is a bright and airy library with spacious seating and a lovely children’s area. The library is situated inside the Dufferin Clark Community Centre and serves as a community meeting space.


Location

1441 Clark Avenue West
Vaughan, Ontario L4J 7R4
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Parking

Free outdoor parking is available

Public Transit

The library may be reached by the following York Region Transit routes.

Route(s) 005, 105

For route schedules and more information, please visit York Region Transit 

Contact

Virtual Information Desk
Our customer support team services all of our libraries. Reach us by phone 905-653-READ (7323), text, social media or email.

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Library Manager
Emily Maloney
emily.maloney@vaughan.ca
Area Manager - East Vaughan
Mélanie Raymond
melanie.raymond@vaughan.ca


Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hindustani Music Performance

In celebration of Diwali, listen to the best of Hindustani classical music performed by Vidwan Vinayak Hegde, a music teacher, performer, and vocal expert.

November 9 at 2:00 PM


Calendar

View the full calendar of programs and events.

View Calendar

General

24-hour Library Return

Bike Rack

Children's Program Room

Individual and Group Study Space (32 seats)

Meeting Rooms

Self Checkout Stations

Soft Seating (17 seats)


Technology

Children's Early Literacy Stations

Photocopier / Printer / Scanner

Public Computers

Wireless Internet Access

Learn more about these technology features


Collection


World Languages Collection

Dufferin Clark Library collects materials in a variety of different languages. View our World Languages Collection.

Accessibility Features

Automatic Sliding Main Entry Doors

Single Level Library

Wheelchair Accessible Height-Adjustable Desk

Accessible Height Book Return

Accessible Spaces and Aisles

Accessible Washrooms

Access to CELA library

Home Library Services

Magnifying Bookmarks (For sale)

MagnusCards

Language Line Phone

Strobe Light Fire Alarms

Learn more about these accessibility features


Land Acknowledgement

Vaughan Public Libraries respectfully acknowledges that our libraries were built upon the Territory and Treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation per the Toronto Purchase agreement or Treaty 13.

We also recognize we are situated in the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee who occupied this land before the arrival of European settlers.

The City of Vaughan is currently home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We acknowledge their contributions to the life and prosperity of this land.

As representatives of the people of the City of Vaughan, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

We acknowledge we must do more to learn about the history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, and caretakers of this City.

  • Opened to the public on September 18, 1988.

  • 12,516 square feet library containing over 35,000 items.

  • The layout of the library was inspired by the shape of a snowflake, and has a bright and airy central atrium with four large solarium-style bays echoing the bright crystal points of a snowflake.

  • For more facts and figures, view the Library Fact Sheet.