The OISE Library is only open to current University of Toronto students, faculty, staff, and to members who have paid for library privileges. Current U of T students, staff, and faculty require a TCard to enter the OISE Library. For information about obtaining a TCard, please see: https://tcard.utoronto.ca Other users who have memberships will also require a valid library card to enter. This includes Alumni, Research Readers, and Direct Borrowers. Please visit the Reader Registration Desk on the 2nd floor of the Robarts Library to obtain a library card.
We continue to encourage library users to wear masks while in the Library. Individuals should continue to stay home if they are ill. Please visit the COVID-19 and Respiratory Illnesses page for more information about the University's guidelines and recommendations.
Winter Hours for January 4 - May 4, 2025
- Monday - Thursday: 8:45am – 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Summer Hours May 5 - September 1, 2025
- Monday - Thursday: 8:45am – 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
Upcoming holiday closures
Friday, April 18, 2025 ................................................................ Good Friday
Friday, May 16, 2025 ........................................................... Presidential Day
Monday, May 19, 2025 .............................................................. Victoria Day
Monday, June 30, 2025 ........................................................ Presidential Day
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ................................................................ Canada Day
Friday, August 1, 2025 ......................................................... Presidential Day
Monday, August 4, 2025 ........................................................... Civic Holiday
Monday, September 1, 2025 ....................................................... Labour Day
Library Location
The OISE Library is located in the OISE Building at 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Please enter the library through the main doors on the Ground Floor of the OISE Building.
If you have questions, please contact us at 416-978-1850 or email us at: oise.library@utoronto.ca