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Richmond Hill Central Library

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The Richmond Hill Public Library system is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the City of Richmond Hill. For hours of operation and information on which services are available at each branch, please call 905-884-9288 or visit the Richmond Hill Public Library Website.

In-Person Branch and Virtual Services Available 

All Library branch locations are currently open for holds pickup, browsing, study space and computer/printer use. Learn what in person or online services are available at the Library today! 

Richmond Hill Public Libraries List

Central Library

1 Atkinson Street
905-884-9288

Oak Ridges Library

34 Regatta Avenue
905-773-5533

Richmond Green Library
1 William F. Bell Parkway

905-780-0711

Richvale Library
40 Pearson Avenue

905 889-2847

Library Services

Richmond Hill libraries offer a wide variety of resources and services to the residents of Richmond Hill, including:

Resources

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Services

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Richmond Hill Municipal Offices

225 East Beaver Creek Road,

Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4

905-771-8800

access@richmondhill.ca

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