The best places to study in Toronto
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Toronto best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, Gateau Ghost and Humble Donkey Lounge.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
The Toronto Reference Library is a public reference library in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The reference library! I bring noise cancelling headphones just in case.
r/askTOFebruary 2026 Hours, amenities and photos for Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
At Gateau Ghost, customers are welcome to use their devices on site anytime, including during dinner and brunch services, as the spot offers several indoor and outdoor open tables, sockets and Wi-Fi to patrons.
NOW TorontoOctober 2025 There's also a large communal table, full of people typing away on laptops, with power outlets galore ... I worked at the communal table, where the low-backed chairs did nothing for my posture, and I found the WiFi to be quite slow.
NarcityMarch 2026mixed E.J. Pratt Library is a public library in Toronto open weekdays until 4:45 PM. It has a good collection of books and quiet areas for reading, with natural light and green views from windows. The basement is quiet but cold. The atmosphere becomes crowded during exam weeks.
Sigmund Samuel Library is a public library at the University of Toronto. Reviewers mention it is cozy with good lighting in parts of the building, though one notes that other areas feel dim. The library stays open until 11 PM on weekdays, making it suitable for evening study.
John M. Kelly Library is a public academic library in Toronto on St Joseph Street. It offers a quiet study environment, with a particularly peaceful 2nd floor study area. The building has a cafe where visitors can eat and socialise, and free scanners for document scanning.
Hours, amenities and photos for John M. Kelly Library (University of St. Michael's College)
Emmanuel College Library is a small, beautiful library on the third floor of Emmanuel College in Toronto, open to the public on weekdays. The space is quiet and cozy, with comfortable seating and plenty of charging outlets, making it well suited for focused individual work.
