The research library at Toronto's First Post Office is located in our staff offices on the fourth floor of 260 Adelaide Street East. Consisting of a range of topics, the majority of our books focus on early postal history, communication, the Town of York, and the early City of Toronto. It also contains publications from various Ontario historical societies, modern titles about the City’s changing architecture, and minutes from early Legislative Assembly meetings that occurred in the Town of York. Our library collection continues to be enriched through generous donations from supporters and acquisitions.
You can search our titles online through our electronic database, Zotero!
Researchers are welcome to make an appointment to utilize our research library and museum archival collection. We recommend booking your appointment in advance to ensure staff are onsite to accommodate. Researchers without an appointment will not be allowed access. A $15.00 fee per two hours will be charged for non-members for a research appointment. The fee is waived for members of the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto's First Post Office. We encourage researchers to come prepared with a list of items they want to view and/or utilize.
Staff can also assist with research requests regarding genealogy and other topics. The first 30 minutes of research conducted by our staff is free with $10.00 being charged per hour after that. Members of the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto's First Post Office receive the first hour of research free with $5.00 being charged per hour after that.
Please email info@tos1stpo.com to make your research request or library appointment today.