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Weston Branch had an extensive Toy lending library, the second to be established in Toronto; the first was at Jane/Dundas Branch. Both were operated by York Public Library.

These image show the audience during the talent show.

These images show two girls singing. The second photograph shows one of the pair recieving a prize from Polkaroo. It seems as though this image is from a talent showcase held at the library.

This image is of a young girl performing a hula dance in the program room of the Weston Branch. Two adult spectators can be seen watching from the sidelines. This appears to be a part of a talent showcase held at the library.

This image shows Polkaroo hugging a child who came to visit him. Bettijane O'Neill can be see standing next to both Polkaroo and the girl. The girl is dressed in a luau costume and can be seen performing here.

This image shows Polkaroo visiting Weston Branch. Click here for more images of Polkaroo at Weston.

This image shows staff at Weston Branch posing for a photograph in front of the Eagle House eagle that was reported to be missing here. From left to right are: Bettijane O'Neill, (unknown), Suzanne Scala, (unknown), (unknown).

This image is shows the addition to the Weston Library under construction. The addition was built by Dunlop, Farrow & Aitken.

This is yet another image of the library taken from the original entrance. In contrast to the images seen here, this image shows the staircase leading up into the adult section and the staircase leading down to the children's section, then known as…

These images are taken from the staircase inside the old entrance of the Weston library. The images were taken circa 1980, prior to the construction of the new addition. Note that the doors to the library are glass, as opposed to the wood doors that…