Richmond Green Branch

Location

1 William F. Bell Parkway
Richmond Hill ON L4S 2T9
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Contact

General Inquiries: 

905-780-0711
 

Manager, Branch Experience

Greg Patterson
gpatterson@rhpl.ca

 

Manager, Customer Experience

Len Wong
lwong@rhpl.ca

Hours

Monday to Thursday:  10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday:  10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Map

Please see a map of all Richmond Hill Public Library locations.

To find directions to Richmond Green branch, please follow this link.

Getting Here

Bus/Transit

Richmond Green Branch has direct stops on the following York Region Transit bus routes:

  • Route 80 - Elgin Mills Eastbound / Westbound

  • Route 82 - Valleymede Northbound / Southbound  

  • Route 83A - Trench Northbound / Southbound  

  • Route 90 - Leslie Northbound / Southbound 

For more information, please visit York Region Transit.

 

Cycling

Bike racks are located on the north-west corner of Richmond Green Branch parking lot.

 

Parking

Free parking is available at all Richmond Hill Public Library branches. The Richmond Green Branch parking lot gate opens to the public at 9:50am during library opening days, and closes 15 minutes after library is closed.

Services & Amenities

A Joint Facility

Richmond Green Branch is a joint use facility. It serves as a community branch in the neighborhood as well as a school library to students and faculty of Richmond Green Secondary School.

 

Accessibility

All RHPL branches are physically accessible with wheelchair ramps, washrooms, and elevators where required. Entrances are equipped with automatic doors and parking spots are available for those with accessible parking permits. Learn more about our accessibility services

Richmond Green Branch is also equipped with the following assistive technologies, including video magnifier SmartView Synergy PI. 

 

Curbside Pickup

If you’re unable to enter our branches, contact your local branch to arrange for curbside pickup service. No appointment necessary.

 

Maker Space Services 

Changes are coming to our MakerSpace services!
Over the past few months, we've been collecting feedback from our community and our team on our Maker Space services at our branches. As a result, we'll be pausing our Maker Space services at Richmond Green branch as we update our spaces and how they operate. We thank you for your patience as we improve our services to support you better. Keep an eye out for new services to be revealed soon as we welcome you back to make, create and DIY!

 

Meeting Rooms and Study Space

There is one meeting room at Richmond Green Branch and it can be booked for a fee. Seating, tables, and audio/visual presentation equipment is available in the room. Book a meeting space here.

Study space is free to use and does not require a Richmond Hill Public Library membership. There’s no reservation required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 

Multi-Faith Spaces

We strive to offer safe, welcoming spaces that meet the needs of our community. If you're looking for a place to pray or meditate while visiting our branches, please speak to an RHPL team member, who will do their best to support your needs. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please let us know if you require a prayer mat. 

 

Technology and Games

Richmond Green Branch has free wireless Internet access for all community members, as well as free public use computers (iMacs and PCs) with the option to print, copy and scan documents for a fee. This branch also has iPads and Chromebook laptops that can be borrowed with an RHPL membership for in-branch use. Express computer stations can be used without a library card. It also has early literacy stations (ELS) available to children on a first come first serve basis in the children area.  Learn more about technology at the Library.