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Self-Service Initiative at Todmorden Room and Swansea Branches to Extend Open Hours, Increase Access

Toronto Public Library will begin a one-year initiative at Todmorden Room and Swansea branches that introduces self-service open hours outside of staffed library hours, increasing access to library collections and spaces to surrounding communities. Self-service options will include: Holds pick-up... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Presenting the Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room at the Toronto Reference Library

Innovative new Toronto Public Library space to be built in honour of Canadian philanthropist, businessman and creator of the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize Toronto Public Library today announced plans for the Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room, scheduled to open at the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Celebrate 10 Years of Library Settlement Partnerships at Toronto Public Library

Toronto Public Library and seven local settlement agencies celebrate the tenth anniversary of Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) from October 9 to 20, 2018 coinciding with Canadian Citizenship Week (October 8 to 14) and Ontario Public Library Week (October 14 to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Cameron Bryant Appointed to Toronto Public Library Board

We are pleased to announce Cameron Bryant's appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board as a citizen member. Bryant attended his first board meeting on May 28 at Toronto Reference Library. Specializing in real estate law at a mid-sized consulting... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Daniel Rotsztain Appointed to Toronto Public Library Board

We are pleased to announce Daniel Rotsztain's appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board as a citizen member. He will attend his first Board meeting on Monday, April 30 at Albion Branch. Rotsztain may already be familiar to library customers... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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TPL Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair

At its Jan 29 meeting, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board elected Sue Graham-Nutter as the Board's new chair, and Strahan McCarten as the new vice chair. Both Ms. Graham-Nutter and Mr. McCarten have been board members since February 2015.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2018 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Room Booking Event at Richview Library

This statement is in response to concerns expressed about a third-party room rental booking at Richview library tonight: We have taken the concerns that have been raised very seriously, and have carefully assessed this situation from a legal, library and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2017 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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More Library Branches to Open On Sundays This Summer

Increased Access is part of the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Toronto Public Library (TPL) is pleased to announce that as part of the City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, six more library branches will open on Sundays year-round: Albert Campbell... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2017 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Provincial Funding Reduction

Update - May 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. - The provincial government has announced it will restore the $1.4 million annual funding: https://twitter.com/LibPressSec/status/859867966929817602 The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has cut Toronto Public Library’s provincial funding by almost 20... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2017 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Celebrates Freedom To Read

Toronto Public Library is celebrating Freedom to Read Week from February 26 to March 4. This annual event encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. This freedom is a core value for public libraries, and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2017 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Leads the Way in Digital Reading

Digital circulation tops three million, putting Toronto in first place among library systems. Toronto is a city of readers, and digital library lending is on the rise. In 2016, Toronto Public Library (TPL) cardholders borrowed more than three million digital... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2017 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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What Did Toronto Read and Watch in 2016?

Toronto Public Library announces the year’s most popular books and DVDs Every year, Torontonians borrow about 32 million print and downloadable items. This year, Toronto Public Library (TPL) is releasing a list of the year’s most popular materials (print books,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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City Librarian Vickery Bowles' Statement on Hate Graffiti Found on Library Property

I was recently notified that anti-Semitic graffiti was scrawled on a window of one of our branches. The hate graffiti on the window was quickly removed by someone in the community before even staff could take action. Nevertheless the deed... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Launches Digital Privacy Initiative

Toronto Public Library is pleased to kick-off its Digital Privacy Initiative on Thursday Nov 10th, with a launch event at 6:30 pm at the Lillian H. Smith branch. The panel includes Alison Macrina, director of the Library Freedom Project; Brenda... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Partners with Myseum of Toronto to Present Cosmopolis Toronto: The World in One City (November 3, 2016 – January 8, 2017)

Toronto Public Library, in partnership with Myseum of Toronto, is pleased to announce Cosmopolis Toronto: The World in One City, a new, city-wide photography exhibition that explores the journeys of newcomers to Canada. The exhibition is based on the book... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Mayor Tory to celebrate six more library branches now open on Sundays as part of the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy

Mayor John Tory will be on-hand at Toronto Public Library’s Centennial branch on Sunday to celebrate an important step in improving access to library services. As part of the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy, six more branches will now be open... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Celebrates Culture Days in Every Corner of the City

Culture Days @ Toronto Public Library presents free arts and culture activities across the city with 40+ FREE activities at more than 30 branches Toronto Public Library, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Arts Network (NAN), celebrates the return of Culture... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Zadie Smith, Mike Myers and Siddhartha Mukherjee Among Headliners for 2016 Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Fall Season

Be part of the ongoing Appel Salon conversation with new books and new ideas at Toronto Public Library’s signature event space for the literary and performing arts, politics and pop culture. 2016 Salon highlights: (l to r) Zadie Smith, Siddhartha... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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June 2016 Board Meeting Highlights

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board met on June 27, 2016 at the Toronto Reference Library. Key topics discussed include: Capital Budget and Plan Submission The Board approved the 2017-2026 capital budget plan and submission (PDF). The funding request of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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More Library Branches to Open On Sundays

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is very pleased to announce that more branches will be open on Sundays in response to customer demand and the TPL Board’s vision for more open hours. Effective July 3, 2016, year-round Sunday service will begin... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Selects Summer’s Top 10 Reads for Teens

Toronto-based list is part of annual TPL Teens Summer Edition program With summer just around the corner, youth librarians at Toronto Public Library have picked their 2016 Top 10 Reads for Teens. The list features well-known and emerging local authors... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library, Mayor Tory and Google Canada Announce Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program

Mayor John Tory, Toronto Public Library (TPL) and Google Canada today announced an innovative wi-fi hotspot lending library program that will give Torontonians free Internet at home. The pilot program has started in six TPL branches: Albion, Cedarbrae, Evelyn Gregory,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Mayor John Tory, Toronto Public Library and Google Canada to Make an Announcement

Mayor John Tory, Toronto Public Library and Google Canada will make an announcement about more access to the Internet for residents living in neighbourhood improvement areas. Where: Thorncliffe branch, 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive Closest major intersection: Millwood Road and Overlea... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Announces New Senior Hire

Alex Hocevar will join TPL in the role of Director, Digital Services and Emerging Technologies Toronto Public Library (TPL) today announced the appointment of Alex Hocevar to the role of Director, Digital Services and Emerging Technologies. Alex has held a... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library Announces New Manager of Cultural and Special Events Programming

Toronto Public Library is pleased to announce that Gregory McCormick (pictured above) will be joining the organization as Manager of Cultural and Special Events Programming next month. Gregory comes to the Library from Montreal, where he served as Director of... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2016 at News Releases - Toronto Public Library

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