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There were some other really cool ones I read recently, too!
Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials
Not about clothing/fashion, but instead about using fabrics and things we'd normally throw out to create accessories and home goods
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=2879970&Entt=RDM2879970
Wear, Repair, Repurpose
This one is very similar to Mend! in look, feel, and tone. It also includes a lot of really basic mending techniques that are good to get familiar with
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=3884990&Entt=RDM3884990
Simple Tailoring & Alteration
Fantastic book for learning to adjust thrifted pieces, hand-me-downs, etc. that don't necessarily fit you. Or updating older styles to be more modern/contemporary
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=3310618&Entt=RDM3310618
I hope you enjoy Marie! :)
Amy
Two Books on the Same Topic by Different Authors: Picks for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020
Have you ever sifted through library or book store displays and it seems every author under the sun is writing about the same city, the same war, the current US president, the same historical figure, the same current event? At least it means there are many options for "two books on the same to...
I'm going to try Salt Baby and This Accident of Being Lost (both from the adult list). I didn't know Cherie Dimaline had a new book so I'll place that on hold too!
Read Indigenous 2020
We’re glad to release our Read Indigenous 2020 List! Read Indigenous is our yearly list of must-read titles by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators and knowledge keepers. These stories share everything from the importance of water in Indigenous cultures, to critical historical events, to me...
Read with Pride: Staff picks for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020
Posted Jun 1, 2020 at The Buzz...About Books
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I'd like to add Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs. Not all of the stories were my cup of tea, but the ones about The Cow were amazing - recommended for all pet owners: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4294881710&Ntt=possible+side+effects&view=grid&Erp=25
Very irreverent and lots of swearing in this book.
A Book that Made You Laugh: Staff Picks for the TPL Reading Challenge
We could all use a laugh right about now, so we've asked library staff and members of the Reading Challenge Facebook group to recommend books that made them laugh. Some of these books are giddy, silly fun; some are dark; some are dry, some are goofy. We hope you find something on this list tha...
Top 10 Most Read Books for Our Reading Challenge 2019
Posted Feb 5, 2020 at The Buzz...About Books
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch!
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM3727631&R=3727631
I love it just as much as the first, and I love them both a lot.
Sequels That Don't Suck
I’ve recently realized that my movie-viewing practices have been sadly lacking in classic 1980s and 90s action/adventure films. On several occasions, I have said something like “I’ve never seen *insert movie title*” only to be met with surprise and disbelief from my friends. Case in point, I wat...
It was a revelation for me. It's probably just as well I had years between discovering the movie and discovering the book, because they are really quite different...
"But there are some things I know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can."
A Book Adapted into a Movie or Show: Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge
Are you participating in our reading challenge? So are library staff all across the city. These are some of their recommendations for the category "A book that has been adapted into a movie or show". Alice's Recommendations: Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich All formats Why did Alice pick...
I loved "Other Minds". I also read "The Soul of an Octopus" which was great - but may cause some crying because *spoiler* an octopus dies during the book!
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4294649663&Ntt=the+soul+of+an+octopus&view=grid&Erp=25
It's by the same author of "How to Be a Good Creature", and there's some overlap in content.
TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My!
Whether they serve us, or we serve them, animals are often our most loyal (and sometimes furry... or scaly) best friends. Throughout our history many have worked alongside us through each step of our evolution and progression to where we are today. We may not be privy to an animal’s rich interna...
Black socks with multi-coloured bow ties (red, green, purple, and yellow) with brown shoes and a charcoal suit. No actual tie. Very dapper!
The Return of the Male Dandy or My Friend Tom's Polka Dot Socks
My friend Tom was wearing blue polka dot socks the other day and I thought to myself ... his hipster socks denote either the approach of the Apocalypse or the return of male dandy is upon us. The glimpse of a pale sliver of leg, somewhere between the color of raw veal and mushrooms, broke my moo...
Maggie,
I always used to read her signature as "Guid" (said "Geed" with a hard "G"), and thought of her as Guid Blyton for many years. I also never thought to look at the title page as a child!
My favourite books were the On the Farm series (Children of Cherry-Tree Farm, The Children of Willow Farm and More Adventures at Willow Farm). I still own an omnibus edition from Scotland. As a child, I wanted my parents to change my name to Penny!
TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood
Most people have cherished childhood books which inspired their imaginations and nurtured their love of reading. The same can be said about our favourite movies and music from our early years – they inspired or shocked us in ways that still influence us today. These memories help us grow and sha...
Hi Anne Kay,
This particular sale happened back in 2017! Check back for updates for upcoming sales.
This year's sale is on Thursday, March 14th: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/books-video-music/book-sale/
We often find that people start to line up before we open, but depending on the weather we can't say at this time how long the wait may be!
Amy
Books, Books, Books - Cheap, Cheap, Cheap: TRL Clearance Book Sale March 16-18, 2017
Unlike the Toronto housing market, the Friends' Clearance Book Sale has a lot of stock and we are still very affordable. Come buy something and help support the Library. Friends of Toronto Public Library, South Chapter Clearance Book Sale March 16-18, 2017 (cash only) If you're at t...
You're right, it isn't very clear!
The PDF link above (or click on the challenge picture) contains both the main challenge and the advanced challenge in the same file.
Thanks for pointing this out - we'll update it to make it more obvious!
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Thank you for the compliment! It was a joint effort.
I love Outlander, and most fantasy books. If you're looking for recommendations of similar books that can be used for other categories, let us know.
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
It definitely counts!
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Hi Susan,
Thank you for pointing out this error. As of January 21, 2019, the post has been corrected and sources have been added for further reading.
Best wishes,
Amy
A Look Back at the History of Jewish Canadians
Canada is a cultural mosaic; our citizens come from all over the world. You might have made the journey yourself from another country, or maybe one of your family members did long ago. Regardless of how we got here, our diversity strengthens our identities as Canadians. This week we're taking a ...
Yes, you're definitely welcome to keep posting questions and discussions here.
We'll be adding articles with staff picks for specific categories throughout the year, and they'll be accessible from this main page and will have comment threads for discussion too.
(I am also not a Facebook user!)
Best,
Amy
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Amazing. I've only done 1 category, "A graphic novel" and I read so many in a year that definitely doesn't count as a challenge for me.
I tried Fence vol. 1, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series:
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?Ntt=fence&N=4288372955
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Congratulations, that's a lot of reading! I, too, read the same things over and over (sci-fi, fantasy, YA, children's novels, graphic novels)... and will definitely need to spread out this year!
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Hi Amber,
You're going to get a very Librarian answer to this one!
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is generally catalogued and shelved in the "Self-help" section (158.1 in this case), as opposed to mental health (360s or 610s, depending on the exact focus). That being said, since the book also talks about personal development and happiness it could definitely be beneficial to your mental health and would therefore suit the category.
We're happy to let you pick if it fits. If it doesn't feel right to you, perhaps it could work for "A book on a topic you know nothing about" instead.
Part of the fun of this challenge is seeing how people interpret the categories. My coworker Myrna agrees that this could go either way!
Hope this helps,
Amy
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Sorry about that. It seems it hyperlinked the bracket and comma, which aren't part of the link!
This is it:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214569429424183/
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Hi Katie,
You can discuss on the Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/214569429424183/), on Twitter with the hashtag #TOpicks, or even here in the comments.
Hope this helps,
Amy
Join our 2019 Reading Challenge!
Looking for the TPL Reading Challenge 2020? It officially launches on January 13, 2020! Check back at tpl.ca/readingchallenge on or after the 13 for a whole new challenge list! Welcome to the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Reading Challenge for 2019. Want to read more? Try new authors and genres...
Hi Karishma,
Thanks for the question! All of these programs are FREE, so there's no fee for you to pay! Registration is done online, and you will receive the free ticket(s) via email. If you click on any of the program titles - such as the one for the launch - you will be taken to the full event listing, which has a Related Link "Click this link for tickets".
You should see what I mean if you click on the link below:
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT364087&R=EVT364087
Hope this helps!
Let's Talk Podcasting: Workshops, Recording and Resources at the Library
I knew podcasts had hit the mainstream when I called my mom one day and asked "how are things going" and she responded "I'm listening to a podcast." If you're interested in knowing a bit more about podcasts and also podcasting (tap into that inner creativity!) then Toronto Public Library has you...
Thanks for letting us know. We'll look into getting this fixed!
Seven Wonders: Books to Spark Curiosity in Middle Childhood
How do planes stay up there? Are there aliens in the universe? How do fish talk to each other? Is there technology to make cars fly? Those are just some of the questions that have been posted on Wonder Walls by kids in different libraries around the city. Visit your local Toronto Public Library ...
Hi Jean Paul,
A list of the 3D Certification and 3D Design classes is here: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=37867+37848&Ntt=3d+design
To sign up for a class, click on the title of a specific session, then follow the link that says "Click Here for Tickets" or "Click Here to Register". The registration site will ask for your name and also an email address to send the registration confirmation to.
Hope this helps!
3D Print Accessories for Your Laptop and Phone
After taking our 3D Certification Class many people ask the Digital Innovation Hub staff members, “What can I 3D print?” Because the possibilities are almost endless it can be quite daunting! Previously, we’ve suggested some neat tools and clever storage containers as well as holiday ornaments....
You're very welcome. There are so many possibilities to share, it's hard to pick which ones to include!
3D Print Accessories for Your Laptop and Phone
After taking our 3D Certification Class many people ask the Digital Innovation Hub staff members, “What can I 3D print?” Because the possibilities are almost endless it can be quite daunting! Previously, we’ve suggested some neat tools and clever storage containers as well as holiday ornaments....
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