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Toronto Public Library is one of the world's busiest urban public library systems. Every year, 19 million people visit our branches in neighbourhoods across the city and borrow 32 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131. To get the most current updates on what's happening at the library, follow us on Twitter @torontolibrary
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Murder, Mayhem and Maternity: Pregnancy Horror and Thriller Books
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Though Mother's Day has come and gone, it's never the wrong time of year to acknowledge the absolute B-movie, grindhouse, gore fest, horror show that is becoming a mother. Pregnancy is a turbulent time to say the least: hormonal changes, forgetfulness, brain fog, running to the toilet every morning and... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2024 at The Buzz...About Books
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Achieving Career Success in Canada
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Career Coach in Residence Tinu Olawuyi shares her tips and strategies for starting your career in Canada. Securing a job that matches your experience as a newcomer can be challenging. It is crucial not to lose hope or overlook the transferable skills you gained from your previous employment. When applying... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2024 at Career and Job Search Help Blog
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that has been recognized since 2021. It's a day that honours Indian Residential School Survivors and remembers the children who never made it home. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day inspired... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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City Librarian's Report for September 2024
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Below is my report for the September 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Open hours successfully expanded... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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Historical Backgrounds of Toronto For Your Next Video Call
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Add a touch of Toronto history to your next video call with these 12 vintage virtual backgrounds. Download these free backgrounds of interior photos of Toronto landmarks and other spots from the late 19th and early 20th centuries — and discover a bit of history as you find a favourite!... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2024 at Local History & Genealogy
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Meet our new Career Coaches in Residence
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Our Career Coaches in Residence provides free one-on-one career counselling and job search help for younger adults, ages 18-29. From now until November 2024, career coaches Kadine Cooper, Tinu Olawuyi and Shenelle Payne Cuffy are available to provide expert advice about career planning, resume building, interviewing, negotiating and other career... Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2024 at Career and Job Search Help Blog
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Meet an LSP Worker: Iryna
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Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) is a three-way collaboration between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Toronto Public Library and seven local settlement agencies. Staff from the settlement agencies, also known as LSP Workers, support newcomers as they settle in a new city by offering one-on-one services and group programs in fifteen... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2024 at New to Canada
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City Librarian's Report for June 2024
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Below is my report for the June 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Celebrating Customer Appreciation Day... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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National Indigenous History Month 2024
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June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Attend library programs Discover free events and programs on a wide range of topics that... Continue reading
Posted Jun 5, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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Mesmerized by Muskoka: The Postcards of William Alfred Anderson (1880–1962)
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In 2022, Susan Anderson donated a set of postcards to TPL from her grandfather William Alfred Anderson, a photographer and postcard maker from Muskoka, Ontario. We've digitized many of these vintage views of cottage country, dating back to 1911. Read on to learn about Anderson and to see highlights of... Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2024 at Local History & Genealogy
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City Librarian's Report for May 2024
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Below is my report for the May 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Period equity at TPL... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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Access Free Resources to Help You Certify in Cloud Technology
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With the growing demand for cloud technology, there’s never been a better time to get certified in this field. If you’re looking to be part of an exciting, rapidly-growing industry that boasts a variety of roles, a career in cloud technology might be for you. Prepare for your certification with... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2024 at Career and Job Search Help Blog
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City Librarian's Report for April 2024
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Below is my report for the April 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Grand opening of the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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City Librarian's Report for February 2024
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Below is my report for the February 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Update on restoration of services Since the end of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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City Librarian's Report for January 2024
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Below is my report for the January 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Update on restoration of services As we work to... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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City Librarian's Report for December 2023
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Below is my report for the December 2023 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space 1000 Reads Before Kindergarten... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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City Librarian's Report for March 2024
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Below is my report for the March 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Update on restoration of services We have almost fully... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2024 at What's On at the Library
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A Non-Fiction Graphic Novel: Picks for the TPL Reading Challenge 2023
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It's taken me a very long time to get used to reading graphic novels. Truth be told, I’m still not totally comfortable with them. There are so many visuals demanding my attention — thought bubbles panels and bright colours. Reading graphic novels definitely tests my traditional linear reading brain! And... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2023 at The Buzz...About Books
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City Librarian's Report for October 2023
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Below is my report for the October 2023 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Launch of the Feeding... Continue reading
Posted Oct 17, 2023 at What's On at the Library
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A Book You Would Recommend to Your Younger Self: TPL Reading Challenge 2023
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When I think about books I would recommend to my younger self, I am a little afraid my younger self would hate them or (worse yet!) not understand them. There are a couple of books I have reread over the years, and each time I have understood them a little... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2023 at The Buzz...About Books
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Ernest Hemingway's Toronto Ties
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Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) was an American novelist who won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nobel Prize in Literature. He's known for titles such as The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea. What you may not know is that Hemingway had a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2023 at Local History & Genealogy
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
This year marks the third year of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While September 30 may be the day that we remember and learn, truth and reconciliation is a year-round initiative. To support your continued learning on truth and reconciliation, we've compiled a list of physical and online... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2023 at What's On at the Library
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King Charles III in Canada: Photos from the 1970s
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King Charles III was crowned on May 6, 2023 at the age of 74. As a constitutional monarchy, Canada recognized this historic date — the first coronation in 70 years for Commonwealth nations. In an earlier blog post, we highlighted six rarities from our archives that document past coronation celebrations... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2023 at Local History & Genealogy
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A Book with a Month in Its Title: Picks for the 2023 TPL Reading Challenge
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A few beads of sweat appeared on my forehead as I saw the note in my calendar to start working on this blog post. It might have been the summer heat, but it could have also been a fear on not actually having read any books that fit this category.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2023 at The Buzz...About Books
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A Book About a Historical Event You Are Unfamiliar with: Picks for the TPL Reading Challenge 2023
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History has always been one of my favourite subjects since high school. It was there that I had a passionate history teacher who brought the subject to life. Even after graduating, my interest never waned, and I continued to read books on the subject. When I travel, I always research... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2023 at The Buzz...About Books
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