The stacks in Toronto Public Library hold thousands of books about our city's history. Some can only be read in the library ("Reference Only") but there are hundreds you can borrow. All books listed here are available to take home. These are no ordinary history books. Each one is devoted... Continue reading

As expected, my workshop this month on funding got my biggest turnout. As promised, I’m going to share some of the resources from my workshop. The Basics: Getting funding means telling a story about who you and your organization are, what you’ve done, what you want to do, and how... Continue reading

One must-see item in TD Gallery's new exhibit, Alice Opens the Door, depicts 40 scenes from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. This amazing poster came to the Toronto Public Library's conservation lab brittle, torn and in pieces. Learn about the intensive conservation treatment that strengthened the poster and reunited its pieces. Continue reading

Our Writer in Residence, Stefanie London, shares her tips for writers looking to get published. Red Flags in Publishing For many writers, going out on submission for the first time brings about mixed emotions. What if everybody rejects your manuscript? Or what if you're given conflicting feedback? Or what if... Continue reading

Indigenous graphic novels, anthologies and collections from prominent Indigenous artists and authors from across North America are telling stories of diversity and tradition in new ways. Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Volume 2 out now!) is the best-selling title by AH! Publishing ever, and its popularity is leading the way... Continue reading

There’s something magical about using sounds to paint a picture in people’s minds. Just like the intimacy of radio, when audio storytelling is done right, people are transported. Continue reading

My first workshop as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Toronto Reference Library was full of excellent people and ideas, though I was surprised the most common question wasn’t about funding. The most frequent question both during and after was: “Can I start an organization if I’m not a citizen/permanent resident... Continue reading

Poetry Saved Our Lives is back at ten Toronto Public Library branches starting the first week of October. These hands-on workshops provide an amazing opportunity to work directly with a coach to develop your writing, poetry or stories. You’ll then have a chance to perform your work in front of... Continue reading

Each year, people across Toronto indulge in a sleepless night of celebrating contemporary art. Nuit Blanche Toronto is a free, annual, city-wide celebration of contemporary art produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. This year, Nuit Blanche Toronto is extending the celebrations to Scarborough for... Continue reading