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Local History & Genealogy Blog

May 16 | Posted by Jean Lochis
Getting Started Census : an official enumeration of populations that can help you disc...

May 02 | Posted by Barbara Myrvold
Jane’s Walks will be held on May 4 and 5 in almost every neighbourhood in Toronto, as ...

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Upcoming Programs

TD Gallery: War Stories: Toronto and the War of 1812-14
Sat, Mar 30

A unique exhibition of first hand accounts from the Library's Special Collections.


Being Jewish in Ontario: A Pictorial Celebration
Thu, May 16

The history of Ontario?s Jewish community is explored through photographs from the col...


East York Historical Society
Tue, May 28 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Presentation on local historical subjects by the East York Historical Society. Meetin...


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