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Osborne Collection Events & Exhibits

Upcoming Osborne Collection programs

Secret Gardens
Sat, Dec 10
Lillian H. Smith

Mysterious places of peace, renewal and discovery in children's books and illustration...


"The World Was All Before Them"
Sat, Mar 10
Lillian H. Smith

Celebrating a century of service to children at Toronto Public Library. Our librarians...


Albert Lahmer Memorial Lecture
Thu, Apr 26 | 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Lillian H. Smith

Sarah Ellis, winner of the Governor General?s Literary Award, the TD Children?s Litera...


Class Visits and Tour Groups

Teachers and instructors are welcome to contact the Osborne Collection to arrange group visits, subject to space and scheduling. Classes starting at grade 4+ may enjoy exhibits and talks, while high school, college and university-level students may be given subject presentations on Osborne material.

Virtual Exhibits

Online exhibits highlighting items from the Osborne Collection:

Worlds Away!: Wild Inventions at Osborne

When Cinderella Went to the Ball: Five Hundred Years of Fairy Tales

Picture Perfect! - An Exhibit of Canadian Picture Book Art

This Magical Book: Movable Books for Children, 1771-2001

Worlds Away!

Check out the Osborne's Virtual Exhibit