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Booklist
The List: Great Reads for Youth
We've selected 100 fantastic YA books to make you laugh, cry, reflect, debate, celebrate and grow.
Program
Get Your Green Thumb On!
From houseplants to vegetables, make the most of your flora with tips from Toronto Master Gardeners.
Announcement
Self-Paced Data Science Courses
Unlock the power of data with two newly added self-paced courses on data science and data analytics.
Booklist
Jewish Heritage Month
Check out recommended reads that celebrate the rich diversity of Jewish culture and history.
Special Collections
Exhibit of Gardens and Plants
From fairy tale gardens to botany textbooks, explore children's books dating back centuries.
Program
Raising Confident Kids
Discover practical parenting tips and strategies in this series of online workshops.
Online Services
SAGE Video
Upgrade your knowledge in the areas of business, management, counseling, leadership and nursing.
Books
Digital Library Services
Find Crafting Inspiration
Check out magazines, videos, courses and books on crafting and get inspired for your next project.
Upcoming programs
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Celebrate Asian Heritage
During Asian Heritage Month and all year round, participate in a variety of free programs and explore new reading lists for all ages that honour the diversity of Asian heritage and culture.
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Mark Bowden: Life Sentence
Mon May 29, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineMark Bowden, best selling and award winning author of Black Hawk Down and...
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The Era of Consequential Nonfiction and the End of Scientific Misinformation
Mon May 29, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryOf all of the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation is the most tenacious - and the one we least understand. While 'infodemics' are a predictable side effect of every major epidemic and pandemic since at...
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African Drumming (Rescheduled)
Mon May 29, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Mount DennisDr. Isaac Nii Akrong is an exceptional performer of traditional dance and drumming. Hailing from the Ga people of the coastal belt of Ghana. He brings you live African drumming and dancing workshops. A fully interactive drumm...
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News
City Librarian's Report: May 2023
Vickery summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Our Commitment to Intellectual Freedom
Find out what we’re doing to protect your intellectual freedom across our collections, programs and spaces.
Exhibit Showcases Street Posters from Toronto
Visit Post No Bills, a collection of rare street posters from the 1950s-1990s at Toronto Reference Library.
New bookbag for kids
Pick one up today at your local branch before they’re gone. Available at all our branches for $2 each.
COVID-19 Information
All library branches are offering regular services and masks are optional but strongly recommended.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
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Land Acknowledgement Statement
Toronto Public Library is situated on Indigenous land and Dish with One Spoon territory. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous Nations for their guardianship of this land. More information.