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The most borrowed books of 2024
Discover the books that Torontonians couldn't stop reading this year.
Booklist
First and Best
Discover our top 10 Canadian picture books to get children under five ready for reading.
Special Collections
Anne of Green Gables exhibit (now extended!)
Visit our exhibit to see costume designs and more treasures from the iconic story.
Booklist
Festive reads for kids
Our children's librarians recommend books to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Online Services
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Get Consumer Reports ratings on thousands of items, including appliances, electronics and tires.
Booklist
Great reads for youth
100 fantastic books to make you laugh, cry, reflect, debate, celebrate and grow.
Books
Reading Challenge survey
Finished the Reading Challenge? Fill out the survey by December 31 for a chance to win prizes.
Upcoming programs
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Salon Series
Connect and engage with Canadian and international authors, artists and thinkers. Join us for an exciting range of literary and cultural events. Reserve your free tickets today.
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Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion
Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineJoin the Reading Challenge-themed discussion all about books at: https://meet.jit.si/RConlineEvent2024WedThurs Challenge yourself to read widely in 2...
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D&I: Diversity & Inclusion Author Talk
Fri Dec 20, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: WestonJoin Njoroge Mungai, author and founder of Upendo Books Ltd. as he discusses the remarkable youths featured in his incredible publication, Diversity & Inclusion. The people he will talk about are inventors, artists, business...
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Sunday Singers Choir Holiday Performance
Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Mount PleasantEnjoy the beauty and harmony of choral acapella singing. The Sunday Singers Women's Choir performs classical and modern acapella musical pieces sung in different languages, with selections ranging from Medieval and Renaissanc...
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News
City Librarian’s Report: December 2024
Vickery Bowles summarizes key activities that support priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Discover the most borrowed titles of 2024
This year’s reading trends reveal an interest in stories that celebrate strong characters and the importance of community.
City Librarian announces retirement
Vickery Bowles is retiring mid-year 2025 after a long, exemplary career at TPL, including serving as City Librarian for 10 years.
Update on data breach
We’ve completed our investigation and issued final public notification to those whose data may have been exposed.
We're committed to intellectual freedom
Learn how we're protecting your intellectual freedom across our collections, programs and spaces.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
Become a TPL donor
When you give before December 31, your donation is doubled thanks to a generous matching gift.
Funds raised help amplify and accelerate the exceptional work that TPL does.
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.