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We're open! Our spaces and services might look a bit different at this time but these changes are in place to keep everyone safe. Many library branches are now open on Sundays.
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Booklist
Halloween Books for Kids
Our children's librarians invite you to check out these books... if you dare! Spooky and spine-tingling reads for kids of all ages.
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CARDonline
Canadian advertising rates, data and media planning information for marketing professionals. Now available from home!
Booklist
Toronto Public Library in Books and on the Screen
Our library branches have had some starring roles and cameos in a wide variety of movies, shows and books. Check them out.
Program
The Plastic Lake: Fighting Plastic Pollution in Lake Ontario
A panel conversation featuring experts working along the shores of Lake Ontario to monitor the impacts of plastic on our great lake, to discuss the massive work ahead of us to clean up this mess. Oct 30 at 12 pm.
Teens
Fresh Picks
Find the new books our YA experts are excited about, and why they're excited, on our Fresh Picks list.
Program
Illustrator in Residence
Artist Soyeon Kim leads a series of workshops and one-on-one portfolio reviews with aspiring children's book illustrators through the month of October.
Kids
Writing Workshop: Scare Your Friends
Learn how to write scary stories with Joel A. Sutherland, author of the Haunted Canada series. Oct 28, 4pm.
Program
Alaa Al Aswany
Alaa Al Aswany discusses his newest novel, The Republic of False Truths, and reflects on the ten year anniversary of the Arab Spring. Oct 27 at 7 pm.
Booklist
Dive into Dune: The Past and Present of a Science Fiction Masterpiece
Check out all the different versions of Frank Herbert's Dune including books, movies, and special editions held at our Merril Collection.
Program
Anthony Doerr
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr talks about his novel Cloud Cuckoo Land. Oct 25 at 7 pm.
Program
Shin, Homa & Craig: Exiled Off the Page
Authors Ann Shin, Ava Homa, and Charmaine Craig join host Fathima Cader to discuss their literary works that look at themes related to human migration, political repression, and exile. Nov 3 at 7 pm.
Booklist
Valerie's Picks for Fall
Valerie and her team evaluate about 400 adult print books per week, so when she says she's excited about a book, we listen. Here are her picks for this fall.
Books
A Book About Someone Who is Living Your Dream
More than 20 recommendations from staff and TPL Reading Challenge participants.
Featured
City Librarian's Report for October 2021
Key activities at the library, highlighted by our City Librarian
COVID-19 Cases Update
Current status of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported to TPL and exposure protocols.
Print your proof of vaccination for free!
We're offering free printing of vaccination receipts at our branches, as well as free wifi and computers to access your documents.
IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities
A multilingual, multiformat collection of accessible books for and about kids and teens who are D/deaf, neurodivergent or have a disability.
Live & online programs
Kids
Storytime at Home
Get ready for reading... and baking! Watch our storytime videos featuring great books about delicious food.
Appel Salon
Imani Perry: Looking for Lorraine
In conversation with Ravi Jain, Imani Perry discusses her powerful biography of Lorraine Hansberry – a life full of creation, tragically cut short. Recorded Apr 16, 2019.
Appel Salon
Laurie Halse Anderson: Shout
Laurie Halse Anderson appears in conversation with Léonicka Valcius to discuss her writing, advocacy, and her 2019 memoir-in-verse, Shout. Recorded Oct 16, 2019.
Want to see what's coming up? Visit our programs page.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
October is Canadian Library Month
Every donation, large or small, supports your Toronto Public Library and is directed to TPL’s highest priority needs during this challenging time.
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