Service Update
So long, late fines. Hello, library!
We’re happy to announce that we have permanently ended late fines for everyone, which will remove a barrier to access and make the library more welcoming to all Torontonians.
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Kids
Join the TD Summer Reading Club
Sign up in person or online, read anywhere and anything, earn stickers and badges, and so much more.
Online Services
Cantook Station
French-language eBooks and eAudiobooks, including titles from Quebec and the rest of Canada.
Teens
Summer Break
From skill-building workshops to fantastic books, we've got you covered this summer.
Booklist
Read Indigenous
Browse our new list of must-read titles for all ages written by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators and knowledge keepers.
Program
Meet our Writer in Residence
Vikki VanSickle presents workshops and offers manuscript reviews and feedback for aspiring writers.
Special Collections
All at Sea: Pirates, Merfolk and Sea Creatures
Explore treasures from our current exhibit at the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books.
Booklist
New & Notable Adult Books
Find the hottest summer reads in our roundup of titles being published in July.
Books
The Buzz...About Books
A Book About Magic
Recommendations from staff and TPL Reading Challenge participants.
Upcoming online programs
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Celebrate Pride Month
Join us for free online and in person 2SLGBTQ+ programs throughout June 2022, including author talks, book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, and more.
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Careers Examined: Sales
Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineLearn more about a career in sales from an experienced industry professional. As a Senior Sales Executive on Purolator's new business team, Philip Hawkyard is responsible finding, qualifying, and closing strategic...
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Tax Benefits for Seniors
Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: OnlineA representative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will discuss: - Common types of income for seniors - The GST/HST credit - Common tax credits and deductions for seniors - Canada Revenue Agency...
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Predict a Pie With Neural Networks
Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: OnlineUse AI to make a pie! In this hands-on online workshop, participants will create their own neural network using a neural network simulator. Learn about the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is able to make pr...
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News
City Librarian's Report: June 2022
This report summarizes key activities that support the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
COVID-19 Information
All library branches are offering regular services and masks are optional but strongly recommended.
Partnership with City of Toronto
Community librarians provide regularly scheduled digital literacy programs to seniors in Toronto Seniors Housing buildings.
Museum + Arts Pass program
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is joining our Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) program! Starting July 2, borrow a pass with your library card at 32 participating branches.
Ontario Parks Pass
Borrow a vehicle permit that provides day use access to over 100 provincial parks.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
Your gift has twice the impact!
Make a donation to the TPL Foundation’s Summer Matching Campaign before July 31, and they’ll DOUBLE your gift and direct it to TPL’s area of greatest need.
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.