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
Summer Wonder
Keep your child reading, discovering and exploring all summer long with fun programs and activities.
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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Join the TD Summer Reading Club
Inspiring kids to explore the fun of reading their way. Sign up in person or online, read anywhere and anything, earn stickers and badges, and so much more.
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Robyn Maynard & Leanne Betasamosake Simpson: Rehearsals for Living
Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineAward-winning, best-selling author and scholar Robyn Maynard and writer, musician and academic Leanne Betasamosake Simpson share their new book, Rehearsals for Living , with host Dr. Ciann Wilson and to discuss Black and Indi...
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Discover Careers in Tech
Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: OnlineHear from local tech leaders! Industry professionals will share advice for networking with potential employers, provide insight into what tech companies are really looking for, and offer tips on how to stand out from the crow...
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Effective Communication
Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineEffective communication is one of the most sought-after skills in today's competitive labour market. Saying you are a great communicator is easy, but demonstrating it is challenging! Effective communication is more...
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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 now part of our Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) program! 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.