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COVID-19 Impacts
Library branches are open for contactless holds pick-up and drop-off of materials at the entrance, computer services and washrooms. All other in-branch services are unavailable.
Masks must be worn at all times.
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Kids
Join the TD Summer Reading Club
Sign up in person or online, read anywhere and anything, earn virtual badges, join live book talks and more. Also available in French.
Special Collections
6 Posters that Highlight LGBTQ2S+ History
Check out newly-digitized posters collected from the streets of Toronto in the '70s, '80s and '90s.
Announcement
Digital Access Card
You're minutes away from quick, easy and instant access to all of our digital resources.
Program
National Indigenous History Month
Celebrate Indigenous cultures, histories and heritages with programs, activities and reading lists for all ages during National Indigenous History Month in June.
Teens
The List: Great Reads for Youth 2021
If you have run out of books to read we have 100 new suggestions for you! Watch video reviews and download these books at home.
Special Collections
Virtual Exhibit
A virtual exhibit on Indigenous history, "Pathways: Following traces of Indigenous routes across Ontario".
Kids
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Storytelling and Rhymes
Celebrate with Christine Vautour and a puppet guest. Discover stories about the solstice and how Turtle Island came to be. June 21, 11am.
Booklist
Juneteenth 2021
A wide selection of Juneteenth books and films that you can borrow or access from home.
Kids
International Picnic Day: June 18
Recipes, learning games and activities, plus recommended books to pack in your picnic basket.
Booklist
Kids' Father's Day Books
Books about dads and kids, recommended by our children's librarians!
Program
Writer in Residence
Kate Caley presents online workshops and offers manuscript reviews and feedback for aspiring writers.
Video
Professional Development Videos
Brush up on your business, nursing, counselling and leadership skills, with SAGE Video.
Books
The Buzz... About Books
A Debut Book
Dozens of debut book recommendations from staff and participants. Join the TPL Reading Challenge today!
Featured
City Librarian's Report: June 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.
grab & go bags are here!
Borrow a curated bag of books, DVDs and/or CDs. All ages, all interests. Available at most branches.
Senior Tech Help
Call in to get help using ebooks or other library services. Learn more about how to use your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Collection Highlight
The Pride Collection features books, movies and magazines of special interest to Toronto's LGBTQ2S+ communities.
Live & online programs
Kids
Storytime at Home
Discover all the bright colours of the rainbow flag and what they represent! Let's read Pride Colours by Robin Stevenson.
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.
Double Your Impact!
When you give to TPL’s Matching Campaign, TPL Foundation will immediately double your donation and direct it to the Library’s area of greatest need. Special offer through July 31, 2021.
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.