Service Update
All Toronto Public Library branches are closed to support efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Information about curbside pickup and returns, holds and other library services
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38 Ways to Use the Library from Home
Find things to read, watch, listen to, learn and do, free with your library card.
Announcement
Prepare for curbside pick-up
Learn how to manage your holds before this new service begins on June 8.
Program
Yuval Taylor: Zora and Langston
On June 10, Taylor discusses his newest book with journalist and producer, Garvia Bailey.
Teens
Owning My Pride
This workshop will explore the impact of not being seen as an LGBTQ2S+ person in daily life.
Podcast
Shelve Under: Kids
Find out what the library offers kids - and what the kids have to say about it.
Research
Local History & Genealogy
Try our new, easy-to-use webpage — access Ancestry, newspaper archives and more.
eLearning
Open Source Design Software
Software recommendations, tutorials and resources for editing photos, videos and more.
Booklist
All the World's a Stage
These books will inspire you to put on a living room performance with your whole household.
Books
Featured
A Message from the City Librarian
The library’s commitment to ending structural racism and building a more equitable society.
COVID-19 Library FAQ
Answers to your questions about impacts to library service, including information about checkouts and holds.
Digital Library Card
No library card? No problem!
Access our largest collection of ebooks and audiobooks with code TPL2020
Pride 2020
Celebrate Pride throughout June with online programs. Browse our recommended reads, videos and podcasts.
Live & online programs
Teens
Jesse reads his poem, Black
Jesse June-Jack, 16, reads his poem at the launch of our Young Voices Magazine.
Appel Salon
Emily Nussbaum on Buffy and More
New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum in conversation with Rachel Giese.
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.
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