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Téléchargez des livres en français
Si vous êtes passionné de la littérature en français, vous serez ravi de découvrir Cantook Station.
eLearning
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: May 20
The focus of GAAD this year is digital inclusion. Use these tips and resources to learn how to make websites more accessible.
Program
Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian culture, history and heritage with programs, activities and reading lists for all ages during Asian Heritage Month in May.
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: Plum Blossom from the Bitter Cold
See items from our Chinese Canadian Archive — and learn about the history of Chinese Canadians in Toronto.
Booklist
Picture Books by Asian Authors
Explore a list of great picture books by Asian writers and illustrators, recommended by our children's librarians.
Program
Leo Chan: Once Upon a Time in Chinatown
Celebrated Chef and Professor, Leo Chan, shares local cultural stories. May 26 at 7 pm.
Booklist
New and Noteworthy Picture Books for May 2021
Recommendations from our children's librarians.
Booklist
Asian Heritage - Teen Reading List
Explore our 2021 Asian Heritage recommended reading list for teens.
Program
Jordi Nopca
Writer and journalist Jordi Nopca discusses his English-language debut short story collection, Come on Up. May 28 at 12 pm.
Special Collections
Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection
See what's new in the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.
Books
Health & Wellness
May is Vision Health Month
6 tips for good eye health, plus books on eye disease and vision care.
Featured
Connecting Seniors to Vaccine Information
Read about how we’re ensuring our customers have the information they need.
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.
City Librarian's Report: April 2021
This report summarizes key activities that support the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Toronto Newcomer Day: May 25
Highlights of online programs for newcomers offered by our settlement workers and Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).
Live & online programs
Kids
Storytime at Home
Can little Amy learn to make bao like the rest of her family? Find out in Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, written by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua. A delicious story about determination, teamwork and problem-solving.
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.
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