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Announcement
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Let’s learn about this important day.
Program
Innovators in Residence
Meet our new Innovators in Residence, Kishawna Peck (Artificial Intelligence) and Jason Cullimore (Music Theory & Technology).
Teens
The List
We've selected 100 fantastic books for you. Watch teen reviews and find your next great read.
Special Collections
The First Canadian Book Week
Learn about this 1921 event through the eyes of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Booklist
Fall Books for Kids
Celebrate apples, pumpkins and all things autumn with these books recommended by our children's librarians.
Online Services
O'Reilly Learning
The latest books and videos from major technology and business publishers.
Books
Upcoming programs
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The Salon Series
Join us online and in-person at the Appel Salon for an exciting range of literary and cultural events. Reserve your free tickets now.
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Climate: Geoff Dembicki - The Petroleum Papers
Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineInvestigative climate change journalist Geoff Dembicki shares his new book, The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change with host Linda McQuaig. 55 years ago, commercial-scale p...
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What is a Smart City?
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: OnlineTechnology is moving at a very fast rate. It is actively being used to make our cities run efficiently, use less energy and improve traffic congestion. This program will go over what it is like to live in a smart city. Join u...
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Start or Grow Your Business with Enterprise Toronto
Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: OnlineOwning a business is a dream for many people. Every new business starts with an idea. This interactive presentation will give an overview of how to make it happen and the opportunity to ask questions related to your business....
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News
City Librarian's Report for September 2022
Vickery summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Know Your Vote T.O.
Election day for Toronto is Monday, October 24. Learn more about the candidates in your ward and Toronto's biggest issues.
Renovated Albert Campbell Branch
Check out our new tech enhancements, expanded reading, lounging and study areas, flexible meeting spaces and more.
New Exhibit in Partnership with Toronto Ward Museum
In-person exhibition honouring stories of migration, life and change in four Toronto neighbourhoods.
COVID-19 Information
All library branches are offering regular services and masks are optional but strongly recommended.
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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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.