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We have temporarily closed 44 branches due to COVID-19 related staffing shortages. Staff from closed locations have been reassigned to our open branches. All open branches continue to operate with 50 percent capacity limits. These closures ensure that we can continue to offer consistent and equitable library services across the city.
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Streaming Theatre and Concerts
Cocoon with some high culture — attend a concert or watch a play online.
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Teachers & Parents
Check out our online resource guide to support students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Program
Eva Jurczyk
Eva Jurczyk, a writer and librarian living in Toronto, joins us to talk about her debut novel, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Jan 21 at 12 pm.
Booklist
Truth and Reconciliation: A Guide for Newcomers
There are many meaningful ways to learn about Truth and Reconciliation as a newcomer. Here are some handy resources on where you can begin.
Special Collections
Amazing Abecedariums
Learn about eight ABC books held in our Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books.
Kids
After School Club
Fascinated by fossils? Discover casts from museums around the world and learn about the latest dino discoveries. Jan 18, 4 pm.
Program
Daniel Pauly
Daniel Pauly shares his extraordinary life and career in ocean sciences and discusses how knowledge of environmental degradation is lost over time. Feb 7 at 7 pm.
Booklist
Celebrating Betty White
January 17 would have been her 100th birthday. Here are our recommendations to learn more about this incredible woman and to celebrate her lifelong legacy.
Teens
Fresh Picks
Find the newest books our YA experts are excited about, and why they're excited, on our Fresh Picks list.
Program
Lydia Davis
Award-winning writer Lydia Davis talks about Essays Two, and explores Proust, the French city of Arles, and the unique adventures of language-learning, literature and travel. Rescheduled for Jan 19 at 7 pm.
Booklist
Winter Books for Kids
Our children's librarians recommend stories to celebrate winter and the magic of snowfall.
Books
The Buzz...About Books
A Year in Review
The top 10 books of the TPL Reading Challenge 2021 and more.
Featured
City Librarian's Report: January 2022
This report summarizes key activities that support the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Join our 2022 Reading Challenge!
Read or listen to books in different categories to complete our challenge, and enter for a chance to win a prize.
Print Your Proof of Vaccination for Free!
Use our computers or send a print request from home. Available at all open library branches.
First & Best 2021
Our top picks of the best Canadian children's books for building reading readiness in kids under five.
Live & online programs
Kids
Storytime at Home
Experience the magic of snowfall as we read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, then build a snowman together.
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.
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