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COVID-19 Impacts to TPL
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Consumer Reports Online
Need help with holiday shopping? Find buying guides and product reviews for great gifts.
Teens
Young Voices Magazine
Young Voices Magazine 2020 is available online now! Creative writing and visual art, created by Toronto teens.
Kids
Raising a Resilient Child
Discover ways to build your child's emotional intelligence. November 26 at 6:30pm.
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Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith talks about the latest novel in his beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series on Nov 27, 12 pm.
Special Collections
Edward Gorey
Learn about "the grandaddy of Goth" featuring items from our Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books.
Booklist
Spanish Materials at Your Library
Check out our collection of over 11,000 physical and digital Spanish language books, movies, music and audiobooks
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Startup Marketing Tips for Credibility
Easy and low-cost options recommended by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Tawny Autumn.
Teens
The List
Watch teen video reviews and then borrow or download these fantastic books to read at home.
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Rob Brown
Geographer and travel writer Ron Brown explores Toronto's Lost Villages on Nov 30, 12 pm.
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Live & Online Programs
Join our online events for all ages, from storytimes for kids to author interviews and more.
Books
TPL Reading Challenge
An Experimental or Unusual Book
Books without punctuation, odd grammatical structure, phone books and more. Staff and participant recommendations.
Featured
City Librarian's Report: November 2020
This report summarizes recent key activities that support the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
COVID-19 Cases Update
Current status of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported to TPL and exposure protocols.
Collection Highlight
The Jewish Mosaic Collection features books about Judaism and Jewish culture for adults, children and teens.
38 Ways to Use the Library from Home
Find things to read, watch, listen to, learn and do, free with your library card.
Live & online programs
Parents and Caregivers
Helping Kids Thrive Online
Explore ways you can talk about online safety with your child. Tune in live on Crowdcast on November 19 or watch the replay.
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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