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LinkedIn Learning
Watch over 3,500 video courses on subjects like web design, 3D animation and audio editing.
Booklist
Don't Panic!
Celebrating Douglas Adams's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" in honour of Towel Day.
Booklist
2SLGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction
With Pride month just a few days away, why not pick up a new and award-worthy 2SLGBTQ+ novel to celebrate?
Program
Consultations publiques
Joignez-nous pour discuter la sélection et la promotion des collections en français.
Special Collections
Stan Lee and His Marvel-ous Career
Learn about our exhibit on now at our Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy.
Kids
After School Clubs
Tune in online to make paper collages, explore the universe and learn about dinosaur fossils.
Online Services
MIT Press Direct
Explore our latest collection of digital research books available from MIT Press Direct.
Books
The Buzz...About Books
A Book About A City
Recommendations from staff and TPL Reading Challenge participants.
Upcoming online programs
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Career Coaches in Residence
The Career Coaches in Residence program offers career and job search help for younger adults with free online consultations. Book your one-on-one career coaching session, or attend an upcoming online event on the latest career topics.
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Answering the Call of the Wild in Alice Munro's "Meneseteung"
Tue May 31, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineAlice Munro's "Meneseteung" (" Friend of My Youth ," 1990) possesses the richness and complexity of a novel. This talk outlines how the "wild" - as found both inside and outside each of us...
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Lacrosse: Roots of the Game - It's a Medicine Game
Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineLearn about the history of lacrosse! This presentation takes learners on a journey from the very first game played between the Creator and his brother, to the Medicine Game, Winged v Land Animals, Sky World to Mother Earth, W...
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The Importance of Networking
Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: OnlineMany people assume that networking is only useful during a job search. However, the purpose of networking goes far beyond finding your next job opportunity. During this workshop, career coach Kadine Cooper will offer best pra...
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Latest updates to library service
All library branches are offering regular services and masks are optional but strongly recommended.
Exhibit opens in partnership with OCAD University
See artwork by OCAD U Indigenous Visual Culture students that engages with our Special Collections.
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