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The most borrowed books of 2024

Discover the books that Torontonians couldn't stop reading this year.

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First and Best

Discover our top 10 Canadian picture books to get children under five ready for reading.

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Anne of Green Gables exhibit (now extended!)

Visit our exhibit to see costume designs and more treasures from the iconic story.

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Festive reads for kids

Our children's librarians recommend books to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

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Get Consumer Reports ratings on thousands of items, including appliances, electronics and tires.

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Teen reads in French

Tuck into these new and recommended French books for teens.

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Great reads for youth

100 fantastic books to make you laugh, cry, reflect, debate, celebrate and grow.

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Reading Challenge survey

Finished the Reading Challenge? Fill out the survey by December 31 for a chance to win prizes.

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Upcoming programs

  • Tanya Talaga, Crystal King, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Joy Harjo

    Salon Series

    Connect and engage with Canadian and international authors, artists and thinkers. Join us for an exciting range of literary and cultural events. Reserve your free tickets today.

    • Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

      Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Location: Online

      Join the Reading Challenge-themed discussion all about books at: https://meet.jit.si/RConlineEvent2024WedThurs Challenge yourself to read widely in 2...

    • D&I: Diversity & Inclusion Author Talk

      Fri Dec 20, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      Location: Weston

      Join Njoroge Mungai, author and founder of Upendo Books Ltd. as he discusses the remarkable youths featured in his incredible publication, Diversity & Inclusion. The people he will talk about are inventors, artists, business...

    • Sunday Singers Choir Holiday Performance

      Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Location: Mount Pleasant

      Enjoy the beauty and harmony of choral acapella singing. The Sunday Singers Women's Choir performs classical and modern acapella musical pieces sung in different languages, with selections ranging from Medieval and Renaissanc...

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