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Program
Opposition Denied
What’s at stake when social movements are censored? Join the conversation.
Online Services
SAGE Journals
Research in over 1,100 journals covering the humanities, science, engineering, medicine and more.
Program
Futures Studies Workshops
Improve your skills in identifying signals of change and understanding trends with Innovator in Residence Alexis Tennent.
Announcement
City Librarian’s Reflections
Read why libraries are ready to engage their communities in difficult discussions around issues that matter.
Special Collections
Interactive History Map
Explore our vintage photos and local history books by picking a neighbourhood.
Kids
Books About Fall
Celebrate apples, pumpkins and all things autumn with these picks from our children's librarians.
Books
Booklist
Explore the collection
Browse 50 titles that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America.
Upcoming programs
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The Salon Series
Join us in person and online this fall for an exciting range of literary and cultural events. Check out our line-up and reserve your free tickets now.
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Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us for a community conversation about mental health led by Rebecca Higgins, a mental health educator with over 20 years of experience working in the field. This program will provide a space for participants to develop so...
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Seniors Information Fair
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Maria A. ShchukaCome have fun and refreshments at the Maria A. Shchuka Library Seniors Information Fair! Meet with representatives of agencies in your community and find out how they can make your life better. Learn about health services, co...
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Science Literacy Week: An Introduction to Sustainability and Climate Change
Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryHappy Science Literacy Week! Sustainability and climate change are two hot topics that dominate the news cycle. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and confused by the complexity of both topics, which affect the environ...
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News
City Librarian's Report: September 2023
Vickery summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
Our commitment to intellectual freedom
Find out what we’re doing to protect your intellectual freedom across our collections, programs and spaces.
Art from the Vault exhibit
Experience rarely shown art from our collection at Toronto Reference Library until October 15.
So long, late fines. Hello, library!
We've ended late fines to make the library more welcoming to all Torontonians.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore historical images and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
Become a TPL donor
Donations help ensure everyone in Toronto has free and equitable access to TPL’s vital resources.
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.