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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Check out these resources and events to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation.
Booklist
Littérature franco-ontarienne
Célébrez le Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes avec ces livres récents.
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.
Online Services
SAGE Journals
Research in over 1,100 journals covering the humanities, science, engineering, medicine and more.
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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Emma Donoghue: Learned By Heart (North York Central Library)
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryAward-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Emma Donoghue talks about her new novel - based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply, and dangerously in love while attending boarding school in ninetee...
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Introduction to Machine Embroidery
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLearn how to use the embroidery machine at the Fabrication Studio! This course will walk you through the basics of mounting fabric onto the embroidery frames and threading the machine. This course is mandatory in order to boo...
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Author Talk with Laura Pratt
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Queen/SaulterToronto-based author Laura Pratt discusses "Heartbroken", her recently published memoir, and offers some writerly insight into the art of writing memoir and extracting value from a challenging experience by turning it...
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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.
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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.