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COVID-19 Impacts to TPL
TPL branches are open for contactless holds pick-up and drop-off of library materials only, and maintain current operational hours. All other services are not available at this time.
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Booklist
MAP Reading Lists
Curated by library staff and inspired by Toronto’s museums and cultural attractions.
eLearning
Learn Tech with O'Reilly
Books, videos and learning paths to help deepen your knowledge and develop your skills.
Announcement
National Bilingual eBook Club
Join readers across Canada in January in reading Vi by Kim Thúy.
Teens
Young Voices Magazine
Young Voices Magazine 2020 is available online now! Creative writing and visual art, created by Toronto teens.
Special Collections
Fire Insurance Maps
Detailed maps for researching the history of Toronto buildings.
Kids
Comic Workshop with Clayton Hanmer
Learn how to write and draw your own comics. January 21, 4pm.
Program
Jad Abumrad: The Pillars of Podcasting
The host and creator of Radiolab on orchestrating dialogue, music and interviews. Jan 20, 7pm.
eLearning
Top Digital Skills to Learn for 2021
Develop the skills that employers are looking for using these free, online library resources.
Teens
The List
Watch teen video reviews and then borrow or download these fantastic books to read at home.
Booklist
Upcoming Indigenous Books: New Year Edition
Let's read some new and upcoming titles by Indigenous authors for all ages.
Program
Live & Online Programs
Join our online events for all ages, from storytimes for kids to author interviews and more.
Books
TPL Reading Challenge
A Book that is the First in a Series
Over 30 recommended reads for this category from staff and participants. Are you up for the Challenge?
Featured
City Librarian's Report: January 2021
This report summarizes 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.
Toronto Public Library Serves Newcomers this Winter
Learn how to access Library Settlement Partnership services remotely and find out about upcoming online programs.
Collection Highlight
The Pride Collection contains fiction and nonfiction about the culture, history and life experience of LGBTQ2S+ communities.
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
Kids
Forest Trek Puppet Show
The forest is a peaceful place… until some silly space explorers arrive! Celebrate Family Literacy Month with this interactive show from Applefun Puppetry. January 14, 4pm.
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.
Want to see what's coming up? Visit our programs page.
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