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COVID-19 Impacts
We're excited to welcome more people back with increased capacity limits at our branches. Branches are currently closed on Sundays.
Proof of vaccination is currently not required.
Masks must be worn at all times.
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Program
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about how the new federal statutory holiday came to be and what you can do.
Booklist
Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day. Learn more about Indian Residential Schools and Orange Shirt Day with these books for adults, teens and kids.
Program
Entrepreneur in Residence
Hamid Rizvi offers virtual one-on-one consultations for entrepreneurs. He will review your business plan, provide feedback and offer resources.
Newspapers
New: Wall Street Journal Online
Your library card now gives you access to in-depth business and finance reporting — and much more — from the Wall Street Journal.
Teens
The List: Great Reads for Youth 2021
If you have run out of books to read we have 100 suggestions for you! Watch video reviews and download these books at home.
Special Collections
Preserving One of Our Oldest Books
Learn about the book and go behind the scenes to see how we're preserving it.
Booklist
Sign Language and Deaf Culture in Books and Film
In light of International Week of Deaf People, check out these recommendations that feature sign language, Deaf people, and Deaf culture.
Program
Environmentalist in Residence
Junaid Khan presents a series of online programs about the environment. Learn how to deepen your connection to the nature around us.
Program
Joanna Chiu: China Unbound
Award-winning foreign correspondent Joanna Chiu talks about her book, China Unbound: A New World Disorder, on Oct 4 at 7 pm.
Booklist
Photo Books for Kids
Many babies and kids love looking at books with real pictures. Our children's librarians have curated a list of great kids' books illustrated with photographs.
Books
The Buzz...About Books
Valerie's Picks for Fall
Valerie and her team evaluate about 400 adult print books per week, so when she says she's excited about a book, we listen. Here are her picks for this fall.
Featured
City Librarian's Report for September 2021
Key activities at the library, highlighted by our City Librarian.
COVID-19 Cases Update
Current status of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported to TPL and exposure protocols.
Online Programs Survey
Help us evaluate and improve TPL’s online programs by taking a quick, anonymous survey.
Print your proof of vaccination for free!
We're offering free printing of vaccination receipts at our branches, as well as free wifi and computers to access your documents.
Arthur Conan Doyle Collection
This year is the 50th anniversary of our world-renowned research collection devoted to the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
Live & online programs
Kids
Storytime at Home
Get ready for reading and for school! Watch our storytime videos featuring great books about the alphabet, counting and making friends.
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.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
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Every donation, large or small, supports your Toronto Public Library and is directed to meet TPL’s highest priority needs during this challenging time. Thank you!
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