tpl: opens doors to opportunities

With 100 Toronto Public Library branches in every neighbourhood, bookmobiles crisscrossing the city, and a wide range of services and resources available on our website, TPL is everywhere. And our door is open for you. Visit your library, in person or online, to create, connect, and get inspired in ways you may have never expected. Keep reading to find out how you can explore your curiosities and discover new ones at the library. To learn even more, speak with staff in person, by phone or online!

• to growth & success

  

  Reach new heights at the library. We open doors to learning circles, online courses, and more.

  • Take an online course
  • Get online tutoring
  • Learn a new language
  • Explore services and resources for small businesses

• to technology

  

  Plug in at the library. We open doors to 3D printers, free wifi, and knowledgeable staff to help along the way.

  • Learn to code an app
  • Print, photocopy or scan
  • Send an email or access free wifi
  • Use a 3D printer

• to creativity

  

  Get inspired at the library. We open doors to equipment, software, like-minded creators, ideation, and inspiration.

  • Write a memoir and more
  • Design a poster
  • Create a new fashion look
  • Use creation equipment and software

• to arts & culture

  

  Open up to new experiences. We open doors to new ideas, different perspectives, Toronto's arts scene, and more.

  • Meet your favourite writers
  • Sign out free museum passes
  • Engage in lively debates
  • Take in a musical performance

• to communities

  

  Find your space at the library. We open doors to new friendships, a sense of belonging, and a space to simply be yourself.

  • Join a conversation circle
  • Hang out with your neighbours at a branch or in a program
  • Join a bookclub

• to our many histories

  

  Connect with the past at the library. We open doors to curated exhibits, digitized archives, and more.

  • Trace your family tree
  • See old photos, maps, manuscripts and digitized books
  • Flip through that 1st edition classic
  • Drop by a curated exhibit

• to imagination

  

  Dream big at the library. The library opens doors to wonder, insight, invention, and the greatest stories ever told.

  • Find your next great read
  • Join a family storytime
  • Help your baby, toddler or preschooler get Ready for Reading
  • Support your school-age child's love of literacy

Can't find what you're looking for? We can help! Please get in touch, visit a branch or explore our website to get started.