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Jewish Heritage Month
Discover Jewish arts, culture and history with free events, interactive programs and recommended reads.
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Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian diversity with author talks, live concerts, henna art, tea tasting, sushi making and more.
Booklist
Alice Munro (1931-2024)
Read the works of Alice Munro, master of the short story and one of Canada's finest writers.
Special Collections
Fantasti-cats
Visit an exhibit full of fictional felines from our Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy.
Booklist
100 fresh reads for youth
Discover The List, a curated round-up of the top titles for teens in 2024. Start browsing today!
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Be a Career Coach in Residence
Help young adults achieve their career goals. Apply for this paid, 20-week residency by May 21.
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Raising Confident Kids
Learn how to talk so your child listens in this workshop with parent coach Valerie Tih. May 22, 7 pm.
Online Services
Stock market research
Make smart investment decisions with Financial Post Advisor, MarketLine, Value Line and more.
Books
Reading Challenge
A book about an invention
Get recommended reads from staff for this Reading Challenge category.
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Branch Art Exhibits: What If by Jane Cousens
Wed May 01, 2024 - Fri May 31, 2024
Location: LeasideThroughout May, artist Jane Cousens's work is on display at Leaside Library. The exhibit is called: What If by Jane Cousens. Cousens is a Toronto based artist who work in multimedia including collage, encaustic, and printmaki...
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Branch Art Exhibits: Water+Colour by Andrzej Rajfura
Wed May 01, 2024 - Fri May 31, 2024
Location: Oakwood Village Library and Arts CentreThroughout May, Andrzej Rajfura's work is on display at Oakwood Village Library & Arts Centre. The exhibit is called: Water+colour. Rajfura is a self-taught artist who finds peace in art books and galleries. What fascinates...
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Branch Art Exhibits: We used to go to these places by David Missio
Wed May 01, 2024 - Fri May 31, 2024
Location: YorkvilleThroughout May, David Missio?s work is on display at the Yorkville Branch. David Missio plays music, makes art and lives in the city of Toronto. David has a deep connection to parts of the city that don't exist as they once...
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News
City Librarian’s Report: April 2024
Vickery Bowles summarizes key activities that support priorities outlined in our strategic plan.
New exhibit serves up culinary curiosities
Explore early cookbooks, menus and more from our special collections at Toronto Reference Library.
Design-a-Bookmark Contest Winners
Check out 16 wonderful designs created by kids and visit a branch to collect them all.
Our commitment to intellectual freedom
Find out what we’re doing to protect your intellectual freedom across our collections, programs and spaces.
tpl:map reaches new heights with the CN Tower
Starting Thursday, May 16 at 2 pm, reserve a pass for free admission to the Toronto landmark with your library card.
Digital Archive Ontario
Explore digital collections and library content for all Ontario residents.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
Become a TPL donor
Donations made by July 15 to the TPL Foundation's Spring Community Campaign will be matched to support newcomer services.
Funds raised help amplify and accelerate the exceptional work that TPL does.
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