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Special Collections
An early history of TPL
From 1 to 100 branches, we've come a long way in 140 years. Learn about the birth of free libraries in Toronto.
Online Services
Health sciences lectures and videos
Learn from international experts about the latest advancements in cancer, immunology and other scientific fields.
Booklist
Spring cleaning for body and mind
Shake off the winter doldrums and clear out the inner cobwebs with these books that will give you a boost.
Teens
Spoken word workshops
Explore and develop your creative voice at Poetry Saved Our Lives, a drop-in poetry and spoken word program.
Kids
After School Club
Play, learn and get creative with crafts, experiments and more. Find a program at a branch near you.
Online Services
Online business and tech courses
Discover always available audiobooks, books, courses and videos from O'Reilly Learning.
Books
Reading Challenge
A memoir by a Canadian author
Get recommended reads from staff for this Reading Challenge category.
Upcoming programs
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Find a program near you
Concerts, crafts, book clubs, newcomer programs, storytimes and so much more. Search programs, events and workshops by topic, location and age group.
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Digital Innovation Programs
Register for hands-on workshops and learn how to use creative software – from 3D design to video editing.
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Book Clubs
Meet with fellow bibliophiles in your community. Choose from traditional, genre-focused, author-specific and book lovers clubs.
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Child and Family Programs
Stories, songs, puppets, rhymes, crafts and more! Join us for engaging and interactive programs for kids ages 5 and under.
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News
City Librarian’s Report: March 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.
One eRead Canada
Join a cross-Canada book club and borrow Hotline as an ebook or audiobook with no waitlists during April.
Digital Archive Ontario
Digital Archive Ontario is currently unavailable. An update will be provided as soon as service is restored.
Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
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