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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.
Online Services
Stock market research
Make smart investment decisions with Financial Post Advisor, MarketLine, Value Line and more.
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!
Program
Be a Career Coach in Residence
Help young adults achieve their career goals. Apply for this paid, 20-week residency by May 21.
Program
Raising Confident Kids
Learn how to talk so your child listens in this workshop with parent coach Valerie Tih. May 22, 7 pm.
Booklist
What we're reading
Get a peek into the bookshelves of our librarians and discover what they are reading this spring.
Books
Reading Challenge
A book about an invention
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: 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.
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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Toronto Public Library is situated on Indigenous land and Dish with One Spoon territory. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous Nations for their guardianship of this land. More information.