EasyBusiness (formerly Kompass Business Directories) includes information on international companies, products and services, trade names and executives with access to over 44 million companies in 70 countries. How to access EasyBusiness Go to tpl.ca and enter 'EasyBusiness' in the search box Click on Access Online under EasyBusiness Enter your library card number and PIN New […]
JSTOR is a full-text digital archive of scholarly books, journals and research reports. Subjects include area studies, arts, business and economics, history, humanities, law, medicine, science and mathematics and social sciences. JSTOR also includes access to many primary source and image collections. Sign into JSTOR Go to tpl.ca/jstor Click on Access Online Enter your library […]
Toronto Public Library (TPL), in partnership with WoodGreen Community Services, North York Community House (NYCH) and Prosper Canada, has launched a new program to help low-income Torontonians navigate their financial benefits and budgeting options and work towards greater financial stability. This pilot program is part of the City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Staff from […]
There is something very satisfying about a book that takes place in a single day. As one reads, it can almost feel as if the story is taking place in real time. Moreover, while most days tend to blur into one another, we have all had the experience of certain days standing out, either for […]
The weather's getting cooler and the hockey season has officially begun! Let's learn about Indigenous contributions made in hockey. Hockey History Hockey is one of the national sports of Canada, but did you know that hockey may have roots in an Indigenous sport? When the settlers arrived in the area now known as Nova Scotia […]
The Young Men's Christian Association, now known simply as the YMCA, has a long history in Canada. Its first North American location opened in Montreal in 1851. Early services extended to Canada's military, including support for men recruited during the First World War. In Toronto in 1917, the Y.M.C.A. opened a recreational club specifically for […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! Here are some picture books about friendship and feelings that we are really excited about. These stories show how friendship and creativity can help to manage all kinds of feelings and will be hitting shelves soon. Most titles here are available […]
"Spring Forward, Fall Back." It's that time of year again! On November 6, we all had to set our clocks back an hour as we mark the end of daylight saving time. Every year, there are debates about whether we should cancel the practice. Admittedly, I've never really had a strong opinion, other than maybe […]
Treaties Recognition Week is the first full week of November every year. Treaties Recognition Week began in 2016 in Ontario. Together, let's learn more about treaties. What are treaties? Treaties are agreements made between the Government of Canada, Indigenous communities, and the provinces and territories, that define ongoing rights and obligations on all sides. The […]