From April 2025 to December 2026, Toronto Public Library’s Artificial Intelligence Upskilling Initiative bridges the growing AI divide by providing training to 11,000 community members and offering Torontonians access to generative AI tools, skills training and programs to support employment, boost productivity and encourage safe use of AI. Building on TPL’s proven record of broadening […]
This June, the Library will present a series of weekly online programs called “Innovation Council Presents: Community Rising” that celebrate local heroes from the arts, health, non-profit and technology sectors who made a positive impact on their community during the COVID-19 crisis. The programs are curated and hosted by members of TPL’s Innovation Council, an […]
Photo Courtesy: Joshua Hiansen. Toronto Public Library (TPL) is providing 10 of the library’s Ultimaker 2+ 3D printers for loan to a team at Toronto General Hospital to support their efforts to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. A team at the Lynn and Arnold Irwin Advanced […]
We were very sorry to learn of Maker Festival’s decision to cancel this year’s event, which was scheduled for July 6 and 7 at Toronto Reference Library. In January 2019, TPL updated our programming policy with an emphasis on creating a safe space so that every one, especially the most vulnerable in our community, enjoys […]
Youth 13-19, develop key digital literacy and coding skills! • Learn skills to become informed digital citizens • Learn HTML code and how to create web pages • Experiment with online platforms to build unique projects Free workshop for beginners. Laptop provided. When Mondays & Thursdays September 10 – October 18, 4 […]
Computer and library training programs for older adults help bridge the digital divide. Toronto Public Library is committed to supporting older adults in becoming digitally literate. We plan, design and promote opportunities to learn about technologies that enhance daily living and social inclusion. Our classes, workshops and one-on-one sessions aim to bridge the digital […]
An Arduino program for teens at Fort York Branch. It is truly amazing the world we live in, with all the different technology that we now have access to. Sure, the latest iPhone and gaming systems are great fun, but what’s even more impactful is the hardware and software that gives the power to anyone […]
A Youth Hub participant tries out the HTC Vive virtual reality headset. If you’re a teen or a millennial like me, you grew up with technology all around you – from the very beginnings of the Internet to all the “smart” phones/watches/things we now use on the daily. As a result, there’s this […]
Library staff will showcase and answer questions about technologies available through our Digital Innovation Hubs and Pop-Up Learning Labs. Toronto Public Library staff are exhibiting at this year’s TAVES Consumer Electronics Show, taking place October 13 to 15 at Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke. Staff will showcase and answer questions about the technologies available at […]
The following page provides links to manuals/learning resources and video tutorials related to the 3D printing and 3D design software used in Toronto Public Library’s Digital Innovation Hubs. A large selection of additional tutorials related to 3D printing concepts and 3D design software are also available for free to library users on Lynda.com. […]