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Craig Davidson’s Precious Cargo

May 12, 2016 | Account Deleted | Comments (1)

Please join us for our final spring Eh List event here at Toronto Reference Library atrium on Thursday May 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Craig Davidson, best-selling author of Cataract City, a 2013 Giller Prize finalist (and on The Globe and Mail’s bestseller list that year), will talk about Precious Cargo: My Year of Driving Kids […]

Anne and Nicholas Giardini on Carol Shields at Toronto Reference Library

May 5, 2016 | Account Deleted | Comments (0)

On May 19, as part of our spring Eh List series, Anne and Nicholas Giardini, the daughter and grandson of Carol Shields, are to appear at the Toronto Reference Library to talk about Startle and Illuminate: Carol Shields on Writing, their recently published book about one of Canada's finest novelists.  Thu May 19, 2016 7:00 pm – […]

Rupi Kaur, Poet Extraordinaire, at Toronto Reference Library

April 29, 2016 | Account Deleted | Comments (3)

       On April 28, in celebration of National Poetry Month, Rupi Kaur, feminist, multi-faceted artist and poet, drew a crowd of 700 people to the Atrium of the Toronto Reference Library. Her diverse audience was totally engaged and enraptured, as she read/performed from her recently published book, milk and honey. She was interviewed by Maureen Halushak, Deputy Editor at […]

Start Working in Your Profession or Trade in Ontario

January 16, 2016 | Account Deleted | Comments (6)

  Are you new to Ontario? Are you also educated or trained for your profession or trade outside of the province and would like to work here in this same profession or trade? If so, there are several organizations that can assist you with the accreditation process. We have provided links to them through our […]

So You Want to be a Trial Lawyer, eh?

January 4, 2016 | Account Deleted | Comments (2)

While we are all concerned with the maintenance of our individual rights and freedoms, we also recognize that they are not absolute, since we live in society with others. In Canada, as in any democracy, our society is governed by the rule of law. This "balance(s) individual rights with our obligations as members of society" by giving us "rules of […]

Professional Networking with LinkedIn®

November 22, 2015 | Account Deleted | Comments (1)

  According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, networking is "the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically :  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business". Networking can help in all stages of career development, from those seeking employment, to those just trying to build professional connections (How Can Networking Benefit […]

Library Resources for Job Searching

November 5, 2015 | Account Deleted | Comments (0)

If you're looking for a job, Toronto Public Library, and in particular the Toronto Reference Library, has many resources to help you in your search, including job hunting resources, company and industry information, as well as interview materials. Regular Print Books:        You can find more of these books in the Career Collection at […]

Business Directories: City of Toronto and Area

October 15, 2015 | Account Deleted | Comments (0)

Business Directories: City of Toronto and Area Toronto Public Library provides information in a variety of formats. These include downloads and ebooks, DVDs, articles and online research.  Additional help is available by consulting a librarian in the branch, calling Answerline (416-393-7131), using our email or online chat service, Ask a Librarian. You can also Book […]

Library Settlement Partnerships can Help with Your Career and Job Search

October 14, 2015 | Account Deleted | Comments (0)

Are you new to Canada and looking for career and job search help? Toronto Public Library partners with other service organizations to provide free assistance with many aspects of settling in Canada as a newcomer, including job search help. We call this Library Settlement Partnerships. You are welcome to come to one or both of […]

Researching a Canadian Industry

October 3, 2015 | Account Deleted | Comments (1)

Researching a Canadian Industry Toronto Public Library provides information in a variety of formats. These include downloads and ebooks, DVDs, articles and online research.  Additional help is available by consulting a librarian in the branch, calling Answerline (416-393-7131), using our email or online chat service, Ask a Librarian. You can also Book a Librarian (a […]