In uncertain times, there’s always music to help us get through. Along with baking, cooking, and gardening, music has been a source of positivity for many. I’ve been able to safely isolate at home, and over the last couple of months I have played many songs on repeat. If you have neighbours who are musicians, […]
For those of us that are fortunate enough to be at home and physical distancing, time in the kitchen has increased exponentially over the last several weeks. For many during these uncertain and extraordinary times, baking has become a comforting way to pass the time, and a way to explore the kitchen more. If you’re […]
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting the shelves soon. The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon Agee, 2018 Ages 4-8 It's a good thing there's a wall in the middle […]
2016 was a great year for music as reflected in this year's Grammy Awards nominees. These are some of the artists that I'll be rooting for during the upcoming ceremony: Best Album A Sailor's Guide to the Earth, Sturgill Simpson I've never had an ear for country music; perhaps Simpson's third album could […]
2016 was a great year for music. With more and more means of expressing themselves, musicians have never had so many different ways and platforms to release their work. That being said the art of the album is still a valued form, which is especially evident in all the great releases from this year. How to be a […]
Why do we cry? As infants we cry to communicate with our mothers and caregivers; we cry as a protective reflex; we cry in response to strong emotions. There's a slew of things that make me cry, including but not limited to music. We've all been there, a song starts to play that reminds you of your childhood pet, […]
With summer well underway, this also means the start of this year's music festival season! With some major festivals already behind us, there is still lots of great music to look forward to in the coming months. Toronto Public Library can be your one stop shop for preparing for the festivals ahead, catching up on […]
Photo courtesy of Terry Smith/The Life Images Collection/Getty It’s hard to believe that Beverly Cleary turns 100 today given the continuing popularity of her books, of which millions of copies have been sold. Although the world was a different place when some of her most famous characters were brought to life, there’s still something enduring about […]
2016 began with some devastating news for music fans worldwide – the death of David Bowie. The legendary artist passed away on January 10 at the age of 69, after a long battle with cancer. With a musical career that spanned nearly five decades, Bowie was an innovative visionary. With no aversion to reinvention, he […]
With 2015 quickly coming to an end, it's that time of year when we make semi-meaningless commitments of self-improvement and good intentions. Personally, I embarked on what is now a decade-long pledge to become a gym rat (maybe 2016 will be the year!). While aspiring to your personal best is never a bad thing, the […]