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Binary Code Bracelets for Kids

May 24, 2018 | Dawn | Comments (0)

Northern District Branch celebrates Digital Literacy Day on May 31 with our Binary Code Bracelets for Kids program. Toronto Public Library joins the City of Toronto and partners in the academic, arts, corporate and non-profit communities to commemorate the inaugural Digital Literacy Day by hosting programs that showcase our digital and technology resources and staff expertise. An important […]

Digitize Your Memories in Time for the Holidays

December 1, 2017 | Dawn | Comments (4)

The holidays are a time for memories, sharing and family, so why not scan some of those precious family photos and send them to family via email, share them online or even have custom photobooks printed as gifts. You may be wondering – how do I get my pictures from these old dusty photo albums into […]

Free access to Adobe and more!

July 3, 2017 | Dawn | Comments (2)

Six Toronto Public Library Learning Centres have been enhanced with new, faster PCs and the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software. Building on the success of our Digital Innovation Hubs, TPL now offers library customers free access to creative digital tools across the city:   Cedarbrae Fairview Maria A. Shchuka Northern District Richview S. […]

Fun for you and the kids: learn about 3D Printers, MaKey MaKey and more

December 27, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

If you are looking for fun and the chance to learn something new on your holiday break why not come down to the library and check out one of our classes: New Classes Added! Toronto Reference Library – 789 Yonge St, north of Bloor 3D Printer Certification Wed Dec 28, 2016, 2:00 pm – 3:00 […]

Gift Idea: Create Your Own Book

November 21, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

It's not too late to consider a self-published book as a gift for the holiday season — and you can do the printing right here at the library with Asquith Press! Consider these ideas: your favourite childhood story a collection of family recipes those poems you've had tucked away for ages that great Canadian novel […]

#MakerMonday – eBooks for Writers

November 7, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

Are you writing a book? Do you have an unfinished novel or collection of stories tucked away in a desk drawer? Maybe it’s time to dust off that manuscript. Check out these books filled with tips and tricks for writers wanting to finish that project and get published or even self-publish. Did you know – […]

New Class – Audio Editing: Ableton Live Basics Workshop

October 4, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

If you are interested in Audio Editing this new class at the Toronto Reference Library is a must. Audio Editing: Ableton Live Basics Workshop Where: Toronto Reference LibraryLearning Centre #1 When:Monday Oct 24, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. [Registration now open]orMonday Nov 21, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. [Registration opens Mon Oct 24, 9 a.m.] […]

Editing for Writers

September 23, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

Are you writing a book? Do you have an unfinished novel or collection of stories tucked away in a desk drawer? Why not attend an Editing Workshop with Maggie Morris and pick up some tips to bring your project back to life? Her next class is on Friday Sep 30, 2-4 pm at the Toronto […]

New Software at the Digital Innovation Hub, Toronto Reference Library

March 30, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

We have added all sorts of great new software at Toronto Reference Library's Digital Innovation Hub. We hope some of these will work for your next digital project! To use these, and other tools and tech in the Digital Innovation Hub, all you need is a valid Toronto Public Library card in good standing. You […]

Choosing Your Book Size for Asquith Press

March 22, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

Asquith Press is a book printing service that lets you design and print quality perfect bound paperback books at a low price. This is the first in a series of tip sheets to help you format your book for a professional look. Because you are your own publisher, you can design your book to look […]