Do you love listening to stories? Have you ever used Toronto Public Library’s Dial-a-Story service? Did you know we recently added a NEW LANGUAGE? Korean stories are now available through our Dial-a-Story service! Now children and adults alike can be entertained with stories recorded in 14 different languages by phoning 416-395-5400, available 24 […]
Today is the celebration of a new year in the Lunar Calendar. The Lunar calendar follows the phase of the lunar moon, and for those who follow the Lunar Calendar, today is the start of a brand-new year. According to the Chinese Zodiac of the twelve symbolic animals, 2012 is the year of the Dragon. […]
Now that you know of all the great things that can be done during the winter season in Toronto, it’s important to understand some of the risks and dangers of colder weather. With temperatures in Canada dropping, there are a few tips that are important to know in order to have a fun and safe winter. […]
Learning to speak English in Canada is no easy task to do. The process can be hard and challenging when there are many factors to consider when conversing. After learning and understanding proper English, there is a whole other world of English slang words, cliches, and idioms that you will need to be aware of […]
English Conversation Circles at the Toronto Public Library are great opportunities for those seeking to practise their English conversational skills. Participants from beginner to experienced are present to improve, help, and interact with one another by practising English phrases, making new friends, focusing on particular topics, and simply learning about the library. These programs are available […]
Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) will be hosting an annual celebration of Settlement Workers with Toronto Public Library at all the LSP Branches on Friday October 21, 2011 and Saturday October 22, 2011. The following branches will be celebrating this day with lots of fun activities including: storytimes, crafts, informative programs, and Newcomer Human Libraries! […]
Have you ever thought about going camping? If you haven’t, it may be something for you to consider as summer comes to an end. Camping is a great, inexpensive way to learn about the wilderness, have fun with friends and family, and explore all there is to know about Ontario! [Photo […]
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, Toronto is bustling with excitement. Centre Island is hosting the 23rd annual Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (TIDBRF) on June 24th-25th and there is still time to witness this exhilarating event. What is it?Dragon boat is a paddling sport that originated in China over […]
Yesterday, June 21st marked the first day of summer. With summer days approaching, it is a time of peaceful walks along the lake, gentle strolls in lush green Toronto parks, and cool refreshing swims in the free public pools throughout our city. However, in all this beautiful warm weather, there are some things that we […]
The Portuguese community annually recognizes June 10th as Portugal's National Day, commemorating the anniversary of Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes's death. It is a time of celebration for the Portuguese community and this year much of the festivities took place at Trinity Bellwoods Park, right in the heart of Little Portugal. Trinity Bellwoods Park came […]