Health Canada approved some COVID-19 vaccines. On this page is information about the vaccines, Ontario’s vaccination program/plan and how and where to get vaccinated including preparation and expectations. Information about the vaccines COVID-19: About the Vaccines, City of Toronto COVID-19: Vaccines for Ontario, Government of Ontario (check out also What you should know about the […]
Do you love to grab half-a-dozen different books at once? Do you prefer to pick up items on a whim, rather than put them on hold? You should try one of our grab & go bags! We know that holds are just one way our customers like to borrow materials. Our staff have put together […]
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Jitsi Meet video conferencing platform, meet.jit.si (https://meet.jit.si/) is a free and open source video conference application. No additional software installation is required. Although it runs in most browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), it works best in Chrome. If you are using a mobile device, you must download the Jitsi app. Depending on your device, select […]
Self-care is "taking time to do things you enjoy or that make you feel better, especially when you feel stressed," according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's (CAMH) Six ways to practise self-care (PDF) guide. The six elements CAMH recommends are: Eat well Move your body Pay attention to yourself Sleep well Slow […]
On this page Definition of COVID-19 What to Do Advice Phone Numbers COVID-19 Testing Vaccination Closures and Restrictions School boards, Colleges and Universities Travel Economic and Social Support Updates General Resources Deaf and Disability Community Resources 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources Definition of COVID-19 COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms […]
Did you know that less than 10 percent of people who enroll for online courses complete them? Don’t be discouraged! The library wants to help – which is why we’ve started offering Learning Circles. The likeliness of completing an online course increases to 55 percent if you take the course with a group of people. […]
Career Cruising is a handy career guidance e-resource you can use to research careers, find job postings in Canada, learn how to conduct an effective work search or prepare a resume. It also has career profiles and links to relevant Canadian college and university programs. Students can use it when thinking about their future or […]
Are you a high school student who is looking for current information to include in a homework assignment? Canada In Context, available 24/7 with your library card, is your lifeline to all things Canadian. It covers a wide range of topics from a Canadian perspective, including Canadian history, geography, politics, social issues, famous people, sports […]
It may be the mobile information age, but we hope the public will still think of the library as the place to go for their information needs no matter what age they may be. It’s always a good idea to keep up with technological advancements and know what’s new out there. There are a lot […]