TPL’s annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest began on October 1. All children ages 13 and under are invited to submit a design to any open library branch or bookmobile by October 31 at 5:00 pm. Contest entry forms are available in all open branches, on bookmobiles, and can be downloaded from the children's websites: Ready for Reading Birth to 5 and TPL Kids. Grand […]
Kids at home? Keep them reading! The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading program and an initiative of the Ontario Library Association. This annual celebration of Canadian literature features ten awards with ten nominated books for each award. The Forest is usually a paid program, but it's now free for everyone to access during […]
TPL’s annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest is underway! All children ages 13 and under are invited to submit a design to their local library branch by October 31st. Contest entry forms are available in branches, on bookmobiles, and can be downloaded from the children's websites: Ready for Reading Birth to 5 and TPL Kids. 2019 Grand Award […]
Children are natural wonderers. They ask questions to understand themselves and the world around them. What better place than the library to find answers to these questions. Toronto Public Library offers Summer Wonder programs and activities in all branches. There's still time to visit your local branch and have your child post a question on […]
Phones – we spend so much time on them these days. If we’re not calling someone, we’re texting, playing games, or searching online. Why not add Toronto Public Library’s Dial-a-Story to the list of possibilities and bring wonderful stories into your home? Dial-a-Story is a free service, easily reached by calling 416-395-5400 any time of […]
No plans for March Break? There's plenty to do at Toronto Public Library. All branches have at least one special event to add some excitement to your week. Look through the March Break program listings on the website. There are STEM-themed programs, Magic, Music, Puppetry & Theatre, Camps, French programs, and so much more. […]
My grandfather served in the British Army and was evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk during the Second World War. Like so many veterans, he never spoke of those years. He died when I was too young to know about war, or to have any questions to ask. My questions were answered primarily through books. […]
Do you find yourself thinking about the fall? Are you stressed about sending your kids back to school – the morning rush – all of those lunches, backpacks and water bottles to fill? Shelve those thoughts! Summer Wonder continues at TPL! There’s still time to soak up the sun, and have fun at the […]
Type “gingerbread” into the Toronto Public Library's search box and you will find many stories about delicious little cookies that like to run – and boast about it. “Run, run, run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me! I’m the Gingerbread Man.” This familiar childhood character has been reworked for modern times. The […]
The Forest of Reading is ready to rock reading for 2018. The lists of nominated titles have been announced and you and your children can be part of the excitement. What is the Forest of Reading? The Forest of Reading, run by the Ontario Library Association (OLA), is Canada’s largest recreational reading program. Canadian books, publishers, […]