Digital Inclusion Week is an annual campaign run by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) that promotes digital equity. It also raises awareness of barriers to digital inclusion, including access and accessibility, and offers solutions to address them. Toronto Public Library (TPL) supports digital equity through a variety of free services and programs that are […]
Currently, many of us are working from home for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this may be new for some, millions of employers have been working remotely with freelancers and staff for years now. Working from home can offer multiple benefits, including a more flexible schedule and better work-life balance. Many […]
Did you know that Toronto Public Library is the largest library system in North America? With its 100 branches, it offers various programs and services for all ages. Here is what your Library can offer: Adult Literacy Services The Adult Literacy Program offers free one-on-one tutoring to English-speaking adults in basic reading, writing and math. […]
Holiday season is here! Here are some things to do in Toronto to make your holiday season bright. Toronto’s official Christmas tree Bring the holiday spirit to life by visiting Nathan Phillips Square to see the city’s official Christmas tree. The beautiful giant glitters with more than 525,000 lights and 700 individual ornaments. Enjoy Holiday […]
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it can be easy with Toronto Public Library’s help. Did you know that Toronto Public Library has a vast English as a Second Language (ESL) collection? Every Toronto Public Library branch has some ESL books, but you will find the biggest collections at Research & Reference Libraries […]
Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Romanian materials available for borrowing? Pick up a book, a CD or a DVD at your local library branch, or access online materials in Romanian. Have a look numerous items available for children and adults. If you're new to the Library, you can learn more in this free guide to library information in Romanian. To find Romanian materials at […]
Armenian Materials at your Library | Հայերեն Նյութեր Ձեր Գրադարանում Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Armenian materials available for borrowing? Pick up a book, a CD, or a DVD at your local library, or access online materials in Armenian. Have a look at the thousands of items available for children and adults at Toronto […]
So, you have an exhibition coming up? That’s great! Have you given some thought on where you are going to exhibit it? Not yet? Well, you are invited to submit your work for the next Art Exhibits season, which runs from September 2019 – August 2020. The deadline for submission is April 26, 2019. […]
March 21 is a day designated by the United Nations (UN) as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established in 1966, six years after an event known as the Sharpeville tragedy or Sharpeville massacre. Police opened fire, killing 69 people at a peaceful demonstration […]
The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food- all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the January calendar (PDF). January's highlights include: January 6: Web Development Basics: […]