Top 10 reads reveal Torontonians are genre-hoppers The tallies are in, and one thing is clear: Torontonians can’t be pinned down by a single genre. Toronto Public Library’s most borrowed books of 2025 reveal a city of readers exploring everything from fantastical worlds and contemporary romance to gripping page-turners and thoughtful nonfiction. Borrowed over 195,000 […]
Newly purchased building at Queen & Parliament will house library December 2, 2025 –Toronto Public Library (TPL) has purchased a building at 339 Queen Street East, at the corner of Queen and Parliament, to house a new district library branch to replace the current neighbourhood St. Lawrence branch located at 171 Front Street. This relocation […]
Toronto Public Library (TPL) is expanding access for residents across the city: starting October 19, all 100 branches will be open Sundays from 12-5 pm, except on holiday weekends. For the first time, every neighbourhood will have Sunday access to welcoming public spaces, technology, books, programs and more. Thirty-three library branches will open on Sundays […]
Toronto Public Library (TPL) is proud to announce the launch of Your Health Matters, an initiative that features book collections, programs and partnerships meant to empower Torontonians to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. “With health misinformation on the rise, access to accurate and reliable health information has never been more important,” said […]
Innovative service responds to growing demand for crisis intervention and wellness and recovery supports in Toronto Toronto Public Library (TPL) is expanding its social and crisis support services to 12 library branches, building on a pilot program that successfully served more than 4,200 individuals over 18 months. The program brings Gerstein Crisis Centre workers directly […]
Moe Hosseini-Ara, TPL’s newly appointed City Librarian The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board has appointed Moe Hosseini-Ara as its new City Librarian, effective September 1, 2025. As he steps into this leadership role, Hosseini-Ara’s deep passion for public service will guide his approach, rooted in the belief that public libraries are gateways to opportunity, more […]
The Toronto Public Library Board and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4948 have reached a four-year tentative agreement. The agreement reflects the important work of Toronto Public Library employees who serve Toronto residents at 100 library branches across the city, both as frontline and support staff. Details of the tentative agreement will […]
Make a statement during Freedom to Read Week with limited-edition library cards, tote bags and must-reads Toronto Public Library (TPL) celebrates everyone's right to read freely with an exciting lineup of offerings during Freedom to Read Week, a national event that highlights the importance of intellectual freedom, challenges censorship and encourages open access to diverse […]
All 100 branches to open longer; three to add Youth Hubs under 2025 budget City Council has approved Toronto Public Library’s (TPL’s) 2025 budget, significantly expanding access to services citywide. The funding will support extended operating hours and additional Youth Hubs, increasing community access to vital library resources. By fall 2025, all TPL branches will […]
Most popular page-turners spotlight strong women, community and local talent The results are in! Toronto Public Library (TPL) unveils its annual lists of the most read and borrowed books of the year, offering a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes of Torontonians. This year’s reading trends reveal a growing interest in stories that celebrate strong […]