Michelle Leung

Canada’s largest public library condemns banning of Mistry Book

October 22, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (8)

Canada's largest public library condemns banning of Mistry Book Toronto Public Library adds its voice to the growing concern over University of Mumbai withdrawal of "Such a Long Journey"   The Toronto Public Library wishes to express its concern over the removal of Canadian author Rohinton Mistry’s book Such a Long Journey from the University […]

Listings Release : Toronto Public Library Featured Events – October 12 to October 16, 2010

October 5, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (0)

TORONTO – (Tuesday, October 5, 2010) – As part of its commitment to expanding access to cultural and literary opportunities, Toronto Public Library hosts a number of free author readings and lectures and other arts and entertainment events. This week’s upcoming featured events happening at Toronto Public Library Branches all over the city are listed […]

Starved for Attention: The Crisis of Childhood Malnutrition Public Talk and Exhibit at Toronto Reference Library

June 15, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (0)

Starved for Attention: The Crisis of Childhood Malnutrition Public Talk and Exhibit at Toronto Reference Library   TORONTO (Tuesday, June 15, 2010) – Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders and VII Photo present “Starved for Attention,” a multimedia campaign exposing the neglected and largely invisible crisis of childhood malnutrition. The exhibit and panel discussion are […]

Toronto Zoo Joins Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass Program

March 23, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (0)

This blog post is out-of-date. Please refer to Museum + Arts Pass page for current information on participating venues and number of available passes. Toronto Public Library now offers free access to 18 cultural attractions   Toronto (Tuesday, March 23, 2010) –  The Toronto Zoo joined Toronto Public Library’s Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts […]

Viral Book-Sharing Campaign Starts Today!

March 22, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (0)

99 Journals Start City-Wide Journey   Toronto (Monday, March 22, 2010) – Over the next two days, each of Toronto Public Library’s 99 branches will release a Books We Love journal into its neighbourhood. The journals, identifiable by their bright red covers, will roam the city, collecting Torontonians’ thoughts and comments about the books they […]

Library Expands Free Wi-Fi Service to All Branches

January 4, 2010 | Michelle Leung | Comments (1)

Toronto (Monday, January 4, 2010) Toronto Public Library is pleased to announce that all branches are now equipped with free wireless internet access to meet demand from customers coming to the library with personal wireless devices. Customers may connect in any library branch with their laptop, smartphone or any other electronic device that supports the […]

New Literary and Cultural Commons Comes to Life at the Heart of the City

September 14, 2009 | Michelle Leung | Comments (0)

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library opens with stellar premiere season line-up TORONTO – (September 14, 2009) – Toronto Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library on September 23, 2009.  For over 30 […]