Imagine this scene: It’s a Saturday night, around 7:30pm. You hear the rustling of people settling into seats. Musicians are tuning their instruments and warming up. The house lights fade to black and a spotlight appears on stage. The show has begun. And you’re enjoying it all from the comfort of home, cozy under a […]
Magic and murder were well-represented in the most popular authors and series for teens in 2022. Fantasy and mystery series occupied all but one spot in the top ten, continuing the trend of escapism in our most popular adult books (link). Fantasy novels remain the biggest driver of the teen publishing landscape with big series […]
Toronto, you spent a lot of time on #BookTok this year! There have always been communities of readers online, but nothing like the current phenomenon happening on TikTok. The video app created strong demand for trending titles and authors this past year, with Colleen Hoover being the best example. In our list of the most […]
The past couple of years have seen many major news stories related to investing. There was the pandemic crash and recovery, the popularity of meme stocks, speculative investing in NFTs and cryptocurrencies, rising inflation leading to interest rate hikes, and now fears of a recession. New investment platforms with little or no fees have also […]
Hello and welcome to all the students that have started attending post-secondary schools in Toronto! I hope you are starting to settle into the school year and making new friends. You may not be aware, but everyone going to school in Toronto can get a free library card. All you have to do is bring […]
Posted on behalf of Kinda K. Whether you’re a writer, student, history-enthusiast, or researching your local family history, Toronto Public Library’s digital newspaper archives are here to help. You may already know about our digital newspaper resources like PressReader, NYTimes.com or the Wall Street Journal, but you may not have heard about our historical news […]
Are you looking for a job, trying to get ahead in your career, or thinking about changing industries? Maybe you are looking for a way to give your resume an extra boost or prepare for a big interview. Or you could be a small business owner trying to figure out how to take your business […]
“I have this longing for one day when I come up in front of an audience and nobody asks me that question. This is something that happened 26 years ago. I’ve had a lot of life. I was 41, now I’m 68. I’m allowed to have other subjects. So, no, fatwa, the hell with it. […]
Photo of the Bloor/Gladstone Branch by Steven Evans. Used with permission. If you're a newcomer to Toronto, finding time to improve your English can be hard. You may be working, in school, or both. Classes for English as a second language (ESL) learners may not be offered at a convenient time or might be costly […]
Scottish Highlands. Photo taken by author. Summer is here and for many people that means one thing – it is time for a vacation! Whether you are planning on staying close to home or heading on a plane to destinations unknown, the library can be with you for every kilometre of your journey. I'm one […]