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First & Best 2019

December 7, 2019 | Patty | Comments (0)

Today, Toronto Public Library announces the winners of this year’s First & Best titles. The list features the best Canadian books of 2019 for young children that foster a love for reading from an early age. The winning titles were selected by a working group of Toronto Public Library children’s staff. Eligible titles must be […]

You Are Invited to Celebrate Family Storytelling at StoryJam!

March 19, 2019 | Patty | Comments (0)

On Sunday, March 24, families are invited to StoryJam, a fun day of storytelling events taking place on the first floor of the Toronto Reference Library from 11 am to 4 pm. This free celebration of storytelling is part of the 40th annual 2019 Toronto Storytelling Festival and will feature folktales from around the world, national and international guests, […]

First & Best 2018

December 7, 2018 | Patty | Comments (0)

by Katherine J. Today, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reveals the winners of this year’s First and Best List.  Each year, a working group of TPL children's staff  have the opportunity to review submissions from publishers, and select the top ten books that promote literacy skills and a love of reading in young children 0-5 years. […]

Author Aaron Blabey and the Bad Guys are Taking Over Toronto Reference Library!

April 19, 2018 | Patty | Comments (2)

This Sunday, April 22nd, from 2-3 pm, children ages 6-12 with their paren’ts/caregivers are invited to meet bestselling Australian author Aaron Blabey at a special event taking place at Toronto Reference Library.  Presented in partnership with Scholastic and Page & Panel, Blabey, the award-winning author of the popular The Bad Guys and Pig the Pug […]

Celebrate Family Storytelling at Story Jam

March 16, 2018 | Patty | Comments (2)

On Sunday, March 25, families are invited to Story Jam, a fun day of storytelling events taking place on the first floor of the Toronto Reference Library from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free celebration of storytelling is part of the 2018 Toronto Storytelling Festival and will feature folktales from around the world, international guests, […]

Let’s Dance Together! Join us for Library Settlement Partnerships Week 2016!

October 7, 2016 | Patty | Comments (0)

Last year’s Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) Week was a memorable one with over 1,250 people attending 13 special events at Toronto Public Library’s LSP branches. This year’s LSP Week, taking place from October 11th – 22nd, promises to be just as engaging! This year marks the eighth anniversary of LSP and the theme is “Dance […]

Library Settlement Partnerships and Summer Settlement Services

June 23, 2016 | Patty | Comments (0)

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in North America and Toronto Public Library does its part to welcome newcomers. One example is the free Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP)  program. It offers year round direct help from settlement workers, as well as settlement-related programs, in selected library branches across the city:  Agincourt Albion Bridlewood Centennial Fairview  […]

You Are Invited to Celebrate Library Settlement Partnerships Week!

October 20, 2015 | Patty | Comments (2)

  It's October and you are invited to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) at Toronto Public Library!  The library, along with eight local settlement agencies, is celebrating Library Settlement Partnerships Week with a variety of events at LSP locations.  Running from October 13th to 24th and coinciding with Canadian Citizenship Week (October 12th-18th) and Ontario Public Library […]

Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) Updates and Summer Settlement Services

June 25, 2015 | Patty | Comments (2)

  The Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) program is now in its 8th year at the Toronto Public Library and is a valuable resource for newcomers to Canada.  Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and partnering with eight Settlement Agencies, the LSP program helps newcomers settle in Toronto by offering free, direct access to settlement workers and programs in selected libraries across the city. Toronto Public […]