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Discover our top picks for the best Canadian picture books designed to build reading readiness in kids under five. Share them with your child and create a love of reading that lasts a lifetime. Bright Lights and Summer Nights by Shauntay Grant and Zach Manbeck Children and animals come together at a magical late night […]
Every year, our list of the most borrowed books provides insight into the reading trends of the city. In 2025, Toronto’s reading list was as varied as the city itself. Torontonians went genre hopping: fantasy (Onyx Storm), romance (Great Big Beautiful Life), thriller (The God of the Woods), dark humour (The Wedding People), historical fiction […]
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that has been recognized since 2021. It's a day that honours Indian Residential School Survivors and remembers the children who never made it home. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day inspired by the story of survivor […]
Working in project management offers many potential benefits, from opening up new opportunities for career advancement to increasing your salary. It also gives you the chance to work with a wide range of stakeholders, hone your communication and problem-solving skills and develop a greater understanding of operations within an organization. Prepare for your certification with […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Visit the new Indigenous Initiatives webpage We are excited to share the launch of the Indigenous Initiatives webpage. The website consolidates […]
May 5 every year is the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. On this day in a typical year, you might notice some red dresses hanging near a church, on campus, or from someone’s balcony, and you have […]
Explore our curated collection of resources to deepen your understanding of artificial intelligence. This page offers links to TPL resources (recommended additional courses), key publications, informative websites, and insightful articles—handpicked by AI Upskilling library staff to support your learning and research in AI. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, you’ll find […]
Every year on March 31, TPL celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is a celebration of trans people everywhere, highlighting trans achievements and fostering positive visibility. It is also a time to advocate for Two-Spirit, non-binary and trans rights, and raise up their voices. We are proud to stand behind intellectual freedom and ensure […]
A career in networking and infrastructure requires specialized knowledge, so pursuing an IT certification can be beneficial for anyone interested in this field. Prepare for your certification with free, self-paced courses and books. All you need is a library card. What is networking and infrastructure? Networking and infrastructure involves building, maintaining and managing networks that […]