Vickery Bowles

City Librarian’s Report for June 2025

June 13, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the June 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Dawes Road branch expansion Rendering of the new facility replacing Dawes Road branch Dawes Road library closed on June 21 for a major reconstruction and expansion. The […]

City Librarian’s Report for May 2025

May 16, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the May 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Reopening Fairview branch The new Digital Innovation Hub at Fairview branch Last month, Fairview branch fully reopened to the public after completing its renovation and revitalization, transforming […]

City Librarian’s Report for April 2025

April 11, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the April 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Agincourt branch takes part in City’s Love Local Campaign Love Local sign outside of Agincourt branch The City of Toronto is taking action to support and protect […]

City Librarian’s Report for March 2025

March 17, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the March 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Bridlewood branch celebrates its grand opening (Left) The Bridlewood community enjoys a lucky lion dance at the library. (Right) I’m joined by Mayor Chow. Last month, I […]

City Librarian’s Report for February 2025

February 18, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the February 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Mayor Chow reaffirms commitment to expand library hours Mayor Olivia Chow held a press conference at Guildwood branch on January 23 to reinforce her commitment to increased […]

City Librarian’s Report for January 2025

January 20, 2025 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the January 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space SPRINT Senior Social program series SPRINT Senior Social participants […]

City Librarian’s Report for December 2024

November 21, 2024 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the December 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Wychwood branch honoured by the Architecture Conservancy of Ontario […]

City Librarian’s Report for October 2024

October 18, 2024 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the October 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Unexpected Treasures exhibit The Unexpected Treasures exhibit in the […]

City Librarian’s Report for September 2024

September 16, 2024 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the September 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Open hours successfully expanded at eight branches Burrows Hall […]

City Librarian’s Report for June 2024

June 17, 2024 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the June 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Celebrating Customer Appreciation Day Customer Appreciation Day at Long […]