Vickery Bowles

City Librarian’s Report for May 2021

May 14, 2021 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the May 2021 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 TPL Recognizes the Passing of Samuel Ash (1951 – […]

City Librarian’s Report for April 2021

April 16, 2021 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the April 2021 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 Design-a-Bookmark Contest 2021 Winners Announced! Design-a-Bookmark Contest 2021 winners […]

City Librarian’s Report for March 2021

March 12, 2021 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (2)

Below is my report for the March 2021 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 grab & go bags a Success Grab & go […]

City Librarian’s Report for February 2021

February 12, 2021 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the February 2021 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 TPL Reading Challenge 2020: Another Successful Year Our second […]

City Librarian’s Report for January 2021

January 15, 2021 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (1)

Below is my report for the January 2021 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 An Online Afternoon Performance with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra […]

City Librarian’s Report for November 2020

November 6, 2020 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (2)

Below is my report for the November 2020 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 Customers love our online book clubs TPL staff members […]

City Librarian’s Report for October 2020

October 8, 2020 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the October 2020 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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 Reopening Our Branches To date, we have reopened 78 of […]

City Librarian’s Report for September 2020

September 11, 2020 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (0)

Below is my report for the September 2020 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. For up-to-date information about our reopening, please visit Our Reopening Plan page.   Opening […]

Toronto Public Library Celebrates Pride Throughout June

June 1, 2020 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (2)

This time of year is usually marked with large festivals and events celebrating Pride across our city. In light of the current pandemic, these festivities will look quite different this year, with a number of organizations creating unique and innovative ways to celebrate Pride in a virtual environment. I am pleased to announce that TPL […]

A Message from Toronto’s City Librarian – May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 | Vickery Bowles | Comments (59)

Hi everyone, Late last week the Province announced that Ontario libraries, starting May 19, are allowed to resume limited services, with curbside drop-off and pick-up of materials, when we are ready to do so. It’s been so heartwarming to see the public excitement about this news; we know how many of you rely on us […]