To our valued customers, As you know, we closed our branches on March 13, as provincially mandated for non-essential services, to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. While our physical spaces are closed, we are still here for you, with a vast collection of digital resources and services you can […]
Below is my report for the March 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. Breaking Down Barriers to Access, Driving Inclusion Freedom to Read Week 2020 TPL once again […]
Below is my report for the February 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. Breaking Down Barriers to Access, Driving Inclusion Consultation to Support Accessibility for Children and […]
I’d like to share an update on our plans for rebuilding bridges with the LGBTQI2S+ community following this past fall’s room rental controversy. We will be developing a service plan that will outline the activity we will take to better meet the needs of the LGBTQI2S+ community in 2020 and beyond. Our staff group Pride […]
Below is my report for the January 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms Toronto Readers Break World Ebook Record… Again OverDrive, Toronto Public Library's […]
Below is my report for the December 2019 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms Toronto's Six Millionth Ebook of 2019 On Thursday, November 28, just […]
Below is my report for the November 2019 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. Palmerston Branch Room Rental Update The room rental event featuring Meghan Murphy at the Palmerston […]
Below is my report for the October 2019 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. Breaking Down Barriers to Access, Driving Inclusion Two New Youth Hubs Open this Fall […]
Below is my report for the September 2019 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms Activate Your Commute Campaign with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) In a […]
Below is my report for the June 2019 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms History Sets Available for Ontario Schools Our digital collection has nearly […]