2013 TD Summer Reading Club
The 2013 theme was GO! — encouraging children to journey to places near and far, from the backyard to other worlds, all through the joy of reading. Read more about the TD Summer Reading Club here.
The 2013 theme was GO! — encouraging children to journey to places near and far, from the backyard to other worlds, all through the joy of reading. Read more about the TD Summer Reading Club here.
The library offers an eclectic range of lectures, discussions and program series, such as the Thought Exchange outer space-themed programs in June 2013, at library branches across the city. Read more.
Librarians are available to help you with research, library information, career information, homework help and more. Make a free 30-60 minute appointment with a librarian. Find out how.
Expert librarians develop booklists around themes such as Asian Heritage Month. Check out some of our recommended reads.
A new improved interface for Toronto Public Library’s OverDrive e-collections features a streamlined design, easier check-out and a new format option called OverDrive Read that allows customers to read the same title on multiple devices in their browser without the need to download. Have a look.
In May 2013, Toronto Public participated in the National Reading Campaign and promoted a “What did you read today?” contest for children by creating “What did you read today?” spaces in participating library branches where kids can post what they’re reading and engage in discussions about reading in its many forms. Library staff will tweet […]
The library recently undertook public consultations on our Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy to understand residents’ needs and to increase outreach and awareness of library services and accommodation for persons with disabilities. Find out more.
The newly renovated TD Gallery at Toronto Reference Library offers a glimpse into the library’s special collections. The spring 2013 exhibit featured historical documents relating to the War of 1812-1814, on the occasion of the bicentennial of the invasion of the Town of York in 1813. Read more.
The library is partnering with the Neighbourhood Arts Network and Ontario Culture Days to continue Culture Days @ The Library for a third year, coming this September. This exciting partnership was created to help artists and arts groups share their creative work with the public. Find out more.
This year’s Keep Toronto Reading Festival focused the spotlight on the One Book community read: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The themes of this timeless novel –- media saturation, censorship, memory and storytelling — were explored at dozens of events in every neighbourhood across the city. Read more.