Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Romanian materials available for borrowing? Pick up a book, a CD or a DVD at your local library branch, or access online materials in Romanian. Have a look numerous items available for children and adults. If you're new to the Library, you can learn more in this free guide to library information in Romanian. To find Romanian materials at […]
In 1992, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day recognizes that people living in poverty experience many interrelated deprivations that prevent them from realizing their rights and perpetuate their poverty, including: dangerous work conditions unsafe housing lack of nutritious food unequal access to […]
This week, Toronto Public Library (TPL) celebrates Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), a service offered at 14 library locations through partnership with seven local settlement agencies. This program expands TPL’s newcomer services by providing a dedicated space for multilingual settlement workers to connect with newcomers in our libraries. And every October, we celebrate with LSP Week […]
International Day of Sign Language (IDSL) is celebrated each year on September 23. This year's theme is "‘Sign Language Rights for All!’. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 5% of the world's population are deaf or hard of hearing. That number equals to just over 460 million people. Photo courtesy of the United Nations. […]
Toronto Public Library has books, movies, music, and digital content in over 40 different languages. One of those languages is Somali. If you would like to browse our Somali material in person, please visit one of the following five branches that host the collection: Albion Branch Barbara Frum Branch Parliament Street Branch Richview Branch Toronto […]
In 1965, UNESCO declared September 8 to be International Literacy Day. During this time people and organizations world wide highlight and celebrate the importance of literacy. While literacy rates have been improving, there is still much work to be done globally. Image from Kwame Manu. Used with permission. This year's theme is Literacy and Multilingualism. How […]
In 2008, the UN General Assembly designated August 19th as World Humanitarian Day. This day recognizes humanitarian workers who have risked and lost their lives in humanitarian service. Every year, World Humanitarian Day focuses on bringing together people from across the world to advocate for the survival, well-being, and dignity of people affected by crises. […]
Summer is a great time for you and your kids to explore your local library and participate in exciting Summer Wonder programs. Each library hosts a variety of programs and activities between June 28 and August 31 that are fun and free for your family to enjoy. Kids can find a program that interests them using […]
If you’re new to Toronto, a welcoming place to visit is your local library. During your visit, you can sign up for a free library card, find books, movies, and music in your language, attend free library programs, and even access settlement services. To learn more about the library, check out the welcome document, translated […]
Tansi (Cree)! Boozoo (Ojibway)! Alo (Michif)! Sago (Mohawk)! Ullaqut (Inuktitut)! Hello! For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have lived in the land that is known as Canada. Each group has its own distinct culture and history that is interwoven into this country. They include the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (and there are many more bands […]