Whether it’s your first year of high school in Canada or your last year of high school, the Toronto Public Library has lots of resources to help! Borrowing materials From English ISU books to math guides to the latest popular fiction, you’ll find plenty of books (and DVDs!) in your local library. We have 100 […]
ഹലോ! Hello! The Toronto Public Library offers materials in over 40 different languages to cater to Toronto's diverse population. In this post, we will be highlighting our small but diverse Malayalam collection. Malayalam is a South-Indian language spoken in Kerala by the Malayali people and is one of the 22 official state languages of India. Fun fact: Did […]
Moving to a new country is a big task: it can be an exciting time, but involves much work and preparation. It's also a personal journey. I remember how my family spent a lot of time getting ready and a few weeks before we left, my late grandmother made sure I got my fill of […]
Many events are taking place throughout the city to mark the 151st Canada Day. How will you be spending your Canada Day weekend? With so much to do, it is hard to decide! But what comes to mind when you think of Canada? Great Canadian symbols or a great land? The Maple Leafs or maple syrup? Whether you are […]
Are you learning English as a Second Language (ESL)? You are not alone. More than one in five Canadians were born outside of Canada. According to the Statistics Canada's 2016 census that's as many as 7,540,830 immigrants. More than three-quarters of them did not grow up speaking English as children, and 6.8% spoke little to […]
Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Serbian materials available for borrowing? Pick up a book, a DVD, or even look through an ejournal. Have a look at the thousands of items available for children and adults on the website. If you'd like to browse the materials in person, visit one of our five branches that […]
In 2002, the Canadian government declared May as Asian Heritage Month. During this month, Canadians are encouraged to learn about the history and accomplishments of Asian Canadians. From the likes of award-winning actress Sandra Oh, to world renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, to critically acclaimed author Shyam Selvadurai, Asian Canadians have played an integral role in shaping Canadian history. […]
Chag Sameach! This Saturday marks the celebration of Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a Jewish cultural festival celebrating the festival of Shauvot. The springtime holiday of Shavuot commemorates the moment that the ancient Israelites received the Torah at Mount Sinai. In anticipation of the revelation, members of the Jewish community who observe this festival stay up all […]
On May 29, the fourth annual Toronto Newcomer Day will take place at Nathan Phillips Square. This annual celebration started in 2015 and Toronto Public Library has been participating since then. Each year, more and more Torontonians join in the celebration and there were about 8,000 participants in 2017. Here's a video showing how much […]
Hello! 안녕하세요! Did you know that there are ten branches that carry Korean materials at the Toronto Public Library? North York Central Library Palmerston Toronto Reference Library Agincourt Cedarbrae Fairview Richview Bayview Centennial St. James Town With over 4,000 books, CDs, DVDs and magazines to choose from, make the Toronto Public Library the first […]