Below is the City Librarian’s report for the December 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Open hours expansion On October 19, TPL launched year-round Sunday service at all 100 library branches from 12-5 pm except holiday weekends. Thirty-three branches opened […]
Below is the City Librarian’s report for the October 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Locke branch reopens after renovation On Saturday, September 20, Locke branch welcomed the community back with an official opening event following an 18-month closure for […]
Below is my report for the September 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ branch unveils mural On August 16, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ branch officially unveiled “Past and Future Amongst Creation,” a mural by Tehatsistahawi (Tsista) Kennedy, an Anishinaabe Onyota’a:aka artist belonging […]
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that has been recognized since 2021. It's a day that honours Indian Residential School Survivors and remembers the children who never made it home. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day inspired by the story of survivor […]
Below is my report for the June 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Dawes Road branch expansion Rendering of the new facility replacing Dawes Road branch Dawes Road library closed on June 21 for a major reconstruction and expansion. The […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Visit the new Indigenous Initiatives webpage We are excited to share the launch of the Indigenous Initiatives webpage. The website consolidates […]
Below is my report for the May 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Reopening Fairview branch The new Digital Innovation Hub at Fairview branch Last month, Fairview branch fully reopened to the public after completing its renovation and revitalization, transforming […]
Below is my report for the April 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Agincourt branch takes part in City’s Love Local Campaign Love Local sign outside of Agincourt branch The City of Toronto is taking action to support and protect […]
Below is my report for the March 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Bridlewood branch celebrates its grand opening (Left) The Bridlewood community enjoys a lucky lion dance at the library. (Right) I’m joined by Mayor Chow. Last month, I […]
Below is my report for the February 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Mayor Chow reaffirms commitment to expand library hours Mayor Olivia Chow held a press conference at Guildwood branch on January 23 to reinforce her commitment to increased […]