Top 10 Lists

Top 7: An Adventure of Sightseeing in Downtown Toronto

November 6, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (1)

The route of the proposed sightseeing adventure (map). Text and photos by Youth Advisory Group volunteers, John W. and Simon G, members of Leaside Branch's Youth Advisory Group.   Downtown Toronto is, without a doubt, full of amazing things to see and it’s fun to spend a day looking at them. Here, we propose to […]

Our Top 10 Tips for Writing a High School English Essay

September 10, 2019 | Laura | Comments (0)

When you read a work of literature in an English class, you’re being asked not just to read but to perform literary analysis. This means thinking critically, examining and evaluating different parts of the text including – but not limited to – character traits, plot, and use of literary devices to gain a better insight into the […]

Our 10 Favourite Young Adult Fantasy Reads

July 17, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (1)

Submitted by: Sameen Y and Nudrut M., members of Leaside Branch Youth Advisory Group. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor This is the first book in a duology that will whisk you away to a world so beautiful and fine, you'll wish to stay there forever. The sequel is Muse of Nightmares.   Six of Crows by Leigh […]

Top 10: Exam Study Tips

June 14, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (1)

The library is a great place to study for exams. Pictured: Toronto Reference Library. Teen volunteer Ryan G. from the Leaside Branch Youth Advisory Group pulled together these top 10 tips to help you prepare for exams. Make an exam review and test yourself on the materials. By testing yourself on the materials, you can […]

Top 10: Humberwood Eats

May 15, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (0)

Post by: Humberwood Branch Youth Advisory Group Teen volunteers at Humberwood Branch bonded by coming up with a list of local fast food recommendations. Our Youth Advisory Group was in a bit of a dilemma. Although we’ve been meeting since September, new members would hop in and out of the team regularly. Unable to effectively […]

Top 10: Spring Activites

April 26, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (2)

Centennial Branch has a Youth Advisory Group and a Youth Hub for after school activities. Toronto is getting ready to enjoy spring and the Centennial Branch Youth Advisory Group volunteers have a lot of tips for you! Read on for spring activity suggestions as well as cool inventions, fruits that start with the letter "p" and […]

Top 10: High School Survival Tips

March 13, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (6)

Youth Advisory Group volunteers at Fairview Branch brainstorm high school survival tips. Teen volunteers in the Fairview Branch Youth Advisory Group have some experience with making the best of high school and are offering their advice about how to get through the challenging parts. Here are their top 10 tips to help you get through. Top […]

Top 10: Favourite March Break Moments

March 5, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (0)

The library is a great place to hang out during March Break. This is Bloor/Gladstone branch. Teen volunteers in the Bloor/Gladstone branch Youth Advisory Group recently reflected on their favourite March Break moments from the past. They've made this list to give you some things to do, look forward to and try for yourself this March […]

Top 10: Lawrence and Bathurst Eats

February 7, 2019 | Teen Blogger | Comments (0)

Teen volunteers in the Barbara Frum Youth Advisory Group really know their neighbourhood – and they know good food with great value. They've rounded up their top ten places to go if you're in the area. United Bakers (try the pea soup, fries, massive cookie!). Pizza Hut (a Ledbury Park School prime spot). Gryfe’s Bagel Bakery (Can’t […]