Canada is a cultural mosaic; our citizens come from all over the world. You might have made the journey yourself from another country, or maybe one of your family members did long ago. Regardless of how we got here, our diversity strengthens our identities as Canadians. This week we're taking a look at the history […]
Tuesday December 18th is International Migrants Day. Throughout human history, people have migrated to new places to overcome adversity and live a better life. Advances in communication and transportation have greatly increased the number of people who have a desire to move to other places. The Toronto Public Library would like to recognize the courage […]
Welcome to Toronto! ٹورانٹو میں خوش آمدید! Toronto Public Library offers many services, all free, to help you get settled in Toronto. If you're new to the library, you can learn more in this free guide to library information in Urdu. Malvern Library Library Branches with Urdu Items Did you know that quite a few Toronto […]
From books to classes to online tools, the Toronto Public Library has plenty of resources that can help you learn or improve your English. The Toronto Public Library also offers many online tools that you can’take advantage of using your library card. Here are just a few of the tools that are available for you: […]
November 11th is Remembrance Day. This is a day we recognize the men and women who have served during times of war and conflict. We recognize our veterans as the ones who came before us to fight for our freedom so we may live peacefully. We wear a poppy as a symbol of Remembrance Day. The significance of the poppy […]
Hello! བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས།! There are over 6,000 languages spoken in the world. We have more than 200 in Toronto alone! Tibetan is spoken by people from Tibet, which is a small autonomous region within China. The region is known for its breathtaking scenery and religious sanctuaries. Fun fact: Did you know that along Tibet's border with Nepal, […]
For over a decade, Toronto Public Library has served newcomers through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), partnering with local settlement agencies and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This October, we invite you to join us in celebrating LSP Week’s 10th anniversary with a variety of activities at locations across the city. The annual LSP […]
Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Polish materials that you can borrow as well as materials you can access online? Pick up a book, a CD or a DVD at one of our 12 locations that house Polish collections. You can also browse all of the materials online and place a hold. This lets you pick […]
Fifty-one years ago, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially declared September 8 to be International Literacy Day. On this day, all around the world, many organizations actively promote literacy for everyone. The theme this year is Literacy and Skills Development. These are the skills that you need to succeed at work. […]
Welcome to the library! లైబ్రరీకి స్వాగతం! Did you know that the Toronto Public Library carries over 700 materials in the Telugu language? With a variety of materials available, let us help you find your next favourite book or movie in Telugu! You can find materials in Telugu at the Albion Branch and the Toronto Reference […]