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The proclamation is live. It is I’m Library People Day in the City of Toronto! Celebrate all things @TorontoLibrary Share what TPL means to you using the hashtag #ImLibraryPeople Learn more here: tplfoundation.ca/imlibrarypeopl… h/t @TPL_Foundation @Local4948

Starting the day with a coffee and #WayBackWednesday post. #JackLibraryTour celebrating the 20th anniversary of @TPL_Foundation ❤️ October is Canadian Library Month, and Wednesday, October 11th is #ImLibraryPeople Day. ❤️✊🏾📚 @torontolibrary @TPL_Foundation @Local4948

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Today is #ImLibraryPeople Day, and it's a great day to support the busiest public library system in the world – Toronto Public Library! 📚🌟📖❤️ To learn more about #ImLibraryPeople and @TPL_Foundation visit tplfoundation.ca

Libraries matter now more than ever. I've long loved Toronto's amazing libraries. Toronto Public Library is the busiest public library system in the world, and our 100 branches represent a safe, welcoming, and caring space for millions. Today and tomorrow, #ImLibraryPeople.

Barack Obama pens letter in support of librarians. "Your dedication and professional expertise allow us to freely read and consider information and ideas, and decide for ourselves which ones we agree with." Simply put - librarians are awesome! barackobama.medium.com/thank-you-to-a….

The TD Summer Reading Club (@TDSRC_CLETD) is in full swing and @breakfasttv stopped by our North York Central Library to check out all the fun. Thank you @TD_Canada for your continued commitment to fostering every child’s love of reading. ow.ly/ZOqa50P4hPT

Folks, #BiblioBash was dope, my suit is fly, and my love for libraries has never been this high! Happy to have been a featured guest, where folks got to receive my book and chat about anything Rebound-related. By the way, support libraries! They rock! 📸 by George Pimentel

The city’s literati joined philanthropists, business moguls and cultural leaders for a fashionable night out at the Toronto Public Library's fundraising gala torontolife.com/city/scenes-fr…

Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. We talk with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access. cbsn.ws/3oyx7js

Toronto library creates section for controversial books banned in other places bit.ly/3kpl9H9 #Toronto #TorontoLibrary

What a fantastic snapshot of libraries in action! If you’ve not stopped by TPL lately, we encourage you to do so and see first-hand all the ways in which Torontonians are making use of our 100 branches. 💌 #CommunityHub nytimes.com/2023/02/14/boo…

"When immigrant seniors feel isolated, Toronto’s libraries can offer help. We want to be every step of their journey,” said Amanda French, social development manager at TPL. Learn more about TPL's services for newcomers to Canada. tpl.ca/new-to-canada torontoobserver.ca/2023/01/03/imm…

Whether it's with help navigating finances or a second set of eyes on a resumé, your local library is there for you to use for free. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

As we wrap up 2022, a BIG thank you to our donors, volunteers & partners! And, a reminder that it’s not too late to give to our Holiday Campaign and make a difference in the lives of those who rely on TPL. tplfoundation.ca/holiday 416-393-7123 From Team TPLF - Happy New Year! 🥳

The Ahmed family shared what TPL means to them.👇 "I’m thankful for what the library means to my kids. I feel at peace knowing that whenever we are there, my son and daughter have a sense of belonging. In a world that can be pretty exclusionary, that means everything to us.” 💙

A new Financial Empowerment program at TPL offers those living in high-needs neighbourhoods access to free financial counselling. This unique initiative is made possible thanks to donors including Shawn Kimel and Kate Schatzky & the Burgundy Legacy Fdn. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Whether your tradition is Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another festive celebration - all of us at TPLF wish you a safe and happy holiday season. 💙

Shawn Kimel and Kate Schatzky's extraordinary unrestricted donation empowered TPL to invest the funds in areas where they were most needed. Thank you for believing in the work we do and trusting @torontolibrary. Learn how this gift is making a difference: tplfoundation.ca/impact