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Your mental health matters. Explore a selection of books for adults navigating their mental health journey—with topics ranging from anxiety and resilience to intergenerational trauma and racial wellness. Browse the full list: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/displa…

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers who gave 52,000+ hours last year. From helping adults build literacy skills to supporting seniors with tech, they make Toronto kinder and brighter. Get involved: tpl.ca/volunteering

What brings us together when everything pushes us apart? Award-winning urbanist & author @Jay_Pitter discusses her new book and what our cities would look like if they were designed for joy. Apr 9 | 7 pm | Toronto Reference Library Register: ow.ly/IRTY50YsQRs #SalonSeries

As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, the @torontolibrary has some great events to help you learn more about Black history & culture: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?prog…

Join us during #BlackHistoryMonth for programs, reading lists and activities that honour and celebrate Black voices, heritage and culture. Learn more: tpl.ca/blackhistory Our year-round Black History and Culture program series is supported by @TD_Canada

Looking for trusted health resources for you and your family? Explore Your Health Matters, an initiative offering curated reading collections and programs on a variety of health topics. Empower yourself to make informed decisions about your health: tpl.ca/yourhealthmatt…

Join TPL's Arts Mentor in Residence Alyssa Fearon for a conversation with artist Kathy Moscou about how artists do research before putting paintbrush to canvas. 📍 Barbara Frum Library 📅 Saturday, August 30 ow.ly/CKRs50WHJCi

Calling local artists! Looking to showcase your art? We’re seeking artists for month-long exhibits at select library branches in 2026. Reach a diverse, citywide audience. Learn more about our exhibit spaces and submit your application by September 30: ow.ly/H70850WJAWB

Vickery Bowles Vic 8T0 has spent decades championing libraries. As City Librarian at @torontolibrary, she advanced digital equity and civic literacy. She retires this summer and is the recipient of our Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more: bit.ly/47Apz3Z @vbowlestpl

We will be at the @TOLiveTweets UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture this weekend. Come say hello, get a library card and find out more about the services and resources we offer. See you there! 👋 ow.ly/cMEE50WG2z0

Calling all artists! Fuel your creative enterprise with expert advice and guidance from Alyssa Fearon, our new Arts Mentor in Residence. Take part in inspiring programs and workshops, and book a one-on-one consultation today: ow.ly/A2YQ50WCiwg

The heat's not done with us yet, Toronto. 🥵 Beat the heat at any of our 100 branches during opening hours. Find a location near you: ow.ly/S9Cj50Wfoop Stay cool and hydrated, Toronto.

We’re excited to share that the Toronto Public Library Board has appointed Moe Hosseini-Ara as our new City Librarian, effective September 1, 2025. Read the full announcement 👉 ow.ly/NZeI50WfvhJ

The 2025 winner of CBC's Canada Reads, acclaimed Ojibwa-Cree Elder Ma-Nee Chacaby (she/he), talks about her powerful memoir A Two-Spirit Journey in conversation with Dr. @JarisSwidrovich. Jun 5 at 7 pm | Toronto Reference Library Register: ow.ly/X23t50VZC9n #SalonSeries

Happy Pride, Toronto! Celebrate diverse 2SLGBTQ+ voices and stories with insightful author talks, hands-on workshops, joyful drag storytimes, film screenings and more. Find events near you 👉 tpl.ca/pride #PrideMonth #Pride2025 #PrideTO

Award-winning queer Nigerian-Canadian author @AniokeVincent discusses his brilliant short story collection Perfect Little Angels. 📅 Tue, Jun 10 at 7pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library Reserve your free tickets 👉 ow.ly/lE2050W2ViM #PrideTO

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month this June with featured programs and reading lists for all ages that honour Indigenous voices and experiences. tpl.ca/indigenous #NIHM Generously supported in part by @TD_Canada

Explore 400 years of Black history in Canada with historian and author @channonoyeniran. Hear stories of enslavement, resilience and the remarkable achievements of Black Canadians For ages 13+. 📅 Sat, Feb 1 at 2 pm 📍 Richview 🔗 ow.ly/eouM50UMPRY #BlackHistory

The Jane/Dundas Toronto Public Library (@torontolibrary) branch has officially been renamed Daniel G. Hill III, marking the first branch named after a Black Canadian! ✊🏿 #BlackCanadian #DanielGHill #Toronto #TPL

Watch the @TVO doc Charlotte's Castle, then stay for a discussion about housing affordability in Toronto, featuring homelessness and rent control activists. 📅 Wed, Nov 20 at 5:30 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🔗 torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ent… @HConnectTO #NationalHousingDay