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Toronto Public Library

@torontolibrary

World's busiest urban public library system. 140 years young. 100 branches strong. 💪

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined April 2008
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Learn more about pre-contact peace agreements between Indigenous nations and the role treaties play in Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous studies professor Rick Monture. 📅 Tue, Nov 10 at 6 pm 📍 Spadina Road 🔗 ow.ly/BVAl5100z2r.
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Finding the right support can make a difference to your mental health and well-being. Explore library programs and resources to connect with others, build coping skills and support recovery: ow.ly/qxoy50ZYyyl In partnership with @CMHAToronto @gersteincrisis @TAIBU_CHC
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How can Toronto grow its AI leadership? Hear from experts at Ecosystem Connects, including Xanadu CEO @_cweedbrook, on AI, quantum computing & innovation. Presented by @BusinessTO . 📅 Nov 27 at 9 am 📍 Toronto Reference Library Free registration: luma.com/v1hdm2em
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Join a talk by Brenda Clark, illustrator of Franklin. Discover the origin story of the beloved turtle and how Clark became an artist. 🗓 Nov 12, 6:30 pm ✍️ Book signing, 5–6 pm 📍 Lillian H. Smith 🎓 Sybille Pantazzi Memorial Lecture Learn more: ow.ly/VHBY50ZY3kw
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👻 Horror authors Adriana Chartrand, Trynne Delaney, Andrew F. Sullivan and Michelle Tang discuss the terrors of home, horror trends and more, moderated by Chris Krawczyk (@LittleGhostsBoo) 📅 Mon, Nov 2 at 6 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🔗 ow.ly/znoz50ZY8Zc
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The deadline for our kids' art contest is creeping up! Young artists 13 and under can design an original bookmark and submit it by October 31 for a chance to win. Grab an entry form at a nearby branch or print a copy ➡️ tpl.ca/designabookmark
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👋 Tell us how we’re doing! Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous survey and share your thoughts about your TPL experience by November 4. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working and where we can improve. Get started 👉 tpl.ca/customersurvey
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Want to know where municipal election candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Get access to neutral information on candidates in your ward, including their positions on housing, public safety, cost of living and more: knowyourvote.to
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Sometimes two authors are better than one! Discover books with multiple authors as part of the Reading Challenge. Borrow a recommended read: ow.ly/icMX50ZZo3I #TPLReadingChallenge
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Curious about AI? 🤖 Borrow an AI Learning Kit with your library card and take home a robot to explore AI and coding through hands-on projects. Check out our free programs to help you get started. Learn more: ow.ly/FTXP50ZZ1k4
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Put a smile on your face with the chronicles of Canadian comedians! From Scarborough to Schitt’s Creek, get to know the stories behind some of Canada’s funniest voices. Borrow a laugh out loud read: ow.ly/Ocv450ZXgWH
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Learn how you can help your community using technology and data. Join programs, workshops and one-on-one consultations led by Innovator in Residence Ismail Mohamud. 📍 Albert Campbell 📅 To November 28 🔗 Learn more and register: tpl.ca/iir
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Ready for Toronto's municipal election? 🗳️ Find election information, voter resources, reading lists and programs that help you learn, reflect and connect with the issues that matter to you and your community. Get election-ready: tpl.ca/celebrate-democracy
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Some words stay with you. 💙 Heartfelt notes from our customers mean the world to us—and remind us how much libraries mean to the people we serve.
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👻 Horror authors Adriana Chartrand, Trynne Delaney, Andrew F. Sullivan and Michelle Tang discuss the terrors of home, horror trends and more, moderated by Chris Krawczyk (@LittleGhostsBoo) 📅 Mon, Nov 2 at 6 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🔗 ow.ly/znoz50ZY8Zc
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What does AI mean for the future of Canadian innovation and the public good? Hear from AI experts and innovators from organizations like @MaRSDD and @VectorInst at this free event. 📅 Sat, Nov 28 | 9:30 am-5 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🎟️ tpl.ca/aisummit
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Can friendship survive our differences? 🤔 Roger Berkowitz explores Hannah Arendt’s friendships and what they can teach us about staying connected when we don’t see eye to eye. Wed, Oct 21 | 5:30–9 pm Toronto Reference Library Register 👉 ow.ly/H1ao50ZVZcZ
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Explore our curated collection of books by Muslim writers and authors in our Islamic History and Culture reading list for teens: ow.ly/FwFK50ZSSFi
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Want to know where municipal election candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Get access to neutral information on candidates in your ward, including their positions on housing, public safety, cost of living and more: knowyourvote.to
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Can friendship survive our differences? 🤔 Roger Berkowitz explores Hannah Arendt’s friendships and what they can teach us about staying connected when we don’t see eye to eye. Wed, Oct 21 | 5:30–9 pm Toronto Reference Library Register 👉 ow.ly/H1ao50ZVZcZ
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