Posts Filed Under: libraries

How Libraries Are Helping Newcomers Adjust to Life in Toronto

This free program offers job assistance, workshops, and interpretation referrals.

By Nikhil Sharma Nov. 16th, 2:15 pm

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Scarborough Civic Centre Gets a Library

After years of planning, the Toronto Public Library's 100th branch opens on May 20.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Jamie BradburnMay. 19th, 4:15 pm

2014 Hero: The Fort York Neighbourhood

Nominated for: rejuvenating a historic site and the surrounding neighbourhood.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:55 pm

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U of T Librarian Creates a Musical Legacy

Local listening parties celebrate the diverse and expansive record collection of the late Wayne Sorge.

By Trevor Abes • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 6th, 1:20 pm

Public Works: Libraries Lending Wi-Fi

New York and Chicago public libraries are lending out wireless internet access to underprivileged patrons.

By Peter Goffin Jul. 2nd, 9:35 am

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Introducing the TPL’s Fort York Branch

The city's newest library features flexible design, hi-tech tools, and a whole lot of breathing room.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 29th, 4:00 pm

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Yorkdale’s Turning 50

As the shopping mall marks its half-century, we look back at an earlier, groovier anniversary celebration.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 26th, 2:00 pm

Freedom to Read and Reconsider at the Toronto Public Library

What it takes to get a book removed from circulation—and how often that happens at the TPL.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 25th, 3:03 pm

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Despite a Rough Political Year, Toronto Public Library Usage Is Up

It isn't just lip service: Torontonians really do love their libraries.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 27th, 2:15 pm

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Spotted: Abandoned Library Books

Sad reminders of the library strike found on Roncesvalles.

By Hamutal Dotan Mar. 28th, 11:00 am

Urban Planner: March 1, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: dip into the indie-publishing world with a zine festival; a discussion explores the future of libraries in the digital age; a film festival screens shorts made in just 24 hours; and York U takes on the baroque opera Dido and Aeneas.

By Kyle Bachan Mar. 1st, 7:00 am

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These Are the Library Branches That Could Lose Hours This Year

Below, a list of library branches whose hours could be affected by the budget cuts tentatively approved by Mayor Ford's budget committee on Monday.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 10th, 2:45 pm

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Brighter Days at the Toronto Reference Library

A new entrance and less construction hoarding signals changes to come.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 30th, 3:30 pm

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2011 Hero: Margaret Atwood

Nominated for: exposing the idiocy of the Brothers Ford better than anyone else.

By Meg Campbell • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 22nd, 9:55 am

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Why Last Night’s Library Budget Vote Isn’t Necessarily Good News

The TPL board rejected cuts to hours and programs, but library lovers aren't in the clear quite yet.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 13th, 4:45 pm

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What Is Toronto Public Library Thinking About Cutting Now?

The TPL board doesn't want to cut hours, but it looks like the alternatives are equally unappealing.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 9th, 2:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Paul Ainslie

"They are an excellent resource tool for people to acclimatize themselves to the city of Toronto...to learn English as a second language, for example. It goes a long way to helping them integrate into our city."

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 1st, 4:15 pm

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Toronto Public Library’s Citizen Board Members Replaced

As budget season approaches, Toronto Public Library has eight new citizen board members. Three of them are lobbyists.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 30th, 11:30 am