Libraries can help end the culture wars. That’s why they’re under fire - a good read from Annalee Newitz is @[email protected] in today's The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

"Coffee chains moving away from their role as third places highlights the enduring value of libraries and their essential function in healthy communities. That’s what makes the library so special: they are there to serve the public." — Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/we-can…

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Goin to the Ex? So are we! 🎡 We'll be next to Kids' World on Saskatchewan Road from Aug 26-Sep 1 with our bookmobile Big Blue, lending books, hosting story times 7 signing up new members. Be sure to stop by and say hi! 👋 📍 #20 under Attractions 👉 theex.com/map/

🚨📚SOME PERSONAL NEWS📚🚨 cbc.ca/books/bookends…

See you at The Ex! 🎡 We'll be next to Kids' World on Saskatchewan Road until September 1 with our bookmobile Big Blue, lending books, hosting story times 7 signing up new members. Be sure to stop by and say hi! 👋 📍 #20 under Attractions 👉 theex.com/map/

We asked kids: What would you do with a library card? Here’s what they told us! This video is part of a campaign that highlights opportunities waiting for kids when they become members of the library. Help us spread the word by sharing the video. ow.ly/gUHu50Tn5FF

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Our selectors look at hundreds of books every week, so we listen when they get excited about something. We asked them to give us the inside scoop on what they will be reading this fall. Find out what's on their to be read list: ow.ly/mVFY50Toesq

We'll be there, too! See you this weekend.

What new books will you read in October? Choose from: 🔪 murderous mysteries from Nita Prose and Louise Penny (Louise Penny) 🥘 foodie feasts from MATTY MATHESON and Ina Garten 🗣️ moving memoirs from Al Pacino and Jeanne Beker Discover these and more: ow.ly/mHPt50Turwn

Happy #CanadianLibraryMonth! Here's a short thread of some things you might not know about Toronto Public Library 🧵

Class is in session with Gale Courses! Join free, instructor-led online classes and learn about topics such as: 👩‍💻 machine learning 📝 mystery writing 📈 business marketing Sign up now for courses beginning on Oct 16: ow.ly/XRw650Trbeq

👋 Tell us how we’re doing! Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous survey and share your thoughts about your TPL experience. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working and where we can improve. Get started here: ow.ly/R4Lw50TBCKK

📚 Big news! City Librarian Vickery Bowles (Vickery Bowles), a dedicated leader with an exemplary career, has announced her retirement for mid-2025 after 10 years in the role. Thank you, Vickery, for your years of service. 👏 Read the news release: ow.ly/Oe5W50U39mC

🎉📚 Congratulations to Maurice Vellekoop, winner of the 2024 Toronto Book Award for his graphic novel I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together! Learn more: tpl.ca/tba #TOBookAwards City of Toronto 🇨🇦 City of Toronto Culture

We’re in our Library Era—forever & always. To mark #TSTheErasTour in Toronto, we’ve rounded up Tay-inspired programs, books, sheet music and albums for Swifties of all ages. What you're looking for has been here the whole time 👉 ow.ly/3sQP50U4zkw