Toronto Public Library
Toronto teen girls’ book club members to have meet-and-greet with Michelle Obama
The meet-and-greet comes just a few hours before the students go to see Michelle Obama at a sold-out speaking engagement at the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto on Saturday. Continue reading
Two arrested in shooting near north-end Toronto library
Police and paramedics were called to the York Woods Library branch on Finch Avenue West at around 7:05 p.m. on Sept 18 after a man with gunshot wounds came into the library. Continue reading
Toronto Public Library wants to write book from your tweets
Anyone using Twitter has a chance to advance the story line by line, noting that the tweets must have the hashtag #TorontoWritesABook. Continue reading
Toronto Public Library launches its own online movie streaming service
TPL announced Tuesday it launched the online platform Kanopy on its website. Continue reading
Toronto Public Library board votes to revise room-booking policy after controversial memorial
Among the changes outlined in a report approved by board members Monday evening, library staff will be able to deny or cancel bookings “when the library reasonably believes the purpose of the booking is likely to promote, or would have the effect of promoting, discrimination, contempt or hatred of any group.” Continue reading
Toronto Fire Services preparing to equip crews with naloxone kits
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
After months of discussion, Toronto Fire Services is now closer than ever to rolling out naloxone kits at fire halls across the city. Global News was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how crews are preparing. Continue reading
Toronto library reviewing policies after controversial event sparks outrage
In a statement released this morning, the Toronto Public Library said it did not endorse the gathering but could not reject it. Continue reading
Toronto library refuses to cancel controversial memorial despite requests from mayor, councillors
Mayor Tory expressed his concern and said he issued a request to the Toronto Public Library staff to cancel the event but that he was informed “that the library has received legal advice that it cannot reject this room booking request.” Continue reading
Police searching for suspect after attempted luring of boy, 12, at Toronto library
Toronto police have released security images of a male suspect after the alleged attempted luring of a 12-year-old boy at a public library. Continue reading
Toronto public library offering light therapy lamps to help fight winter blues
The Toronto Public Library is introducing light therapy lamps at two locations in the city as part of a pilot project allowing visitors to take refuge from the dark days of winter. Continue reading