Toronto Public Library

• Toronto Public Library eliminates late fees for everyone

  Toronto Public Library said it is getting rid of late fees to remove a 'barrier to access' and make the library 'more welcoming to all Torontonians.'

  Education

  Mar 31
  
• Toronto Public Library’s St. Lawrence branch to relocate to new, larger location

  The City of Toronto says one of the Toronto Public Library (TPL) branches will be relocated and expanded.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
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• COVID-19: Toronto extends Vax and Read library clinics

  Since it launched on March 2, the city said the Vax and Read campaign has provided more than 300 doses at 22 vaccine clinics located in 12 Toronto Public Library branches.

  Health

  Mar 16
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• Vax And Read campaign to bring COVID-19 vaccines to Toronto Public Library branches

  In a press release issued Wednesday, the city said the campaign will bring COVID-19 vaccine clinics to many TPL branches beginning on Wednesday and extending until March 16. 

  Health

  Mar 2
• ‘We’re going fine-free’: Toronto Public Library eliminates late fees for children’s books

  "Late fines have a disproportionate impact on racialized and low-income communities in Toronto," library staff said in a statement on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2021
• Coronavirus: City of Toronto identifies facilities for potential TDSB, TCDSB back-to-school use

  According to a letter by Toronto City Manager Chris Murray, 24 facilities and 36 rooms could be used by the TDSB or the TCDSB if needed.

  Education

  Aug 18, 2020
• Toronto Public Library curbside pickup gaining in popularity after just 1 week

  Customer appointments are 10 minutes apart, with their books, DVDs, or CDs waiting for them in bags.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto Public Library announces curbside pickup at 67 branches starting Monday

  The Toronto Public Library says it has done an intensive clean of all of its locations and consulted with public health authorities on how to best go about curbside pickup.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 16

  Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2020
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• We should expect public libraries to be on the side of freedom of expression

  A recent controversy involving the Toronto Public Library is about a much bigger principle, Rob Breakenridge argues — one that we should want libraries to understand and embrace.

  Commentary

  Nov 2, 2019