Below is my report for the June 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Dawes Road branch expansion Rendering of the new facility replacing Dawes Road branch Dawes Road library closed on June 21 for a...
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Visit the new Indigenous Initiatives webpage We are excited to share the launch of the...
Below is my report for the May 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Reopening Fairview branch The new Digital Innovation Hub at Fairview branch Last month, Fairview branch fully reopened to the public after completing...
Below is my report for the April 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Agincourt branch takes part in City’s Love Local Campaign Love Local sign outside of Agincourt branch The City of Toronto is taking...
Below is my report for the March 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Bridlewood branch celebrates its grand opening (Left) The Bridlewood community enjoys a lucky lion dance at the library. (Right) I’m joined by...
Below is my report for the February 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Spaces Mayor Chow reaffirms commitment to expand library hours Mayor Olivia Chow held a press conference at Guildwood branch on January 23 to...
Below is my report for the January 2025 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space SPRINT Senior Social program...
Below is my report for the December 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Wychwood branch honoured by...
This year, Treaties Recognition Week is November 3-9. In 2016, the Province of Ontario passed legislation to recognize and educate Ontario residents about treaties during the first full week of November every year. The legislation was passed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to...
Below is my report for the October 2024 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting. It summarizes key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. This report covers items that are not part of the Board agenda package. Opening up our public space Unexpected Treasures exhibit The...