This spring, learn about the benefits of native plants, waste reduction, how to take climate action and more through the Our Fragile Planet program series which offers a variety of environmental lectures and workshops for all ages, free of charge. With support from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation,...
Below is my report for the March 25, 2019 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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. Breaking Down Barriers to Access, Driving Inclusion White Cane...
This spring, we're partnering with one of Toronto’s best-loved museums, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), to bring Torontonians a series of events (interviews, round-tables, film screenings, interactive presentations and more) which explore the ways in which modern industry is changing our lives. Using the AGO’s exhibition Impressionism in the...
Below is my report for the February 2019 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms Announcing the New TPL Kids Website...
Below is my report for the January 2019 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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. Expanding Access to Technology and Training Toronto Region Board of...
As the year comes to an end, ring in the holidays with a little library cheer! With over 400 programs to choose from in the last couple of weeks of 2018, we're confident that there's a program for everyone. And they are all free! If you're still looking for the...
Below is my report for the December 2018 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms #TOpicks: Library Staff Share Their Interests...
Below is my report for the November 2018 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing key activities in support of the priorities outlined in our strategic plan. Advancing Our Digital Platforms New Website Feature: Search Spotlights To improve the searching experience on the TPL website, staff have recently begun creating...
This fall, Toronto Public Library launched Know Your Vote T.O., a civic engagement tool that allows voters to find out what ward they live in, see who is running to represent their neighbourhood on city council, and learn about their Councillor candidates’ views on some of the big issues facing...
Below is my report for the October 2018 Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board meeting, summarizing 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. Advancing Our Digital Platforms Borrowing History Now Available TPL customers...