Treaties Recognition Week 2024: Recommended Resources
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...
City Librarian's Report for October 2024
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...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that has been recognized since 2021. It's a day that honours Indian Residential School Survivors and remembers the children who never made it home. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day inspired...
City Librarian's Report for September 2024
Below is my report for the September 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 Open hours successfully expanded...
City Librarian's Report for June 2024
Below is my report for the June 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 Celebrating Customer Appreciation Day...
National Indigenous History Month 2024
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! Attend library programs Discover free events and programs on a wide range of topics that...
City Librarian's Report for May 2024
Below is my report for the May 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 Period equity at TPL...
City Librarian's Report for April 2024
Below is my report for the April 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 Grand opening of the...
City Librarian's Report for March 2024
Below is my report for the March 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. Update on restoration of services We have almost fully...
City Librarian's Report for February 2024
Below is my report for the February 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. Update on restoration of services Since the end of...