@TPLJonesLibrary

Jones Branch - Toronto Public Library 118 Jones Ave. Serving Leslieville & South Riverdale. Follow Toronto Public Library @torontolibrary

 118 Jones Ave.
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Joined May 2013
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'Tis the season to design a bookmark! Our annual art contest for kids 13 and under is accepting submissions. We can't wait to see what Toronto's young artists can imagine and create! Pick up a contest form at your local branch and enter by Oct 31. 🔖 tpl.ca/designabookmark
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EveryLibrary
@EveryLibrarySep 27
Let’s show that Americans love their libraries! Like, follow, and share! #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit
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The New Yorker
@NewYorkerSep 20
Whatever book you pick up, it’s likely to make you feel better—maybe even a whole lot better. “In a secular age, I suspect that reading fiction is one of the few remaining paths to transcendence, that elusive state in which the distance between the self and the universe shrinks,” Ceridwen Dovey writes, in “Can Reading Make You Happier?,” which was published in 2015. Dive into the research behind the therapeutic effect of books: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/Wv…
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Toronto Public Library@torontolibrarySep 7
Explore how AI is shaping democracy at our Digital Expo. Hear from industry leaders, attend workshops for adults and kids, and discover tools for building digital skills. 📍 Toronto Reference Library 📅 Sat, Oct 3 | 9:30 am-4:30 pm 🎟️ Register now: tpl.ca/digitalexpo
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📢 Toronto Reference Library updates From Sat, Aug 15 to the end of October, some spaces and services will be affected while we replace skylight windows. ⚠️ Full-day closure on Tue, Aug 18 ⚠️ Weekday hours begin at 11 am on Mon, Aug 24 Latest updates: ow.ly/VlBg50Zzxge
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Go undercover with thrilling tales full of spies, lies and alibis! James Bond has nothing on these fictional secret agents, operatives and moles. Read these twisty and action-packed books that you won't be able to put down: ow.ly/MysL50Zy70m
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🏆 Congrats to @RobertJSawyer! His novel The Downloaded 2: Ghosts in the Machine won the Aurora Award for Best Novel, which recognizes Canadian sci-fi and fantasy. Browse winners and nominees from 2026 and past years: ow.ly/SJ8650ZytsZ
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Toronto Public Library@torontolibraryAug 6
Asthma is common, but misunderstood. Join respirologist & clinician scientist Dr. Andrew Kouri to learn the myths, the modern treatments and tools to help you manage it better. Presented in partnership with @WCHospital. August 19 I Online Register: ow.ly/UnKX50ZsoYp
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Listen to your favourite songs of summer with free streaming music! Find the latest albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Shania Twain and Noah Kahan on Hoopla or explore the best of jazz, classical and world music available from Naxos. Press play to stream today: ow.ly/9TT850Zx5pX
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EveryLibrary
@EveryLibraryAug 10
"As book lovers, it can be tough to balance our love of reading with our love for the planet. Luckily, libraries provide eco-friendly alternatives for bibliophiles! Plus, using a library not only positively affects the planet, but the whole community:" buff.ly/gAcLRUO #Library #Libraries #Services #Resources #LoveTheEarth #SaveTheEarth #ProtectTheEarth #TheresNoPlanetB #GodzillaVsTheSmogMonster #LowerCarbonFootprint #EcoFriendly
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From our archives: even in 1917, Canada was promoting itself as a top summer destination. 🇨🇦☀️ See full ad on Digital Archive Ontario 👉 ow.ly/tE9l50Zq1bo
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Toronto Public Library@torontolibraryAug 4
Don't miss out on these blockbuster books coming out in August! Discover the latest releases from best-selling authors Riley Sager, Michelle Good, Liane Moriarty and more. Curate your end-of-summer reading list: ow.ly/A2jS50ZtT6m
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🎨 Make this your most creative summer yet! Join Arts Mentor in Residence Elaine Chan-Dow for one-on-one consultation sessions and workshops on grants, pricing your work, finding your audience and building a thriving creative practice. Register today! ow.ly/rriI50ZkNQ1
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Get thousands of comics, manga and graphic novels at your fingertips! Find all kinds of comics available in our digital library. Borrow titles for kids, teens and adults at any time of the day or night. Start a new read today: ow.ly/FV4Z50Zrrg1
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⚠️ All library branches will be closed on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3 for the Civic Holiday. Our branches may be closed, but your library is always open online. Borrow books, stream movies and enjoy music 24/7 👉 tpl.ca/downloads-ebooks/
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📚 The @cityoftoronto and TPL have named the 13 books longlisted for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards. Congratulations to all the nominated authors! Explore the reading list at tpl.ca/tba @culture_to #TOBookAwards

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@cityoftorontoJul 21
City of Toronto announces 2026 Toronto Book Awards longlist News Release: toronto.ca/news/city-of-toro…
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Toronto Public Library@torontolibraryJul 5
Translator Natasha Wimmer and novelist Julia Kornberg (@sputnikon3) discuss The Savage Detectives, Roberto Bolaño's roiling masterpiece, with host Rebecca Panovka (@rmpanovka). Part of our Classic Twists series. July 17 at 12 pm | Online Register: ow.ly/qymS50ZfVRs
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Toronto Public Library@torontolibraryJul 4
Are you the parent of a child 8 to 12 years old? We want to hear from you! Your input will help us develop future programs and resources for kids to build important digital literacy skills. Complete this quick anonymous survey by July 16 👉 ow.ly/B56S50ZhJP7
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Library Journal@LibraryJournalJun 30
Read more from two media studies professors who love libraries and have been researching media behaviors with a special focus on libraries since 2019: hubs.la/Q04n3SxK0
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