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World's busiest urban public library system. 140 years young. 100 branches strong. 💪

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Want to know where municipal election candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Get access to neutral information on candidates in your ward, including their positions on housing, public safety, cost of living and more: knowyourvote.to
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Want to know where municipal election candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Get access to neutral information on candidates in your ward, including their positions on housing, public safety, cost of living and more: knowyourvote.to
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Sometimes two authors are better than one! Discover books with multiple authors as part of the Reading Challenge. Borrow a recommended read: ow.ly/icMX50ZZo3I #TPLReadingChallenge
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Curious about AI? 🤖 Borrow an AI Learning Kit with your library card and take home a robot to explore AI and coding through hands-on projects. Check out our free programs to help you get started. Learn more: ow.ly/FTXP50ZZ1k4
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Put a smile on your face with the chronicles of Canadian comedians! From Scarborough to Schitt’s Creek, get to know the stories behind some of Canada’s funniest voices. Borrow a laugh out loud read: ow.ly/Ocv450ZXgWH
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Learn how you can help your community using technology and data. Join programs, workshops and one-on-one consultations led by Innovator in Residence Ismail Mohamud. 📍 Albert Campbell 📅 To November 28 🔗 Learn more and register: tpl.ca/iir
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Ready for Toronto's municipal election? 🗳️ Find election information, voter resources, reading lists and programs that help you learn, reflect and connect with the issues that matter to you and your community. Get election-ready: tpl.ca/celebrate-democracy
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Some words stay with you. 💙 Heartfelt notes from our customers mean the world to us—and remind us how much libraries mean to the people we serve.
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👻 Horror authors Adriana Chartrand, Trynne Delaney, Andrew F. Sullivan and Michelle Tang discuss the terrors of home, horror trends and more, moderated by Chris Krawczyk (@LittleGhostsBoo) 📅 Mon, Nov 2 at 6 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🔗 ow.ly/znoz50ZY8Zc
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What does AI mean for the future of Canadian innovation and the public good? Hear from AI experts and innovators from organizations like @MaRSDD and @VectorInst at this free event. 📅 Sat, Nov 28 | 9:30 am-5 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library 🎟️ tpl.ca/aisummit
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Can friendship survive our differences? 🤔 Roger Berkowitz explores Hannah Arendt’s friendships and what they can teach us about staying connected when we don’t see eye to eye. Wed, Oct 21 | 5:30–9 pm Toronto Reference Library Register 👉 ow.ly/H1ao50ZVZcZ
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Explore our curated collection of books by Muslim writers and authors in our Islamic History and Culture reading list for teens: ow.ly/FwFK50ZSSFi
Book covers of The Bad Boyfriend Curse by Farah Heron, The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh and Ramin Abbas Has Major Questions by Ahmad Saber

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Want to know where municipal election candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Get access to neutral information on candidates in your ward, including their positions on housing, public safety, cost of living and more: knowyourvote.to
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Can friendship survive our differences? 🤔 Roger Berkowitz explores Hannah Arendt’s friendships and what they can teach us about staying connected when we don’t see eye to eye. Wed, Oct 21 | 5:30–9 pm Toronto Reference Library Register 👉 ow.ly/H1ao50ZVZcZ
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Spend your fall getting swept up in an epic tale Discover multi-generational stories set around the globe in these recommended reads. Pick up a family saga today: ow.ly/SGne50ZV15y #TPLReadingChallenge
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🕵️ Did you know? The last major Ottoman sultan fell asleep listening to Sherlock stories. Discover the surprising connection between Sherlock Holmes and the Ottoman Empire at a talk by @FinkelAndrew. 🗓 Oct 24, 1 pm 📍 Toronto Reference Library Details: ow.ly/Evek50ZWiOa
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How are AI, misinformation and new technologies changing elections? Hear from experts about how we can build trust, stay informed and strengthen democracy in an increasingly complex digital world. Oct 19 at 6 pm | Toronto Reference Library Register: ow.ly/q2P550ZXf6L
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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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How can we strengthen civic trust and encourage greater participation in democracy? Hear from former political leaders and policy thinkers on practical ways to renew democracy and support civic engagement. 🗓️ Oct 28 at 6 pm | Toronto Reference Library 🎟️ tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/eve…
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👋 Tell us how we’re doing! Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous survey and share your thoughts about your TPL experience by November 4. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working and where we can improve. Get started 👉 tpl.ca/customersurvey
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Ready for Toronto's municipal election? 🗳️ Find election information, voter resources, reading lists and events that help you learn, reflect and connect with the issues that matter to you and your community. Get election-ready: tpl.ca/celebrate-democracy
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