Programs

Welcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction.

We will be discussing How High We Go In The Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu. The title is available as an eAudiobook and eBook through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection. When the TPL website is back online, a link to the print book will be added.

This is an online event. We will connect on Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform. Registration is limited and specific instructions on how to access Jitsi Meet will be sent to the registrants one day before the book club meeting.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

Questions? Please email lsstaff@tpl.ca

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

This is a BRAND NEW mystery book club for wise elders who enjoy reading short classic, popular, Canadian, paranormal, British, and other types of amazing mysteries. Our GOAL is to have fun, discuss, and to enjoy the reading journey together.

Registration required. Visit the information desk on the 4thfloor, call (416) 393-7085, or visit tpl.ca to register. Space is limited! Contact us if you require a large print copy of the book.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Aimez-vous lire en français? Avez-vous envie de participer à des discussions autour des livres dans une ambiance détendue de convivialité? Venez rejoindrez le club de lecture pour échanger vos impressions, pour analyser, avec le regard d'autres lecteurs, ce qui vous a marqué, pour faire de belles découvertes littéraires. 

On se réunit le jeudi 2 mai pour découvrir « La colère et l'envie » d'Alice Renard. Le livre sera disponible en prêt à la Bibliothèque centrale de North York, Language Literature & Fine Arts, 3ième étage, à partir du 4 avril, 2024. 

Pour obtenir plus d'informations sur la disponibilité du livre pour la prochaine réunion à la Bibliothèque de North York, Language, Literature & Fine Arts, composez le 416-395-5639. 

Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur nos clubs de lectures, veuillez nous envoyer un courriel à programmesenfrancais@tpl. ca

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La Bibliothèque publique de Toronto s'est engagée à assurer l'accessibilité. Veuillez nous appeler ou nous envoyer un courriel si vous êtes sourd(e) ou avez un handicap et souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme. Veuilles nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez le 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl. 

Registration is currently FULL. A book discussion group for adults who enjoy interesting novels and wish to meet other book lovers. This program is run in Cantonese.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

La Bibliothèque publique de Toronto s'est engagée à assurer l'accessibilité. Veuillez nous appeler ou nous envoyer un courriel si vous êtes sourd(e) ou avez un handicap et souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme. Veuillez nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

The group invites new and experienced poets of all ages to bring their work to our monthly meetings! Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review by other attendees. The group will listen to you read your poem and offer constructive comments to enable improvement and growth. Enjoy the works of others as well as growing as a poet! 

Drop-in, no registration required. For more information, you can visit the group's website at www.phoenixpoetryworkshop.ca. 

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program please contact Accessibility Services by email. accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Join us at Lillian H. Smith for Children’s Book Club. This month’s book is New Kid by Jerry Craft, the winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal and the 2019 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature. 

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of colour in his entire grade. 

Ages 9+. 

*Register and pick up a copy in-branch. For more information, please call the branch at 416-393-7746.

If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or phone 416-393-7099. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.  

Join us once a month to discuss books in a friendly atmosphere. Drop-in or register for a reminder at 416-396-8890 or speak to staff at the front desk.

May Book Club Title - Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore  by Robin Sloan.

To get a copy of the book, please speak to staff the Albert Campbell Library.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca. 

Aimez-vous lire en français? Avez-vous envie de participer à des discussions autour des livres dans une ambiance détendue de convivialité? Venez rejoindrez le club de lecture de Cedarbrae pour échanger vos impressions, pour analyser, avec le regard d'autres lecteurs, ce qui vous a marqué, et pour faire de belles découvertes littéraires. 

On se réunit le lundi 6 mai à 19h à la succursale de Cedarbrae pour explorer « La porte du voyage sans retour » de David Diop.  Le livre est disponible en prêt à la succursale Cedarbrae. 

Pour obtenir plus d'informations sur la disponibilité du livre pour la prochaine réunion à la succursale de Cedarbrae, composez le 416-396-8850.

Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur nos clubs de lecture, veuillez nous envoyer un courriel à programmesenfrancais@tpl.ca

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La Bibliothèque publique de Toronto s'est engagée à assurer l'accessibilité. Veuillez nous appeler ou nous envoyer un courriel si vous êtes sourd(e) ou avez un handicap et souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme. Veuillez nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez le 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl.ca. 

Drop in. Join fellow like-minded writers in a safe and creative environment! Bring a few pages of your writing to share what you’ve been working on with your peers. All genres are welcome. Room B, 2nd Floor.  Space is Limited.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Join us for an in-person discussion of VenCo by Cherie Dimaline in Brentwood Library’s Community Room. This book is available in many formats. There are limited copies available for pickup at Brentwood Library main desk. 

Drop in, no registration required.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.