Programs

Meet in the Auditorium. Everyone welcome, no registration required.

Copy of book available 1 month before meeting - Ask at the desk.  

April - "Hamnet & Judith" by Maggie O'Farrell

May - "Daughters of the Deer" by Danielle Daniel

June - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen

*due to unprecedented issues, titles may change.

Join our monthly Parents Chinese Book Discussion Group to discuss books, connect with fellow parents, and support each other on the parenting journey. The program is conducted in Mandarin for a shared learning experience.  Book of the Month:  Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

Please register at the branch or call 416-396-8975 or email ststaff@tpl.ca

欢迎参加我们一个月一次的父母中文读书会! 让我们一同彼此鼓励，边读书，边学习如何正面的教育子女。 “爱上读书，爱上自己” 读书会将以普通话进行

书名：Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

 查询/报名: Steeles 图书馆，电话416-396-8975， 电邮 ststaff@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

The East End Writers' Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

New and experienced writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays are welcome!

The group is led by editor and author Sharon A. Crawford. Please call 416-396-3975 for more information, or email Sharon A. Crawford at words@samcraw.com.

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.

This book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. This month's title is "The Story of Us" by Catherine Hernandez.

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.

Recent advances in AI technology and architecture have brought AI to the forefront of cultural consciousness. The release of ChatGPT in 2022 to the public showcased these advances, arousing fears of AI encroaching on uniquely human activities like writing, art, and even computer programming on the one hand, and utopian dreams of unfettering humanity from menial work on the other.

Are these fears and hopes well-founded? What do AI advances mean for labour, society and justice and how can we guide AI to be more human-centric and amenable to a democratic society? These questions warrant thoughtful public discussion.

In this book club we will discuss a selection of books, essays, and other forms of media that center on the theme of AI and society. The group meets monthly at the Toronto Reference Library, Discussion Room from 7-8pm.

Materials will be shared with participants in advance before each meeting. Completing the readings is strongly encouraged in order to get full value from the discussion.

All are welcome. For further information please contact trlbus@tpl.ca.

May 22 Readings :

Book: Selections from "The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do"

Paper: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence by Nick Bostrom

Guardian Article: 'Artificial Intelligence: We're Like Children Playing with a Bomb'

Toronto Public Library is committed to providing accessible and inclusive programs.

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.

Recent advances in AI technology and architecture have brought AI to the forefront of cultural consciousness. The release of ChatGPT in 2022 to the public showcased these advances, arousing fears of AI encroaching on uniquely human activities like writing, art, and even computer programming on the one hand, and utopian dreams of unfettering humanity from menial work on the other.

Are these fears and hopes well-founded? What do AI advances mean for labour, society and justice and how can we guide AI to be more human-centric and amenable to a democratic society? These questions warrant thoughtful public discussion.

In this book club we will discuss a selection of books, essays, and other forms of media that center on the theme of AI and society.

The group meets monthly at the Toronto Reference Library, 3rd Floor Discussion Room from 7-8pm.

Materials will be shared with participants in advance before each meeting. All are welcome. For further information please contact trlbus@tpl.ca.

May 22 Readings :

Book: Selections from "The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do"

Paper: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence by Nick Bostrom

Guardian Article: 'Artificial Intelligence: We're Like Children Playing with a Bomb'

Toronto Public Library is committed to providing accessible and inclusive programs. 
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.  Please contact us two (2) weeks before the event.

Ways to Contact:
Email: accessibleservices@tpl.ca
Phone: 416-393-7099
Online: www.tpl.ca/accessibility

We meet once a month to discuss a chosen book.

Book: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

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.

Meet in the Auditorium. Everyone welcome, no registration required.

Copy of book available 1 month before meeting - Ask at the desk.  

April - "Hamnet & Judith" by Maggie O'Farrell

May - "Daughters of the Deer" by Danielle Daniel

June - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen

*due to unprecedented issues, titles may change.

Join us in-person to have great book club discussions on the second-last Thursday of each month!
This month’s title is “Ru” by Kim Thúy.

Registration required. Space is limited.  Register in person, or call us at 416-393-7706.

Accessibility at Toronto Public 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.

Do you find it hard to express your feelings about the climate crisis? The Keeping Cool Club's Writers' Workshop is the place to find your voice in a supportive, creative environment with experienced facilitators. Unique prompts and a listening ear are included for registered participants in this 4-week workshop.

Presented in collaboration with West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) as part of TPL’s Our Fragile Planet program series.

Register in person or by calling Parkdale Branch at 416-393-7686.

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.