Upcoming Dates:
- Wed May 22
Music
Browse music
Digital music
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Medici.tv
Streaming video of classical music concerts, operas and ballets, both live and on demand.
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Naxos Music Library
Listen to great music spanning medieval to modern - classical, jazz, electronic, world music, etc. and find expert educational content.
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Naxos Music Library - Jazz
Listen to a comprehensive collection of jazz legends and contemporary jazz. Includes labels such as Blue Note, EMI, Warner Jazz and Fantasy Jazz.
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Naxos Music Library – World
Listen to traditional and contemporary world music from 32,000 artists from 150 countries. Includes the complete ARC and Smithsonian Folkways catalogues.
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Hoopla
Current and popular albums you can borrow and download or stream online.
Featured collection
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Music Collections at Toronto Reference Library
Toronto Reference Library's music research collection, including sheet music, vinyl and music listening stations.
Services
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Borrow a Musical Instrument
Borrow instruments from the Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library.
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Audio Visual Studios
Use professional equipment and software to record your music.
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Piano Practice Rooms
Practice music at library branches with a piano.
Upcoming programs
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Branch Art Exhibits: We used to go to these places by David Missio
Wed May 01, 2024 - Fri May 31, 2024
Location: YorkvilleThroughout May, David Missio?s work is on display at the Yorkville Branch. David Missio plays music, makes art and lives in the city of Toronto. David has a deep connection to parts of the city that don't exist as they once...
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Gayageum Music Concert with Roa Lee
Sat May 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: High ParkJoin us for a gayageum music concert to celebrate Asian Heritage Month! The gayageum music concert is performed by Roa (HyunYoung) Lee, a composer, arranger and gayageum musician from Korea. Roa Lee is performing classic, jaz...
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Gayageum Music Performance with local Korean musician
Tue May 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: MorningsideJoin in the vibrant sounds and heritage of Korean music as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month! Korean musician Roa Lee presents a Gayageum Solo Performance, traditional Korean music on the 12-stringed Gayageu...
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Gayageum Music Concert
Wed May 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: MalvernMusician Roa Lee presents a gayageum solo performance and a talk about the traditional Korean instrument, which is categorized as a stringed wooden zither. The program will include classic, jazz, waltz, and pop to be performe...
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Poetry Saved Our Lives
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Location: Oakwood Village Library and Arts CentrePoetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach. Joshua "Scr...
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Busy Bees Club - BINGO (May)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Location: Mimico CentennialMeet your neighbours, make some friends and explore something new each week. Activities range from arts & crafts, music, games and occasional special speakers. Coffee & tea will be served. In May, we will be playi...
Upcoming Dates:
- Thu May 23
- Thu May 30
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Open Mic at the Library! (Music, Poetry & Storytelling)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryAre you a musician, poet, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the Toronto Reference Library Open Mic! Please note: stand-up comedy is no longer featured at this event. G...
Upcoming Dates:
- Fri May 24
- Fri Jun 28
- Fri Jul 26
- Fri Aug 30
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Dibaajimowin -The Art of Storytelling
Sat May 25, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: BrentwoodJoin Many Hats (AKA - Jim Adams) as he shares Cree and Anishnawbe stories for children, as well as songs and dances from Turtle Island. Jim is of mixed Indigenous and settler heritage and has a BFA, MFA, and M.Ed in Urban Ind...
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Gayageum Music Concert
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: AgincourtExperience the enchanting sounds of the Gayageum, a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument, presented by Roa Lee. In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, the concert will include classic, jazz and pop renditions wit...
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Music Can Heal: Japanese Shakuhachi Flute & Piano Duo
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodPlease join us for one hour of music for healing, relaxation, and meditation. Debbie Danbrook will be playing the Japanese shakuhachi flute: an ancient instrument traditionally played by monks as a type of Zen Meditation. Thi...
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Rob Harvilla: 60 Songs that Explain the '90s
Wed May 29, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryWriter and podcaster Rob Harvilla visits the Appel Salon to regale music lovers with tales from his new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, a companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify. The 1990s were a chaotic...
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Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble Mini Concert
Thu May 30, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: PalmerstonCelebrate Asian Heritage Month here at Palmerston with the Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble. Enjoy a concert featuring traditional Chinese instruments. The program covers a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese instrumen...
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Sistema Yorkwoods Students Explore Hip Hop
Fri May 31, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: York WoodsJoin senior students from Sistema Toronto-Yorkwoods, along with hip hop artist Aaron Manswell, for a panel discussion on the student's process of creating their own hip hop music. This project is funded by the Toronto Arts Co...
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Live in the Library: Pingxin Xu Ensemble
Fri May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: ParkdaleThe Pingxin Xu Ensemble features professional Chinese musicians who will be playing a wide variety of music, from classical, traditional, and modern Chinese, to popular tunes from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, America...
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Eye on AI: AI and Creators
Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us in a thought-provoking panel discussion where we will explore the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. The speakers represent diverse disciplines including visual arts, music, and writing, and are all push...
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Swallowing Clouds: creative arts program
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm on recurring dates listed below
Location: LeasideFor ages 9-12. Using improv, music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and movement, we'll create our own work of creative-movement theatre. Working with professional dancers, musicians and authors, workshop participants...
Upcoming Dates:
- Tue Jun 04
- Tue Jun 11
- Tue Jun 18
- Tue Jun 25
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Pride Month Jazz Concerts: Janet Whiteway
Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us for a Jazz concert in celebration of Pride Month! Janet Whiteway is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who has spent the past 20 years performing original music, playing in cover bands, and working...
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Moving Stories: art-based movement class for older adults
10:00 am - 11:30 am on recurring dates listed below
Location: LeasideTiger princess dance projects, a non-profit contemporary dance company, brings you a free custom designed arts-based movement class for older adults. Join Artistic Director Yvonne Ng and her team of professional art...
Upcoming Dates:
- Fri Jun 07
- Fri Jun 14
- Fri Jun 21
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Little Black Dress in Concert
Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Don MillsThese sophisticated ladies enjoy playing audience favourites from jazz & swing to classics & show tunes. Listen and learn about the 4 different types of saxophones as they demonstrate how each one sounds and how they make mus...
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CONCERT: Little Black Dress - Ladies Saxophone Quartet
Sat Jun 08, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLittle Black Dress-Ladies Saxophone Quartet is based in Toronto and performs regularly for retirement residences, veterans, outdoor markets, private parties, and special events. These sophisticated ladies enjoy playing audie...