Hi, I'm Peggy, a librarian at TPL. Have you ever wanted to learn to draw? Before you answer with "I can't even draw a straight line," let me assure you that drawing is a skill that anyone can learn. The two things needed to learn to draw are time and instruction. You may have a…
Monuments in Ontario: Grief, Beauty and Controversy
Hi, I'm Sam, a librarian at Toronto Public Library. One of my favourite things to do when I visit a new place is to check out monuments and public art. Every street tells a story, and monuments are a big part of that narrative. They invite us to "read" our built environment. Of course, I’m…
Virtual Exhibit: 114 Stories X 114 Storeys
Below is the virtual exhibit of 114 Stories X 114 Storeys. The original, in-person photo exhibit had been on display in the CN Tower before closures to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Intro Welcome to a 360-degree celebration of Toronto’s changing faces and places. The 114 Stories X 114 Storeys exhibit explores…
Early Seed Companies in Toronto: Catalogues and Other Bits of History
For many decades, families across Ontario looked forward to getting seed catalogues in the mail so that they could start to plan their gardens. Flower and vegetable gardening were popular, and sometimes even essential over, the course of Toronto's history. You can access full seed catalogues and other ephemera (items not meant to last a…
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