As an early Hollywood actress, Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was one of the most famous people in the world. Pickford's introduction to acting can be traced back to the red brick house that she was born in on University Avenue in Toronto. This post features digitized postcards and photos related to Pickford from TPL's Baldwin Collection…
Dive into Dune: The Past and Present of a Science Fiction Masterpiece
With a new movie adaptation coming out of Frank Herbert's Dune, there's no better time to celebrate it. Published in 1965, Dune has never been out of print and is regarded as one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time. It has taken many forms over the years, from a disastrous movie to…
An Ace Up My Sleeve: Asexual Representation for Ace Week
October 24-30, 2021 is Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week. It's "an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality." And since I'm asexual, I truly do have an ace up my sleeve.
Hiking in Ontario: Photos from Digital Archive Ontario
Fall is one of the best times of year to get out for a hike, a pastime long enjoyed by Ontarians across the province. Digital Archive Ontario offers a window into that history. It has over 100,000 digitized photos, maps, postcards and other items related to Ontario's past. Below is a bit of background on…
Toronto Public Library in Books and on the Screen
Our Toronto Public Library branches have had some starring roles and cameos in a wide variety of movies, shows and books. Have you seen a scene with the "New York Public Library" that looks awfully familiar? Read a book by a local author where a character visits their local library? Spotted one of our locations…
Library Collections and Services for Kids with Reading Disabilities
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learning Disabilities (LDs) are hard to measure, but statistics show that 2 to 10% of Canadians have one. It is the second most common disability in youth, following only mental illness. While there are many different types of learning disabilities, the focus of this post is reading disabilities. Dyslexia…
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