Are you about to take your OSSLT? If you have already gone through the online practice tests from EQAO but are still feeling worried about it, you are not alone. The good news is that there are many resources to help you prepare. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test is a standardized test in Ontario…
Introducing My Visit to Toronto Public Library: A Social Story for Everyone
What does accessibility mean to you? Often that word reminds us of ramps, automatic doors and modified washrooms. These are important, but accessibility goes far beyond physical spaces. For us, it also includes our collections, services, programs and digital platforms. Children with all kinds of disabilities visit our branches every day. We want to be…
Mathematical Marvels: Five Children’s Math Books from 1817 to Today
Math phobia is nothing new. For centuries parents and educators have been seeking ways to make math fun. Our Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books has a unique collection of math and counting books available to view in person. From silly counting rhymes to demystifying factorials, these books have found creative ways to teach math…
From Our Archives: Parties in Ontario During the Late 1960s
In the late 1960s, there was a sense of buoyancy in much of Canada due to the country's economic growth. This blog post looks back at scenes in Ontario among affluent and high-profile partygoers at the time. Below are photos are from Toronto Public Library (TPL)'s Digital Archive Ontario, a free site with over 100,000…
Love Murdoch Mysteries? See Historical Images of Toronto Tied to the TV Show
At Toronto Public Library (TPL), our Special Collections & Rare Books hold many historical items and artifacts that relate to the show's settings, plots and characters. I've done some sleuthing to find images tied to ten places and faces featured in Murdoch Mysteries.
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