Blogs, Podcasts & Publications
Blog posts and podcasts created by Toronto Public Library, as well as our print publications, including our quarterly What’s On magazine of events.
Blogs
Blog posts by library staff and invited contributors.
Featured
Local History & Genealogy
Before the Flag: 10 Maple Leaf Items From Our Archives
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag, take a look at these rarities dating back to 1847.
Digital Library Services
New to Canada
A newcomer herself, Iryna helps others settle in Toronto and Canada in her role as a Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) worker.
Podcasts
Writers Off the Page: From the TIFA Archives
On-stage interviews, readings or panel discussions with some of the 20th century's best-known writers and thinkers.
A collaboration between TPL, Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) and Library and Archives Canada. Hosted by Randy Boyagoda.
Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Live Mic: Best of TPL Conversations
Discussions and interviews with some of today's best-known and yet-to-be-known writers, thinkers and artists, recorded on stage at one of our 100 branches.
Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Live Mic: Best of TPL Conversations
Discussions and interviews with some of today's best-known and yet-to-be-known writers, thinkers and artists, recorded on stage at one of our 100 branches.
Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Print publications
Books made by TPL. Available to borrow, purchase or read online.
Current and past issues of What’s On and What’s More, our publications promoting TPL programs and events.
Our magazine of creative writing and visual art, created and selected by Toronto teens. Available in print and online.