Sneak peek of collection Oct. 19 at Toronto Reference Library
TORONTO (Monday, October 17, 2011) – Toronto Public Library will be hosting a preview of this year’s popular Human Library to provide the public with an opportunity to get a peek at this year’s collection of “human books.” Hosted by Gemini award-winning CityNews anchor and reporter Francis D’Souza, the free event will be held on Wednesday, October 19, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm in Toronto Reference Library.
The public is encouraged to bring their lunch, relax and browse through a few books from our intriguing collection including Toronto Star journalist Catherine Porter, who returned from her ninth trip to Haiti following the devastating earthquake; Chris Upfold, who accepted the challenge of being TTC’s first Chief Customer Service Officer; and Dr. Kenny Handelman, an expert in ADD/ADHD with a unique perspective on treatment. Francis will borrow each of these human books for a brief public read.
This year’s Human Library, funded by the Toronto Public Library Foundation, iwill take place on November 5 in four branches across the city. The collection includes titles on important and timely subjects such as bullying and suicide, living with a chronic illness and surviving cancer, following your dreams and launching your own business, city voices and city champions, caring for a dying loved one and the human impact of military conflict and natural disasters. The collection is also multi-lingual with human books available in seven languages.
What: Human Library Preview
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library, Atrium
789 Yonge Street (north of Bloor Street)
The public will be able to begin placing “holds” on the human books on October 22. For more information about the Human Library and to browse the collection, visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/humanlibrary
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 18 million people visit branches in neighbourhoods across the city and borrow more than 32 million items. As cornerstones of their neighbourhoods, our libraries connect people to each other and to their community, inspiring the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading and the pursuit of knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds. To learn more, please visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
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Media Contact:
Anne Marie Aikins, Manager, Community Relations, 416-393-7212 aaikins@torontopubliclibrary.ca