Salon Series
New books. Big ideas. Join the conversation.
The Salon Series presents Canadian and international authors, artists and thinkers. Join us for an exciting range of literary and cultural events.
Mark your calendars and reserve your free tickets on Eventbrite.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
In Person Events
Our in-person Salon Series events take place in several spaces at Toronto Reference Library, including the bright and spacious Bram & Bluma Appel Salon. Salon Series programming also takes place at North York Central Library’s Concourse Event Space, TPL’s new premiere event space for cultural programming.
Join us before the show
Some of our venues, including the Appel Salon and North York Central Library’s Concourse Event Space, open an hour before the main event begins. Come early and meet other attendees ahead of the event. We'll have a bar with a selection of beer, wine and snacks available to purchase for select events (only debit and credit cards accepted).
On-Demand Events
Missed an event? No worries! You can always watch replays of past in-person or online Salon Series events at your convenience.
Past In-Person Events:
In-person Salon Series recordings are available on our YouTube channel.
Reading List
Salon Series - Fall 2025 Reading List
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Newsletter
Our bi-weekly email newsletter highlights the latest news about upcoming programs and links to videos of recent events.
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Follow the #SalonSeries hashtag for news and live tweets from events.
Accessibility
Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in one of our programs. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca. Please contact staff only once you have obtained an event ticket. We may not be able to accommodate requests on the day of our events.