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Your Health Matters

Expert. Curated. Trusted.

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Your Health Matters offers inclusive and reliable resources to empower you and your loved ones to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

Browse our expert-reviewed book collection for adult, teens and children online or visit one of our 19 branches that carry the Your Health Matters collection. Enjoy year-round programming delivered in partnership with health professionals and organizations like Toronto Public Health and Women’s College Hospital. Topics range from physical and mental health, nutrition, sexual health and more.

Adult/Teens Collections

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These non-fiction books for adults and teens cover a wide range of health-related topics. Selected in consultation with Toronto Public Health. Toronto Public Health logo

Adults

Independence for Life
Will Harlow

Skin
Emma Craythorne

Living Well With Social Anxiety
Deborah Dobson

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Teens

Real Talk About Sex and Consent
Cheryl Bradshow

When a Friend Dies
Marilyn Gootman

The Book of Knowing
Gwendoline Smith

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Children's Collection

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These fiction books have been carefully curated to help children understand the importance of good health. When children feel good about themselves, they make better decisions that impact their mental, physical and emotional health. Selected by Toronto Public Library librarians.

Children's

I Need Space
Molly Harris

Dr Dog : Snakey's Belly Ache
Jiro Bevis

Miss Elaina Is Brave!
Haly Hoffman

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Find Your Health Matters in 19 Branches:

Visit one of our 19 branches to browse the curated Your Health Matters collection for adult, teens and children.

Programs

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Join free, expert-led health programs, workshops and discussions.

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Trusted Health Information from Toronto Public Health

For more information about Toronto Public Health’s programs, visit their Health and Wellness page. To learn more about Toronto Public Health’s Immunization, Breastfeeding, Dental, Sexual Health, Substance Use Clinical Services and Harm Reduction Supply locations visit their website or book an appointment. Toronto Public Health also provides an opportunity to Chat Live with a Health Professional.

 

Donor Recognition

Supported by the TPL Foundation, in partnership with the Martin Family.

 

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