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.

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Blogs

Blog posts by library staff and invited contributors.

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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

Online Resources Make Job Searches a Cinch
New to Canada

Meet an LSP Worker: Iryna

A newcomer herself, Iryna helps others settle in Toronto and Canada in her role as a Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) worker.

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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.

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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.

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Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Shelve Under: Podcast

Library staff interview writers, makers, artists, journalist, leaders, teachers and other members of the community about what they do, and what they're reading.

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Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Print publications

Local History Publications

Books made by TPL. Available to borrow, purchase or read online.
What's On Publications

Current and past issues of What’s On and What’s More, our publications promoting TPL programs and events.
Young Voices Magazine

Our magazine of creative writing and visual art, created and selected by Toronto teens. Available in print and online.