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Join Kim Thúy and readers across Canada for a Facebook Live event to discuss her novel, Vi, on January 19 in English and January 20 in French: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneEreadCanada Vi is the book pick for One eRead Canada, the first national, bilingual, digital book club. Digital copies of Vi are available from January 130 with no waitlists and no holds from public libraries across the country. Download your copy today: http://ow.ly/rwKX50D6SNR

Here’s a selection of some of the best books for teens by Indigenous writers and illustrators: tpl.ca/readindigenous

Celebrate #NationalHatDay with fun activities for kids! Hang your hat on our recommended picture books, craft ideas and storytime videos: http://ow.ly/bd9450D8ZPj

Our website will be down on Sun, Jan 17 from 8 am until about 8 pm for planned maintenance. Place holds, do research, manage your account and access online content, including ebooks, ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Get practice tests and answers for all ages - GMAT, LSAT, SAT, GED, citizenship, TOEFL, and more - with Learning Express Library: http://ow.ly/kvtS50AZ05r

Here are 50 books of speculative fiction you should read across 18 subgenres! http://ow.ly/gdtM50CgTGy This list is part of our Spaced Out celebrations, marking 50 years of our Merril Collection. (In case you missed it, read a conversation with its staff: http://ow.ly/MiEF50CaJcm)

Join us for a presentation and open Q&A with Carbon Conversations Toronto on how to have a productive and meaningful conversation about climate change with friends and family, even during this difficult time. Tune in LIVE Nov 20 at 1 pm! http://ow.ly/MTvj50CkjvU

Congratulations to the finalists of the City of Toronto's 2020 Toronto Book Awards! - Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta - The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole - The Missing Millionaire by Katie Daubs... - In the Beggarly Style of Imitation by Jean Marc Ah-Sen - Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong and Georgia Webber Tune in Monday, November 30 at 7 pm for the Toronto Book Awards 2020 Virtual Prize Ceremony announcing the winner. Learn more at tpl.ca/tba City of Toronto - Your Local Government; City of Toronto Culture

If you could see into the future, what skills and jobs are likely to be in demand? Learn about the Employment in 2030 Project from the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship followed by a panel discussion on Mon, Nov 23, at 6 pm. http://ow.ly/QjwO50Cki5H

To celebrate #WorldBalletDay, access Medici for free with your TPL card to stream unlimited live and on demand video of ballets, operas, classical music concerts and more. http://ow.ly/4zkQ50C6krO

Once referred to as Toronto’s "accidental wilderness, Tommy Thompson Park is now recognized as an urban miracle. Join Accidental Wilderness’ author Walter H. Kehm and photographer Robert Burley, along with contributors Chief R. Stacey Laforme, Andrea Chreston, and Peter Del Tredici as they discuss how this park has transformed from a landfill site to a forest thriving with wildlife. Moderated by Jacqueline L. Scott. Tune in LIVE on Nov 24 at 7pm ... crowdcast.io/e/TPLaccidental-wilderness See more

TPL's City Librarian, Vickery Bowles, is a guest on The Agenda with Steve Paikin tonight at 8/11 pm on TVO.

Skill building. Spoken word. STEM. Author talks. Whatever you're interested in, we've got it! Explore all the Live & Online TPL programs you can participate in this week from the comfort of home. tpl.ca/programs

The Career Coaches in Residence program offers remote career and job search help for younger adults with consultations, workshops and seminars. Book a free consultation with one of our Career Coaches to get one-on-one advice on your career journey. http://ow.ly/l5Av50CqRtN

October 31 is the last day to enter our Design-a-Bookmark Contest! Every year, we print bookmarks featuring original artwork by kids 13 years old and under. Pick up a contest form at your branch or download and print it here: tpl.ca/designabookmark. Could yours be one of the next winning designs? Don't delay, enter today. Good luck!

One Page: Canada's Virtual Literary Series presents award-winning author, James McBride, speaking with author and journalist, Omar El Akkad, about Deacon King Kong, McBride’s newest novel. Register and tune in LIVE on November 19 at 7-8 pm EST or watch the replay at crowdcast.io/e/onepagemcbride

In the spirit of Halloween, the CN Tower / La Tour CN and The Haunted Walk of Toronto partnered to share some of the city’s spookiest stories, set against the backdrop of some of Toronto’s best-known haunts. http://ow.ly/lunh50C5lfJ

There's a digital divide in our city and TPL sees first-hand the growing gap between those who have access to a computer and the Internet, and those who do not. Donations to Toronto Public Library Foundation help support TPL's highest priority needs during the pandemic, including access to free computers & Wi-Fi. Donate today: imlibrarypeople.ca/community

Fairy tales, myths and legends have been told and retold by storytellers around the world. Check out our picks for this Reading Challenge category: http://ow.ly/Wrwv50BYHy0

TPL's 2020 Entrepreneur in Residence, Tawny Autumn, will meet online with customers to review their business plans, provide feedback and offer recommendations and resources. Apply for a virtual One-On-One Consultation by Mon, Nov 2. Submission details: tpl.ca/eir

One Page: Canada's Virtual Literary Series presents Arapaho and Cheyenne writer Tommy Orange, talking with Anishinaabe author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice about There There, Orange’s best-selling novel. Register and tune in LIVE on Thu, Oct 29 from 9-10 pm EDT or watch the replay at crowdcast.io/e/onepageorange

Have you been spending a lot of time outdoors? Learn more about the health trend of forest bathing and check out resources to prepare for your experience. http://ow.ly/tqSZ50BYF8r

Learn about birds & more in Our Fragile Planet series programs hosted by Andrés Jiménez Monge, TPL's Environmentalist in Residence. tpl.ca/fragileplanet Oct 29, 2 pm: Birding by Ear: Mindful Listening Oct 30, 2 pm: Birding From Home: Create a B&B for Birds Nov 5, 2 pm: Who Named That Bird? Decolonizing Birds

Boo! Looking for spooky season activities for your family? We've got spine-tingling reads for kids and a not-so-spooky online storytime. Plus, a virtual magic show on Halloween at 1pm! Find out more: http://ow.ly/vB3o50BZ7QK

Can you guess what this is? Hint: this device was located in a building opened on this day in 1968 near the ROM. Answer: http://ow.ly/yOYP50BGs9B... Jeff Goode, from our Toronto Star Photograph Archive

Check out all the Live & Online TPL programs you can participate in from the comfort of home this week. Tech. Author talks. Small Business. Story times. Whatever you’re interested in, we’ve got it! tpl.ca/programs

Five of our branches are reopening this week: Armour Heights, Bridlewood, Eglinton Square, Gerrard/Ashdale and the Albert Campbell Temporary Branch. Check out tpl.ca/reopening for hours and address details, plus how to prepare for your visit and what to expect.