Libraries matter, now more than ever.
Since 1997, the role of the Toronto Public Library Foundation has been to raise funds that help amplify and accelerate the exceptional work that TPL does. Donations have a resounding impact on those who rely on the Library’s programs, services and community spaces.
Toronto Public Library makes our city more resilient.
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My message about supporting Toronto Public Library
Read my letter“Libraries matter, and donations to Toronto Public Library help support the work it does to ensure that all Torontonians, especially young people with not a lot of money, have access to the vital resources and information they need to succeed.”
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Limited edition I’m Library People Mug
Shop and supportAvailable for sale at The Spacing Store (online and in-store) as well as at Balzac’s Cafés across Ontario. Every mug sold includes a donation to Toronto Public Library. Or shop the full ILP collection with t-shirts, mugs, bags, notebooks, and more. Great gifts for the library fans in your life!
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Healthy Snacks in After School Clubs
Learn moreThrough the Feeding Young Minds initiative, TPL is now providing regular healthy food options at 30 select branches in its After School Clubs, giving children the fuel they need to succeed. Snacks are delivered to kids alongside programming, thanks to Lead Supporter, the Moez and Marissa Kassam Foundation.
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Double your donation to TPL till July 15th
Match my giftOur Spring Matching Campaign will raise funds to support newcomer services that assist individuals and families settling in our city. Thanks to a generous gift from Fidelity Canada, donations will be matched and have double the impact.
Why Toronto Public Library?
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Focus on Equity
TPL is committed to helping level the playing field for all Torontonians, and will work to understand and break down barriers to access and increase inclusion so that everyone feels welcome and represented at the Library. -
Supporting our Community
No other public institution has the mandate and reach, physical and technical infrastructure, talent and community presence to empower Torontonians the way TPL does. -
Access for Everyone
There continues to be a digital divide in our city that makes access to technology and the skills to navigate and use it, challenging. For vulnerable populations who are most impacted, TPL provides equitable access that is critical for Torontonians to be successful, connected and well.
Important Information
- Social Impact Study – November 2023
- Bridge Report (2021-2022) Impact of Technology Services in Ontario Public Libraries
- Intellectual Freedom at TPL
- Toronto Vital Signs 2023 Report from The Toronto Foundation
- Black Lives Matter: A Statement from Toronto Public Library
- Toronto Public Library Strategic Plan (2020 – 2024)