Learn about the TPL Foundation
About Us
Not all residents have equal access to the economic, educational, health, cultural, and social resources that are critical to succeed in Toronto. Access to these opportunities often depends on where you live, how much you earn, and who you are, which creates dramatic divides in our city and a success gap that impacts us all. Toronto Public Library (TPL) is helping to address this by breaking down barriers to access for those who are most vulnerable.
Since 1997, the Toronto Public Library Foundation has raised over $108 million thanks to our generous community of donors, volunteers, corporate partners and supporters. Investment in the Library helps amplify and accelerate the exceptional work TPL does and has resounding impact on those in our city who rely on the Library’s free programs, services, collections and community spaces.
So why is TPL different?
Our 100 branches are safe and welcoming spaces to more than 10,000 visitors daily, and 70% of Torontonians trust and rely on us. No other public institution has the mandate and reach, physical and technical infrastructure, talent and community presence to empower Torontonians the way TPL does.
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Donors Make the Difference
Our Mission
The mission of the Toronto Public Library Foundation is to inspire generous people who care about our city to amplify Toronto Public Library’s work to build success, resilience and well-being for all of us.
Please know that donor-funded initiatives would not be possible without the generosity and steadfast commitment of our community who have chosen to give to support the important work of Toronto Public Library.
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Over 32,000 individuals, families and corporations are proud Toronto Public Library donors.
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Since 1997, the TPL Foundation has raised over $108 million for Toronto Public Library.