Monday, May 13, 6pm – 8pm
Literary Circle Event

Literary Circle members are invited to an inspirational and educational evening with Samra Zafar, an award-winning international speaker, scholar, social entrepreneur, and author.

In 2017, Samra penned an article about her personal journey for Toronto Life which became the most-read article in Canada that year. This article became the basis for her debut memoir, A Good Wife, Samra’s personal and heroic story as she escaped a decade of living as a child bride in a forced marriage in Canada, with the promise of furthering her education in Canada.

RSVP to ecampeau@torontopubliclibrary.ca or 416-393-7073.

  • Saturday, March 18, 2017
    Public Event

    Friends Clearance Book Sale

    Calling all book lovers! The Friends of the Library are having their annual book clearance sale and you don’t want to miss it! Buy books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and children’s books at great prices. All proceeds support library programs across the city.

    Event Details:
    Toronto Reference Library – Beeton Hall

    Thursday, March 16, 9:30 am – 7 pm
    Friday, March 17, 9 am – 7 pm
    Saturday, March 18, 9 am – 4 pm

    To learn more about the Friends of the Library, click here

  • Thursday, March 16, 2017

    Book Club: Bad Feminist

    Following Roxane Gay’s talk in the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, New Collection members will meet to discuss her book Bad Feminist. Roxane’s new book Difficult Women gives voice to a chorus of unforgettable women. Click here to reserve your copy at TPL.

    Members, please RSVP to Ashley Boucher

  • Tuesday, February 7, 2017

    Toronto Off The Page: Vice & Virtue

    How has Toronto defined vice and virtue through history? How has this definition evolved? How have authorities regulated and punished minority groups in their efforts to present an image of “Toronto the Good,” and how have those communities pushed back? Join Chanelle Gallant, TPL curator Nicole Dawkins and Sarah Barmak as they discuss how these issues affect contemporary Toronto. Looking at Toronto’s history, from the criminalization of marijuana to the persecution of “fallen women,” Nicole will highlight materials from TPL’s Vice & Virtue exhibit. Drinks and light refreshments served.

    Members, please RSVP to Ashley Boucher

  • Tuesday, December 6, 2016
    Public Event, Council of 100, Literary Circle, Heritage Society

    Zadie Smith

    Appel Salon Event. The bestselling author of White Teeth and On Beauty talks about her new novel, Swing Time.

    The Foundation is pleased to offer a limited number of seats for our patrons of the Council of 100, Literary Circle, Heritage Society and New Collection. Contact Ashley Boucher, 416-393-7073 to reserve tickets for you and a guest.

  • Thursday, December 1, 2016
    Public Event

    Book Ends Christmas Half Price Book Sale – North York Central Library

    Great for your holiday shopping. Super low prices on books, CDs and DVDs. Huge selection. All proceeds from the sale go toward funding literacy programs at Toronto Public Library.

     

    Thursday, December 1 – 10 am to 4 pm

    Friday, December 2 – 10 am to 4 pm

    Saturday,  December 3 – 10 am to 4 pm

  • Tuesday, November 29, 2016

    Holiday Party at Bobbette & Belle

    Exclusive event for New Collection members. To celebrate a great year with great members, we’re hosting our annual holiday party with Canada’s leading pastry chefs, Sarah Bell and Allyson Bobbitt of Bobbette & Belle Artisanal Pastries. They’ll show you how to impress your friends & family with decadent, seasonal treats straight from their new cookbook at their Leslieville shop.

    New Collection members, please RSVP to Ashley Boucher, 416-393-7073.

  • Thursday, November 24, 2016
    Public Event

    Book Ends Christmas Sale – Toronto Reference Library

    Get a head start on buying your holiday gifts. Super low prices on books, CDs and DVDs. Huge selection. All proceeds from the sale go toward funding literacy programs at Toronto Public Library.

    Thursday, November 24, 9:30 am to 7 pm

    Friday, November 25, 9:00 am to  6 pm

    Saturday, November 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

     

     

  • Friday, November 11, 2016
    Council of 100

    Meet Chris Hadfield

    Exclusive reception for Council of 100 patrons. Council of 100 patrons have the opportunity to meet Canada’s most famous astronaut at an exclusive cocktail reception prior to his public talk in The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon. Hadfield will present the practical lessons he’s learned throughout his career on collaboration, teamwork and science. This event marks the launch of tele-presence technology, funded by the Bluma Appel Community Trust. Young people at select TPL branches and at an Indigenous community in the Far North will have the opportunity to interact with Hadfield.

    Tickets for the public lecture become available October 24, 9 am.

  • Monday, November 7, 2016
    Public Event, Council of 100, Literary Circle, Heritage Society

    Colson Whitehead

    Appel Salon Event. New York-based novelist Colson Whitehead will speak about his new novel and Oprah Book Club pick, The Underground Railroad, with writer Desmond Cole.

    The Foundation is pleased to offer a limited number of seats for our patrons of the Council of 100, Literary Circle, Heritage Society and New Collection. Contact Ashley Boucher, 416-393-7073 to reserve tickets for you and a guest.

  • Friday, October 28, 2016

    Seance in the Stacks

    Exclusive event for New Collection members. Mark Leslie and guests share spooky tales from Toronto’s past. With horror movie projections from the Criterion Collection, a guided ghost tour and tarot readings at the Spadina Road Branch.
    Food and drink will be served at this event.

    Contact Ashley Boucher, 416-393-7073 to RSVP.