Jan Dawson

Senior Manager @torontolibrary for 18 branches in Wards 2, 3, 4, and 9 | she/her

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

Oakville Library to offer refrigerated food lockers “the library fills in the temporary gap for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria of other traditional food programs or are transiting.” https://t.co/srxPWGXty7

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

I’m thrilled to step into the role of Bloor/Gladstone, Brentwood, Richview (BBR) Area Manager overseeing 18 branches in 4 Toronto Wards. I’m so proud to work for Toronto Public Library and excited about the work I can do for our communities in this new capacity.

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

Come work with us at Toronto Public Library as Manager, Children’s Services! https://t.co/l6JvTWSZwH

[Melina Ciaccia @MsCiacciasClass]

A few more photos from the @torontolibrary bookmobile visit. One student asked if the bookmobile could visit visit Westmount every week 😊 @TDSBLibrary @IJabari1 @tdsb

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

@zoewhittall 🤗

[Toronto Public Library @torontolibrary]

Valerie and her team evaluate about 400 books per week. So when she tells us she's excited about a new book, we listen! Here are her picks for spring and summer 2021. Place your holds now so you can read them as soon as they come in! https://t.co/frqSlH2W1V

[Toronto Public Library @torontolibrary]

Our staff have put together grab & go bags for local customers on a wide variety of themes and genres. Borrow a curated bag of books, DVDs and/or CDs, available at most branches. https://t.co/pRmQqQWC2C

[Rebecca Zamon @RebZam]

Holy crap, I love ⁦@torontolibrary⁩ so much. This is brilliant.

[Farrah Khan @farrahsafiakhan]

People that are criminalized are often the most marginalized Canadians living in congregate settings. Yes, they should have access to the vaccine NOW.

Also, the frontline essential workers in those spaces have the right to safe working conditions.

+ prisons are trash.

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

@bella_velo @RachieRach429

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

@biancawylie My only wildlife sighting today was a squirrel with a fully wrapped Costco chocolate.

However on the weekend, I spent some time with Herbert the High Park heron and came face to face with Cory the coyote on a set of stairs!

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

@biancawylie Nice sweater vest 🤓

[Macaulay Culkin @IncredibleCulk]

Hey guys, wanna feel old?

I'm 40.

You're welcome.

[DeEtta M. Jones (she/her) @DeEttaMJones]

In an organization, anti-racism and equity means interrogating systems and behaviors. Start by identifying 2-3 systems/structures (hiring, onboarding, career pathways, etc) and examine them closely. Surface places where bias most likely lives and interferes with inclusion goals.

[Disclosure Documentary @Disclosure_Doc]

A note about the making of #DisclosureNetflix from director @SamFederFilm and executive producer @Lavernecox [1/9]

[Jan Dawson @JanDawsonTPL]

We watched Disclosure tonight and it was incredible https://t.co/cUORcx1tPb

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

As an Afro-Indigenous person, I live daily at the intersection of being Black and Indigenous in Canada, a nation built on my ancestors’ stolen lands and by my ancestors’ slave labour. To me, that's what it means being Canadian. @Joyhenderson78: #Opinion
https://t.co/rJVaqcCuEZ

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

Canada Day is not a time to celebrate, but hopefully to reflect by @Rileyyesnomaybe https://t.co/vwg2xtQ92V via @torontostar

[Robyn Maynard @policingblack]

Spoke with Canadaland about police defunding and abolition- #67 Everybody Else Is Abolishing The Police, So Why Can’t We? https://t.co/F4iu4sVXgT

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

Congratulations, Tomas! First Nations student graduates as McGill valedictorian after leading fight against 'Redmen' team name| CBC News https://t.co/bvFj9LMCn0

[Robyn Maynard @policingblack]

Answer - yes!