TPL Jones Library

Jones Branch - Toronto Public Library 118 Jones Ave. Serving Leslieville & South Riverdale. Follow Toronto Public Library @torontolibrary

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Join us on PA Day to spend an afternoon with Mad Science! We'll be exploring bugs and you can take a model insect home!

2-3pm
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We’re looking for someone to lead an 8-week paid residency focused on civic innovation this fall (Oct. 5–Nov. 28). Use tech and open data to solve civic challenges and inspire public engagement around issues that impact the community.

📅 Apply by June 7: https://t.co/b66PqttW2N

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Bisexual journalist & New Yorker cartoonist @gabrielledrolet discusses her debut memoir Look Ma, No Hands, about disability, humour and finding joy.
📅 Tue, Jun 9 at 7 pm
📍 Toronto Reference Library
🎟️ Free tickets 👉 https://t.co/tgXFdmSXG3

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Join us this Thursday for a presentation on fire safety!

3:15-4:15pm

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Check out our programs for June!

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Our second blocks challenge will be held tomorrow from 11am-12pm!

Drop-in

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Did you know we offer free period products?

In 2024, we installed over 300 period product dispensers—one in each of our public washrooms—improving access to free period products across the city.

Find us on the @PeriodPin map: https://t.co/tqD82MuC22

#MHD2026

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TOMORROW | We’ll be at Nathan Phillips Square from 10 am-3 pm for the 12th annual #TONewcomerDay.

Stop by booth 18 to say hello, get a library card and find out more about the services and resources we offer newcomers.

See you there! 👋

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Author and sociologist Darragh McGee discusses his new book, Imitation Games, and the impact of sports gambling worldwide. In conversation with Vass Bednar (@VassB).

Jun 9 at 7 pm | Toronto Reference Library
Register: https://t.co/fl2fR5WXcT #SalonSeries

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Today is Fairview branch’s 50th birthday! 🥳

Photo: 1976, Toronto Public Library Archive.

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Head back in time to the 60s!

From self-discovery to scientific marvels, these recommended reads capture the spirit and feeling of the counterculture decade.

Check out a book written or set from 1960-69: https://t.co/YCU2Ow0lNd

#TPLReadingChallenge

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Artist Sameer Farooq and curators Dan Hicks and Tandazani Dhlakama discuss preserving culture and consider new ways of building and exhibiting collections.

Jun 5 at 7 pm | North York Central
Register: https://t.co/aSTn809X1q #SalonSeries

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Our first Adult craft and social group is tomorrow from 2-3pm! We'll be making collage bookmarks.

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Biographies and history. Poetry and culture. Family traditions and recipes.

Discover our Jewish Heritage Month recommended reading list for adults: https://t.co/Fl7MxUXIgm

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🌍 We’re hiring an AI Innovator in Residence for a 12-week paid residency (Oct-Dec) at Richview.

Help people understand how AI works, how it’s used & how it shapes society.
If you teach, write or engage the public on AI—this is for you.

Apply by May 15: https://t.co/Ypep3YCQxJ

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Your mental health matters. Explore a selection of books for adults navigating their mental health journey—with topics ranging from anxiety and resilience to intergenerational trauma and racial wellness.

Browse the full list: https://t.co/Y2c0mDvmiZ

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Make Mother's Day sweeter with heartfelt stories featuring main character moms! Sharing a picture book is a cozy opportunity to bond with your child, and here are some of our picks:

📚 https://t.co/l8kh2zSK9n

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Five days left! ⏰

Don't miss our exhibit Loops, Swoops & Curlicues: A Legacy of Handwritten History.

📍 Toronto Reference Library
🎟️ Free
📅 Closes May 10

Plan your visit: https://t.co/H9kVm0tUcO

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Red Dress Day honours and remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. Learn more about this ongoing crisis and explore a curated reading list featuring powerful works by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors: https://t.co/v5QEDQewh6

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Calling all indie authors in Toronto!

The 2026 Indie Author Project contest is officially open! Submit your ebook by May 31 for a chance to win prizes and have your book added to our BiblioBoard collection.

Find more details: https://t.co/BscsldShER