Fort York Library
190 Fort York Blvd M5V 0E7 Toronto, ON, Canada

We’ve set up Grab & Go mystery themed bags! You point to or tell us which themed bags you want and we’ll check the bags out to you. Even the staff don’t know what’s in each bag!

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Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. (repeat!!) We highly recommend you take a brief break from your busy day to enjoy the City of Tor...onto’s LIVE BloomCam of the cherry blossoms in High Park. Everyone is encouraged to stay home this year in order to stay safe, so our WiFi-enabled TPL Bookmobile is there to help bring this live stream directly to you. We have to say... it’s super soothing to watch. www.toronto.ca/cherryblossoms #MindfulnessMonday #CherryBlossomsTO #BloomAtHome

Valerie and her team evaluate around 400 adult print books every week. So when she tells us she's excited about a new book, we listen! Here are Valerie's Picks for Spring and Summer 2021: http://ow.ly/e3gM50Euaq6

Anishinaabe artist, Samuel Ash, passed away last week. Learn more about his contributions to Indigenous art in Canada, and the painting that he donated to Toronto Reference Library in 2018. http://ow.ly/Uozy50Esd5v

Pop your popcorn, place your bets & make room on your to-be-read pile. Your annual book-to-film #Oscars reading list: http://ow.ly/vMei50EsyfX

Getting chilly outside? Time to move and shake inside to keep warm! Join us for free online dance arts workshops We are running our fun, active, dance arts workshop for kids aged 8 to 11. Participants will be guided through a movement-based exploration, with a focus on dance and physical activity. Our online sessions will be hosted through Zoom, by a few of our talented Swallowing Clouds artists. ... We will be exploring movement, music, literary arts and more, from the comfort of your own home. Dates: Winter Weekly Sessions - REGISTER HERE https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfQU8Odp88AqszMU/viewform Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30PM, November 24th to December 15th More information about Swallowing Clouds (https://princessproductions.ca//educati/swallowing-clouds/) Swallowing Clouds, founded by Artistic Director, Yvonne Ng, has been delivering programming with the Toronto Public Library since 2010. It brings professional dancers, authors, poets, and musicians into the community to work with children and youth. Our interdisciplinary approach provides participants with a safe space to express themselves physically, aesthetically, and emotionally. If you have any questions regarding registration or about the workshop, please contact our Arts Education Manager, Laura Cournoyea, at [email protected]

Happy Fall Everyone! As the weather starts to turn colder, it is more important than ever to keep our bodies warm and moving! After a spring and summer full of fun, creative movement exploration with our Spring Awakening exercises, we decided to keep that movement going with our NEW Body Percussion Activity Series. ... Swallowing Clouds’ Spring Awakening Body Percussion is a series of percussion and dance videos that you can follow along to at home. Over the next six weeks, join us online as we release a brand new segment. Led by musician Brandon Valdivia, Body Percussion is a step by step process where you’ll get the opportunity to work through a full routine that you can follow along to from the comfort of your own home. Set yourself up in an open space and get ready to get creative! The programme is suitable for students aged 8-11. Stay safe and stay warm! Laura, Yvonne & The Swallowing Clouds team

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We are excited to be hosting Marley Allen-Ash as our Innovator-in-Residence from October to the first week of December. She is an artist who has created works around the city, created Digital Zines and many other exciting visuals. Marley will be presenting a host of seminars, workshops and 1on1 sessions during her time here. Click on the link to register for the seminars and workshops. To book a One-on-One session call 416-383-6203 or email us at [email protected] Https://Eventbrite.ca/d/CanadaToronto/Marley-Allen-ash

Let's dance our way through fall! Join us for free online dance arts workshops After two super successful online camps this summer, we are running our fun, active, dance arts workshop for kids aged 8 to 11. Participants will be guided through a movement-based exploration, with a focus on dance and physical activity. Our online sessions will be hosted through Zoom, by a few of our talented Swallowing Clouds artists. ... We will be exploring movement, music, literary arts and more, from the comfort of your own home. Dates: Fall Session #1 - REGISTER HERE https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScpi4Df8WLfbZY9M3/viewform Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30PM, October 22nd to November 12th Hallowe'en Session - REGISTER HERE https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScuHJvih6_2Hc4DHP/viewform Saturday October 31st (Boo!) from 10AM to 1:45PM *There will be a lunch break halfway through the program More information about Swallowing Clouds: https://princessproductions.ca//educati/swallowing-clouds/ Swallowing Clouds, founded by Artistic Director, Yvonne Ng, has been delivering programming with the Toronto Public Library since 2010. It brings professional dancers, authors, poets, and musicians into the community to work with children and youth. Our interdisciplinary approach provides participants with a safe space to express themselves physically, aesthetically, and emotionally.

2021 Design a Bookmark Contest! Contest Forms are available at the library. Visit the branch and pick up a form if you want to take part in the contest. Please remember to bring your mask and wear it while you visit the library. Completed forms can be returned to the branch at the front desk. Contest Ends Oct 31, 2020.

TPL stage 3 is coming! What does that mean? We’re slowly getting back to normalcy! Click the link to read more.

Upcoming online Swallowing Clouds camp: After a super successful online camp in July, Swallowing Clouds are running their second, fun, active, dance arts workshop for kids aged 8 to 11. Participants will be guided through a movement-based exploration, with a focus on dance and physical activity. Our week-long summer camp in August, will be hosted through Zoom, by a few of our talented Swallowing Clouds artists. We will be exploring movement, music, literary arts and more, fr...om the comfort of your own home. Dates: Monday August 17th to Friday August 21st - 10:00AM to 11:30AM EST Registration Required (https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSe18hgbEnnW_hWzxX/viewform) More information about Swallowing Clouds: (https://princessproductions.ca//educati/swallowing-clouds/)

Extended library service begins today at 17 branches! Book a computer, and continue to schedule pick-up appointments and use our drop boxes to return library materials. We look forward to seeing you soon. tpl.ca/reopening

A big HELLO to all of our Toronto Public Library partners. Come dance with us! Join us for a free online dance arts workshop this summer! We have missed you and wanted to reconnect, so we are running a fun, active, dance arts workshop for kids aged 9 to 11. Participants will be guided through a movement-based exploration, with a focus on dance and physical activity. Our week-long summer camp in July, will be hosted through Zoom, by a few of our talented Swallowing Clouds arti...sts. We will be exploring movement, music, literary arts and more, from the comfort of your own home. Dates: Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th - 10:00AM to 11:30AM EST Registration Required https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfVpqbwm_Qs1aKyeY/viewform

TD Summer Reading Club is a go!!!

Let's connect! Participate in TPL's Live & Online programs from the comfort of home. Tech. Author talks. Workshops. Whatever you're interested in, we've got it. tpl.ca/programs

Learn the basics of American Sign Language tomorrow at TPL.

TPLs homepage has been updated for easier access to online materials.

Something pink will be showing soon....

Have a listen to TPLs podcast.

Swallowing Clouds: Spring Awakening activities.

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Even while shutdown our 3D printers are still hard at work.

All library branches are closed to support efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions: http://ow.ly/oCUx50yPjQS

eBooks and eAudiobooks are still available for borrowing while we are closed.

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