Toronto Public Library (2024)

FAQs

Can anyone use Toronto Public Library? ›

Any person who lives, works, attends school or owns property in the City of Toronto, or who has an immediate family member living at the same address who owns property in the City of Toronto, or any person who lives on a First Nations reserve in Ontario, is eligible for membership with borrowing privileges without ...

Hackers targeted the TPL in an attack on Oct. 28, stealing a large number of files from its servers. Among the data stolen was private information of current and former employees, including their names, social insurance numbers and home addresses, as well as copies of government-issued identification.

The average Page base salary at Toronto Public Library is $15 per hour. The average additional pay is $0 per hour, which could include cash bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips.

With 100 branches, the Toronto Public Library is the largest public library system in Canada, and the world's busiest urban library system. Every year, more than 18.5 million people visit its 99 branches and borrow over 32 million items.

Non-Residents

You can register in person at any branch with the required identification. The fee for non-residents is $50.00 for 3 months or $150.00 for 12 months.

operates the library system in Toronto, which is the largest public library system in Canada. The Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to library services to meet the changing needs of the people of Toronto.

Use of sports equipment is not allowed on library property. Eating and drinking are allowed except in designated areas. Service animals are welcome in the Library. Other animals are only allowed during authorized programs.

Key Facts 2021

We had more than 4 million branch visits. Almost 1.2 million people are registered Toronto Public Library cardholders.

In Canada, TPL was the biggest and busiest library, based on the following rankings: #1 in overall visits, circulation and electronic visits • #1 in electronic visits per capita • #1 in wireless connections • #4 in circulation per capita.

The Toronto Public Library is governed by a board appointed by Toronto City Council. The board is composed of eight citizen members, four city councillors and the mayor or his or her designate.

Does Toronto Public Library have Internet? ›

Free public Wi-Fi is available in many locations throughout Toronto neighbourhoods and at Toronto Public Library branches.

Most items that you borrow can be renewed two or three times as long as there are sufficient copies available. Each renewal extends the due date by the same length of time as you originally borrowed it for, e.g. an additional 21 days for most books, an additional 7 days for most DVDs.

The Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is a book lover's dream. With 164 million items and 1,350 kilometers of bookshelves, it's the world's largest library.

Above, the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building. The largest public library in the United States and the second largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., which is the de facto national library of the United States.

You can work or study at any branch. All branches have computers and wireless internet access, and some have dedicated space for group or individual study.

To get a library card or renew your card, you will need to bring valid and current name and address identification to your local branch.

Anyone, whether they have a library card for that library or not, generally has the right to sit in a public library and read anything they want from the shelves.

Welcome to Canada and the Library

At the Library, you can borrow books, movies, and music, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, attend programs to practise your English skills, and get connected to newcomer services agencies who can help you. It's all free!