Did you know that the Toronto Public Library has 100 branches? We are a city of readers! More than a million people have TPL cards, and we are an ebook world record holder. In 2021, we became the first library ever to reach nine million OverDrive checkouts! If you borrowed ebooks last year, you're part of that amazing milestone. Think we can break our own record this year?
Discover new books and authors by taking our Reading Challenge! Toronto is home to many readers — and writers, too. Here are some books by fellow Torontonians, but there are so many great ones we can't list them all here. Ask your friendly neighbourhood librarian for more recommendations!
Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats by Cylita Guy and Cornelia Li
How do scientists use ratmobiles and bug vacuums to study urban wildlife? Learn fascinating animal facts and ways to help make cities healthier. Nominated for the 2022 Yellow Cedar Award.
Firefly by Philippa Dowding
Firefly is sent to live with her aunt, who owns a costume shop. Being able to try on different costumes helps Firefly start figuring out her true self and where she belongs.
He Who Dreams by Melanie Florence
When John attends a powwow, he realizes that he wants to be a dancer more than anything. It's hard to balance the Cree and Irish sides of his heritage while dealing with bullying, but John is determined not to let go of his dream.
Living with Viola by Rosena Fung
Middle school is tough enough without an evil twin shadowing you! Livy is having trouble fitting in at her new school, and Viola, who is Livy's anxiety brought to life, is not helping.
Music for Tigers by Michelle Kadarusman
Louisa's great-grandmother founded a sanctuary for Tasmanian tigers deep in the rainforest. Now it's up to Louisa to save the day when a mining company threatens this safe haven.
Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz
Jamila discovers that her new friend Shirley is a detective. They team up to crack the case of a missing gecko and a crime-solving partnership is born!