Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini tuo de gloriam! (Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give glory!) the motto of the Knights Templar. If the Knights Templar is a subject that has fascinated you or you enjoy a good medieval historical fiction novel, then this is a great…
Meet the Author: Mary B. Lucas
When John Bichelmeyer passed away in 2004, his daughter Mary Lucas started writing down the lessons she had learned from her father. Originally intended as a way to share her father’s advice with family and friends, interest was so great that Lucas sought out a publisher. She took some time to tell us a little…
A Week to Remember: Julia Child
Julia Child was born on August 15, 1912. For forty years, Child was one of America’s most beloved chefs, bringing French cuisine to America through her cookbooks and television shows. Child grew up in Pasadena, in a prominent and well-connected family; her grandfather had been lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. She spent her high school years…
Things to Do over Summer Break
If you're like me you probably struggle with how to create a magical summer for your kids. When summer turns up the heat and your brain starts to boil.
Sustainable Fashion: How to be Chic and Green on Our Fragile Planet
Summer is here, it's a chance to mindfully pause and consider the environment and the impact humanity and we personally have on our planet. Toronto Public Library is honouring this with "Our Fragile Planet" displays in branches, many free programs and booklists of recommended readings. Ask yourself, does the search for fashionable clothing make us…
Plan a Book-nic!
Celebrate reading with a "book-nic." It's a picnic—with books as the main course!
Discover Your Next Read Based on Your Favorite Summer Fruit
Pick a favorite summer fruit to discover your next nonfiction books to read next in this very unscientific, just for fun blog.
Throwback Thursday: Favourites From Our Childhood
Imposters, thieves and rapscallions! Phonies, fakes and drifters!
Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge
Are you taking our 2019 Reading Challenge? So are library staff all across the city. In honour of World Poetry Day on March 21, we decided to ask them about their favourite books for the category, "A non-prose book". Plus April is National Poetry Month! We're describing a non-prose book as "any book that doesn’t have typical sentence and…
Comics + Ice Cream = A Delicious Summer
Summer is way too hot, friends. Here are five amazing graphic novels and comics, and with each title I'm going to suggest a delicious ice cream flavor to complement your reading.
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