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Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Toronto Public Library Workers,    Join us this Saturday, March 2nd as we march to celebrate International Women's Day! All library workers and their friends and family who march with Local 4948 will receive our International Women's Day Local 4948 hoodie. Hoodies will be given out on a first come...

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Library Workers Canvass – Scarborough SW

Library Workers Canvass – Scarborough SW

Dear Toronto Public Library Workers in Scarborough Southwest, There is a municipal by-election in Scarborough Southwest (Ward 20) for City Councillor.  If you are eligible to vote and live within the boundaries below, please make a plan to vote! This weekend, on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday,...

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Libraries For Living – Members-Only “Shelfie” Contest

Libraries For Living – Members-Only “Shelfie” Contest

It's that time of year again! In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, we're pleased to announce the 2023 TPLWU Shelfie Contest!Prizes include 3rd Generation AirPods, books and Union Swag!The Libraries for Living contest begins on Monday, October 16th and wraps up on Sunday, October 22nd....

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Labour Day, 2023 (Pictures)

Labour Day, 2023 (Pictures)

First, thank you very much to David, Suzanne, and Sara (members of the Local 4948 Social / Labour Day Committee) for their help in organizing the Labour Day Parade for 2023.  The parade went off without a hitch in the sweltering hot heat. The theme of the parade was "Year of the Union. Working...

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The Birth of Free Libraries and the Mechanics' Institute in Toronto

This year, Toronto Public Library celebrates 140 years. However, lending libraries have been part of the city for ...

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