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...
Shelfie Contest (2023) - It's Back! It’s that time of year again! In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, we’re pleased to announce the 2023 TPLWU Shelfie Contest! 🎉 Libraries For Living Prizes include 3rd Generation AirPods, books and Union Swag!...
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...
Message from the President In February, I was contacted by Canadian Magazine, The Walrus, to contribute to an article, exploring the history and future of Public Libraries in Canada. It includes many direct quotes – four from TPL employees, including myself...