Toronto Public Library

We're hiring a new Manager, Talent Development (Human Resources). In this role, you'll be responsible for providing leadership in our learning and development, career development and performance development programs. Apply today!

Our Career Coaches in Residence program helps young adults (ages 18-29) achieve their career goals. In our latest blog post, we have an insightful conversation with coaches Kadine Cooper, CPCC, Tinu O. and Shenelle Payne Cuffy, CCDP. They share their expertise, offer valuable tips for preparing for coaching sessions and highlight job search resources available through TPL. Read the full interview and learn how you can book your one-on-one appointment 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkteNxcK

🎨 We’re thrilled to welcome artist and educator Kathryn Adams as our 2024 Arts Mentor in Residence. Kathryn is presenting free workshops and consultations on navigating the business aspects of a creative career throughout August and September at our Gerrard/Ashdale branch. Learn more at tpl.ca/artir

📢 We are looking for our next Entrepreneur in Residence! Do you have experience running a business? Would you like to share your knowledge and expertise with others? If you answer yes, you might be the right fit for this role. As part of this paid, eight-week fall residency, you’ll: ✔️ Support aspiring and new entrepreneurs ✔️Meet one-on-one with entrepreneurs to evaluate their business plans ✔️ Create and deliver programs related to small business creation and development Apply for this rewarding opportunity by Friday, July 19. Learn more about this residency and how to apply 👉 tpl.ca/eir #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #BusinessCoaching

**UPDATED: Application deadline extended to Friday, July 19.** Do you illustrate children’s books or know someone who does? We’re looking for our next Illustrator in Residence! Illustrators of children’s books are invited to apply for this paid, eight-week residency based based at our Lillian H. Smith branch in the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. Application deadline is Friday, July 19 at 5 pm. From October 21 to December 13, the Illustrator in Residence will: 🎨 Create and deliver workshops 🎨 Review portfolios and offer one-on-one consultations 🎨 Dedicate 14 hours per week 🎨 Work on their own projects Learn more about this unique opportunity and submit an expression of interest 👉 https://ow.ly/lIqJ50SrkK5 #Illustration #Illustrator #Residency

Want to improve your communication with overseas colleagues or clients? Get started with Mango Languages! From Arabic to Urdu, choose from over 70 languages and learn vocabulary, grammar and conversation. Access to this digital language-learning platform is free to anyone with a Toronto Public Library card 👉 https://ow.ly/QmOl50Sej2x

Do you have extensive experience in diet and nutritional health? Apply to be our first Nutritionist in Residence! As part of this paid, eight-week residency, you’ll: 🥕Support food security and promote healthier living 🥕 Share your knowledge by planning and delivering nutrition-related programs 🥕 Provide one-on-one consultations 🥕 Develop customized nutrition plans for customers 🥕 Dedicate 14 hours per week at Albion and York Woods branches, from September 9-November 2, 2024 Learn more and submit your expression of interest by Monday, June 24 👉 https://ow.ly/pe1u50Sh730 #Nutrition #Nutritionist #HealthyCooking #HealthyEating

Be our next Writer in Residence! Canadian writers with a focus on horror fiction for an adult audience are invited to apply for our paid, eight-week fall residency at Toronto Reference Library by Thursday, July 11 at 4 pm. Learn more about this position and how to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/cMjy50Sc336

Want to help kids build their reading confidence and motivation? Volunteer for our Leading to Reading program! Offered at 28 branches across the city, this free program supports kids in grades 1 to 6 who are reading and writing below their grade level. Adult and teen volunteers are paired with a child and meet once a week to read together and play literacy-related games. Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experiences and skills that can enhance your resume and career prospects. Learn more about how to volunteer 👉 tpl.ca/ltr

How is library public space critical to urban environments? What does it mean for a library to be a place for everyone in a divided city? How is intellectual freedom supported by inclusive place-making? How does access to public space underpin democratic values? Award-winning urbanist Tommi Laitio and City Librarian Vickery Bowles discuss the important role played by libraries in the stewardship of public space. Combining research from urban studies to theology with practical examples from libraries and parks around the world, this one-hour conversation explores the concept of convivencia, a cooperative state between harmony and open conflict that emphasizes practice, effort, negotiation and accommodation. Join the conversation. 📅 Monday, May 27 at 2 pm EST 📍 Online 🔗 https://ow.ly/BlKW50RRNvK (pre-registration required) #Libraries #Democracy #UrbanPlanning #CommunitySpaces #IntellectualFreedom