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Alex Carruthers retweeted
16 Oct 2023
Join us at Inclusive Futures, a sensory-friendly autism employment expo! Network with recruiters, enhance your job skills and be inspired by autistic voices.
🗓️ Thu, Oct 26, 12-4 pm | North York Central Library
Reserve your free tickets: tpl.ca/inclusivefutures
#AutismEmployment
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
10 Sep 2023
@Malecasta, my amazing boss, featured discussing the important work we do everyday! Challenging time - as @gordperks said ‘and when the city is struggling? You can feel it inside a library branch.’
9 Sep 2023
When homelessness rises, barriers to mental health-care persist, and social supports thin, the myriad issues facing Canada’s cities inevitably show up in one of the last truly public spaces. trib.al/f1VLx4C
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
20 Jun 2023
Pssst. @TheLocal_TO's Candidate Tracker is in physical form! You can find these at @torontolibrary.
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
8 Apr 2023
📢 Now open! Post No Bills, an exhibit featuring rare street posters from 1950s–1990s, gives a glimpse into Toronto's past. Relive protests, concerts and store openings through striking visuals: ow.ly/RMYT50NB8NB
📍 Toronto Reference Library
📅 To June 25
🎟️ Free
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
19 Mar 2023
With the 2023 @cityoftoronto mayoral by-election heating up, #DXC23 is convening a panel on local politics and #civicaction! Discussion with @AdamCF @taimhuynh @shawnmicallef @sfyaffe @heyitsseher Join us democracyxchange.org/ #topoli #onpoli #munipoli #directdemocracy
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
22 Dec 2022
A new @torontolibrary branch aims to serve the community while honoring the Indigenous traditions & heritage of those who rightfully own the land. It will be the 1st in the system to be built under the Truth and Reconciliation mandate & commission. More: buff.ly/3HOJtLU
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
31 Oct 2022
Join the TPL team! We’re hiring for the following positions:
-Librarian
-Digital Design Technician
-Truck Driver
Apply by November 4. More info: ow.ly/cxLT50LpVww
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Why should adults be the only ones who get to vote?!
As part of its Celebrate Democracy programming @torontolibrary has launched a Kids Can Vote activity in person and online. Help your little ones start to develop their democratic muscle! 💪💪💪knowyourvote.to/kids
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
19 Oct 2022
Looking forward to being part of this conversation - join us at the North York public library on Friday at 6:30pm.
Join us @torontolibrary Friday for a conversation about toxicity in politics & how to overcome disinformation & make informed voting decisions. With: @SabreenaDelhon from @SamaraCentre, @firdausali2011 from @CCMWCanada & Marian MacGregor from @YorkURights
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Join us @torontolibrary Friday for a conversation about toxicity in politics & how to overcome disinformation & make informed voting decisions. With: @SabreenaDelhon from @SamaraCentre, @firdausali2011 from @CCMWCanada & Marian MacGregor from @YorkURights
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
18 Oct 2022
Excited for this weeks Innovator in Residence for AI programs @torontolibrary. They’re all virtual. I have amazing guest experts talking about Health, Race,Gender, and a fireside chat discussing the book Prediction Machines. Join me tpl.ca/iir
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Toxicity & misinformation are challenges in our political landscape. Join @torontolibrary @SabreenaDelhon @firdausali2011 and Marian MacGregor from @YorkURights as they consider ways to combat these issues to make informed voting decisions. Register here: buff.ly/3VjPcO9
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
13 Oct 2022
Demystifying the Process: Going behind the curtain of election campaigns
A conversation with @joe_cressy, @TiffanyFordTO & @michellebgerman about the elections process, campaigns & volunteering.
Fri, Oct 14 at 6:30-8 pm
Toronto Reference Library – Atrium
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
11 Oct 2022
Join @torontolibrary on Oct 14 for an interactive panel discussion to explore how political campaigns and running for office operates.
This is a part of the Celebrate Democracy program. Register now 👇eventbrite.com/e/demystifyin…
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
29 Sep 2022
City Librarian @vbowlestpl on the state of our democracy, and what TPL and others are doing to engage Torontonians leading up to the Oct 24 municipal election: thestar.com/opinion/contribu… @TorontoStar
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
21 Sep 2022
Election day for #Toronto is Monday, October 24. Learn more about the candidates in your ward and Toronto's biggest issues: knowyourvote.to
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@torontolibrary will be hosting public workshops on a long-term cultural plan for its Research & Reference tier and Special Collections and they want to hear from you! We'd love your help to spread the word! See here: buff.ly/3OymYvn
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
18 Jun 2022
I'm at @TorontoComics with @ConundrumCanada signing copies of Shelterbelts today and tomorrow. Come say hi!
ALT TCAF at Toronto Reference Library. Signing Shelterbelts, 2:30 - 3:30, Saturday June 18; 1:00 - 2:00, Sunday June 19.
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
14 Jun 2022
NEW on the Q&Q Job Board:
Senior Producer, Cultural and Special Events @torontolibrary Details: stjo.es/3tBNHyG
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Alex Carruthers retweeted
9 Jun 2022
Hey, it's my boss, @alyvTO, talking FREE Ontario Parks passes available @torontolibrary!
toronto.citynews.ca/2022/06/…
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