ALT 5 year old Jackson waiting for the bus to go to the library
ALT Digital poster for a BIPOC Panel
ALT Image of then 5 year old Jackson with his Father Father-son duo from east-end Toronto close the book on tour of 100 Toronto public libraries BY JOANNA LAVOIE BEACH MIRROR OCT 26, 2016 UPDATED MAR 13, 2023 Jack's library tour As part of their 100-library #JacksLibraryTour, Pocket residents Lanrick Jr. and Jackson Bennett visited Northern District Branch this summer. This location was stop number 35. - Photo/Toronto Public Library
ALT Vibrant painting of large corner building that is three storeys tall in a vintage town
ALT Image of myself with my bike Text BLACK TALENT INITIATIVE Lanrick Bennet Executive Director Charlie's FreeWheels Lanrick Bennett Jr., Executive Director of Charlie's FreeWheels, empowers young leaders through bicycles in Moss Park. With expertise in active transportation, urban design, and placemaking, he initiated the #JacksLibraryTour, visiting all 100 Toronto libraries by public transit in 2016. Lanrick is involved in advocacy groups like The Bike Brigade and HousingNowTO. Additionally, Lanrick serves on boards for BBYOS, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. In 2021, BYCS appointed him as Toronto's inaugural Bicycle Mayor. Joining the BTI, Lanrick will discuss #JacksLibraryTour, sharing insights into this journey 8 years ago with his then 5-year-old son and emphasizing the joy of Black dads having fun with their
ALT Image of Jackson seated with his Certificate of Congratulations Text Jackson is possibly the most quite and shy when heaps of attention are thrown his way. This morning Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, presented Jack with a Certificate of Congratulations for #JacksLibraryTour and his continued advocacy of Libraries in Toronto and across the province. #ImLibraryPeople
ALT An image from 2018 of Jackson in front of a Waterloo Library In 2016 @myonlinelifenow and son Jack visited all 100 @torontolibrary branches within the year. Their next goal is to visit 100 other libraries in Ontario. Today we were excited to welcome this library-loving pair to @citywaterloo #JacksLibraryTour @KWAwesome #ImLibraryPeople
ALT An image of Jackson with his family holding up a sign Text "I believe every community needs a hub and a heart. I'm library people"
ALT Image of Jackson at the Metro Morning interview desk in 2016
ALT Image of three cakes with each with a number that shows 1 0 0
ALT Image of myself at Jones Library holding up All the Libraries Toronto Text “What a wonderful way to end the #JacksLibraryTour! Jack's father, Lanrick Jr Bennett spoke about transit, community, the importance of spending time with family, and the love for our Toronto Public Library system. Jack's family used Daniel Rotsztain's coloring book " All the Toronto Libraries" as their passport. Checking and stamping each branch along the way. We were very happy to host your last stop of your library tour!”
ALT It's "I'm Library People Day"! Today on "I'm Library People Day", we recognize the importance of the TPL to our city and its users, while highlighting the core values of our library system; equity, diversity, intellectual freedom, innovation, inclusion, integrity, accountability and quality service for all Torontonians. Despite the challenges that libraries currently face, the Toronto Public Library continues to ensure all residents have access to a broad range of information, ideas and opportunities. Today, we celebrate the Toronto Public Library and its branches as public places and spaces that help us to learn and grow, while encouraging open, uncensored dialogue and new perspectives. We love Toronto Public Library.
ALT Little boy holding an adult colouring book
ALT Jackson hold up his TCAF reading material
ALT Jackson and Zoe standing up in front of the Reference Library windows
ALT Walking the in door streets of TCAF
ALT A screen shot from Facebook Image of two adults, one holding a small child. Everyone smiling. A visit to a library. Text: On this day 7 years ago Lanrick Jr Bennett Apr 10, 2016 Jackson is becoming a local library celebrity. We're aiming to visit all 100 Toronto Libraries by the end of the year just because © Two down 98 to go. Think we're going to hit Scarborough next.
