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News tagged: The Lighter Side

Star Trek: Discovery Visits the Library

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, the crew boldly go to the University of Toronto’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

News May 15, 2024 


Official Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Version of Star Wars: A New Hope Being Created

“Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin” (“May the Force be with you”).

News December 18, 2023 


Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023 (First Round): Public Library Edition

Winnipeg Public Library versus Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

News April 22, 2023 


Shelved Announces Series Leads

The cast includes Lyndie Greenwood, Chris Sandiford, Dakota Ray Hebert, and Paul Braunstein

News June 29, 2022 


Lost & Found Index

In the last year, Uber Canada riders have left behind a sub, a tiramisu cake, as well as a number of phones, wallets, and keys.
What are some commonly forgotten items in your library? What are some unique or unusual items left behind?

News June 18, 2022 


Shelved: “Like The Office, but in a library.”

“Set in the Jameson Public Library in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, Shelved is a single-camera, workplace comedy that follows the employees and patrons as they go about their lives in this unassuming and extraordinary place.”

News June 11, 2022 


Stanley Cup Playoffs 2021 (Second Round): Public Library Edition

The Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has begun and the rivalry between public libraries continues!

News June 5, 2021 


Stanley Cup Playoffs 2021 (First Round): Public Library Edition

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun and the rivalry between public libraries is heating up!

News May 22, 2021 


Grey Cup 2019: Public Library Edition

In Grey Cup action outside Calgary and McMahon Stadium, the Hamilton Public Library takes on the Winnipeg Public Library.

News November 24, 2019 


NBA Finals 2019: Libraries Edition

The NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors have begun and the rivalry between their libraries is on!

News June 10, 2019