​Lahmer, Pantazzi and Stubbs Lectures rescheduled: three great speakers in 2021
 
The Sybille Pantazzi Memorial Lecture and the Helen E. Stubbs Memorial Lecture, both scheduled for the fall of 2020, have been moved to the new year. We look forward to hearing our award-winning speakers, illustrator/author Jillian Tamaki and author Kathy Stinson in the new year.
 
The Albert and Clara Lahmer Lecture, originally scheduled for April 2020 and cancelled because of the shutdown, has also been rescheduled. We are delighted that you will be able to enjoy Lindsay Mattick's "Finding Winnie: The remarkable true story of Winnie-the-Pooh and one greatgranddaughter’s journey to discover that story."
 
Dates for all lectures will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

Digital jigsaw puzzles -- fun, addictive and an increasingly popular way to enjoy images from libraries around the world.  Check out these 72 puzzles from the Toronto Public Library featuring treasures from its wide range of special collections, including the Osborne. We dare you to do just one!
 
https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/local-history-genealogy/2020/05/pieces-of-history-35-digital-puzzles-of-items-in-our-special-collections.html

Digitization lets you explore Osborne treasures wherever you are. Over the past few years, thanks to generosity of donors and members, the Friends have been proud to assist with digitization of fairy tales, science books, stories before 1850 and books of instruction. 
 
Click on the image to enjoy  more of The Maypole. 
 

​Find out more about five fairy tales by clicking on the image below

Welcome to the new website of the Friends of the Osborne Collection. Explore what we do to support one of the best children's book collections in the world. Discover more about the treasures of the Toronto Public Library's Osborne Collection. Join us to get the latest updates.
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All Toronto Public Library branches are currently closed to support efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 virus. We'll have more information soon about our regular fall events, the Pantazzi Lecture and the Stubbs lecture.
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We look forward to seeing you when the libraries reopen.
Stay safe.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all events have been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined.

All Toronto Public Library branches are closed to support efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.   Information about checkouts, holds and library services. 

We look forward to seeing you when  the libraries re-open. Stay safe.