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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Think the library is just books? Think again. 👀📚 From coffee and snacks to study spaces and equipment, there is a lot more waiting for you at the library.☕🍟🖨️ Come see what your library has to offer! ✨ #MoreThanBooks #StudySpots #StudentLife #UofT

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Want to help shape the future of U of T Libraries? 👀 Applications for the Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC) are now open! ✍️ Open to all graduate & undergrad students 👋 Meet to share ideas to improve library services, spaces, and programs ⭐ Apply by September 20: tinyurl.com/44en447u

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

U of T Libraries are glowing up with #Pride 🌈 Come visit the Engineering and Computer Science Library to see our displays in person, make stickers and browse other activities! 💅 #librariesofbluesky #studentlife

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

From 1978-1985, The Asianadian magazine broke new ground in #Cdn publishing 📖 It promoted Asian Canadian activism & challenged sexism and homophobia 🌈 Thanks to library archivists & a donor, the magazine & its records have now been digitized. 🖥️ Read more: library.utoronto.ca/news/asianad...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In the 1920s, the Carnegie Foundation created a number of "art teaching sets"🎨 One of these sets was donated to U of T in 1926. 📚 Hidden in storage for decades, the collection is now finding new life through digitization at the Art History Library. 💻 More: library.utoronto.ca/news/treasur...

A group of students with dark hair lean over books and some textile pieces laid on board across a brown wood table. Bookshelves are behind them.

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This spring, @uoftlibraries celebrated 10 years of discovery with the Peter and Patricia Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize 🏆 The prize honours up to six @uoft #undergrads who use library resources to support their research projects 🖥️📚 Learn more: library.utoronto.ca/news/decade-...

The winners of the 2026 Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize: Devika Singh, Delia Pan, Parmin Sedigh Tonekaboni, Alex Drotenko, Sabrina Isabelle McLennon and Lorraine Pan.

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Morning!🌞Time for some Overdue Advice from your friendly U of T library staff 👋 Today we're sharing tips on finding peer-reviewed articles to support your research. ✍ Keep your eyes peeled for more Overdue Advice to make your research projects pop 💥 every Tuesday ✅

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Multispectral imaging technology at @fisherlibrary.bsky.social, in collaboration with @utm.utoronto.ca Old Books New Science Lab & #UofT medieval scholars @artsci.utoronto.ca, made the invisible visible again — allowing researchers to identify the fragment &decode how it was folded, sealed & used

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

His nickname "The Spider King" reflected his political style - the “Spider King,” who ruled from the centre of a carefully woven web of power...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Deep within #UofT’s rare book collections, even the humblest materials can hold extraordinary stories. A scrap of 📜 from the Robertson Davies Library @masseycollege.bsky.social Library has been identified as part of a 15th-century letter from the court of King Louis XI of France

Multi spectral imagining of the letetr fragment

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🤖📚 AI is changing qualitative research. From transcription to analysis, new tools are opening up possibilities (and raising questions). Curious how it works in practice? 👇

image of a robot hand touching a human hand showing a connection to human and AI interaction.

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Start the new year off by learning a new hobby! 🧶 Join us @ Engineering and Computer Science Library (ECSL)’s informal crafting drop-in. 🧵 Supplies will be provided & staff will be there to help. 🤝 Find us Jan 27, noon-2pm, 2nd floor, Sandford Fleming Building, 10 King’s College Rd, room 2402 🧐

An illustrated image advertising a drop-in crafting event with a table covered in brightly coloured bracelets, yarn, scissors, buttons, a scarf and other crafting materials.

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Have an unhealthy relationship with your data?😩📱 DATA DETOX WEEK arrives Jan 26-30! Discover how digital tech influences our behaviour & start taking back control of your digital privacy, security, & wellbeing - drop in to our week-long expo + join online workshops Sign up: uoft.me/data-detox-2026

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🎬 Pop-Up Cinematheque returns for Season 2 — cinema on film, the way it was meant to be experienced. 🍿 More 16mm & 35mm screenings are coming up this winter, with scholar-led introductions. Free to attend — registration required. 👉 See what’s coming up and reserve a spot: 🔗 go.utlib.ca/popup2

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🎬 Great to see the work of #UofT Libraries' Film Library & Media Archives featured in the @thestar.com this weekend. The piece highlights the care, expertise & collaboration behind Pop-Up Cinematheque, bringing rare films out of the vault & back onto the big screen. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

image of two archivists standing in front of a stack of old film reels in the basement of the media commons vault.

Image of archivist Christine Stewart looking at an old film reel over a light box viewer. She is wearing glasses that are reflecting the film and light

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Thank you for an incredible semester across all 40 #UofT Libraries 💙 Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday break🎄 Holiday hours + digital resources are always available at library.utoronto.ca — including journals and streaming, on campus or away. See you in the new year 📆✨

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

💬 Found something we can improve? Use the feedback form at the top of the new homepage — we’re building this WITH you. 💙💻📚

Image of two people sitting at a desk poster says pop up user testing for new libraries website

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📢 Big news, #UofT— the Libraries’ website just got a major glow-up!✨ UTL has officially launched a redesigned website — your faster, simpler, and more secure way to connect with everything Libraries offers. What’s new….

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It’s Science Literacy Week! 🧠🔬 This year’s theme: From Sea to Space 🌊🚀 Dive in or take off - check out an event near you! 🔗 guides.library.utoronto.ca/scienceliter...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📚 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Book Giveaway & Book Club Students can pick up a free copy of The Knowing by Tanya Talaga at Robarts Library, 2nd floor on Sept 16 (Tomorrow!) from 10AM–2PM. OISE Library will host a book club discussion on Sept 30 from 1–2PM, all are welcome! 🧡

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

💡 Want to make an impact? Join the Library Student Advisory Committee! 📚 Share your ideas to shape library services, spaces & programs ✨ Earn a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credit 🗓️ Apply by Sept 17! 🔗 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

📚 U of T has 40 libraries across 3 campuses — and now there’s one place to keep up with them all! ✨ Follow our new account @your.utl on Instagram to stay updated on everything happening across U of T Libraries — from the best study spaces to essential digital resources and research tips. 💙

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

📢 The university will be closed on Friday, August 1 and Monday, August 4 for the Civic Holiday long weekend. Perfect time to catch up on your Summer Reading Bingo list! 📚🌞🕶️ 🔗Library Hours: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/holiday-hour...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🎬 Bummed out by rising streaming costs? Good news: your UTORid gives you free access to thousands of films, from cult classics to recent releases. Check out Audio Cine Films, Criterion Collection or Kanopy for your next movie night.🍿 🔗: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/streaming-vi...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Take a page out of this 1980s student’s book & cool down with a good read. Your UTORid unlocks countless ebooks & audiobooks, perfect for enjoying from the comfort of your favourite windowsill. ☀️📚 In need of some serious A/C 🧊? Come chill at the library! 📷: “One Way to Study”, Brian Peel, 1980

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Need a few more books to complete your Summer Reading Bingo card? Swing by the Used Book Room and stock up on great reads - for cheap! 🎉 📍Robarts Library, 1st floor 🕰️ Open every Tuesday, 10AM - 3PM 💵 Cash only

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

U of T Libraries offers our heartfelt thanks to Meric Gertler as he concludes his tenure as U of T’s 16th president. 💙 Thank you for championing libraries as vital spaces for research, learning & student success. 📚 Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter.

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

📣 Reminder 📣 The University of Toronto and all #UofT Libraries will be closed on: 🗓️ June 30 – Presidential Holiday🎓 🗓️ July 1 – Canada Day 🍁 Enjoy the extended long weekend!

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈✨ MAKE IT YOURS ✨🏳️‍🌈 We’re celebrating Pride at Robarts Library today with a Pronoun & Pride Button Bar! 🎨 Come to the 2nd floor 📍 Robarts Library 📅 June 26, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Create your own custom button and show your #Pride! 💖 #UofT

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Table for the pride button bar, which has different pronoun buttons, flags and snacks

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

✨ Congratulations to the six recipients of the 2025 Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize. 🏆📚 The winners presented their research at a ceremony held at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, joined by proud families, faculty, and peers. 📸 🔗 : onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/news/student...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌈 Happy Pride, U of T! These quotes come from LGBTQ2A+ authors whose voices we admire for their power to inspire, empower, and advocate for equality. We are proud to stand with our 2SLGBTQIA+ students - today and every day. 💖📚

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Books + Bingo = Best Summer Ever!! ☀️🕶️📚 Pick up your card in person and submit your progress online for a chance to win prizes! 📋 Participating libraries : Robarts, Gerstein, Eberhard Zeidler, Earth Sciences, Kelly, OISE, A.D. Allen Chemistry 🔗: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/news/summer-...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Pamela Anderson as E J Pratt Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Rihanna as University College Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Kaytranada as Bora Laskin Law Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

André 3000 as the Music Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Natasha Lyonne as Robarts Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Cardi B as Gerstein Science Information Centre

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

✨🪩Serving Looks and Books: U of T Libraries as Met Gala Fits 🪩✨ Janelle Monáe as Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Summer Reading BINGO is back!🎉 📥 Pick up a bingo card @ a participating library (Robarts, Gerstein, Eberhard Zeidler, Graham, Earth Sciences, Kelly, OISE, A.D Allen Chemistry) 📚 Track your reading 🧾 Submit complete cards online 🎁 WIN PRIZES! 🔗: library.utoronto.ca/news/summer-...

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🧳 The Her Suitcase exhibition at the Richard Charles Lee Canada Hong Kong Library is extended to May 31 hongkong.library.utoronto.ca

image of croche traditional chinese caligrapghy hanging from the windows of the Canada Hong Kong Library

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🎊 May is #AsianHeritageMonth! Join us at #UofT Libraries as we celebrate the stories, voices & cultural contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage. Below are some of the events and initiatives taking place:

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

We asked U of T students what they love most about the cherry blossoms—they really are like something out of a fairytale, bringing people together and welcoming a new season. What’s your favourite part of taking in these beautiful trees? 🌸✨

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Exams = DONE ✅ 🎉Congratulations on all your hard work! Time to trade textbooks for movies, music, and a good read. Whether you're winding down or recharging for what’s next, the library’s got you covered with film streaming, ebooks, and wellness resources.🎬📚🎧

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🌸 It’s our favourite time of the year! 🌸 We have over 70 Japanese cherry trees - also known as sakura trees - blooming on the grounds of Robarts Library for you to enjoy. With rain forecasted for tomorrow, today may be the best day to vist. 🌺 ✨ Please remember to treat the trees with respect. 🙏🌳

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

📢 Closure Alert: Robarts Library and Robarts Common will be closed on Saturday, May 3 for scheduled maintenance. Looking for a place to study? Gerstein Library will be open and available for you! Thanks for your understanding. 💙📚

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Pressed for time?⏱️ LibKey Nomad allows you to download article PDFs at record speed. ⚡️🌐 Compatible with multiple browsers, it's the easiest way to streamline your research. 🔗: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/libkey-nomad

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UofT Libraries @uoftlibraries.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

📚 🎉 World Book Day is almost here — and we're getting ready to shelfabrate! Join us tomorrow, April 23rd at @fisherlibrary.bsky.social from 12–5 PM for “Biblodiversity”, a vibrant one-day display showcasing books in all kinds of formats and materials. 📖 See you there!

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