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2 0 0 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2005 contents

Messages 2 From the City Librarian 2 From the Library Board 3

Statistics 4

Highlights 5

Friends & Foundation 21 Message from the Foundation Board 22 Special Thanks 23 Annual Giving Campaign Donors 27

Financials 33 Financials 34

Boards, Friends, Executive Staff 36 from the city librarian

oronto is able to look with pride on many accomplishments in 2005 but our top story this year is the tremendous success of our efforts to renew and revitalize Tour physical branch network. Five library branches reopened this year after significant renovations while Toronto Reference Library saw steady progress in its multi-year revitalization.

As we’ve worked to update branches during the past several years we have placed a strong emphasis on the quality of the public space we create in and around each one. We believe, as we noted in Access, Fall 2005, that “good public space in library branches is integral to renewing, revitalizing and inspiring local communities and enriching the quality of life,” in our city.

Starting with community consultations, and working with skilled architects and designers, we strive to create libraries that will house collections and support reading, research and programs, but that will also attract and interest people and contribute to our city in new and innovative ways. Josephine Bryant, City Librarian We try to connect the library and its activities to the community around it — be that parkland, streetscapes or malls. We plan for after-hours library use by community groups and for literary and cultural events. We respond to multiple community needs but also respect or enhance each library’s unique, historical, architectural features. As important, we strive to create beautiful and accessible public spaces — places that can be, as Mayor David Miller noted during the reopening of our Malvern Branch, the shared “living rooms” of our city.

Our refreshed and renewed library branches are clearly popular with Torontonians, encouraging city residents from all backgrounds, cultures, ages and walks of life to use their public library system. Increases in every area of library use are evident whenever renovated branches reopen. One dramatic example: the ‘new’ Malvern Branch, where circulation increased by almost 80 percent after reopening in January.

As you will see throughout this report, 2005 was a year of achievement in other areas of library activity as well. Circulation continued to climb by a healthy five percent as Toronto residents borrowed 1.5 million more items, bringing total circulation to 30.6 million for the year. Electronic services, including offerings especially useful to new Torontonians, continued to expand and virtual visits grew by 6.3 percent. More innovative services to youth enhanced our interaction with this important user group. And almost 19,000 programs drew over Revitalized 470,000 participants. branches energize We hope all library friends and supporters will share our pride in the library’s achievements for 2005. And we thank for their support, all donors, sponsors, friends, elected officials at City neighbourhoods. Hall and, especially, the people of Toronto, whose interests inform all we do.

2 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 from the library board

s we consider the achievements of another year at Toronto Public Library, I am so pleased to know that, again, accomplishments have been many, opportunities great, Aand the people of Toronto, as always, appreciative.

But my message this year will be of a more personal nature. In January, after five years in the position, I will step down as Chair of the Toronto Public Library Board.

First and foremost, I must express my gratitude for what has been a most rewarding experience.

When I joined the Library Board, in 1998, I marvelled at the richness — the incredible depth and range of resources — that the library provides. Today, knowing much more about the system, I still marvel at its diversity and usefulness, and at the esteem with which Torontonians view it. Their vote — with their feet and with their library cards — is clear and unambiguous: they love their public library. This year, again, Toronto Public Library remained the busiest public library in North America.

During my time here, I also came to know much more about the library staff who run this Gillian Mason, system. My career has been spent working with civil servants from some 53 countries around Chair, the world, and I can truly say I have found library staff to be among the most committed, Toronto Public Library intelligent and creative public servants I have ever met. They dedicate themselves daily to Board providing the best possible access to good information for the people of Toronto.

A few highlights stand out as I look back over the last seven years. Participating in two rounds of strategic planning at the library was very rewarding. These detailed but vitally important exercises keep the library in touch with the city and all its changes, and allow both Board and staff to re-focus their efforts on a regular basis. Receiving the inaugural Urban Leadership Award, in 2004, from the Canadian Urban Institute was most gratifying. It recognized so completely the library’s contribution to Toronto’s quality of life. And celebrating the re- opening of renovated branches — and seeing the successful launch of one entirely new one — was always a pleasure. I was privileged to witness the interest Toronto residents take in the revitalization of their library system.

Finally, it has been interesting for me to observe the shift in public interest towards electronic services of all kinds. I have been pleased to see the library extending the depth and range of these services, now so essential to its role in providing free and equal access to information I still marvel for all. at the library’s Looking to 2006, I am happy to know a new endeavour will bring the library’s message of opportunity and accessible culture to even more Toronto residents. In February, a month of depth and special programming called Keep Toronto Reading will support Toronto’s 16-month Live With Culture initiative. diversity.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005  Statistics

Library Use 2005 2004

Circulation 30,575,254 29,127,337 In-Library Use 8,732,155 9,232,285 Information Requests 7,521,676 7,797,706 Visits 17,049,638 16,920,822 Individuals Using Public Workstations 4,608,382 4,389,127

Web Services

Virtual Visits* 21,260,181 19,991,284 Database Queries/Searches 21,160,082 16,409,121 Items Examined 32,469,563 34,131,163 Virtual Information Requests 20,938 15,713

Program Attendance

Preschool 172,792 162,038 Children 227,229 235,040 Teen 27,940 20,200 Adult 36,089 40,013 Older Adult 6,705 6,627

* Includes website, databases, catalogue, Dial-A-Story.

 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 H i g H l i g H t s community renewal at malvern

et me tell you that Within a few hours of by the tropical look of the it’s a great day to be re-opening at Malvern, carpeting, furniture and “Lthe close to 1,000 enthusiastic plants: a visual oasis in the when I can be part of patrons had checked out heart of Scarborough. It celebrating a new public their new branch, finding: was a transformation, noted space like this.” a collection that was 30 Christopher Hume in the percent larger; a Star, from a “strictly With that comment, Mayor section just for teens; an utilitarian building,” to David Miller captured both electronic learning centre; “something warm, inviting the spirit of celebration quiet and group study and even elegant.” surrounding the space; an interactive story/ re-opening of Malvern play room for children; two Toronto Public Library, he District Branch, in January, public meeting rooms with said, “has mastered the art and the essence of 2005, at kitchenettes; and dedicated of making a little go a long Toronto Public Library. space for adult literacy way.” training, children’s tutoring During this year, five library and reading help. Phillip H. Carter Architect Public approval: branches reopened after and Kingsland & Architects A transformed extensive renovations, Just as important, they Inc. (joint venture) were Malvern Branch, while a sixth — Toronto found a library that was responsible for this re-opened in 2005, Reference Library — made brightened with skylights, renovation, and, an equally saw an immediate tremendous progress in its warmed with exposed creative one at Beaches increase in library interesting, and ambitious, wood from the original Branch, which also re- use. Circulation has multi-year renewal project. structure, and enhanced opened, in January. jumped by almost 80 percent.

“Let me tell you that it’s a great day to be the mayor

Photos: Insight Media of Toronto when I can be part of celebrating a new public space like this.”

— Mayor David Miller

 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Library as historical fantasy

Enhancing tradition: Beaches Branch, renovated and re-opened in 2005, boasts a striking new colour scheme, much improved accessibility, plus a new addition that eaches Branch, enlarge, make more and west to the greenery offers views of and Queen Street. one of Toronto’s accessible — but don’t mess of Kew Gardens, and north BCarnegie libraries, with the look! to the daily bustle of life on was designed by Toronto Queen Street East. Arts and Crafts architect The library, and Phillip in 1916. With a H. Carter Architect and community great hall, open-timbered Kingsland & Architects Inc. now has a much more ceiling, stone fireplaces, (joint venture), listened. A accessible library; a new leaded glass casement new addition, reaching out community and program windows, and a minstrel’s from the great hall, uses room; a dedicated local gallery, it is “library as limestone and copper on history space; a teen zone; historical fantasy,” according the outside, and windows, a Story Book House for the to Christopher Hume. woodwork and detailing children’s department; and on the inside, that are a unique, new architectural And it is a fantasy Beaches all closely linked to the feature, the Beaches owl. residents want to continue. original. A striking new A community contest is Community consultations colour scheme emphasizes planned to find a name for prior to the renovations and unifies the look. And, this one-ton, cast bronze heard one message loud the many windows of the creation, now perched in and clear: update, renovate, new addition look south front of the branch.

Public art: A one-ton, cast bronze owl, to be named in a community contest, is the newest local landmark in the neighbourhood. Photos (top, middle, lower Inc. left): Brenda Liu/A-frame

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 7 colour and style in

he third branch to The relocation has And that community was re-open with a fresh resulted in: a larger library; practically, “knocking down Tnew look in 2005 upgraded study and our doors,” says Northern was Northern Elms. This reading areas; an enhanced Elms staff, as the branch neighbourhood branch, collection; and more readied to reopen in April. first opened in 1991, was computers and program The Youth Advisory Group originally located in rented space. Makrimichalos from neighbouring Albion Neighbourhood connection: premises in Rexdale Mall, Cugini Architects also District Branch created a Northern Elms’ relocation means more space, but had to vacate, on short brought warmth, colour and special, welcome-back gift a colourful new look, and walls of windows notice, in 2003. stylish zip to the interiors. of teen-friendly signage for connecting the branch to the community. A wall of windows on the Northern Elms’ new teen The library immediately south side provides lots zone.

Photos: Patrick Kennedy undertook a search for a of light and an important, new location, finding one in visual connection to the a commercial development community. near Rexdale and Kipling.

 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 FaMilies love Friendly, sPotligHt on suPPortive neigHbourHood nortHern elMs connections

hristine Martens lives fi ve minutes from the CNorthern Elms Branch of Toronto Public Library. “It’s on the way home from work,” says this mother of four, “so it’s really convenient. The hours are good. And, if the kids have a school project, we like to come here to Northern Elms.

“I really like the fact that you can get anything from any library in Toronto to come to your branch. I don’t have to leave my comfort zone. I think that works extremely well.”

The additional bonus for the whole Martens family is the neighbourhood connection. “I like to be part of my community, to feel involved,” says Martens. “We run into people we know here regularly. Especially when school projects are happening. The kids meet friends here, too.” local access to entire systeM

Just as devoted is another local resident, Rukia Farah. This mother of fi ve brings all her children to the library on a regular basis. “They all love to visit the library,” she says. “We can get so much here. And, anything we can’t get, we just place holds, and we get it,” she says.

These fond feelings don’t surprise Northern Elms Branch Head Mary Anne Kalt. The atmosphere at the branch is “cozy, friendly and supportive,” she says. “ We get to know our real sense oF patrons. And when we can’t help them, we send them to one of the district branches in the area — Albion, or Richview.” coMMunity: Starting with the eldest, All the Martens children have been library regulars, starting with the eldest, says their mother, and, “Jill’s in university now. “staff always knew me, The staff always knew me, and my kids, and there is just a real sense of community.” and my kids,” says Christine Martens. L–r, When Northern Elms reopened in its bright and colourful new location in April 2005, the Martens family and the Farah Laura, Christine and Karen family were just some of the patrons delighted with the return of their local branch. Martens.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 9 Historic Runnymede expands

n Toronto’s west Runnymede’s new space materials in English, French, end, the expansion is in brilliant contrast to Lithuanian, Polish, Russian Iand renovation of the old. Lifting off from and Ukrainian; and a new Runnymede Branch brought the original structure, the exhibits gallery for local many improvements to airy, dramatic and entirely artists. a well-used branch that different new section uses is unique to the library Credit Valley stone and large Out front, a donation from system with its Beaux-Arts expanses of copper to open the local Scotiabank branch architecture and exterior new, light-filled areas for paid for a new seating detailings drawn mainly books and people. It also terrace and spotlights to from First Nations totemic opens new vistas toward the enhance street presence traditions. Runnymede park at the back, or north, of and community connection. is the only library in the the original branch. Toronto system that G. Bruce Stratton Architects has been featured on a A reconfiguring of the worked on this renovation Canadian stamp (in 1989). interior shelving to with the library. staggered angles has made Originally designed by the most of this new view architect John M. Lyle, and and created a feeling of opened in 1930, the branch, remarkable openness. at first, caused an outcry for A clerestory window its unconventionality. It was runs along the spine of Brilliant contrast: considered too avant garde the addition, providing Runnymede’s expansion has meant new, light-filled for the neighbourhood. It considerable daylight to the areas for books and people. rapidly became cherished, stacks below and serving as however, for its very a beacon after hours.

Photos (2nd & 4th): Steven Evans Photography idiosyncrasies and west- enders who have used Services that had been Runnymede for years offered over two levels — even generations — were have all been moved to the loathe to lose the distinctive first floor. Runnymede now look of the place when offers: a new, 60-person, consulted on expansion community meeting room; plans. a new teen area; a new children’s area; a refreshed collection that includes

10 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 art deco delights at long branch

n the south end interesting slate tile work, main floor (relocated from of , the a large overhead lighting the basement); a new, Irenovation of Long fixture with interesting dedicated teen area; more Branch library gave a spoke-like elements, space for families to read vibrant new look to a detailed tile work on the together; a local history branch that has been ceiling, and varied wooden area; and an improved serving its community since surfaces and treatments collection offering materials 1955. work with new entranceway in English and Polish. skylights and a vibrant Sparkling new look: G. Bruce Stratton Architects colour scheme to present a Art Deco stylings and a vibrant colour scheme present focused, amplified and had whole new look. a whole new look. Also, at the renovated Long great fun with the Art Deco Branch, patrons enjoy a new teen area and a separate elements of the exterior Local residents participated community meeting room on the main floor. — bringing them inside to enthusiastically in the enliven signage, lighting, community consultations windows, flooring and that preceded this more. renovation. They now enjoy: a completely Brightly-coloured stainless new interior layout with steel decorative features, a separate community patterned carpet tile, meeting room now on the

Toronto Public Library “has mastered the art of making a little go a long way.”

— Christopher Hume, Photos: Steven Evans Photography

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 11 REvitalizing THE REFERENCE LIBRARY

oronto Reference The renewal project, to the street, as public Library, the system’s ongoing since 1999, this use pushes towards the Tflagship location, was year saw the completion windows. the sixth branch to undergo of: a new service area for significant renovations this people with disabilities; a Moriyama & Teshima year. streamlined information Architects is working with and check-out area; and the library on this multi- This always-busy, Raymond a new stage to one side year project. Moriyama designed of the central atrium. building, with its signature, Increasingly, this beautiful, soaring atrium and gently dramatic, central space is Centre stage: curved, plant-edged levels, used to host programs. A stylish, new stage, in the atrium of Toronto has seen its ground level Reference Library, allows for ready transformation enlarged and improved As more renovations are from study to performance space, and underscores through a gradual completed, patrons will the central role of library literary and cultural events ‘reclaiming’ of areas that had see library activities on the in the life of the city. Other improvements: new been used for administrative ground level become ever meeting rooms and a new service area for people or tenant purposes. more visible and connected with disabilities.

That the Toronto Reference Library “is used and loved by all kinds of Torontonians – manufacturing a steady stream of public intellectuals – could be why a civic renaissance is even possible today.”

– Shawn Micallef, Eye Weekly

12 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 book clubs sPotligHt on tHrive at tHe library reading

ooks and book clubs — they belong together. Just ask Oprah. Or, at the library, just ask Kay BBonner. Bonner is a member of the longest-running book club in the library system — at Taylor Memorial Branch.

Bonner joined a mere 16 years ago, in 1989. But members were meeting as long ago as the 1960s, according to some; others believe it was the early ‘70s. Originally, they met in the attic of the old home, donated to Scarborough Public Library, by Fred Taylor in 1962. That building was replaced by the beautifully-inviting Taylor Memorial Branch, in 1985. discussion Groups vary widely They were so successful, she says, that a brand-new, online interest GrowinG: book club called Book Buzz is also primed for kickoff, early Book clubs are one way Taylor Memorial may have had a head start on everyone in 2006. the library encourages a else, but interest in book clubs is strong and growing, says joy of reading. The longest Catherine AuYeung, chair of the library’s Readers’ Services Regular members get very friendly, says Bonner, as she running bookclub is at Committee. explains what keeps the Taylor Memorial club going. Taylor Memorial Branch “People relate some incident in their own life to what we’ve and includes, back row, l-r, In 2005, 65 book discussion groups met in library branches been reading. And that’s what feeds the friendships.” Lilli Kilian; Karen Carney; — up from 50, in 2004 — and they vary widely. While most Sheila Hendry; Carol La focus on general fi ction, there are also clubs for teens, As well, there are the insights: “I’ve read books that I Pointe. Front row, l-r: Kay tweens, feminists, readers of graphic novels, anime and hated,” says Bonner. “Then I’ll come to the club and hear Bonner; Valerie Guide; manga, and two French-language ones. Home Library that someone else loved the book. That’s when it gets Monika Little. Service supports clubs in three retirement homes. really interesting. Trying to see the book from another perspective.” It was to meet and encourage this rising interest, says AuYeung, that the library introduced Book Club Sets in While nothing may inhibit Taylor club members from 2005. These are multiple copies of books, especially getting together, Book Buzz will reach Toronto residents suitable for group discussion. A wide choice includes who do not, or cannot, attend meetings, says AuYeung. classics, bestsellers and award-winners, with new sets For the regulars at Taylor and elsewhere, it’s also likely to added annually. offer just that much more grist for the ongoing mill.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 1 innovative services For youtH

new outreach: ervices to youth were branch. Nine more groups In appreciation of all that Packed with useful identifi ed as a key started up in 2005, bringing these young people do, the information, Spriority in our current the total to 25 across the library held its fi rst annual ramp offl ine talks directly Strategic Plan 2004-2007. system. And membership volunteer appreciation to teens. Creative endeavours tripled, growing to 625, up event for youth in 2005. throughout the system from 190, in 2004. This event featured comedic continued to improve and take-offs on the library and extend our services to this YAG volunteers help testimonials from deeply important user group, during determine the kinds of engaged youth volunteers 2005. materials that will fi ll the — including Toronto Public shelves for teen readers. Library Board member Fresh dialoGue They advise on the kinds of Okeima Lawrence. teen programs their branch In February, the fi rst issue should hold. And they rewirinG the teen of ramp offl ine, a newsletter participate in varied outreach Brain targeted to young people, efforts to other youth. With “The library aims to increase the made its debut. Packed these activities and more, Research Ate My Brain: with library services and they earn volunteer hours The Panic-Proof Guide to number of youth who are regular programs of special interest required for high school Surviving Homework was to teens, its name and graduation. another interesting and users of the library…Part of identity comes from ramp, entirely unique project the library’s website for Toronto youth also created for and with Toronto reaching this objective is ensuring teens. It reaches teens in volunteer to help peers or youth during 2005. library branches, and also younger students through that the library is welcoming in the larger community, several other library Packed with teen-friendly, through youth-oriented programs including Kids @ graphic-novel-like storylines, and relevant to youth — involving agencies including schools Computers; Reading and this highly readable and city services. Homework Help; Homework book will be, “of interest youth directly in the planning, Help for Teens; Reading to researchers, or just yaG MeMBers triple Buddies; and on the library’s information gatherers, of all delivery and evaluation of teen website ramp. ages and stages,” according Youth Advisory Groups to The Globe and Mail. library services is critical.” (YAGs) continued to expand, In fact, youth make up more building strong, grassroots than half of the library’s Written by library staff — Urban Stories: The Next Chapter, connections between young volunteers; this year, 1,255 member Ab. Velasco, Toronto Public Library’s Strategic Plan 2004–2007 people and their local library of the library’s total of 2,200. illustrated by Martha

1 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 This past year, 1,255 young people volunteered at the library.

appreciatinG youth: Pizza, good times and testimonials defi ned the library’s fi rst-ever volunteer appreciation event for youth.

Newbigging, and published proGraMs address program. They will use this by Annick Press, Research teen interests program in 2006, to mentor Ate My Brain was released to new Canadians, struggling bookstores in North America Some 125 young writers to adapt to Canadian high in September and has since turned out for the library’s schools. The group also gone into its second printing. second annual creative helped welcome Prince It will be followed, in 2006, writing conference for Edward, Earl of Wessex and by The Research Virtuoso: teens in October. Writers his wife Sophie, Countess of hoMetown hoMework Blues: Brilliant Methods for Normal and illustrators headlining Wessex, when they visited Graphic-novel-style heroes solve their research Brains, geared to college and the event included: Angela Toronto and St. James Town problems in Research Ate My Brain. This collaboration university students. Rawlings; Judith Thomson; Branch, in the Wellesley with Annick Press hit the bookstores in 2005. and Edo Van Belkom. Community Centre, this year. lower Fines ‘welcoMe Back’ younG people Citytv reporter/anchor All these activities link Dwight Drummond led two, Toronto’s young people to A new fi ne level for highly successful programs other youth, to library staff, teens, ages 13-17, was at York Woods Branch. Over to the library in its traditional implemented in the fall: one- 450 young people heard his role as opportunity enhancer, half the adult rate previously personal story of Making it and to activities that support charged. A special, one-time, in Jane & Finch. their interests. They are also $20 voucher for use against meaningful alternatives to a teen’s outstanding fi nes or A volunteer fair for youth at street involvement and other charges accompanied the Central Library kinds of social alienation for change. connected more than 275 some youth. students, from 49 different Together, they underscored schools, to more than 20 Together, they also infl uence the library’s message of community agencies that traditional measures of welcome — or welcome back could use their volunteer library use. This year saw: — to teens and they had a skills. a 26 percent increase in positive effect. Some 3,279 circulation of teen fi ction; rewards oF leadership: young people redeemed the Albion’s YAG group an 11.6 percent increase in Raymonde Ricketts, a member of Albion’s Youth Advisory coupons and 1,285 young participated in the Duke of library cards issued to teens; Group and a participant in the Duke of Edinburgh’s people renewed their library Edinburgh’s Award Program, and a 38 percent increase Award Program, helps welcome Prince Edward, Earl of cards. developing leadership skills in participation at teen Wessex to the St. James Town Branch, in the Wellesley through that personal and programs. Community Centre, this year. community development

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 15 books and culture top priority for torontonians

Julian Barnes: eaders in Toronto Giller, Best Bets and circulation at the library. In town to promote his continue to value the promote great The library uses the contest latest novel, Arthur & Rlibrary for providing literature to promote other great George, Julian Barnes the ‘good reads’ they love. Canadian writing, as well. visits the Arthur Conan Circulation in 2005 increased For the first time this year, Doyle Room at the Toronto by a substantial five percent Guess the Giller was a system- Forty-one branches offer Reference Library. Arthur & overall. While interest in wide contest held in all 99 Best Bet collections — short- George, based on Doyle’s audiovisual formats branches. This program lets term loan, non-reservable life, was shortlisted for the continues to grow, print the public join the Giller buzz bestsellers, award-winners 2005 Booker Prize. materials still account for and vote for the book they and other exciting new books, a full 66 percent of items think should win the Giller offering library patrons easy, borrowed. Prize. As usual, all books on browsing access to excellent the Giller shortlist experienced reading choices. a sharp upsurge in interest Montreal: Drawn2003, & Quarterly Press, © Chester Brown, 2006. From Louis Riel; a comic-strip biography

Popular exhibit: Drawn Out Stories drew in crowds to see items considered to be the ancestors of graphic novels including illuminated manuscripts, fresco cycles and print

series by artists like William Blake, Giotto and Jacques . Callot as well as the work of six outstanding contemporary graphic novel creators: Chester Brown; Julie Doucet; Ho Che Anderson; Michel Rabagliati; Joe Sacco; and Adrian Tomine. The exhibit was held in the TD Gallery at the Toronto Reference Library.

16 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Mapping Hudson’s Bay: This map is from a two-volume set titled Voyage De La Baye De Hudson fait en 1746 &1747, pour la decouverte du Passage de Nord-Ouest, purchased in 2005. It supports the Baldwin Room’s strong Arctic collection. This is the first French edition of Ellis’ record of his search for the Northwest passage from Hudson’s Bay. Published in France, in 1749, this edition complements the library’s original English edition (1748).

Book clubs across the city In the catalogue, on the workshop with Marguerite got a boost when the website, and in brochures, Andersen, two successful library created book club lists of recommended French book clubs, and sets — multiple copies of reading developed by several children’s programs. books, especially good for librarians are very popular group discussion. Readers with borrowers. Continued on page 18 also benefited from tips and information, including A French-language reading other resources for book series got underway with discussion groups, on the Michele Matteau as the first library’s website. Planned for guest at North York Central 2006: an online book club, Branch. Other new French Book Buzz. programs included a writer’s Scott PilgrimScott vs. ™ and ™ ©2006 Bryan Lee O’Malley. Reprinted by Bryan O’Malley. ™ ©2006 Lee Scott Pilgrim’s Little Life Scott Precious the World permission of Oni Press.

Scott Pilgrim: “He’s kind of an idiot, but I like him.” Toronto’s Bryan Lee O’Malley comments, in the Forest Hill Town Crier, on his book’s main character, Scott Pilgrim, who among other things, checks out his local library, Wychwood Branch, in Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life. Pilgrim’s adventures continue in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, where characters visit — and land atop! — Toronto Reference Library. Pilgrim et. al. may jump to the big screen in the near future.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 17 research inForMs novel: Author Joseph Boyden did much of the research for his recent book, Three Day Road, at Toronto Reference Library. Shortlisted for the 2005 Governor General’s Award and slated for nation-wide debate in the 2006 Reads face-off, the book chronicles the lives of two Cree hunters who served as snipers during World War I.

Continued from page 17

Writer-in-residence Ken As well, many, many author McGoogan met individually readings, workshops, panel with 28 aspiring writers. discussions and other He also delivered a public programs in library branches lecture, Frozen Dreams: The across the city saw writers like showcasinG culture: Quest for the Northwest Miriam Toews, Mel Hurtig, Author Margaret Atwood joined Mayor David Passage, that attracted a full Eva Stachniak and Lien Chao Miller at the reopening of Runnymede Branch, house; moderated a very share their words and their in June, to announce Keep Toronto Reading, popular panel discussion works with Toronto residents. a month-long, literary festival planned by the called What Does it Take library for February, 2006. Keep Toronto Reading to Succeed as a Writer; In the works for February, will be part of Toronto’s 16-month Live With delivered a workshop on 2006: a special, month- Culture initiative. creative non-fi ction to 40 long, literary festival — Keep enthusiastic participants; and Toronto Reading — a key added 10,000 more words component of Toronto’s Live to the draft of his next book. With Culture initiative.

vice-reGal visit: James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of , enjoys some personal browsing before captivating listeners with stories about life in Canada’s diplomatic service. Bartleman is spearheading a drive to donate books to writer-in-residence ken McGooGan: school libraries in remote “A case could be made that the Toronto First Nations communities. Reference Library, situated here at the corner Proceeds from his books, of Yonge and Bloor, containing what it contains, Out of Muskoka, On Six and functioning as it does, represents the beating Continents, and heart of a literate Toronto.” Rollercoaster, support charitable causes.

1 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 city oF toronto spotliGht on book aWard Winner greW uP literary culture WitH tHe library

here was a point, in my childhood,” says David Bezmozgis, “when it felt as if I went to Tthe library every day after school. The librarians came to know me by name.” So, it’s not surprising that when Bezmozgis read from his award-winning book, Natasha and Other Stories, at North York Central Library this year, he began by noting the branch was his library when he was growing up. “The fi rst thing I did when I arrived this evening,” he said, “was go and check the shelf to see if my book was there.”

As a young child, Bezmozgis’ closest library was Centennial Branch.

It was there he fi rst read Judy Blume’s Forever — all in one sitting.

It was there he learned about Cyclone Taylor: “I was impressed, I think, by the romance of professional hockey in the 1920s. And I was taken with the fi gure of Cyclone Taylor. Not only was he a very fast skater, but I was amazed to discover, he was also the fi rst player to skate backwards in professional hockey. It had never occurred to me that skating backwards could have, at some previous time, been a remarkable innovation.”

And, it was also at Centennial that he “pored over” books on the Holocaust.

Those three reading experiences pretty well sum up, he says, “who I was then, my interests and development: Judy Blume, Cyclone Taylor and the Holocaust.” still appreciates liBrary services

Bezmozgis still enjoys the books, the catalogue, the research options and the social experience of Toronto’s libraries. He derives “a certain pleasure from walking into a library and conducting research amidst people. It gets people like me out of their apartments,” he says, “and fosters a sense of a library-going or literate community.”

Natasha and Other Stories, published in 2004 and available in 12 languages, is the story deFininG MoMents: of the Berman family. Russian Jews, like Bezmozgis’ family, they leave Latvia for Canada in Powerful reading the 1980s, to live near Bathurst and Finch. The recipient of numerous awards and shortlist experiences as a young recognition, the book won the City of Toronto Book Award in 2005. person at the library shaped David Bezmozgis’ And yes: there are defi nitely copies on the shelves of North York Central Library. developing interests.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 19 electronic services expand

lectronic services Improved in French or French continue to change multilingual Immersion schools. Eand grow at the options library, driven by intense And Learning Express customer interest and the This year saw many Library provides a fast-changing technologies upgrades to the library’s comprehensive, self-testing of the field itself. Up-to- electronic services. Toronto database for students that date service in this area residents can now search offers practice tests in many is essential in ensuring the Web and type email in areas including: TOEFL the library’s continued Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, (Test of English as a Foreign relevance to the lives and Farsi, German and many Language); graduate needs of Toronto residents. more languages — 33 in school entrance exams; total. The languages reflect firefighter practice tests; and In 2005, virtual visits grew Toronto’s multicultural elementary through high by 6.3 percent to 21 million, mix, and are top languages school skills improvement database searches increased from census and circulation in science, math, reading by 29 percent, and use of statistics. and writing. the Web catalogue was up 18 percent. Chinese e-Magazines, All these, plus several a database containing other databases previously Computer use in branches 500 titles from mainland available in-branch only grew by five percent. Some China including choices and an improved catalogue, 64 percent of holds are now for children and teens, is a now enhance the suite of requested via the Web. And popular new service. Web services available to online information requests library users, at home or increased by 33 percent. French encyclopedia work, with a library card. good news Looking ahead to 2006: A comprehensive Toronto kids and families French encyclopedia can anticipate a completely Art, science, history — Encyclopédie Hachette redesigned Kids’ Space, and more: Multimédia — puts an loaded with activities and This database puts 500 excellent new resource at resources that support Chinese magazines at the fingertips of French- learning and reading, on Torontonians’ fingertips, speaking Torontonians and the library’s website. via the library website. the city’s many students

20 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 F o u n d a t i o n F r i e n d s a n d

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 1 Community from support of the all kinds is foundation expanding. board

005 was a very successful and satisfying year for Toronto Public Library Foundation. Awareness of the Foundation is up. Giving to the library is up — total revenues raised 2grew to $2.8 million. And, most important, the range of people and organizations offering philanthropic support to the library is broadening. The Foundation engaged new leadership, expanded partnerships and solidified many existing relationships during 2005.

Just a few highlights of our year: • A pilot Toonies for TPL fundraising campaign confirmed the viability of this approach to grassroots fundraising; in 2006, the program will expand system-wide.

• A new, permanent donor wall at Toronto Reference Library now recognizes library donors who give $1,000 or more ; community-giving posters in individual branches, updated semi-annually, recognize donations of $100 or more.

• Mayor David Miller, Toronto Blue Jay Miguel Batista and other local celebrities donated their time and profile by telling stories in eight languages for the library’s popular Dial-A-Story. Use soared by 75 percent due to media publicity. janet mckelvey Chair, As five renovated branches reopened, it was wonderful to see increasing numbers of local Toronto Public Library residents and organizations providing funding support. One example can be found at Foundation Board Runnymede Branch, where the local Scotiabank branch funded an outdoor seating terrace.

We also welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors in 2005: Kim McArthur, President and Publisher of McArthur & Company; and John C. Williams, Founder of J.C. Williams Group Limited. New additions to our Governors’ Council included: Margaret Atwood; David Crombie; Hon. H.N.R. Jackman; and Jack Rabinovitch. All these individuals bring experience, dedication and a deep appreciation of the library to these new roles.

Other relationships were strengthened at a Literary Circle reception and reading with internationally reknowned author Vikram Seth. Plans for 2006 include an I Keep Toronto Reading fundraising campaign in February; and, in the same month, a gala fundraiser, The Book Lover’s Ball, at the Liberty Grand.

Looking ahead, we are filled with enthusiasm. Torontonians love their libraries, and we are pleased to offer them a variety of creative ways to express that support.

22 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Special Groundwood gift: In 2005, Patsy Aldana gave thanks the library the archives of her publishing house, Groundwood Publishing, before its sale to House of Anansi Press. The archive contains correspondence with some of Canada’s foremost writers of children’s books, and joins the Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books.

pecial thanks to those donors who made new Bicklette Foundation gifts and pledges valued at $10,000 or more in In previous years, the Bicklette Foundation generously S2005. The library is pleased to acknowledge their supported conservation projects to expand the Osborne exceptional and generous support. Collection’s art storage facilities. This year, the Bicklette Foundation provided a special grant to help the collection acquire original Canadian book-related art. Patsy Aldana Visitors of all ages will be delighted and informed by the Patsy Aldana generously donated the literary archives history of children’s book illustration, depicted through of Groundwood Books to the Osborne Collection. This fine art, that will enliven our lectures and exhibits. represents the entire record of one of Canada’s foremost publishing houses of children’s books, from its formation Richard Boxer to its transfer to House of Anansi Press, in 2005. These As a founding member of Toronto Public Library editorial archives have been described as a “Who’s Foundation, Richard Boxer has been instrumental Who” of Canadian juvenile literature, from Margaret in securing support for Toronto Public Library, its Atwood, Teddy Jam (Matt Cohen) and Janet Lunn to Ian services, collections, facilities and programs. In 2005, he Wallace and Tim Wynne-Jones. They are an invaluable generously committed to making a significant personal source of children’s publishing history in Canada. gift that will support the library in years to come.

Anonymous Susan Cooper The Toronto Public Library received an anonymous Renowned writer Susan Cooper is the author of the donation from a very generous individual to help outstanding Dark is Rising series, of which The Grey support the school year Leading to Reading program. King was awarded the Newbery Medal. Cooper, who Leading to Reading offers children, who are reading delivered the 16th Helen E. Stubbs Memorial Lecture for below grade level, the opportunity to gain confidence Toronto Public Library in 2003, added to her earlier, and proficiency with written material. very generous gifts to the Osborne Collection with the manuscript of her first novel,Mandrake . George Allan Baker Continuing a family tradition of library support, George Jane Dobell Allan Baker donated a memorial scrapbook prepared for A generous supporter of the Osborne Collection’s George W. Allan, the 11th mayor of Toronto and conservation project, Jane Dobell has also enhanced benefactor of Toronto Public Library. The scrapbook the collection with gifts of fine books and book-related includes original documents, letters, and illuminated art. She donated a wide range of materials in 2005, manuscripts from the former mayor and presented to among them: the original Ernest Shepherd illustration, his widow on his death in 1901. George Allan Baker is the ‘Wayfarers All’ from Kenneth Grahame’s classic great-grandson of George W. Allan. children’s novel The Wind in the Willows; a drawing of the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss; and original illustrations

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 23 Celebrity voices: by Edward Ardizzone, Michael Foreman and W. Heath Early Children’s Books. This includes records of her work Mayor David Miller Robinson. Among the books donated was a first edition for the National Film Board, the Canadian Broadcasting (left) and Toronto Blue of Moe and Asbjornsen’s East of the Sun and West Corporation, and TVOntario, including her work on Jay Miguel Batista tell of the Moon published in London, by Hodder and Polka Dot Door. There are documents related to Hearn’s the ancient Greek story Stoughton, 1914. work on Mighty Mites for Owl Magazine, her poetry, of Castor and Pollux, in and her award-winning Franny picture books. This cross- English and Spanish, for Friends of Toronto Public Library, North Chapter over, multi-media approach to children’s literature is a the library’s Dial-a-Story for The Friends of Toronto Public Library, North Chapter valuable record of modern developments in children’s kids. Other famous voices have been strong supporters of Toronto Public Library publishing. also recorded: OMNI TV’s for over 12 years. In the spring of 2005, the Friends Wei Lee, Stanley So, Laura reached a landmark total of $500,000 raised over the Estate of Leida Jurman Albanese (far right), Darek years through their volunteer-run bookstore, Book Ends, Leida Jurman was a loyal library user who recognized Barecki and Fernando to support the library’s Leading to Reading program. In the value of the library to her and to others in the Sousa in Mandarin, the fall of 2005, they made another generous donation community. In 2004, the Toronto Public Library was Cantonese, Italian, Polish towards this program. Leading to Reading provides honoured to receive, from her estate, a bequest to and Portuguese. This effort children reading below grade level with the tools and support library priorities. In 2005, the library received was supported by Bell opportunity to read to succeed. the final disbursements from her estate. Her gift will Canada and the Toronto have a meaningful and lasting impact on library services Community Foundation. Friends of Toronto Public Library, South Chapter and the people who use them. The Friends of Toronto Public Library, South Chapter provide much-needed funds to support several programs District 7 Kiwanis Clubs and services at the library. In 2005, projects they The District 7 Kiwanis Clubs, comprising the Casa Loma, supported included: the ESL children’s literacy program, Humber Valley, Islington, Kingsway, Lakeshore and English Can Be Fun; the purchase of a new Home Library Sunnylea chapters, provided generous support for the Service van; and Toronto Reference Library literary third year of the Kiwanis Outreach Storytime program. programs. Since the Friends began fundraising in 1997, They also helped in securing additional individual they have raised over $200,000 for library programs and funding for the program. The Kiwanis Outreach collections through their volunteer-run bookstore, Book Storytime program helps promote reading and literacy Ends South, and various book sales. in pre-school children and their parents and caregivers living in high-needs areas in Toronto South/West. Emily Hearn Emily Hearn is a writer, educator and broadcaster whose Peter Lemiski career spans the formative years of Canadian radio and Peter Lemiski made a significant donation of items television programming for children from 1960 to the from his personal collection to the Arthur Conan Doyle present. In 2005, Hearn presented the archives of her Collection. The first of these, the original cover art for literary work for children to the Osborne Collection of the 1997 publication, Lasting Impressions: The 25th

24 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 “The public library is one of the central pillars of a great city. It is a way for citizens to keep growing and learning; a means through which any individual can gain access to information, literature and new worlds, no matter what their economic status.”

— Public comment, Strategic Plan consultation, 2004-2007

Anniversary of the Bootmakers of Toronto, celebrates donation towards the purchase of a new Bookmobile so Toronto’s Sherlockian society as well as the society’s this important service can continue to meet the needs of close ties to the library’s collection. Another welcome Torontonians who are unable to access a library branch. gift was a series of 87 production drawings from the Sherlock Holmes-inspired filmThe Great Mouse Morris Norman Detective (Walt Disney Studios, 1986). The drawings are Morris Norman donated a large collection of Canadian a rare set depicting an entire scene from the film, and ephemera, including trade cards and catalogues, make a valuable addition to the library’s collection of posters, pamphlets, programmes and invitation cards materials showing the enduring and varied influence of from the 1850s to the 1950s. Norman has been a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s work. collector of for many years. This represents his most recent donation to the library. Sophia Lucyk The late Sophie Lucyk loved the library and recognized The Paloma Foundation the important role it played in her life and can play in The Paloma Foundation kindly provided funds for the lives of others. In 2005, Lucyk made a very generous a special outreach librarian to deliver storytimes to donation to the Foundation through a gift of stock. She preschool children and their parents in areas of Toronto also named the library as a beneficiary in her will and in identified as at-risk. Since a similar program, sponsored an insurance policy. Her donation is to be endowed and by Kiwanis, was already successfully serving many will support library priorities in coming years under the such areas in south/west Toronto, the Paloma program name Sophie’s Studio. focused on at-risk areas in the north/east, specifically, areas identified in the Mayor’s Community Safety Plan Janet McKelvey around York Woods, Cedarbrae and Malvern branches. As Chair of Toronto Public Library Foundation, Janet McKelvey works tirelessly providing leadership and The Norman and Marian Robertson Charitable expertise to raise awareness of the Foundation and Foundation to secure funds for the library. Leading by example, The Norman and Marian Robertson Charitable in 2005 McKelvey renewed her significant personal Foundation made a generous gift to the Osborne support of the library. Collection to support conservation of important acquisitions of literary archives and art. With this The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation support, new materials are given the special care they Over the past eight years, The Catherine and Maxwell need and are made accessible to researchers within a Meighen Foundation has provided vital funding towards very short period of time. Marian Robertson is a Toronto Public Library’s Mobile Library Services longtime Friend and supporter of the Osborne including Bookmobile Services and Home Library Collection. Service collections. In 2005, The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation renewed its support with a $50,000

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 25 From the heart: Over the past 20 years, Osborne Friend Jane Dobell has offered generous support of every kind — advocacy, publicity, encouragement, donations — to the Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books. A special event this year acknowledged her outstanding contributions. Dobell, far right, is shown here with, l–r, grandson Reid, daughter-in-law Gail, and son Colin.

Scotiabank Toronto Community Foundation In supporting the Runnymede Branch renovation In 2005, Toronto Community Foundation awarded a project, Scotiabank established itself as a community Vital Ideas grant to the library to support the promotion leader in Bloor West Village and helped to promote of Dial-a-Story. This innovative service offers stories, and build the neighbourhood with funds to beautify the by telephone, to children of all ages and their parents library exterior. Investing in the community creates long- and caregivers, and provides support for early language term benefits for neighbourhoods — small businesses acquisition, improved reading readiness in young and residents alike. Scotiabank’s generous support of children, and enhanced listening and comprehension this worthwhile community project was greatly appreciated. skills. With this generous grant, the library was able to embark on a strategic communication plan that Dorothy Sinclair produced phenomenal results: In 2005, Dial-a-Story Dorothy Sinclair has always valued the library and its had a record-breaking 325,974 calls, representing a positive influence on children. She credits the library significant 46.4 percent increase over the previous year. with playing a role in the life of her late son, David, who was a teacher and editor. Sinclair made a donation, in Arthur Slade his memory, to the Kiwanis Outreach Storytime program. Winner of the Governor General’s Award for children’s The program promotes the importance of reading and fiction for his 2001 novel, Dust, Arthur Slade presented early literacy development in children, and informs his literary archives to the Osborne Collection of Early caregivers about resources available at the library. Children’s Books, in 2005. The archives illustrate the formative stages of an inspired young writer’s career. TD Bank Financial Group They bring the poetry and landscape of the prairies to The TD Summer Reading Club is one of the cornerstones Osborne’s literary archives, and will enrich children’s of children’s services at Toronto Public Library. It book history studies for all of Canada. promotes and encourages reading and literacy in school-age children in Toronto and, now, across Canada Toronto Star in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Since The Toronto Star has an exceptional history of 1996, when a partnership was established with TD partnership with Toronto Public Library. It has provided Bank Financial Group, this award-winning program support for a number of initiatives including the Toronto has reached out to close to a million children. In 2005, Star Newspaper Centre, NewsConnect and Historicity. more than 216,000 children across Canada discovered It also provides free newspapers to all 99 branches. the wonders of summer reading and learning through In 2005, the Toronto Star made a new commitment to the TD Summer Reading Club. TD Bank Financial Group the library’s Leading to Reading program. By providing has committed to continuing its generous support for funds to support this much-needed program, the the next three years. TD also supports the library’s Toronto Star has helped improve the lives of many high- Kindergarten Outreach program. risk children in Toronto both now and for the future.

26 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Toronto Public Library Foundation thanks our LITERARY CIRCLE DONORS Annual for making a difference Giving Campaign Literary Circle Donors cards: New, specially designed library cards acknowledge L annual donations of $1,000 and up.

e are proud to Benefactors Million Dollar Round Table Reserve List Circle recognize the support ($10,000 to $24,999) Canadian Charitable Foundation ($25,000+) Wof these generous Bicklette Foundation RBC Financial Group Estate of Leida Jurman individuals, organizations and The Paloma Foundation RBC Foundation Sophia Lucyk corporations, who make the Scotiabank The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation Dorothy Sinclair in memory of work funded by the Annual TD Friends of the Environment David Sinclair Giving Campaign possible. Our Foundation Friends donors help the Toronto Public Toronto Community Foundation ($250 to $999) Conservator’s Circle Library enhance and expand our Canadian Association for the ($10,000 to $24,999) collections, programs, services, Leaders Advancement of Netherlandic Anonymous and community spaces. ($5,000 to $9,999) Studies Richard Boxer The Walter & Duncan Gordon Carr McLean Jane Dobell Foundation Chartered Accountants of Ontario Janet McKelvey Corporate, Foundation King Bay Chaplaincy Expert Grid and Association Grants F.K. Morrow Foundation IBM Canada Ltd. Collector’s Circle The Foundation gratefully Sam & Ida Ross Foundation Hariri Pontarini Architects ($5,000 to $9,999) acknowledges the support of Whitehots Inc. Missing Productions III Corp. Anonymous the following organizations that Procter & Gamble Inc. Avie Bennett gave generous financial support Partners G. Bruce Stratton Architects Estate of Helen Cram during the year. ($1,000 to $4,999) Stricker Books Hon. Henry N.R. Jackman Annick Press Urban Harvest Community Karyn E. O’Neill Patrons City Legal Services Association ($25,000+) City of Toronto Clean and Volkswagen Canada Inc. Reader’s Circle District 7 Kiwanis Clubs — Casa Beautiful City Secretariat ($1,000 to $4,999) Loma, Humber Valley, Islington, CVS (Canadian Video Services Anonymous Kingsway, Lakeshore, Sunnylea Incorporated) Individual Donors: The Barbara Adey Friends of Toronto Public Library, Edu Reference Publishers Direct Literary Circle Anne Bailey North Chapter Inc. Members of the Literary Circle Paul Bennett Friends of Toronto Public Library, The Henry White Kinnear take a leadership role in making Arif Bhalwani South Chapter Foundation a difference in the lives of many Alan and Judy Broadbent The Catherine and Maxwell W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation by supporting the Toronto Public Josephine Bryant Meighen Foundation Knowbuddy Resources Library and helping us strengthen Sonia Chai, Ali Rahnema and Norman and Marian Robertson Laurentien Sanford our community, one person at Layla Chai-Rahnema Charitable Foundation Library Bound Inc. a time. Nancy Chavner TD Bank Financial Group Lions Club of Weston Brenda Clark Toronto Star David and Shirley Crombie

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 27 Celebrating success: Foundation President Heather Rumball chats with Library Friend Bob Nutley. Friends of the Library run Book Ends stores for withdrawn or donated materials in two locations: North York Central Library and Toronto Reference Library.

Andy Decepida Heather Rumball Mark Burrell John Hancock Stephen Dulmage Malcolm Scott Anne Callahan Michael Harper Ronald Dyck Ken Setterington Linda Charyk Joan Harris Jane Egan Juris Silkans Susan Chong Herbert Harvey Mary Ellen Fenwick M.E. Simon Milton Chryssaitis Garth and Betty Hazlett Michael Filosa Steven Smith Barbara Church James Hepburn Susan Flynn Edward Sorbara Jean and Glenn Cochrane Jane Hill Ben Fried Ruth Stedman Sarah Cooper Betty B. Horton Maxine Goldberg Richard Stursberg Dorothy Cowling Denise Howe Rick Goldsmith John Williams Leigh Cushman Gary Huston Maggie Gosselin Lilian Yuan Arlene Escobar Danos Dianne Johnson John and Judith Grant Patricia Demers H. Jones John Allen Honderich Friends Mary DeToma Derek Jubb Aileen Howes ($250 to $999) Jeffrey Dickson Robert Kaplan Larry Hughsam Anonymous Gail Donaldson Joseph Kaposi Kim Huntley Maureen Adams William Edwards Selia Karsten Amal Ibrahim Bruce Aikin Gunes Ege Peter Kavanagh Kris and Margaret Isberg Earla Alexander Philip Elliott Janet Kim Daniel Keon Lorne Andrews Gay Evans Henrietta Kostman Helen Kontoulakos Yveline Audemars Marco Fedele David Kotin Linda Mackenzie William Barker Robert and Karen Fleming Mary Kutarna Michael MacMillan William Barnett Helma Forsyth Jean and Kenneth J. Malkin and E. Jacobson Doreen Bedard Joyce Fournier Laundy Gillian Mason Lesley Bell Lawrence Freedman Salina Lee Donald McKenzie Michael Bell Kathleen Gallagher-Ross Sam Liberman Ken Meader Craig Bessler George Gibbons Greta Liebel Barbara Michasiw Suzanna Birchwood Frederic Gilhousen Marcia Lipson Pam Mountain Katherine Bischoping Victoria Gill Diane Loeb Heather Mummery David Bishop D. Gillespie Nora Long Susan Murray and Jennifer Borden Marianne Girling Nancy MacArthur John Butler Sheila Bourke Elizabeth Glass Ruth Mackneson Hilary Nicholls Judith Brase Daphne Grafton Phyllis Malette Andre Nowakowski Sharon Brazier Edward Gurr Judith Mappin Jane Pyper George Brereton Samuel and Irmgard Habib Helen Marchant Maria Quintana Juliane Brown Doreen Hammond Korine Markle Jeannine Reilly Mary Brown Janet Hammond Helen Martin

28 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Toonies for TPL: S. Walter Stewart joined 22 other branches to pilot this popular fundraising drive. Plans for 2006 will see the campaign go system- wide.

Elizabeth McCaffrey Barbara Rusch and Donald Zaldin L.D. and E.M. Woodruff Jean Harris Donna McCraw Nigel Russell Sharon Zimmerman Susan Harvie Ann McDougall Toru Sasaki Tanya Holtzman Leslie McGrath Yvonne Sawden Frank and Juanita Lechowick Thom McKercher Frances Schwenger Gifts-in-Kind Sophia Lucyk June McLean J. Michael Scott The Foundation gratefully Matthew MacDonald Lori McLeod Barry Short acknowledges our donors who Eve Marshall E. Mary McMahon-Weaver Helen B. Smith gave gifts of material during the J. Marshall Elizabeth Metcalfe Judy Smith year. Ellen Prostang Muriel Milne Ronald Spohn $25,000+ Jack Rabinovitch Janice Minett L. Faye Stephenson Patsy Aldana F. Michah Rynor Jian Mo Aniko Stern Jane Dobell Patricia Sarre Jeannine Moritsugu Paul Steverink Peter Lemiski Russell Smith Christie Morrison Nancy Strader Arthur Slade Mary Stewart June Munro Herbert and Virginia Tenny Guy Upjohn Cheryl Mustonen Cathy Thomson $10,000 to $24,999 Bill Vrantsidis Patricia Nelson Jane Todd George Allan Baker Lynda Newmarch Ihor Tomkiw Susan Cooper $250-$999 Emily Ng Lorna Toolis Emily Hearn Hugh Anson-Cartwright G.A. Wenh-In Ng Allison Towse Morris Norman Laura Arrizza Dennis O’Connell Drucilla Travnicek Tony Barclay Nadine Oppalfens Joan Tremayne $5,000 to $9,999 Diane Bethune Ruth Osler Sylvia Turner Harvey Haber Jim Black Charles Overland Michael Ufford Anatoly Helena Bukengolz Katherine Palmer John and Helen $1,000 to $4,999 Colin Bunce Kalpesh Patel van der Lieth Paul Armenta Greg Eby Geoffrey Peddle Ada Vaughan in memory of Evelyn Bayefsky Dorothy Joan Harris Michael de Pencier Douglas John Vaughan Anne Brown Jennie Hughie Paul Petras Ab. Velasco Todd Buhrows Av. Isaacs William Ponke Bill Vrantsidis Harvey Chan Dianne Johnson Claudine Pope Marilyn Walsh Virginia Davis Helen Juhola Nicholas Poppenk A. Wenban Margaret Deacon Sylvia Lassam Warren Randall Linda Whelpdale Dave Duncan James McConica Margaret Rieger Teresa White Reverend Donald Finlay, C.S.B. David Miller Sandy Rothberg B. Whitlock Estate of Bill Glassco Hal Niedzviecki Ethel Rumball Patricia Wright Linda Granfield John Pack

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 29 resolution oF thanks: This illuminated manuscript, originally presented in 1901, was included in a memorial scrapbook, prepared on the death of George W. Allan, library benefactor and eleventh mayor of Toronto. The scrapbook was donated to the Baldwin Room in 2005 by George W. Allan’s great- grandson George Allan Baker.

Kathryn Petrie Friends oF the Merril $1,000 to $,999 osBorne GiFts-in-kind Simon & Schuster Canada collection Brenda Clark The library gratefully Leslie Thomas The library acknowledges the Mary Ellen Fenwick acknowledges gifts of rare and Joan Tremayne support of the Friends of the John and Judith Grant original treasures to the Osborne Rex Williams Merril Collection of Science Barbara Michasiw Collection Gerald Young Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy Hilary Nicholls in maintaining and expanding this Ruth Stedman $5,000 + wonderful collection. A special Patsy Aldana Friends oF the arthur thanks to donors who support $50 to $999 Jane Dobell conan doyle collection this collection. Maureen Adams Arthur Slade The library recognizes the work William Barker of the Friends of the Arthur $50 to $999 Michael Bell $10,000 to $,999 Conan Doyle Collection in their Lorna Toolis Jennifer Borden Susan Cooper generous contributions to this Ab. Velasco Sheila Bourke Emily Hearn unique special collection. Bill Vrantsidis Patricia Demers On behalf of the worldwide Mary DeToma $1,000 to $,999 membership of the Friends, the Gay Evans Harvey Chan library would especially like to Friends oF the osBorne D. Gillespie Virginia Davis thank the following donors. collection Jean and Kenneth Laundy Margaret Deacon The Friends of the Osborne and Judith Mappin Donald Finlay $1,000 to $,999 Lillian H. Smith Collections have Leslie McGrath Linda Granfi eld RBC Foundation been integral in soliciting support June McLean Susan Harvie for this unique treasure. The Lori McLeod Frank and Juanita Lechowick $50 to $999 library thanks all donors who Janice Minett Eve Marshall Bruce Aikin provided fi nancial support for the June Munro J. Marshall Philip Elliott collections this year. Ruth Osler Patricia Sarre Frederic Gilhousen Michael de Pencier Mary Stewart Edward Gurr $5,000 + Claudine Pope Guy Upjohn Samuel and Irmgard Habib Norman and Marian Robertson Margaret Rieger Doreen Hammond Charitable Foundation Toru Sasaki $50-$999 Garth and Betty Hazlett $10,000 to $,999 Helen Smith Hugh Anson-Cartwright Peter Kavanagh Bicklette Limited Herbert and Virginia Tenny Tony Barclay E. Mary McMahon-Weaver Jane Dobell Joan Tremayne Diane Bethune Patricia Nelson $5,000 to $9,999 A. Wenban Dorothy Joan Harris Warren Randall The Walter and Duncan Gordon B. Whitlock Av. Isaacs Barbara Rusch and Donald Zaldin Foundation Dianne Johnson

0 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 Literary evening: Literary Circle members were treated to a special reading by Vikram Seth at Toronto Reference Library. Seth read from his latest work, Two Lives, a memoir of the marriage of his great-aunt and uncle.

Sylvia Lassam In Memorium/Tribute Endowments The Annette Society James McConica Donations were received in The Foundation gratefully ($250,000 to $999,999) John Pack memory of, or in tribute to, the acknowledges the donors who James Bain Simon & Schuster Canada following people. have established endowments Jane Dobell Joan Tremayne for both general and specific Estate of Catherine Fine Total Donations purposes. Friends of the Osborne and Received Lillian H. Smith Collections The Heritage Society $25,000+ Muriel McKay Endowment Fund Friends of Toronto Public Library, The Heritage Society honours David Sinclair Rob Mummery Endowment Fund North and South Chapters individuals who have included Sophie’s Studio John Sullivan Hayes the Foundation in their estate Total Donations Helen Weinzweig Endowment Estate of Leida Jurman plans, ensuring that the library Received Fund Sophia Lucyk will have the resources to provide $1,000 to $4,999 quality programs and services for Elizabeth MacRae The Riverdale Society future generations. The following Derek D’Oliveira The Carnegie Society ($100,000 to $249,999) members of the Heritage Society Sadye Weisberg The Carnegie Society, created Atomic Energy of Canada Limited included Toronto Public Library Constance Wonnacott to recognize the enduring Avie Bennett in their wills as the beneficiary commitment of donors to Elizabeth Budd Bentley of insurance policies and other Total Donations the Foundation, honours the District 7 Kiwanis Clubs — Casa planned giving vehicles. Received Foundation’s most prominent Loma, Humber Valley, Islington, $250 to $999 donors whose cumulative Kingsway, Lakeshore, Sunnylea Anonymous Edna Bradley financial support begins at Peter Elendt Helen Cram Janet Follett $25,000. The following donors Laszlo Gal Leida Jurman Helma Forsyth are recognized as permanent Heritage Canada John Alan Lee Ernest Jesshope members of the Carnegie Society The Catherine and Maxwell Sophia Lucyk Margaret Johnston in gratitude for their extraordinary Meighen Foundation Constance Morgan Kenneth Turner support for the vision and mission Norman and Marian Robertson Karyn E. O’Neill Usha Kanakaratnam of the Foundation. Charitable Foundation Helen Weinzweig Douglas John Vaughan Paul Silverstein The Yorkville Society Mark Thurman ($1,000,000+) Canada Trust The Weston Society TD Bank Financial Group ($25,000 to $99,999) Toronto Star Anonymous Estate of Joan Bodger Richard Boxer

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 31 Making a Lasting Gift to the Library

Stephen Brown The W. Garfield Weston any Canadians choose Another option is to name the The Chawkers Foundation Foundation to make generous Toronto Public Library Foundation The Donner Canadian Foundation Whitehots Inc. Mcontributions of time as the beneficiary of RRSPs, RRIFs, Estate of Margaret Isaac and money to support charitable or existing life insurance policies. The Richard Ivey Foundation organizations in their communities. Kingsway Kiwanis Club Whatever way you choose to use Peter Lemiski In return, they experience unique estate planning to support the The Samuel Lunenfeld Charitable and meaningful rewards as they Toronto Public Library, we suggest Foundation help to make a difference in the you consult a professional advisor Janet McKelvey lives of others. such as an attorney, estate planner, Ned McKeown or accountant on how best to leave The McLean Foundation Many people, however, do not an appropriate legacy. Microsoft Corporation realize that they can continue MintoUrban Communities Inc. to provide important support If you would like to discuss a Vernon Mould beyond their lifetime, through an bequest or other gift intention, Muriel Mummery for the Rob appropriate designation in their Toronto Public Library Foundation Mummery Endowment Fund will, living trust or estate plan, to staff would be happy to review Morris Norman organizations they have valued in your needs and interests. The Paloma Foundation their lifetimes. William Prusin Your planned contribution will The Rotary Club of Toronto Bequests and planned gifts are help support library service for The Rotary Club of Toronto an important source of funding at future generations, and will touch – Leaside Chapter Toronto Public Library. There are the lives of thousands of individuals, Scotiabank many ways to make them. for many years to come. Emily and David Sheldon Dorothy Sinclair in memory of The simplest one is to name the For more information: David Sinclair Toronto Public Library Foundation Contact Liza Fernandes Frank Sommers in your will or living trust as a Toronto Public Library Foundation Judith St. John beneficiary. 789 Yonge Street Mary Suddon Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 Ann Sullivan You may also consider donating, Phone: 416-397-5924 Estate of Pearl Tomey through your will, other assets TD Friends of the Environment such as stocks, bonds, mutual Visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca Foundation funds, or term deposits. and click on Support Your Library Maria Trzeciakiewicz

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stateMent oF operations Year ended December 31, 2005. Excerpted from audited Financial Statements.*

Purchase of services $22,182,168 expenditures Staff costs $112,384,231 Materials, supplies & other $3,712,565

Library materials $16,543,754

Debt charges, taxes & licences $4,520,921

total expenditures $159,343,639

revenues City of Toronto Federal & Provincial grants $6,356,484 $144,799,930 User charges, photocopiers & room rentals $4,032,535 Other sources $4,154,690

total revenues $159,343,639

* Complete Financial Statements available on request.

 Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 toronto public library foundation

Statement of Operations and Financial Position Changes in Fund Balances Year ended December 31, 2005. Year ended December 31, 2005. Excerpted from audited Financial Statements.* Excerpted from audited Financial Statements.*

2005 2004 2005 2004 $ $ $ $ REVENUE ASSETS Donations and sponsorships 2,289,411 1,989,499 Cash and short-term investments 1,117,871 1,408,080 Donations-in-kind 447,027 221,656 Accounts receivable 377,848 83,743 Investment income 111,421 10,883 Prepaid expenses 94,196 — Due from the Toronto Public Library Board 14,396 — 2,847,859 2,222,038 Due from the Trust funds of the Toronto Public Library Board — 42,794 EXPENSES Grants and sponsorships receivable 5,000 241,667 Professional fees 15,995 17,806 Investments, at cost 1,757,271 — Development office 36,080 30,951 [market value - $1,728,513] Grants to Toronto Public Library and 3,366,582 1,776,284 the Toronto Public Library Trust Funds 2,440,552 1,019,123 Other charitable activities 73,649 31,853 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities 2,566,276 1,099,733 Due to Toronto Public Library Board — 346,353 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 35,724 15,615 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 281,583 1,122,305 Deferred contributions 8,800 241,667 Transfers from Trust Funds of the Toronto Public Library Board 1,721,481 — Total Liabilities 44,524 603,635 Transfer from the Toronto Public Library Board 146,345 — Fund Balances Fund Balances, Beginning of Year 1,172,649 50,344 General Fund 856,601 51,446 Restricted Fund 742,504 1,040,275 Fund Balances, End of Year 3,322,058 1,172,649 Endowment Fund 1,722,953 80,928

Total Fund Balances 3,322,058 1,172,649

3,366,582 1,776,284 * Complete Financial Statements available on request.

Toronto Public Library Annual Report 2005 35 Boards, Friends, Executive Staff

Toronto Public Friends of Friends Friends of the Executive Staff Library Board Toronto Public North Chapter Osborne Collection As of December 31, 2005 Gillian Mason, Chair Library Betsy McDonald, Chair Patricia Brückmann, Chair Josephine Bryant, William Booth, Vice Chair Betsy McDonald, Janice Silveira, Past Chair Sylvia Lassam, Past Chair City Librarian Louise Aspin President Linda Diener, Treasurer Peter Lewis, Treasurer Anne Bailey, Matthew Church Douglas Browne, Vice Keith Auyeung, Office & Kate McCuiggan, Secretary Director, Branches Councillor Gay Cowbourne President & Treasurer Membership Claudine Pope, Vickery Bowles, Director, Councillor Janet Davis Hourieh Sarabi, Secretary Judy McCabe, Book Ends Membership North/East Region Kathy Gallagher Ross Liza Fernandes, Library Manager Jane Dobell, Sonia Chai, Director, Murthy Ghandikota Liaison Hourieh Sarabi, Secretary Fundraising Chair Marketing & Okeima Lawrence Linda Diener Marcy Fish Ann Robson, Liaison Communications Councillor Kyle Rae Hank Greenberg Grace Kayanga Sylvia Murray, Marketing Nancy Chavner, Director, Councillor Karen Stintz Jean Harris Sajan Sadhwani Tim Gauntley, Outreach South/West Region Councillor Sylvia Watson Nancy Kellett Ruth Hall, Newsletter Ron Dyck, Director, Kate Wilson Judy McCabe Friends of the Information Technology & Merril Collection Friends of the Bibliographic Services Toronto Public Friends John Rose, Chair Arthur Conan Doyle Larry Hughsam, Director, Library Foundation South Chapter Jamie Fraser, Vice Chair Collection Finance & Treasurer Janet McKelvey, Chair Douglas Browne, Chair Ted Brown, Treasurer Doug Wrigglesworth, Dan Keon, Director, Rick Goldsmith, Vice Chair Nancy Kellett, Vice Chair Donald Simmons, Chair Human Resources Richard Boxer, Treasurer Jean Harris, Treasurer Secretary Cliff Goldfarb, Vice Chair Linda Mackenzie, David Bishop Kristine Hoo, Secretary Mary Armstrong, Member Directors: Director, Research & Josephine Bryant Janet Kim, Past Chair at Large Kathy Burns Reference Libraries Hy Isenbaum Kevin Bowers Sabrina Fried, Member Karen Campbell Jane Pyper, Director, Gillian Mason Martha Easden at Large Bob Cartlidge Planning, Policy & Kim McArthur Christopher Egerton Andrew Specht, Member Bob Coghill City-Wide Services Steven Smith Lori Evershan at Large Doug Elliott Heather Rumball, John Williams Joanne Graham Philip Elliott President, Toronto Public Hank Greenberg Dayna McCausland Library Foundation Barbara Rusch Stephanie Thomas

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