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Bookable spaces: 31

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Education

Margo Sandor Children's Literature Collection

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Ontario Historical Education Collections

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Canadiana

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LIBRARY NEWS
Oct 5, 2025

A Legacy for Listening: The Ruth Pincoe Research Fellowship

The Music Library announces the launch of the Ruth Pincoe Research Fellowship, a new award inviting early-career researchers to explore the rich archival and special collections within the Music Library.

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LIBRARY NEWS
Oct 1, 2025

Join us for Science Literacy Week: From sea to space! (Oct 6-12)

From sea to space, discovery awaits. Celebrate Science Literacy Week with U of T Libraries, October 6–12

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LIBRARY NEWS
Sep 25, 2025

Your UTL: Off the beaten path with five outdoor study spots

Take a break at some of the prettiest campus sites

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Exhibitions

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70 Rare Books, Special Collections, Archives

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