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All the attractions you can access for free with a Toronto library card

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Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card! Did you know there are over 15 attractions in the city you can access for free if you have a valid Toronto library card? Here are all the places you can visit and how to register for your own Toronto library card.

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The Toronto Public Library makes accessing attractions in the city free through its tpl:map program.

If you don’t have a library card, signing up is easy as long as you meet the following requirements:

live in the City of Toronto
work in the City of Toronto
go to school in the City of Toronto
own property in the City of Toronto
live on a First Nations reserve in Ontario

Head to your nearest branch to register and you’re done!

Now that you have a library card it’s time to take advantage of its perks.

The tpl:map program currently has 17 places around Toronto you can access for free with your card:

According to TPL all you have to do is “log in to the tpl:map reservation site with your library card, choose from available attractions, reserve your date, and print or download your pass.”

The CN Tower was the most recent addition to the list, with the Toronto Public Library and the CN Tower making a joint announcement on May 14th, with the free access starting today, May 16th.

This is a great way to check out some new places this summer so sign up for your Toronto Public Library card ASAP!