This weekend, Osgoode Hall hosts Doors Open for the first time in three years. The theme for Doors Open this year is “City of Sound” and while music might be the last thing on your mind when you think of Osgoode Hall and the Great Library, we do have some musical connections.
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“Fondly I love thee, mine own Valentine”: Love Poetry at the Great Library
As Valentine’s Day has come upon us again, the Great Library’s collection is probably the last place you’d consider for romantic inspiration. Luckily for you, our biggest donor, William Renwick Riddell, collected books from many different genres, including poetry. Scouring through the collection, we found five collections of poetry that were composed on the topic of love.
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For more than a century, the trees and grounds of Osgoode Hall have been home to the wildlife of the city, and in particular, birds. The publicly accessible greenspace is a rarity in the concrete jungle that is Toronto’s downtown core, and the grounds and trees offer a much-needed sanctuary to Toronto’s wildlife (and there is plenty of wildlife!). We came across the following post in the blog archives, written by a former staff member who was known as the Great Library’s head bird guy. Enjoy! 🐦🌳
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