hallowZINE 2023

hallowZINE is right around the corner 🧟🪄⛓️ so what is it? ✨ hallowzine is a drop-in compilation zinemaking session where we invite participants to create one page to be added to a collective zine project centred around horror in media. horror movies, books, games, you name it, we want to hear about it! you could… Continue reading hallowZINE 2023

we won’t be pushed out: organizing against corporate housing development

tuesday october 3, 7-10 PMtranzac club, main hall.292 brunswick avenue physically accessible space(unfortunately, no ASL interpreter)masking encouraged people over profit Across Toronto, we have seen the damaging impact on housing as developments displace communities in the interest of profits. Organizations across the city are fighting back against these developments, making demands for social housing and… Continue reading we won’t be pushed out: organizing against corporate housing development

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Bookbinding Workshop

Join us Saturday August 26th for a beginner bookbinding workshop! When: 1-3pmWhere: The Tranzac (292 Brunswick Ave) in the Living Room.Cost: FREE! Donations are always welcomed, and go towards making these events possible.Mask Policy: This is a masked event; they will be available at the door. All materials will be provided to participants in individual… Continue reading Bookbinding Workshop

Temporary closure!

Due to some renovations happening next door to the library, we are currently temporarily closed. We are hoping to reopen for Friday August 25th’s open hours. Sorry for any inconvenience! Please follow our Instagram for regular updates: https://instagram.com/torontozinelibrary

Zine Resources

I first created this Zine Resources document in April 2023 as a resource for zinesters locally, and beyond. I’ve updated it today with one addition, but it’s meant to be a living document, and I welcome submissions for it at any point. Along with that document, I’m keeping track of Upcoming Zine-Related Events and Calls… Continue reading Zine Resources

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Open Hours Return

Starting today, our weekly open hours return, every Tuesday 6-8pm. Come visit us, browse some zines, and hang out at the TRANZAC.

Call for Contributions: Symposium “Perspectives on the zine and the alternative publishing scenes”

A much overdue update from the Toronto Zine Library will be coming next week, but in the meantime TZL is happy to share the following Call For Contributions: “Perspectives on the zine and the alternative publishing scenes” Conference – CRILCQ, Université de Montréal – October 6 and 7, 2022  Zines have rarely been the subject… Continue reading Call for Contributions: Symposium “Perspectives on the zine and the alternative publishing scenes”

Take a long look at our zine library additions!

Hello Zinesters! Here’s a little introduction poem: Come by the Toronto Zine Library & check out some awesome zines while Raging Against the Machines! Brat// various// politics// full-size Don’t Fret book one// Jordan Reg.Aelick// comics// odd-size Proof I Exist #15// Billy McCall// perzine// quarter-size Proof I Exist #20// Billy McCall// perzine// quarter-size Last night at… Continue reading Take a long look at our zine library additions!