Earth’s orbital environment is a finite resource. That being the case, some Earth orbits are so crowded and carry deadly, high-velocity pieces of defunct satellite litter and rocket stages they jeopardize humanity’s future in space. Today’s scenery in space is not a pretty picture. And that’s the output from experts at the European Space Agency […]

EMERGENZA ENERGETICA: L’ITALIA PAGA IL CONTO A Levante, con Margherita Furlan, Alessandro Volpi (Università di Pisa, analista di economia e finanza) lancia l’allarme su quella che rischia di diventare la vera emergenza sociale dei prossimi mesi: il costo dell’energia in Italia. Bollette fuori controllo per famiglie e imprese, un sistema industriale che perde competitività, un Paese che paga l’elettricità tra le più care d’Europa. Non è un incidente di percorso: è il risultato di scelte politiche precise. Tra queste, l’abbandono delle forniture energetiche russe a basso costo, sostituite da gas liquefatto più caro e da rotte di approvvigionamento più lunghe e più fragili. Una decisione presa a Bruxelles e a Washington, ma pagata dai cittadini e dalle piccole e medie imprese italiane. Nella puntata: perché le bollette italiane restano più alte di quelle dei nostri concorrenti europei chi guadagna dalla sostituzione del gas russo l’impatto sul tessuto produttivo e sull’occupazione il peso di oneri di sistema, speculazione finanziaria e mercato elettrico quale margine di sovranità energetica resta all’Italia Levante: ogni giorno, dal lunedì al venerdì, dalle 19 alle 20. Analisi e approfondimento sulla transizione internazionale in corso. ISCRIVITI al canale e attiva la campanella per non perdere le prossime puntate. Lascia un commento: quanto è aumentata la tua bolletta nell’ultimo anno? SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Siamo una televisione indipendente e autofinanziata: esistiamo solo grazie a chi ci sostiene. Iscrizioni al canale (Analista Multipolare €5, Inviato della Verità €15, Architetto del Futuro €25):    / @casadelsoletvchannel   Bonifico: IBAN IT63P0326822300052392596590, intestato a La Casa del Sole Edizioni, causale “Donazione Casa del Sole TV” SEGUICI Instagram: @margheritafurlangiornalista Facebook:   / margheritafurlan555   #Levante #AlessandroVolpi #MargheritaFurlan #CasaDelSoleTV #CaroBollette #EmergenzaEnergetica #GasRusso #Energia #Economia #Geopolitica #Multipolarismo #Italia #Inflazione #SovranitàEnergetica EMERGENZA ENERGETICA: L’ITALIA PAGA IL CONTO A Levante, con Margherita Furlan, Alessandro Volpi (Università di Pisa, analista di economia e finanza) lancia l’allarme su quella che rischia di diventare la vera emergenza sociale dei prossimi mesi: il costo dell’energia in Italia. Bollette fuori controllo per famiglie e imprese, un sistema industriale che perde competitività, un Paese che paga l’elettricità tra le più care d’Europa. Non è un incidente di percorso: è il risultato di scelte politiche precise. Tra queste, l’abbandono delle forniture energetiche russe a basso costo, sostituite da gas liquefatto più caro e da rotte di approvvigionamento più lunghe e più fragili. Una decisione presa a Bruxelles e a Washington, ma pagata dai cittadini e dalle piccole e medie imprese italiane. Nella puntata: perché le bollette italiane restano più alte di quelle dei nostri concorrenti europei chi guadagna dalla sostituzione del gas russo l’impatto sul tessuto produttivo e sull’occupazione il peso di oneri di sistema, speculazione finanziaria e mercato elettrico quale margine di sovranità energetica resta all’Italia Levante: ogni giorno, dal lunedì al venerdì, dalle 19 alle 20. Analisi e approfondimento sulla transizione internazionale in corso. ISCRIVITI al canale e attiva la campanella per non perdere le prossime puntate. Lascia un commento: quanto è aumentata la tua bolletta nell’ultimo anno? SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Siamo una televisione indipendente e autofinanziata: esistiamo solo grazie a chi ci sostiene. Iscrizioni al canale (Analista Multipolare €5, Inviato della Verità €15, Architetto del Futuro €25):    / @casadelsoletvchannel   Bonifico: IBAN IT63P0326822300052392596590, intestato a La Casa del Sole Edizioni, causale “Donazione Casa del Sole TV” SEGUICI Instagram: @margheritafurlangiornalista Facebook:   / margheritafurlan555   #Levante #AlessandroVolpi #MargheritaFurlan #CasaDelSoleTV #CaroBollette #EmergenzaEnergetica #GasRusso #Energia #Economia #Geopolitica #Multipolarismo #Italia #Inflazione #SovranitàEnergetica

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A Levante questa sera, mercoledì 30 settembre 2026, alle 19, Margherita Furlan dialoga con Fabio Massimo Parenti, studioso di economia politica internazionale e dei rapporti tra Cina e Occidente, e Alessandro Volpi, storico dell’economia all’Università di Pisa.

Un volo flydubai partito da Dubai e diretto a Tel Aviv precipita di oltre quattromila metri in mezzo minuto, inverte la rotta e atterra a Tabuk, in Arabia Saudita, con 166 israeliani a bordo. La compagnia parla di un alterco nella cabina di pilotaggio. Nel giro di poche ore il governo israeliano parla di attacco jihadista, di «un altro 11 settembre» e di una pista iraniana. Nessuna indagine è conclusa.

Quattro giorni fa Trump ha respinto il piano iraniano per riaprire Hormuz in sette giorni. Secondo il Wall Street Journal si aspetta di riprendere i bombardamenti dopo le elezioni del 3 novembre. Una settimana fa ha ricevuto Xi Jinping alla Casa Bianca. Le guerre hanno bisogno di un racconto fondativo: stasera proviamo a smontare il montaggio, tenendo fermi i fatti.

Affrontiamo insieme:
Due versioni di un volo: che cosa sappiamo davvero e che cosa ci viene già raccontato come certo
Il silenzio di Riad, gli Accordi di Abramo e il corridoio d’affari tra Israele e il Golfo
Xi a Washington, il tavolo dell’Oman e il no di Trump al piano iraniano
Chi incassa una guerra sospesa fino alle elezioni, dal Brent al gasolio americano che l’Europa rischia di pagare
Un’Italia assente da tutti i tavoli, tra Washington, Pechino e Muscat
Che cosa guardare da qui al 3 novembre

LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI

Fabio Massimo Parenti, La Cina non si USA. Due mondi a confronto, Dedalo, 2026.
Fabio Massimo Parenti, La via cinese. Sfida per un futuro condiviso.

Alessandro Volpi, La guerra della finanza. Trump e la fine del capitalismo globale, Laterza, 2025.
Alessandro Volpi, I padroni del mondo, Laterza, 2024.
Alessandro Volpi, Prezzi alle stelle, Laterza, 2023.

SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV
Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Esiste perché esistete voi.

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Analista Multipolare €5/mese
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Architetto del Futuro €25/mese

I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN
BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo)

SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV
YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel

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As posted by SpaceX, here’s a summary of Starship’s 14th flight from launch to orbit and return to Earth: On Monday, September 28 at 7:48 a.m. CT, Starship lifted off from Starbase, Texas on its 14th flight and first attempt to go to orbit. This was the first orbital Starship flight and the first to […]

The SpaceX Starship Flight 14 onboard camera imaged an interesting, very high altitude “cloud-like” feature. Is it associated with the launch…or? Any ideas from readers, please advise. Video replay at: https://x.com/SpaceX  

A Levante in diretta questa sera, 29 settembre 2026, alle ore 19, Margherita Furlan dialoga con Stefano Orsi, analista di armamenti e aree di crisi, e Matteo Bortolon, saggista di debito e governance economica, su una sola grande questione tenuta insieme da due fronti apparentemente distanti. A Oriente gli Stati Uniti mantengono il blocco navale sull’Iran e rifiutano la tregua dei sette giorni offerta da Teheran per riaprire lo stretto di Hormuz. A Occidente, nel Venezuela occupato dal gennaio scorso, si spartiscono diciassette campi petroliferi e sessantacinque miliardi di barili. Il sangue si versa su due fronti, il petrolio scorre in una sola direzione, e il conto arriva alla pompa di benzina italiana. Affrontiamo insieme: Perché Trump ha detto no alla proposta iraniana di riaprire Hormuz in sette giorni, e cosa resta del blocco a sette mesi dall’inizio North American Blue Energy Partners: il Dipartimento della Difesa statunitense azionista al trentacinque per cento senza mettere un dollaro Eni operatore esclusivo di Junín 5 per venticinque anni: politica energetica nella tradizione di Mattei o posto a un tavolo apparecchiato da altri Brent a centosette dollari, gasolio oltre i due euro, il tetto Eni sui carburanti: quando un’azienda si sostituisce allo Stato Il calendario elettorale americano come vero orologio della guerra: cosa può succedere dopo il 3 novembre LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Matteo Bortolon, La gabbia dei trattati. Per una riconquista della sovranità democratica, Dissensi. SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasadelSoleT… — Analista Multipolare €5/mese — Inviato della Verità €15/mese — Architetto del Futuro €25/mese I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo) SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel

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Giraffes living in the South Sudan’s war-torn savannas are genetically healthy and connected to nearby giraffe populations by gene flow, despite decades of conflict, recent research suggests. These findings show that “regions of the world that have been affected by conflict can maintain a lot of biodiversity and should therefore not be overlooked by genetic studies and conservation efforts,” Sam van Giessen, study lead author and a conservation genomics researcher from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, told Mongabay by email. The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, currently recognizes four species and seven subspecies of giraffes. South Sudan is home to two subspecies of the critically endangered northern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis): the Nubian giraffe (G. c. camelopardalis) and the Kordofan giraffe (G. c. antiquorum). Between the conflict years of 1985 and 2025, Nubian giraffes in Ethiopia and South Sudan declined by 95%. By 2025, researchers estimated roughly 235 Nubian giraffe survived across South Sudan in isolated pockets, down from an estimate of 15,000 individuals in 1995. To find out the genetic health of these giraffe populations, researchers from the South Sudan government, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), and conservation NGO African Parks analyzed DNA from skin biopsies collected from 30 Nubian giraffes in Boma and Badingilo national parks, run by African Parks. As the giraffe population in the region is small, there was some concern that inbreeding could be a problem for the subspecies’ long-term conservation. However, their analysis showed the South Sudan Nubian giraffe population has relatively high levels…This article was originally published on Mongabay

In a recent phone call, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Whether a request or a demand, this appears, certainly at first glance, fundamentally different from the Biden administration’s policy of restricting the use of US long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia. The US president has justified […]

The post Trump’s bid to stop Ukraine’s Russia strikes a strategic disconnect appeared first on Asia Times.

Taking the understanding of the selected text as a given, the great thing for the preacher to ask is, ‘What is the text saying, that my people need to hear, hopefully without me getting in the way?’ This may be best done without a manuscript. Or at least no more than a page of key... Continue Reading

This is a wait-a-minute collection of discussion regarding finding life on Mars. A program from William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia took on the questions: Is there life outside of the Earth? This is a fundamental question that will impact all areas of human knowledge and human understanding. Two NASA Viking landers launched in 1975 successfully […]

Plastic pollution could disrupt the bioluminescent light produced by deep-sea organisms, researchers warn in a letter in the journal Cambridge Prisms: Plastics. When deep-sea organisms ingest plastics, it could disrupt the chemical pathways that create bioluminescence and damage the tissues in their bodies, impairing their ability to find food and a mate, the authors said. In the deep sea, up to 80% of organisms with complex cells are believed to be bioluminescent, the only source of light in the darkest parts of the ocean. The light these organisms create is essential for their survival and reproduction, the letter notes. Disruption of their bioluminescence could negatively impact food webs and ecosystem functions in the deep sea, the largest and least-explored biome on Earth, the letter says. In an email to Mongabay, co-author Renjith VishnuRadhan of Amity University in India offered the example of an anglerfish. “It is widely recognizable from documentaries and films such as Finding Nemo,” he said. “Female deep-sea anglerfish have a modified dorsal spine ending in a luminous lure called the esca. Light produced by symbiotic bacteria helps attract prey and may also assist with recognition or communication in darkness.” It’s well-established that bacterial bioluminescence can be affected by pollutants, VishnuRadhan said, and ingestion of toxic plastic additives by anglerfish could disrupt the bacterial symbiosis in the lure, theoretically affecting its luminous signaling. The authors note there’s some evidence of plastic pollution impacts on deep-sea ecosystems, but scientists lack the high-quality data and observations needed to understand the…This article was originally published on Mongabay

La guerra ha conquistato il suo ultimo territorio: la nostra mente. A Levante questa sera, 28 settembre 2026, Margherita Furlan dialoga con il filosofo Michele Putrino e con il giornalista d’inchiesta Antonio Mazzeo sulle fabbriche di bot che ci fanno litigare sui social, sulla guerra cognitiva teorizzata dalla NATO e ora entrata nella Difesa italiana, e su come difendere l’unica cittadella che nessuno dovrebbe poterci togliere: il nostro giudizio. Affrontiamo insieme: Gli sciami di intelligenza artificiale che fabbricano il consenso e simulano che «lo dicono tutti» La mente come nuovo dominio della guerra: dal rapporto NATO del 2020 al disegno di legge italiano del 5 agosto 2026 Il modello di business delle piattaforme: quando la rabbia diventa fatturato Hormuz, guerra di comunicati: il sottomarino conteso fra Pasdaran e Pentagono La scuola va alla guerra: la militarizzazione comincia sui banchi Lo stoicismo come arte di resistere alla manipolazione, da Epitteto a oggi I LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Antonio Mazzeo, «La scuola va alla guerra. Inchiesta sulla militarizzazione dell’istruzione in Italia», Manifestolibri Michele Putrino, «Liberi dalla paura. Gli insegnamenti di un’antica dottrina per liberarsi dal controllo del sistema», Uno Editori, 2021 SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube:    / @casadelsoletvchannel   Analista Multipolare €5/mese Inviato della Verità €15/mese Architetto del Futuro €25/mese I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo) SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel #Levante #CasadelSoleTV #MargheritaFurlan #Geopolitica #Multipolarismo #GuerraCognitiva #Bot #Disinformazione #Stoicismo #MichelePutrino #AntonioMazzeo

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Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX fame and fortune advises that stronger coordination between the United States and China could avoid potential satellite collisions, one area for bilateral space cooperation. Musk was interviewed last week by the China Media Group (CMG) in Silicon Valley, California. “In space I think the most important thing to achieve […]

Gasolio a livelli mai visti, petrolio di nuovo oltre i 100 dollari, titoli del Tesoro americano ai massimi dal 2007 e una Fed che torna ad alzare i tassi. Mentre Bruxelles apre al Canada come primo membro associato dell’Unione, Trump minaccia dazi pesantissimi sull’Europa. All’ONU l’Iran fissa le condizioni per riaprire Hormuz, i BRICS rilanciano valute nazionali e riforma del Fondo monetario. E il conto, come sempre, arriva alla pompa e in bolletta. Ne parliamo con Nino Galloni, economista, già direttore generale al Ministero del Lavoro, da decenni voce critica sulla sovranità monetaria e sulla politica industriale del Paese. Intervista a cura di Jeff Hoffman

Dentro l’intervista:
 La CIA avverte Italia, Francia e Spagna..
 Canada membro associato: emancipazione europea o nuovo recinto atlantico?
Treasury oltre il 5% e Fed al rialzo: il mondo si stanca del debito americano?
Hormuz, blocco navale e beni congelati: la finanza come arma di guerra
BRICS dopo Nuova Delhi: valute nazionali, FMI e divisioni interne
Gasolio record. Eutanasia dell’Unione europea?
Borse: petrolio e difesa in rialzo, famiglie e imprese in affanno

I LIBRI DELL’OSPITE
Il superamento del capitalismo. Il mondo post-angloamericano. Oltre l’economia della moneta a debito, Arianna Editrice, 2025 (postfazione di Roberta Lasi)
Economia quantistica, irrazionalità e coscienza, Byoblu, 2022
La rivolta delle coscienze. Siamo troppi, inutili e dannosi?, Byoblu, 2022
Il grande mutuo. Le ragioni profonde della prossima crisi finanziaria, Editori Riuniti, 2007
La moneta copernicana (con Marco Della Luna), Nexus Edizioni, 2008
La Sicilia protagonista della rivoluzione sovranista costituzionale, Edizioni Arianna

LE INTERVISTE PRECEDENTI
Crisi energetica, che ne sarà del fu Belpaese?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAItMLLOJpc
Statonote e spazi di sovranità
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXfx-bUqWk
Dedollarizzazione controllata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql2baUlXNLI

I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN
BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo)

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#NinoGalloni #Dazi #Canada #UnioneEuropea #Treasury #Fed #Dollaro #Dedollarizzazione #BRICS #Hormuz #Iran #ONU #CaroCarburanti #Gasolio #Extraprofitti #SovranitàMonetaria #CasadelSoleTV #Multipolarismo

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A Levante questa sera, 25 settembre 2026, alle 19 in diretta, il Golfo entra nella sua fase decisiva: l’Arabia Saudita esporta ai minimi da tredici anni, Ansarallah controlla Bab al-Mandab, l’oleodotto Est-Ovest riapre a capacità ridotta sotto minaccia permanente e Washington, invece di difendere il suo cliente, apre un canale con chi gli spara addosso. Ne discutono Lorenzo Maria Pacini, professore di filosofia politica e geopolitica, e Margherita Furlan, giornalista e direttrice di Casa del Sole TV, ospiti di Jeff Hoffman. Che cosa succede quando la potenza che garantisce la sicurezza dei suoi clienti smette di poterla garantire Bab al-Mandab e Hormuz: due strozzature a duemila chilometri di distanza, nelle mani dello stesso asse Missili su Mecca, Yanbu e Taif: e a Taif ci sono i caccia italiani Londra manda i rifornimenti in volo, Parigi manda uomini e radar: l’Europa difende i terminali altrui e paga l’energia più cara del mondo industrializzato «Non siamo in guerra con l’Italia, ma che cosa ci fanno i vostri aerei in Arabia Saudita?»: il messaggio di Sanaa con cui nessun telegiornale ha aperto Multipolarismo a mano armata: quali limiti ha una transizione che passa per i blocchi navali Che cosa distingue un fatto verificato da un’attribuzione, anche quando l’ipotesi ci piace I LIBRI DI LORENZO MARIA PACINI Myanmar. Nella terra dorata, Anteo Edizioni, 2025 (disponibile anche in edizione inglese, Myanmar. In the golden land) Dugin e Platone, Settimo Sigillo, 2023 Cantare amantis est. Bene, bellezza e musica in sant’Agostino da Ippona, Il Cerchio, 2022 I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese e russo) SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasadelSoleT… — Analista Multipolare €5/mese — Inviato della Verità €15/mese — Architetto del Futuro €25/mese SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel Instagram: @margheritafurlangiornalista Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargheritaFu… #Levante #CasadelSoleTV #MargheritaFurlan #Geopolitica #Multipolarismo #LorenzoMariaPacini #Eurasia #ArabiaSaudita #Yemen #Golfo #Hormuz #babelmandeb

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Está disponível mais uma edição do Milénio Stadium!

 

Cooking, recording a podcast, publishing a book, digitizing family cassettes, or bringing a telescope home. Public libraries across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond have reinvented themselves and now offer—almost always free of charge—services that many residents are unaware of. We took a look at six of them. Here’s a tip… enjoy!

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TORONTO | Toronto Reference Library

The home of writers and creators

The largest reference library in the country, located right by Bloor-Yonge station, is a true cultural hub.

• Publish your own book: The Asquith Press service allows you to print self-published books.
• Author talks: The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon regularly hosts renowned writers and academics.
• Free recording studio: You can record a podcast or song, take a professional headshot for your resume, or film a video project for school.
• Tech to take home: You can check out Arduino kits, Raspberry Pi sets, audio recording gear, and Artificial Intelligence learning kits.
• Culture without a ticket: With tpl:map passes, cardholders get free admission to the city’s artistic and cultural attractions.

Useful Information

• Address: 789 Yonge Street, Toronto (corner with Asquith Avenue, Yorkville neighborhood). Located one block north of Bloor Street; the nearest subway station is Bloor-Yonge.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Toronto, upon presenting ID with their name and address.
• Non-residents: $50 for three months or $150 for 12 months. This card does not grant access to musical instruments, tpl:map passes, Ontario Parks passes, or Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Digital alternative: Toronto residents aged 13 and older can apply online for a free digital card for immediate access to digital resources.

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MISSISSAUGA | Hazel McCallion Central Library

A library for cooking, gaming, and starting fresh

Renovated and reopened in 2024, Mississauga’s central library has become one of the most surprising spaces in the region.

• Community kitchen: The Kitchen is fully equipped and hosts programs on health, nutrition, and food literacy.
• Gaming and virtual reality room: Offers free access to gaming PCs, consoles, and virtual reality stations.
• Support for those in need: The Open Window Hub connects unhoused individuals or those facing mental health challenges with community services and organizations.
• A quiet space: A multifaith prayer room is open to people of all faiths to pray, reflect, or meditate.
• Art in the makerspace: Beyond 3D printers, the space hosts the Art Hub program, featuring digital, visual, and performing arts activities.

Useful Information

• Address: 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga (across from City Hall). Contact: 905-615-3500.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Free membership eligibility: Residents and anyone who studies, works, or owns property in Mississauga.
• Non-residents: $40 per year.
• How to sign up: Simply bring a document showing your name and address to any branch; non-residents must also bring proof of employment, property ownership, or enrollment in a local school. An Ontario driver’s license or Photo Card is accepted.
• Parking: Paid, but free on weekdays after 6:00 PM and on weekends.

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BRAMPTON | Springdale Branch

Late-night studying and taking care of nature

With its green roof and undulating architecture, the Springdale branch is one of the most unique in the Brampton network.

• Science serving conservation: In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the library 3D-printed models of snapping turtles, which were placed in nesting areas at the Heart Lake Conservation Area.
• Late-night study room: The After Hours Study Hall opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for ages 14 and up. During exam season, hours extend until 1:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
• Free legal advice: In partnership with the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, low-income individuals and families can receive a free one-on-one consultation.
• An unusual “Library of Things”: In the Brampton network, you can check out telescopes, GoPro cameras, radon detectors, birdwatching kits, memory support kits, and passes to the ROM.

Useful Information

• Address: 10705 Bramalea Road, Brampton. Contact: 905-793-4636.
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Free membership eligibility: Registration is free for all Ontario residents. This is the most open policy among all six libraries.
• How to sign up: Online or at any branch with a document showing your current address. Online registrants have limited access until they visit a branch to verify their address.
• Bonus: Members get a 10% discount on tickets at The Rose Theatre.

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HAMILTON | Central Library

Seeds, music, and welcoming spaces

Hamilton’s central library, located downtown, focuses heavily on community and sustainability.

• Seed library: In partnership with Green Venture, patrons can take home seeds to plant and, at the end of the season, return harvested seeds to renew the collection.
• Lunchtime music: Every Friday at noon, the library hosts live concerts.
• Newcomer center: The Newcomer Learning Centre on the 4th floor offers resources and programs for learning English.
• The city’s memory: The Local History & Archives department has been collecting and preserving Hamilton’s history since 1914.
• Senior fitness: The SMART program helps improve strength, balance, and flexibility for all fitness levels.

Useful Information

• Address: 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton. Contact: 905-546-3200.
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in Hamilton, with proper identification.
• Non-residents: $100 per year. This is the most expensive option among the six.
• Note: Cardholders from selected neighboring municipalities can also borrow books in Hamilton.

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OSHAWA | McLaughlin Branch

Saving family memories

Gifted to the city in 1954 by R.S. McLaughlin, founder of General Motors of Canada, Oshawa’s main library is a historic building featuring Frank Lloyd Wright architectural influences.

• Memory Lab: In the Local History Room, patrons can convert old photos, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and audio cassettes into digital formats.
• Motor City history: The local collection features unique materials on the McLaughlin family and the history of General Motors of Canada.
• Internet for those without: Connect Kits include a tablet and a Wi-Fi hotspot, available for six-week loans to residents without home internet.
• Books and ideas for seniors: Every month, seniors can discover a new author, listen to a reading, and participate in a Q&A session.
• The big book sale: The Friends of the Library organize an annual fall book sale to support the library.

Useful Information

• Address: 65 Debwewin Miikan (formerly Bagot Street), Oshawa. Contact: 905-579-6111, ext. 5200.
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in Oshawa or anywhere within the Region of Durham.
• Non-residents: $40 per year. Does not include museum passes, Ontario Parks passes, or Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Renewal: Memberships must be renewed every two years.

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ALLISTON | New Tecumseth Public Library – Memorial Branch

A small library with a Nobel prize treasure

Located in a town of about 23,000 residents, the Alliston library proves you don’t have to be big to impress.

• The legacy of insulin’s co-discoverer: In 1988, the library inherited letters, diaries, photographs, and personal items belonging to Sir Frederick Banting from his widow, including his pipes and eyeglasses. Today, the collection can be explored online through the Banting Digital project, which also includes Banting’s drawings and paintings.
• Borrowing… cookware and ukuleles: The Library of Things in the New Tecumseth system includes Instant Pots, ukuleles, bongos, telescopes, VR headsets, sewing machines, meditation kits, and Ontario Parks passes.
• Educational computers for kids: Donated in memory of two local children, these stations feature educational games focused on reading and math.
• English conversation: An ESL Conversation Circle for non-native English speakers.
• Books at the potato festival: The library sells donated books during the annual Alliston Potato Festival in August.

Useful Information

• Address: 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston. Contact: 705-435-5651.
• Hours (subject to confirmation): Monday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed on weekends.
• Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives or pays taxes in New Tecumseth, as well as the municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Mono, and Mulmur. Free membership is also extended through reciprocal agreements to residents of Bradford-West Gwillimbury, Caledon, Essa, Innisfil, and King Township.
• Non-residents: $30 per year. The lowest fee for non-residents among the six libraries.
• How to sign up: Bring a document showing your current address (driver’s license, health card, utility bill, etc.). Applicants under 16 require a parent’s signature.
• Fines: The library has eliminated overdue fines.

Madalena Balça/MS

Hello, good morning,

I hope you are in good spirits and good health.

Autumn has arrived gently, the leaves are starting to change color, and the days are growing shorter. And it is precisely now, when you crave a good book and a warm corner, that I come to talk to you about libraries.

I confess: for a long time, I too thought a library was a quiet place, filled with bookshelves and someone telling us to “shh!”. Well, think again. Today’s municipal libraries are anything but that.

Right around us, you can check out a ukulele, a telescope, an electric cooker, or a museum pass. You can record a podcast, 3D print an object, learn how to cook, digitize old VHS wedding tapes, or even get free legal advice. In Hamilton, there is a seed library; in Alliston, they keep the letters and eyeglasses of Sir Frederick Banting, the “father” of insulin.

And what about technology? Libraries didn’t run away from Artificial Intelligence; they embraced it. They teach how to use it wisely, lend laptops and internet access to those who don’t have it at home, and help older generations overcome their fear of smartphones. In Mississauga, more than half of those using these services say the library is the only place where they have access to this technology. In Toronto, 83% of those who used them improved their employability. Now that is a true public service.

For families, it is a real treasure. And at a time when everything costs an arm and a leg, a free treasure! Storytime for babies, coding and robotics clubs, youth spaces with snacks included, games, movies, and streaming platforms—all with a simple card. In Brampton, just living in Ontario is enough to get one without paying a single cent.

But perhaps the most important thing isn’t what you take home. It’s what you find inside: a place where no one forces you to buy anything, where a grandfather, a granddaughter, and a neighbor who just arrived in Canada sit at the same table. In times of screens, loneliness, and misinformation, that is no small thing.

So, I leave you with a challenge: if you haven’t stepped into a library in a few years, pay one a visit. Take the kids, take your parents, take your curiosity. I guarantee you’ll leave surprised—and, who knows, maybe with a ukulele under your arm.

It is what it is, and it will always be worth what it’s worth.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend,

See you soon,

Cristina DaCosta/MS

 

Today, the traditional image of a library with thousands of books, high shelves filled with history and stories, is far removed from reality. In fact, this is a reductive view, because the function of this type of public space is now far more comprehensive. Especially in a multicultural and fast-growing city like Toronto, where free public spaces are increasingly rare, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) has become a true meeting point filled with past, present, and future. Indeed, any regular user can attest that, today, a library is essentially bursting with life.

The numbers speak for themselves. With 100 branches spread across the city, TPL is the largest and busiest public library system in North America. In the last year alone, it welcomed over 14 million in-person visits, and eight in ten Toronto residents use the library—whether to study, work, look for a job, learn something new, or simply have a welcoming place to be.

But what can actually be found in a library today? Far more than one might imagine. Beyond books—both physical and digital—TPL offers free internet access and computers, training in digital skills and Artificial Intelligence, 3D printers, recording studios, and even a musical instrument lending library. There are dedicated spaces for children and teenagers, support for job seekers and small businesses, and initiatives that help residents participate in an informed way in the city’s democratic life.

In an era marked by loneliness, polarization, and misinformation, the library also assumes an essential civic role: bringing people together, promoting access to trusted information, and building bridges between different perspectives.

We spoke with Toronto’s City Librarian, Moe Hosseini-Ara, to understand how the library has reinvented itself, what impact it has on the lives of those who visit, and what might surprise those who haven’t been back in a while.

Milénio Stadium: For those who don’t know, how would you describe the Toronto Public Library and the role it plays in city life today?

Moe Hosseini-Ara: Eight in ten Toronto residents use their library as a place to work or study, borrow a book, attend a program, look for a job, develop skills, or simply to have somewhere to go.

As the city grows, so does the need for shared spaces, trusted information, and human connection. The Toronto Public Library (TPL) has become essential civic infrastructure.

TPL connects people to resources and opportunities through a trusted network of 100 branches, expert staff, and an extensive offering of online services. We are the largest and busiest public library system in North America.

MS: What role do TPL branches play as community gathering spaces?

MHA: TPL offers something increasingly rare: a free, welcoming public space where no purchase is required.

Our 100 branches across the city are vital community hubs that support individual and community resilience.

In the last year alone, TPL branches recorded over 14 million in-person visits, and our website (tpl.ca) had more than 32 million visits.

MS: In a fast-changing world, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, how does TPL help residents keep up with these changes?

MHA: From early literacy to Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, TPL offers free lifelong learning opportunities for every stage of life, helping Toronto residents build the knowledge, digital skills, and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world, while helping close the digital divide.

The impact is real: 83% of users who accessed TPL’s technology services reported improving their employable skills or achieving career goals.

MS: We live in times marked by loneliness, polarization, and misinformation. What contribution can a public library make to bring people closer together and strengthen democratic life?

MHA: In an era of rising isolation, loneliness, and polarization, TPL is the gathering spot where Toronto residents come together, connect with one another, learn to combat misinformation, and engage with perspectives beyond their own.

This is a role valued by the public: 93% of Toronto residents agree that public libraries are an important resource for the community.

MS: Many people still associate libraries solely with books. Which TPL services tend to surprise those who discover them for the first time?

MHA: There are services people might not realize we offer… while books, both physical and digital, remain our core foundation, our free services go far beyond that. Many people may not know that we offer:

• Free internet access, computers, and printers;
• Help with tech and digital literacy, including AI upskilling (note: we have an AI policy that guides our staff toward the safe, responsible, ethical, and effective use of AI tools);
• Virtual interview rooms for job seekers, 3D printers, Adobe Creative Suite, and recording studios;
• Musical Instrument Lending Library;
• Programs for children, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, job seekers, and small businesses;
• After-school clubs for children, featuring free activities like hands-on projects, coding, and robotics workshops;
• Youth Hubs—welcoming spaces for teenagers after school and during the summer, always staffed with support teams. Free, nutritious daily snacks are provided;
• We are also gearing up for the municipal election with our Celebrate Democracy initiative, which provides reliable, accessible resources to help residents understand key issues, learn about candidates, and actively participate in the process;
• Our popular tpl:map passes, which offer free access to Toronto’s arts, cultural experiences, and attractions.

The services mentioned here are just a small sample. Anyone who hasn’t visited the library in a while might be surprised by everything they will discover!

Madalena Balça/MS

 

With 18 libraries spread across the city, including the renovated Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga offers its residents multiple free services that are essential in building a better-informed community. Beyond providing traditional access to reading material, today’s libraries allow visitors to borrow musical instruments, sports kits, carbon dioxide detectors, or museum passes. It is also possible to 3D print an object, record a song, cook in a community kitchen, or take home a laptop and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

In a diverse and fast-growing city like Mississauga, the public library has transformed into a true community hub: a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to study, learn, create, and socialize without having to pay a dime. In a climate where the cost of living weighs heavily on so many family budgets, the library provides free services that would otherwise be inaccessible to many—from streaming platforms and online courses to digital newspapers and creative software tools.

Technology has been a major priority. According to a recent survey, more than half of the users of the library’s tech services state that this is their only way to access these tools, highlighting the vital role the institution plays in bridging the digital divide.

However, the library does not stop at offering resources. It also provides guidance, family programs, partnerships with community organizations, and social spaces that help combat social isolation.

To better understand how the library has reinvented itself and what it has to offer families and the broader community, we spoke with Irene McCutcheon, Senior Communications Advisor for the City of Mississauga.

Milénio Stadium: Beyond borrowing books, what services does the library currently offer that the public might not be aware of? Which of these services has grown the most in recent years?

Irene McCutcheon: Many residents might be surprised to discover the variety of items they can borrow from the Mississauga Library of Things, such as game and sports kits, carbon dioxide detectors, musical instruments, park passes, and museum passes. One of the areas of largest growth in recent years has been the technology available to patrons—such as portable Wi-Fi hotspots, printers, photocopiers, and makerspaces equipped with 3D printers and music recording equipment. And for those looking to save money, residents can check out movies and video games, as well as access free streaming services with their library card.

MS: If you had to describe the public library to someone who only associates it with “a place for books,” how would you describe it?

IM: A public library is so much more than books on shelves. It is a community hub where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to socialize, study, and explore. It is a welcoming space where residents can participate in programs for all ages, study, meet up, and discover new interests. It is one of the few spaces where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or abilities, at no cost at all.

MS: What concrete changes have you made recently to keep up with technological evolution (such as Artificial Intelligence)? Are there concerns or red lines in this process?

IM: The library has made significant investments in technology to support how residents learn, create, and access information. We provide free Wi-Fi access, laptop and tablet loans, self-service checkout and return systems, and makerspaces equipped with various technologies, like 3D printing and sewing machines. These services give residents access to the technology they need at a low cost. In fact, a recent user survey revealed that 56% of respondents who use these library services say it is their only way to access this technology. As technology evolves, the library’s focus remains on providing access to learning and skill development so that patrons can use these tools effectively.

MS: In an era when information is just a click away, what do you do to ensure people still have reasons to visit the library, either in person or online? What recent initiative do you consider to have been most successful in attracting new audiences?

IM: Libraries offer much more than access to information. The Mississauga Library offers experiences, guidance, and a sense of social connection that help residents develop skills, connect with the community, and explore their interests. Patrons can participate in in-person programs and events, as well as access services that would otherwise be expensive, such as creative software, 3D printers, and sound and video recording equipment. The Hazel McCallion Central Library features a kitchen for cooking and nutrition programs, as well as a games room and other facilities that can be booked for free.

Library staff are also available to help residents navigate existing services, find materials, and build their skills. As for the online experience, the library provides free access to learning and entertainment services that would otherwise require a paid subscription. This includes LinkedIn Learning, The New York Times, PressReader, Ancestry, e-books, and streaming platforms for music and movies.

MS: What concrete benefits can a family with children get from the library today that they couldn’t ten or twenty years ago? Are there programs specifically designed to reduce costs or social isolation for families?

IM: The modern library is a center for community development, outreach, and programming for people of all ages and backgrounds. Families can participate in free programs, access community services, and engage in activities that help them learn, grow, and build connections. For budget-conscious families, the library offers free access to a wide variety of activities and materials, such as streaming services and games, children’s activities, passes to local attractions, drop-in social gatherings, book clubs, safety equipment, and language learning programs.

Through partnerships with local non-profit organizations, the library also provides outreach services, community development, and educational programs. These programs help reduce social isolation by giving residents a space to meet others, learn new skills, and build community. One of the most significant changes in recent years has been the expansion of technology available at the library—such as laptop loans, makerspaces, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other services that support skill development and help lower the cost of access.

Madalena Balça/MS