Book Tree 2026 @ JFT Library & JF Canada/USA Digital Library

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January 20 - March 29

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Our annual Book Tree is back!

Let’s make the library’s book tree bloom together by sharing your thoughts on library items (+ refer friends) and win an exciting prize!  

 

Book Tree eligibility:

Check out 5+ physical/digital library items from Japan Foundation Toronto Library and/or JF Canada/USA Digital Library AND submit your comment(s) (+ refer friends) within the period of Tuesday, January 20 – Tuesday, March 31 ET.

*Please check library hours to plan your visit. 

How to participate in the Book Tree Program

Show Participate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto

Participate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto

    • Borrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.
        • Every time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals), you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.
        • Every time you borrow 10 or more items (excluding periodicals), you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize.
    • You will receive two cards at the library counter
        • Tsubaki (Japanese camellia) flower shaped comment card: Write down your comments on an item of their choice and add it to the Book Tree on the library wall
        • Sheet for ballot: If you opt in for the prize lottery, write down your information (name, library card number, and email address) 
          *BONUS* Friend Referral: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend, write down your friend’s library card number in the ballot sheet. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes!
    • Prize winners will be notified directly later in April

    Prizes

    GRAND Prizes include:

    ROM – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions.

    Other Prizes include (but not limited to) :

    Tote bags, stationaries, and so on!  

    Library & Gallery Opening Hours

    MondayCLOSED
    Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm
    WednesdayCLOSED
    Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm
    Friday11:30am to 4:30pm
    Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays
    SundayCLOSED

    *JF Canada/USA Digital Library is available to residents of Canada and the USA 24/7


    Show Participate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library

    Participate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library

      1. Borrow ebooks/audiobooks at the JF Canada/USA Digital Library.
          • Every time you borrow 5 or more items, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.
      2. Submit comments on (an) item(s) of their choice on the virtual Book Tree board on Padlet.
      3. If you want to opt in for the prize lottery, please submit your information from the form available on the virtual Book Tree board. 
        *BONUS* Friend Referral: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend, write down your friend’s library card number in the form. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes!
      4. Prize winners will be notified directly later in April

    Prizes

    Prizes include but not limited to:

    Tote bags, stationaries, and so on!


    Thank you for participating!

    Special thanks to our generous sponsors JNTO, ROM!

     


    Details

    Starts:
    January 20
    Ends:
    March 29
    Event Category:
    Registration:
    Required
    Language:
    English or Japanese

    Organizers

    The Japan Foundation, Toronto Library
    The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
    The Japan Foundation, New York

    Venue

    The Japan Foundation Toronto Library
    2 Bloor St E #300
    Toronto, ON, Canada M4W 1A8
    + Google Map
    Phone:
    416-966-2935
    Website:
    View Organizer Website