Upcoming Programs
We Need to Talk.
Great books. Big ideas. This spring, join the conversation at the Appel Salon.
Star Talks: Raj Patel with Ellen Roseman
"Nowadays, people know the price of everything and the value of nothing." – Oscar Wilde
Activist, academic and author of The Value of Nothing Raj Patel talks with Toronto Star finance columnist Ellen Roseman about global markets, redefining democracy, and why everything costs more than we think.
Borrow books by Raj Patel
Visit Raj Patel's website
Monday, February 1, 7 pm
Black History Month: Big Voices - New Voices
Big Voices Austin Clarke and George Elliott Clarke introduce New Voices Yvette Trancoso and Stacey Marie Robinson who join author and journalist Dalton Higgins for a discussion about being black and writing in Canada.
Music by The Ron Westray - Adam Solomon Duo.
More Black History Month programs
Thursday Feb. 4, 6 pm
Henning Mankell with Michael Enright
"Racism for me is a crime and therefore it seemed natural that I write a crime novel." - Henning Mankell
The immensely popular Swedish-born, Mozambique-based detective novelist Henning Mankell makes a rare Canadian appearance to talk with CBC journalist Michael Enright.
Borrow books by Henning Mankell
Visit Henning Mankell’s website
Sunday, February 21, 2 pm
Star Talks: Edward Burtynsky with Geoff Pevere 
"We are drawn by desire - a chance at good living - yet we are consciously or unconsciously aware that the world is suffering for our success." - Edward Burtynsky
The photographer whose images opened our eyes to a globe transformed by industry talks with Toronto Star entertainment columnist Geoff Pevere about oil, mining and Manufactured Landscapes.
Borrow books and DVDs by and about Edward Burtynsky
Visit Edward Burtynsky's website
Tuesday, February 23, 7 pm
Black History Month: Emerging Voices
A New Black Literature?
Writing How You Speak (Miss Lou 2022, Remixed)
Toronto's black urban culture has a language and a rhythm that taps into contemporary multi-cultural sensibilities, which sets it apart from mainstream culture. Join host Garvia Bailey in discussion with writer and actor Trey Anthony and author and journalist Dalton Higgins for an urban writing experience.
More Black History Month programs
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 pm
Toronto Celebrates Canada Reads
Five books, five panellists, one great title fight... which great Canadian novel will reign supreme? Meet the panellists and share your opinions.
Thursday, February 25, 7 pm
Star Talks: Mark McEwan with Jennifer Bain
"Everybody thinks alike in this business. It's a herd mentality…and so I've gone against the grain." – Mark McEwan.
Celebrity chef Mark McEwan talks about five-star food, upscale retail and feeling The Heat. With Toronto Star food editor Jennifer Bain.
More about Mark McEwan's TV show
Monday, March 8, 7 pm
On Stage Performing Arts Theatre Series Spring 2010: Shakespeare Lectures
1. MAGICThe Tempest
Presented by Jill Levenson, Professor of English at Trinity College, University of Toronto and Director of the International Shakespeare Association. With host Dr. Jane Freeman, Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors.
Presented in partnership with the Stratford Festival
Tuesday, March 9, 7 pm
On Stage Performing Arts Theatre Series Spring 2010: Shakespeare Lectures
2. LOVEAs You Like It
Presented by Alan Somerset, Professor Emeritus in the English Department of the University of Western Ontario. With host Dr. Jane Freeman, Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors.
Presented in partnership with the Stratford Festival
Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm
On Stage Performing Arts Theatre Series Spring 2010: Shakespeare Lectures
3. ROMANCE The Winter's Tale
Presented by Philippa Sheppard, who teaches Shakespeare at St. Michael's College, University of Toronto. With host Dr. Jane Freeman, Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Board of Governors.
Presented in partnership with the Stratford Festival
Tuesday, March 23, 7 pm
The Writer's Room: Margaret Atwood
"There is a reason that we took to narrative, and it's because it gave us a survival edge..." – Margaret Atwood
The high priestess of Canadian literature discusses writing in a time of calamity with author and journalist Ian Brown.
Read books by Margaret Atwood
Visit Margaret Atwood's website
Follow Margaret Atwood on Twitter
Thursday, March 25, 7 pm
Star Talks: Paul Beeston with Damien Cox
"We want to make this a fun place to work again." – Paul Beeston
The president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays talks about his return home with Toronto Star sports writer Damien Cox.
Read about Paul Beeston in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Monday, March 29, 7 pm
On Stage Performing Arts Theatre Series Spring 2010: Shakespeare Lectures
4. COMEDYTwo Gentlemen of Verona
Presented by Alexander Leggatt, Professor Emeritus at University College, University of Toronto, author of 12 books on the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. With host Dr. Jane Freeman, Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors.
Presented in partnership with the Stratford Festival
Tuesday, March 30, 7 pm
Keep Toronto Reading / One Book: Kickoff event
Keep Toronto Reading is a month-long festival celebrating the joy of reading.
A big part of Keep Toronto Reading is our One Book program. We’re encouraging everybody to read one book, and it's More, by Austin Clarke.
Join Austin Clarke and host Tina Srebotnjak for an evening of live music, dramatic readings and More.
Tuesday, April 6, 7 pm
Book Exchange
Bring a book you love, and prepare to swap with fellow booklovers including local celebs Damian Abraham (of the band F*cked Up) and authors Pasha Malla (The Withdrawal Method) and Zoe Whittall (Holding Still for as Long as Possible). Moderated by Misha Glouberman (Trampoline Hall).
Thursday, April 8, 7 pm
Books, Food and Wine
Chef Lucy Waverman and Wine Doctor Edward Finstein guide you through three delicious food and wine tastings. Limited tickets are $35, and on sale starting March 8.
Presented with The Cookbook Store and Authentic Wine and Spirits Merchants.
Wednesday, April 14, 6 pm
The Globe and Mail Open House Festival 2010
An extraordinary series of words and ideas in support of PEN Canada, Frontier College and the Toronto Public Library Foundation, The Globe and Mail Open House Festival will bring together the very best writers and thinkers from Canada and around the world for readings and discussions that will provoke, entertain and enlighten.
Tickets to each event cost $15, or $10 for students. Ask about the $65.00 Salon Pass which is good for all events at the Appel Salon (including Ian McEwan).
Tickets for Salon events are available beginning Jan. 23, 2010 via UofTtix (416) 978-8849.
Ticket information for other venues.
For more information about these events please contact the Globe and Mail Open House organizers at: canadaweb@randomhouse.com
More about the Globe and Mail Open House Festival
An Afternoon with Ian McEwan
Sunday, April 18, 2 pm
An Evening with Alexander McCall Smith
Friday, April 30, 7 pm
Globe and Mail Open House: May 1
Compassion and Citizenship:
Barbara Coloroso, Pico Iyer, Mark Kingwell and Gabor Maté in conversation.
Saturday, May 1, 2 pm
The Future of Education
Camille Paglia in Conversation
Saturday, May 1, 4 pm
Readings:
Linden MacIntyre, Colm Toibin, Joanna Trollope, Colson Whitehead.
Saturday, May 1, 7 pm
Globe and Mail Open House: May 2
The Challenge of Citizenship:
Ishmael Beah, Adrienne Clarkson, and Roméo Dallaire in conversation
Sunday, May 2, 1:30 pm
The World@Large
Joe Clark, Chris Hedges, Irshad Manji and Ronald Wright in conversation.
Sunday, May 2, 4 pm
Readings:
Peter Carey, Michael Crummey, Mary Gaitskill, Jane Smiley.
Sunday, May 2, 7 pm
Asian Heritage Month 2010
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Toronto Public Library joins in a national celebration of Asian heritage with free events at library branches throughout the city.
Join us for an evening of words, music and dance, featuring host Steve D'Souza of CBC television, authors Judy Fong Bates and Rabindranath Maharaj, poet and musician Phoebe Tsang, musician and broadcaster Sook-Yin Lee, and the Manaka Thakar dancers.
Tuesday, May 4, 6 pm
June Callwood Lecture
"A Canadian in the Making": Ratna Omidvar
The June Callwood Lecture is an annual event focused on issues of social justice. It is presented by Canadian grassroots activists who are instrumental in challenging society to do more.
Guest speaker Ratna Omidvar is the president of Maytree, a private foundation that promotes equity and prosperity.
Thursday, May 13, 7:30 pm
Star Talks: Chris Spence with Royson James
"I don't see this is an issue of segregation, I see this as an issue of choice." – Dr. Chris Spence
The new director of education at Canada's most complex school board talks about the new TDSB, from Africentric schools to green roofs to radical new strategies to help boys succeed. With Toronto Star urban affairs columnist Royson James.
Visit Chris Spence's website
Follow Chris Spence on Twitter
Read about Chris Spence in the Toronto Star
Wednesday, May 19, 7 pm
Luminato at the Library
A Luminato and Toronto Public Library Co-ProductionEast/West in Canadian Fiction
Four powerhouse Canadian authors gather to discuss the influence of East and West in Canadian fiction. How does living in Vancouver or St. John's affect what you write? What does a prairie writer have in common with a Cape Bretoner? And in a country of immigrants, what does "East/West" really mean? With Lynn Coady, Lorna Crozier, Anosh Irani and Michael Winter.
Wednesday, June 16th, 7 pm
The Border as Fiction: 11th International Festival of the Short Story in English
The International Conference on the Short Story in English is a forum for writers and readers from all over the world to explore the short story through its links to history, geography and art. Join us for readings by Margaret Atwood, Alistair MacLeod, Robert Olen Butler and Li Ang.
Friday, June 18, 7pm
All events are free unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited, and takes place on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open one hour before the event. Evening events are preceded by a cash-bar reception. For information about library programs at the Appel Salon, email salonprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca.
When not in use for library events, the Appel Salon is available to rent for private corporate and social functions. For more information, visit our rental site, contact (416) 393-7148 or email salonrentals@torontopubliclibrary.ca for details.
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
at the Toronto Reference Library
2nd floor, 789 Yonge Street
(one block north of Bloor Street)