Join us for readings, performances and discussions to enlighten and engage. Featuring Nalo Hopkinson, Jemini, Jane Farrow, Paul Quarrington, the music of Lady Son and more.

From the Page to the Stage

Join Afua Cooper, Nick Davis, Dalton Higgins, Rinaldo Walcott, Boonaa Mohammed and d'bi Young as they kick off the library's Black History Month celebrations with a night of dub poetry and performances.

  • Thurs., Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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Common Denominator: Reading the New Toronto

Toronto Public Library and Diaspora Dialogues present a diverse selection of poetry, short fiction, spoken word and performers that evoke the complexity of our city. Featuring Samantha Bernstein, Andrea Thompson, and more.

  • Fri., Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
  • Palmerston Branch
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Common Denominator: Reading the New Toronto

Toronto Public Library and Diaspora Dialogues present a diverse selection of poetry, short fiction, spoken word and performers that evoke the complexity of our city. Featuring Karen Connelley, Dwayne Morgan, and more.

  • Fri., Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
  • Palmerston Branch
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Toronto Celebrates Canada Reads 2008

CBC Radio's Matt Galloway and featured guests from the arts and media community spotlight this year's nominated Canada Reads books.

  • Tues., Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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Common Denominator: Reading the New Toronto

Toronto Public Library and Diaspora Dialogues present a diverse selection of poetry, short fiction, spoken word and performers that evoke the complexity of our city. Featuring Judy Fong Bates, Sayeeda Huq and more.

  • Fri., Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
  • Palmerston Branch
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Writers Under Siege: Voices of Freedom Around the World

Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada celebrates Freedom to Read Week 2008 with an evening of readings, live music and performances. Featuring Shirley Douglas, Jackleen Hanna, Clayton Ruby, Garvia Bailey and more.

  • Fri., Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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