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The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon

A literary and cultural commons in the heart of Toronto

Located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library, The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon is a place where writers, thinkers, movers and shakers come together for discussions, debates and more. Everybody is welcome.

This unique, contemporary and versatile venue is also available to rent for your next event - meetings, weddings, corporate and other special events.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 16 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 pm. Jane Urquhart, the award-winning author of Away and The Underpainter, discusses ...

Mon, Sep 20 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 pm. An evening with David Clayton Thomas featuring a reading from his memoir, Blood,...

Mon, Sep 27 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 pm. Doug Saunders, the Globe and Mail's European Bureau Chief, discusses his new boo...

Tue, Sep 28 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 pm. Tarragon Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary; join a discussion with playwri...

Wed, Oct 06 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 pm. A multi-media look at what it takes to get the show on the stage, in celebration...

Appel Salon Venue Rentals

Available for meetings, weddings, corporate and other special events.

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