Author Talks & Lectures
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Jeff Rubin: Global Turmoil and the New Economy
Thu May 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryCanadian economist and bestselling author Jeff Rubin visits the North York Public Library Concourse to discuss his new book, A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever....
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Book Launch: Nora Gold and Gary Barwin
Thu May 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: WychwoodNora Gold, author of ?In Sickness and in Health /Yom Kippur in a Gym?, and Gary Barwin, author of ?Imagining imagining: Essays in Language, Identity and Infinity?, launch their new books at the Wychwood branch. Dr...
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Author Talk: We, the Others
Wed Jun 05, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: RunnymedeJoin Toula Drimonis, Montreal-based opinion columnist, writer, and news producer, as she discusses her 2023 debut bestseller We, the Others: Allophones, Immigrants, and Belonging in Canada. As a second-generation d...
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The Story Behind the Story with Des Ryan Part 2
Thu Jun 06, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: WychwoodMystery Writer Desmond Ryan discusses his two novels, both based on actual investigations. This is the second of a two-part program. Space is limited. Please register in-branch or by phone at 416-393-7683....
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Predators & Prey: An Anti-Game Hunting in Africa Novel
Fri Jun 07, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryCrime Fiction Writer, Gordon K. Jones speaks about his lastest novel, Predators and Prey. A story about a serial killer, "The Predator's Predator", whose focus is exclusively on taking down African Game Hunters. His method is...
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Writing Trauma without Traumatizing Your Audience with Thom Ernst
Mon Jun 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryThom Ernst reads from his memoir 'The Wild Boy of Waubamik' and talks about writing trauma without traumatizing the audience (or retraumatizing the author). Thom leads a lively and accessible discussion on writing trauma, the...
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Zain Bandali, Mehndi Boy
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: North York Central LibraryFamilies are invited to join children's author Zain Bandali as he discusses and leads an interactive activity about his debut book, Mehndi Boy. The story follows Tehzeeb, an artistic boy who dreams about becoming the most in-...
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Travel Talk: Baffin Island Nunavut
Sat Jun 22, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryHave you heard of the Akshayuk Pass in Baffin Island? Join Aviator Lola Reid Allin and her friends on her personally narrated, photographic chronicle of their challenging 10-day, 98-km Arctic camping adventure. During this tr...
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Author Talk: My Secret to a Long and Fulfilling Life
Tue Jun 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: RunnymedeRuth Lor Malloy's doctor says she is the healthiest 91 year old she has ever seen. People keep asking what her secret is and now she is going to share it. Ruth will talk about her healthy living habits, her belief in divine i...
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Abstract Paper Collage
Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: WychwoodAuthor and illustrator, Ashley Barron (Love You Head to Toe), demonstrates simple paper collage techniques using scissors, coloured paper and glue sticks. Explore abstraction and discover how tiny pieces, when added tog...