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Gary Barwin Writing the Imaginable and the Unimaginable
Wed May 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryJoin author Gary Barwin as he discusses his latest work and writing fiction, non-fiction, identity, language and culture. Gary Barwin is a writer, composer, and multidisciplina...
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Gary Barwin Writing the Imaginable and the Unimaginable
Thu May 16, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Barbara FrumJoin author Gary Barwin as he discusses his latest work and writing fiction, non-fiction, identity, language and culture. Gary Barwin is a writer, composer, and multidisciplinary artist and the author of 26 books...
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Celebrating Heritage Through Storytelling: A Creative Writing Workshop
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryJoin award-winning author Erin Silver for a creative writing workshop where you'll write a story inspired by your heritage. Discover Erin's journey to becoming author, learn about Jewish artists who've influenced her, and dis...
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Finding Our Way: Family Experiences in Mental Health Recovery
Wed May 29, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryJoin us for a discussion on mental health recovery through the experience of family and caregivers. Discover how family lived experiences can empower recovery through text, video, and web family support resources....
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Kathy Kacer on Histories and War
Wed May 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: WychwoodIn this engaging presentation and workshop, acclaimed author Kathy Kacer will take students on a fascinating journey through history, focusing on the events of the Second World War and the Holocaust. Kacer will be...
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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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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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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....