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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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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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Food Sovereignty in Canada: A Black Farmer's Perspective
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: York WoodsFood sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, food sov...
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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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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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Coming Out LGBTQ2SIA+: Letters to My Younger Self
Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartJoin us for this interactive workshop sharing and writing letters to your younger self about coming out as a member of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Author Debra Anderson leads this workshop. Debra is a recipient of th...