Upcoming Dates:
- Tue Jun 18
- Tue Sep 17
Mon Jun 17, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
'They Knew: how a culture of conspiracy keeps America complacent by Sarah Kendzior' is a book of revelations about how ordinary life In America is transformed by propaganda and conspiracy theories causing general unease every...
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Don Mills
Join us for stimulating conversation about great books. You and your fellow book club members decide in advance which books you want to read. New members are always welcome. Please call 416-395-5710 for futher details.
Mon Jul 15, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
'Fire Weather: the making of a beast' by John Valliant investigates the disastrous 2016 Fort McMurray fire and why it was so destructive. Winner of over 11 literary awards, it is a fascinating account of how vulnerable Canada...
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Don Mills
Join us for stimulating conversation about great books. You and your fellow book club members decide in advance which books you want to read. New members are always welcome. Please call 416-395-5710 for futher details.
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Don Mills
Share the love of reading! Kids and parents will read a book together, then join us once a month at the library to chat about the book. Was it great read? Or a total stinker? All opinions and thoughts are welcome and apprecia...
6:30 pm
- 8:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
New and experienced writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays are welcome! The group is led by editor and author Sharon A. Crawford. Please call 416-396-3975 for information, or email Sharon A. Crawfo...
2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Join the book club hosted by The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy! Each month we will read a book from a different sub-genre such as space opera, high fantasy, cyberpunk and more. Dates and books ar...
Mon Aug 12, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to the Memoir Book Club, a safe space to explore and discuss the lived experiences of others as they remember, reminisce, and reflect on their own personal lives. No registration required. Drop in! August 1...
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Join us each month for an engaging discussion in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The June book club title is: "Daughters of the Deer" by Danielle Daniel. Register in branch or call 416-396-3975. If you i...
Mon Jul 08, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to the Memoir Book Club, a safe space to explore and discuss the lived experiences of others as they remember, reminisce, and reflect on their own personal lives. No registration required. Drop in! July 8 -...
6:30 pm
- 7:45 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Maria A. Shchuka
If you love reading, please join us on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a cup of tea and talk about our book of the month, The Silent Patient, a psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides. You can get a copy at Maria A....
Tue Jun 25, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Annette Street
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of a good book. June's title is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The Sympathizer follows a Viet Cong agent as he spies on a South Vietnamese arm...
Thu Aug 01, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
Thu Jun 13, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Join 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...
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Every life is full of stories. But writing them down -- that's the tricky part. Where do we start? What should we leave out? How do we keep writing even when we're judging our work or not sure what comes next? In this short c...
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
For those of us who may see ourselves as a "work in progress," come learn and grow together with a selection of classic and popular personal development titles. Join us on the third Thursday of each month from 7-8...
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
[PROGRAM IS FULL ~ will take names on waitlist] This is a mystery book club for wise elders who enjoy reading short classic, popular, Canadian, paranormal, British, and other amazing mysteries. Our goal...
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Our stories matter, and it's worth taking the time to delve into the past and write memories down - for the self, for family, for posterity. Beth Kaplan, author of five nonfiction books and writing teacher for thre...
Wed Jun 26, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Join us in exploring the sublime, mysterious, and terrifying abodes of literature with TPL's Gothic Book club! Gothic Book Club meets monthly to discuss chilling classics and monstrous modern masterpieces. Gothic B...
2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Join the book club hosted by The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy! Each month we will read a book from a different sub-genre such as space opera, high fantasy, cyberpunk and more. Dates and books ar...