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Book Clubs & Writer's Groups

Icon of the event Eva Stachniak - Evergreen Author
Tue Aug 27, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Runnymede

Come and hear Eva read from, and talk about, her book "The Winter Palace" which is on the shortlist for the Ontario Library Association's Evergreen Book of the Year.

Icon of the event Use Your Words: Workshops for emerging writers
Sat Jul 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Sheila Heti's book How Should a Person Be? was chosen by The New York Times as one of the 100 Best Books of 2012. Contemporary culture is her beat. For writers 16-30.

Icon of the event Use Your Words: Workshops for emerging writers
Sat Jul 13, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Dalton Higgins (Vibe, The Source. Dalton inhabits the worlds of digital culture, hip hop and popular culture - and combines them into one potent mix. One of Canada's foremost experts on hip hop. For writers 16-30....

Icon of the event Canada: My New Home - Literature, Art, Culture and Traditions
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share in the discovery of their new country and culture. Come and participate in readings and discussions about Canada.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 05
Icon of the event Toronto Writers Co-operative
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

TPL's writer's community offers weekly workshops, guest authors, member readings, open mic and publications--your opportunity to polish, publish and perform your work. For more information contact: towc@live.com...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 18
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 15
Thu Aug 29
Icon of the event Teen Writers' Group (Ages 13 -19)
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Are you a creative writer looking to meet other teen writers? Do you write poems, stories, novels, plays? Come share your writing with other teens who love to write. New writers are always welcome!...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 18
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 15
Thu Aug 29
Icon of the event Feminist Book Discussion Group
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

The Older Women's Network invites women, midlife and older, to meet in Room 2/3 and share views and ideas about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues. New members welcome. July 3 - "Obasan" / Joy Kogawa; August 7 ...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 03
Wed Aug 07
Icon of the event Joy of Writing
Ongoing event running from Tue Jul 02, 2013 - Tue Aug 27, 2013
Queen/Saulter

The Joy of Writing is a weekly writers' workshop and gathering where we read, write, laugh and inspire each other. Call Lucille at 416-461-3700 for more information. Tuesday evenings at the Ralph Thornton Centre, Mezzanine Le...

Icon of the event Polish Book Club
Mon Jun 24, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Runnymede

Discuss a great Polish book(s) each month. Contact the library for a list of upcoming titles. This program is conducted in Polish. For more information call 416-393-7697.

Icon of the event Feminist Book Discussion Group
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

The Older Women's Network invites women, midlife and older, to meet in Room 2/3 and share views and ideas about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues. New members welcome. April 3 - "The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany ...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 05