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Book Clubs & Writer's Groups

Icon of the event Joy of Writing
Ongoing event running from Tue Apr 02, 2013 - Fri Jun 28, 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 Use Your Words: Summer Workshops for Emerging Writers
Sat Jul 20, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Find inspiration and hone your craft with some of the hottest writers in Toronto. For young writers 16-30....

Icon of the event The Poetry Circle
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Parkdale

All are welcome who are interested in learning about, sharing and discussing diverse collections of poetry. Drop-in.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jul 03
Wed Aug 07
Wed Sep 04
Icon of the event Use Your Words: Workshops for Emerging Writers
Sat Jul 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Find inspiration and hone your craft with some of the hottest writers in Toronto. For young writers 16-30. 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. Cont...

Icon of the event Adult Writers' Group
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Parkdale

Creative writing group meets once a month to discuss their current writing projects. Self-guided group. Please register at the Information Desk.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 04
Icon of the event Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Richview

Come join us for a discussion of a title chosen by the group.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 17
Mon Sep 16
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 May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24
Icon of the event Ladies First Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eglinton Square

Members discuss a book read by the group. Call 416-396-8920 to register.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jul 08
Mon Aug 12
Mon Sep 09
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 Book Buzz
Wed Jun 12, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Richview

Join us to meet with Margaret, the woman who organizes Book Buzz, the library's virtual book club. She will talk about how to join the library’s online book club, resources on how to start your own book club and finding gre...