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Book Clubs & Writer's Groups

Icon of the event Phoenix Poetry Workshop
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
College/Shaw

The group invites new and experienced poets of all ages to bring their work to our monthly meetings. Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review by other attendees. The group will listen to you read your poem and offer c...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jun 01
Icon of the event Evening Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Port Union

If you are not available during the day, this is your chance to join a book club. Gather with other book lovers to discuss a selection of popular titles. It is free to join and the books are provided by the library.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 11
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 Mandarin Book Club
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albert Campbell

Join us and share the joy of reading Chinese books at each monthly meeting. For more information or to register visit the branch or call 416-396-8890.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jun 10
Mon Sep 09
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....

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

A book club for people looking to read thought-provoking books. If you like to read non-fiction this is the place....


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 30
Wed Jun 26
Wed Jul 31
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1:30 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eglinton Square

Discuss a book read by the group. Call 416-396-8920 to register. Limit 25.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 04
Icon of the event Seniors' Book Club
Ongoing event running from Fri Nov 30, 2012 - Fri Jun 28, 2013
Albert Campbell

A Seniors Book Club meets at 2:00 p.m., the last Friday of each month* and is open to all interested seniors in the community....

Icon of the event Toronto Writers Co-operative
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

The Toronto Writers Co-operative...


Upcoming Dates:
Sun May 26
Sun Jun 02
Sun Jun 09
Sun Jun 16
Icon of the event Afternoon Book Club
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Port Union

Join other book lovers in your community and participate in lively discussions of popular books. It is free to join and books are provided by the library. The January 2013 meeting will be held on the second Tuesday.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 04