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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 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 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 Cantonese Book Club
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Goldhawk Park

Join us to discuss great Chinese books once a month. Please come to the library or call 416-396-8964 for more information.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Aug 09
Fri Sep 06
Icon of the event City Hall Brown Bag Book Club
Ongoing event running from Thu May 16, 2013 - Thu Aug 15, 2013
City Hall

Join fellow book lovers to discuss one novel each month. The group meets from 1-2 pm in the City Hall Branch....

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 Parenting Book Club
10:00 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Runnymede

Join neighbourhood families at Runnymede's Parenting Book Club. Parents are welcome to come with young children in tow. The program room door will be closed and the kids can look at story books while the adults talk about t...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 28
Tue Jun 11
Icon of the event Non-fiction Book Club
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
Icon of the event Book Club
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 Tea & Books
Sat Aug 10, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Malvern

Join us for a cup of tea and a lively discussion of new and interesting books. Registration required. For more information call the branch at 416-396-8969.