Upcoming Dates:
- Thu Jun 06
- Thu Jul 04
- Thu Aug 01
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a discussion about a historical topic and a screening of a film that touches on that same topic. June 6th: Children of Men (2006) July 4th: First Reformed (2017)...
11:00 am
- 12:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Cliffcrest
Join us for a family friendly movie every other Saturday. Drop in. If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Ser...
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Taylor Memorial
This club is for those who enjoy discussing true crimes from next door to around the world. Each month we review a case and then we decide which cases we want to look into next month We investigate the cases on our own us...
2:00 pm
- 3:45 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Cliffcrest
Join us for a classic or new release movie on selected Wednesday afternoons. Drop In. June 5th: 12 Angry Men (1997) June 19th: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Thu Jul 11, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Gerrard/Ashdale
"Let's get moving! Join Guyanese-born Canadian author Yolanda T. Marshall for a lively, interactive storytelling program as she reads from her Caribbean-inspired picture books followed by Soca music. Yolanda T. Marshall is th...
Tue May 28, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:15 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Made by two Inuit filmmakers who also play two sisters separated by distance and Covid-19 restrictions, but nonetheless share some painful memories in order to heal. *Warning: scenes of domestic violence* No regist...
Sat Jun 15, 2024
11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Location:
Mimico Centennial
Join us for this sophisticated, swinging, soulful and sassy fathers day performance with Sidecar78, a Toronto saxophone quartet with a songbook containing everything from jazz and ragtime to classical and contemporary standa...
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
York Woods
Discover magic tricks to do at home with everyday objects. Get some fun magic props, and learn how to make your own! Watch amazing new tricks, practice sleight of hand techniques and explore different ways to apply new skills...
Fri Jun 07, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Mimico Centennial
This spectacular show introduces children to the principles of air pressure. The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create...
Mon Jun 03, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Join us in a thought-provoking panel discussion where we will explore the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. The speakers represent diverse disciplines including visual arts, music, and writing, and are all push...
Wed Jun 12, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Pop culture critic, podcaster and video-maker Matt Baume visits the Appel Salon to discuss his new book Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Armed with humour, wit and reams of research, Matt will share behind the scenes stories and examine t...
Tue Jun 04, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Join us for a Jazz concert in celebration of Pride Month! Janet Whiteway is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who has spent the past 20 years performing original music, playing in cover bands, and working...
Wed Jul 10, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Taylor Memorial
Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience. Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure! Scientists in Sc...
Tue May 28, 2024
1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Location:
Deer Park
Deer Park Library proudly presents a Japanese Tea Ceremony in honor of Asian Heritage Month. Experience the traditional art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about Japanese culture and the important philosophy behind the t...
Tue Jun 04, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
This is a two-part talk in collaboration with Special Collections and Rare Books. Learn about the history of bookbinding that includes a unique specimen from the 1400s, as well as other handmade books from the Sherlock Conan...
Thu May 30, 2024
1:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
**Sadly while this program is full, we will post a link to other sessions of this program** Please join us for a Japanese tea ceremony talk and demonstration, explaining the art and philosophy of the traditi...
Thu Jun 13, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Join us for a Jazz concert in celebration of Pride Month! Robert Ball (He / Him) is an artist who brings heart and passion to everything he does with a voice that is smooth as silk (BroadwayWorld.com), and with...
Wed Aug 07, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Taylor Memorial
Discover the festive and holistic art of Henna with Hina Yasir. Adorn gorgeous designs prepared with the plant leaves of Lawsonia Inermis (Henna), also infused with lavender essential oils. Registration required. Space is lim...
Thu Jul 18, 2024
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Palmerston
The Heiress - 1949 - 115 min - PG Based on Henry James' novel Washington Square. Catherine is a naive young woman who falls in love with a handsome young man named Morris. Despite her protests, her fath...
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
Are you a musician, poet, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the Toronto Reference Library Open Mic! Please note: stand-up comedy is no longer featured at this event. G...