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Ghost Phenomena: Discoveries of the Searcher Group
Sat May 11, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: WychwoodFor paranormal enthusiasts and people curious about paranormal research and investigations, this presentation by Peter Roe of the Searcher Group introduces and details the work of Canada's oldest, most reputable and accomplis...
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May Movie - Emma
Thu May 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: PalmerstonJane Austen's beloved comedy is reimagined in this adaptation of Emma. In this satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic blunders. Starring Anya...
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Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man (2005) Screening
Fri May 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryHow far would you go to study and advocate for conservation of a particular animal? T This month, we?ll be watching Werner Herzog?s gripping and thought-provoking documentary, Grizzly Man. The film is o...
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Gayageum Music Concert
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: AgincourtExperience the enchanting sounds of the Gayageum, a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument, presented by Roa Lee. In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, the concert will include classic, jazz and pop renditions wit...
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Traditional Lion Dance
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: PalmerstonCelebrate Asian Heritage Month at Palmerston as the Chinatown Community Lion Dance Group performs the traditional Lion Dance with drumming, cymbals and the Chinese Lion Costume. The performance will be pre-ceded by a short ta...
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Play Reading Circle
Mon May 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us on the last Monday of every month as we gather to read a play aloud together. May's play is: If We Were Birds by Erin Shields Registration required. For more information or to register please con...
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Food Sovereignty in Canada: A Black Farmer's Perspective
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: York WoodsFood sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, food sov...
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Book Launch: Nora Gold and Gary Barwin
Thu May 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: WychwoodNora Gold, author of ?In Sickness and in Health /Yom Kippur in a Gym?, and Gary Barwin, author of ?Imagining imagining: Essays in Language, Identity and Infinity?, launch their new books at the Wychwood branch. Dr...
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Japanese Tea Ceremony - FULL PROGRAM
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...
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Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble Mini Concert
Thu May 30, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: PalmerstonCelebrate Asian Heritage Month here at Palmerston with the Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble. Enjoy a concert featuring traditional Chinese instruments. The program covers a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese instrumen...