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Art Exhibits: Move to be Still by Lucy Dawei Peng
Thu May 02, 2024 - Thu May 30, 2024
Location: Bloor/GladstoneThroughout May, artist Lucy Daewi Peng's work is on display at Bloor Gladstone branch. The exhibit is called: Move to be Still. Lucy is fascinated by biology, the natural world, and the magic of science. She characterizes her...
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Branch Art Exhibits: Walled Kingdom by Daniel Ignacio
Thu May 02, 2024 - Thu May 30, 2024
Location: AgincourtThroughout May, artist Daniel Ignacio's work is on display at Agincourt branch. The exhibit is called: Walled Kingdom. Daniel is a contemporary visual artist and author who characterizes his whole body of work as a "gathering...
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Tautuktavuk What We See (Inuit film screening)
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryMade 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...
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tue May 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Bloor/GladstoneReina Sakao, known as Madame Matcha from Montreal, will be in Toronto to offer a Japanese Chabako tea ceremony. Reina is a fourth generation member of a tea house family in Japan. Come join us to have some matcha and share a...
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Rob Harvilla: 60 Songs that Explain the '90s
Wed May 29, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryWriter and podcaster Rob Harvilla visits the Appel Salon to regale music lovers with tales from his new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, a companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify. The 1990s were a chaotic...
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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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Obaasan's Boots with Lara Jean Okihiro
Fri May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryThe Society and Recreation department of the North York Central Library presents Lara Jean Okihiro speaking about her book Obaasan's Boots. No registration required. Book synopsis: Cousins Lou and Charlotte don't...
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Books as Objects: Bookbinding Workshop
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibrarySpend an afternoon learning the basics of bookbinding and the tools of the trade. In this beginner workshop, students will learn two simple softcover bindings. This is a hands-on class and everyone will leave with two small s...
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Eye on AI: AI and Creators
Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin 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...
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Henna Art Workshop - **** FULL ****
Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Albert CampbellDiscover the art of henna and learn about its history, recipe and traditions. Led by Henna Artist, Hina Yasir. All materials provided. Registration is required. To register, please call 416-396-8890, or speak to st...