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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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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tue May 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Deer ParkDeer 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...
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Les contes du voyageur par le Théâtre français de Toronto
Tue May 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: McGregor ParkRéfugié dans une cabane en bois rond en pleine tempête, le Voyageur a plus d'un tour dans son sac pour faire passer le temps. C'est l'heure, bien blottis contre le poêle à bois, de se raconter des histoires à faire rire et à...
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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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Wednesday Afternoon @ the Movies: Expend4bles
Wed May 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: WestonArmed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world's last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members...
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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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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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Books as Objects: From Antiquity to Modernity Talk
Tue Jun 04, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryThis 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...