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Icon of the event Teen Movie Night
Thu Oct 17, 2013 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Palmerston

Join us for a screening of a popular feature film of interest to teens in our spacious theatre. The movie title will be announced in September....

Icon of the event Impressionism in Music--With Rick Phillips, Sound Advice
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Linked to the late 19th century French movement in painting by Monet, Cezanne and Renoir, Musical Impressionism sought a new, subtle form of music, one that appealed more to the senses than the mind. More important than the s...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Oct 17
Icon of the event Love, Curiosity, Control: Why we Photograph Others
Wed Oct 16, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bloor/Gladstone

This presentation will consider approaches to and theories about the act of taking photographs of others, in relation to the art photography of Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Thomas Struth, and Nan Goldin, photojournalism of Ja...

Icon of the event Culture Days @ the Library: Bellydancing
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beaches

Dancer Evyenia Karmi will be offering a glimpse into the exotic world of bellydancing. Participants will observe a short choreography followed by a step by step breakdown of movements. Discover the mystique and glamour of th...

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Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Annette Street

This is your chance to sing, dance and drum on BIG POWWOW DRUMS!...

Icon of the event Console Gaming
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Play some old favourites on the PS3, 360, and Wii. Check out some recent titles.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 23
Icon of the event Storytelling For Adults
Wed Sep 18, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Eatonville

Summer Tales - Celebrate the end of summer with an "indoor picnic" and summer stories from members of Toronto's comedy and storytelling scenes. Register in person or by calling 416-394-5270.

Icon of the event 14A Crowd
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Enjoy a recent blockbuster at the library. Please note that films shown may be rated 14A.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 16
Icon of the event LGBTQ Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Share your latest literary discovery and discuss the selection of the month. Register in-branch or by calling 416.393.7674


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 04
Wed Oct 02
Icon of the event Summer Reading Club Party
Thu Aug 15, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Palmerston

Join us for the TD Summer Reading club wrap-up party. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and a new release film TBA....