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Icon of the event Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Join in a monthly discussion on selected books. Call 416-394-5320 to obtain more information.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 30
Icon of the event Tatting Anyone?
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used for jewelry, decorations, edgings and so much more. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 27
Sat Aug 24
Icon of the event Summer Storytelling Evening
Thu Jul 18, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gerrard/Ashdale

Join us for the 8th Annual Summer Storytelling Evening. Enjoy a magical evening of stories on the patio in the heart of the Gerrard India Bazaar. All ages are welcome.

Icon of the event TD Summer Reading Club Storytelling
Tue Jul 16, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Long Branch

Telling stories from around the world, Storyteller, Neil Marlow tells stories for children 6 years and up. Groups must call ahead to book. Free tickets available 30 minutes before the program.

Icon of the event History of Carnival
Sat Jul 06, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm
York Woods

A Carnival Researcher shows how the Caribbean Carnival has connections with European and African roots and some Asian (Indian) influence. He makes the connection between the Caribbean, Italy and France. The talk will be visu...

Icon of the event Knitter's Drop-In
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Would you like to share your love of knitting? Want to learn how to knit? Bring your own needles or use ones provided.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Icon of the event GO to the movies!
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Join us for a fun family movie! Arrive at the library early to make sure you get a seat. Groups of 10 or more please call to register at (416) 395-5980....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 03
Wed Jul 17
Wed Jul 31
Wed Aug 14
Wed Aug 28
Icon of the event Seniors' Cultural Tea
Mon Jun 24, 2013 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Goldhawk Park

Join us for song, dance and socializing! All seniors welcome, no registration required.

Icon of the event Tea and Movie
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Cliffcrest

Join us for classics, documentaries and new releases. Call or visit to find out what's playing 416-396-8916.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 19
Icon of the event The Wisdom Box - an Aboriginal Celebration
Sat Jun 15, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kennedy/Eglinton

An interactive family program. Each item in the Wisdom Box has its own story, full of history and significance in First Nations Culture. Presented by the Native Canadian Center of Toronto.