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Icon of the event Tween Fest: Rastafari Arts & Kulcha Festival
Thu Aug 15, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
York Woods

Enjoy music, dance and theatre performances by tweens, ages 8-14. No registration.

Icon of the event Ramadan: How to Make Fast Food Fast
Fri Aug 09, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
York Woods

Learn how to prepare some tasty fast-breaking foods for Ramadan. Share your recipes with other teens. Register in person or call 416-395-5980.

Icon of the event Use Your Words: Workshops for Emerging Writers
Sat Jul 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Find inspiration and hone your craft with some of the hottest writers in Toronto. For young writers 16-30. Sheila Heti's book How Should a Person Be? was chosen by The New York Times as one of the 100 Best Books of 2012. Cont...

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 Use Your Words: Workshops for Emerging Writers
Sat Jul 13, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Find inspiration and hone your craft with some of the hottest writers in Toronto. For young writers 16-30. Dalton Higgins (Vibe, The Source). Dalton inhabits the worlds of digital culture, hip hop and popular culture - and co...

Icon of the event Teen Talent Show
Sat Jul 13, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Don Mills

Do you sing, love to dance, do stand-up comedy, recite poetry or play an instrument? Do you have a unique talent??? Showcase it at the Teen Talent Show. If you are between the ages of 12 and 19 and would like to perform, just...

Icon of the event Tea And Movies
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Don Mills

Join us on Friday afternoons at 2:00 for a series of classic films! No registration required. Tea and coffee will be served before the movies....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jul 12
Fri Aug 09
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 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 Wisdom Box
Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Annette Street

Native culture uses many earthy objects to honour their tradition and history. Join elder Cheryle Jacobs as we unpack the Wisdom Box and learn about First Nations life and culture. For all ages.