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Icon of the event Syria in Crisis
Tue May 28, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Syria is an ancient country and it plays an important geo-strategic regional role. When the current conflict began, the Syrian "opposition" called for "regime change" and forced the government into a non-compromising position...

Icon of the event Monday Night at the Movies: Classics for the Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Port Union

Join us this summer for great classic movies. Free admission and you can bring your own refreshments. Contact the branch for a list of movie titles.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 12
Icon of the event Highlights of the ROM and Mesopotamia Exhibit
Mon Sep 16, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Iconic objects from the Royal Ontario Museum's collection and the Mesopotamia blockbuster exhibition are presented by the ROM Volunteers, Outreach Committee.

Icon of the event Conrad Black (SOLD OUT)
Tue Jun 04, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Tickets for this event are now sold out. We will have a rush line on the day of the event starting at 6 p.m....

Icon of the event Knitting Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albion

For Knitters of all skill levels. Come join a fun and lively group of crafters.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 02
Tue Jul 09
Tue Jul 16
Tue Jul 23
Tue Jul 30
Icon of the event Jeannette Walls
Fri Jun 14, 2013 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

The author of the best-selling memoir, "The Glass Castle" discusses her heartbreaking and redemptive new novel "The Silver Star" with CTV's Marci Ien....

Icon of the event Film Thursdays @ Danforth/Coxwell
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Danforth/Coxwell

April 25 - Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. May 30 - Looper. June 27 - Argo. Last Thursday of each month at 1 pm.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 27
Icon of the event 2013 June Callwood Lecture: Mark Tewksbury
Mon May 27, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

"Straight Talk from a Gay Jock: Stories from a Reluctant Activist in Sport." Mark Tewksbury, gold medal Olympian and chef de mission for the 2012 Games delivers the annual June Callwood lecture. Hosted by CTV's Seamus O'Rega...

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 Movie Night
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Palmerston

Watch a movie on a big screen and enjoy a new or classic film. For more information, please call 416-393-7680.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 13
Thu Jul 18
Thu Aug 15