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Icon of the event I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts!?: Exploring Toronto's Haunted History
Thu Oct 10, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Central Library

Join us for a ghostly evening just in time for Halloween as we explore some of Toronto's most famous haunted locations. Jason Kucherawy, of Tourguys.ca, will provide a fascinating talk around Toronto's haunted heritage and a...

Icon of the event Canadian Opera Company:  Wayne Gooding on Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes
Thu Oct 10, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Central Library

The 2013/2014 season of Opera Talks opens with an engaging chat led by Opera Canada editor Wayne Gooding on the Canadian Opera Company's upcoming production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes. Gooding's talk mixes tantalizing...

Icon of the event Culture Days: Re-enacting Greek Myths
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 11:00 am - 11:00 am
Dufferin/St.Clair

Child volunteers from the audience re-enact famous scenes from Greek mythology, such as Perseus and the Medusa, birth of the Olympians, Odysseus and the Cyclops, adventures of Hercules, and the Trojan Horse with help from Pat...

Icon of the event Culture Days with Ballet Jörgen
Fri Sep 27, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Central Library

Canada's fifth largest ballet company with over 120 performances annually, Ballet Jörgen introduces ballet to over 50,000 people across North America. Enjoy a chat and demonstrations on the making of ballet, elements of chor...

Icon of the event Culture Days @ the Library: The Birth of Trickster
Fri Sep 27, 2013 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Gerrard/Ashdale

In collaboration with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network, Toronto Public Library hosts over 40 Toronto-based artists and arts organizations in a celebration of arts and culture at library branches throughout the ...

Icon of the event Teen Coffee House
Thu Sep 19, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
North York Central Library

(Ages 13 -19)...

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 Ai Wei Wei: a Powerful and Controversial Figure in Contemporary Chinese Art
Tue Sep 17, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Central Library

Yi Gu, art historian, University of Toronto, discusses one of Asia?s most prolific, provocative and significant artists today. Register at (416) 395-5639.

Icon of the event Ai WeiWei: a Powerful and Controversial Figure in Contemporary Chinese Art
Tue Sep 17, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North York Central Library

Yi Gu, art historian, University of Toronto, discusses one of Asia?s most prolific, provocative and significant artists today. Register at (416) 395-5639.

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

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


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 09
Mon Sep 16
Mon Sep 23
Mon Sep 30
Mon Oct 07