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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 Movie and Popcorn
11:00 am - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

Enjoy a family movie on a big screen.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Sep 14
Icon of the event Movie For Teens
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

Looking for something to do? Why not come to the library and watch a movie on a big screen.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Sep 06
Icon of the event Old Time Ways Concert
Wed Jul 31, 2013 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
North York Central Library

Watch Sheesham and Lotus, historians of "old time" Appalachian Mountain music, play on the fiddle, banjo and all sorts of found objects. They pass on methods for music making when instruments were scarce, and families entert...

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  Blues Concert
Wed Jul 24, 2013 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
North York Central Library

Don't miss this award winning blues duo Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley. "It's a rare and good thing when two talented performers join forces," DownBeat Magazine. Auditorium. Register by calling (416) 395-5639.

Icon of the event TD Summer Reading Club Puppet Show
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Long Branch

Puppet Show: Harry By the Sea. When a wave washes over Harry the Dog and covers him in seaweed, he is mistaken for a monster. For children 4 years and up. Groups must call ahead to book. Free tickets available 30 minutes befo...

Icon of the event Movie and Popcorn
11:00 am - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

Enjoy a family movie on a big screen.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 20
Sat Aug 17
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.