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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 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 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  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 S?mores and Demented Parlour Games
Thu Jul 11, 2013 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North York Central Library

(Ages 13 -19)...

Icon of the event Family Movie Thursdays
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Danforth/Coxwell

Come and watch a movie on the big screen!...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 08
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 Tea and Entertainment
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Every Friday enjoy a wide variety of films followed by refreshments in the auditorium. For more information, call the Language, Literature and Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jul 05
Fri Jul 12
Fri Jul 19
Fri Jul 26
Fri Aug 02
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