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Icon of the event Teen Movie Night
Thu Oct 17, 2013 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Palmerston

Join us for a screening of a popular feature film of interest to teens in our spacious theatre. The movie title will be announced in September....

Icon of the event Impressionism in Music--With Rick Phillips, Sound Advice
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Linked to the late 19th century French movement in painting by Monet, Cezanne and Renoir, Musical Impressionism sought a new, subtle form of music, one that appealed more to the senses than the mind. More important than the s...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Oct 17
Icon of the event Love, Curiosity, Control: Why we Photograph Others
Wed Oct 16, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bloor/Gladstone

This presentation will consider approaches to and theories about the act of taking photographs of others, in relation to the art photography of Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Thomas Struth, and Nan Goldin, photojournalism of Ja...

Icon of the event Fall Festival
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

"House of Dracula" puppet show at 2:00 p.m. followed by face painting, and a craft activity presented by Art Starts.

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 Console Gaming
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Play some old favourites on the PS3, 360, and Wii. Check out some recent titles.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 23
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 14A Crowd
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Enjoy a recent blockbuster at the library. Please note that films shown may be rated 14A.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 16
Icon of the event Marvel Movie Marathon - The Avengers
Sat Sep 14, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cedarbrae

Joss Whedon, director of the Marvel movie The Avengers, has developed a TV show based on the Avenger's universe called Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D., premiering this month on ABC....

Icon of the event Marvel Movie Marathon - Iron Man
Fri Sep 13, 2013 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cedarbrae

Joss Whedon, director of the Marvel movie The Avengers, has developed a TV show based on the Avenger's universe called Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D., premiering this month on ABC....