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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 Halloween Movie
Fri Oct 11, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Perth/Dupont

Come and enjoy the 1993 classic-Hocus Pocus-...

Icon of the event Culture Days@the Library:Thai Dance: Learn & Enjoy Thai Dramatic Arts with Tdat!
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Agincourt

Tdot Tdat presents a show like no other. Participants will learn and practice the body language of basic postures and gestures that make Thai dance special. Throughout this crash course, performances will feature the beauty a...

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 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 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
Icon of the event LGBTQ Book Club
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bloor/Gladstone

Share your latest literary discovery and discuss the selection of the month. Register in-branch or by calling 416.393.7674


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 04
Wed Oct 02
Icon of the event World Traveller Bracelet
Wed Aug 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Woodside Square

Children will make a bracelet representing their world travels! Registration begins July 26th. Ages 7 and up.

Icon of the event The Hiss-Story of Snakes
Wed Aug 21, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Woodside Square

Want to find out about snakes? See a slide show and meet a real live snake! Ages 7-12. Registration begins July 22nd.