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Icon of the event LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating: 19-35
Wed Jul 03, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bloor/Gladstone

Back by popular demand, Bloor/Gladstone Library is offering another LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating program. Bring your favourite book, CD, or DVD to discuss with other like-minded singles. Registration required. Space is limited...

Icon of the event The Magic & Comedy of IncrediBrent
Wed Jul 03, 2013 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodside Square

Children are invited to enjoy IncrediBrent's fast-paced, funny and amazing Magic Show. It will be an experience that you'll never forget! Registration begins June 3rd. Space is limited.

Icon of the event Italian Film: Sanguepazzo
Thu Jun 20, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Dufferin/St.Clair

Join us for an afternoon film in Italian to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. Valenti and Ferida - executed by partisans. Idolised by the public, a famous and infamous couple on and off screen. Stars of the Fascist endorsed '...

Icon of the event Luminato at the Library: Gala Reading
Thu Jun 20, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Join Claire Messud (pictured) and three of Canada's best-loved authors - Lisa Moore, Sheila Heti and Miranda Hill - for a gala reading. Hosted by Michael Redhill....

Icon of the event Spring Afternoon at the Movies
Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Intouchables (2011). An aristocratic quadriplegic man hires a man from the projects to be his personal attendant. In this comedic tale the two men learn from each other and develop an unusual friendship. A hit film in Fran...

Icon of the event Jeannette Walls
Fri Jun 14, 2013 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

The author of the best-selling memoir, "The Glass Castle" discusses her heartbreaking and redemptive new novel "The Silver Star" with CTV's Marci Ien....

Icon of the event Movie Night
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Palmerston

Watch a movie on a big screen and enjoy a new or classic film. For more information, please call 416-393-7680.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 13
Thu Jul 18
Thu Aug 15
Icon of the event Mesopotamia. ROM Exhibition  with curator Dr. Reichel
Tue Jun 11, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Park

Join Dr.Clemens Reichel, curator of the exhibition at the ROM, The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, as he discusses 3000 years of the legacy of Mesopotamia, its history and achievements through the spectacular artifacts disp...

Icon of the event Aboriginal Celebration Performance and Discussion
Tue Jun 11, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Join us in celebrating Canadian Aboriginal culture with a discussion and a performance of song, dance and drum. Presented by the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto....

Icon of the event Chuck Hughes (Sold Out)
Tue Jun 11, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Montreal chef and TV host Chuck Hughes discusses his new cookbook, "Chuck's Day Off" with The Morning Show's Liza Fromer....