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Icon of the event Use Your Words: Workshops for emerging writers
Sat Jul 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Sheila Heti's book How Should a Person Be? was chosen by The New York Times as one of the 100 Best Books of 2012. Contemporary culture is her beat. For writers 16-30.

Icon of the event 2013 June Callwood Lecture: Mark Tewksbury
Mon May 27, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

"Straight Talk from a Gay Jock: Stories from a Reluctant Activist in Sport." Mark Tewksbury, gold medal Olympian and chef de mission for the 2012 Games delivers the annual June Callwood lecture. Hosted by CTV's Seamus O'Rega...

Icon of the event Travel Talk: Vienna
Thu May 23, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rexdale

Enjoy a cup of tea while one of Rexdale's resident travellers takes you on a visual journey to Vienna.

Icon of the event East End Storytellers Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Morningside

Open to storytellers of all levels including those just learning to share and tell stories. Story-listeners are also welcome. Share your love of stories and storytelling with others in a supportive environment. All are welcom...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jul 17
Icon of the event Summer Afternoon at the Movies
Tue Aug 20, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Beat the heat by watching new and classic film in the Beeton Auditorium on the first floor. Full list of film titles available in June. Program dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27

Icon of the event Console Gaming (Wii & XBOX)
Sat Jun 01, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
McGregor Park

Join us for two hours of fun gaming organized by our Youth Advisory Group. Various Wii and XBOX games are available. Bring your friends and make new ones. Show your skills and challenge each other.

Icon of the event Conrad Black (SOLD OUT)
Tue Jun 04, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Tickets for this event are now sold out. We will have a rush line on the day of the event starting at 6 p.m....

Icon of the event Tales from the Turret
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm on recurring dates listed below
Morningside

Listen to original and compelling tales of yore told by storyteller, Adele. This is a storytelling evening for adults, not families or children.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 22
Icon of the event Summer Afternoon at the Movies
Tue Aug 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Beat the heat by watching new and classic film in the Beeton Auditorium on the first floor. Full list of film titles available in June. Program dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27

Icon of the event Summer Afternoon at the Movies
Tue Jul 30, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Beat the heat by watching new and classic film in the Beeton Auditorium on the first floor. Full list of film titles available in June. Program dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27