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Icon of the event MAP Family Saturdays - Toronto Zoo at Thorncliffe
Sat Oct 05, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thorncliffe

Do you know which bear survives by eating bamboo only? Which bear enjoys taking a long winter's nap? Learn more about the Toronto Zoo's three bears: the giant panda, grizzly bear and polar bear, and the "bear" essentials th...

Icon of the event Glass Painting Workshop
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sanderson

In collaboration with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network, the Toronto Public Library is hosting over 40 Toronto-based artists and arts organizations in a celebration of arts and culture at library branches throug...

Icon of the event Culture Days: Re-enacting Greek Myths
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 11:00 am - 11:00 am
Dufferin/St.Clair

Child volunteers from the audience re-enact famous scenes from Greek mythology, such as Perseus and the Medusa, birth of the Olympians, Odysseus and the Cyclops, adventures of Hercules, and the Trojan Horse with help from Pat...

Icon of the event Saturday Family Films
2:00 pm - 2:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Sanderson

Join us for a free screening everyone can enjoy! For film details contact the branch closer to the date at 416-393-7653.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Sep 14
Sat Oct 12
Icon of the event Friday Films @ 4
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Thorncliffe

A half-hour of book and story-based movies. For children ages 4 - 8. Drop-in. Contact the branch at 416-396-3865 for more information.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Sep 13
Fri Sep 20
Fri Oct 04
Fri Oct 11
Icon of the event Books to Films: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Thu Sep 05, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Rexdale

Join Debra and Nicole as they explore books that should never have been adapted into films, books that should be, and disasters waiting to happen. Light refreshments will be served.

Icon of the event Swallowing Clouds: A  4 Day Dance & Literacy Program
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Dufferin/St.Clair

Working with professional dancers, musicians and authors,...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Aug 26
Tue Aug 27
Wed Aug 28
Thu Aug 29
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 Aug 21
Wed Sep 18
Wed Oct 16
Icon of the event The Modern (and Ancient) Applications of Graffiti Art
Thu Aug 15, 2013 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dufferin/St.Clair

Graffiti has forever held an interesting place in society, from the earliest works of art ever found to the $500,000 Banksy paintings. Come and explore the current and historical roles of graffiti with graffiti artists, Max S...

Icon of the event The Hiss-tory of Snakes
Wed Aug 14, 2013 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sanderson

What are snakes? How do they behave? What kinds are there? Are they dangerous? This interactive slide show answers these questions and more. Children also have an opportunity to meet live snakes!...