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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 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 Oil Pastels for Beginners
Tue May 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lillian H. Smith

Learn how to make paintings in the style of Jackson Pollack, using oil pastels. Instructor Asha will teach the basics of oil pastels in this hands-on class for beginners. Call 416-393-7746 to register.

Icon of the event Wii Gaming - Mario Kart
Wed Aug 07, 2013 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Woodside Square

Kids will have fun competing against each other. All skill levels welcome. Registration begins July 5th. Space is limited. Ages 6-9 yrs.

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 Celebrating Italian Heritage Month - Learn Italian!
Thu Jun 20, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Downsview

Have some Italian for lunch - nouns, not gnocchi!...

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

Icon of the event Teen Gaming
Wed Aug 07, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Woodside Square

Teens will enjoy competing against each other playing Wii. Registration begin July 5th. Ages 13+.