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Icon of the event Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners
Tue Aug 13, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agincourt

Artist Asha will show you simple techniques for creating beautiful paintings in this fabulous medium. Art materials will be supplied. Space is limited. Ages 15 and up. For more details and to register, call 416-396-8950. Loca...

Icon of the event Chess In The Library
10:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Brookbanks

Featuring casual chess, Blitz and CFC-rated games. Saturday mornings 10:00 am - 12:00 noon


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jun 22
Sat Jun 29
Sat Jul 06
Sat Jul 13
Sat Jul 20
Icon of the event Chess for Success
Ongoing event running from Mon Jul 01, 2013 - Sat Aug 31, 2013
York Woods

Chessboards will be borrowed with a valid library card. No registration. Please ask staff at the front desk.

Icon of the event Chess for Success
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Join the York Woods Chess Club. Have fun playing chess, while you improve your critical thinking skills...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 27
Icon of the event Ready, set GO!
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Games, crafts and activities for the school aged crowd....


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 08
Icon of the event Kick-starting Your Personal Memoir Using the Six Senses Workshop
Tue Jul 16, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Agincourt

Memoir is not only the story but is also the emotions the story brings back to you. Join author, editor and Canadian Authors Association Toronto branch Writer-in-Residence Sharon A. Crawford to get started writing your famil...

Icon of the event Personal Safety and Home Security Workshop
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop focuses on important safety topics including how to prevent assault and injury, ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime, and tips on securing your home and property. For more information and to re...

Icon of the event Chess in the Library
Ongoing event running from Fri Jan 04, 2013 - Tue Dec 31, 2013
Bridlewood

Enjoy a chess game with your friends or challenge others while you improve your critical thinking skills. Every Friday 6-8 pm.Children Grade 1-6. Registration required.

Icon of the event Play Oware
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Play one of the oldest board game, OWARE. Brush up on your skills and challenge other teens to compete with you. Lots of fun!!! Register in person or call 416-395-5980....


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 06
Sat Jul 20
Sat Aug 17
Icon of the event Writing Workshop for Teens with Karen Krossing
Mon Jul 22, 2013 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Agincourt

How can real life inspire story ideas? Explore how moments such as an early memory as a child, a conversation overheard on the bus or your family history can spark fictional or memoir writing. With fresh and inspiring story-s...