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Icon of the event Kids Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Sep 21, 2013 - Sat Dec 21, 2013
Gerrard/Ashdale

Chess in the Library is a student-volunteer run program. Kids ages up to 13 years can play casual chess and CFC & CMA rated games. Saturdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Icon of the event Basic Photography
Tue Sep 17, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Taylor Memorial

Master the basic elements of photography and learn how to use your digital camera to take pictures of your children and love it. This one hour class will go over different camera settings with focus on aperture, ISO and shutt...

Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly casual setting....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 11
Wed Sep 18
Icon of the event Adults' Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Sep 07, 2013 - Sat Dec 28, 2013
Gerrard/Ashdale

Play casual chess for ages 13 years and up. Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Icon of the event Building with Lego and Other Fun Stuff
Thu Aug 08, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverdale

Come build something big, small or in-between! We'll supply the lego, you supply the imagination. For children ages 3+. Drop in, no registration required.

Icon of the event Glam Hands
Sat Jul 27, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverdale

Teens, tweens and others are invited to explore the glam and glitzy art of manicure! Have fun, get inspired and introduced to ideas and techniques for creative fingernails. Please register in advance at 416-393-7720 or at Ri...

Icon of the event Tatting Anyone?
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used for jewelry, decorations, edgings and so much more. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 27
Sat Aug 24
Icon of the event Origami Workshop
Fri Jul 26, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverdale

John Jay Guppie of the Origami Society of Toronto presents new models in non-traditional origami. Easy to make, all paper provided. For children 7+. Please register in advance at 416-393-7720 or at Riverdale branch.

Icon of the event Summer Movies @ Maryvale
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Maryvale

Join us as we travel to distant lands on the big screen. Bring your own refreshments. Ages 6 & up. Limited to first 30. Free tickets will be given at 1:30 pm.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 08
Icon of the event Board Games!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Danforth/Coxwell

Rob and his staff from Comics & More will be bringing in different board games for you to play. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 yrs....


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 12