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Icon of the event Chinese Brush Painting
Wed May 22, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Don Mills

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, learn the basic techniques of the beautiful and ancient art of Chinese Brush Painting with Sinyi Chow. Art materials supplied. Space is limited; please call 416-395-5710 to register.

Icon of the event Reconnect to Your Photos!
Thu May 30, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Don Mills

How can you get your photos out of the shoebox and beyond the computer? In this presentation, consultant Georgel La More will give you tips for getting organized and finding solutions that reconnect you with your memories thr...

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 Street Smarts - Safe Cycling Workshop presented by Cycle Toronto
Sat Jun 15, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dufferin/St.Clair

Learn the rules. Learn your rights. Learn the skills to ride with confidence. Cycle Toronto's interactive Street Smarts workshops cover the benefits of commuting by bicycle, laws that govern cyclists and motorists, techniques...

Icon of the event Knitting and Crocheting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eatonville

Learn how to knit or crochet. Brush up on the basics, share your skills or learn a few new tricks. Drop in. Please bring your own needles, hooks and yarn. Mar. 13,Apr. 10,May 8,Jun. 12 - Knitting; Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 2...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 22
Wed Jun 12
Icon of the event It's Dominoes Time!
Wed May 22, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Join us for a game (or two) of dominoes. Open to beginners and experienced players alike. This game is great for improving concentration and logic skills while making new friends. To register call, 416-394-1000.

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 SHCHUKA IDOL (Ages 6 - 12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Maria A. Shchuka

IT?S BACK!!! Show off your talent to our judges and you could be the next Shchuka Idol! Drop-in....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Fri May 31
Icon of the event DRAGON STORIES (Ages 6 ? 12)
Wed May 22, 2013 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Join us for dragon stories and a dragon puppet craft. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. on the main floor. Space is limited....

Icon of the event SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES (Ages 6 ? 12)
Tue May 21, 2013 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Enjoy the story of "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" and make origami cranes. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. on the main floor. Space is limited....