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Icon of the event TD Summer Reading Club Puppet Show
Wed Aug 07, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spadina Road

Celebrate a summer full of reading! Join us for the puppet show "Light's Out" followed by an adventure treasure hunt. All ages.

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 Tween Thursdays
Thu Jul 18, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Barbara Frum

Are you between the ages of 9-16 and looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer? Than join us for Tween Thursdays at the Barbara Frum Branch. Make some new friends and share some laughs while making friendship...

Icon of the event Travel Memory Box
Wed Jul 17, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Woodside Square

Decorate a box to store all your travel memorabilia. All materials provided. Registration begins June 14th. Ages 4+

Icon of the event Chess Club
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Barbara Frum

Interested in playing chess? Then join Barbara Frum�s Chess Club. Have fun playing chess while you improve your critical thinking skills. Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Register by calling 416-395-5440...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jul 12
Fri Jul 19
Fri Jul 26
Fri Aug 02
Fri Aug 09
Icon of the event Knitter's Drop-In
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Would you like to share your love of knitting? Want to learn how to knit? Bring your own needles or use ones provided.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Icon of the event TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party!
Fri Jun 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spadina Road

Register for the TD Summer Reading Club to get your FREE TD Summer Reading Club kit and join us some for some outdoor fun with sidewalk chalk and bubble blowing! All ages.

Icon of the event Spring into Spring by planting a flower
Fri Jun 07, 2013 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Woodside Square

Children will decorate flower pots and plant a special flower that will bloom for spring! Ages 5 and up. Register in person or by phone. Space is limited.

Icon of the event Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Bringing the Outdoors In. Exchange seeds and plants. Meet local gardeners, participate in gardening events. Contact: 416-347-5449 or info@legsetobicoke.ca


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 06
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...