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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 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 Summer Adults' Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Jul 06, 2013 - Sat Aug 31, 2013
Gerrard/Ashdale

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

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 Long Branch Historical Society
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Regular meetings of the Long Branch Historical Society followed by a presentation of local history. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 18
Icon of the event Bracelet Making
Sat Jun 15, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Eglinton Square

Drop in and make a funky bracelet for you and your friends. No registration required. For school-aged children.