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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 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 Console gaming @ Your Library
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

School your opponents in a frezy of awesomeness. Prove you have the legendary skills to challenge others using a variety of different gaming systems. Register in person or call 416-395-5980


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jul 12
Fri Aug 16
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 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 Knitters' Circle
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Northern Elms

Share your love of knitting or simply come and learn how to knit.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 03
Wed Jul 10
Wed Jul 17
Wed Jul 24
Wed Jul 31
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:
Wed Jul 03
Wed Jul 17
Wed Jul 31
Wed Aug 14
Wed Aug 28
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 Lego Club
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albert Campbell

Come build and share your LEGO masterpieces at the library! LEGO pieces will be provided. Drop-in. For more information visit the branch or call 416-396-8890.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 20
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...