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Icon of the event Kick-starting Your Personal Memoir Using the Six Senses Workshop
Tue Jul 16, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Agincourt

Memoir is not only the story but is also the emotions the story brings back to you. Join author, editor and Canadian Authors Association Toronto branch Writer-in-Residence Sharon A. Crawford to get started writing your famil...

Icon of the event Saturday Afternoons @ Downsview Library
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm on recurring dates listed below
Downsview

Join the Downsview Library Children's department on Saturday afternoons for stories and a craft, or games and other activities for children ages 3 to 8. Call 416-395-5720 or email dokids@torontopubliclibrary.ca for more deta...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 01
Sat Jun 08
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 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 Kids Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Jan 12, 2013 - Sat Jun 29, 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 Learn to Camp!
Sat Jun 08, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Downsview

Thinking about going camping but don't know where to start?...

Icon of the event Game On!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Downsview

Bring your game face and challenge other teens in a variety of video games. Ages 13 and up. Register in person or call 416-395-5720 or email DOYAG@torontopubliclibrary.ca


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 21
Icon of the event Japanese Doll Making
Sat May 18, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Woodside Square

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month! Stretch the boundaries of craft, become a creator of a nesting doll using decorative painting techniques and methods of toy design. Participants must be 15 yrs or older. Registration begins A...

Icon of the event Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners
Tue Aug 13, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agincourt

Artist Asha will show you simple techniques for creating beautiful paintings in this fabulous medium. Art materials will be supplied. Space is limited. Ages 15 and up. For more details and to register, call 416-396-8950. Loca...

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.