Author Talks & Lectures
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Zain Bandali, Mehndi Boy
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: North York Central LibraryFamilies are invited to join children's author Zain Bandali as he discusses and leads an interactive activity about his debut book, Mehndi Boy. The story follows Tehzeeb, an artistic boy who dreams about becoming the most in-...
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Travel Talk: Baffin Island Nunavut
Sat Jun 22, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryHave you heard of the Akshayuk Pass in Baffin Island? Join Aviator Lola Reid Allin and her friends on her personally narrated, photographic chronicle of their challenging 10-day, 98-km Arctic camping adventure. During this tr...
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Meet author Terry Fallis
Thu Jul 04, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Victoria VillageToronto author Terry Fallis will read and discuss his new book ' A New Season.' A Q&A will follow. Join us!
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How Toronto Island Inspired a Mystery
Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryEver thought that the sandy beaches and leafy pathways of Toronto Island would be a perfect backdrop for murder? Join acclaimed writer Dianne Scott for her captivating presentation on How Toronto Island Inspired a Mystery....
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Making Comics with Kean Soo!
Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLearn how to write and draw comics & graphic novels with the award-winning creator of Jellaby and March Grand Prix! Kean will lead you through the foundations of creating fun, compelling characters, plot outlines, and...
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Local Author Talk - Edward Y.C. Lee and The Laundryman's Boy
Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryJoin author Edward Y. C. Lee as he discusses his debut novel, The Laundrymans Boy! Set in St. Catherines in 1913, The Laundrymans Boy follows 13-year-old Hoi Wing Woos struggles to build escape a life of hard l...