Upcoming Dates:
- Sat May 25
- Sat Jun 15
2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Join the book club hosted by The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy! Each month we will read a book from a different sub-genre such as space opera, high fantasy, cyberpunk and more. Dates and books ar...
Thu May 30, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Alderwood
Join us for an informal discussion of "The Widow" by Fiona Barton. Described as an "electrifying debut thriller," this novel is full of twists and turns. Copies available to borrow from the branch. Drop-in....
Mon Jun 10, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to the Memoir Book Club, a safe space to explore and discuss the lived experiences of others as they remember, reminisce, and reflect on their own personal lives. No registration required. Drop in! June 10...
Wed May 29, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
Location:
Parliament Street
Are you interested in joining a book club but don't have much time? Check out the Short Book Club at Toronto Public Library's Parliament Street branch. We meet to discuss books that are 250 pages or less. In May we...
Wed Jun 26, 2024
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Location:
Barbara Frum
Get exposed to different genres and formats and meet up once a month for fun discussions and activities based on the book of the month. This program is at the Barbara Frum Branch's 1st Floor Story Room. For June, w...
5:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Parliament Street
Writers Collective of Canada is offering community writing workshops! Materials provided. No experience required! Beginners are welcome. Offered in partnership with the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) which is...
Thu Jun 06, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Parkdale
Join us the last Wednesday of the month as we discuss 2SLGBTQ+ titles in a fun and welcoming space. Copies of monthly titles will be available at the Parkdale branch or as an ebook on the Libby app. Drop in, no re...
Sat Jun 01, 2024
1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Join us at Lillian H. Smith for Children?s Book Club. This month?s book is Fortunately, the Milk by award-winning author, Neil Gaiman. Description: While picking up milk for his children's cereal, a father is abduc...
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
St. James Town
Enjoy light refreshments and learn about some fabulous books from a library staff member. A fun way to discover new authors and titles and find your next great read!
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
College/Shaw
The group invites new and experienced poets of all ages to bring their work to our monthly meetings! Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review by other attendees. The group will listen to you read your poem and offer con...
Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
High Park
Come and join us the second Wednesday of every month to discuss a variety of books in a fun and friendly atmosphere. New members are always welcome. No registration required. In June, we are reading Fun Home: A Fam...
4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Kennedy/Eglinton
Poetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach. Shelly̷...
Thu Jun 13, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Yorkville
The Thursday Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm. We discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. To register please email Zoe: zjohnstone@tpl.ca If you identify as a person with a disa...
Thu Aug 01, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Welcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
Wed May 29, 2024
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Location:
Barbara Frum
Get exposed to different genres and formats and meet up once a month for fun discussions and activities based on the book of the month. This program is at the Barbara Frum branch's 1st Floor Story Room. For May, we...
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Barbara Frum
Join us to discuss great books written by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour) authors! New members are always welcome. Check-out your copy in-branch or get your ebook/audiobook copy by downloading Libby App by Ove...
Tue Jun 25, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Annette Street
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of a good book. June's title is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The Sympathizer follows a Viet Cong agent as he spies on a South Vietnamese arm...
Thu Jun 27, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Alderwood
This month?s book club selection is Our Souls at Night, by Kent Haruf "a quiet tale of love and second chances". Copies available through the circulation desk. If you identify as a person with a d...