Upcoming Dates:
- Wed Jun 05
- Wed Jun 19
- Wed Jul 03
- Wed Jul 17
Mon Jun 03, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Brentwood
Join us for an in-person discussion of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. This book is available in many formats. There are limited copies available for pickup at Brentwood Library main desk. Drop...
Tue Jun 04, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Brentwood
Join us for an in-person discussion of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. This book is available in many formats. There are limited copies available for pickup at Brentwood Library main desk. Drop...
10:00 am
- 11:30 am
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Leaside
**Writer's group is currently full but you can ask to be added to the waitlist** Join a creative and safe environment for writers of all levels! Bring your written work with you and volunteer to share your work wit...
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Parkdale
Do you find it hard to express your feelings about the climate crisis? The Keeping Cool Club's Writers' Workshop is the place to find your voice in a supportive, creative environment with experienced facilitators. Unique prom...
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...
Sat Jun 08, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Parliament Street
Looking for your next great read? Learn about some fabulous (and maybe not-so-fabulous) books from a library staff member, and share what you've been reading. A fun way to discover new authors and titles! Drop in,...
Mon Jun 10, 2024
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Authors Nora Gold and Gary Barwin present their brilliant new books and discuss a wide range of topics including Jewish identity and experience in the contemporary world, the nature of creativity, the writing process, their l...
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...
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...
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...
Thu Jun 13, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Join us for this interactive workshop sharing and writing letters to your younger self about coming out as a member of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Author Debra Anderson leads this workshop. Debra is a recipient of th...
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...
Sat Jun 15, 2024
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Location:
Agincourt
"Join the Scarborough Poetry Club for DiVERSE City: a celebration of poetry in our community. Featuring readings by Toronto Poet Laureate Lillian Allen, SPC Co-founder Jeevan Bhagwat, Toronto poet Patrick Connors and guests f...
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!
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
For those of us who may see ourselves as a "work in progress," come learn and grow together with a selection of classic and popular personal development titles. Join us on the third Thursday of each month from 7-8...
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
Our stories matter, and it's worth taking the time to delve into the past and write memories down - for the self, for family, for posterity. Beth Kaplan, author of five nonfiction books and writing teacher for thre...
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...
6:30 pm
- 8:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
S. Walter Stewart
New and experienced writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays are welcome! The group is led by editor and author Sharon A. Crawford. Please call 416-396-3975 for information, or email Sharon A. Crawfo...
Wed Jun 26, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
New Toronto
Would you enjoy discussing a book with other readers? Join the New Toronto Book Club! To borrow a library copy of the book or for more information call 416-394-5350 or visit the branch. If you identify...
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...