Upcoming Dates:
- Wed Jun 26
- Wed Jul 24
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Tue Jun 04, 2024
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
Runnymede
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with a lively discussion of Tomson Highway's memoir, Permanent Astonishment. Winner of the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction, Permanent Astonishment explo...
Fri Jun 07, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Runnymede
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with a lively discussion of Tomson Highway's memoir, Permanent Astonishment. Winner of the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction, Permanent Astonishment explo...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Mon May 27, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Malvern
Attention, culinary enthusiasts! Whether you're embarking on your culinary journey or already a seasoned cook, we invite you to be a part of the Cookbook Club. Every month, take a cookbook home, experiment with a recipe, and...
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...
Wed May 29, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Mount Pleasant
Are you a book lover of all types of thrillers, mystery with twists, cliffhangers and more? Join our new Wednesday afternoon book club! Copies available at the front desk! May Title: Holly by Steven King...
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...
Mon Jun 24, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Malvern
Attention, culinary enthusiasts! Whether you're embarking on your culinary journey or already a seasoned cook, we invite you to be a part of the Cookbook Club. Every month, take a cookbook home, experiment with a recipe, and...
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...