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...
Sat May 25, 2024
2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Join award-winning author Erin Silver for a creative writing workshop where you'll write a story inspired by your heritage. Discover Erin's journey to becoming author, learn about Jewish artists who've influenced her, and dis...
3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Richview
Love reading? Short on time? Join us for the Short Book Club where we will be discussing a book that is 300 pages or less each month! We meet on the last Tuesday of the month. No registration is required and new members...
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...
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 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...
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
- 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
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...
7:00 pm
- 8:15 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
North York Central Library
Join us on the last Thursday of the month for a lively book discussion led by a librarian! Regular print copies of this month's choice, "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng, are available from the reference...
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....
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...
Wed Jun 05, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Join a few of our librarians for a chat about our favourite reads on a chosen theme! This month the theme is: All in the Family Come find inspiration for your next read, add some books to your to-be-rea...
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
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...
Fri Jun 07, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
The Culture and Technology Book club brings readers together once a month to discuss new and classic texts that raise important questions about the way technology transforms our cultural and political lives. The group will re...
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
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...
Fri Jun 14, 2024
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Location:
Richview
Join us for a discussion and activities related to The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell (copies can be picked up at the children's reference desk ahead of the program). Ages 8-12. *Please register for this pro...