Book Clubs & Writers' Groups
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High Park Writing Group
Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: High ParkFind inspiration and share your work in an informal, supportive environment. Writer's of all genres, published or unpublished are welcome! Bring a piece of writing to share. Drop in. No registration required.
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Poetry Saved Our Lives
Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Evelyn GregoryAward-winning spoken word artist Patrick de Belen leads the Poetry Saved Our Lives workshops at Evelyn Gregory Branch. The workshops will provide youth with mentorship and artistic development opportunities, while providing t...
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Adult Book Club
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Forest HillJoin us on the second Wednesday of every month from 2:00-3:30 pm for a lively group discussion of pre-selected books. *The September meeting will be held on September 4th For more information, please cal...
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Nonfiction Book Club
Thu Dec 12, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartJoin us on the second Thursday of the month (except July and August) for a discussion on selected non-fiction books. The following are our upcoming non-fiction books: 2019 December - Zeitoun by Da...
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A Room Of Your Own - Info Session and Book Club for Adults
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithA Room Of Your Own Info Session and Book Club for Adults. The book we are reading is The Color of Silence by Liane Shaw. The teen girls of the book club are reading the same book. We invite you to read t...
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Deer Park Book Club
Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Deer ParkDeer Park Book Club: Join us the fourth Monday of every month from 2:00 - 3:30 for lively discussions of popular novels. The meeting in April will be on the fifth Monday and the meeting in December will be on the third Monday...
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Dystopia Book Club
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithWe read a dystopic novel each month, discuss its revelations and relate them to trends in today's world. Call 416-393-7746 for more information. Drop-in. Nov 19- The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner Dec 17 - Ne...
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Fiction Book Club
Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartJoin us for an interesting discussion on the last Wednesday of the month. On December 18th, we will discuss "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri. For information, please call 416-396-3975 or visit our reference desk.
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Your Next Read Book Club
Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Jane/DundasWould you like to read and discuss an interesting book each month? The book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Copies of the books are available to borrow one month before the scheduled meeting at the l...
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Children's Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Deer ParkJoin the graphic novels book club the first Wednesday of the month (unless noted otherwise) to read and discuss your favorite, recently read, and new graphic novels. Pick up your copies at the branch today! Childre...
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Creative Writing Workshop
Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Evelyn GregoryOffered in partnership with Toronto Writers Collective, join us for this writing workshop where your personal expression through writing is supported and encouraged. Feedback will be provided in a non-judgmental, inclusive sp...
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Reading A Tale of Two Cities Together
Fri Jan 10, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: St. LawrenceJoin us each week as we read A Tale of Two Cities together. We'll stop to discuss and look up any references we don't understand.All are welcome. Copies of the book will be available in the library.
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Speculative Fiction Writers' Salon
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithIf you are looking for a safe and creative place to share your horror, sci-fi and/or fantasy writing with like-minded writers then join us. We will read and discuss our works in progress. Drop in. No registration r...
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Talk About Books
Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: High ParkNot sure what to read next? Want to hear about some new books or find new authors? Join us for our Talking About Books program. Librarian Vivian Canning will present a selection of books they are currently reading....
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Deer Park Book Club
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Deer ParkDeer Park Book Club: Join us the fourth Monday of every month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm (except in December) for lively discussions of popular novels. Copies of the books are available to borrow at the branch. For more information...
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East End Writers' Group
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartRead and discuss works in progress. The group is led by editor and author Sharon Crawford. For information call 416-396-3975 or email Sharon Crawford at words@samcraw.com
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Club de lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: YorkvilleAimez-vous lire en français? Avez-vous envie de participer à des discussions stimulantes autour de livres dans une ambiance décontractée ? Venez rejoindre le club de lecture de la succursale de Yorkville pour partager d...
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Talk About Books
Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: High ParkNot sure what to read next? Want to hear about some new books or find new authors? Join us for our Talking About Books program. Librarian Pauline Szczesniak will present a selection of fiction and non-fiction about food....