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Works by Sucheta Shankar
Thu May 02, 2024 - Thu May 30, 2024
Location: Northern DistrictThroughout May, artist Sucheta Shankar's work is on display at Northern District branch. The exhibit is called: Works by Sucheta Shankar. Sucheta Shankar is a visual artist who uses her work to express raw emotions. Her artis...
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Fantasti-cats: A Merril Collection Exhibit
Mon May 06, 2024 - Sat Jul 20, 2024
Location: Lillian H. SmithCats in space. Cats in magical realms. Cats in the deepest, darkest shadows. Come and meet these fictional felines who are far more than house pets! Witches' familiars, felinoids, spaceship stowaways and alien kitties. Big ca...
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Abecedarium: The Art of the Alphabet
Mon May 27, 2024 - Sat Aug 24, 2024
Location: Lillian H. SmithSomething wonderful happens when letters become art! From an early hornbook to creative interpretations of letters and language in modern times, the simple structure of the alphabet inspires works that are playful, engaging,...
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Play Reading Circle
Mon May 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us on the last Monday of every month as we gather to read a play aloud together. May's play is: If We Were Birds by Erin Shields Registration required. For more information or to register please con...
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Tautuktavuk What We See (Inuit film screening)
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryMade by two Inuit filmmakers who also play two sisters separated by distance and Covid-19 restrictions, but nonetheless share some painful memories in order to heal. *Warning: scenes of domestic violence* No regist...
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Rob Harvilla: 60 Songs that Explain the '90s
Wed May 29, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryWriter and podcaster Rob Harvilla visits the Appel Salon to regale music lovers with tales from his new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, a companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify. The 1990s were a chaotic...
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Asian Heritage Month: Japanese Tea Ceremony
Wed May 29, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithExperience the traditional art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about Japanese culture and the important philosophy behind the tea ceremony. Registration is required. Please call 416-393-7746 to register....
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Japanese Tea Ceremony - FULL PROGRAM
Thu May 30, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library**Sadly while this program is full, we will post a link to other sessions of this program** Please join us for a Japanese tea ceremony talk and demonstration, explaining the art and philosophy of the traditi...
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Books as Objects: Bookbinding Workshop
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibrarySpend an afternoon learning the basics of bookbinding and the tools of the trade. In this beginner workshop, students will learn two simple softcover bindings. This is a hands-on class and everyone will leave with two small s...
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Art Exhibit by Sawako Ono
Sat Jun 01, 2024 - Sun Jun 30, 2024
Location: Northern DistrictSawako Ono (born, raised in Japan, formerly landscape architect). My inspiration is based on nature landscape and symbols in Japan, and icons unique in Toronto. The paintings here are showing gratitude for an opport...