Upcoming Dates:
- Thu May 16
- Thu May 23
- Thu May 30
- Thu Jun 06
- Thu Jun 13
Wed May 01, 2024
- Fri May 31, 2024
Location:
Yorkville
Throughout May, David Missio?s work is on display at the Yorkville Branch. David Missio plays music, makes art and lives in the city of Toronto. David has a deep connection to parts of the city that don't exist as they once...
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Join author Gary Barwin as he discusses his latest work and writing fiction, non-fiction, identity, language and culture. Gary Barwin is a writer, composer, and multidisciplina...
Thu May 16, 2024
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Palmerston
Jane Austen's beloved comedy is reimagined in this adaptation of Emma. In this satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic blunders. Starring Anya...
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Parliament Street
Repurpose the library's discarded books for collage, black-out poetry, zines, and other paper crafts. Every Thursday evening unless otherwise indicated, at Parliament Street Library. Drop in anytime between 6-8pm....
Fri May 17, 2024
4:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
Location:
Parliament Street
Enjoy gaming in four dimensions using the virtual reality gaming equipment at the Parliament Street Youth Hub. Join us to play games such as Fruit Ninja, Beat Saber, and more! Drop-In, no registration required. If...
Sat May 18, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Projection du film « Akissi, un drôle de petit frère » et activité créative : créer un singe dansant. Présentées et animées par Alliance Française Toronto. Akissi est une petite fille, dernière de sa fratrie, qui...
Sat May 18, 2024
12:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Visit the 4th floor of the North York Central Library to learn about the North York Recipes for Healing project to celebrate the East Asian communities in North York. Participants will learn the recipe stories by interacting...
Thu May 23, 2024
3:30 pm
- 5:00 pm
Location:
Parkdale
Colour your world with beautiful Henna designs. Get beautiful designs painted on you by Hina Yasir! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. If you identify as a person with a disability...
Sat May 25, 2024
2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
Location:
Palmerston
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at Palmerston as the Chinatown Community Lion Dance Group performs the traditional Lion Dance with drumming, cymbals and the Chinese Lion Costume. The performance will be pre-ceded by a short ta...
Mon May 27, 2024
6:00 pm
- 8:30 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Join the Society and Recreation department of the North York Central Library in Rm. 101 for monthly screenings of fiction and non-fiction films that push the boundaries of the medium. This month's title is All the President's...
Mon May 27, 2024
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
Reina Sakao, who comes from a long line of a family that owns a tea-house in Japan, will perform a "Cha-No-Yu", a Japanese tea ceremony, as part of Asian Heritage Month celebrations. As an expert tea ceremony instructor, Rein...
Wed May 29, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Parliament Street
Reina Sakao, known as Madame Matcha from Montreal, will be in Toronto to offer a Japanese Chabako tea ceremony. Reina is a fourth generation member of a tea house family in Japan. In addition to importing a collection of tea...
Thu May 30, 2024
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
Palmerston
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month here at Palmerston with the Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble. Enjoy a concert featuring traditional Chinese instruments. The program covers a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese instrumen...
Fri May 31, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Parkdale
The Pingxin Xu Ensemble features professional Chinese musicians who will be playing a wide variety of music, from classical, traditional, and modern Chinese, to popular tunes from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, America...
Fri May 31, 2024
4:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
Location:
Parliament Street
Using found materials (magazines, books, etc.) create your very own custom treasure box! Use any of our material and learn how to repurpose them into your own creations. Bring your friends! Drop-in, no registration required....
Fri May 31, 2024
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
North York Central Library
The Society and Recreation department of the North York Central Library presents Lara Jean Okihiro speaking about her book Obaasan's Boots. No registration required. Book synopsis: Cousins Lou and Charlotte don't...
Sat Jun 01, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Goldhawk Park
Experience the traditional art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about Japanese culture and the important philosophy behind the tea ceremony. This presentation not only offers a demonstration of traditional Matcha preparat...
10:30 am
- 12:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Parliament Street
Join us for some light refreshments and chat with staff from local organizations or the library! This is an informal gathering to learn about local resources and meet other community members. All are welcome. Drop...
Fri Jun 07, 2024
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Location:
Palmerston
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG. Drop i...
Fri Jun 07, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Parkdale
Author/illustrator Kevin Sylvester (Neil Flambe series; Night of the Living Zed) reads and presents his books and talks about creativity and how to organize creative ideas. Then he will lead a short drawing activity and share...