To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's classic novel, TPL presents events for all ages - author talks, film screenings, costume parties and more, in select library branches from October 23-31, 2018.
Featured Events
Fiona Sampson: In Search of Mary Shelley
British writer Fiona Sampson explores the life of the author of Frankenstein in this riveting new biography. Just how did a sheltered if precocious 19 year-old come to write one of the most celebrated works in all of literary fiction? Sampson pursues Shelley throughout her turbulent life to show us a portrait of an artist that has never been revealed in quite the same way. Book signing to follow.
Thursday, October 25, 2018, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, Hinton Learning Centre
Mary Shelley's Masterpiece and Victor Frankenstein's Apprenticeship
Kenneth Oppel, author of the series of novels The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, considers the legacy of Mary Shelley’s most famous work and why the book continues to have such relevance to writers, artists and, of course, readers today. Book signing to follow.
Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, Atrium
A Halloween Marathon Reading of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
On Halloween, some of Toronto’s favourite local writers and personalities will read the novel at the Toronto Reference Library’s Atrium stage with interlude music from the films. Come hear the work live and rediscover why the book and monster continue to hold such power over our imaginations.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, Atrium
Upcoming Events
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: 200 Years of Mad Science
Mon, Oct 01 - Sat, Jan 12
Join the Merril Collection in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of ...
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