Upcoming Dates:
- Fri May 17
- Fri Jun 21
Wed May 15, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Albion
Join us for an insightful book talk by Christine Higdon who will be discussing key themes and offer unique insights on her novel: Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, and Rue. Christine's work delves into complex political and social...
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
on recurring dates listed below
Location:
Guildwood
Come to the library to discuss current events. Every third Friday each month from 2 to 3 p.m. No meetings in July or August. Please contact the branch to register. Space is limited.
Fri May 17, 2024
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Join us for a talk with author Martha Wells on her first visit to Toronto! She'll be talking about her career from Books of Ile-Rien, Raksura, Murderbot, Witch King, and everything in between. Martha will also be doing a live...
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:15 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
La littérature d'aujourd'hui est obsédée par la vérité. Alors, quelles sont les règles pour écrire vrai ? Et qu?entendent les romanciers.ères par vérité ? C?est surtout l'affirmation de Boris Vian, que « l'histoire est entièr...
Tue May 21, 2024
6:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location:
Lillian H. Smith
Survival from cancer has doubled over the last few decades, but it is still the leading cause of death in Canada. This century will continue to be shaped by cancer as we meet the challenge to overcome it. Join us to review th...
Wed May 22, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Northern District
Is it the engaging characters, the compelling plots, the sense of familiarity, or a bit of all that make crime fiction series? so addictive? In this one-hour talk, we look at why we love this immersive and addictive reading e...
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00 pm
- 7:15 pm
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
La littérature d'aujourd'hui est obsédée par la vérité. Alors, quelles sont les règles pour écrire vrai ? Et qu?entendent les romanciers.ères par vérité ? C?est surtout l'affirmation de Boris Vian, que « l'histoire est entièr...
Tue May 28, 2024
3:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
Location:
Spadina Road
Author Carol WilliamsWong shares her life story through readings of her memoir/books, "Letters to My Grandchildren: memoirs of a dragon lady", and "Conversation with a Hakka Dragon Lady". From Jamaica to...
Tue May 28, 2024
6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
York Woods
Food sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, food sov...
Thu May 30, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Location:
Victoria Village
Mrs Dalloway was first published in 1925 by Virginia and Leonard Woolf's own publishing house, the Hogarth Press. The Woolfs started their own press as a space for experimental literature and radical ideas: being publishers...
Thu May 30, 2024
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Location:
Wychwood
Nora Gold, author of ?In Sickness and in Health /Yom Kippur in a Gym?, and Gary Barwin, author of ?Imagining imagining: Essays in Language, Identity and Infinity?, launch their new books at the Wychwood branch. Dr...
Sat Jun 01, 2024
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Location:
Riverdale
Join Carol-Williams-Wong for a reading of her memoirs and presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Drop-in. If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in...
Tue Jun 04, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Victoria Village
Toula Drimonis is a Montreal-based opinion columnist, writer and news producer. Toula will talk about her book ' We the Others: Allophones, Immigrants and Belonging in Canada.' She will also introduce us to her new...
Thu Jun 06, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Location:
Wychwood
Mystery Writer Desmond Ryan discusses his two novels, both based on actual investigations. This is the second of a two-part program. Space is limited. Please register in-branch or by phone at 416-393-7683....
Thu Jun 06, 2024
2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
Location:
Victoria Village
Toronto author Brian Francis will read and discuss his book ' Missed Connections: a memoir in letters never sent.' A Q&A will follow. Join us!
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...
Sat Jun 08, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Albert Campbell
Join children's author Sarabeth Holden for a reading of her book Benny the Bananasaurus Rex, followed by an interactive creative writing workshop. This workshop is designed for children aged 3-8. Sarabeth is a chil...
Wed Jun 26, 2024
1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Location:
Mount Pleasant
A panel discussion featuring a group of 5 who spend their days dreaming up nefarious doings and then writing about them. This presentation will appeal to readers and writers alike. As published authors, we offer insights into...
Thu Jul 04, 2024
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Location:
Victoria Village
Toronto author Terry Fallis will read and discuss his new book ' A New Season.' A Q&A will follow. Join us!