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How to Conserve Our Urban Green Spaces
Thu Aug 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodCanada is one of the most urbanized countries globally. This talk will cover some of the challenges related to conserving and enhancing urban space and trees. Dr. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic is a researcher and professor...
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Colour Their World: Author Visit with Erica London
Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: RunnymedeJoin us for an enchanting journey into the world of storytelling with incredible three-time published children's author Erica London as she presents her book, My Many Hats. For children ages 6-12 years....
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Author Storytime and Q&A
Tue Aug 13, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: High ParkJoin us for a fun-filled storytime with local authors Kathleen Gauer, Maggie Knaus, and Stella Partheniou Grasso! Each author will read their story, discuss their creative process, and take questions from the audience....
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Abstract Paper Collage
Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: WychwoodAuthor and illustrator, Ashley Barron (Love You Head to Toe), demonstrates simple paper collage techniques using scissors, coloured paper and glue sticks. Explore abstraction and discover how tiny pieces, when added together,...
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Good Food, Bad Waste: Let's Eat For The Planet!
Sat Aug 10, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: RichviewFood waste is a big problem around the world. It happens at restaurants and in grocery stores, but the biggest source of food waste might surprise you: it's us! Since so much waste happens in our own homes, redu...
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Making Comics with Kean Soo!
Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryLearn how to write and draw comics & graphic novels with the award-winning creator of Jellaby and March Grand Prix! Kean will lead you through the foundations of creating fun, compelling characters, plot outlines, and...
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Mighty Scared: The Amazing Ways Animals Defend Themselves
Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodWhile people might run or scream, animals have amazing ways of protecting themselves when they're afraid: Fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned lizards shoot blood from their eyes and hagfish slime their enemies! ...
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Author Talk: Miriam Edelson
Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodEdelson's work delves into parenting and family relationships as well as topics related to lived experience of mental health challenges and loss. She has a hopeful take on difficult subjects, diving deep into an emotional pla...
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Paper Collage Workshop
Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: McGregor ParkIn this paper collage workshop, join illustrator Ashley Barron to craft a brand new planet using simple paper collage techniques. Explore abstraction and discover how tiny pieces, when added together, can make a larger image!...
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Underwater Canada with Jill Heinerth
Mon Jul 22, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: OnlineJoin Jill Heinerth, author of The Aquanaut, as she shares images and video clips from her experiences as a female diver, exploring life under the water. Explore the hidden underwater geography along Canada's 205,000 km of coa...