Book Clubs & Writers' Groups
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Dystopia Book Club
Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineWelcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
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Talk about Books
Thu Aug 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: OnlineJoin library staff who love to talk about books at this virtual session of the popular in-branch program. Staff share their recommendations based on the month's featured theme and encourage you to share yours also. Follow alo...
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Audiobook Club
Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineThis monthly book club is hosted virtually by TPL staff and discusses diverse and engaging fiction and non-fiction titles in audio format. This month's title features "Really Good, Actually" by...
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Horror Book Club
Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: OnlineVeer into the scary and join us online for a lively discussion of Devolution by Max Brooks. In addition to the print format, the title is available as eAudiobook and eBook throu...
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Mystery Book Club
Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: OnlineJoin us online for a lively discussion of The Boy From the Woods by Harlan Coben. In addition to the print format, the title is available as eAudiobook and eBook through Toront...
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Afternoon and Evening Book Clubs
Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Victoria Village2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7 pm - 8:15 pm, on recurring dates listed below 90 mins Location Victoria Village Program Room Come out and join us the first Thursday of every month, starting Jun...
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Dystopia Book Club
Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithWelcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
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Talk about Books
Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: OnlineJoin library staff who love to talk about books at this virtual session of the popular in-branch program. Staff share their recommendations based on the month's featured theme and encourage you to share yours also. Follow alo...
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Audiobook Club
Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineThis monthly book club is hosted virtually by TPL staff and discusses diverse and engaging fiction and non-fiction titles in audio format. This month's title features "Shuggie Bain" by...
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Horror Book Club
Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: OnlineVeer into the scary and join us online for a lively discussion of Suburban Hell by Maureen Kilmer. In addition to the print format, the title is available as eAudiobook and eBoo...
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Dystopia Nonfiction Book Club: Fire Weather by John Valliant
Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library'Fire Weather: the making of a beast' by John Valliant investigates the disastrous 2016 Fort McMurray fire and why it was so destructive. Winner of over 11 literary awards, it is a fascinating account of how vulnerable Canada...
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Mystery Book Club
Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: OnlineJoin us online for a lively discussion of The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler. In addition to the print format, the title is available as eAudiobook and eBook through Toronto...
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Dystopia Book Club
Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: OnlineWelcome to Dystopia Book Club, a place to discuss the revealing predictions and interpretations for our world in speculative fiction and science fiction. We will be discussing...
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Talk About Books: Oh, Canada
Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central LibraryJoin a few of our librarians for a chat about our favourite reads on a chosen theme! This month the theme is: Oh, Canada! Come find inspiration for your next read, add some books to your ?to-be-read? lis...
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Alderwood Book Club
Thu Jun 27, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: AlderwoodThe book club selection for June is "Our Souls at Night", by Kent Haruf - "a quiet tale of love and second chances". Copies available through the circulation desk. If you identify as a person with a di...
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EN Book Club
Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Ethennonnhawahstihnen'Discuss this month's book The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah with library staff and avid readers. Print copies will be available in branch for check out on May 29 or find print copies from other branches or eBook c...
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Talk about Books
Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: OnlineJoin library staff who love to talk about books at this virtual session of the popular in-branch program. Staff share their recommendations based on the month's featured theme and encourage you to share yours also. Follow alo...
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SP Book Club
Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Spadina RoadDiscuss diverse and inclusive titles from a variety of genres on the fourth Thursday of every month! This month we will be discussing Moccasin Square Gardens by Richard Van Camp. A collection of short stories where...
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Kids Book Club
Wed Jun 26, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Barbara FrumGet exposed to different genres and formats and meet up once a month for fun discussions and activities based on the book of the month. This program is at the Barbara Frum Branch's 1st Floor Story Room. For June, w...
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Gothic Book Club
Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryJoin us in exploring the sublime, mysterious, and terrifying abodes of literature with TPL's Gothic Book club! Gothic Book Club meets monthly to discuss chilling classics and monstrous modern masterpieces. Gothic B...