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March Break Highlights

Alderwood Library

Mad Science
Join us for this fun and interactive workshop. Ages 5+.
Thursday, Mar 18 at 2 p.m.
Call to register.

Alderwood Library
2 Orianna Drive
416-39405310

Brentwood Library

"Fractured Fairytales"
Preschool Special - join the reading realm of far-out fractured fairytales! Hear stories, activities, and crafts 'jest' for preschoolers. Tuesday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Japanese Kamishibai Box Theatre
Presenting "The Little Crab,' the story of a little crab who ventures out alone into the ocean for the first time after being warned by his mother not to use his claws mischeviously. The adventure begins when he disobeys his mother. Space is limited. Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m.

Free tickets available for both programs in the children's department.

"Make and Take" Craft
Design and make your own creative craft with paper, scissors and glue. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program. Friday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Come in and enjoy an afternoon at the movies. New feature-length movie title to be announced.
FREE tickets available in the Children's Department.
For ages 5 and up. Saturday, March 20, 2-3:45 p.m.

Brentwood Library
36 Brentwood Rd. North
416-394-5240

Long Branch Library

Magical Entertainer Vincent
Music, comedy and magical fun with Vincent the magician. Ages 4+.
Wednesday March 17 at 2 p.m.

Puppet Show: The Name of the Tree
Join us for the old African story. Ages 4+.
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Free tickets available 30 minutes before the each program.

Long Branch Library
3500 Lake Shore Blvd. West
416-394-5320

Mimico Library

Green Galore
Lakeshore Arts and the Youth Arts Movement (YAM) combine story and craft. Call to register Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

March Movie Madness.
Let's go to the movies. Call for details.
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Turkey Rhubarb
Friday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

Mimico Library
47 Station Rd.
416-394-5330.

New Toronto Library

Puppet Show.
All ages. Join us for storytelling and a puppet show. 
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Library BINGO!
Ages 6+. Friday,
March 19 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for each program are available starting March 12.

New Toronto Library
110 Eleventh Street
416-394-5350

 

Gigantic Book Sale

Friday, June 26. 2009

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fill a Book Bag for $5. Meet the Toronto Public Library mascot 'Dewey'. Face painting, bake sale and more. Rain or shine.

Mimico Centennial Library

47 Station Rd.

416-394-5330

12th Annual Mimico Summer Festival

Party in the Park (MAP)

Great fun for the whole family!

Tuesday, June 23rd

5:30-8:30 pm

In partnership with the Mimico Residents Association, Mimico Baptist Church and Community

Information: 416-251-2855
http://www.mimicobaptistchurch.org/
http://www.mimicoresidents.ca

Book Discussions at the Library

Join us for a great book discussion each month at the following Toronto Public Library locations:

Brentwood:
Thu Oct 30, 7 p.m./Fr Oct 31, 2 p.m.: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.
In 1903, 80-year-old Lily looks back on her life in China and her long relationship with her friend the beautiful Snow Flower.

Long Branch:
Tues Oct 28, 7 p.m.: Places in between Rory Stewart.
In January 2002 Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan -- surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers.

Mimico:
October 28, 7 p.m.: The In-Between World of Vikram Lall by M. G. Vassanji.
Vassanji weaves a rich tapestry of vivid characters in a Kenya poised between colonialism and independence.

New Toronto:
Oct 29, 7 p.m.: Snow flower and the secret fan Lisa See.
In 1903, 80-year-old Lily looks back on her life in China and her long relationship with her friend the beautiful Snow Flower.

Tea and Books for Fall

What better combination than sipping a cuppa and hearing about some fantastic books that you may just want to get your hands on? Tea and books programmes are a great way to spend the afternoon finding out about new and overlooked favourites, and are held at many branches in the Brentwood district. This month, drop by one of these for the inside scoop on some promising reads:

Brentwood: Fridays, Sept. 12th, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, and Dec. 12th, 2-3 p.m.

Alderwood: Thursdays, Sept. 18th, Oct. 16th, and Nov. 20th, 2-3 p.m.

Long Branch: Thursdays, Sept. 25th, Oct. 30th, and Nov. 27th, 2-3 p.m.

Mimico: Fridays, Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th, and Dec. 5th, 2-3 p.m.

Looking for something great to read and can't make it? Try one of the many offering or book lists on TPL's Recommended Reading page!

September Book Club Roundup

Join us to discuss a great book each month. Engage in lively discussion and analysis at our September Book Club meetings!

Brentwood Library (To register call 416-394-5240.) Discussion Title: The View From Castle Rock by Alice Munro. Evening Group: Thursday, September 25, 7-8 p.m. Afternoon Group: Friday, September 19, 2-3 p.m.

Long Branch Library (To register call 416-394-5320.) Discussion Title: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Tuesday, September 30, 7-8 p.m.

  Mimico Library (To register call 416-394-5330.) Discussion Title: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz. Tuesday, September 30, 7-8 p.m.

New Toronto Library (To register call 416-394-5350.) Discussion Title: The Memory Keeper's Daughter, by Kim Edwards. Wednesday, September 24, 7-8 p.m.

Mother/Daughter Book Club at Brentwood Library (To register call 416-394-5240.) Enjoy some mother/daughter bonding while discussing tween and teen books. For girls age 11 to 15 and their mothers. Discussion Title: The Beckoners by Carrie Mac. Saturday, September 27, 2-3 p.m.

Can't make it to the Library? Check out our Online Book Club, Book Buzz at http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/. This month book is: What Happened Later, by Ray Robertson.

August Book Club Roundup

Many branches take a break over the summer, when so many people are away and it is, sometimes, too hot to think. Some intrepid locations keeping going, however, so if you are craving some lively discussion and analysis, come and join New Toronto's group at thier August Book Club meeting!

New Toronto Library (To register call 416-394-5350.) Discussion Title: Deafening, by Frances Itani. Tuesday, August 27, 7-8 p.m.

Can't make it to the Library? Check out our Online Book Club, Book Buzz at http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/. The August discussion book is A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, by Marina Lewycka.

July Book Club Roundup

Many branches take a break over the summer, when so many people are away and it is, sometimes, too hot to think. Some intrepid locations keeping going, however, so if you are craving some lively discussion and analysis, come and join us at one of these July Book Club meetings. 

Long Branch Library (To register call 416-394-5320.) Discussion Title: Raisin Wine by James K. Bartleman. Tuesday, July 29, 7-8 p.m.

New Toronto Library (To register call 416-394-5350.) Discussion Title: Latitudes of Melt, by Joan Clark. Wednesday, July 30, 7-8 p.m.

Can't make it to the Library? Check out our Online Book Club, Book Buzz at http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/. The July discussion book is The Master by Colm Tóibín.

Book Clubs: June Roundup

Join us to discuss a great book each month. Engage in lively discussion and analysis at our June Book Club meetings.

Brentwood Library (To register call 416-394-5240.) Discussion Title: The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy. Evening Group: Thursday, June 26, 7-8 p.m. Afternoon Group: Friday, June 27, 2-3 p.m.

Long Branch Library (To register call 416-394-5320.) Discussion Title: Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Tuesday, June 24, 7-8 p.m.

Mimico Library (To register call 416-394-5330.) Discussion Title: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz. Tuesday, June 24, 7-8 p.m.

New Toronto Library (To register call 416-394-5350.) Discussion Title: The Glenwood Treasure, by Kim Moritsugu. Wednesday, June 25, 7-8 p.m.

Mother/Daughter Book Club at Brentwood Library (To register call 416-394-5240.) Enjoy some mother/daughter bonding while discussing tween and teen books. For girls age 11 to 15 and their mothers. Discussion Title: To Dance At The Palais Royale by Janet McNaughton. Saturday, June 28, 2-3 p.m.

Can't make it to the Library? Check out our Online Book Club, Book Buzz at http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/.

Tea & Books

What better combination than sipping a cuppa and hearing about some fantastic books that you may just want to get your hands on? Tea and books programmes are a great way to spend the afternoon finding out about new and overlooked favourites. This month, many branches are winding down for summer, but you can still find out about some fresh finds by joining librarians and other book lovers at Alderwood Branch on June 12th at 2 p.m.

Looking for something great to read and can't make it? Try one of the many offering or book lists on TPL's Recommended Reading page!