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Upcoming programs
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Osborne Collection Exhibit - Child Friendly Cities
Sun Mar 09, 2025 - Sun Jun 01, 2025
Location: Lillian H. SmithExplore the city through a child's eyes at the Osborne Collection's new exhibit! Discover the excitement, challenges and opportunities of urban life as seen in bustling public spaces and in intimate private moments. Experienc...
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The Innovation Council Book Club presents Ian Williams: What I Mean to Say
Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryPlease note: registration for this event is now full. Because there may be no-shows, we may accept walk-ins on the evening of the event; but we reserve the right to turn people away if we reach room capacity. Inno...
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Claire Cameron: How to Survive a Bear Attack
Mon Mar 31, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryBestselling author Claire Cameron discusses her debut memoir, seamlessly weaving together nature writing and true crime investigation with an unflinching account of recovery. In How to Survive a Bear Attack, Claire...
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Meet author Edward Y.C. Lee
Thu Apr 03, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Victoria VillageWe are celebrating Asian Heritage Month early by welcoming author Edward Y.C. Lee, who has written ' The Laundryman's Boy.' Edward will read and discuss his book with the audience. We acknowledge the suppor...
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Drawing stories - 15 years in illustration
Thu Apr 03, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithJoin the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books for our 21th Annual Albert and Clara Lahmer Memorial Lecture: Drawing stories - 15 years in illustration by...
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Timothy Snyder: On Freedom
Fri Apr 04, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Toronto Reference LibraryTPL presents Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale University Timothy Snyder, author of On Freedom, in conversation with Nahlah Ayed at the Toronto Reference Library's Appel Salon. One of the most fundament...
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Mini Makers at Home
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TPL Culture on Crowdcast
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TPL Innovation on Crowdcast
Learn digital skills at home with our online innovation classes.
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TPL Programs on Crowdcast
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TPL Teens on Crowdcast
Online research skills workshops, cartooning tutorials, author Q&As and more.
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TPL Kids on Crowdcast
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