Programs

Set in Vancouver in 1922, Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is immersed in the complex political and social realities of the 1920s and, not so ironically, of the 2020s: love, sex, desire, police corruption, abortion, addiction, and women wanting more. Much more.

Four working-class sisters, still reeling from the impact of WWI and the 1919 Flu Pandemic that stole away their only brother, are scraping by but attempting to make the most of the exciting 1920s. Morag is pregnant; she loves her husband. Georgina can’t bear hers; she dreams of escaping her stifling marriage and getting an education. Harriet-Jean, still at home with her opium-addicted mother, is in love with a woman. And Isla is in love with her sister Morag’s husband. 

Higdon’s novel is a tender account of love that cannot be acknowledged, of loss and regret, risk and defiance, abiding friendship, and the powerful bonds of chosen family. Drop-in.

If you like reading, this is the program for you. Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist and author. His work has appeared in The National Post, Maclean’s magazine, and numerous trade and business publications. He has also written scripts for podcasts, feature articles for the website of TVOntario and several books, primarily in the true-crime genre. Nate’s last book, The Beatle Bandit won the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Non-Fiction 2022 and was nominated for a Heritage Toronto 2022 Book Award. In 2024, Dundurn Press published Nate’s latest book, Atrocity on the Atlantic. Please register at the front desk or by calling 416-394-5170.

Join us for a special Rainbow Storytime where we celebrate all children and families! The Storytime will include a range of inclusive books, stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance, embrace diversity, and help get kids ready for reading! This event is part of Toronto Public Library's ongoing Pride series. For 2SLGBTQ+ events, reading lists, videos and more, check out tpl.ca/pride.

Join us for a special Rainbow Storytime where we celebrate all children and families! The Storytime will include a range of inclusive books, stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance, embrace diversity, and help get kids ready for reading! This event is part of Toronto Public Library's ongoing Pride series. For 2SLGBTQ+ events, reading lists, videos and more, check out tpl.ca/pride.

Additional dates: Mondays May 6, 13, 27 and June 3, 10

Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 19 months to three years with their parents or caregivers

Program Series: Ready for Reading: Toddler Time

Category: Reading programs and storytimes

Dates: Every Wednesday from now until June 26 (except March 13 during March Break)

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! Drop in.  NEW! Snacks are now being offered during the After School Club for participants. Food may contain or have come into contact with common allergens. Ingredient lists will be available.  

This Show introduces children to the principles of air and illustrates how it affects the world around them. 

Dates: Every Thursday throughout the year

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft for children ages 6 and under with their parents or caregivers. Presented by Braeburn EarlyON. Drop in. 

Dates: Every Saturday throughout the year

Songs, stories, rhymes and activities for children ages 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. Drop in.  * Following Family Time on February 10 we will have a Valentine's Day craft​ *​

Dates: Every Sunday throughout the year 

Join us for fun-filled activities for children of all ages. Drop in.