Programs

Poetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach. 

Upcoming dates:  May 6, 13, 27, Jun 10, 17.

Coach Martin Gomes leads a series of workshops on poetry and spoken word. Develop your art and showcase your talents. Martin Gomes is an Afro/Latino, queer writer and composer. Martin works as an artist facilitator for organizations such as Unity Charity, Lakeshore Arts, JAYU, VIBEArts, tdsbCREATES, & Shakespeare in Action. 

This is an in-person program. For more information, call the branch at 416-394-1040.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.