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Non-Fiction Book Club

Non-Fiction Book Club

Tue, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a staff moderated discussion of Nomadland: Surviving America In the 21st Century by Jessica Bruder.

In addition to the print format, the title is available as eAudiobook and eBook through through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

For questions, reminder calls or assistance in getting the title, please email aguay@tpl.ca.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

Novel Novels Book Club

Novel Novels Book Club

Wed, May 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a staff moderated discussion of Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.

In addition to the print format, the title is available as Audiobook and eBook through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at https://meet.jit.si/NovNovvcdsweds1900hrs

For questions, reminder calls or assistance in getting the title, please email mrai@tpl.ca.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

Audiobook Club

Audiobook Club

Tue, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM

This 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 "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion. For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

Questions? Please email rkapasi@tpl.ca.

For a list of upcoming dates/titles, visit our website.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

 

Non-Fiction Book Club

Non-Fiction Book Club

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a staff moderated discussion of Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss.

In addition to the print format, the title is available as eBook through through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

For questions, reminder calls or assistance in getting the title, please email aguay@tpl.ca.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

Audiobook Club

Audiobook Club

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

This 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 "I'm Glad My Mom Died" Jennette McCurdy.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion. For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

Questions? Please email rkapasi@tpl.ca.

For a list of upcoming dates/titles, visit our website.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

 

Novel Novels Book Club

Novel Novels Book Club

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a staff moderated discussion of From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle.

In addition to the print format, the title is available as Audiobook and eBook through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at https://meet.jit.si/NovNovvcdsweds1900hrs

For questions, reminder calls or assistance in getting the title, please email mrai@tpl.ca.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join the Reading Challenge-themed discussion all about books at:
https://meet.jit.si/RConlineEvent2024WedThurs

Our hosts will be sharing their recommended books based on the featured challenge categories and asking for yours. Follow along and share your input.

This month's discussion is on a book referencing a work of art AND a book about a historical female figure.

We are using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our discussion. For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

For questions, or reminder emails please email readingchallenge@tpl.ca.

For suggestions on titles for reading challenge categories, join Facebook: TPL Reading Challenge and/or check out The Buzz ... About Books and filter for Reading Challenge.

Join the live discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

For a list of upcoming live discussion dates/times visit our website.

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.

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join the Reading Challenge-themed discussion all about books at:
https://meet.jit.si/RConlineEvent2024WedThurs

Our hosts will be sharing their recommended books based on the featured challenge categories and asking for yours. Follow along and share your input.

This month's discussion is on a thriller or true crime AND a book by an author with a chronic illness.

We are using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our discussion. For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

For questions, or reminder emails please email readingchallenge@tpl.ca.

For suggestions on titles for reading challenge categories, join Facebook: TPL Reading Challenge and/or check out The Buzz ... About Books and filter for Reading Challenge.

Join the live discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

For a list of upcoming live discussion dates/times visit our website.

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.

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join the Reading Challenge-themed discussion all about books at:
https://meet.jit.si/RConlineEvent2024WedThurs

Our hosts will be sharing their recommended books based on the featured challenge categories and asking for yours. Follow along and share your input.

This month's discussion is on a book about playing games AND a Lambda Literary Award winner.

We are using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our discussion. For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

For questions, or reminder emails please email readingchallenge@tpl.ca.

For suggestions on titles for reading challenge categories, join Facebook: TPL Reading Challenge and/or check out The Buzz ... About Books and filter for Reading Challenge.

Join the live discussion on Jitsi at the appointed date/time.

For a list of upcoming live discussion dates/times visit our website.

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.

Novel Novels Book Club

Novel Novels Book Club

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a staff moderated discussion of Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.

In addition to the print format, the title is available as Audiobook and eBook through Toronto Public Library's OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks collection.

We will be using Jitsi Meet, an online meeting platform for our book club/book discussion.

No registration is required. Join the discussion on Jitsi at https://meet.jit.si/NovNovvcdsweds1900hrs

For questions, reminder calls or assistance in getting the title, please email mrai@tpl.ca.

For more information about Jitsi Meet, check out the Getting Started with Jitsi Meet guide.

Please review Jitsi's Privacy Policy.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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.

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