Agincourt District Libraries Blog

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Toronto Public Library will be hosting lots of fun and exciting programs and events throughout the month of May at branches everywhere. For example, there is the Asian Homelands Festival taking place at four branches across the city—including Agincourt District Branch, which highlights the culture, art, music, and more from the various corners of Asia.

Want to learn more about Chinese food? We will be hosting Homelands: A Culinary Journey Through China on Saturday May 30^th from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the Agincourt District Library, as part of the Asian Homelands Festival. Discover the rich history of Chinese food with Professor Leo Chan from the Humber School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism. In this culinary journey, you will learn about the various ingredients and tools used in the preparation of Chinese food and Chinese traditions. Please call 416-396-8950 to register for this very interesting program!

After satiating your appetite with interesting facts and tidbits about Chinese food, stick around for some creative origami making with John Jay Guppy. From 2 pm to 4 pm, the Agincourt District Library will be hosting Homelands: Origami with John Jay Guppy. Drop by the rotunda and learn how to fold various origami crafts with John Jay Guppy! Materials will be provided. All ages welcome.

We are also currently hosting the photography exhibit, The Working Lives of Chinese Canadian Women, 1923-1967. This exhibit, which will run until the end of May, celebrates and explores the compelling work and life experiences of 20th century Chinese Canadian women with selected photographs from the Multicultural History Society of Ontario, Chinese Canadian Women: 1923-1967. So drop by and have a look!