A “MAP” Quest – culture, history and fun at Kennedy/Eglinton Branch
Did you know? Toronto Public Library offers free family passes to local museums! It’s the SunLife Museum and Arts Pass Program. A limited number of passes to many venues are available weekly at our branches. You must be an adult 18 or over, and you must show your valid Toronto Public Library Card when you select your pass. Your family can visit Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum and many City of Toronto Historic Museums – and more! This community partnership program provides you and your family with an introduction to Toronto’s many cultural and historical venues.
Kennedy/Eglinton Branch is really happy to welcome our friends from the Museum of Inuit Art on Saturday October 15 at 2pm. At this family program you’ll learn about Inuit culture and prepare a craft which reflects Inuit heritage and traditions. Attendance is limited to 30, and we distribute free tickets at 1:30 pm.
If you want to learn more about the MIA before your visit, tour their wonderful interactive website: www.miamuseum.ca. You can have an audio tour right from the home page! I love the online booklet, myself -you can flip through at anytime. It's an excellent resource for adults, kids in school and anyone interested in Inuit Art, history and culture.
And, I found out why they designed the museum in all white. The museum is located at lovely Harbourfront with a beautiful lake vista. Keep track of their latest exhibits, activities and Arctic treks on Twitter (@miamuseum) or Facebook (Museum of Inuit Art). If you really like the MIA, membership is $20 per year for individuals, and $35 for families. There are benefits to membership!
You know, many MAP pass users go for the obvious first choices: the ROM, Science Centre, Zoo. Don’t be shy -discover the MIA and the other wonderful participating venues of the MAP partnership. They are truly Toronto gems. Hope to see you at Kennedy/Eglinton on October 15. Have you taken advantage of this great opportunity? Let the Toronto Public Library connect you to local, Canadian and world history and culture. Look to www.torontopubliclibrary.ca for more information, links to venues – and more! What new thing did YOU learn from our MAP partnership?
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