"It's gotten me to come out of my shell and it's gotten me to write more. It’s a fun experience overall. The people there are uplifting and supportive."-Dorian, on Poetry Saved Our Lives Come out and work with some of the finest young poets our city has to offer at Poetry Saved Our Lives workshops. […]
Have you ever met someone and knew right away that this was the person you were meant to spend the rest of your life with? That's how Daniel feels when he meets Natasha. He's a dreamer who believes in love. She's a skeptic who believes in facts not destiny. When they meet on a crowded […]
Even though it’s August, it’s still beach season for another month. Maintaining a healthy diet is not only important during summer, but all year round. Eating nutritious foods offer several health benefits for mind, body, and soul. On Tuesday, August 6th, the Maria A. Shchuka Branch will be hosting a workshop on Healthy Eating, how […]
Summer is just about here and that means it’s time to get out your BBQ and start grilling. Whether you are hosting or attending, it's always fun being outdoors and sharing good food and drinks with the people you care about. Planning the perfect barbeque can often be a lot of work but there are […]
It seems like everyone famous is pregnant these days. From Kate Middleton to Kim Kardashian, its hard to open up a magazine or website without seeing something about their fashion choices or what they are eating. Having recently become a new aunt, I've learned all about the importance of keeping regular bed times, how to change […]
A good friend of mine recently had a few setbacks in her life and told me she was having trouble finding a good book that she could get into. She didn't want anything sad or heavy, she just wanted a light read. I looked for days trying to find something that might interest her. One […]
If you haven't watch an episode of The Real Housewives, then Im sure you've at least heard about the reality television series, which follows the lives of extremely rich housewives in different cities all over America and Canada. The series began in 2006 with the Real Housewives of Orange County and has since expanded to […]
The holidays are quickly approaching and while I'm looking forward to celebrating with family and friends, I'm also dreading all of the food and dessert I will be eating. I always try my best to eat healthy when I can but during the holidays, it's almost impossible not to splurge. To avoid any "holiday weight gain", over the next month I plan on balancing my diet […]
Everyone always says that summer is a great time to get into shape but I say there is no time like the present. A year ago today, I made the best decision of my life: I joined the gym and I have become a new person. Not only am I physically and mentally stronger, but I […]
Beginning October 2012, the weekly distribution of Barbara Frum's Museum and Arts Passes (MAP) will be moved from Monday evenings to Thursdays mornings. Starting Thursday, October 4, the MAP will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Line up for the passes will begin outside the front doors of the branch at 9:00 a.m. A […]