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North York Central Libary Book Club to discuss Fahrenheit 451

April 22, 2013 | Ellen | Comments (0)

Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 will be discussed on Tuesday, April 30 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Room 2 as part of Toronto Public Library's Keep Toronto Reading Festival. The discussion will be led by a librarian from the Merril Collection, whose expertise is in science fiction and fantasy. I listened to the audiobook read […]

For Halloween – get your “BOO” on at the library

October 24, 2012 | Ellen | Comments (1)

If you look around your neighbourhood,  houses are decorated in orange and black for Halloween, some with blow-up witches and ghosts, or gravestones in the grass with "RIP" (rest in peace) on the front. At North York Central Library, our display window celebrates our "boo" factor. DVDs are your best chance for a good scream. […]

Have We Got a Deal For You! Read on.

July 16, 2012 | Ellen | Comments (0)

Looking for a good read for your summer vacation?  Need some gently used magazines for your living room coffee table?  Go no further than Book Ends, the store for donated and withdrawn library materials at North York Central Libary. Read about the history and hours of operation at Sales at Book Ends North. In addition to novels, […]

Age is Just a Number

July 10, 2012 | Ellen | Comments (1)

June was Seniors' Month at Toronto Public Library, and many programs focusing on age and aging were held in branches across the city.  Some of the  programs included  how to avoid identity theft,  how to write your memoirs, or how to invest wisely.  The North York Central Book Club discussed the fiction title Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante. […]