Have you always wanted to write your personal memoir or document your family's history and never got down to doing it? Here's your chance! Agincourt library presents; "Kick-start your Personal Memoir Workshop" on Tuesday July 16, from 6:30-8pm for both teens and adults. Join author, editor and Canadian Authors Asssociation, Toronto Branch, Writer-in-Residence, Sharon A. […]
This year Toronto Public Library celebrates Newcomers and Asian Heritage Month with the whole package, featuring storytellers, authors, chefs, dancers, reporters, artists, drummers, painters, singers, designers and musicians, each bringing us a taste of many exotic cultures right here in our city. Everything is free so come out and join in the fun at many branches which are proudly hosting mini-festivals. In order not to […]
OK … so you have read many poems, but have you ever met a real poet and wondered what makes him tick? Here's your chance to find out! Agincourt library is pleased to be hosting award winning Scarborough poet, Jeevan Bhagwat, who will read from his wonderful new collection of poems, "The Weight of Dreams" (c. 2012). […]
Here are some actual quotes, things I have overheard people saying in my work as a children’s librarian: “Oh, no,” says the father (it is usually a father) to his scowling son, “You can’t read Captain Underpants. Choose something serious.” “Don’t you have something with fewer pages? I don’t like to read,” says the boy […]
Think back to your younger years. The days you waited anxiously for Christmas or your birthday in the hopes that you’d wake up that morning to the bark of a new puppy, wrapped in a red bow, and just as anxious to jump into your arms while feverishly licking your face. A new pet is […]
Technology. Just a word. For some of us. A frustrating one at that. For others it’s a whole new world. The two worlds combined can be pretty funny sometimes. Because I support the willingness to learn new things, I will assure all of you who think you know little about technology, that you actually know […]
I wonder how many paren’ts are sitting at home right now with a child with extra support needs. They may know that the library offers programs for children, but think that their child, for whatever reason, would not fit in. To these paren’ts I would like to say: please call or visit you local library […]
Ever wonder how it happens? Scientific study and activity is important for finding answers to many questions that cross our minds. Some questions are natural to ask. Other questions are just quirky. And some still don’t have answers. Regardless, the North York Central Library carries a number of books related to how it happens. Read […]
Everyone is curious about how the universe came to be. But, we often leave it up to scientists to figure it all out. Was it God? Was it the Big Bang? Or was it some other unknown fantastical power we have yet to theorize about and/or discover? Learning and uncovering our roots is overall, complex, […]
Smell that? Fresh, cool air. The perfume of Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding us, the colour of dandelions brightening up our yards, and the sun warming our emotions. Ahhhhh…spring is in the air! Um, well, maybe not quite, but we’re so close I can feeeel it. Can’t you? And it’s never too early to begin […]