We'll soon be celebrating the second anniversary of Kennedy/Eglinton's "Tuesday Night Knitting Circle". It's composed of a motley crew of (mostly) ladies of a certain age who (mostly) knit and tell the (mostly) most mischievous stories! The group had a very community-type beginning. In 2010 a neighbourhood grade 7 teacher gave her class an assignment […]
Kennedy/Eglinton branch is very pleased to present Shannon Thunderbird and Friends as part of our Culture Days celebrations this Saturday, September 29 at 2 pm. Your mind will be opened and your senses will be filled during this 90 minute program. There are two parts to the afternoon: first, a vivid performance by Shannon and […]
Hey! Are you going into grade 9 in a couple of weeks? AARGH! Everyone remembers something about grade 9 – and it's usually not a fond memory. For me, the first day of grade 9 was the last day for 20 years that I wore a dress. It was my grade 8 graduation dress. There […]
If you fancy yourself a creative type who is really interested in plays this is for you. Kapisanan Philippine Centre has partnered with the Kennedy/Eglinton Branch to provide three fabulous Wednesday afternoons of playwriting workshops! August 1, 15 and 22, from 2 until 5, in the Kennedy/Eglinton Multipurpose Room. It's open to youth aged 14 […]
We are saddened by the sudden death of Toronto Star Sports Reporter Randy Starkman. Randy had a special interest in Canada's young athletes who sacrifice much in order to achieve success at the Olympics. Tributes from athletes and his fellow journalists testify to his devotion to his craft and his subjects. Kennedy/Eglinton was pleased to host Randy in […]
Spring is the traditional time for romance. People meet, their stars collide, they fall in love and live happily ever after. Right? Ha! Really, romance is a complicated thing. In the spring and all the seasons, for young and old alike. May's Movies, with Marie feature four films with really, serious complications. Hannah and Her […]
March Break was beautiful in the Kennedy/Eglinton neighbourhood, even inside our little branch. Children’s entertainers Cindy Cook (from the Polka Dot Door) and Doug Barr delighted over 100 family members in dynamic and fun programs. But, the best of all events at the branch during the break was our inaugural IFY@KE Young Writer’s Workshop on […]
Before you explore this post, you have to promise yourself to read all the way to the end. Join me on a little journey. The art of mural making has been with us since cave dwellers carved visual stories on walls. People have a long history of using public space to share their stories. […]
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 […]
Many branches now screen films for children and adults. Purists may ask “Why show films at the library? Libraries should be about books!” Ahh, dear reader, but what is the purpose of a book? A book is to read. A book is to handle. A book is to peruse. A book – a good book […]