Aga Maksimowska's Giant is one of those books that takes some time to sink into – and definitely takes time to forget. Polish-Canadians may very well feel the authenticity of the locations and the political conflicts, but the universal nature of so much of this book will resonate with a multitude of readers. Gosia, our […]
This Thursday, September 26, come join us for our Seniors' Discovery Fair! This free event is a great chance to learn more about what services are offered specifically for older adults, right here in Scarborough. Come talk to representatives from agencies like Toronto Public Health and The Canadian Hearing Society, just to name two. There will […]
Looking for a quick read to end off this summer? I read Hating Olivia all in one go, on a sweltering summer night just a few weeks ago. The book matched the weather: hot, a little uncomfortable at times, and very, very visceral. SaFrank introduces us to Max, an aspiring young writer with a series of […]
If you've got sweet style – or a sweet tooth – you're not gonna wanna miss these two events at Cedarbrae this July! DIY projects can be a fun way to use ordinary household items for new purposes and it can definitely be a creative way to express your style and taste. On Thursday July […]
We get a lot of questions about the Toronto Cycling Map every Spring, and I'm happy to say we've finally got copies in at the branch! If you'd like to check it out online, take a look on the website; I've just linked to the Scarborough section, but the full map is available. The Toronto […]
Are you a Sri Lankan-Canadian with a desire to write? We've got an exciting opportunity for you to team up with an established author and get started! First: a little background about the organization that is making this happen: "Sri Lankans Without Borders is a growing not-for-profit network based in Toronto that provides Canadians of […]
This year we celebrate Pride beginning tomorrow, June 21 to June 30, with the annual Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, June 30th at 2 PM, starting at Bloor St E and Church St in downtown Toronto. Although the Pride Parade tends to take centre stage, don't forget that there are many events going on throughout […]
Hope you all had a great Father's Day — whether you were the lucky dad getting pampered, or the kids planning for the perfect day! Father's Day isn't just about one day of celebrating, of course: our dads are often big influences on us every day. They're the ones that will pick you up when […]
Although we're halfway through, this June has been a month-long celebration of Aboriginal history and culture in Canada with programs carrying messages from the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The history of Aboriginal groups in our country is a diverse one, and there is no shortage of things to learn, traditions to explore and ideas […]
Kids are always smarter than we give them credit for — and babies are no exception! If you're a new paren’t, caregiver, or you work with small children, you may find that communicating with babies can be funny, frustrating and exciting all at the same time. Now you can come explore how sign language with […]