On Monday March 18th at 6pm, Lillian H Smith is very happy to be hosting Nic Labriola's debut collection of short stories, Francis and the Animals. The author will read excerpts from his new book, Francis and the Animals; talk about this collection of short stories; and afterwards answer questions from the audience. Baked goods and […]
Last year we had a very successful Silk Screening program for teens with artist Rob Matejka and we're happy to announce that he's coming back. On Thursday March 14th at 2:30pm, youth will be able to silk screen designs on reusable bags and take home their creations. I attended the program last year and it was a very cool […]
Two documentaries by SkyWorks will be screened here at Lillian H Smith Branch. SkyWorks is a non-profit documentary organization that deals with contemporary social issues. The first film titled Home Safe Toronto reveals how recession and the decline of manufacturing have left families with low wages facing the terrible choice between a roof over their heads […]
Photo Credit:hfmsantos I just returned from a trip to Portugal and one of things I realized there is that when it comes to wine, I usually stick with a couple of regions that I like and rarely go out of my comfort zone. Well, I've decided that for the coming holidays I was going to try and venture off to unfamiliar territory. But where […]
Photo Credit: Yodod For all you cyclists out there……you know it's coming. Winter is just around the corner and the question is, are you prepared? If there's any doubt or you feel the need for a refresher, then we've got something for you. On November 17th, swing by Lillian Smith branch at 2pm for the program […]
The other day I was having a conversation with a colleague here about crosswords when she recommended the documentary titled Wordplay. Its about the world of crossword puzzles and it features Will Shortz who is the editor of the New York Times Crossword Puzzle. It also focuses on the American Crossword Puzzle Tournment (ACPT) which up until watching this, I didn't […]
I was checking out the program section of Toronto Public Library's website, when I came across Sanderson's Haunted House. It caught my eye because I have fond memories of attending Bloor/Gladstone's Haunted House many, many years ago as a child. So if you're in the neighbourhood this Saturday October 27th, it's definitely worth a visit. The program is from 2-3pm […]
If you've been in the neighbourhood in the last couple of days you may have noticed a film crew on Huron St. right beside the branch. The TV show Covert Affairs did some filming in and around Lillian Smith Library. The show stars Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham and is currently in their 3rd season. I certainly […]
I just realized that last night was the "21st night of September". I couldn't resist posting this video for all the EWF fans. Earth Wind & Fire have been enjoying a bit of a resurgence the last couple of years due in part by being one of Barack Obama's favourite bands. Who could blame him, this band has countless […]
We have a pretty cool program coming up for the Culture Days programming called BLOCK LETTERS, but I was curious as to what was going on at our other branches. So I took a look through all the activities and I was impressed with the variety of programs going on in Toronto. There is pretty much something for everyone. One that […]