I've been playing on a softball team for several years now and in our very first year we all decided that we needed jerseys for the team. We wanted something that looked good but fit within our budget. I personally wanted stitched on lettering/numbering but it would've been too expensive. The sales rep suggested silk […]
As mentioned in a previous post, here is the second instalment of our Halloween puppet show that was performed by Lillian's Youth Advisory Group. It is titled "The Monster and the Tailor" and is based on a children's picture book by Paul Galdone. This was filmed in front of a live studio audience. […]
Getting tired of all the holiday music and cheer, and you've realized that it's only December 1st? Well I have the antidote. Lillian Smith's Youth Advisory Group performed two puppets shows for Halloween on Saturday October 29th and I now have a video clip of the first one titled "The Skull". This was filmed in […]
I Want You……. . . . to fill out a survey for the Lillian Smith Branch. If you're between the ages of 10 to 17, and live near or come to our branch, we need your feedback. I'm trying to plan some gaming programs for teens in 2012 and would love any suggestions to […]
Having come to work at Lillian H Smith Branch from various other branches, I wasn't aware of the nearly 100 children's braille books that Lillian has in its collection. Prior to working here, there were two things I had heard about the branch; it was named after Lillian H Smith who was the first librarian […]
This past Saturday October 29th, we had Thea Munster, founder of the Toronto Zombie Walk put on a workshop called "Decomp on a Dime". It showed participants how to make their own Zombie make-up using everyday household items. It was a great program that was enjoyed by all who attended. By the end of the […]
This coming Saturday October 22nd, the 9th Annual Toronto Zombie Walk will be held at nearby Trinty Bellwoods Park. I've never been to one myself but judging by the photos from previous years, it looks like a lot of fun. I might just have to check it out this year. Here's a clip of founder […]
On June 4th more than 50 participants gathered at Lillian H. Smith Branch to learn the basics of bike repair. At the end of the session freebies such as bells and reflective straps were distributed to the attendees. Thanks to Kristin Schwartz, CultureLink's Newcomer Cycling Outreach Co-ordinator and her amazing team of volunteer mechanics for […]
A fairly popular program for Teens is coming back to the Lillian Smith Branch, the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program. The program helps young people develop the communication and leadership skills they need to be successful adults. It runs over 8 weeks on Saturday mornings at 10am, starting October 1st. It is co-sponsored by the Toronto […]
"Harry was a great cop here in Miami. He taught me how to think like one;he taught me how to cover my tracks. I'm a very neat monster." Dexter Morgan on his father Harry Over the summer I've been getting my TV fix with shows like Entourage and True Blood. These […]