Enjoy the delights that only a truly well-written book can offer – all of these titles have either been recently nominated for major international awards or have actually won’them. Book Club reading, anybody? A Girl is a Half Formed Thing by McBride, Eimear Americanah by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi Burial Rites by Kent Hannah […]
Ever wanted to learn how to search the Internet to find accurate and reliable information? Need help with computers but were too afraid to ask? We've got you covered! Barbara Frum Library now offers free computer classes in its brand new Le@rning Centre. Barbara Frum Library's Le@rning Centre We offer a variety of hands-on computer classes to help newcomers, seniors, […]
Are you looking for something fun to do after school? Come to Barbara Frum branch on Tuesdays from 4-5 PM! We have tons of great activities planned for kids ages 8-12. Each month we will feature a different theme like Lego Challenges, Gaming, Animation, Maker activities and more! All programs are free! Please call 416-395-5440 […]
If you're looking for a great teen read this Valentine's Day, why not pick up a book from this display in the Teen area: Blind Date with a Book display in the Teen Zone There's one catch! All the recommended books are wrapped so you won't be able to see the book you've chosen. […]
Holidays and stress – for some people, these are almost synonymous. The Library has books with this subject heading, and of course, there are movies that spoof the stress of the holidays. Writers use these humourous, and sometimes disastrous, happenings to show us that none of us is immune. Stress is not limited to Christmas; […]
This fall Barbara Frum ran its first Lego & K'nex Challenge Club, where kids ages 6-12 built some amazing creations. We saw great buildings, spaceships, gardens and more! Each week we had a different challenge for everyone to complete. We also looked at books about architecture around the world, space exploration, bridges and Lego construction for building inspiration. See […]
Do you need to earn community service hours? Are you looking for fun and rewarding opportunities to volunteer your time? Why not volunteer for Amesbury Park's Youth Advisory Group! We are recruiting volunteers to be involved in the creation and development of teen services, programs, collections and more. You don't need to be an avid […]
The Maker Movement is all the rage lately. Find out all about it at the third ever Toronto Mini Maker Faire, coming up soon on November 22-23 at its largest venue yet, the Toronto Reference Library. According to the folks at Toronto Mini Maker Faire #MMFTO: "Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to […]
Many songs and poems arise from the events of the world, and the Great War was no exception. For the first time, Canadians fought under Canadian commanders, and we were recognized as a country independent of the British Empire. Canadians, as well as the British and Americans, put their feelings in poems and songs, many of […]
Robert Plant and his Sensational Space Shifters' new album Lullaby and — the Ceaseless Roar. The soundtrack from Frozen. The new J J Cale tribute album, Eric Clapton & friends – the Breeze with Clapton and Mark Knopfler. […]