Summer is just about here and that means it’s time to get out your BBQ and start grilling. Whether you are hosting or attending, it's always fun being outdoors and sharing good food and drinks with the people you care about. Planning the perfect barbeque can often be a lot of work but there are […]
It’s that time of year again! Spring is finally here, the sun is shining and many of us will take this opportunity to open the windows and do a thorough house cleaning. Cleaning with natural products is better for your health, better for the environment, and just as effective as using the brand name products […]
Join us at the Barbara Frum Branch on Thursday, May 16th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for our Balcony and Terrace Gardening program, presented by the Toronto Master Gardeners. All are welcome, please call 416-395-5440 to register. Join us for a discussion of the importance and challenge of city gardens. Presented by the Toronto Master Gardeners, […]
May is Asian Heritage Month In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration designating May as Asian Heritage Month. Toronto Public Library joins in celebrating the richness and diversity of Asian culture throughout the month of May with many exciting programs and events. Check out some of […]
Typically, with the arrival of warmer weather, most Ontario cottagers and campers can't wait to head back to their favourite wilderness spots to enjoy those early days of spring. This year has been an odd one, however, with unseasonably cool temperatures and devastating flooding in Bracebridge, Huntsville and the Kawarthas. While the season hasn't started out ideally, we like […]
It seems like everyone famous is pregnant these days. From Kate Middleton to Kim Kardashian, its hard to open up a magazine or website without seeing something about their fashion choices or what they are eating. Having recently become a new aunt, I've learned all about the importance of keeping regular bed times, how to change […]
In honour of Earth Day, come out the Green Book Sale at Barbara Frum Branch on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. There will be LOTS of books and other library materials for sale at a reduced cost. This is a great way to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Also, if you have any trinkets lying […]
In her book, “The Dead beat,” Sandra Martin, a columnist for the “Globe & Mail”, has honoured the lives of Canada’s famous, infamous, and unsung heroes in this collection of obituaries of the first decade of the twenty-first century. Please join us as Ms. Martin presents at the Barbara Frum Library […]
Did you know that children can suffer from stress just like adults? We all complain of having too much stress in our lives, but we often don’t even consider the stress in our children's lives. School and social situations can sometimes be overwhelming for children, and it is important for them to learn techniques to cope […]
A good friend of mine recently had a few setbacks in her life and told me she was having trouble finding a good book that she could get into. She didn't want anything sad or heavy, she just wanted a light read. I looked for days trying to find something that might interest her. One […]