They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if it is? You head to the Repair Cafe! We will be hosting the Repair Cafe right here at the Cedarbrae Branch on Saturday October 18, starting at 12 Noon until 4 PM. Repair Cafe Toronto is a not-for-profit organization founded by a small group of […]
Calling all spoken word artists, poets and word performers: are you ready to shine? Image courtesy of flickr user Grant on a CC license. Join us for our first Open Mic Night tonight, October 9, 2014, beginning at 7 PM. Our Artist in the Library, Dwayne Morgan, will be hosting this event and helping you […]
Our last Seniors' Discovery Fair was a great success, and we're very excited to announce that we're bringing it back again this year! Join us at the Cedarbrae Branch on Thursday September 25 from 2 – 4 PM to meet with a variety of organizations and service providers. There are a number of resources and […]
Are you looking to learn more about Toronto’s waterfront? Local lawyer turned author Jane Fairburn has written a wonderful book exploring the history of our waterfront. Her book focuses on four distinct areas: the Lakeshore, the Island, the Beach, and the Scarborough Bluffs. She will be giving a talk in the Cedarbrae branch to discuss the importance of these neighborhoods […]
If you've been in Toronto for a while, chances are good that you've picnicked by the Scarborough Bluffs, gone ice skating at the Harbourfront or tanned at Woodbine Beach. But did you know what a long history some of these places have? Come and find out more about Toronto's waterfront at a visit with author […]
In the last few years TPL has embraced the hacker and maker movements and established itself at the forefront of digital innovation within public libraries. While emphasis on technology is integral to our programs and services, the Cedarbrae Library's children's department has encouraged the low-tech side of maker culture to a more than enthused response. This summer […]
Mmmmmmm…CHOCOLATE. There's really no better way to describe last Friday at the Cedarbrae Branch. Chocolatier Shavaughan from Chocolate Tales joined teens to instruct them in the magical and mysterious art of chocolate making, including teaching them how to make truffles, bonbons, lava cakes, and chocolate shavings using the finest Belgian chocolate. We got to taste […]
If you've wandered by the Children's Desk at the Cedarbrae Branch recently, you may have noticed a new friend hanging around: Meet Vaksan Jr. He was created by a bright young maker in a particularly exciting session of our Make and Create Club. The theme of this session was to just GO WILD! Kids […]
We've been really busy lately here at the Cedarbrae branch – and so have all of you, with reporting on tons of books as part of TD Summer Reading Club, attending all kinds of programs and events, and just generally making the branch a lively and fun place to be! One of the really fun […]
Bottle Cap Bracelets! For its inaugural year the Cultural Hotspot project is shining a spotlight on South Scarborough. This spot is hot because it is home to a diverse cultural scene, engaged community, growing economy, green spaces and unique local history. On Saturday June 7, an enthusiastic group of kids, teens, and adults joined us […]