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Free Science Events in Toronto for September 2019

August 26, 2019 | Ranald | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food – all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the September calendar (PDF). September's highlights include: Sept. 7. Leslie Street Spit bird walk. Will watch […]

Nerdy Arts and Crafts at Fan Expo 2019

August 19, 2019 | Denise | Comments (1)

If you live in Toronto and are interested in fandom and nerd cultures, you probably know that Fan Expo 2019 is coming up. For those not aware, Fan Expo is Toronto’s largest annual convention for all things nerdy! Think comic books, science fiction, anime, fantasy and steampunk. It’s a chance to meet your favourite celebrities, […]

Free Science Events in Toronto for August 2019

August 1, 2019 | Ranald | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food- all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the August calendar (PDF). August's highlights include: Aug. 4, etc. The Distillery Family Yoga […]

Free Science Events in Toronto for July 2019

June 29, 2019 | Ranald | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food- all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the July calendar (PDF). July's highlights include: July 3: Creativity in Caregiving. This interactive workshop […]

Free Science Events in Toronto for June 2019

June 6, 2019 | Ranald | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food- all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the June calendar (PDF, revised June 10). June's highlights include: June 1: Garden Pests, Pathogens […]

Food Writer in Residence Claire Tansey’s Tips and Tricks on Food Writing

May 29, 2019 | Muriel | Comments (0)

      Our Writer in Residence, Claire Tansey, shares her tips and tricks for food writers looking to get published. Being a food writer is like being any kind of writer, your subject matter is just different. People who love to eat, cook, read, think and investigate food will never be short of ideas.  […]

Free Science Events in Toronto for May 2019

May 3, 2019 | Ranald | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food- all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the May calendar (PDF). May's highlights include: May 5: The Owl Foundation: A fly-by-night Organization? […]

Free Science Events in Toronto for April 2019

April 6, 2019 | Carolyn | Comments (0)

  The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food – all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the April calendar (PDF).  

Introducing … The 2019 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities!

March 28, 2019 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Every two years, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) chooses outstanding books for and about children and young people with disabilities.This biennial selection draws attention to books published around the world. This year, 169 books from 26 countries –  including Lithuania, Cambodia, Iran and Denmark –  were submitted and 40 were chosen as outstanding works.

Free Science Events in Toronto for March 2019

March 2, 2019 | Cathy | Comments (0)

The Business, Science & Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food; all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the March calendar (PDF). March's highlights include: March 5: Optimizing Nutrition Through Exercise - learn about […]