Financial expert Gordon Pape (father of three) teams up with his daughter Deborah Kerbel (mother of two) in a new book that gives paren’ts a step-by-step approach to raising money-savvy kids. Anyone with children between the ages of 5 and 17 shouldn't miss this talk. Thursday, January 31, 2013, from 7-8 pm at Riverdale Branch, […]
Riverdale Branch is hosting a free creative arts program for children ages 9-12 called Swallowing Clouds. Working with professional dancers, musicians and an author, the children will be guided through an inspiring creative journey leading up to an exciting performance. The workshop is run by Tiger Princess Dance Projects, a local not-for-profit arts group. The […]
Have you been thinking about starting a small business? Marion Annau will teach you how to choose a business structure, how to understand and negotiate contracts, how to understand the legal aspects of hiring, and about intellectual property issues. Ms. Annau is the President and Founder of Connect Legal, and also serves on the Board […]
"Greetings, inferior one. I am Vordak the incomprehensible. Who you are doesn't matter. What does matter is my dastardly decision to add the world of book publishing to my growing list of conquests. Without even trying very hard, I have created a book of such unbelievable brilliance that it dwarfs all other literature preceeding it […]
If I were ever to indulge myself with a collection, I know exactly what it would be–table china (with perhaps a secondary collection of vintage tablecloths). I'm not talking about collecting in one pattern, either–who would want to limit themselves when there's so much variety out there? I come by my love of beautifully laid […]
What's your fingernail style? Whether you're going for funky, fun, or glamorous, we'll show you tips and tricks to perfect nails. All materials supplied for this free and fun spa afternoon for girls ages 8-15. Registration is required. Saturday July 21, 1:30-3:00 pm at Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Avenue. (416) 393-7720.
Join us at 2:00 pm this Saturday July 7th for a puppet production of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood. No registration required. Riverdale Branch is located at 370 Broadview Avenue, at the corner of Broadview and Gerrard. Please call 416-393-7720 for more information.
Summer is the time for pleasure reading and book indulgence. And just in time, Chicago comic artist Jeffrey Brown has just come out with one of the best funny books I've read all year: Darth Vader and Son. The premise is simple: the Sith Lord as a modern-day Dad, juggling running his evil empire with […]
"Rakugo, or "Fallen Words", is a storytelling art form that is unique to Japanese traditional culture, and one that is extremely interesting to me. The stories are handed down through generations, and the development and mood of a given story can be altered drastically by the personality and style of the performer. A single raguko […]
"What eReader do I chose?" You want to read eBooks but the first question is "What do I read them on?". The number of new devices is dizzying: Kobo (various types), Blackberry Playbook, iPad, iPod, Sony, Nook, Mp3 player, laptop or smartphone. Do I need eInk or back-light? Do I want colour or black and […]