North York Central Library Blog

The
Science and 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.

This month's highlights include:

• May 3: Scientific Day, an annual event to showcase the best in biomedical engineering student research. The event is comprised of poster sessions, oral presentations and keynote speeches.

• May 8: Healthy Eating + Physical Activity = Cancer Prevention?, a discussion looking at the current information on cancer prevention, fitness and diet.

• May 10: Stem Cells: From Hype to Hope?, a lecture about stem cell research.

• May 11: Science Rendezvous, an annual science festival with various events across the city.

The Toronto Public Library also offers many free science and applied science events:

• Science & Technology
• Health & Wellness
• Computer & Library Training

Some highlights for this month are:

• May 11: Science Rendezvous, an annual science festival with various events at library branches.

• May 15: Geological Wonders of the Modern Ocean Floor, at Brentwood library.

• May 22: Blebs and Blobs in Space Rocks, at Danforth/Coxwell library.