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 December calendar.

December's highlights include:

• December 3: Extreme Environments, Extraordinary Feats: How Far Can We Push Ourselves?, speakers will discuss the human body's ability to adapt in extreme conditions.

• December 5: Icy Visitors, a lecture and planetarium show from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto.

• December 15: Holiday Hike to Colborne Lodge, part of the High Park Sunday Walking Tours.

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

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

December's highlights include:

• December 4: Toronto's Astronomical Heritage, at the North York Central Library.

• December 9: Aging: Maintaining a Positive Attitude, at the Toronto Reference Library.

• December 14: Yoga & Meditation, at Albert Campbell library