Free Science Events in Toronto for July 2015 |

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 July calendar (PDF).

July's highlights include:

July 1: WoofJocks Canine All Stars – A 30-minute variety show that is both educational and entertaining by a team of Southern Ontario professional dog trainers and their very talented dogs.
July 18: Walking Tour: Cabbagetown's Medical Heritage – From the site of the first medical school that specifically taught women to the prominent physicians who lived in the neighbourhood, hear stories of the sites and personalities that figured in our city's early medical history.
July 18: The Hidden Lives of Galaxies – This lecture will focus on how galaxies are transformed throughout cosmic times and how they interact with each other.

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

At the library, July's highlights include:

July 6: "Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction" – Author Visit, at Barbara Frum branch. Dr. Vera Tarman will discuss her latest book, which focuses on the experiences of people coping with various forms of food addiction, and provides readers with practical information grounded in medical science.
July 7 & 14: HTML & CSS for Beginners: Part 1 & 2, at Fort York branch. In this two part course, learn the basics of how websites are created and the underlying code of the Internet. Using just a text editor you'll learn how to create a simple webpage with content, hyperlinks, images, and more.
July 15: How to Raise Monarch Butterflies, at Brentwood branch. Learn everything you need to know to raise your own monarch butterflies at home.
July 22: Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use, at North York Central Library. Our "water footprint" is the amount of fresh water used to produce the goods and services we consume, including growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping.
July 28: Interactive Brain Health, at Woodside Square branch. Using interactive games and exercises, the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto will present a workshop on key principles of brain health and activities that may reduce one's risk of dementia.