What’s On at … Northern Elms
On any given day of the week, it is a sure bet that there are not one but many interesting literary and cultural events in Toronto Public Library branches. As the fall season opens, across the city there are literally dozens of author talks, readings, performances, exhibits and thought-provoking lectures on history, science and more. Northern Elms, located on Rexdale Blvd. just east of Kipling, is no exception. Serious TPL watcher Catherine Raine called Northern Elms a "refuge for the strip-mall weary," with a "cosmic appeal" that "transcends gas stations, pharmacies, and parking lots." Here are the branch's fall events–all are free and everyone is welcome.
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The Medieval Muslim World's Forgotten Contributions to Science Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30 pm. During the eighth and ninth centuries, while Europe was locked in the Dark Ages, Muslim civilization was at its zenith. Were it not for the scientists and thinkers of the medieval Islamic world, the modern world would not have algebra, modern medicine, astronomy and much else. Presented by Dr. Aliya Khan, Professor of Clinical Medicine, McMaster University. |
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| Northern Elms is one of the 45 branches participating in Culture Days, a cross-country celebration of the arts. You can view and engage with the "Better Together" Photography Exhibit– Saturday, October 1 at 2 pm. Drum Artz Canada is proud to present a photo exhibit by the children and youth of Toronto's Samba Kidz. "Better Together" is a selection of soul-stirring images that reflect the sense of community felt by the Samba Kidz(ages 7-13)and the beauty they discovered together in the most unlikely of urban spaces. The public is invited to write reflection on the photographs and commentary will be posted on the Drum Artz website. For all Culture Days @ the Library events, visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/culturedays/. For all Culture Days activities, visit www.culturedays.ca. |  |
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For those who love literature and want to discuss new and noteworthy books, Northern Elms hosts a Book Discussion Group and Tea and Books The Book Club meets monthly, on Friday afternoons, 2 pm. The first fall session is September 9. Tea and Books is a beautiful melding of literary discussion and hospitality. A TPL librarian introduces new or simply interesting and important titles – and lively discussion always ensues. Thursdays at 2 pm: September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1. |
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| The Crafters' Circle meets every Wednesday beginning Sept. 7 at 7 pm.You can learn to knit or crochet, and enjoy some lively conversation, not to mention a good selection of "how-to" books on knitting and crochet. |  |
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