The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare Reviewed by Natasha I read the first book of this series after watching the movie for City of Bones. I have to say I am hooked on this series. These books have something for everyone! They have romance, adventure, sci-fi all in one. It will leave you turning […]
Ever wonder how gravity works? Or about the mysteries of black holes? Join us this Saturday as Dr. Ilana MacDonald traces the concept of gravity from the earliest theories about how the universe works to her own fascinating research on the ripples in space-time caused by black holes. Sat May 24, 2014 2:00 p.m. […]
In case you haven't heard, maker culture is here, it is awesome, and it is an integral part of the future of libraries. Toronto Public Library is on board, with the opening of the Digital Innovation Hubs and a variety of maker programs. Over the past 6 months or so we have introduced a maker program for […]
Wednesday, April 9 6:30 – 8:00 pm Toronto Reference Library Beeton Auditorium Free! All are Welcome! Questions? Call Answerline: 416-393-7131 Dr. Lew Molot, Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, speaks on the effects of multiple environmental stresses on lakes in Ontario, particularly in the Muskoka-Haliburton area. Dr. Molot explains the […]
Wednesday, April 9 6:30 – 8:00 pm Toronto Reference Library Beeton Auditorium Free! All are Welcome! Questions? Call Answerline: 416-393-7131 Dr. Lew Molot, Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, speaks on the effects of multiple environmental stresses on lakes in Ontario, particularly in the Muskoka-Haliburton area. Dr. Molot explains the […]
Every December I like to spread the word about some of the great popular science books published over the course of the year. Here are selected titles from lists of the best science books of 2013. I've chosen books on a broad range of subjects available in a variety of formats: From the New […]
After the success of our Maker Culture day at Cedarbrae Branch we're launching a session for tweens called Make + Create! In this four week session we will experiment with different types of art, science, and technology. What is impressionist painting? How can you make a battery out of a lemon? Come find out! Play. […]
Have you heard of Maker Culture? If not, you should brush up. The movement is growing stronger everyday. As this site's intro to Maker Culture puts it, in the 1970s products created by hobbyists in their garage launched the personal computer revolution and launched companies such as Apple and Microsoft. Similarly, Makers (also called tinkerers, amateur inventors, […]
As the year's end approaches, lists are everywhere – the best movies of the year, the best apps, the best songs and, of course, the best books. Here are some of the best science books of 2012, according to a selection of lists: Turing's Cathedral: the origins of the digital universe by George Dyson […]
The Science and Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food; all subjects found in the department's collections. Here is the December Calendar: This month's highlights include: Dec 2 – Ontario's Wild Bees, an event which discusses why all bees […]