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Keep Toronto Reading Events (April 6 to April 12, 2009)
Highlights This Week: Marjorie Harris, Dennis Lee and Patty Sullivan
TORONTO (Tuesday, March 31, 2009) - Keep Toronto Reading is the library's month-long celebration of the joy of reading, featuring literary and cultural events throughout the city.
Keep Toronto Reading Events April 6 to 12, 2009
Lit City: Weston
Antanas Sileika reads from Buying on Time, a funny poignant look at growing up in the suburbs in the 50s and 60s.
Monday, April 6, 2009, 2 p.m.
Richview Branch, 1806 Islington Avenue, 416-394-5120
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Lit Lunch
Start your spring garden planning with gurus Marjorie Harris (How to Make a Garden) and Liz Primeau (My Natural History). Bring your own lunch or buy one for $5.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 12:30 p.m.
Deer Park Branch, 40 St. Clair Avenue East, 416-393-7657
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Fatherhood Panel: On Being A Dad
Glen Downie, David Gilmour, (The Film Club), and Dan Hill (I Am My Father’s Son) on the joys and tribulations of being a dad.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 7 p.m.
Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen Street East, 416-393-7703
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Lit Lunch
An insightful hour of non-fiction with Elizabeth Abbott (Sugar: A Bittersweet History) and Kenneth Whyte (The Uncrowned King). Bring your own lunch or buy one for $5 (limited quantities).
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12:30 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-395-5577
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Counting Yourself In
Think you know Scarborough? Take another look and bring out your inner story through interactive storytelling with writer Richard Scrimger.
Thursday, April 9, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Bendale Branch, 1515 Danforth Road, 416-396-8910
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Casa Loma Stories
Spend a special afternoon at Casa Loma with beloved poet Dennis Lee. Event is free with admission to Casa Loma.
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 2 p.m.
Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)
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Keep Kids Reading with Patty Sullivan
Join Patty Sullivan, popular host of Kids’ CBC, for a lively program. Enjoy stories, entertainment, music and more. For kids ages 6 and under.
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 2 p.m.
Albert Campbell District Branch, 496 Birchmount Road, 416-396-8890
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Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Award Nominees
Meet nominees of this year’s Blue Spruce and Silver Birch book awards, where kids do the voting. Featuring Cary Fagan, Shane Peacock and Jan Thornhill.
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 2 p.m.
North York Central Library, Auditorium, 5120 Yonge Street,
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