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Keep Toronto Reading Events (April 1 to April 5, 2009)
This Week Highlights: Cynthia Dale, Jim Dempsey, National Film Board Workshops
TORONTO (Monday, March 30, 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 1 to 5, 2009:
Emerging Poets
Meet tomorrow's literary stars, as finalists for the RBC Bronwen Wallace Prize for Emerging Writers read from their work. Featuring Michael Johnson, Jeff Latosik and Emily McGiffin.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-393-395-5577
Lit City: Celebrity Picks!
Actor Cynthia Dale, Metro Morning's Jill Dempsey and writer Shyam Selvadurai read from their favourite books about Toronto. Cynthia Dale reads from In The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje. Jill Dempsey reads from Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels. Shyam Selvadurai reads from What We All Long For by Dionne Brand.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 7 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-393-395-5577
One Book Kick off
Glen Downie reads from Loyalty Management. Interview by Tina Srebotnjak. Live music with Proyecto Altiplano.
Thursday, April 2, 2009, 7 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-393-395-5577
Animate This! Family Edition at the NFB
Animation workshops for kids ages 3 to 13. Working from Manjusha Pawagi’s wonderful story The Girl Who Hated Book, learn the basics of stop-motion clay animation and watch your own version of the story come to life on the big screen.
Saturday, April 4, 2009, 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
National Film Board, 150 John Street
Pre-register by calling: 416-973-3012
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 4, 2009, 2 p.m.
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, 416-395-5535
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