Keep Toronto Reading Festival 2010: Events for April 19 to 24, 2010
Toronto (Thursday, April 8, 2010) – Keep Toronto Reading is Toronto Public Library’s month-long celebration of the joy of reading. Throughout April, Toronto Public Library hosts programs, events and activities across the city, featuring prominent literary talent and well-known personalities. This year’s theme is “Share the books you love”, and Torontonians can choose from an exciting line-up of free special events, performances, discussions and activities throughout the city. For a complete listing of events and suggestions on how to participate, please visit keeptorontoreading.ca.
Meet Author Maureen Jennings
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7 pm
Long Branch Library, 3500 Lakeshore Blvd West. 416-394-5320
Enjoy a reading from mystery writer Maureen Jennings. She is the author of the popular Detective Murdoch series, which has now been adapted into a TV series, Murdoch Mysteries.
We Love Mysteries
Monday, April 19, 2010, 7:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-395-5577
Vicki Delany discusses her latest mystery, Winter of Secrets. Followed by a tour of the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection.
Zorgamazoo: Rhythm & Rhyme
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 1:30 pm
Palmerston Branch, 560 Palmerston Avenue, 416-393-7680
Children's author Robert Paul Weston introduces the technical aspects of his novel's poetry and shows the creative process of producing an illustrated novel.
The Greatest Canadian Love Poem – Teen Event
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 2:00 pm
Jane/Sheppard Branch, 1906 Sheppard Avenue West
Toronto poet and teacher Allan Rose reads selections from The Greatest Canadian Love Poem and other Treasures of the Heart.
Poetry Out Loud!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:30 pm
Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen Street East, 416-393-7703
Poetry lovers of all ages are invited to participate. Pick a poem you can read in five minutes or less.
The eh List Author Series: Margaret Wente
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:00 pm
Runnymede Branch, 2178 Bloor Street West, 416-393-7697
Canadians know what Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente thinks about everything. Some love her for it, some not so much. Hear what it is the National Newspaper Award winner can't say in Canada.
The eh List Author Series: Michael Crummey
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:00 pm
Barbara Frum Branch, 20 Covington Road, 416-395-5440
Come see a writer at the top of his game. Michael Crummey reads from his new book, Galore, a family saga spanning generations. Galore is already garnering rave reviews.
We Love Detectives
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 10:00 am
Lillian H. Smith Branch, 239 College Street, 416-393-7746
Meet Shane Peacock, the author of the popular Boy Sherlock Holmes series. Followed by a tour of the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books.
The eh List Author Series: Michael Crummey
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 12:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-395-5577
Come see a writer at the top of his game. Michael Crummey reads from his new book, Galore, a family saga spanning generations. Galore is already garnering rave reviews.
Meet Joanne Schwartz – Children’s Event
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 2 pm
Davenport Branch, 1246 Shaw Street, 416-393-7668
Local Davenport author Joanne Schwartz talks about her latest children's book, Our Corner Grocery Store, which is based on a real grocery store in the area.
Hard Surface: In Search of the Canadian Road
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7 pm
High Park Branch, 228 Roncesvalles Avenue, 416-393-7671
Peter Unwin, popular Canadian history writer and author of In Search of the Canadian Road, provides a reading, with musical accompaniment.
Meet Cathy Buchanan
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7 pm
Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen Street West, 416-393-7703
Cathy Buchanan presents an illustrated talk about the story behind her novel, The Day the Falls Stood Still.
The eh List Author Series: Linden MacIntyre
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7 pm
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, 416-395-5535
2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Linden MacIntyre discusses his novel, The Bishop's Man. A household name in Canada, MacIntyre has also won eight Gemini awards and an international Emmy for his incisive broadcasts.
Tea and Murder
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2 pm
Wychwood Branch, 1431 Bathurst Street, 416-393-7683
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of mystery with special guest author Maureen Jennings.
Keep Toronto Reading with Elizabeth J. Duncan
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2 pm
Alderwood Branch, 2 Orianna Drive, 416-394-5310
Alderwood Branch's Tea and Books Group welcomes Elizabeth J. Duncan, the award-winning Toronto-based author of the acclaimed novel The Cold Light of Mourning.
Earth Day Book Exchange
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2 pm
Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen Street West, 416-393-7703
Celebrate Earth Day with a book swap. Bring a favourite book and prepare to exchange it for another book with fellow book lovers.
Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Teens
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:00 pm
Agincourt Branch, 155 Bonis Avenue, 416-396-8943
Who said poetry was boring? April is also Poetry Month. Come join spoken word poet Matthew Jones for a performance and free workshop.
Changing to a Raw Food Lifestyle
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:30 pm
York Woods Branch, 1785 Finch Avenue West, 416-395-5980
Author and chef Judy Lynn Fleming talks about the benefits of a raw food lifestyle and how to get started.
Books We Love with Dave Bidini
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 pm
Bloor/Gladstone Branch, 1101 Bloor Street West, 416-393-7674
Author and musician Dave Bidini reads from his favourite books. A founding member of the acclaimed band The Rheostatics, Bidini has published several books about sports and music for adults and youth.
Books We Love with Gil Adamson
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 pm
Morningside Branch, 4270 Lawrence Avenue East, 416-396-8881
Gil Adamson, author of The Outlander, talks about books she loves.
Book Buzz: Chat online with Austin Clarke
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 pm
Austin Clarke will chat with all and sundry in this online celebration of Keep Toronto Reading One Book 2010 selection, More. Visit http://bookbuzzdiscussion.torontopubliclibrary.ca to join in.
One Book: Where are the Men?
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 pm
Maria A. Shchuka Branch, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, 416-394-1000
Come for an engaging panel discussion on black families, youth and gangs. Featuring Dalton Higgins, Audette Shephard, and Pastor Orim Meikle. Moderated by Norman Otis Richmond.
French Literature in a Minority Environment
Friday, April 23, 2010, 12:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, 416-395-5577
Round table discussion with finalists of Prix des lecteurs de Radio-Canada and well-known author Arlette Cousture. The program will be in french.
Friday Nights with Diaspora Dialogues
Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:00 pm
Palmerston Branch, 560 Palmerston Avenue, 416-393-7680
Enjoy musical performance by Brenda MacIntyre. Excerpted play reading of Spin Alley by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard. Readings by Jaspreet Singh and Monica Rosas. Spoken word by Heather Hermant.
Chantal's Storytime – Children’s Event
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:30 p.m.
Dufferin/St.Clair Branch, 1625 Dufferin Street, 416-393-7712
Enjoy a bilingual interactive theatre performance promoting reading in English & French for family members of all ages.
Black Creek Pioneer Village Presents: From Sheep to Shawl! – Children’s Event
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:30 p.m.
York Woods, 1785 Finch Avenye West, 416-395-5980
Black Creek Pioneer Village staff show you how to tease and spin wool. Take home your own woollen bracelet. For kids 6-10. To register, 416-395-5980. This event is part of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program.
Keep Toronto Reading is Toronto Public Library’s month-long celebration of the joy of reading, featuring literary and cultural events throughout the city, including Toronto’s annual community read. Everybody is invited to read this year’s selection, More, by Austin Clarke.
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 17.5 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
-30-
Media Contact:
Edward Karek, Communications Officer, 416-397-5925
Media@torontopubliclibrary.ca