Attention: Arts and Culture editors, Lifestyle editors, Black & Caribbean Media
Lyrical Fireworks
Toronto Public Library Launches Black History Month – February 2009
TORONTO (Friday, January 23, 2009) - Toronto Public Library invites all Torontonians to come witness the power of African-Canadian voices at a launch event for Black History Month. Programs continue throughout the month of February in many Toronto Public Library branches.
What:
Lyrical Fireworks: Toronto Public Library Celebrates Black History Month
Featuring poets Dwayne Morgan, Oni the Haitian Sensation,Boonaa Mohammed and Michelle Muir. Moderated by Chioma (editorand publisher of Amői Magazine)
Book signing and Q&A with the participating authors.
When:
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 7– 9 p.m.
Where:
York Woods Branch, 1785 Finch Avenue, 416-395-5980
Toronto Public Library officially designates February as the month to highlight its collections, programs and services for our Black & Caribbean communities. For a second year, Black History Month at Toronto Public Library is proudly supported by RBC. In 2009, RBC increased their annual donation to enhance the Rita Cox Black & Caribbean Heritage Collection.
All Torontonians are invited to discover the richness of Toronto Public Library’s Rita Cox Black & Caribbean Heritage Collections, located in four convenient locations across the city.
Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Road, 416-396-8969
Maria A. Shchuka Branch, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, 416-394-1000
Parkdale Branch,1303 Queen Street West, 416-393-7686
York Woods Branch, 1785 Finch Avenue West, 416-395-5980
The collections feature over 16,000 print and audiovisual materials for adults, children and teens about the Black and Caribbean historical and cultural experience – with special emphasis on Canadian material. These collections are recognized as one of the most comprehensive Black and Caribbean heritage collections in Canada, and are an invaluable resource for the Black and Caribbean community as well as students and researchers.
For more information and a complete list of all Black History Month events, pick up a Black History Month event guide and recommended reading list at any Toronto Public Library branch, call Answerline at (416) 393-7131, log on to the Programs and Events link on www.torontopubliclibrary.caor visit your local branch.
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 16 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 29 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at www.torontopubliclibrary.caor call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
Media Contact: Edward Karek, Communications Officer (416) 397-5925
media@torontopubliclibrary.ca