Opening Night Literary Event kicks off Asian Heritage Month Celebrations at the Library
Featuring authors Judy Fong Bates, Phoebe Tsang and Rabindranath Maharaj
Toronto (Tuesday, April 27, 2010) – Kicking off its month-long celebration of Asian Heritage, Toronto Public Library hosts an evening exploring Asian writing on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. Asian History Month at Toronto Public Library is once again proudly supported by RBC Foundation.
What: Asian Heritage Month 2010 – Pan Asian Culture and Writing
(Opening Night Event)
Where: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street.
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7 p.m. (Doors and bar open at 6 pm)
Who: Hosted By Steven D’Souza (CBC journalist)
Featuring authors Judy Fong Bates author of The Year of Finding Memory: A Memoir, Phoebe Tsang author of Contents of a Mermaid’s Purse, Rabindranath Maharaj author of The Amazing Absorbing Boy.
Featuring contemporary Indian dancing With Menaka Thakkar Dance Company
Throughout the month of May, Toronto Public Library offers wonderful opportunities to experience and explore Asian music, literature, art and dance through the many and varied programs offered free at our branches across the city. The library is also highlighting its collections for and about the city’s diverse Asian communities, and invites all Torontonians to discover the richness of those collections, both in their original languages and in translation.
For more information, pick up an Asian Heritage Month guide, available at any branch of Toronto Public Library, call Answerline (416-393-7131), or visit the library online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/asianheritage
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.
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Asian Heritage Month 2010: Celebrating all over town!
Legend of the Lion
The Asian Lion Dance represents good luck and prosperity. Come witness this magnificent symbol of Chinese Heritage.
Agincourt Branch, 155 Bonis Avenue, 416-396-8943
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 PM
Charles R. Sanderson Branch, 327 Bathurst Street. 416-393-7653
Saturday, May 8, 2 PM
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, 416-395-5535
Saturday, May 15, 2:00 PM
Pick up tickets at 1:30 pm on the day of the event from the Children's Department Information Desk.
Oakwood Village Library & Arts Centre, 416-394-1040
Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 PM
Goldhawk Park Branch, 295 Alton Towers Circle, 416-396-8964
Saturday, May 15, 10 AM
Chinese Brush Painting
Have fun and learn something new. Explore the ancient art of Chinese brush painting. Registration required.
Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Avenue, 416-393-7720
Saturday, May 1, 2:00 PM
Register in person or by calling 416-393-7720. Maximum of 15 people.
Albert Campbell Branch, 496 Birchmount Road, 416-396-8890
Saturday, May 15, 10:30 AM and Saturday, May 29, 10:30 AM
Gurpreet Chana: The Tabla Guy
Come enter the world of Gurpreet Chana; Explore his world of creative sound in everything we experience through all our senses.
Thorncliffe Branch, 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive, 416-396-3865
Saturday, May 8, 2:00 PM
Amesbury Park Branch, 1565 Lawrence Avenue West, 416-395-5420
Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 PM
New Toronto Branch, 110 Eleventh Street, 416-394-5350
Wednesday, May 12, 2:00 PM
Author/Illustrator Visit: Ruth Ohi
Meet Ruth Ohi, author of Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem
York Woods Branch, 1785 Finch Avenue West, 416-395-5980
Wednesday, May 19, 10 AM
Bendale Branch, 1515 Danforth Road, 416-396-8910
Thursday, May 27, 10 AM
Origami
Learn the art of origami from the very basic to more complicated origami figures.
Black Creek Branch, North York Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, 416-395-5470
Saturday, May 8, 11:00 AM
Brookbanks Branch, 210 Brookbanks Drive, 416-395-54480
Saturday, May 8, 2:30 PM
Origami for Teens
Learn about origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, from members of the Origami Society of Toronto. Make your own origami projects to take home. All materials supplied.
Don Mills Branch, 888 Lawrence Avenue East, 416-395-5710
Saturday, May 8, 2:30 PM
Kamishibai and Origami
Celebrate Asian Heritage at your library with stories using Kamishibai, an ancient Japanese storytelling method. This program will take place in our picture book area. Drop in.
Flemingdon Park Branch, 29 St. Dennis Drive, 416-395-5820
Saturday, May 8, 2:00 PM
Victoria Village Branch, 184 Sloane Avenue, 416-395-5950
Saturday, May 22, 2:00 PM
Awakening the Dragon: the Dragon Boat Festival
Join author Arlene Chan for an inter-generational program about the Dragon Boat Festival including legends, simulated races for the children, festival foods, etc.
High Park Branch, 228 Roncesvalles Avenue, 416-393-7671
Thursday, May 6, 2:00 PM
McGregor Park Branch, 2219 Lawrence Avenue East, 416-396-8935
Saturday, May 8, 2:00 PM
Pape/Danforth Branch, 791 Pape Avenue, 416-393-7727
Monday, May 10, 7:00 PM
Maryvale Branch, Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Road, 416-396-8931
Thursday, May 13, 1:30 PM
Gerrard/Ashdale Branch, 1432 Gerrard Street East, 416-393-7717
Saturday, May 15, 2:00 PM
Pleasant View Branch, 575 Van Horne Avenue, 416-395-5940
Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 PM
Two Great Puppet Shows
See The Magic Tea Kettle: Japanese Folktale & The Monkey's Heart: a Jataka tale from India. Presenters: Lampoon Puppet Theatre.
Goldhawk Park Branch, 295 Alton Towers Circle, 416-396-8964
Saturday, May 1, 2:00 PM
Nurjehan Aziz
An insight into the writings of South Asian women in Canada, as told by Nurjehan Aziz, co-founder of the Toronto South Asian Review
Humberwood Branch, 850 Humberwood Blvd, 416-394-5210
Thursday, May 27, 6:30 PM
Asian Heritage Celebration
Explore the flavours of Asia through music, dance and refreshments.
Humberwood Branch, 850 Humberwood Blvd, 416-394-5210
Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 PM
Jean Lumb, Chinese Canadian Trailblazer
Jean Lumb was a remarkable Canadian; the first Chinese Canadian woman to receive the Order of Canada, she played a huge role in the history of Canadian immigration. Come and here Arlene Chan tell us about Ms. Lumb.
Kennedy/Eglinton Branch, Liberty Square Shopping Plaza, 416-396-8924
Wednesday, May 12, 2:00 PM
Meet Derwin Mak and Eric Choi
Join us for the launch of their collection, The Dragon and the Stars, edited by Mak and Choi. Sponsored by The Friends of the Merrill Collection.
Lillian H. Smith Branch – Merrill Collection, 239 College Street, 416-393-7746
Thursday, May 13, 7:00 PM
Traditional Korean Dance and Display
A traditional Korean dance performance and a colourful display will be sure to delight all ages. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity, sponsored by the Korean YMCA.
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, 416-395-5535
Saturday, May 29, 2 PM
Celebr
ate Korean Music and Dance
Enjoy a variety of music and dance performed by the Korean Senior Citizens Society of Toronto.
Palmerston Branch, 560 Palmerston Avenue, 416-393-7680
Friday, May 7, 2:00 PM
Dranyen Shabdro
In Tibetan language "dranyen shabdro" means "sweet melody and dance". Join us for an afternoon of Tibetan music and dance.
Parkdale Branch, 1303 Queen Street West, 416-393-7686
Saturday, May 15, 2:00 PM
A Touch of Tai-Chi
Learn the basic movements of Tai-Chi. Register in person or by calling 416-393-7720. Maximum 25 people.
Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Avenue, 416-393-7720
Saturday, May 29, 2:00 PM
Author Visit: J. Torres
Meet J Torres, author of the Alison Dare series.
Woodside Square Branch, Woodside Square Mall, 1571 Sandhurst Circle
Saturday, May 15, 11 AM
Free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Centennial Branch, 578 Finch Avenue West, 416-395-5490
Thursday, May 20, 5 PM
Noriko Yamamoto
Silent storytelling with Noriko Yamamoto
Bloor/Gladstone Branch, 1101 Bloor Street West, 416-393-7674
Saturday, May 15, 2:00 PM
Anime and Manga Workshop
Learn about anime and Manga from Sam Dizon. Win prizes!
Deer Park Branch, 40 St. Clair Avenue East, 416-393-7657
Monday, May 17, 4:00 PM