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Library events in Toronto, walk in alone.

108 upcoming free programs at 55 library venues in Toronto — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

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Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space (8) · Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (8) · Toronto Public Library – Fairview (7) · Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek (5) · Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw (4) · Toronto Public Library – Deer Park (4) · Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory (4) · Toronto Public Library – Northern District (4) · Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith (3) · Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (3) · Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street (3) · Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell (2) · Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum (2) · Toronto Public Library – Eatonville (2) · Toronto Public Library – Eglinton Square (Meeting Room) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill (Program Room) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale (2) · Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Leaside (Community Room) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room) (2) · Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library (2) · Toronto Public Library – Agincourt (1) · Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell (Digital Innovation Lab, 2nd floor) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Brentwood (Community Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – City Hall (1) · Toronto Public Library – Deer Park (Main Floor Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Don Mills (1) · Toronto Public Library – Don Mills (Auditorium) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Guildwood (1) · Toronto Public Library – Humber Summit (Auditorium, lower level) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Locke (1) · Toronto Public Library – Malvern (1) · Toronto Public Library – Malvern (New Programming Space) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Malvern, Community Room (1) · Toronto Public Library – Mimico Centennial (Auditorium) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Mount Dennis (Room 2) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant (1) · Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Auditorium, 2nd floor) (1) · Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (E-Learning Lab, 2nd floor) (1) · Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (1) · Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (2nd floor Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2) (1) · Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart (1) · Toronto Public Library – Spadina Road (canoe table, centre of the room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (Meeting Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (meeting room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall (1) · Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square (Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room (1) · Toronto Reference Library (1) · Toronto Reference Library – TD Gallery (1st floor) (1)

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space8 upcoming

Fri11Jun
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

English Conversation Circle for newcomers at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

Malvern Library invites people who are learning English or are new to Canada to practise conversation in a relaxed setting, make new friends and find out what the library offers. It is not a formal class and is free for adults, run in partnership with Catholic Crosscultural Services. A welcoming first step for newcomers in Scarborough. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri25Jun
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

Drop-in English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

If you are learning English or new to Canada, Malvern Library’s weekly conversation circle in Scarborough is a relaxed place to practise speaking, make new friends and find out what the library has to offer. It is free and informal rather than a formal class, run with Catholic Crosscultural Services. Coming alone is exactly what most people do here. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue29Jun
Free
SocialToronto
09:30–10:30

Coffee and Conversation morning at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

Malvern Library in Scarborough invites adults to an informal morning over coffee and light refreshments to chat with neighbours and library staff about services in the area. It is free and drop-in, and you are welcome to say what information and resources you would like the library to offer. An easy, low-key way to meet people if you have just moved to the east end of Toronto. «Coffee and Conversation» Starts 09:30, ends about 10:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri2Jul
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

English Conversation Circle for newcomers at Malvern Library

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

The day after Canada Day, Malvern Library's weekly conversation circle in Scarborough welcomes people who are learning English or are new to Canada to practise speaking in a relaxed setting. It is free and informal rather than a formal class, run with Catholic Crosscultural Services, and a good place to make friends and learn what the library offers. Most people come on their own. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri9Jul
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

Friday English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, Scarborough

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

If you are learning English or have just arrived in Canada, Malvern Library in north-east Scarborough runs a weekly Friday-morning circle to practise everyday conversation in a relaxed setting. It is free and not a formal class, and the partner organisation Catholic Crosscultural Services is on hand with tips about life in Toronto. People make new friends here and learn what the library can do for them. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri16Jul
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

Friday English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

Malvern Library in north-east Scarborough runs a relaxed Friday-morning circle for people who are learning English or are new to Canada. It is free and not a formal class: you practise everyday conversation, make new friends and find out what the library offers, with the partner organisation Catholic Crosscultural Services on hand. Simply drop in to the New Programming Space. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue20Jul
Free
SocialToronto
09:30–10:30

Coffee and Conversation morning at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

Malvern Library in north-east Scarborough opens its programme space on a Tuesday morning for an easy-going hour of coffee, light refreshments and informal chat with neighbours and library staff. You can talk about the neighbourhood, swap tips and say what you would like the library to offer, and snacks are provided for everyone. A friendly, low-key first step into local life if you are new to the area. «Coffee and Conversation» Starts 09:30, ends about 10:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri30Jul
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming Space

If you are learning English or new to Canada, Malvern Library in north-east Scarborough hosts a relaxed Friday-morning circle to practise everyday conversation, make new friends and find out what the library offers. It is not a formal class, just friendly talk in a small group, run with Catholic Crosscultural Services. The programme is free and you can simply drop in. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial8 upcoming

Thu7Jan
Free
Food and drinkToronto
18:30–19:30

The Recipe Club: Food Conversation Evening at Taylor Memorial

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

This monthly drop-in club gathers home cooks of every level for friendly conversation on a different food topic each session. Last season the group even put together a 50-page recipe book. There is no registration, and talking about food is one of the easiest ways to make friends.

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Tue9Feb
Free
CultureToronto
14:00–15:00

Drop-In Book Club at Taylor Memorial Library, Scarborough

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month the Taylor Memorial branch in Birch Cliff tries out a new title and discusses it in a friendly afternoon atmosphere. It is a drop-in programme with no registration required, so you can simply walk in. Free, as with all Toronto Public Library programmes. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

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Thu4Mar
Free
SocialToronto
18:30–19:30

The Recipe Club: Food for Thought, Taylor Memorial Library

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

Taylor Memorial Library hosts a friendly monthly evening of recipes and food conversation, a different topic each time, for novice cooks and keen chefs alike. It is a free drop-in with no registration, a warm way to meet neighbours over a shared interest. «The Recipe Club: Food for Thought» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue16Mar
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

The Garden Club at Taylor Memorial Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

Novice and expert gardeners meet at Taylor Memorial Library on the third Tuesday of the month for an hour of gardening talks, often led by Toronto Master Gardeners. It is free and friendly, a natural way to swap tips and get to know neighbours as spring approaches. «The Garden Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu1Apr
Free
SocialToronto
18:30–19:30

The Recipe Club: Food for Thought, Taylor Memorial Library

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

Whether you are a novice cook or a chef extraordinaire, this monthly club at Taylor Memorial Library offers an evening of culinary adventure, with a different food topic each month and lively, friendly conversation. It is free and drop-in with no registration required, and swapping recipes is an easy way to meet neighbours. «The Recipe Club: Food for Thought» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue13Apr
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:00

Taylor Memorial Book Club, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month, Taylor Memorial Library's book club meets in the branch meeting room to try out new titles and talk them over in a friendly atmosphere. It is free and drop-in with no registration required, so you can simply come along on your own. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue18May
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

The Garden Club: monthly gardening talk at Taylor Memorial Library

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

Novice or expert, gardeners meet at Taylor Memorial Library on the third Tuesday of each month for an hour of gardening talks, often led by a Toronto Master Gardener. The programme is free with no registration listed. Swapping tips on plants and balconies is an easy icebreaker with neighbours in the east end. «The Garden Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue8Jun
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

Drop-in afternoon book club at Taylor Memorial Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month, Taylor Memorial Library on Kingston Road hosts a friendly book club that tries out new titles and talks them over together. It is a free drop-in for adults, with no registration required. A relaxed way to meet fellow readers in Toronto's east end. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Fairview7 upcoming

Tue2Feb
Free
LearningToronto
18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club and Play Reading at Fairview Library

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Book lovers meet on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of a popular title in a welcoming, relaxed setting, with play readings mixed into the programme. Copies of each book can be borrowed at the Fairview branch. It is free and drop-in, with no registration, and new members are explicitly encouraged. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

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Tue16Mar
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's book club meets every third Tuesday for a lively discussion of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting, and new members are always encouraged to join. It is a free drop-in with no registration, and copies of the book can be borrowed at the branch. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue6Apr
Free
LearningToronto
18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club & Play Reading at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's evening club meets on the first Tuesday of every month in Room 201 for lively discussions of popular books in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with copies available to borrow from the branch. New members are always encouraged, and it is free and drop-in with no registration needed. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue20Apr
Free
LearningToronto
13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Book lovers meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Fairview Library for a lively discussion of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting. New members are always encouraged, copies can be borrowed at the branch, and it is free and drop-in with no registration, an easy way to meet neighbours alone. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue4May
Free
LearningToronto
18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club & Play Reading at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's evening book club meets on the first Tuesday of each month for lively discussions of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting, with copies available to borrow at the branch. It is free and drop-in with no registration, and new members are always encouraged to join, so you can simply turn up on your own. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue18May
Free
LearningToronto
13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club drop-in at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library’s book club meets every third Tuesday of the month for lively discussions of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting. It is a free drop-in with no registration, new members are always encouraged, and copies of the book can be borrowed at the branch. A friendly afternoon to meet fellow book lovers in North York. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue15Jun
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–14:30

Drop-in afternoon book club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

On the third Tuesday of each month, Fairview Library in North York hosts a lively discussion of a popular book in a welcoming, relaxed setting. It is a free drop-in for adults with no registration needed, new members are always encouraged, and copies of the book can be borrowed at the branch. An easy way to meet book lovers in the neighbourhood. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek5 upcoming

Tue5Jan
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

Bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly alongside others for a while, then everyone talks about what they have been reading. It meets on the first Tuesday of the month as a drop-in, with no registration. It is ideal for introverts who still want company.

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Tue2Mar
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

Highland Creek Library invites you to bring your own book or pick one from its shelves and read quietly alongside other readers, then chat about what you read. It is a drop-in, no registration needed, and perfect if you like company without pressure. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue6Apr
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month, Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together for a while, and then everyone chats about what they have been reading. It is free and drop-in with no registration, which makes it a gentle way for a book lover to meet people. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue4May
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together, then chat about what everyone has been reading. It is free and drop-in with no registration, which makes it one of the gentlest ways to meet fellow readers alone. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue1Jun
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of each month Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together for a while, then chat about what everyone has been reading. It is free and drop-in, with no registration required. A gentle, low-pressure way to meet fellow readers in Scarborough. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw4 upcoming

Wed30Dec
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Adult Crafternoon Social: Collage at College/Shaw Library

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

College/Shaw Library's monthly crafternoon offers coffee, light music and a simple art project, which this time is collage. Materials are provided, or you can bring something you are already working on. The library describes it as a relaxed chance to socialise, and it is free with no registration.

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Thu28Jan
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: Climate-Themed Reading Party at College/Shaw

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

Participants bring a book they are reading, share stories and swap ideas about community-led ways to build climate resilience. Each party starts with quiet reading and reflection, followed by group discussion over refreshments. It is free with registration, and the reading-first format eases you in gently.

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Thu25Mar
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: climate reading party, College/Shaw Library

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

This monthly neighbourhood reading party starts with quiet reading and reflection time, then moves to group discussions over refreshments about the books people are reading and community-driven ideas for climate resilience. It is free, registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome, and copies of the featured books are available at the branch. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu27May
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: climate reading party at College/Shaw Library

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

This monthly neighbourhood reading party at College/Shaw Library starts with quiet reading and reflection time, then opens into group discussions over refreshments about books and community-driven climate solutions. It is free; registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome, and copies of featured books can be picked up at the branch while supplies last. A thoughtful afternoon to meet engaged neighbours in Little Italy. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Deer Park4 upcoming

Wed16Dec
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Author Talk: John Ota on the History of the Dining Room

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

John Ota presents his book 'The Dining Room', exploring twelve iconic dining rooms from a Japanese samurai house to Monet's yellow dining room, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the White House. It is free at the Deer Park branch. An evening author talk with questions is an easy way to meet fellow design and history lovers.

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Wed24Feb
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's monthly book club meets upstairs in Room 204 to discuss a book chosen by its members, from a varied reading list. It is free, and the group is made up of adult readers happy to welcome a new face. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed24Mar
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a varied selection of books chosen by its members, and copies of the next title can be picked up at the front desk. It is free for adults with registration for up to 20 places, and a monthly book club is a natural way to meet regulars in the neighbourhood. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed28Apr
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a variety of literary novels chosen by the group. It is free, with registration through the library (a waitlist opens when the 20 places fill), and a welcoming monthly circle like this is a good way to meet fellow readers alone. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory4 upcoming

Wed20Jan
Free
LearningToronto
11:00–12:00

Casual Book Club at Evelyn Gregory Library: "In the Upper Country"

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

This informal monthly book club meets to talk over In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas. The library describes the meetings as relaxed and casual. It is free, and a small discussion circle is a friendly way to meet neighbours.

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Wed17Feb
Free
SocialToronto
11:00–12:00

Drop-in Book Club: «A Complicated Kindness», Evelyn Gregory library

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

Do you love reading and talking about books? The Evelyn Gregory branch hosts an informal, relaxed monthly book club, and February's pick is «A Complicated Kindness» by Miriam Toews, a funny and aching novel of a teenager in a strict Mennonite town in Manitoba. Read the book beforehand or simply come to listen; the group welcomes both. Wednesday late morning, one hour, in the library at Trowell Avenue. Free, drop in, no registration required. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed21Apr
Free
LearningToronto
11:00–12:00

Book club on «Half of a Yellow Sun», Evelyn Gregory Library

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

The Evelyn Gregory branch's informal monthly book club meets to talk about a different book each time; in April it is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's «Half of a Yellow Sun». It is free and drop-in with no registration required, so you can simply come along on your own and join the conversation. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed21Jul
Free
LearningToronto
11:00–12:00

Book club on «Cold Mountain» at Evelyn Gregory Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

Once a month the small Evelyn Gregory Library in Toronto's west end hosts an informal, relaxed book club, and in July the group talks about «Cold Mountain», Charles Frazier's novel of a wounded soldier's long walk home at the end of the American Civil War. It is free, there is no registration, and new readers are simply invited to drop in. A gentle way to meet book lovers in the neighbourhood. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Northern District4 upcoming

Wed20Jan
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening Book Club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

On the third Wednesday of each month this group holds a friendly, spirited discussion of a different book, mostly contemporary fiction. You can join either the evening session or its afternoon twin, or both. It is free, and a regular group used to welcoming new readers is easy to walk into alone.

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Wed17Feb
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

A friendly, spirited monthly discussion of a mostly contemporary novel in the Northern District Library's program room. New readers are welcome, there is no fee, and it is an easy room to join alone. «Northern District Book Club—Evenings» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed14Apr
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:00

Afternoon Book Club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

Northern District Library's book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the main-floor program room for a friendly, spirited discussion of an eclectic mix of mostly contemporary fiction. An evening session on the third Wednesday covers the same book, and you are welcome at either or both. Free, with no registration needed. «Northern District Book Club—Afternoons» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed16Jun
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

On the third Wednesday of each month, Northern District Library near Yonge and Eglinton hosts a friendly, spirited discussion of a different book, mostly contemporary fiction. It is free for adults, and an afternoon session discusses the same book on the second Wednesday of the month if that suits you better. A relaxed way to meet fellow readers in midtown Toronto. «Northern District Book Club—Evenings» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith3 upcoming

Mon28Dec
Free
CultureToronto
18:00–20:00

Screen Scaries: 'Black Christmas' (1974) with Introduction

Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith

The library's monthly scary-movie night screens Bob Clark's Black Christmas, the Toronto-shot 1974 slasher prototype that influenced films like Halloween. A short introduction opens the evening, and the film is rated R and runs 97 minutes. It is free and drop-in, and a horror crowd always has plenty to talk about afterwards.

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Mon11Jan
Free
CultureToronto
17:30–20:00

Movies From Around the World at Lillian H. Smith Library

Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith

On the second Monday of each month, this branch screens a film from a different country, starting with a short introduction. The screening is free and aimed at adults. Watching together and comparing notes afterwards is an easy way to meet other film fans.

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Mon25Jan
Free
CultureToronto
18:00–20:00

Screen Scaries: Dario Argento's "Suspiria" at Lillian H. Smith

Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith

This month's horror screening is Dario Argento's 1977 Suspiria, about a new student at a ballet academy where sinister things happen behind the walls. A short introduction precedes the 92-minute film, which is rated 18A and shown with closed captions. Free screenings like this are made for dropping in alone.

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Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library3 upcoming

Wed25Nov
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:00

Trading Card Game Trade & Play Night

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library

Adults bring Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering or other trading card decks to find opponents and swap cards; UNO and regular decks are also on hand. It is drop-in with no registration, and challenging a stranger to a game is the whole point.

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Wed2Dec
Free
MusicToronto
18:00–19:00

Holiday Sax: Free Saxophone Quartet Concert

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library

Toronto saxophone quartet Sidecar78 — three retired music teachers and a record-company executive — plays a holiday programme spanning jazz, ragtime, classical and contemporary standards. No registration or tickets are needed, so you can walk in after work and chat with other listeners afterwards.

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Tue22Dec
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–20:00

Board Games for Adults at North York Central Library

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library

Drop in for an evening of modern and classic board games such as Codenames, Bananagrams, Scrabble, Set, Sushi Go and Uno. The library invites you to come with friends or make new ones. It is free and needs no registration.

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Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street3 upcoming

Sat24Oct
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Book Lovers Speed Friending at Parliament Street library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street

Parliament Street library in Cabbagetown hosts an afternoon of speedy book chats designed to help readers make new friends. Whether you love the classics, thrillers or literary fiction, you rotate through short conversations with fellow book lovers over tea and cookies. It is free, but spaces are limited, so register to guarantee a spot; it is made for people coming alone. «Book Lovers Speed Friending» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu3Dec
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:30

Yarn and Collage Club at Parliament Street library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street

The Parliament Street branch in Cabbagetown offers an easy Thursday evening of crafting and making new friends. Start or continue a collage, knitting or crochet project, share a trick or two with the person next to you, and use the basic supplies and instructions the library provides if you arrive empty-handed. It is free, for adults, and you simply drop in. «Yarn and Collage Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed23Dec
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:30

Drop-in chess club at Parliament Street library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street

On the eve of Christmas Eve the Parliament Street branch near Cabbagetown hosts its drop-in chess club for players of all ages and levels. Bring your own board or use one of the library's, sit down and ask who wants a game. Free, no registration. «Drop In Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell2 upcoming

Wed13Jan
Free
LearningToronto
18:00–20:00

Artists in the Library: Free Sewing Workshop at Albert Campbell

Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell

The first session of this artist-led series teaches practical sewing techniques and planning tips, and later sessions build patches for a shared community tapestry. Materials are provided for the first 15 people and registration is required, though drop-ins with their own supplies are welcome. Working on one communal piece makes it natural to talk to the person next to you.

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Mon22Feb
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

Coffee and Conversation at Albert Campbell Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell

Albert Campbell Library in Scarborough hosts a monthly informal chat with light refreshments, where you can get to know library staff and learn about local services. This month the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities joins in, and snacks are provided. Free and welcoming to newcomers. «Coffee and Conversation» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum2 upcoming

Wed13Jan
Free
LearningToronto
18:30–19:30

Poetry Circle: Writing and Sharing at Barbara Frum Library

Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum

Adults meet for an hour of poetry writing with guided prompts, sharing new work when ready and offering friendly feedback to one another. It is free, registration is through the library, and it is not a formal class. Writing prompts give everyone the same starting point, so newcomers fit right in.

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Wed10Mar
Free
LearningToronto
18:30–19:30

Poetry Circle at Barbara Frum Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum

Barbara Frum branch hosts an evening of poetry writing and discussion with guided prompts, a chance to share your work when you are ready, and supportive feedback from peers. Pens and paper are provided and the one rule is kindness, which makes it a gentle evening for a newcomer on their own. «Poetry Circle» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Eatonville2 upcoming

Tue22Dec
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:30

Drop-in Tuesday chess club at Eatonville library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Eatonville

The Eatonville branch in Etobicoke opens its tables for a friendly game of chess every Tuesday evening, Christmas week included. All skill levels are welcome and the library provides the sets, so you only need to turn up and find an opponent. Free, drop in. «Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Eglinton Square (Meeting Room)2 upcoming

Thu26Nov
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Monthly Scrabble Night at Eglinton Square library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Eglinton Square (Meeting Room)

Eglinton Square branch, inside the shopping centre of the same name in Scarborough, invites word lovers to its meeting room on the last Thursday of every month. Enjoy playing Scrabble and want to meet others who do too? That is the whole idea: an hour of friendly games across the board with whoever turns up. It is free, for adults, and you simply drop in. «Scrabble Night» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue15Dec
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

True Crime Club at Eglinton Square library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Eglinton Square (Meeting Room)

The Eglinton Square branch sits inside a shopping centre in Scarborough's Golden Mile, which makes it an easy, warm stop on a December afternoon. Its True Crime Club gathers fans of real-life mysteries, investigations and infamous cases to share what they have read, watched or listened to, and to trade theories in a respectful discussion. Free, for adults, no registration; just find the meeting room. «True Crime club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)2 upcoming

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Tue5Jan
Free
SocialToronto
18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club, new members welcome, Fairview library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)

A relaxed neighbourhood book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month, so the first week of January is a natural moment to join. Discussions of popular novels are lively but friendly, and the library says new members are always welcome. Copies of the current book can be borrowed at the Fairview branch; the January title is not listed online, so ask at the desk. Free; drop in, no registration. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue19Jan
Free
LearningToronto
13:00–14:30

Drop-in afternoon book club at Fairview library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)

Join other book lovers for a lively discussion of a popular book in a welcoming, relaxed setting: the Fairview club meets on the third Tuesday of every month and new members are always encouraged to join. Recent picks ranged from Deborah Feldman's «Unorthodox» to Sarah Polley's «Run Towards the Danger»; copies of the current title are available for borrowing at the branch, so ask staff what January's book is. Drop in, no registration, free. The library is inside Fairview Mall, by Don Mills subway station. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill (Program Room)2 upcoming

Tue1Dec
Free
LearningToronto
18:00–19:30

English Conversation Circle with CultureLink at Forest Hill library

Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill (Program Room)

Every Tuesday evening the Forest Hill branch on Eglinton Avenue West hosts a small-group English circle run with mentors from CultureLink, a Toronto settlement agency. You practise speaking with confidence, learn about Canada, share experiences and, above all, make new friends among people who have also recently arrived. It is free; register with the library and through CultureLink's form. «English Conversation Circle with CultureLink» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue29Dec
Free
LearningToronto
18:00–19:30

English Conversation Circle with CultureLink, Forest Hill, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill (Program Room)

A weekly small-group English practice for newcomers, run with mentors from the settlement agency CultureLink, and it keeps going in holiday week. The aim is simple: speak with more confidence, make new friends, share experiences and learn a little more about life in Canada. Free; please register both on the library page and through CultureLink's form. «English Conversation Circle with CultureLink» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale2 upcoming

Sat9Jan
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–16:00

Saturday Drop-In Chess Club at Gerrard/Ashdale Library

Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale

Players of every age and level meet on the second floor every Saturday afternoon for friendly games of chess. It is a free drop-in, and under-18s must come with a parent or guardian. Sitting down across a board is an instant way to meet someone new.

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Sat20Feb
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–16:00

Saturday drop-in chess club, Gerrard/Ashdale library

Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale

Drop in on the second floor of the Gerrard/Ashdale branch for a few relaxed games of chess every Saturday afternoon. All levels are welcome, no registration needed and no cost. «Saturday Chess Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room)2 upcoming

Thu19Nov
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Friendly Scrabble Club afternoon at High Park library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room)

High Park branch on Roncesvalles Avenue puts your word skills to the test on Thursday afternoons with friendly Scrabble in a relaxed, welcoming room. Triple-word-score pros and complete beginners are equally welcome, and a board game gives you an instant seat among strangers. It is free, drop-in with no registration, though the room holds only about ten players. «Scrabble Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu17Dec
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Drop-in Scrabble Club at High Park library, Roncesvalles, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room)

The High Park branch is a small 1916 Carnegie library on Roncesvalles Avenue, the Polish-flavoured high street on the edge of the park. On Thursday afternoon its program room fills with friendly Scrabble: triple-word-score pros and newcomers to the game play together in a relaxed, welcoming space. Free, all adults welcome, drop in without registration. «Scrabble Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Leaside (Community Room)2 upcoming

Tue3Nov
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:30

Adult board games night at Leaside library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Leaside (Community Room)

The Leaside branch in midtown Toronto hosts an evening of card games and board games for adults in its community room. The library invites you to bring friends or make new ones at the table, with a choice of games ready to play. It is a free drop-in with no registration. «Adult Board Games' Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue8Dec
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–19:30

Adult Board Games' Night at Leaside library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Leaside (Community Room)

Leaside, a quiet residential neighbourhood in midtown Toronto, has a small brick library on McRae Drive whose community room fills up on Tuesday evenings with card games and board games. Bring a friend or, as the library itself puts it, make new ones at the table. Free, no registration; just come and sit down where there is a chair. «Adult Board Games' Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)2 upcoming

Sat28Nov
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–16:30

Saturday drop-in Chess Club at Runnymede library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)

Runnymede branch, a handsome old library on Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village, keeps its second-floor program room for chess on Saturday afternoons. Drop in for a friendly game; sets are provided, and a chessboard is one of the quietest ways to meet locals when you are new in town. It is free, for adults, and needs no registration. «Chess Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Sat12Dec
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–16:30

Drop-in Saturday Chess Club at Runnymede library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)

Runnymede is a handsome 1930s library on Bloor Street West in Toronto's Bloor West Village, with a program room upstairs where chess players meet on Saturday afternoons. Sets are provided, levels are mixed, and you simply drop in for a friendly game or two. Free, no registration; a good excuse to explore the shops and cafés of the village afterwards. «Chess Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library2 upcoming

Fri4Dec
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Author Talk: Edgar Allan Poe's Life and Work

Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library

Professor Emily Ogden discusses her book on Edgar Allan Poe, weaving his mysterious life together with the readers and translators he influenced, as part of the library's Salon Series. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. Author talks draw an engaged crowd that is easy to chat with afterwards.

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Thu17Dec
Free
MusicToronto
19:00–20:00

Winter Choral Serenade at Toronto Reference Library

Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library

The award-winning women's a cappella choir the Sunday Singers performs seasonal choral music and shares Christmas and holiday traditions from different countries. It is a free drop-in programme with no registration. A library concert is a relaxed evening to attend alone.

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Toronto Public Library – Agincourt1 upcoming

Thu11Mar
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

Adult Fiction Book Club at Agincourt Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Agincourt

On the second Thursday of each month Agincourt branch gathers readers to discuss a great work of fiction, with some tasty treats on the side. It is free, small and friendly, an easy way to meet fellow readers in the neighbourhood. «Adult Fiction Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell (Digital Innovation Lab, 2nd floor)1 upcoming

Wed27Jan
Free
LearningToronto
18:00–20:00

Sew a patch for a community tapestry, Albert Campbell library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell (Digital Innovation Lab, 2nd floor)

Artists in the Library is a four-week sewing series at the Albert Campbell branch in Scarborough that ends with a communal tapestry. After two technique workshops, this Wednesday evening is a self-led session: you settle in at the Digital Innovation Lab and stitch your own patch, with the artist on hand for advice and plenty of neighbours doing the same. Materials are provided for the first fifteen registered participants; drop-ins are welcome if you bring your own fabric and thread. The last session on 3 February sews the patches together. Free. «Artists in the Library: Sewing» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Brentwood (Community Room)1 upcoming

Thu29Oct
Free
CultureToronto
18:00–20:00

Film Club: A Haunting in Venice at Brentwood library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Brentwood (Community Room)

The adult film club at the Brentwood branch in Etobicoke gets into the Halloween mood with Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice (2023): a retired Poirot reluctantly attends a séance in a decaying palazzo, and when a guest is murdered he is pulled into a world of shadows and secrets. Rated PG, 103 minutes, shown with English closed captions. Free; take a seat in the community room and stay to talk about it afterwards. «Film Club: A Haunting in Venice (2023)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – City Hall1 upcoming

Fri27Nov
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–15:00

Friday Mahjong Social at the City Hall library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – City Hall

The small City Hall branch, tucked into Toronto City Hall on Nathan Phillips Square, sets out the tiles for a Friday afternoon of mahjong, the ancient game of skill, strategy, calculation and a little luck. Beginners are welcome and a table of four always needs another player, which makes it an easy place to meet people downtown. It is free, for adults, with no registration. «Mahjong Social» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Deer Park (Main Floor Program Room)1 upcoming

Mon2Nov
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–20:00

Board game meet-up at Deer Park library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park (Main Floor Program Room)

Deer Park library at Yonge and St. Clair holds a drop-in evening of board games twice a month, and the library says it plainly: come with friends or make new ones in the community. Play Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Clue, chess, backgammon, Uno or whatever card game you can think of. It is free for adults, with no registration. «Board Game Meet-Up» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Don Mills1 upcoming

Wed9Dec
Free
MusicToronto
19:00–20:00

Holiday Saxophone Concert with Sidecar78

Toronto Public Library – Don Mills

Saxophone quartet Sidecar78 — soprano, alto, tenor and baritone — play an evening of festive tunes peppered with jazz and swing. It is free, with registration through the library. A one-hour library concert is a relaxed, easy outing on your own.

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Toronto Public Library – Don Mills (Auditorium)1 upcoming

T
Thu7Jan
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–14:00

Drop-in knitting and crochet circle at Don Mills library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Don Mills (Auditorium)

A weekly drop-in circle for knitters and crocheters: bring whatever you are working on, show it off, swap ideas and get advice, or simply sit and chat while your hands are busy. Beginners are welcome and the library keeps a small supply of materials, so a new-year hobby can start right here. Free, no registration. «Knitting and Crochet Circle» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Guildwood1 upcoming

Tue17Nov
Free
SocialToronto
18:30–20:00

Tuesday Cards and Chitchat drop-in at Guildwood library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Guildwood

Guildwood branch in Scarborough, by the Guildwood Plaza, hosts a casual Tuesday evening for adults who want to meet new people over traditional card games, board games, checkers or chess and a good chat. It is a welcoming, relaxed community space; just drop in, though seats are limited. Free, no registration. «Tuesday Cards and Chitchat» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Humber Summit (Auditorium, lower level)1 upcoming

Mon14Dec
Free
SocialToronto
13:30–15:00

La Scopa: learn and play the Italian card game, Humber Summit library

Toronto Public Library – Humber Summit (Auditorium, lower level)

Humber Summit, in the north-west of Toronto, is one of the city's old Italian neighbourhoods, and the library on Islington Avenue teaches the card game that goes with it: Scopa, «the broom», a centuries-old game of memory, strategy and a little luck, easy to learn and hard to master. Bring friends or make new ones at the table; the regulars are happy to explain. Free, no registration, Monday afternoon in the lower-level auditorium. «La Scopa: Learn and Play a Traditional Italian Card Game» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Locke1 upcoming

Tue8Dec
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:00

Glow & Fold: Illuminated Book-Tree Workshop

Toronto Public Library – Locke

Turn recycled books into folded holiday trees lit with LED lights while learning the basics of simple circuits, and take your glowing decoration home. It is a free drop-in programme for adults. Crafting at a shared table is an easy way to meet people.

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Toronto Public Library – Malvern1 upcoming

Fri14May
Free
LearningToronto
10:00–11:00

English Conversation Circle for newcomers, Malvern Library Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern

Malvern Library's English Conversation Circle invites people who are learning English or new to Canada to practise speaking in a relaxed setting, make new friends and learn what the library offers. It is a free, informal circle rather than a formal class, run with Catholic Crosscultural Services, and exactly the kind of place where coming alone is the norm. «English Conversation Circle» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Malvern (New Programming Space)1 upcoming

Tue26Jan
Free
SocialToronto
09:30–11:00

Coffee and Conversation morning at Malvern library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern (New Programming Space)

An easy Tuesday morning at the Malvern branch in Scarborough: light refreshments, an informal chat about services in the neighbourhood and a chance to get to know the local library staff. Each month a different community organisation drops by; in January it is the Children's Book Bank, introducing its free literacy programmes, author visits and free books. Say what you would like to find at the library, or just listen with a coffee. Snacks are provided, ingredient lists available. Free, no registration. «Coffee and Conversation» Starts 09:30, ends about 11:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Malvern, Community Room1 upcoming

Tue20Jul
Free
SocialToronto
15:00–16:30

Makers' Movie Meetup: stitch and chat at Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern, Community Room

Do you knit, crochet, hand-sew, cross-stitch or embroider, or would you like to learn? At Malvern Library in Scarborough adults gather in the community room to stitch, chat and have fun while a cosy romance film plays in the background. It is a free library programme for adults, and bringing a project is the easiest conversation starter there is. «Makers' Movie Meetup» Starts 15:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Mimico Centennial (Auditorium)1 upcoming

Sat31Oct
Free
LearningToronto
14:30–16:00

Real Ghosts: Hallowe'en talk by author Peter Roe, Mimico library

Toronto Public Library – Mimico Centennial (Auditorium)

Author Peter Roe (Haunted Town Halls, The Complete Paranormal Investigation Handbook) visits the Mimico Centennial library by the lake in south Etobicoke on Halloween afternoon. He shares field discoveries of The Searcher Group, Canada's oldest paranormal research team, now in its 47th year, mixing chills with a real love of Ontario's vanishing heritage buildings, tools of the trade and a good dose of humour. Free, for adults, in the auditorium. «Real Ghosts: A Hallowe'en Exclusive» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Mount Dennis (Room 2)1 upcoming

Sat5Dec
Free
CultureToronto
14:00–16:00

Staghorn Sumac Ornament Workshop with a textile artist, Mount Dennis

Toronto Public Library – Mount Dennis (Room 2)

Textile artist Sarah Zanchetta, resident at the Mount Dennis branch through the Artists in the Library programme, leads the fourth of her workshops exploring local plants through embroidery and felt collage. This Saturday afternoon the subject is the staghorn sumac, whose red velvet cones stand out in Toronto's winter ravines, and you stitch your own ornament to take home. For adults, free; registration is required and places are limited, but unclaimed seats go to drop-ins fifteen minutes after the start. «Artists in the Library: Staghorn Sumac Ornament Workshop» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant1 upcoming

Tue22Dec
Free
MusicToronto
14:00–15:00

Little Black Dress Saxophone Quartet at Mount Pleasant Library

Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant

A quartet of women saxophonists plays four-part harmony on four different saxophones, from classics and swing to show tunes and seasonal holiday music. They also explain each instrument and demonstrate how it sounds. It is free, registration is required, and the event is aimed at adults and older adults.

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Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Auditorium, 2nd floor)1 upcoming

Thu12Nov
Free
SocialToronto
18:30–20:00

Animal-themed trivia night at North York Central Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Auditorium, 2nd floor)

North York Central Library's monthly trivia night for adults and seniors goes wild this time with an animal theme. You can form a team with friends or play on your own, which makes it easy to get absorbed into a table of fellow quizzers. It is free, with no registration, drop-in until the auditorium is full. «Trivia Night: Animals» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (E-Learning Lab, 2nd floor)1 upcoming

Tue27Oct
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–20:00

Tuesday evening board games for adults, North York Central Library

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (E-Learning Lab, 2nd floor)

North York Central Library, on Yonge Street above North York Centre station, hosts a weekly evening of modern and classic board games for adults on its second floor. Expect Codenames, Bananagrams, Exploding Kittens, Sushi Go, Scrabble, chess and many more. It is a free drop-in, and the library invites you to come with friends or make new ones at the table. «Board Games for Adults: Tuesday Evening» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor)1 upcoming

Thu28Jan
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:15

Drop-in evening book club at North York Central Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor)

On the last Thursday of the month a librarian leads a lively book discussion on the second floor of North York Central Library, right above North York Centre subway station. Recent picks were Conor Kerr's «Prairie Edge» and Marjan Kamali's «The Lion Women of Tehran»; the January title is announced at the branch, with regular and large-print copies set aside at the first-floor reference desk, plus e-book and e-audiobook versions. Drop in, no registration, free, and nobody minds if you only got halfway through. «North York Central Library Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:15. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room)1 upcoming

Wed13Jan
Free
LearningToronto
14:00–15:00

Afternoon contemporary fiction book club, Northern District, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room)

A friendly, spirited monthly discussion of a different book, usually an eclectic piece of contemporary fiction; recent picks included «Orbital» by Samantha Harvey and «Stone Yard Devotional» by Charlotte Wood. Ask at the branch for this month's title. No registration listed; free. The same book is also discussed at an evening session on the third Wednesday of the month at 19:00, and you are welcome at either or both. The branch is one block from Eglinton subway station. «Northern District Book Club—Afternoons» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth1 upcoming

Wed27Jan
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Pape Book Club: Vincent Lam's "On the Ravine"

Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth

The Pape/Danforth branch hosts a lively monthly discussion of a chosen book, this time On the Ravine by Toronto doctor and novelist Vincent Lam. New members are welcome and the evening is free. Everyone shows up with the same book in hand, which makes conversation easy.

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Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (2nd floor Program Room)1 upcoming

Fri30Oct
Free
CultureToronto
18:00–19:45

Adult horror movie night: The Sixth Sense, Pape/Danforth library

Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (2nd floor Program Room)

For spooky season the Pape/Danforth branch, at the corner of Toronto's Greektown, screens M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense (1999) for adults: young Cole is visited by ghosts and confides only in child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, until the truth jolts them both. 107 minutes in the second-floor program room. Free; an easy evening out where the film does the talking and the conversation starts on the way out. «Adult Horror Movie Screening: The Sixth Sense» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:45. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (Program Room)1 upcoming

Wed4Nov
Free
SocialToronto
17:30–20:00

Jigsaw puzzle social for adults, Pape/Danforth library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (Program Room)

Pape/Danforth library, a short walk from the Danforth's Greek-town strip, gathers local jigsaw enthusiasts for an evening of communal puzzling in its program room. Bring your own puzzle or start on one of the library's, and drop in for as long as you like. It is free and for adults 18+ only. «Jigsaw Puzzle Social» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2)1 upcoming

T
Thu14Jan
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Riverdale library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2)

Share your love of literature at Riverdale library on Broadview Avenue: each month the group reads a new book and talks it over in a friendly, welcoming setting. The January session discusses «Remarkable Creatures»; each title is picked up at the library at the previous meeting (10 December for this one), so ask staff for details. Free; registration through the library's event page, and staff can help you register. «Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart1 upcoming

Thu26Nov
Free
FoodToronto
19:00–20:00

Bubble Tea Making Workshop for Adults

Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart

A hands-on session where adults learn to make a classic milk bubble tea and practise mixing and decorating. Space is limited, so register online or by phone; preparing drinks side by side is an easy conversation starter.

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Toronto Public Library – Spadina Road (canoe table, centre of the room)1 upcoming

Wed20Jan
Free
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

Coffee and Conversation at Spadina Road library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Spadina Road (canoe table, centre of the room)

Light refreshments and an informal chat about what is going on in the neighbourhood: get to know the staff of the small Spadina Road branch, say what you would like from your library, and meet a different community organisation each month. In January the guest is Ombudsman Toronto, talking about housing, a handy session if you have just arrived in the city. Snacks and drinks are provided and ingredient lists are available. Free, no registration; the branch is a short walk from Spadina or Dupont subway stations. «Coffee and Conversation» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (Meeting Room)1 upcoming

Tue10Nov
Free
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

True Crime Club evening at Taylor Memorial library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (Meeting Room)

Taylor Memorial, a small branch on Kingston Road in Toronto's Cliffside, hosts a monthly club for people who enjoy talking about true crime cases from next door and around the world. Members research the month's case on their own through books, podcasts and databases, then meet to share theories respectfully and pick the next case. It is free, for adults, and needs no registration. «The True Crime Club at Taylor Memorial» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (meeting room)1 upcoming

Tue19Jan
Free
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

The Garden Club: an evening gardening talk at Taylor Memorial, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (meeting room)

Novice or expert, the Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month for an hour of gardening talks, usually led by a Toronto Master Gardener: past evenings covered planting bulbs for spring (with free bulbs handed out) and the care of orchids. The January topic is announced at the branch. Suitable for anyone with any kind of outdoor space, or none; free, no registration. Taylor Memorial library is on Kingston Road in the Birch Cliff neighbourhood. «The Garden Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall1 upcoming

Thu22Oct
Free
CultureToronto
18:45–19:45

Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet

Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall

At the Toronto Reference Library, teaching artist Tanya Howard, a former First Soloist with the National Ballet of Canada, demonstrates music and choreography from well-known ballets and invites participants to try some gentle ballet-inspired movement. You can also look at costumes from the company and learn how they bring performances to life; joining in the movement is optional. It is free with registration, and you can visit the «A Legacy in Motion» exhibition before or after. «Dance With Us! Led by The National Ballet of Canada» Starts 18:45, ends about 19:45. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square (Program Room)1 upcoming

Thu17Dec
Free
SocialToronto
13:00–14:30

Mahjong for Beginners at Woodside Square library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square (Program Room)

Woodside Square library, in a mall at Finch and McCowan in Scarborough's Agincourt area, teaches Cantonese and Hong Kong style mahjong: a quick introduction, then friendly games with experienced players and complete beginners at the same tables. A good way to meet neighbours in this strongly Cantonese-speaking part of the city. Free; register on the library page (small group, waitlist available). «Mahjong For Beginners» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room1 upcoming

Fri23Oct
Free
SocialToronto
18:00–20:00

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library

Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room

York Woods library in North York invites adult beginners to learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, one of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing games. No experience is required and you do not need to bring anything: pre-generated characters are provided. It is free but space is limited, so register online or by phone; a shared adventure is a natural way to make new friends. «Intro to D&D for Adults» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Reference Library1 upcoming

Wed18Nov
Free
CultureToronto
18:00–19:00

Meet the winner of the 2026 Giller Prize

Toronto Reference Library

The newly crowned winner of Canada's Giller Prize talks about the winning book with journalist Mark Medley at the Toronto Reference Library, followed by questions and a signing. Big literary nights draw keen readers who are happy to compare notes in the signing line.

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New in Toronto?

How to use the library as a newcomer

  1. Get a card — it is usually free. Bring photo ID and a proof of address (rental contract, utility bill). Rules differ per library, so check the branch page first.
  2. Events rarely need a card. Talks, book clubs and language cafés are open to everyone; just walk in a few minutes early.
  3. Use it as your base. Free wifi, a quiet desk, notice boards with local groups, and often newspapers and courses in several languages.
  4. Go back to the same program. The second visit is when people remember your name.

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Questions people ask

Are library events in Toronto free?

Almost all of them. The 108 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Toronto; most need no booking and no library card. Workshops with limited places say so on the official page.

Can I go to a library event in Toronto alone?

Yes. Most people at library book clubs, talks and language cafés come alone, there is a host who starts the conversation, and nobody asks why you are there. Arrive a few minutes early.

How do I get a library card in Toronto?

Usually it is free: bring photo ID and a proof of address (a rental contract or a utility bill) to any branch. Rules differ per library, so check the branch page before you go.

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