Join award-winning author Joanne Levy in this fun, interactive, and informative workshop where she will discuss who she is, and how she came to be a writer. After a brief presentation about the importance of grabbing the reader from the first page, Joanne will ask the attendees to guess the openings of several books (classics and recently published) and share if they find them intriguing. Would they keep reading? Why? Why not? Do they see any similarities in themes or devices across the samples? After discussion, participants will then be tasked to write the beginning of a story of their own from either something they are already thinking about or a prompt that Joanne will provide. After a short period of writing, attendees will be invited to share their stories (optional). This session also includes plenty of time for Q&A where Joanne will answer any/all questions about her, her pets, being an author, writing, and even life’s most pressing questions, like which is better: waffles or pancakes.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 30, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program.
Joignez-nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)Drop-in program
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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Cherchez-vous à entrer sur le marché du travail et ne savez pas par où commencer?
Profitez de l'appui 1 à 1 d'un des conseillers en matière d'emploi du Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)Drop-in program
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A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
For ages 5-12.Please note that staff will not supervise activities.
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Une sortie bi-hebdomadaire pour les familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
Pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans.Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)Drop-in program
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In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of topics will be presented and each class is tailored to meet the needs of the group, always in a warm and welcoming environment.
No registration required; however, space is limited.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)Drop-in program
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Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)Drop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.
Join us for discussions on the first Friday of every month.
September 13: Meet & Greet - Talk about our summer reading
October 4: "All Things Consoled" by Elizabeth Hay (Memoir)
November 1: "Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman (Fiction)
December 6: "State of Terror" by Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny (Fiction)
No Meeting in January
February 7: "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline (Canadian)
March 7: "Cul-de-Sac" by Joy Fielding (Canadian-Mystery)
April 4: "Looking for Jane" by Heather Marshall (Canadian)
May 2: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini (Canadian-Fiction)
June 6: "The Dinner" by Herman Koch (Fiction)
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)Drop-in program
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Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 2:30pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this session, we will use simple book-binding methods to make mini notebooks with beautiful scrapbook paper.
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.