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Free talks, lectures, author meetings and panels.
November 2026
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The Delicious and Surprising History of The Dining Room: Author Talk with John Ota at Deer Park Library (Dec 16, 2026)
John Ota presents and discusses his book The Dining Room . It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Deer Park Library, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
LSP: Let's Talk Time at Richview Library (Dec 15, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Richview Library, on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Access To Housing: Information Session at Toronto Reference Library (Dec 15, 2026)
Do you need information about applying for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing or assistance with your application? Join Margaret's Housing and Community Support Services staff for drop-in sessions on the 3 rd Tuesday of each month, from 2-4pm. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
The Delicious and Surprising History of The Dining Room at St. Lawrence Library (Dec 14, 2026)
John Ota presents and discusses his book, The Dining Room : Exploring the Design of Twelve Iconic Rooms in Search of the Perfect Dining Experience. (Random House, 2026). It is a free Toronto Public Library program at St. Lawrence Library, on Monday, December 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
The Dining Room: In Search of the Perfect Dining Experience at Toronto Reference Library (Dec 10, 2026)
Best-selling author John Ota investigates the architecture, interior design and dining experiences of historical significance. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Rainbow Seniors’ Social: Coming Out 2SLGBTQ+, Letters to my Younger Self with Debra Anderson at Lillian H. Smith Library (Dec 10, 2026)
Elders of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, this space is for you! Join us for this interactive workshop with author Debra Anderson, sharing and writing letters to your younger self about coming out as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Community allies are welcome. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Lillian H. Smith Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Talk About Books at Pape/Danforth Library (Dec 9, 2026)
Looking for your next great read? Enjoy some refreshments, learn about some fabulous books from a library staff member, and share what you've been reading. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Pape/Danforth Library, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
English Conversation Circle for Cantonese speakers (Drop in) at Queen/Saulter Library (Dec 9, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxing environment while making new friends and learning what the library has to offer! It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Queen/Saulter Library, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends: Author Talk with A.D. Sui at Toronto Reference Library (Dec 7, 2026)
In this exciting author talk A.D. Sui will discuss their upcoming novel Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends, a sapphic cli-fi thriller, as well as science fiction's role in today's rapidly politically and technologically changing world. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Monday, December 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
The Delicious and Surprising History of The Dining Room at Hillcrest Library (Dec 3, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. John Ota presents and discusses his book, The Dining Room : Exploring the Design of Twelve Iconic Rooms in Search of the Perfect Dining Experience. (Random House, 2026). It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Hillcrest Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Talk About Books: A Readers' Social at North York Central Library (Dec 2, 2026)
Drop in for a bookish chat with fellow readers. No specific reading required! It is a free Toronto Public Library program at North York Central Library, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Tiny Titans: Insects Up Close | Book Launch & Panel Talk with Author & Photographer Dara Ojo at North York Central Library (Dec 2, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Discover the hidden world of arthropods through stunning macro photography a visual journey celebrating their beauty, complexity, and essential role in our ecosystems. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at North York Central Library, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.