Talks and Lectures
Free talks, lectures, author meetings and panels.
November 2026
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National Housing Day: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion of Seeking Shelter at Toronto Reference Library (Nov 24, 2026)
On November 24 th , join Homeless Connect Toronto at the Toronto Reference Library for a special premiere screening and community conversation celebrating the launch of Seeking Shelter, a documentary series by filmmaker Nadine Valcin. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
LSP: Let's Talk Time at Richview Library (Nov 24, 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, November 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Club de lecture de la Bibliothèque de référence at Toronto Reference Library (Nov 24, 2026)
Aimez-vous lire en français ? Avez-vous envie de participer à des discussions autour des livres dans une ambiance détendue en toute convivialité ? It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Collage Workshop at Wychwood Library (Nov 24, 2026)
Create a collage journal page that combines text and images! Teens, Adults, and Seniors. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Wychwood Library, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Bee-ing a Pollinator Protector: Plan Now for a Buzzing Spring Garden at Riverdale Library (Nov 23, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Saving the bees is an environmental cause that resonates deeply with Canadians. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Riverdale Library, on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
New Horizons Speaker Series at Hillcrest Library (Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Hillcrest Library has partnered with Bayview Village Association (BVA) to deliver a speaker series on topics ranging from health and wellness, emerging technology, civic engagement, arts and culture, and beyond. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Hillcrest Library, every Monday from November 16 to November 30, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Surviving Dementia Care: The Realities of Family Caregiving at North York Central Library (Nov 21, 2026)
Major topics include understanding the diagnosis, communicating with the loved one, choosing an assisted living facility, and using music and the arts as a means of connection. Presented by D. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at North York Central Library, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Go-Between Girl: Author Andrea Gunraj on Identity, Memory, and the Indo-Caribbea... at Palmerston Library (Nov 21, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Meet Andrea Gunraj , acclaimed essayist and author of Go-between Girl: My Indentured Roots as Reclaimed Present , The Lost Sister and The Sudden Disappearance of Seetha. Based out of Toronto, Gunraj writes about underseen stories and connections. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Palmerston Library, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Book launch: Gemma Correll's ANXIETYLAND at Lillian H. Smith Library (Nov 20, 2026)
Join us for the launch of ANXIETYLAND by award-winning popular cartoonist, writer, and illustrator, Gemma Correll, chronicling her lifelong experience with anxiety and depression. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Lillian H. Smith Library, on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
LivingWorks safeTALK at Weston Library (Nov 20, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day workshop that prepares participants to recognize when someone might be having thoughts of suicide and how to connect them to life-saving support. Learn practical skills to help someone keep safe and guide them toward further help. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Weston Library, on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
LivingWorks safeTALK at Fairview Library (Nov 20, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day workshop that prepares participants to recognize when someone might be having thoughts of suicide and how to connect them to life-saving support. Learn practical skills to help someone keep safe and guide them toward further help. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Fairview Library, on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Why We Misunderstand the Middle East And Why It Matters at Brentwood Library (Nov 19, 2026)
Hamid Yazdi and explore how media narratives, familiar assumptions, and everyday language shape public understanding of the region. This talk invites audiences to question simplified explanations and think more critically about what they hear. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Brentwood Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.