August Listings for Leaside Library

Program information is up-to-date as of July 10, 2019.  For the most up-to-date information, please consult our website https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/leaside/

Artist Alley
Ages 6-12
Let your artistic abilities flow free in this relaxing program on Monday evenings. Each week, we will use a different art medium (e.g. markers, pencil crayons, plasticine). Share your artwork with other artists. All children and caregivers are welcome to participate in this intergenerational program.
Mondays: August 12, 19, 26
6:30 – 7:30 pm

Creative Circle
Ages 6-12
Visit the branch to complete weekly creativity challenges. Prepare to design, make, and create!
All children and caregivers are welcome to participate in this intergenerational program.
*Daycares, camps, and large groups must register in advance, beginning June 3rd, by calling 416-396-3835.
Tuesdays: August 13, 20, 27
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Leaside Needleworx Group
Adults and Older Adults
Knitting and crocheting at the library.  Bring your own projects or start something new.
Drop in.  Everyone welcome.
Fridays: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00 am – 11:45am

Monday Matinee
Adults and Older Adults
Beat the heat and join us for a classic film! No registration required. Space is limited – please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Monday: August 12 (Some Like it Hot – PG)
Monday: August 26 (The Apartment – 14A)
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Movie Matinee
All children
Drop by the library every Thursday afternoon for a family-friendly movie. All children and caregivers are welcome. *Daycares, camps, and large groups must register in advance, beginning June 3rd, by calling 416-396-3835.
Thursdays: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mystic Drumz: The Legend of Marshmallow Island
All children
A magical island rises from the middle of a mystical pond. Larry the Frog and friends search for Marshmallow Island and the legendary dance party that takes place there. Come hear the Nigerian Talking Drum, Brazilian Quica, Vibraslap, Flextone, Chinese Gongs and more! Space is limited. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the show starts. *Daycares, camps, and large groups must register in advance.
Wednesday, August 14
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Summer Storytime
Ages 0-5
Listen to some stories and sing some songs from 10 to 10:30. Afterwards, join us for some colouring and a simple craft from 10:30 to 11. For children 0 to 5 years old.
*Daycares, camps, and large groups must register in advance, beginning June 3rd, by calling 416-396-3835.
Wednesdays: August 7, 14, 21, 28
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Wonder Workshop
Ages 9-12
Wonder why some animals glow in the dark and others change colour?
Learn about amazing adaptations, design your own creature and brainstorm creative solutions to survival challenges. Discover the power of teamwork and imagination! Plus, enter a prize draw for a chance to win an awesome book. Space is limited. Registration begins Monday, July 8, in branch or by calling 416-396-3835.
Tuesday, August 6
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Linda Hall: The Earth Unearthed
All ages
Art exhibit: The work of Linda Hall is reflective of the world around us, emphasizing the non-urban and the beauty of our natural surroundings. Linda draws inspiration from the natural world, but the abstraction in her art, with alternate textures and both vivid and muted colours, is intended to provoke thoughts and feelings in the viewer which transcend the ordinary. This series emphasizes the many facets of rocks and natural surfaces as well as water, with emphasis on the unexpected juxtaposition of the bold power against the serenity of nature.
August 1 – August 31