Toronto Public Library Black History Month Events @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Mon Feb 11th!

Paint with Me


Mon Feb 11, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
120 mins

Location: Albion Public Library, 1515 Albion Road, Toronto, ON

Guided paint workshop inspired by black history and mixed media artwork. Using acrylic paint and other materials, participants will help to create mural artwork that will be displayed at the library exemplifying prominent figures in the black community.

For teens age 13-19.

For info click here

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National Film Board of Canada Screening: Journey to Justice


Mon Feb 11, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
60 mins

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre  Public Library, 156 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON

In honour of Black History Month, join us for a National Film Board of Canada screening of Journey to Justice, a documentary by Roger McTair. The documentary highlights 6 Canadians and their stories during the Black civil rights movement. These individuals were pioneers of equality and justice for all Canadians.

This program is intended as an Adult Afternoon Movie.

More info click here
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Jazz Valentines for Austin Clarke


Mon Feb 11, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
90 mins

Location: Palmerston 560 Palmerston Avenue, Toronto, ON

Canada's Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke, poet Bänoo Zan and short story writer Zalika Reid-Benta recite their poetry and spoken word, accompanied by guitarist Leonard 'Sugar Plum' Croxen and sweet jazz grooves.

More info click here

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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see: here