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It is really great to get Dr. Kamkar's guidance! Wonderful that they were willing to share with us.
Commented Jul 20, 2020 on Mental Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic at Health and Wellness Blog
Mental Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Right now, many people are feeling worried and anxious because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're learning to adapt to a "new normal" that's constantly changing. This guest post is by Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD., C. Psych., Clinical Psychologist, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She off...
Thank you for your comment. In compliance with the City of Toronto By-Law 541-2020, we do have a mandatory use of masks policy for all Toronto Public Library Branches: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/terms-of-use/library-policies/mandatory-use-of-mask-or-face-covering.jsp . Our staff are trained on this policy and how to respond in different situations.
Commented Jul 17, 2020 on Mental Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic at Health and Wellness Blog
Mental Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Right now, many people are feeling worried and anxious because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're learning to adapt to a "new normal" that's constantly changing. This guest post is by Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD., C. Psych., Clinical Psychologist, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She off...
Find out about Cold Calling at Fairview Branch
Posted Apr 9, 2015 at Business & Personal Finance
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Meet with a Small Business Advisor
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Get Income Tax Tips for Small Businesses
Posted Mar 19, 2015 at Business & Personal Finance
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Free Income Tax Clinics at Fairview Library
Posted Mar 3, 2015 at Business & Personal Finance
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Get a Speed Coaching Session for your Small Business
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Commented Aug 26, 2014 on Mini-Writing Contest #8 -- August 20 to August 25 at Word Out 2014
Mini-Writing Contest #8 -- August 20 to August 25
Hey everyone! Welcome back for Mini-Writing Contest Number 8. :) Here are some more questions for you to answer. What do you think is awesome? Is it something big, like winning an epic cross-country race? Or is it something small, like finding some spare change underneath a couch cushion? Here...
Thanks MN! Yup, that's right. People often divide literature into poetry and prose. Prose is literature where language is used to explain and idea, whereas in poetry, language evokes it. Examples of prose writing might be a short story, news article or essay.
There's a good definition of the difference between poetry and prose on this website, including a fun quote I hadn't heard before:
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Poetry_vs_Prose
"When you write in prose, you cook the rice. When you write poetry, you turn rice into rice wine. Cooked rice doesn't change its shape, but rice wine changes both in quality and shape. Cooked rice makes one full so one can live out one's life span . . . wine, on the other hand, makes one drunk, makes the sad happy, and the happy sad. Its effect is sublimely beyond explanation." - Wu Qiao
Commented Aug 21, 2014 on Mini-Writing Contest #8 -- August 20 to August 25 at Word Out 2014
Mini-Writing Contest #8 -- August 20 to August 25
Hey everyone! Welcome back for Mini-Writing Contest Number 8. :) Here are some more questions for you to answer. What do you think is awesome? Is it something big, like winning an epic cross-country race? Or is it something small, like finding some spare change underneath a couch cushion? Here...
Entries to the WORD OUT Collector Card contest should be submitted on this page:
http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/word_out_2014/2014/07/collect-the-cards.html
Commented Aug 20, 2014 on Collector Card Contest! Mystery Image Revealed... at Word Out 2014
Collector Card Contest! Mystery Image Revealed...
We've already recieved some awesome entries for the WORD OUT Collector Card contest! If you haven't submitted anything yet, remember that you've still got a few days to put together a piece of art, music or creative writing to submit for a chance to win an awesome prize! In the interest of givi...
By "World Leader" I meant someone who is inspirational, revolutionary, has had great impact or is particularly accomplished in their field and has a global influence. Could be a head of state, a religious or cultural figure, a scientist, a great person from history, etc. Mondidipa's example of Malala Yousafzai above is a really good one!
Commented Aug 19, 2014 on Weekly Trivia 8: The Osamu Tezuka Edition at Word Out 2014
Weekly Trivia 8: The Osamu Tezuka Edition
For this week's edition of our literary trivia challenge, we're asking you about a legend of Japanese Manga! Considered to be a master of the form in Japan, Osamu Tezuka at one point trained to become a doctor, before he (wisely) chose to follow his heart and become a manga artist. One wonders ...
For sure! I found some great duct tape costumes in this contest!
http://www.duckbrand.com/promotions/stuck-at-prom/year-book-gallery/2014
Commented Aug 13, 2014 on Eco Threads at Word Out 2014
Eco Threads
You can check out Nicole Dextras' Mobile Garden Dress as a part of the No.9 Eco Art Fest in the Don Valley This summer. You’ve probably heard of fast food, and maybe event about Slow Food. But do you know about the Slow Fashion movement? Lots of clothes (just like lots of fast food) are produ...
Whoah! Great movie! Did you prefer the older version (directed by John Waters) or the newer one (with John Travolta)?
Commented Aug 12, 2014 on Fashion on Film at Word Out 2014
Fashion on Film
James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause". (Photo credit: By In-house publicity still [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Fashion and film are two art forms that seem pretty much tailor made for each other (haha-puns!). Since the dawn of the moving picture, directors have relied on the extensi...
That's a classic!
Commented Aug 12, 2014 on Fashion on Film Part 2: The Accessories Edition at Word Out 2014
Fashion on Film Part 2: The Accessories Edition
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on fashion in film and how well the two media suited each other. Some comments on the post reminded me of the significance that certain costume items or fashion accessories can have in defining either an actor or a character (thanks Jane & Dewmi!). So I've picked ...
I'd never noticed that before! I guess it does smell kinda good.
Commented Aug 12, 2014 on Henna Adventures at Weston at Word Out 2014
Henna Adventures at Weston
Image by Robert Benner Used under CC BY 2.0 Stop by the Weston Branch for a fun-filled Henna workshop! A henna expert will be designing and applying designs, demonstrating how to apply your own, and providing tips on how to make your henna application last! Space is limited, so make sure you...
A lot of people are turned off by the raw fish in Sushi. It took me a long time to try it, but I ended up really liking it! THere's lots of great veggie sushi too...
Commented Aug 12, 2014 on Sushi Deliciousness! Come to Weston for some Cooking Fun! at Word Out 2014
Sushi Deliciousness! Come to Weston for some Cooking Fun!
Stop by Weston library to make some SUSHI! Join Chef Shoji on Monday August 18th at 1:00pm for a workshop dedicated to the delicious art of sushi making. Space is limited for this program, so you need to register at the library if you want to attend. You can stop by the library in person or cal...
You totally should! It'll be a fun afternoon.
Commented Aug 5, 2014 on SWEET! A Chocolate-Themed Workshop at Don Mills at Word Out 2014
SWEET! A Chocolate-Themed Workshop at Don Mills
Some people create art with paint on canvas. Some people choose to write to express themselves, or find their creative outlet through dance. Too bad these folks haven't considered using CHOCOLATE to get creative! The Don Mills Library will be hosting a special workshop called "Get Creative With...
Should be a great event! Check it out!
Commented Aug 5, 2014 on Learn to Write Scary with Joel Sutherland at Word Out 2014
Learn to Write Scary with Joel Sutherland
Horror and mystery author Joel Sutherland will be stopping by the Palmerston Library later this summer to share some tips and tricks on writing great horror and suspense fiction. Come to the library for a chance to meet this awesome author and pick his brains (NOT LITERALLY) on writing that tru...
Ack! Good catch, Patricia! We've corrected the mistake. Sorry all for any confusion this may have caused!
Commented Jul 29, 2014 on Create a Book Cover with Patricia Storms! at Word Out 2014
Create a Book Cover with Patricia Storms!
Cover Me - Creating A Winning Book Cover Who judges a book by it's cover? We all do! Our choice to read a book is often influenced by the cover design. Creating covers can be fun, but there's a lot of work that goes into producing a winning cover. Author/Illustrator Patricia Storms will be host...
Glad you think so, Hyerin! I hope this story inspires you to go take some photos!
Commented Jul 17, 2014 on Anabela Piersol's Photography Tips at Word Out 2014
Anabela Piersol's Photography Tips
Photo by Anabela Piersol This post was written by Toronto based designer, photographer & library lover Anabela Piersol. Anabela is one half of the duo responsible for the insightful & gorgeous blog fieldguided. + + + + + + + When I was in the sixth grade I got my first camera. It was a ...
This contest is closed. Thanks for your submissions everyone! We'll announce winners soon. In the meantime, try your luck in some of our other contests!
Commented Jul 11, 2014 on Weekly Trivia 2: The Scott Pilgrim Edition at Word Out 2014
Weekly Trivia 2: The Scott Pilgrim Edition
OK folks! Time for the second installment of our weekly trivia contest, where we pick your brains about your book-based knowledge. In this week's edition, we want to know how much YOU know about Bryan Lee O'Malley's epic comic series, Scott Pilgrim. One of the series' epic battles takes place a...
It sounds like you take this issue pretty seriously!
Commented Jul 9, 2014 on How much does that shirt REALLY cost? at Word Out 2014
How much does that shirt REALLY cost?
Photo Credit: Marissaorton (used under CC ShareAlike 2.0 License) If you're like me and have a limited budget to spend on your wardrobe, being able to get an outfit cheap can be a big incentive to shop at a particular store. A lot of major brands count on this to get customers into their loc...
You should come to the event! It should be really cool.
Commented Jul 7, 2014 on Meet Dan Riskin & Find Out How Terrifying Nature Is at Word Out 2014
Meet Dan Riskin & Find Out How Terrifying Nature Is
Dan Riskin, author of the popular Word Out pick Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, wil be visiting North York Central Library to tell disgusting, true tales of how Mother Nature is not a pretty basket of sleeping kittens. MNITKY is a fascinating read on the darker side of the natural world an...
@Valentina - right in this comment thread!
Commented Jul 3, 2014 on Mini-Writing Contest -- July 2 - July 5 at Word Out 2014
Mini-Writing Contest -- July 2 - July 5
Hey everyone! Every Wednesday during the months of July and August, there will be a weekly mini-writing contest happening right here. This will be your chance to explore different kinds of creative writing techniques and share your creativity for a chance to win a weekly prize. So, let's give it...
I'd forgotten about the Wizard of Oz! Those ruby slippers are totally one of the most iconic clothing items in the history of movies. Indiana Jones' hat is another accessory that's pretty loaded with meaning that leaps to mind. (hey! I should write a blog post about this! - any other suggestions?)
Commented Jul 2, 2014 on Fashion on Film at Word Out 2014
Fashion on Film
James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause". (Photo credit: By In-house publicity still [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Fashion and film are two art forms that seem pretty much tailor made for each other (haha-puns!). Since the dawn of the moving picture, directors have relied on the extensi...
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