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Meet Vanessa Thomas, the artist behind our 2026 African Heritage Month staff t-shirt design.
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Teen Night: Batik Bags

Feb 24th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We will use the the ancient 'resist' dyeing Batik techniques to design a zippered bag, perfect for use as a pencil case or makeup bag.

Saturday Kids Drop-in: Freedom Quilt

Feb 21st | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn about Freedom Quilts, and the meanings behind the quilt patterns. Then, create your own quilt using colourful paper. (Ages 5+)

Video: (2026) 5 Poets Breaking into Song

Live recitations of poetry by Delvina Bernard, El Jones, Salima Tourkmani-MacDonald, Stedmond Pardy, and George Elliott Clarke set to music.

Café Français

Feb 25th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bienvenue! Grab a hot drink and socialize with other members of the community in French. All levels of French welcome.

Books Mentioned in "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans

Read what the characters read! Find the books mentioned in The Correspondent all in one handy place.

If You Liked... Animal Farm by George Orwell

Loved Animal Farm? Try these YA reads packed with dystopias, power struggles, and big political ideas.

Concept Books: Colours and Shapes

right, bold, and fun! These concept books help young learners explore colours and shapes.

Warm Food for Cold Days

Feeling chilly? These cozy cookbooks serve up comfort food to warm winter days and nights.
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