Northern District Library Archives

Drop box at Toronto Reference Library as libraries prepare to reopen

Curbside service coming from public libraries

Toronto’s public library branches begin rolling out curbside service on May 25 as select library drop boxes will be opened to receive library materials.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Dec. 6: Do-it-yourself bath bomb

November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

Teenagers can make a holiday gift for a friend or family member — a relaxing bath bomb — at Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

July 25: Painting lesson for teenagers

July 11, 2019July 15, 2019 Streeter staff art, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

The Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd., hosts Paint With Me, an artist-led step-by-step workshop to create a finished painting.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

July 25: Teens learn to make sushi

July 11, 2019July 15, 2019 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, sushi

Teens can learn how to make sushi with Chef Sang Kim at Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd,

For Kids THINGS TO DO

May 9: Getting started with cosplay at Northern district

April 25, 2019April 26, 2019 Streeter staff cosplay, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

The Northern District branch of the Toronto Library is offering a program on May 9 to help teens get started with cosplay.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 12: Henna workshop at Northern District

February 26, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff Henna, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

Teenagers can learn how to design henna art, create a design on paper, and get their very own henna art done at Northern District Library.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Feb. 14: For teens wanting to escape Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2019February 2, 2019 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, Valentine's Day

If you are sick of everything pink and lovey-dovey, Northern District Library at 40 Orchard View Blvd. has the Anti-Valentine’s Party for you.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Oct. 26: Movie makeup workshop for teens

October 12, 2018September 24, 2018 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto International Film Festival

The Northern District Library is hosting a professional makeup artist from the Toronto International Film Festival for a workshop on TIFF Special Effects Makeup on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.

Kids & Families THINGS TO DO

Oct. 20: Young writers write a novel

October 6, 2018September 30, 2018 Streeter staff National Novel Writing Month, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

On Oct. 20, young people, age 13–18, can come to the Northern District Library to meet other writers and get ready to write like crazy all November long.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Sept. 6: Budget travel expert at Northern District

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, travel

Personal finance and budget travel expert Barry Choi will hold a seminar on how to see the world without breaking the bank at the Northern District Library.

workshop on how to maintain your bicycle

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

July 13–Aug.24: Workshops for teens who write

June 29, 2018June 18, 2018 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, writing

The Northern District Library offers a summer a program for teens who like to write.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

July 9: Author visit with Andrew Larsen at Northern District

June 25, 2018June 18, 2018 Streeter staff Andrew Larsen, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

An author visit with Andrew Larsen is scheduled for July 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Northern District library branch on Orchard View Blvd. as part of the Summer Wonder program.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

June 22–23: Northern District’s giant book sale

June 8, 2018June 21, 2018 Streeter staff book sale, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

The Northern District Library will be hosting a giant book sale on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 40 Orchard View Blvd.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

June 2: Short films to get ready for Pride 2018

May 19, 2018May 30, 2018 Streeter staff films, LGBTQ, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

Teens can get ready for Pride 2018 by watching short films that have been shown in previous years of the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival — now presented at Norther District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

May 28: Midtown in Focus public open house

May 14, 2018May 25, 2018 Streeter staff Midtown In Focus, Northern District Library, Open House, Orchard View Boulevard

A Midtown in Focus public open house will take place on May 28 from 7 to 9 p,m. at the Northern District Library at 40 Orchard View Blvd.

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