Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario

North York Historical Society presents Adam Bunch, The Toronto Book of Love

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

The North York Historical Society is excited to have renowned author Adam Bunch present The Toronto Book of Love, that shares fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust: From the scandalous love affairs of the city's early settlers to the prime minister's wife partying with rock stars on her anniversary; from First Nations marriage...

North York Historical Society May 2023 Meeting: Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection by Craig Colby

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

In March 2020, during the great COVID-19 lockdown, television producer Craig Colby’s work disappeared. He marked the time by wearing a different baseball hat every day, posting a picture with a story about each one on social media. A community of friends started sharing their hats and stories, too. After 125 days, Craig ran out...

West Willowdale Neighbourhood Association 2023 Annual General Meeting

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

We invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street) in Meeting Room 1. While this is an in-person event, we are looking into the possibility of having an option for neighbours to attend...

North York Historical Society April 2023 Meeting: Nate Hendley on The Beatle Bandit

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist and true-crime author. His most recent book, The Beatle Bandit, won the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Non-Fiction 2022. Nate has also written books about gangsters, cons and hoaxes, and bandit duo Bonnie and Clyde. For more information about Nate's books and background, visit his website...

CANCELLED: North York Historical Society March 2020 Meeting

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

Amazing Canadian Women in History Lianne Harris, B.A., B.F.A(Ed), T.E.S.L. Lianne has been a history, culture and social studies resource specialist with the Toronto District School Board almost 20 years and has been the guest instructor and workshop leader for teachers across many boards in Southern Ontario. To date she has taught over 80,000 teachers...