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APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Arthur Conan Doyle and the Scientific Naturalists<br />
Arthur Conan Doyle grew up in the midst of the debates<br />
surrounding evolution. In this lecture, Professor Bernard<br />
Lightman examines Doyle’s views on evolution and the<br />
Darwinists who defended the theory, from the time he<br />
was a medical student at the University of Edinburgh to<br />
his early career as a writer. Program takes place in the<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. This is the 2013 Cameron<br />
Hollyer Lecture.<br />
Toronto Reference May 4 3 pm<br />
Rebel Women<br />
What role did Canadian women play in the Rebellion of<br />
1837? Join author and poet Vancy Kasper for an afternoon<br />
of poetry and discussion marking the 175th anniversary<br />
of the 1837 Rebellion. Vancy reads from her fifth book,<br />
Rebel Women, written to honour and provide insight into<br />
the bravery and poignancy in the lives of women during<br />
the upheaval of the 1837 Rebellion. Vancy is a direct<br />
descendant of Joseph Shepard, one of the leaders of the<br />
Reform Party and Rebellion.<br />
Don Mills May 15 2 pm<br />
The Greek Legacy: Philosophy<br />
Professor Jonathan Salem-Wiseman discusses the<br />
continuing influence of the ancient Greeks on the modern<br />
world. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium. To register, call 416-395-5660.<br />
North York Central May 22 6:30 pm<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s Not All CSI and Serial Killers<br />
Where do crime and mystery stories come from? Sharon A.<br />
Crawford, Writer in Residence at the Toronto branch of the<br />
Canadian Authors’ Association, discusses the origins of her<br />
plots and characters as she reads from Beyond the Tripping<br />
Point, her first collection of mystery short stories.<br />
Don Mills* May 24 2 pm<br />
Photographing Séances<br />
Meredith Inksetter, University of Toronto, Art History<br />
discusses 19th and early 20th century phenomenon of<br />
mysterious appearances in photography. Program takes<br />
place in the auditorium.<br />
North York Central June 13 7 pm<br />
KiDs & fAmiLies<br />
Janet Wilson<br />
Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading nominee and<br />
author Janet Wilson discusses her book, Shannen and the<br />
Dream for a School. For school-age children.<br />
Spadina Road May 1 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes<br />
Book Buzz<br />
Our virtual book club invites you<br />
to chat online about a new book<br />
every month.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookbuzz<br />
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