It just Takes a Spark

APRIL – JUNE 2013
War StorieS:
toronto
and the War
of 1812–14
A unique exhibition of first-hand
accounts from the library’s Special
collections
On April 27, 1813 the Town of York was
invaded and occupied by American forces.
War Stories, an exhibition of original
letters, maps, art and books from the
library’s Special Collections, follows the
stories of a diverse cast of characters — the
heroes who emerged, the lesser-known but
key figures who drove the action, and the
supporting cast of players who were too
often the victims of war.
Toronto Reference Library, TD Gallery
March 30 – June 22, 2013
Curator tours: Friday, April 26, 2 pm;
Friday, May 10, 2 pm; Friday, May 24, 4 pm
Seventh annual June CallWood leCture
Straight talk from a gay JoCk:
gay aCtiviSm in SportS
APRIL — JUNE 2013
Join us for an
inspiring evening
as Mark tewksbury
delivers the
seventh annual
June callwood
Lecture.
And: Join us for these events
this spring
EXPLOSIOn 1813
A documentary that argues the intentional
detonation of Upper Canada’s main
ammunition supply at York in April 1813 —
described as one of the biggest explosions
that had ever been witnessed in North
America — was the key to thwarting the
U.S. conquest of Canada. 128 min.
Monday, April 8, 2 pm
Toronto Reference Library,
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium
HIStOrIcAL BOOk rEturn
A delegation from Sackets Harbour, New
York, returns some of the books stolen
from the Toronto library during the war.
Featuring dramatic readings by
R.H. Thomson and music by Mike Ford.
Guided Gallery tour to follow.
Sunday, April 28, 1:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library, Atrium
YOrk durInG tHE WAr OF 1812:
A rE-EXAMInAtIOn
Historian Richard Gerrard of Fort York
National Historic Site re-interprets some of
the war stories handed down through the
ages using newly-documented evidence
and artifacts. Guided Gallery tour to follow
the program.
Friday, May 24, 2 pm
Toronto Reference Library,
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium
Mark Tewksbury has 21 national titles and
seven world records including an Olympic
Gold Medal but more than that, he is
a humanitarian. Whether standing for
human rights at the 1st World Outgames
in Montreal or speaking on behalf of a
United Nations Declaration to decriminalize
homosexuality, Mark carries his message
of optimism and perseverance around
the world.
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment
PLuS: Bicentennial talks
with Heritage toronto
cAndY, cOWS And cOMMEMOrAtIOn:
tHE cASE OF LAurA SEcOrd
Author and U of T professor Dr. Cecilia
Morgan explores how the story of Laura
Secord evolved to become an essential
piece of War of 1812 commemorations in
Ontario.
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm
Mimico Centennial
LOYALtY, IdEntItY And tHE WAr OF 1812
In uPPEr cAnAdA
Author and Queen’s University professor
Dr. Jane Errington, examines how the
loyalties of Upper Canadians were
challenged and shaped by the War of 1812.
Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm
North York Central Library
Bird’s-eye view showing arrival of American fleet prior to capture
of York, 27 April 1813 (Detail). Owen Staples (1866–1949),
watercolour, c. 1914. Toronto Public Library, J. Ross Robertson
Collection.
Monday May 27, 7 pm
Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon
Free tickets at
torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.
The annual June Callwood Lecture honours the life,
work and legacy of journalist, author and social
activist June Callwood (1924-2007). It provides
a platform for the exploration and discussion of
contemporary social justice issues.
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