June 2012 (PDF) - Toronto Public Library
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APRIL — JUNE <strong>2012</strong><br />
HOBBIES, CRAFTS & GAMES<br />
ask an expert<br />
Trained horticulturalists from <strong>Toronto</strong><br />
Master Gardeners provide tips and<br />
advice to home gardeners.<br />
Low Maintenance Gardening<br />
A presentation on no-fuss trees, shrubs, ornamental<br />
grasses and perennials and tips on watering wisely,<br />
lawn care and groundcovers.<br />
S. Walter Stewart April 14 2 pm<br />
Downview* May 17 1 pm<br />
Dufferin/St. Clair May 31 1:30 pm<br />
Sustainable Urban Gardening<br />
Change your practices to create a sustainable garden.<br />
See why we need to change our unsustainable practices<br />
and why using native plants is important.<br />
Mount Pleasant April 14 2 pm<br />
Gardening in the Shade<br />
Find out how to increase/decrease your existing shade,<br />
improve soil, create shade with trees, shrubs and vines,<br />
and choose the right plant for your conditions.<br />
Riverdale April 17 7 pm<br />
Danforth/Coxwell April 18 6:30 pm<br />
Mimico Centennial May 9 6:30 pm<br />
Organic City Gardening<br />
Topics to be covered include organic control of pests,<br />
weeds and disease.<br />
High Park April 25 6:45 pm<br />
Don Mills* May 11 2 pm<br />
Albert Campbell* May 15 6 pm<br />
Balcony and Terrace Gardening<br />
A master gardener discusses the importance and<br />
challenge of city gardens: selecting plants and types<br />
of containers; preparing containers; and maintenance<br />
issues.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference May 7 1 pm<br />
Fairview May 24 6 pm<br />
Gerrard/Ashdale May 26 11 am<br />
Crafts<br />
Knitting Club<br />
Share your interest in knitting and/or crochet. Whether<br />
you’re a beginner or a pro, drop in and spend some time<br />
with fellow crafters. All you need to bring is your knitting<br />
needles/crochet hooks and your favorite yarn.<br />
Cedarbrae Mondays, April 2-<strong>June</strong> 25 5 pm<br />
Albion Tuesdays, April 3-<strong>June</strong> 26 6 pm<br />
Taylor Memorial April 4, 18, May 2, 16, <strong>June</strong> 6, 20 1:30 pm<br />
Long Branch Thursdays, April 5-<strong>June</strong> 28 4:40 pm<br />
Port Union Saturdays, April 7-<strong>June</strong> 9 9:30 am<br />
Eatonville April 11, 25, May 9, 23, <strong>June</strong> 13, 27 6:30 pm<br />
Perth/Dupont Tuesdays, May 1-<strong>June</strong> 5 6:30 pm<br />
Call for Quilters<br />
Make a Victorian crazy quilt for the branch. No experience<br />
needed.<br />
Jones* Tuesdays, April 3-<strong>June</strong> 12 6:30 pm<br />
Reinventing Your Fabrics: An Introduction to Quilting<br />
Learn how to create your first mini quilt from start to<br />
finish. Skills acquired include how to piece, prepare, and<br />
hand quilt using batting, needles, threads, stencils and<br />
more.<br />
Barbara Frum* April 4, 18, 25, May 2 9:30 am<br />
Painting Mindscapes<br />
Explore the familiar through abstract watercolour and<br />
acrylic painting techniques. Experiment with surreal art<br />
that entices and transforms your mind. Join artist Asha and<br />
learn how to create Mindscapes. Art materials supplied.<br />
Lillian H. Smith* April 24 2 pm<br />
Don Mills* May 9 2 pm<br />
Origami for Adults<br />
Create origami figures out of paper. It’s fun and<br />
therapeutic. We’ll provide the paper and instruction.<br />
Queen/Saulter May 22 6 pm<br />
Watercolour Painting<br />
An introduction to watercolour painting for beginners,<br />
taught by Asha Rastogi. Materials provided.<br />
Lillian H. Smith* <strong>June</strong> 5 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.<br />
ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131<br />
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