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Book Chat
2026-06-05 10:30:00 2026-06-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Book Chat Main Branch -

Friday, June 05
10:30am - 11:30am

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Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
This book club is full.

  • April 10: The Bittlemores by Jann Arden
  • May 1: The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
  • June 5: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Phone: 905-683-4000 ext. 8840
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About the branch

Opened in 2003 
33,000 sq. ft. (3,066 m2) 


Main Branch was designed by Teeple Architects and is the Library's largest location. In 2004, the branch won the Ontario Public Library Association Award for Best New Public Library Building. It includes study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a variety of accessibility features including a hearing loop and mobility device charging station.  

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STEAM Storytime
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