The Toronto Reference Library (TRL), a part of the Toronto Public Library, was one of the first places I visited when I moved to Toronto many moons ago. The Library has undergone some great renovations the past few years and the addition of the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon for events was a great idea. The “Appel Salon is a place where writers, thinkers, movers and shakers come together for discussions, debates and more.” It is located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library.
I have attended some great talks and events at the Appel Salon, so I thought it great to share what’s in store this September with the rest of you. But before I do…
Just a FYI: Free tickets required for all events – Free tickets become available four weeks before the event. As most events are free, it is their policy to overbook. In case of a full program, your reservation may not guarantee admission. Unclaimed reservations will be released to standby customers ten minutes prior to the start of the program. It is recommended that you arrive early.
Here is the list posted on the TRL’s website:
Eoin Colfer
Wed Sep 21, 2011 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Irish author Eoin Colfer, best known for his Artemis Fowl series for young readers, discusses his much-anticipated adult crime-fiction debut Plugged.
McLuhan 100 : Toronto’s Future in McLuhan’s Global Village
Mon Sep 26, 2011 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
What does the future hold for Toronto? How can we continue to adapt to whatever the world has to offer? Hosted by CBC Technology Columnist Jesse Hirsh.
Star Talks: Brian Dennehy
Tue Sep 27, 2011 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Celebrated actor Brian Dennehy sits down with Toronto Star theatre writer Richard Ouzounian to speak about his return to Stratford, after an acclaimed run at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. He also looks back at his remarkable career, which includes television, film and a two-time Tony Award-winning run on broadway (for Long Day’s Journey Into Night and Death of A Salesman).
Kevin O’Leary
Wed Sep 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kevin O’Leary, the star of CBC’s Dragon’s Den and The Lang & O’Leary Exchange discusses how you can turn your entrepreneurial vision into a lucrative reality through hard work, focus and the right guidance.
