/CNW/ - Toronto Public Library announces an eclectic
collection of free lectures and discussions to satisfy the constantly
curious and enlighten inquiring minds. This seasons Thought Exchange
features a timely Urban Voter Series beginning September 15
through October 6. Guest speakers from the world of urban planning
(Glenn Miller and David Hulchanski), journalism (John Lorinc) and
business (Carol Wilding) explore issues and ideas important to Toronto
voters, including poverty, ageing and urban renewal.
Toronto Public Librarys goal with programs like the Urban Voter Series
is to encourage discussion in civic and social issues that are important
to Torontonians, their neighbourhoods and the city, said city librarian
Jane Pyper. With the municipal election just weeks away, we hope that
this series will help residents - especially those that are new to the
city - become more engaged and informed.
The voter series includes:
Sept. 15 - Ageing in the City, with Glenn Miller (Canadian
Urban Institute) and Jane Barratt (International Federation of
Ageing), Susan Eng, moderator, Toronto Reference Library
Sept. 21 - Toronto Divided: Update on the Three Cities,
with David Hulchanski (Centre for Urban and Community Studies) and Tam
Goosen (Urban Alliance on Race Relations), Myer Siemiatycki,
moderator, North York Central Library, Concourse
Sept. 29 - Whats the Plan: Revitalization and the Road Ahead,
with journalist John Lorinc, Beth Milroy (Ryerson University), Derek
Ballantyne (BuildToronto), Marian Mohamud (Lawrence Heights resident)
and advocate Beth Milroy (Ryerson University), Toronto Reference
Library
Oct. 5 - Show me the Money: How to Fund Torontos Competing
Priorities, with Carol Wilding (Toronto Board of Trade) and Winnie
Ng (Toronto & York Region Labour Council), Myer Siemiatycki,
moderator, North York Central Library, Concourse
All events are free and begin at 7:00 pm.
Other events in the Thought Exchange series will explore a broad variety
of issues such as climate change and weird weather events, Torontos
history and why it matters today, potions and poisons in opera,
architectures role in revitalizing culture, and so much more. Held in
branches all across the city, the programs build on the librarys
commitment to providing accessible cultural, informative and
entertaining programming. A full list of events and programming can be
found at torontopubliclibrary.ca/thoughtexchange.
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and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto
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