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Amesbury Neighbourhood: Amesbury Park Library

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 Todd

Today’s entry takes us within a kilometre of a six alarm fire which sounds like a zombie apocalypse when you’re alone in an unnaturally green park. Also thanks to Sage we’re able to switch from library photos to hand-drawn illustrations. Continue reading Amesbury Neighbourhood: Amesbury Park Library

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West Hill Neighbourhood: Morningside Library

May 6, 2019 Todd

Today we go so close to the edge of Toronto it looks like we’re in the American Bible Belt, visit a shrine to bacon and learn why some people on the bus are especially friendly. Continue reading West Hill Neighbourhood: Morningside Library

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Yorkville Neighbourhood: Yorkville Library

April 28, 2019April 30, 2019 Todd

Sequinned Buddhas look on as people leave their Ferraris, walk past the homeless man on the sidewalk and enter a boutique supermarket to buy $50 boxes of candy. Sage and I visit a library in the shadow of another library and eat far too much at too many places. Continue reading Yorkville Neighbourhood: Yorkville Library

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Oakwood Village Neighbourhood: Oakwood Village Library

April 17, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

Good coffee, big characters and a fantastic and diverse library selection greet me today in the Oakwood Village neighbourhood. Continue reading Oakwood Village Neighbourhood: Oakwood Village Library

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New Toronto Neighbourhood: New Toronto Library

April 9, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

Sage takes me on a library visit to a mystery location where I find ducks, meat pies, and delightful weather by the lake. Continue reading New Toronto Neighbourhood: New Toronto Library

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Roncesvalles Village Neighbourhood: High Park Library

March 30, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

My son and I explore Roncesvalles Village, one of his favourite neighbourhoods where we learn what Polish donuts are called and are reminded to always read historical plaques. Continue reading Roncesvalles Village Neighbourhood: High Park Library

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Pleasant View Neighbourhood: Pleasant View Library

March 28, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

After hearing a bizarre news story about a person who was accidentally trapped in this library, I go to investigate. On the way I am transported back to the 80s. Continue reading Pleasant View Neighbourhood: Pleasant View Library

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Bendale Neighbourhood: Cedarbrae Library

March 26, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

Today I travel to Scarborough, visit an Afghan bakery and a Gujarati market and finally find the Hindi children’s books I have been looking for. Continue reading Bendale Neighbourhood: Cedarbrae Library

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Downtown Toronto Neighbourhood: City Hall

March 12, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

Today I go to pick up my vaccination records that a kind person found in a library book. I also discover Toronto’s bizarre connection to Star Trek. Continue reading Downtown Toronto Neighbourhood: City Hall

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Chinatown Neighbourhood: Lillian H. Smith Library

February 21, 2019April 27, 2019 Todd

Delicious ramen, rare children’s books and first edition science fiction books are the highlights of our visit the Chinatown neighbourhood. Continue reading Chinatown Neighbourhood: Lillian H. Smith Library

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