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
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
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
The Aroused blog has offered “Library” as the theme for the latest Friday Foto Fun challenge and of course I couldn’t pass this one up. For almost two years I have been exploring Toronto’s neighbourhoods by way of the 100 … Continue reading Friday Foto Fun – Library
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
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
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
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
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
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
