February 5, 2026 – Author Sheila White presents a lively, illustrated talk about her book, based on a true Canadian story, The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White, a mid-1940’s race relations romance novel partially set in Toronto and covering a fascinating period of progressive politics and Black history in our city.

March 5, 2026 – John Beram will take us on a fascinating tour of the former industries of the West End of Toronto. He will also delve into the history of the industrial sports leagues and facilities they supported—like the iconic Ravina Gardens Arena—and discuss their lasting impact on our community’s character. 

April 2, 2026 – Part reading, part talk, and part discussion with a focus on stories from the Junction and Junction Triangle, this event will highlight essays from co-editor Zahra Ebrahim‘s book Messy Cities: Why We Can’t Plan Everything. Zahra will be sharing the inspiration behind the book, the tensions of “messiness” and giving a richer context of the stories shared about our west end community.

May 7, 2026 – Alison Norman, co-editor of the powerful new book, Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute. Published in September 2025, this essential volume offers a comprehensive look at Canada’s first and longest-running residential school (1828–1970). Drawing on the expertise of Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices, Norman will discuss the policies and motivations that shaped the Mohawk Institute, a school many considered the model for the entire residential school system.