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Schedule Details
Start: 2025-12-09T17:30:00 | End: 2025-12-09T20:00:00
Price Details
Lowest: 0.00 CAD; Highest: 0.00 CAD
Age Restrictions
Not available
Ticket Website
Location Details
Toronto
Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Canada
About the Event
Celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature's most beloved novelists with an evening of Austen-themed activities and conversation.
One cannot have too large a party. Join author Rachel Cohen (Austen Years), preeminent Jane Austen scholar Devoney Looser (Wild for Austen), and rare books specialist Rebecca Romney (Jane Austen's Bookshelf) to celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature's most beloved novelists.
Bond with fellow Austen lovers over themed activities, then sit down for a fun and illuminating discussion hosted by novelist Uzma Jalaluddin about the life, writing and legacy of Jane Austen.
This event includes:
- A special conversation exploring Jane Austen's life, literary achievements and lasting impact.
- Activity stations including crafts, games and a special book selling area.
- And more!
Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite.
About this event's guests:
Rachel Cohen
Devoney Looser
Rebecca Romney
Uzma Jalaluddin
Read more:
Austen Years
Wild for Austen
Jane Austen's Bookshelf
Ayesha at Last
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PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor
Time: Doors open 5:30pm for activities, Panel conversation starts 7:00pm.
Tickets: Free registration required.
Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:00pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:00pm.
Bar: Beer/wine available for purchase (debit/credit only).
Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.
