Wonderful summer events at Toronto's Merril Collection, a science fiction reference library

By at 10:52 pm Wednesday, Jun 24

Lorna Toolis, head librarian at Toronto's magnificent Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy sez,

I'm really pleased about having the staff from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory do a day long presentation on the Chandra Mission. The programming is meant for teenagers as well as adults.

Join us on Friday, July 17th and Saturday July 18th, 2009, when the Merril Collection will present a galaxy of exciting events in conjunction with NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory Mission. Course material is intended for teen and adult patrons.

Schedule of Events

Unless otherwise stated, all events will take place in the lower level programme room of the Lillian H. Smith Building, 239 College Street.

Highlights of the Chandra Mission Friday, July 17, 2009, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Author Julie Czerneda launches her new book Rift in the Sky Friday, July 17, 2009, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Merril Collection reading room, 3rd floor

A Voyage Through Art-Space by Donna L. Young. Saturday, July 18, 2009, 9:30 - 10:45a.m.

Workshop: Stellar Evolution - Cosmic Cycles of Formation and Destruction. Saturday, July 18, 2009, 11:00 - 12:00 a.m.

Workshop: Alien by Design with Julie Czerneda, Sci-Fi Author Saturday, July 18, 2009, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Illustrating Space with Jean-Pierre Normand, SF / Fantasy Artist Saturday, July 18, 2009, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

As space is limited, interested members are asked to phone and register attendance with Merril Collection staff at 416-393-7748.

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