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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2025 @ JFT Library & JF Canada/USA Digital Library
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Book Tree is back! \n\n\n\nLet’s make the library’s book tree bloom together by sharing your thoughts on library items (+ refer friends) and win an exciting prize! \n  \n*Play the video to see how our Book Tree has bloomed from Monday\, January 20 to Monday\, March 31* \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nBook Tree eligibility:\n\n\n\nCheck out 5+ physical/digital library items from Japan Foundation Toronto Library and/or JF Canada/USA Digital Library AND submit your comment(s) (+ refer friends) within the period of Monday\, January 20 – Saturday\, March 29 ET. \n*The last day to borrow physical item(s) from Japan Foundation Toronto Library is Saturday\, March 29. Please check library hours to plan your visit. \n*The last day to submit your comment(s) is Monday\, March 31. \n  \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the Book Tree Program\n\n\n\n\n\nShow Participate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto  \n\n\n\nParticipate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.\n\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize.\n\n\nYou will receive two cards at the library counter \n\nUme (Japanese Plum) flower shaped comment card: Write down your comments on an item of their choice and add it to the Book Tree on the library wall\n\n\n\nSheet for ballot: If you opt in for the prize lottery\, write down your information (name\, library card number\, and email address) *NEW from this year* Friend Referral Bonus: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend\, write down your friend’s library card number in the ballot sheet. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes! \n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes \n\n\n\nGRAND Prizes include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROM – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \n\n\n\nTIFF – 1 pair of Tickets for a Gala screening (excluding Opening or Closing Night) at the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival. (Roy Thomson Hall; festival runs September 4 -14\, 2025) \n\n\n\nOther Prizes include (but not limited to) :  \n\n\n\nJapanese Sakura  pouch\, stationaries\, and so on! \n\n\n\nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	TuesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	ThursdayCLOSED\n\n\n	FridayCLOSED\n\n\n	SaturdayCLOSED\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n \n*JF Canada/USA Digital Library is available to residents of Canada and the USA 24/7 \n\n \n\nShow Participate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library  \n\n\n\nParticipate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorrow ebooks/audiobooks at the JF Canada/USA Digital Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.\n\n\nSubmit comments on (an) item(s) of their choice on the virtual Book Tree board on Padlet.\nIf you want to opt in for the prize lottery\, please submit your information from the form available on the virtual Book Tree board. *NEW from this year* Friend Referral Bonus: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend\, write down your friend’s library card number in the form. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes! \nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPrizes\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes include but not limited to:  \n\n\n\nJapanese Sakura pouches\, stationaries\, and so on!  \n\n\n\nThank you for participating! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our generous sponsors  \n– JNTO\, ROM\, TIFF\, and Anonymous Sponsor! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/booktree2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Do-It-Yourself Casual Calligraphy Day at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try Japanese calligraphy (書道\, “shodō”)? \nDrop by JFT library and enjoy relaxed\, hands-on brush writing experience! This drop-in event lets you explore calligraphy at your own pace. Participants can choose from prepared sample characters or experiment with writing their own. While no professional instructor will be present\, JFT staff will offer basic guidance and insights. \nNo RSVP required—seats are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Whether you’re a complete beginner or rekindling your love for calligraphy\, stop by during the library hours (11:30 am – 4:30 pm) and immerse yourself in this beautiful art form! \n*Participation age: Children (around 6 years old and up) and adults are welcome to participate. \n\n  \nJFT Library Items on Calligraphy\nYou are also encouraged to explore our collection of physical books and ebooks on calligraphy for inspiration and deepening your understanding. \nTo apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online or onsite at the library.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/calligraphy_2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:春のにほんごお話会
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked and registration is closed. Thank you for your understanding! \nご家庭で日本語を使用する児童を対象とした日本語でのサークルタイムです。「春」のテーマで「さくら」「チューリップ」「ちょうちょ」にちなんだ絵本の読み聞かせや遊び歌、簡単な工作を行います。 \nお子さんが日本語に触れる機会を増やしたい方、トロント近郊で日本語育児をされているご家族と繋がりたい方、是非お子さんと一緒にご参加ください。 \nまた、当センター図書館には600冊以上の絵本・児童書を取り揃えております。ライブラリーカードも無料ですぐに作れますので、イベントの前後で是非お立ち寄りください。 \n日時：2025年3月29日（土）2:00pm ～ 3:00pm（東部標準時）\n \n場所：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n対象：5歳くらいまでのお子さんとご家族 (先着7家族!) \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \nお問い合わせ先：Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ohanashikai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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