Upcoming Events! Bookworm Market, Collage Workshops & More!

Let's Get Together!

VIP Tickets for the next Bookworm’s Market are on sale NOW! Regular/General entry will be free, but VIPs will get a variety of bonuses.

Join us at The Bookworm’s Market! Think of us as the Scholastic Book Fair, but for adults. Shop new and preloved books from local bookstores and authors, book-ish accessories and apparel, stationary, art, and get yourself a little treat!

September 21, 2024
11am - 5pm
The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario

VIP tickets include:

✨first access to the event at 11am including first access to our ONE HOUR (11am-12pm) of FREE activations including poetry on the spot by Posey and live drawing Photobooth by Cloooodles. Also enjoy free crafting by The Neighbourhood PLAYground.

✨re-entry throughout the day without waiting in line

✨a limited edition tote bag with design by Mad Love Creative ($30 value)

✨beverage from Atlantis Cafe next to the market

✨$5 voucher to be spent on any vendor at the market on Sept 21 only

Limited number of tickets available.

AND, as a community member, you can save $5 on tickets with code COMMUNITYLOVE. This code is valid for the first 40 uses.

COLLAGE WORKSHOPS TO GET CRAFTY WITH!

PUFF N PASTE @ ELSIES (WEST END)

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity with Puff’n Paste! For our September edition, we are partnering with The Neighbourhood Market. The Neighbourhood Market is hosting a Bookworm Market on Sept 21 at the Parkdale Hall. Think Scholastic Book Fair, but for adults! In honour of the Bookworm Market coming up, we will be making collaged bookmarks! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a fun and laid-back activity, this event offers the perfect blend of creative expression with the twist of enjoying a special treat together.

Refreshments: Complimentary snacks will be provided, and all Elsie’s food and drinks will be available for purchase

Your ticket includes all collaging materials, some snacks, and a pre-roll courtesy of Spiritleaf St Clair

CUSTOMIZED COLLAGE TOTE / MAKEUP BAG WORKSHOP

If you love to collage but are looking to try something new, this workshop is for you! In this workshop, we will create customized collaged tote bags based on your interests and personality.

Workshop Ticket Includes:

  • A Tote Bag OR Makeup Bag

  • Items to collage with

  • All Tools

  • Guided Instruction

  • Full Priced tickets include a drink

Optional: Bring your own device (laptop, phone, tablet) and use Canva or Shuffles or another app to create your own digital collage. We'll print your images onto the iron-on transfer on-site. Don't want to bring your own device? We'll have pre-printed collage pieces for you to choose from. We might even have a patch or two!