{"id":7502,"date":"2018-03-25T13:41:30","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T13:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/anasayfa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:41:19","slug":"anasayfa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Ankara Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;11573&#8243; scroll_page=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;tcsn-parallax-cover&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738790283080{background-color: #7800005C !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\" font-size: 80px; line-height: 90px; color: #fff;\">Reading together for 25 years<\/span>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776599634506{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; scroll_page=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;tcsn-parallax&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='feature-icon feature-circle  wpb_custom_element'><div class=\"feature-icon-top align-center\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);border-color: #780000;\"><i class=\"icon-book5\"  style=\"color: #780000;\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"feature-icon-desc\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Online library<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We provide a selection of over 2\u00a0 thousand book titles in our online catalogue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.librarycat.org\/lib\/ankaralibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738797161325{margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2026 Events<\/h3>\n<div class=\"line-separator\" style=\"border-color:#cfd8dc; margin-top:20px;  margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"http:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11978 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gtmek-mi-kalmak-mi.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>To Leave or to Stay<br \/>\nJune 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"n4sEPd\">\n<div class=\"FFpbKc\">\n<div class=\"xMmqsf\">\n<div class=\"nidPne\">\n<div data-show-delay-ms=\"250\" data-append-to-body=\"true\" data-propagate-tooltip-mouseover-events=\"true\" data-anchor-corner=\"bottom-left\" data-enable-skip-handler=\"true\" data-popup-corner=\"top-left\">\n<div class=\"dig2sb\">\n<div class=\"scLCMd\">\n<div id=\"itamenu\">\n<p>Ankara Library Theatre Group opens its doors with its first play, \u201cTo Leave or to Stay\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Written and directed by Dr. Esin Akal\u0131n in Toronto in 1992, \u201cTo leave or to stay\u201d returns to the stage. This time, it deepens with the contemporary and real stories of immigrants and transforms into a two-act, multi-voiced narrative.<\/p>\n<p>With its large cast, the play makes the traces left by immigration, belonging, and time visible. It brings to the stage this journey that resonates differently in everyone but belongs to all of us. It encompasses not only the weight of immigration but also its dreams, hopes, joys, music, and the lightness of being together.<\/p>\n<p>Ankara Library Theatre Group, with its volunteer cast of approximately 50 people from different professional backgrounds, brings together literature, music, and the stage in a collective production.<\/p>\n<p>Is leaving a beginning?<br \/>\nIs staying an unfinished state that never ends?<br \/>\nLet&#8217;s watch together\u2026<\/p>\n<p>WRITTEN &amp; DIRECTED BY ES\u0130N AKALIN<\/p>\n<p>Co-Director: Ahmet Bilgin<br \/>\nCo-Writer: I\u015f\u0131l Mumcu<\/p>\n<p>Music &amp; Sound Design: Yahya Geylan<br \/>\nChoreography: S\u00fcha \u00d6zler<br \/>\nLighting Design: Ali Kemal Y\u0131lmaz<br \/>\nSet Design: Manolya Ard\u0131\u00e7<br \/>\nCostume Design: Sema Toprak<br \/>\nPoster: H\u00fcseyin \u00c7ak\u0131r<br \/>\nDate: June 7, 2026, Sunday<br \/>\nTime: 7:00 PM \u2013 9:30 PM<br \/>\nTicket Price: $40 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/ankaralibraryoftoronto\/2173023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available via this link)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: People\u2019s Theatre for the Performing Arts<br \/>\n22 Esna Park Dr, Markham<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11955 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorunun-Kendidi-25-Nisan.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>The Question Itself<br \/>\nApril 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"n4sEPd\">\n<div class=\"FFpbKc\">\n<div class=\"xMmqsf\">\n<div class=\"nidPne\">\n<div data-show-delay-ms=\"250\" data-append-to-body=\"true\" data-propagate-tooltip-mouseover-events=\"true\" data-anchor-corner=\"bottom-left\" data-enable-skip-handler=\"true\" data-popup-corner=\"top-left\">\n<div class=\"dig2sb\">\n<div class=\"scLCMd\">\n<div id=\"itamenu\">\n<p>Toronto, this is an invitation to pause and reflect.<\/p>\n<p>This month&#8217;s theme is TRANSFORMATION.<br \/>\n\u201cSometimes it&#8217;s necessary to dwell on the question before looking for answers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>April 25, 2026<br \/>\n13:00 \u2013 15:30<\/p>\n<p>Participation Fee: $10<\/p>\n<p>Ankara Library<\/p>\n<p>1608 O\u2019Connor Dr,<br \/>\nToronto, ON M4B 3N5<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if you can&#8217;t find a seat! There will be new meetings every month.<\/p>\n<p>For questions: sorukendisi@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11950 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi-1024x816.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi-600x478.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.-Sanat-Okuryazarligi-Atolyesi.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>3rd Art Literacy Workshop<br \/>\nApril 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"n4sEPd\">\n<div class=\"FFpbKc\">\n<div class=\"xMmqsf\">\n<div class=\"nidPne\">\n<div data-show-delay-ms=\"250\" data-append-to-body=\"true\" data-propagate-tooltip-mouseover-events=\"true\" data-anchor-corner=\"bottom-left\" data-enable-skip-handler=\"true\" data-popup-corner=\"top-left\">\n<div class=\"dig2sb\">\n<div class=\"scLCMd\">\n<div id=\"itamenu\">\n<p>3rd Art Literacy Workshop Begins!<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have no prior knowledge of art history, you are invited to a delightful experience where you will meet with participants from diverse fields of interest and explore art together through important works and artists, guided by Prof. Aykut G\u00fcr\u00e7a\u011flar, enriched by a visit to the AGO museum.<\/p>\n<p>We will examine painting from the 19th century to the present day, focusing on the origins of movements, prominent artists, and their works. The AGO visit is optional.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Aykut G\u00fcr\u00e7a\u011flar, who has conducted academic research on art history for many years at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, is known for his work on art movements, painting, and their social contexts.<\/p>\n<p>Dates:<br \/>\n\u25cf Saturday, April 18, 12:00\u201314:00<br \/>\n\u25cf Saturday, April 25, 12:00\u201314:00 (AGO Museum tour)<br \/>\n\u25cf Saturday, May 2, 12:00\u201314:00<br \/>\n\u25cf Saturday, May 9, 12:00\u201314:00<\/p>\n<p>Location: Ankara Library<br \/>\nAddress: 1608 O\u2019Connor Dr, Toronto<\/p>\n<p>Fee: 100 CAD<\/p>\n<p>(AGO museum tour is optional, ticket must be purchased separately.)<\/p>\n<p>Capacity: 12 people<\/p>\n<p>You can send an etransfer to ankarakitaplik@gmail.com for payment. Description: Art Literacy Workshop<br \/>\nFor registration or information, please email ankarakitapligi@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Serra-Gurcay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Serra-Gurcay.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Serra-Gurcay.jpg 569w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Serra-Gurcay-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Serra G\u00fcr\u00e7ay Book Launch<br \/>\nApril 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"n4sEPd\">\n<div class=\"FFpbKc\">\n<div class=\"xMmqsf\">\n<div class=\"nidPne\">\n<div data-show-delay-ms=\"250\" data-append-to-body=\"true\" data-propagate-tooltip-mouseover-events=\"true\" data-anchor-corner=\"bottom-left\" data-enable-skip-handler=\"true\" data-popup-corner=\"top-left\">\n<div class=\"dig2sb\">\n<div class=\"scLCMd\">\n<div id=\"itamenu\">\n<p>We were delighted to host travel writer and translator Serra G\u00fcr\u00e7ay.<\/p>\n<p>G\u00fcr\u00e7ay, who blends her life experiences shaped by different countries and cultures with literature, invites readers on a deep and multifaceted journey with her first novel, &#8220;Barefoot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Through the story of three women tracing the footsteps of a child forced to leave their homeland, the novel offers a heartfelt and thought-provoking perspective on universal themes such as climate crisis, migration, belonging, motherhood, and humanity&#8217;s return to its own nature.<\/p>\n<p>This special event, where we will explore the author&#8217;s sources of inspiration, writing process, and the background of the novel, was moderated by Nilg\u00fcn Alt\u0131n Y\u0131lmaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11937 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-1024x776.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-1024x776.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi-600x454.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Akademik-Yol-Haritasi.jpg 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Academic Roadmap from 1st Grade to University<br \/>\nMarch 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"n4sEPd\">\n<div class=\"FFpbKc\">\n<div class=\"xMmqsf\">\n<div class=\"nidPne\">\n<div data-show-delay-ms=\"250\" data-append-to-body=\"true\" data-propagate-tooltip-mouseover-events=\"true\" data-anchor-corner=\"bottom-left\" data-enable-skip-handler=\"true\" data-popup-corner=\"top-left\">\n<div class=\"dig2sb\">\n<div class=\"scLCMd\">\n<div id=\"itamenu\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This seminar, titled \u201cAcademic Roadmap from 1st Grade to University,\u201d addressed the structure of the Canadian education system and the key decision points students face on their academic journey from primary to university.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> The seminar was presented by G\u00fclay Erdo\u011fan Metivier (OCT), a Toronto University OISE graduate, Ontario College of Teachers licensed educator, and educational consultant.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/637129460_18394165351144180_29804049063359904_n-600x438-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/637129460_18394165351144180_29804049063359904_n-600x438-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/637129460_18394165351144180_29804049063359904_n-600x438-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/637129460_18394165351144180_29804049063359904_n-600x438-1-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Evrim Kuran \u2013 Interview and Book Launch<br \/>\nMarch 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We Reconsidered \u201cMeasures\u201d for March 8, International Women&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n<p>This event was not only a conversation about Evrim Kuran&#8217;s new book, Cetvel\u00a0 [The Ruler], but also a moment to rethink the &#8220;measures&#8221; in our lives together.<\/p>\n<p>The questions were asked by his son Ali Kuran, and the answers were given by Evrim Kuran. A conversation shaped by a son&#8217;s curiosity while describing a mother&#8217;s own life measures&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>As we get older, the measures we use change. What are our measurements for success, happiness, motherhood, career, dreams and disappointments?<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly: &#8220;Who decides the measures and rules in our lives?&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dunya-Kadinlar-Gunu-Film-Gosterimi-600x750-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dunya-Kadinlar-Gunu-Film-Gosterimi-600x750-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dunya-Kadinlar-Gunu-Film-Gosterimi-600x750-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dunya-Kadinlar-Gunu-Film-Gosterimi-600x750-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>International Women&#8217;s Day Film Screening<br \/>\nMarch 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are gathering at the Ankara Library for a 3-month discussion series called &#8220;The Question Itself&#8221;. Anyone who wants to delve deeper into concepts and gain new perspectives is invited.<\/p>\n<p>Topic of the First Session: CONSUMPTION<br \/>\nTogether, we questioned our consumption habits in the modern world, the effects of this concept on our lives and the thoughts behind it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sorunun-kendisi-600x600-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>The Question Itself<br \/>\nFebruary 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are gathering at the Ankara Library for a 3-month discussion series called &#8220;The Question Itself&#8221;. Anyone who wants to delve deeper into concepts and gain new perspectives is invited.<\/p>\n<p>Topic of the First Session: CONSUMPTION<br \/>\nTogether, we questioned our consumption habits in the modern world, the effects of this concept on our lives and the thoughts behind it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dot-Mandala-Atolyesi-Hayat-Agaci-600x603-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dot-Mandala-Atolyesi-Hayat-Agaci-600x603-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dot-Mandala-Atolyesi-Hayat-Agaci-600x603-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dot-Mandala-Atolyesi-Hayat-Agaci-600x603-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dot-Mandala-Atolyesi-Hayat-Agaci-600x603-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Aylin Peser &#8211; Dot Painting<br \/>\nJanuary 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Valentine&#8217;s Day-themed workshop was held at the Ankara Library for participants who wanted to present a meaningful gift to their loved ones or have a special experience for themselves, and the participants made a dot mandala of the idea of Tree of Life.<\/p>\n<p>Tree of Life symbolizes trust and return to the true self with its roots, growth and development with its branches, and love and connection with life with its hearts. Each heart represents a connection with life, and the roots represent the inner journey one makes to oneself. In this respect, the Tree of Life has both an individual and a universal meaning.<\/p>\n<p>Participants of the workshop created their own Trees of Life with the meditative dot mandala technique and experienced a process based on focus and esthetic production.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11870 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-842x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"842\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-842x1024.jpg 842w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-768x934.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-1262x1536.jpg 1262w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala-600x730.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Aylin-Peser-Mandala.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Aylin Peser &#8211; Dot Painting<br \/>\nJanuary 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the dot painting workshop held last February was well-received, our mandala artist, Aylin Peser, has prepared a new workshop on the theme of the Evil Eye, to bring us together with the fresh energy of the new year.<\/p>\n<p>In this two-hour workshop, we combined the protective symbol of the evil eye with the calming and meditative effect of the dot mandala technique, and experience a pleasant activity that relaxes our minds by gradually flowing with the rhythm of the dots.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2025 Events<\/h3>\n<div class=\"line-separator\" style=\"border-color:#cfd8dc; margin-top:20px;  margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1163\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003.jpg 1163w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251204-WA0003-600x476.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1163px) 100vw, 1163px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Necati Onat \u2013 Book Presentation<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>December 21, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A Turk Adorning Toronto Streets<\/p>\n<p>We launched the book <strong>Art From Istanbul to Toronto,<\/strong> which brings together the unique works of the great master Necati Onat, who left deep traces in both countries during his artistic journey from Turkey to Canada, and who, despite his magnificent talent, always maintained a humble demeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Dr. Aysan Sev\u2019er, who edited and narrated the book, describes this master artist with the words, <strong><em>\u201cIf we were to compare Necati\u2019s works in different art fields with classical music, we could say sonatas for Istanbul ferries, arias for Turkish epics, concertos for his posters, symphonies for his horses and ballerinas, and short waltzes for his logos.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At this book launch event, we witnessed together Necati Onat\u2019s vast artistic universe, ranging from Bosphorus ferries to Turkish epics, from masks to logos, from ballerinas to horses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1133\" height=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin.jpg 1133w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin-928x1024.jpg 928w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin-768x847.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Esin-Akalin-600x662.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Esin Akal\u0131n \u2013 New Book Launch and Interview<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>December 13, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dr. Esin Akal\u0131n, who published her new novel, Shakespeare Sevdas\u0131 (Shakespeare Love), in August, was with us for a talk about her book and to meet with her readers.<\/p>\n<p>In this masterful combination of fantasy and history, Ms. Akal\u0131n establishes a dialogue between eras and generations through Shakespeare, allowing her readers to journey through time and memory. The timeless passions of six generations of Shakespeare-loving women stretch from Istanbul to Mesopotamia, and from there to London and America.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fidan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fidan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fidan.jpg 565w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fidan-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fidan Film Screening<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>November 19, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Fidan, which won the &#8220;Best Editing&#8221; and &#8220;Best Supporting Actress&#8221; awards at the 61st International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and three other awards at the 11th Cinema D&#8217;iDEA Women&#8217;s Film Festival, was presented by our library, with the participation of its director, Mr. Ay\u00e7\u0131l Yeltan.<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds from this special film screening, with contributions from the Bridge To Turkey Fund, were channeled towards the education of girls in the Payda Association&#8217;s scholarship program, which currently provides educational support to nearly 500 students in 11 provinces across Turkey.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11739\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sedef-kabas.jpg\" alt=\"Sedef Kabas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sedef-kabas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sedef-kabas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sedef-kabas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sedef-kabas-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event with Sedef Kaba\u015f<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>October 30, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On the 102nd anniversary of the Turkish Republic Day, October 29, we were honored to host one of the most acclaimed journalists on screen\u2014Dr. Sedef Kaba\u015f, recipient of numerous prestigious awards including \u201cBrave Heart,\u201d \u201cLeading Woman,\u201d \u201cLanguage Association Honor Award,\u201d \u201cJournalist of the Year,\u201d and \u201cWoman Leader.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Drawing from her latest book Yand\u0131\u011f\u0131n Ate\u015f Yoluna I\u015f\u0131k Olur (The Fire That Burns You Lights Your Path), Dr. Kaba\u015f shared powerful examples and personal stories that illuminate the invincibility of every struggle guided by courage, resilience, and grace.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11609\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dilek-livaneli-square.jpg\" alt=\"Dilek Livaneli\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dilek-livaneli-square.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dilek-livaneli-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dilek-livaneli-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dilek-livaneli-square-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Meeting Dilek Livaneli<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>May 4, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Dilek Livaneli<\/strong>, the first Turkish teacher to be recognized among the world\u2019s top 50 educators for the Global Teacher Prize\u2014often called the \u201cNobel Prize of Education\u201d\u2014was the speaker at our event in Toronto. She shared her remarkable journey from a village school to the global stage, offering a powerful testament to the transformative power of hope and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the event, Dilek Livaneli also signed copies of her book, Bir Dilek Yetmez (One Wish Is Not Enough), which she wrote to uplift and inspire thousands around the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11614\" src=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gonul-bakay.jpg\" alt=\"G\u00f6n\u00fcl Bakay\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gonul-bakay.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gonul-bakay-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gonul-bakay-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gonul-bakay-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>We celebrated International Women&#8217;s Day by hosting the esteemed writer Professor G\u00f6n\u00fcl Bakay<br \/>\nMarch 09, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In her book &#8220;Delirtilen Kad\u0131nlar&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;Women Driven to Madness&#8221;, Bakay addresses how women were silenced by being &#8216;driven mad&#8217; in English and American literature, sharing with us the overlooked face of women&#8217;s history with the depth of an academic study.<\/p>\n<p>At Ankara Library, we believe in making women more visible in the world of literature and thought, rather than ignoring them. We take pride in celebrating this journey with you in our 25th year and hope to meet again in our\u00a0future\u00a0events.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Wn20pRLta-s?si=OAmBhpV7NoU3-rST&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Nermin Bezmen Conversation and Book Launch Event: &#8211; January 18, 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We hosted our first event of the year on January 18, 2025. At our opening celebration, we welcomed miniature artist, printmaker, decorative artist, restorer, and author <strong>Nermin Bezmen<\/strong> as our guest. She introduced her two books, <strong>\u201cTEO\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cTOLGAMA HASRET MEKTUPLARI\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527520282576{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221; scroll_page=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;tcsn-parallax&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='feature-icon feature-circle  wpb_custom_element'><div class=\"feature-icon-top align-center\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);border-color: #780000;\"><i class=\"icon-book\"  style=\"color: #780000;\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"feature-icon-desc\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\">2000+<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Total number of books in our library<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='feature-icon feature-circle  wpb_custom_element'><div class=\"feature-icon-top align-center\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);border-color: #780000;\"><i class=\"icon-people\"  style=\"color: #780000;\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"feature-icon-desc\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\">4000+<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Visitiors joined our annual Canada Day picnic<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='feature-icon feature-circle  wpb_custom_element'><div class=\"feature-icon-top align-center\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);border-color: #780000;\"><i class=\"icon-home10\"  style=\"color: #780000;\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"feature-icon-desc\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\">2000<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Year Ankara Library was founded<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='feature-icon feature-circle  wpb_custom_element'><div class=\"feature-icon-top align-center\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);border-color: #780000;\"><i class=\"icon-pencil\"  style=\"color: #780000;\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"feature-icon-desc\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\">180<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Number of short stories written for our traditional competition<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5622&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1524792545888{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>ANKARA LIBRARY TORONTO<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Operating Hours:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday: 1-3 pm<br \/>\nThursday: 6-8 pm<br \/>\nSunday: 1-4 pm<\/p>\n<p>Ankara Library is closed on public holidays.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Address<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1608 O\u2019Connor Drive<br \/>\nToronto, ON, Canada, M4B 3N5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ankarakitapligi.org\/en\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;11573&#8243; scroll_page=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;tcsn-parallax-cover&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738790283080{background-color: #7800005C !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776599634506{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; scroll_page=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;tcsn-parallax&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Online library We provide a selection of over 2\u00a0 thousand book titles in our online catalogue. 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