Digital Innovation Hub Programs Meetups and Classes on Cutting Edge Tech Like Robotics, Wearable Technology and 3D Printing

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY January — March 2014

Digital Innovation Hub Programs Meetups and classes on cutting edge tech like robotics, wearable technology and 3D printing. Page 21.

At the Appel Salon Gary Shteyngart, Anna Quindlen, Irshad Manji. Page 12.

Personal Finance Free advice on managing your money during tax season. Page 47.

March Break Fun workshops for teens. Magic shows and puppetry performances for kids. Page 3. What’s New in our collections

New adult fictioN

The Courier Wore POSTAPOC The Laboratory of Waldenstein Keep it beautiful Shorts Liz Worth Love Rosalie Osmond Kelly Ward Sheila Patrick Roscoe Kindellan-Sheehan

New teeN fictioN

Through the Rose under Fire Lily and Taylor Not Your Ordinary Big Air Zombie Glass Elizabeth Wein Elise Moser Wolf Girl Lorna Schultz Gena Showalter Emily Pohl-Weary Nicholson

New childreN’s fictioN

Phenomenal A Narrow Escape Never Let You Go Loula is leaving for Anna & Froga: Female Jessica Scott Kerrin Patricia Storms Africa I dunno, what do you Entrepreneurs Anne Villeneuve want to do? Jill Bryant Anouk Ricard

Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch. IN THIS ISSUE

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For kids & families For teens

march break intro page-4.indd 1 12/07/12 12:55 PM Here’s a sample of the great programs happening in the teen zone! For a full listing, check your local branch listings or contact the branch.

Just Dance, Dance Off! Ukulele Night Put your moves to the test as you compete. David Newland of Roots Music Canada and the Corktown Ukulele Jam shows you how to play. Bring your ukulele if Flemingdon Park Mar. 11 4:30 pm you have one. If you don’t have a ukulele, there will some Improvisational Comedy to try during the program. A few ukuleles will also be available for purchase. Join us for an improv comedy workshop with comedian Danz Altvater. Program takes place in Room 1. Don Mills* Mar. 13 4 pm North York Central Mar. 11 1:30 pm Get Cooking

Print Making Looking to pick up some cooking skills? Look no further! Come and whip up a quick meal and enjoy your creation. Try your hand at silk screen printing. Sanderson* Mar. 13 4 pm Albert Campbell Mar. 12 4 pm Babysitting Anime Workshop This course teaches you how to safely take care of infants The Labyrinth is excited to be able to bring its newest and young children. Topics covered: diapering, feeding, workshop, How to Draw Anime, to the library. Professional age-appropriate activities, household safety and basic first animator, Dan Merisanu teaches kids how to draw popular aid. For ages 11-15. Fee: $50, includes taxes, materials and anime characters such as Naruto, Fruits Basket or Totoro. textbook. To register, call 416-531-7066.

Barbara Frum Mar. 13 2 pm Don Mills Mar. 15 9 am-5 pm

4 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Most programs are for all ages (unless indicated) and March Break For require tickets for admission. Free tickets are available kids & families 30 minutes before the show.

Magic Shows Puppet Shows Shows chock full of comedy and audience participation. Hilarious and exciting puppetry performances! Space Tickets for admission may be required, check with your may be limited. Check with the branch to find out what’s branch. Groups, daycares and camps please book ahead. playing and if tickets are required for admission. Call the branch for more details. Groups, daycares and camps Sanderson Mar. 8 2 pm please book ahead. Beaches Mar. 10 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 10 2 pm College/Shaw Mar. 10 2 pm Dawes Road Mar. 10 10:30 am Oakwood Village Mar. 10, 12 2 pm Mount Dennis Mar. 10 2 pm Locke Mar. 11 10:30 am, 2 pm Runnymede Mar. 10 2 pm Riverdale Mar. 11 2 pm Bridlewood Mar. 11 2 pm S. Walter Stewart Mar. 11 2 pm Don Mills Mar. 11 2 pm Alderwood Mar. 12 2 pm Evelyn Gregory Mar. 11 2 pm Bridlewood Mar. 12 2 pm High Park Mar. 11 2 pm Eglinton Square Mar. 12 10:30 am Pape/Danforth Mar. 11 2 pm Pape/Danforth Mar. 12 10:30 am, 2 pm Parliament Street Mar. 11 2 pm Wychwood Mar. 12 2 pm Perth/Dupont Mar. 11 2 pm City Hall Mar. 13 10:30 am Hillcrest Mar. 12 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Mar. 13 2 pm McGregor Park Mar. 12 2 pm Long Branch Mar. 13 2 pm Northern Elms Mar. 12 2 pm Pleasant View Mar. 12 2 pm Spadina Road Mar. 12 2:30 pm Yorkville Mar. 12 2 pm Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Agincourt Mar. 13 2 pm all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Jane/Dundas Mar. 13 2 pm upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Steeles Mar. 14 2 pm

5 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60–62. MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Games, Games, Games The Twisted Ones Board games, video games, puzzles, Lego, bingo and many A workshop packed with incredible ballon costumes, magic more. Check with the branch if registration is required. and cool music. Everyone learns how to make a balloon dog. Albion Mar. 10 2 pm Deer Park Mar. 10 2 pm Black Creek Mar. 11 2 pm High Park Mar. 10 2 pm Guildwood Mar. 14 2 pm S. Walter Stewart Mar. 10 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 11 2 pm Arts and Crafts Oakwood Village Mar. 11 2 pm Make your own creations to take home. Audience age and Humberwood Mar. 12 2 pm level of skill vary. Check with the branch for details. Thorncliffe Mar. 12 2 pm York Woods Mar. 12 10:15 am Dawes Road Mar. 11 2 pm Dawes Road Mar. 13 2 pm Humberwood Mar. 11 2 pm Humber Summit Mar. 13 2 pm Jane/Dundas Mar. 11 2 pm Locke Mar. 13 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 12 2 pm Mount Dennis Mar. 13 2 pm Locke Mar. 12 2 pm Perth/Dupont Mar. 13 2 pm Perth/Dupont Mar. 12 2 pm Albion Mar. 14 2 pm St. James Town Mar. 12 2 pm Burrows Hall Mar. 14 2 pm Burrows Hall Mar. 13 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 14 10 am College/Shaw Mar. 13 2 pm Jane/Dundas Mar. 14 2 pm Deer Park Mar. 13 2 pm Oakwood Village Mar. 14 2 pm Cliffcrest Mar. 14 10:30 am York Woods Mar. 14 2 pm High Park Mar. 14 2 pm Sanderson Mar. 15 2 pm Mount Dennis Mar. 14 2 pm Richview Mar. 14 2 pm Concerts, Musicals and Sing-alongs Music by professional entertainers.

Alderwood Mar. 10 2 pm Locke Mar. 10 10:30 am York Woods Mar. 10 2 pm College/Shaw Mar. 11 2 pm Lillian H. Smith Mar. 11 10:30 am Maryvale Mar. 11 2 pm Port Union Mar. 11 2 pm St. Clair/Silverthorn Mar. 11 2 pm Amesbury Park Mar. 12 10:30 am Davenport Mar. 12 2 pm Jones Mar. 12 2 pm S. Walter Stewart Mar. 12 2 pm Albert Campbell Mar. 13 2 pm Armour Heights Mar. 13 2 pm St. James Town Mar. 13 2 pm Victoria Village Mar. 14 2 pm

Stories and Storytime From silent storytelling and mime to loud, stompin’ stories.

Albion Mar. 11 2 pm Mount Dennis Mar. 11 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 11 2 pm Barbara Frum Mar. 12 2 pm High Park Mar. 12 10 am

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Creepy Crawlies and Reptilia Children get to see all sorts of different creatures. March Break Programs in For ages 5-12. French Elmbrook Park Mar. 11 2 pm Centennial Mar. 12 2 pm Malvern Mar. 12 2 pm Spectacle de Magie / Magic Show Northem Elms Mar. 12 2 pm Venez-vous amuser en magie. A magic show sure to Flemingdon Park Mar. 13 2 pm entertain you. Thorncliffe Mar. 13 2 pm Sanderson Mar. 10 2 pm Humberwood Mar. 14 2 pm Brentwood Mar. 11 2 pm Comic Art Workshop Fairview Mar. 12 10:30 am Blac Ice shows kids the fundamentals of drawing comic art. Musical Interactif / Interactive Musical For ages 5 and up. Du plaisir pour la famille. Fun for the family. Long Branch Mar. 11 2 pm Richview Mar. 10 2 pm Richview Mar. 12 2 pm Agincourt Mar. 11 10 am Albion Mar. 13 2 pm Albert Campbell Mar. 11 2 pm Epic Charades Parliament Street Mar. 12 2 pm Don Mills Mar. 13 2 pm Listen to a story about being something different and then Bloor/Gladstone Mar. 14 2 pm try our spin on charades. For ages 6 and up.

Thorncliffe Mar. 11 2 pm La Danse du Jongleur / The Dancing Juggler La danse du jongleur est un mélange de musique, comédie Mystic Drumz et jonglerie. The Dancing Juggler is a blend of comedy, A hands-on drum circle full of music and rhythm. music and juggling.

Burrows Hall Mar. 12 2 pm Richview Mar. 10 2 pm Highland Creek Mar. 13 2 pm S. Walter Stewart Mar. 13 2 pm Taylor Memorial Mar. 14 2 pm Spectacle de Marionnette / Puppet Show Draw Out the Story Laissez-vous enchanter par les marionettes. Come and be Find out what the ten secrets to creating your own enchanted by puppets. comics are. A workshop on getting started in writing and Downsview Mar. 12 2 pm illustrating your own graphic novels. Woodside Square Mar. 13 3 pm Don Mills* Mar. 12 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 14 10:30 am North York Central Mar. 14 2 pm Mad Science The amazing properties of ice are demonstrated. Then things heat up with indoor fireworks and disappearing fire.

Woodside Square Mar. 12 2 pm Kennedy/Eglinton Mar. 13 2 pm

Flipbook Animation Former Teletoon animator teaches kids how to animate programmes et services en their own cartoon characters. POUR français en ligne: Runnymede* Mar. 13 1:30 pm

Craft and Stories torontopubliclibrary.ca/french Enjoy delightful stories and a family-friendly craft. For ages 4 and up. Pour plus d’information, appelez la Spécialiste des services en français au 416-395-5762. College/Shaw Mar. 14 2 pm Pape/Danforth Mar. 14 2 pm

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Featured Programs

This winter, make Toronto Public Library your destination for free readings and discussions about new books, fresh ideas and current issues. We bring the hottest authors and speakers from across the country and around the world to the library.

FREEDOM TO READ WEEK GREAT BOOKS Explore ideas on freedom of expression by attending Lectures on classics that are still relevant in our one of our discussions. Page 10. modern world. Page 11.

Writer in Residence The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Marina Endicott maps the past through historical Gary Shteyngart, Anna Quindlen and Irshad Manji. fiction and provides a series of workshops and Page 12. programs for aspiring writers. Page 11. Plus readings, lectures, workshops and more great programs at your branch.

What is the one novel that could change Canada?  Annabel by Kathleen Winter Join us as we celebrate the Canada Reads finalists. Meet some of this year’s nominated authors and champions.  Cockroach by Rawi Hage Presented in partnership with CBC Radio One. Hosted by  Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan Here and Now host Gill Deacon.  The Orenda by Joseph Boyden Wed. Feb. 12, 7 pm  The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Toronto Reference Library Free tickets available at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. AUTHOR TALKS & LECTURES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

2014 Marks the 30th Anniversary of Freedom To Read Week in Canada: February 23 – March 1 Fe re dom to Read Week 2014 The Painted Flag ©Charles Pachter

Join us for great programs across the city to celebrate our Freedom to Read

S uRVEILLANCE after Snowden: National Security and Edward Snowden: What He Should Mean to You the Limits of Freedom of Expression Veteran investigative reporter Andrew How should a democracy balance national Mitrovica rebuts the powerful forces that security with freedom of expression? Is have sought to diminish the consequences it worth the loss of our rights to privacy for Canadians of NSA whistleblower and free speech? With Ron Diebert, Edward Snowden’s revelations about director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk global surveillance networks. School for Global Affairs; The Globe and Mail national security reporter Colin Thurs. Feb. 27, 6:30 pm Freeze and security expert Wesley Wark. Deer Park Moderated by the CBC’s Jesse Brown And Join us for a Cross Country Twitter Chat Fri. Feb. 28, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium Libraries across Canada lead a discussion about surveillance and the limits to free expression. With investigative journalist Andrew Mitrovica. Presented in partnership with PEN Canada Tues. Feb. 25, 7 pm A $10 donation is asked to support the work of PEN Canada. #telltplFreedom

Hwo to Ban a Book in 10 Easy Steps Burning Books: Creating Darkness Science censored! Librarian Kara Miley offers a not-so- Science writer Alanna Mitchell talks Katie Gibbs, a representative of Evidence tongue-in-cheek guide to book banning about the history of burning and banning for Democracy, discusses how the federal and censorship. Who does it and why? books. Join us for a lively discussion of the government censors scientific information record of repression and violence against in Canada. Thurs. Feb. 13, 2 pm truth. Downsview Sat. Mar. 1, 2 pm Wed. Feb. 26, 7 pm Jane/Dundas Thurs. Feb. 20, 6:45 pm North York Central Library, Concourse High Park

Wed. Feb. 26, 7 pm Jane/Dundas

Thurs. Feb. 27, 2 pm Weston

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fbe ruary–may 2014 Mapp ing the Past through Historical Fiction: Marina Endicott, Writer in Residence

Marina Endicott’s most recent novel, The Little Shadows, recreates the little-known world of “polite vaudeville” in western Canada during 1912–1917. During her residency, she will research her next work of historical fiction, Falling for Hugh, and share what she has learned through workshops and one-on-one meetings with aspiring writers.

Bginninge the Journey: The Charms and Challenges of Historical Fiction Why is historical fiction so popular and what are the key elements of success? With interviewer Katherine Ashenburg, Marina Endicott discusses the research and craft required to imagine a Submit Your Writing past world. Writers of historical fiction are Thurs. Feb. 6, 7 pm invited to submit short pieces Toronto Reference Library, Atrium for review and feedback. Meetings with the Writer in Residence are by appointment W orkshops on Writing Historical Fiction only and will depend on the number of submissions. Visit Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium torontopubliclibrary.ca/ writerinresidence for details. Does the Walker Choose the Path? Going Over the Ground Inspiration and knowing your own material. Exploring the physical world, ways and means Manuscripts are accepted from to travel for research. Jan. 6 to Feb. 15, 2014. Sat. Mar. 1, 10 am Sat. Apr. 12, 10 am Upriver to the Source Finding and using primary sources. Maps and Charts: Making the World Creating a timeline for fiction. Sat. Mar. 29, 10 am Sat. Apr. 26, 10 am Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. For further information, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/writerinresidence.

GREAT BOOKS

Discover four great books and hear why each is still relevant in our modern world. Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium

Ms r . DaLLOWAY Pradisea Lost by Virginia Woolf by John Milton Dr. Deborah Heller illuminates a novel Dr. John Greenwood takes us on a journey contemplating the consequences of personal through Milton’s Paradise Lost, an epic poem choice within the rapidly changing world of about the war in Heaven. British high society just after World War I. Fri. Feb. 28, 1 pm Tues. Jan. 28, 1 pm

Lysistrata Inventory by Aristophanes by Dionne Brand Dr. Frederick Sweet looks at Aristophanes’ Dr. Janet Melo-Thaiss explores Dionne Brand’s Lysistrata: an anti-war sex comedy, or a war lengthy poem Inventory, a searingly beautiful between the sexes? catalogue of the 20th century’s horrors, ideologies, and images. Tues. Feb. 11, 1 pm Tues. Mar. 11, 1 pm 11 AUTHOR TALKS & LECTURES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Star Talks: Sergio Trujillo, Gustavo Santaolalla Anna Quindlen and John Weidman The New York Times best-selling writer on her The creators of the fabulous and sexy Argentinian new novel, Still Life with Bread Crumbs. With the musical Arrabal. With Toronto Star’s Richard Globe and Mail’s Johanna Schneller Ouzounian. Mon. Feb. 24, 7 pm Mon. Jan. 27, 7 pm Star Talks: Coffee, Beer and Mosh Pits Gary Shteyngart In conjunction with the TD Gallery music exhibit, The best-selling author of Absurdistan and Super join us for a celebration of the Toronto music Sad True Love Story on his new memoir, Little scene from the 1960’s to the present day. With Failure. With The Globe and Mail’s Ian Brown. legendary singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan Fri. Jan. 31, 6:30 pm and Broken Social Scene’s Brendan Canning. Doors open at 5:30 pm Hosted by Toronto Star’s Peter Howell. Tour the TD Gallery’s music exhibit after the event. See Toronto Celebrates Canada Reads page 31 for details. See page 9 for details. Mon. Mar. 3, 7 pm Wed. Feb. 12, 7 pm

The Bar at the Appel Salon Free tickets are required and are available Join us for a drink. Cash bar online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon, reception one hour before events. starting four weeks before the event.

second annual bluma lecture Irshad Manji

“Moral courage is the Irshad Manji was “Osama bin Presented by Toronto Public Library and willingness to stand up Laden’s worst nightmare,” according to the New York Toronto Public Library Foundation. when others want you Times. She’s the noted Supported by the Bluma Appel to sit down.” Muslim, feminist, activist, Community Trust writer and sparkplug for the — Irshad Manji Moral Courage Movement. Irshad Manji delivers the 2nd Annual Bluma Lecture. Thurs. Mar. 6, 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm Free tickets are required Please note incorrect and are available online at information appeared in the torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon, printed version of What’s On. starting four weeks before the event.

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library 2nd Floor • 789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street) 416-393-7131 Join the conversation: [email protected] #AppelSalon

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Forensics and Fiction Community Lit. – Exile and Belonging: Stories of Meet Elizabeth J. Duncan, author of the Penny Brannigan Immigrant Experience mystery series set in North Wales. Over six weeks, University of Waterloo instructor Deer Park Jan. 14 2 pm Sanja Ivanov leads participants in an exploration of contemporary literary portrayals of the immigrant Terry Reardon experience in Toronto. Authors include David Bezmozgis, Rohinton Mistry, Dionne Brand, Tamas Dobozy and Shaun Acclaimed author Terry Reardon discusses his book, Tan. Winston Churchill and Mackenzie King: So Similar, So Different. Lillian H. Smith* Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 3, 17, 24 6:30 pm Eatonville* Jan. 14 2 pm Murder and Mayhem with Crime Writers of Canada Nate Hendley Join Howard Shrier, Nate Hendley, Dorothy McIntosh, Jen J. Danna and Sharon A. Crawford (hosting), at this evening Author Nate Hendley discusses his latest book, Steven of murder and mystery reading. Authors read from their Truscott: Decades of Injustice. books, discuss their characters and writing, and answer Leaside Jan. 15 7 pm questions from the audience. St. Lawrence Mar. 4 7 pm Runnymede Feb. 12 6:30 pm

The Strange Case of Dr. Clarke and Mr. B. The Life and Death of Socrates Charles Kirk Clarke (1857-1924) stood at the apex of According to Socrates, the unexamined life is not worth Ontario’s mental health industry. William Bigg rested at living. Professor J. Salem-Wiseman explores what this claim the bottom, a mutilator of animals, a would-be rapist means through a discussion of Socrates’ often puzzling and a terrifying inmate of various institutions. Professor ideas and arguments. Free tickets for admission will be Emeritus, Dennis Duffy, University of Toronto, surveys the handed out at 6 pm. cultural forces bringing these two figures together. Deer Park Feb. 24 6:30 pm Deer Park Jan. 21 2 pm James Fitzgerald Haiti: What Works and What Doesn’t Work Award-winning author of Old Boys: The Powerful Legacy Local author Elizabeth Abbott talks about the catastrophic of Upper Canada College and What Disturbs Our Blood: A earthquake of January 2010 and its aftermath. A writer Son’s Quest to Redeem the Past, reads from his works that and historian, her books include Sugar: A Bittersweet reveal the truth behind some of Toronto’s elite. History and Haiti: A Shattered Nation. Bendale Mar. 20 2 pm Queen/Saulter Jan. 23 7 pm Augustine’s Confessions Julia Zarankin Discusses Chekhov Professor J. Salem-Wiseman examines how Augustine What constitutes a good life? University of Toronto became a Christian, his colourful biography and his hugely professor Julia Zarankin sheds light on the literary influential contributions to philosophy and theology. Free masterpieces of Chekhov and the questions this literary tickets for admission will be handed out at 6 pm. giant poses. Deer Park Mar. 31 6:30 pm Deer Park Jan. 28 6:30 pm

Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.

13 Discuss your favourite stories with others or Boo k Clubs & try your hand at Writers Groups creating your own.

Participants in the annual Young Voices conference held at North York Central Library

ADS ULT Book Clubs Come and participate in stimulating conversation. At every meeting, club members select a different book to discuss for the next get-together. New members are always welcome. Some clubs may select their books based on specific genres or group interests (such as non-fiction, mystery or classic). The following are just a few of the many bookclubs we have across the city. To find out if your branch has a book club, how you can join and suggest book titles and authors, call your local branch.

Tea and Books Mystery Book Club Discuss books with library staff. Light refreshments Join us for a discussion of Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 provided. Ladies’ Detective Agency books and the HBO series. Copies of the books are available in the branch. Northern Elms Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 6 2 pm Runnymede Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5 3 pm St. Lawrence Jan. 7 7 pm Locke Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7 3 pm Rexdale Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11 2 pm LGBTQ Book Club Eatonville* Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18 2 pm Share your latest literary discovery and discuss the selection Humberwood Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25 11 am of the month. Mimico Centennial Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27 2 pm Alderwood* Feb. 6 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone* Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5 7 pm Palmerston Feb. 25, Mar. 25 2 pm NOW Books Kids Lit is Alright: A Children’s Book Club for Adults A leader directs discussions of contemporary literature. Join other children’s book lovers for a lively discussion of Fee: $25 for six sessions. Register with payment by Jan. 8 new and old favourites. at the 2nd floor information desk. For information and booklist, call 416-395-5639. Program takes place in Room Locke Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3 7 pm 2/3. First Novels Book Club North York Central Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 12, 26 10 am Read first novels written by Canadian writers. Visit the Ladies First Book Club branch to pick up a copy of next month’s read. Members discuss books written by women and/or about Sanderson Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4 7 pm issues affecting women.

Eglinton Square* Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10 7 pm

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Riverdale Community Arts and Letters Club North York Writers Book swaps, signings, discussions and more. Members meet in an informal, supportive atmosphere to read their work and critique the work of members. Writers Riverdale Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19 6 pm of all genres are welcome. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Lit to Film Club North York Central Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13, 27 6:30 pm Read a new book each month, then see the film. For a list of books and movies, call 416-394-5247 or come pick up a Ashdale Writers Group flyer. A supportive environment in which to share your writing Brentwood Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 6 pm for review and comment. Feminist Book Discussion Group Gerrard/Ashdale Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22 10:30 am The Older Women’s Network invites women, midlife and Memoir Club older, to meet and share views and ideas about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues. For booklist Share and improve your memoir writing skills with your information, call the 416-395-5639. Program takes place in writing group Room 2/3. Rexdale Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18 1:30 pm North York Central Feb. 5, Mar. 5 1:30 pm Writers Group Poetry Circle Various topics discussed.

Learn, share and discuss diverse collections of poetry. Runnymede Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18 6:30 pm Parkdale Feb. 5, Mar. 5 7 pm

TEENS

Teen Writers Group Writing Groups Are you a creative writer looking to meet other teen writers? Do you write poems, stories, novels, plays? Share your writing with those who love to write. New members Saturday Writers are always welcome. Program takes place in Room 2. Read from and discuss works in progress. Prose, poetry, and North York Central Jan. 2, 16; Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13, 27 4:30 pm essays welcome.

High Park Saturdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 29 9:30 am Book Club Get together with your peers to discuss some of the Phoenix Poetry Workshop hottest books out there, as well as some of your personal Poets of all ages bring their work for constructive favourites. comments. Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review Thorncliffe Jan. 25, Feb. 8 1 pm by other attendees.

College/Shaw Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1 2:30 pm Book Discussion Read Losing Joe’s Place by Gordon Korman and discuss the Toronto Writers Co-operative book with a teen twist to it. Workshops, guest authors, member readings and open Danforth/Coxwell* Feb. 10 4 pm mic. Your opportunity to polish and perform your work. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Pink Ink Toronto Reference Sundays, Jan. 5-Mar. 26 2 pm An informal creative writing drop-in for lesbian, gay, bi, queer, trans and two-spirit youth, aged 14-29. Learn Memoir Writing for Seniors solid writing, editing, performance and publication skills. Share, discuss and write. For more information, call No writing experience necessary. Snacks and tokens are 416-396-8916. provided.

Cliffcrest Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; Mar. 4, 18 1 pm Yorkville Mar. 8 2 pm

15 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60–62. BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

KIDS & FAMILIES Book Clubs & Writers Albion Kids Book Club A club for children ages 8-12. Read one book per month, Groups in Other talk, win battles and play games. Come and pick up your book. Languages

Albion Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25 4 pm Club de lecture Aimez-vous lire en français? Si vous voulez participer à des discussions stimulantes, contactez Céline au 416-395-5762.

Cedarbrae Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3 7 pm North York Central Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6 7 pm TO great resources for your book club: Círculo de Lectura en Espanol • Book Club To Go: Borrow multiple copies of a book El Círculo de lectura se reúne el primer lunes de cada mes for your book club. para comentar obras literarias. • Ideas for Book Clubs: Suggestions for book club Palmerston Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3 7 pm activities and ideas. • Award winners, best sellers, new titles Polish Book Club • Find your group’s next great read. Discuss a great Polish book each month. Contact the branch for titles. • Book Buzz: Your online book club. Read this month’s pick and join the discussion. Runnymede Jan. 27, Feb. 24 6:30 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookclubs Cantonese Book Club Discuss contemporary Chinese literature in a relaxing setting.

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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS EMAIL AND SOCIAL NETWORKING If you have little or no computer experience, these Find out how to connect online with your first email programs can help you get familiar with a computer, its account or through social networking websites. mouse and its keyboard -- as well as introduce you to the Internet. Email Made Easy Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Wikis and Blogs Move That Mouse

Web Basics I INTRODUCTION TO E-BOOKS Computer Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse Discover how to access Toronto Public Library’s e-book Computer Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web collections. Download e-books to e-readers and mobile Seniors’ Drop-in devices, or stream them to a computer.

E-Book Basics INTERNET AND LIBRARY RESEARCH Expand your online research skills by using Internet WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT and library content. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are required and general knowledge of the Internet is Learn the basics of how to edit and format, create tables recommended for these programs: and presentations using Microsoft Office 2010.

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Desktop Publishing Basics Blogging Basics Create a sign, personalize your own calendar and design Set up a blog account using Blogger and create blog a newsletter using templates from Publisher, Microsoft posts. Prerequisite: A Gmail account. Office’s desktop publishing program. Prerequisite: Some experience using Word, PowerPoint or Excel. Program Toronto Reference Jan. 22, Feb. 18, Mar. 12 10 am takes place in the Learning Centre. Researching Magazines and Journals Online North York Central Jan. 14 10 am, 2 pm Discover online magazines and journal databases Toronto Reference* Jan. 29, Mar. 15 10 am available at the library and acquire the techniques to Research Skills help you research them effectively. Explore research strategies, the library catalogue and Toronto Reference Jan. 30, Mar. 6 2 pm our online journal and magazine articles. Keyboarding skills are required. Bring your library card. LinkedIn Use LinkedIn, the business-oriented social networking Toronto Reference Jan. 15 2 pm site to create profiles during the class. Prerequisite: An Feb. 4 10 am email account. Mar. 6 6 pm Toronto Reference Mar. 29 2 pm E-Magazines with Zinio Learn to download e-magazines using the library’s Zinio collection. This is a hands-on instructional session, which includes signing up for an account with the service. Program takes place in the Learning Centre

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Digital design classes and workshops Monthly MeetUps Classes take place in Learning Centre I. Programs take place in the Atrium. Registration is required for these programs. No registration is required. To register, call 416-393-7209. Robotics: Creating a Star Wars Droid Website Design I Alex Kung, from the R2D2 Builders Group, showcases his Acquire the skills to create a simple and basic website own life-size R2D2 creation and shares his thoughts and which includes text, hyperlinks, photos and more. lessons learned on robotics. Instructional software provided: Dreamweaver. Jan. 23 7 pm Jan. 6, Feb. 18, Mar. 18 10 am When Wearable Tech Meets Art Photoshop I Sonic Wear founder Loretta Faveri on merging wearable Scan documents and photos and email them as technology with artistic creation to explore the attachments. Design business cards and letterheads with relationship between sound and movement. Featuring hands-on instruction of equipment and Photoshop. a performance by Denise Mireau from Studio for Movement. Jan. 11, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 10 am Feb. 10 7 pm Website Design II Innovating in Co-working Spaces Go behind the code in Dreamweaver and apply HTML to good use. Create online forms, payment buttons and Ashley Proctor, founder of Creative Blueprint and the add interactive elements, including video. Prerequisite: Foundry, describes the growing trend of co-working Digital Design Studio Basics: Website Design I. spaces both locally and internationally. You may work for yourself, but you don’t have to work by yourself. Jan. 13, Feb. 25, Mar. 24 10 am Mar. 11 7 pm Photoshop II Learn new tools in Photoshop by altering photographs. More technology programs Prepare graphics and design a magazine cover. Rotate, No registration is required. scale and distort. Prerequisite: Digital Design Studio Basics: Photoshop I. Open House Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 4 10 am Come visit the Digital Innovation Hub and learn about Design for 3D Printing and try out the new technology available. Learn how to design simple 3D objects and prepare Feb. 26, Mar. 5 6 pm them to be printed. See a demo of the library’s new Feb. 8, Mar. 29 10 am Makerbot 3D printer. Facilitated by 3D printing expert and fabrication artist Derek Quenneville. Repair Café

Jan. 25, Mar. 22 10 am Don’t throw it away, fix it! Bring a broken household Feb. 22 2 pm item to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing it. Learn a new skill, meet your neighbours, save the planet. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.

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23 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60–62. Expand your horizons C ulture, arts & with concerts, exhibits, Entertainment discussions and more.

A dance and drumming performance at the library in celebration of Aboriginal Week

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Big names. New experiences. Toronto Public Library’s cultural programs feature artists, scientists, entertainers and newsmakers. Whatever your interests, there’s a free event at the library to enjoy.

SHAKESPEARE LECTURES Thought Exchange Celebrate the works of Shakespeare with four Programs for the constantly curious. Learn something lectures, presented with the Stratford Shakespeare new at these lively, interactive lectures. Page 26. Festival. For kids: Our popular Shakespeare for Kids club, presented with the Shakespeare in Action BLACK HISTORY MONTH Theatre Company. Page 25. Celebrate Black History Month with literary and cultural programs for adults, children and youth. TREEHOUSE TALKS Page 28. 3 people x 3 topics = 1,000 ideas. Page 25.

Plus lectures, exhibits, discussions and more great programs at your branch. T D SHAKESPEARE PFER ORMING ARTS FOR KIDS ONE STAG PERFORMING ARTS Library Club

THEATRE SERIES 2014 Join us for storytelling adventures. Explore the world of magic, Four Shakespeare Lectures wizards, potions, ghosts, swords L✣ KING EAR and witches in some of the ✣ KING JOHN greatest stories ever told! ✣ ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Over six Saturdays, professional actors ✣ A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and educators from Shakespeare in Action theatre company lead kids ages 7-12 through drama games and Shakespeare’s Toronto Public Library and the Stratford Festival plays, such as The Comedy of Errors, Henry present four lectures by renowned Shakespearean experts. IV, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest and Twelfth Tuesdays in March, 7 pm Night. Program is free. Registration is Cash bar reception 6 pm required. Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon (2nd floor) Saturdays, February 1-March 8

Admission is free but tickets are required – torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. MORNINGS, 10 am-12 pm Bendale, Humber Summit, Kennedy/ KING LEAR KING JOHN ANTONY AND A MIDSUMMER Eglinton, Mount Dennis, Victoria Village Guest speaker: Guest speaker: CLEOPATRA NIGHT’S DREAM Dr. Jane Freeman Dr. Philippa Guest speaker: Guest speaker: AFTERNOONS, 2-4 pm Sheppard Dr. Alexander Dr. Vivian Rakoff Danforth/Coxwell, Don Mills, High Park, March 4 Leggatt McGregor Park, North York Central Library March 11 March 25 March 18

With special thanks to TD Stratford Festival aims to set the standard for classical Bank Group for theatre in North America. King Lear, King John, Antony and its generous Cleopatra and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are presented by support. Stratford Festival 2014. stratfordfestival.ca.

3OL PE P E X 3 TOPICS = 1,000 IDEAS T REehouse TALKS

Discover new ideas, ways of thinking, and styles of presentation. While our speakers, at first glance, appear to have nothing in common, Treehousers know that where ideas collide, countless more emerge. For the speaker lineup, visit treehousetalks.com. Fridays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium

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hisTory ThoUghT exChAnge mATTers ProgrAms for The ConsTAnTly CUrioUs CAnAdA’s ArT & mUsiC AboriginAl PeoPles PAsT And Russian Music and Poetry Canadian Opera Company The Great Upheaval: 100 Years of Light PresenT Relax as local poets, singers and Talk: Un Ballo In Maschera Modern Masterpieces from Steven B. Shubert traces the The AmAzing Universe songwriters entertain you. by Giuseppe Verdi the Guggenheim Collection, story and meaning behind the In collaboration with 1910–1918 ancient Egyptian domestic Mon. Jan. 13, Feb. 11, 5:30 pm Wayne Gooding, editor of scenes in the University of ActiveHistory.ca, we Barbara Frum Opera Canada magazine, The AGO’s David Wistow Presented in partnership with the Dunlap Institute, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Toronto’s Lillian Massey balances opera history and talks about this magnificent launch a new series on Building’s beautiful stained University of Toronto. guided listening with images collection of avant-garde the history of Aboriginal glass windows. Illustrated Contemporary Canadian and production insights in this masterpieces, produced at a with the original drawings peoples in Canada. Architecture exploration of Verdi’s deeply time of tremendous creativity, Facts and Maybes about Spectacular Deaths of Star Clusters: Engines of from the ROM’s collection and Ryerson University professor human tale of forbidden dynamism and innovation Black Holes and Time Warps Massive Stars spectacular new photos by John Galactic Turmoil Marco Polo explores passion between two very that shaped the art of future Remembering Toronto’s Elmslie. Black holes, faster-than-light Stars don’t last forever, and The sun wanders the Milky contemporary architecture grown-up lovers. generations. Indigenous and Colonial Tues. Mar. 4, 2 pm travel and time machines some make brilliant exits. Dr. Way with no companion stars. in Canada, including the Wed. Jan. 22, 7 pm Tues. Feb. 4, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library, appear regularly in science Christopher Matzner tracks But it was born in a great litter Pasts increasing influence of North York Central Library* North York Central Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium and non-science fiction and the thrilling and macabre with thousands of siblings. Dr. What is the Aboriginal traditions and Auditorium sometimes even on the evening ways stars meet their ends and Christopher Matzner explains the Far North as sources of Indigenous Prints and Drawings news. But what is really known how stellar death enriches the what happened. and colonial inspiration. Concert: Handel with Flare about them? Dr. Kipp Cannon galaxy and makes the universe Collection of the Art Gallery New Music 101: Pushing the Tues. Mar. 4, 1 pm, 6:30 pm history of Tues. Jan. 14, 7 pm examines what physics can fertile for life. of Ontario Boundaries of Sound and Listen to some delightful music Kennedy/Eglinton the Toronto North York Central Library, tell us and the answers might with John Holland, baritone; Thurs. Feb. 6, 7 pm area and Auditorium The AGO’s David Keenleyside Performance surprise! Jennifer Krabbe, soprano; Jane/Dundas why don’t discusses the highlights of the The Birth, Life, and Bizarre Presented by Toronto New Duncan Chisholm, musicologist. Wed. Jan. 22, 7 pm Torontonians Prints and Drawings Collection, Music Alliance. Don Mills Deaths of the Stars know more about it? With Dr. which spans the entire history Tues. Mar. 11, 7 pm Finding Your Place in Space A non-technical, profusely- Victoria Freeman, University of of works on paper in the West New Music Concerts and North York Central Library, and Time Toronto. from 1400’s to the present day. junctQín Keyboard Collective Auditorium The Amazing Universe illustrated introduction to the Ever wonder where you fit in origin and fate of the sun and Thurs. Feb. 27, 7 pm The strength of the collection Mon. Mar. 3, 7 pm Alien worlds, extraterrestrial the grand scheme of things? Dr. stars, including such strange Spadina Road lies in its Italian, French and life, the birth and death of Roberto Abraham provides a objects as red giants and British schools. Soundstreams and Spectrum stars, cosmic catastrophes, cosmic perspective on life and supergiants, supernovas, white Thurs. Jan. 23, 2 pm Music black holes and dark matter: the universe. dwarfs, neutron stars and black What Sir John A. Macdonald Deer Park Mon. Mar. 10, 7 pm the real universe is more holes. With Dr. John Percy. Thought of “Indians” Wed. Feb. 19, 7 pm amazing than anything found and Other Tales from the Brentwood Wed. Mar. 19, 7 pm The Music Gallery and in science fiction. With Dr. John Courtroom Percy. Beaches Continuum Contemporary Professor Music Thurs. Jan. 23, 7 pm For more programs on science, see page 56. William Mon. Mar. 17, 7 pm Spadina Road Wicken (York) Toronto Reference Library, discusses the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium 2013 federal court decision regarding non-status and Métis people in which he was an expert witness, as well as how historical research has shaped our current understanding of Aboriginal peoples’ place in Confederation. Thurs. Mar. 20, 7 pm Dufferin/St. Clair

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Motion When Moses WoKe teachers interested in bringing their classes please call the branch to book Words, sounds and Join award-winning seating. KicKoff Gala rhythm through rap. film maker Seth-Adrian dWAyne MoRGAn Storytelling and Harris for a screening Meet spoken word hip hop theatre and discussion of his Hosted by George Elliott Clarke. With Dan Hill, Roger artist Dwayne in creative and film, When Moses SToRYTElliNG Gibbs, Motion, Andrea Thompson, Seth Adrian Harris, Morgan, founder of interactive sessions. Woke. Kenny Robinson, Eddy Daoriginalone and a Calypso Up From The Roots party with Shak-Shak. Mon. Feb. 3, 1:30 pm tues. Feb. 4, 1:30 pm Entertainment, RitA Cox Gerrard/Ashdale palmerston promoting the positive Fri. Jan. 31, 6:30 pm tues. Feb. 4, 1:30 pm artistic contributions Wed. Feb. 5, 1 pm toronto Reference library, Atrium of African Canadian and urban influenced danforth/Coxwell eddy dAoRiGinAlone sanderson artists. Wed. Feb. 5, 2 pm Beat Boxing exercises thurs. Feb. 6, 2 pm new toronto and vocal games. thurs. Feb. 20, 6 pm beaches Kenny Robinson iAn KeteKu Kennedy/eglinton Fri. Feb. 7, 10:30 am thurs. Feb. 6, 4:30 pm sat. Feb. 8, 10 am Weston Join this comedic Be inspired to write Centennial Agincourt legend for sidesplitting your own work, with bob MARley: the Wed. Feb. 12, 10 am MAKinG oF A leGend fun for the whole 2010 World Poetry Slam RoGeR Gibbs AndReA sCott yorkville A sensational, family. Champion Ian Keteku. Music and stories tracing the Caribbean Fri. Feb. 7, 2 pm Wed. Feb. 12, 1:30 am international award- folk roots of calypso and how the music spadina Road Wed. Feb. 5, 7 pm thurs. Feb. 13, 1:30 pm Jane/dundas winning film featuring Main street Amesbury park spread to the world and to Canada. thurs. Feb. 13, 10:30 am early footage of sat. Feb. 8, 2 pm tues. Feb. 11, 1 pm parkdale Marley at his home Maria A. shchuka the GReAt blACK parliament street and the first rehearsals MUSic tues. Feb. 11, 2 pm noRth AntholoGy of the Wailers. Doors in ConCeRt Wed. Feb. 12, 10:30 am duAne Gibson College/shaw Alderwood open at 6:30 pm. Canadian Poetry Meet Duane Gibson, sat. Feb. 22, 2 pm MiChAel st. GeoRGe with Kevan Anthony Wed. Feb. 12, 1:30 pm a Guinness World thurs. Feb. 20, 7 pm bendale Cameron, Andrea humberwood Record-setting rapper, york Woods* Wed. Feb. 5, 1:30 pm Thompson, Ian Keteku Wed. Feb. 19, 2 pm professional speaker barbara Frum toRonto uRbAn booK expo and more. Guildwood and president of urban thurs. Feb. 6, 1 pm Meet urban authors, purchase their music label Northstar black Creek thurs. Feb. 20, 6:30 pm sat. Feb. 22, 10:30 am books and discuss what makes great urban Entertainment. downsview taylor Memorial fiction. With Stacey Marie Robinson of Kya Wed. Feb. 12, 1:30 pm nJACKo bACKo Wed. Feb. 26, 6:30 pm Wed. Feb. 26, 1:30 pm Publishing. bloor/Gladstone Riverdale oakwood Village Wed. Feb. 5, 1:30 pm sat. Feb. 8, 1 pm Morningside Malvern GeoRGe elliot ClARKe tsinGoRy dAnCe GRoup Fri. Feb. 7, 2 pm Meet Toronto’s Poet Laureate. Clarke Join us for a terrific program of dances of davenport CAlypso pARty! explores and chronicles the experience and Madagascar. Fun in the Junction history of the Black Canadian communities tues. Feb. 25, 2 pm FRédeRiC siboMAnA with Roger Gibbs and of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick – a north york Central library sat. Mar. 1, 2 pm Shak-Shak. How low cultural geography Clarke refers to as north york Central library can you limbo? “Africadia.” tues. Feb. 11, 6:30 pm Mon. Feb. 24, 1 pm Annette street City hall

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Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at select branches throughout the city. February 8 – april 20, 2014 For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits. TD GaLLERY ★ Toronto Reference Library ★ 789 Yonge Street

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Endangered Places Summer Skies Terminus Two Printmakers Everyday Quilts Journeys By Sandra By Maura Cowan By Matthew Sweig By Phyllis Gordon By Joanne Lynes By Tamar Swartz Monteath Oakwood Village Deer Park & Rena Sava Deer Park Oakwood Village Deer Park Oakwood Village

I’ll let you see Kaleidoscope Woma, Legend, black and White Natural Splendors Focus TORONTO through By Laura Nature and Everything In By Bruce Henaut By Korean my eyes Makaltses By Fariba between Don Mills Toronto Photo By Melanie Keller Richview Mahmoodian By Margaret Club/15th Annual Don Mills Don Mills Makaltses Exhibition Richview Richview Trees and other Explorations of The Human Inner Written: an growing things the Gestalt – Realm Quarrelsome Exploration Get in Motion By Maria Williams Palimpsests of the By Sylvia Chan Communication By Edmund Li By Henry Fairview Great Lakes Fairview By Jeremy Kaposy Fairview VanderSpek By Deion Green Runnymede Runnymede Runnymede East York Legislating Chaotic Recent Light Foundation Portraits Phenomena Nature Images By Karin Fediw a Gardener’s By Mary Wrinch By Catherine Polcz By James Mason By Toronto Field Leaside Vision Leaside S. Walter Stewart Leaside Naturalists By East York S. Walter Stewart Garden Club S. Walter Stewart at the (dis)junction: Expressions of the Textures Places past and yet Portraits Heart and Spirit The Other Side of – Tapestry The bear Feeding to come 2012/2013 By New Beginnings the Silence Exhibition at Dawn By Samantha Wehbi By David Palmer c/o Nadine Dennis By Asma Sultana By Juana Sleizer By John Mimico Centennial Woodside Square Mimico Centennial Woodside Square Mimico Centennial McClelland Woodside Square Paintings analog Series Imperfectly By Val Magarian Passages Ontario Can’t Live in Perfect Watercolour and North York Central By Ruth Skinner By V.S. Goela Principles By Scott Boniface Mixed Media Yorkville North York Central By Kestin Cornwall North York Central By Phyllis Johnson Yorkville Yorkville

Imagined Realities Parched Flora Chasing Light By Laser Eagles By Hyedie By Sue Simington Art Guild Hashimoto Northern District Northern District Northern District Coffee, Beer and Mosh Pits community art Relive Toronto’s music scene from the 1960s to today in an exhibition of posters, photographs and film footage

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As dult Gardens of Italy Tour some of the most beautiful public and private gardens Movies at the Library of Italy — Tuscany (Feb. 25) and central Italy (Mar. 19 and 27).

New releases, classics, foreign films and documentaries. Runnymede Feb. 25 7 pm Barbara Frum Jan. 2, 16, 30; Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13, 27 2 pm Don Mills Mar. 19 7 pm North York Central Fridays, Jan. 3-Mar. 28 2 pm Richview Mar. 27 6 pm Port Union Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 3-31 6 pm Eglinton Square Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 12 1:30 pm Bon Voyage: Terrific Travel Tips and Delightful Don Mills Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 7 2 pm Destinations Beaches Jan. 15 7 pm Experts in the travel industry talk about hidden gems Cliffcrest Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19 2 pm around the world, interesting places to visit, tried-and-true Runnymede Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19 6 pm vacation spots, and how/when to find great deals. Program Sanderson Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 12 5 pm takes place in the auditorium. Mimico Centennial Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 2 pm North York Central* Mar. 26 7 pm Albert Campbell Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 21 2 pm Taylor Memorial Jan. 21, 22, 23, 24 2 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 25 2 pm TEENS Palmerston Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 6 pm Danforth/Coxwell Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27 1 pm 14A Crowd Swansea Memorial Feb. 4 6:30 pm Enjoy a recent blockbuster at the library. Films shown may be rated 14A. Tea and Entertainment Bloor/Gladstone Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 10, 31 4:30 pm A variety of films followed by refreshments, in the auditorium. Teen Flicks! North York Central Fridays, Jan. 3-Mar. 28 2 pm Drop in for a teen movie.

Film Club S. Walter Stewart Jan. 17, Mar. 21 5 pm Discuss a selection of memorable films. Call the branch for KIDS & FAMILIES more information.

Richview Jan. 9 1 pm Valentine’s Day Party North York Central* Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10 6 pm A fun program for children for Valentine’s Day. From Book to Film Steeles Feb. 14 4 pm Watch classic movies based on popular literary works. Storyfire Alderwood Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 2 pm A celebration of storytelling, kicking off the 2014 Toronto Storytelling Festival. Documenting Your Artwork Bloor/Gladstone Mar. 29 2 pm Instructor Toni Hafkenscheid teaches how to document Dufferin/St. Clair Mar. 29 2 pm artwork, including lighting setup and basic image Fairview Mar. 29 2 pm preparation in Photoshop. You should bring a Digital Single Gerrard/Ashdale Mar. 29 2 pm Lens Reflex (SLR) camera. A 90-minute workshop with Morningside Mar. 29 2 pm Gallery 44. Register at [email protected].

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Armchair Travel Movies at the Library Travel slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Patterson. We have many branches across the city showing Hillcrest Feb. 14 1:30 pm classic films, documentaries, new releases and seasonal movies for all ages. Call or visit a branch to find out what’s playing. Space may be limited. Check with the branch if tickets for admission are required. Tickets are free and can be picked up 30 minutes before the show.

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ESL Drop-in for Seniors English Language Seniors are invited to drop in and learn basic English. Learning Woodside Square Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 2 pm Conversation Circle for Immigrant Professionals English Language Class For internationally-trained professionals seeking work in Classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to help their field in Canada. You must be at least 18 years of age you with your English language skills and to learn about and have landed immigrant or refugee status to join. Canadian culture. This program also helps you get ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) — a test Danforth/Coxwell Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 6 pm for university admission. Programs are by Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board. Business Communication Circle Ongoing registration. Call the branch to find out what Improve your business communication skills and obtain class levels are offered. There is no daycare. knowledge of the Canadian workplace culture. Co- Dawes Road Tuesdays-Thursdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 27 9:30 am sponsored with Community MicroSkills. Bridlewood Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 19 3 pm Conversation Group and Circle Learn about Canadian culture and practise your English ESL Reading Circle speaking skills in an encouraging and supportive Practise your English by reading with others from great environment. You must be 18 years of age and have landed books and sharing your ideas about them. Program takes immigrant or refugee status to participate. place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.

Danforth/Coxwell Thursday, Jan. 2-Mar. 27 6 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7, 21 2 pm Malvern Thursdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 27 2 pm Centennial Mondays, Jan. 6-31 10 am Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Gerrard/Ashdale Tuesday, Jan. 7-Mar. 25 1:30 pm all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for North York Central* Wednesday, Jan. 8-Mar. 26 6 pm upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Thorncliffe Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Mar. 5-26 4:30 pm Agincourt Mondays, Feb. 3-17; Mar. 17 6 pm Thursdays, Feb. 27; Mar. 6 6 pm

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Settlement Employment The following programs take place in Toronto Canada My New Home Reference Library’s Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Discuss different topics about Canadian life, culture and traditions. Preparing for Meaningful Employment in Canada Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 20 4 pm Speakers from the Information & Communications Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 6 pm Technology Council talk about trends and opportunities for internationally-trained professionals, including success Women’s Support Group stories and strategies.

Newcomer women are invited to share their stories and Toronto Reference Feb. 12 1 pm learn about legal issues related to women and families. Sessions conducted in English and are for those with Employers’ Expectations English skills at level 4 and up. Find out what your new employer expects from you and Agincourt Saturdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 29 2 pm what you may encounter in the Canadian workplace.

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Toronto Reference Feb. 26 1 pm Find out what to expect from the test and how to prepare Planning Your Canadian Career using the Discover Canada, Study Guide. Learn about the topics covered in the test and tips on studying for the test. Tools and resources to help you identify your skills, values Bring your Permanent Resident card. and interests. What you need to know about the career planning process. Malvern* Saturdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 29 10:30 am Toronto Reference Mar. 5 1 pm North York Central* Feb. 19 6 pm

Citizenship Preparation Workshop Power Interviews Learn Canadian history, government policies, Canadian The interview process and how to prepare yourself. Types symbols, geography, Canadian culture, values and rights. and styles of interviews. Toronto Reference Mar. 19 1 pm Agincourt* Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 6 pm

TOEFL and IELTS Free test preparation sessions for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a tutor. TOEFL only at North York Central. ESL and Newcomer

Thorncliffe Saturdays, Jan.11-Mar. 29 2 pm North York Central Tuesdays, Thursdays, Feb. 4-Mar. 27 6 pm Programs in Other

Citizenship Mentoring Circle Languages A ten-session program for newcomers covering all the topics in Discover Canada, Study Guide. English Classes for Mandarin-speaking Seniors

North York Central Mondays, Jan. 13-Mar. 31 6 pm Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic conversation classes in Toronto Reference Tuesdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 18 6 pm everyday English and information on Canadian culture for Burrows Hall Thursdays, Jan. 16-Mar. 20 6 pm Mandarin-speaking seniors. Hillcrest Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Mar. 5 1 pm Life Skills for Newcomers Recognize your strengths and build your confidence in Newcomer Programs in Chinese your new environment, which may be new and confusing. An information program with Cross-Cultural Community Look at what causes high and low self-esteem. Program Services Association for newcomers in Chinese. takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Steeles Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26 2 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 15 1 pm

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library settlement material in your services own language One-on-one help for newcomers with settlement needs, offered in many languages. Explore more than 60 To find out if your local library offers settlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 languages available in our or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada and click on Living in Toronto. collections.

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newtocanada.humber.ca JANUARY - MARCH 2014 HEALTH & WELLNESS Participate in classes, workshops and lectures Hl ea th & that explore a variety of ways to keep healthy in Wellness mind, body and spirit.

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Yoga and Meditation Healthy Eating Series Stress-relieving exercises and management through A Toronto Public Health nurse teaches you healthy eating restorative meditation. Wear loose clothing and bring your habits: how to read food labels, find best buys in foods, own mat or towel. address food insecurities, food safety, and prepare healthy meals. Barbara Frum* Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; Mar. 6, 20 7 pm Oakwood Village* Jan. 11; Feb. 8; Mar. 8 2 pm York Woods* Jan. 15, Feb. 11, Mar. 3 6:30 pm Brentwood Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 10 7 pm Albert Campbell Jan. 18; Feb. 18; Mar. 22 11 am Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet Agincourt* Mar. 8, 22 10:30 am Learn to tell if the health information on the Internet is reliable. See which websites our librarians recommend. To Nifty Frum Friends register, call 416-393-7209.

Join our informal group of retirees exchanging news and Toronto Reference Jan. 16, Mar. 20 2 pm the bridge to views on a variety of topics. Barbara Frum* Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11 2 pm

Eat Your Heart Out: Healthy Living and Healthy Eating A talk on holistic health and wellness, as a continuum employment through diet and lifestyle, specializing in information about gluten-free and Ayurvedic foods, as part of a healthy TO our health & wellness blog life.

Barbara Frum* Jan. 14 6:30 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/healthandwellness

Gluten-, Dairy-, and Sugar-Free Living Made Easy in Canada Learn easy ways to adapt to dietary restrictions involving some of today’s common foods: wheat, gluten, dairy and refined sugar from Victoria Yeh, author of Where Do I Start? Your Essential Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Sugar Free Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Allergy Cookbook. all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Eatonville Jan. 15 6:45 pm

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Total Fitness Boot Camp Free boot camp exercise classes. Beginner, intermediate boomers and advanced participants are welcome.

& beyond Mimico Centennial Saturdays, Feb. 15-Mar. 29 10:30 am The power of positive aging. The Mitzvah Technique: An Accessible Way to Correct Your Posture Certified Mitzvah Technique teacher Susan Green helps you Speaking of Bones improve posture and mobility, while reducing tension and stress. Osteoporosis Canada presents a session on osteoporosis, the risk factors, how it is diagnosed and Don Mills* Feb. 21 2 pm treated, and how to live well with this condition. Herbal Tonics: Nurture Your Vital Force Eatonville* Jan. 27 2 pm A registered clinical herbalist talks about some herbal Memory and Aging approaches for wellness. We discuss herbs that generate greater vitality and resilience and help us to cope with life Dr. Susan Vandermorris conducts clinical work pressures, supporting the mind and body when dealing involving assessment of cognitive disorders and with the effects of stress. delivery of a memory intervention program for healthy older adults. She discusses how our brains support Queen/Saulter* Mar. 20 6:30 pm memory, different types of memory and how aging and other factors affect memory function. Presented in Spring Cleaning of the Home and Body partnership with Baycrest. Program takes place in the Local aromatherapist Monika Meulman of the Healing Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Muse demonstrates techniques to use to welcome spring and rejuvenate your mind and your home. Toronto Reference Feb. 5 1 pm Alderwood* Mar. 24 7 pm I Didn’t Sleep a Wink: Sleep Disorders in Aging Dr. Mortimer Mamelak is a medical doctor, a Navigating the Healthy Eating Circuit psychiatrist with a 40-year history of sleep research. He A workshop presented by a dietitian and public health discusses the physiology of sleep, followed by a look at nurse from Toronto Public Health, discussing making its disorders and available treatment options. Program healthy choices and de-coding nutrition labelling. takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Don Mills* Mar. 26 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 20 1 pm Pros and Cons of Cancer Screenings Professor Baines, who has been involved in both research Beat the Winter Blahs and analysis of the benefits of breast screening since 1981, summarizes what is known (both pro and con) about Dr. Tami Kulbatski shares her expertise, with a particular screenings and emphasizes the need for consumers to be focus on positive psychology. Learn how to flourish in completely informed. Program takes place in the Elizabeth both your personal and professional life, especially during Beeton Auditorium. these long winter months. Emphasizing growth, resilience, optimism, strengths and virtues, this lecture teaches you Toronto Reference Mar. 26 6:30 pm happiness-inducing strategies that can help you increase the positivity in your life. Program takes place in the Fire Safety for Seniors auditorium. A Toronto Fire Services representative shows you how to North York Central* Feb. 5 7 pm make sure you and your whole family stay safe from fire.

Don Mills Mar. 28 2 pm Searching Health Databases Find health information using the library’s health KIDS & FAMILIES databases. Program takes place in Learning Centre I. To register, call 416-393-7209. At Home Alone Safety Toronto Reference Feb. 6 2 pm A fun workshop by Toronto Public Health to help families prepare their children age 10-14 to be home alone safely.

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Health & Wellness Friends of Programs in Other Toronto Public Library Languages Clearance Wellness Program for Seniors (in Chinese) A wellness program for older adults and seniors. Book Sale

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Walk your way to good health! Borrow a pedometer from any Toronto Public Library branch and count your steps. Aim for 10,000 a day! Call 416-338-7600 or visit toronto.ca/health for more information. Explore local, Canadian or world history via programs and resources H istory & that make the connections for you. Genealogy

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Social History of Dress in 19th Century Canada This two-part series is a primer to the social history of Historical Society dress seen in 19th century photographs from the Victorian age to the Edwardian age with a special emphasis on TALKS Canadian history. Covering the period from 1840-1910, Discussions on local historical subjects about your this course helps family historians date images and find neighbourhood. Meetings are free and often have clues to the social status of their ancestors. Program takes guest speakers. place in Room 1. Fee: $40 for two sessions ($35 for OGS members). For registration and payment information, go to torontofamilyhistory.org or call 1-800-658-6497. Roncesvalles Village North York Central Feb. 18, 25 2 pm High Park Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 6 6 pm Working for Freedom: The Story of Josiah Henson East York Join Rona Arato, author of Working for Freedom: The Story of Josiah Henson, as she discusses Josiah’s journey S. Walter Stewart Jan. 28, Mar. 25 7:30 pm from slavery to becoming a conductor on the Underground Feb. 19, Mar. 19 2 pm Railroad and his tireless advocacy for the education of former slaves in Dresden, Ontario. Co-sponsored with the North York Historical Society. Program takes place in Room 1. Social History of Medicine in 19th Century Canada North York Central Feb. 19 7:30 pm A two-part series. The first half examines medical maladies and causes of death faced by those living in the latter half The De Havilland Mosquito of the 19th century. A case study of a renowned country Often called the wooden wonder, and probably the world’s doctor, Richmond Hill’s Dr. James Langstaff, is examined. first composite multi-role combat aircraft. More than 1000 The second emphasizes the shift in how physicians were Mosquitos were built under license at the Downsview plant trained from the late 19th and into the early 20th century. by thousands of Canadian men and women during WW II. Program takes place in Room 1. Fee: $40 for two sessions Aviation historian Keith Hyde explains its origins with the ($35 for OGS members). For registration and payment De Havilland design staff in the U.K. and who was involved information, go to torontofamilyhistory.org or call 1-800- in the Canadian operations. 658-6497. Mount Dennis* Mar. 3 7 pm North York Central Feb. 4, 11 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 26 6:30 pm

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Zeppelin Raids on England Zeppelin raids on London and other districts in the U.K. Genealogy during World War I caused much panic and confusion. Aviation historian Keith Hyde looks at how Zeppelins were Making the Internet Work for Genealogy designed, constructed, powered and flown over such great Explore ways of using search engines to their maximum distances. potential. Offered with Ontario Genealogical Society. S. Walter Stewart Mar. 18 6:30 pm Program takes place in Learning Centre I. For registration and payment information, go to torontofamilyhistory.org Kings and Queens from the Past or call 1-800-658-6497. Take a virtual tour of rare books and engravings from Toronto Reference Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5 6:15 pm centuries past, then visit the Baldwin Room to view original materials from our Special Collections. To register, call 416- Introduction to Genealogy and Family History 393-7209. Program takes place in Learning Centre I. A one-day course on records and techniques for Toronto Reference Mar. 18 2 pm researching your family tree – how to evaluate and extract data from vital records (civil and church), census records Grace: A Teacher’s Life, One Room Schools and a and probates (wills). Secondary sources touched on, using Century of Change in Ontario online newspaper indexes and events as search aids. Program takes place in Rooms 2/3. Fee: $40 for one session Join Millie Morton, author of Grace: A Teacher’s Life, One ($35 for OGS members). For registration and payment Room Schools, and a Century of Change in Ontario, as she information, go to torontofamilyhistory.org or call 1-800- describes Grace Morton’s life story. Hear about how it was 658-6497. to grow up on a farm, teach in one-room schools, and live in small rural Ontario communities. Co-sponsored with the North York Central Feb. 22 10 am North York Historical Society. Program takes place in Room 1. Explore Your Heritage with Ancestry.ca North York Central Mar. 19 7:30 pm Learn how to research your family history with this instructional course on using Ancestry.ca.

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Finding Your Roots at the Library Discover our print and electronic genealogical collections and the basics to start researching your family history. To Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more register call 416-393-7209. Program takes place in Learning all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Centre I. upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Toronto Reference Mar. 19 2 pm

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Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society Mixed Media Art Demo: What You Can Do with Bring the outdoors in. Exchange seeds and plants, meet What You Have Hidden Away local gardeners and participate in gardening events. Mixed media artist Janet F. Potter demonstrates how to Long Branch Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 6 6:30 pm transfer personal photos and newspaper clippings onto packing tape, then placing them onto your favourite box, Craft Connections card or book. An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, Queen/Saulter Feb. 8 2:30 pm teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly, casual setting. TEENS

Gerrard/Ashdale Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 2 pm Gamer Nights Knitting and Crocheting Drop in and get your game on for a night of fun and video games. For ages 11-18. Share your interest in knitting and crocheting. Brush up on the basics, share your skills or learn a few new tricks. Bring Malvern Thursdays, Jan. 9-Mar. 27 6:15 pm your own needles, hooks and yarn. S. Walter Stewart Fridays, Jan. 10, 24; Feb. 14, 28; Mar. 28 4 pm

Centennial Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Mar. 25 6:30 pm Board Game Club Eatonville Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Mar. 26 6:30 pm Northern Elms Wednesdays, Jan. 8-22 7 pm Join our monthly tournaments of card and board games. Perth/Dupont Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Mar. 26 6:30 pm For ages 11-18. Albert Campbell Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14 4 pm Thorncliffe Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 6 4 pm Flemingdon Park Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27 6 pm Get Inspired Workshops: Washer Pendants Call for Quilters Learn how to re-purposed washers into fantastic pendants. Join the Chatelaines Quilt Club to make a Victorian crazy All supplies provided. quilt. No experience needed. All Quilts are worked on together and donated to charitable organizations. S. Walter Stewart* Feb. 7 4 pm

Jones Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Mar. 25 6:30 pm

Creative Knitting and Fibre Arts Bring your needles and join expert knitter and spinner Cathy Thompson in an exploration of the fibre arts. All skill Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more levels welcome. all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. S. Walter Stewart* Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 5 pm

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Ready, Set, Go! Build a Pop Bottle Racer Get a fast start to the new year by making and racing your very own pop bottle race car.

Weston Jan. 2 2 pm

Chess in the Library Play chess with others in the community. Featuring CFC and CMA-rated games, casual chess, beginner lessons, chess puzzle competitions, simultaneous exhibitions by masters and much more! For ages 10 and up.

Malvern Saturdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 29 10:30 am

Crafts for Kids Create a special craft to take home. For all ages. Parents must be present for children ages 6 and under. naxos music Albion Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 3-31 4:30 pm Humber Summit Feb. 8 2 pm Discover the world’s largest online Lego Mania music library, including thousands of Create, build and use your imagination. For ages 6-12. complete CDs that can be streamed Queen/Saulter Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 27 4 pm to your computer. Sanderson* Mar. 15 2 pm

Arts for Children and Youth: Visual Art Workshop Access for free with your In this eight-week workshop, children are introduced to library card. new artistic techniques, as well as encouraged to practise those they already know. torontopubliclibrary.ca/naxos Evelyn Gregory Saturdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22 10 am

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Peer Tutoring Club In the Peer Tutoring Club, you can get help with your homework assignments or any other academic assistance, from volunteer peer tutors and a youth worker.

Parkdale Fridays, Jan. 3-Mar. 28 4 pm

Homework Help for Teens A drop-in program offering homework help to students Grade 7 and up. Program resumes on Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday.

Bridlewood Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 4 pm Malvern Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 4 pm volunteers KIDS & FAMILIES Voilà Learning French Homework Club needed Support your child’s French education with fun and dynamic after school programming. Open to students For our Leading to Reading program. in Grades 1-6 studying in extended, immersion or francophone programs. Sponsored by Voilà Community Help a child improve their reading and Help. Register at voilalearning.com. homework skills. York Woods Wednesdays, Jan. 1-Mar. 26 6:30 pm For more information, go to Story Break torontopubliclibrary.ca/volunteering After school stories and activities for age 4 and up.

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Winter Friendship Circle An eight-week registered program for ages 7-9, focusing on building children’s social skills. Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Centennial* Tuesdays, Jan. 21-Mar. 11 4 pm upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.

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Fraud Prevention 81 Ways to Help You Save Money and Protect An informative session to better identify and understand Yourself from Corporate Trickery fraud and how to prevent it. Toronto Star columnist, consumer advocate and Moneyville Bridlewood* Jan. 23 6:30 pm blogger Ellen Roseman helps ordinary people navigate the Mar. 6 6 pm blind alleys and closed doors of the world of corporate and Jane/Dundas Feb. 19 7 pm consumer rip offs. Bridlewood* Mar. 6 6 pm Beaches Feb. 4 7 pm Barbara Frum Feb. 19 2 pm The Moolala Guide to Rockin’ Your RRSP Richview Feb. 20 6:30 pm Columnist and author Bruce Sellery makes retirement Don Mills Feb. 26 6:30 pm savings relevant to you, helps you to develop a simple plan St. Lawrence Mar. 1 2 pm to rock your RRSP immediately and leaves you inspired to get up and take action. Tax Tips for 2013 and 2014

North York Central* Jan. 28 6:30 pm Brian Quinlan, chartered accountant and co-author of 78 Tax Tips for Canadians for Dummies, discusses what’s new Personal Finances for Older Women in tax. Learn how you can minimize your 2013 taxes as well as plan for your 2014 taxes. Certified financial planner Bernardine Perreira talks about the top three mistakes women retirees make with their Lillian H. Smith Feb. 4 6:30 pm finances and how to avoid them. Port Union Feb. 6 6:30 pm Albert Campbell Feb. 11 2 pm Eatonville* Feb. 3 2 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 12 6:30 pm Jane/Dundas Feb. 3 4 pm North York Central Feb. 24 6:30 pm

Planning for Retirement on a Low Income Look Before You Leap: An Introduction to Consumer John Stapleton from Open Policy Ontario provides valuable and Debtor Rights information and tools to low-income seniors. He discusses Lawyer Victor Kasowski presents the most common and their needs for different financial advice from what most basic legal rights of consumers and debtors, with emphasis people receive nearing retirement. Learn when to take CPP on providing useful information that can be applied to early retirement, when to buy or avoid an RRSP, and when everyday life. to buy a TFSA. With Toronto Star’s Ellen Roseman. Maria A. Shchuka Feb. 4 6 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 3 1 pm Brentwood Feb. 8 2 pm Personal Finance TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

You Can’t Take It With You! Sandra Foster, author of You Can’t Take it With You: The Common Sense Guide to Estate Planning For Canadians, shares tips and information on estate planning from a Ask an expert Canadian perspective. Presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Don Mills Feb. 5 7 pm

Smart Women and Money Planning for Retirement: Retirement is the For women who want financial success but don’t know Largest Bill where to start. Presented by Brian Condie of BMO Nesbitt Burns. Topics covered include: how much you need to save, retirement saving strategies and sources of retirement Leaside Feb. 5 6:30 pm income. Building Permits 101 Brentwood Jan. 15 6:30 pm Lillian H. Smith Feb. 19 6:30 pm Architectural technologist Gabriele Guiducci discusses all Eglinton Square* Mar. 29 2 pm the prep work to consider before starting a renovation or design project, and the basics and minimum requirements Effective Tax Strategies to obtain a building permit in Ontario. Learn about tax legislation in Canada, as well as North York Central Feb. 5 7 pm strategies for reducing your taxable income. Taylor Memorial* Feb. 25 7 pm Brentwood Jan. 22 6:30 pm Eatonville* Mar. 19 6:45 pm Main Street* Jan. 23 6:30 pm The Real Retirement with Fred Vettese Downsview Jan. 30 1 pm Albert Campbell* Feb. 4 6 pm Fred Vettese, co-author of The Real Retirement and Chief Taylor Memorial Feb. 18 7 pm Actuary of Morneau Shepell, exposes the most enduring Malvern Mar. 24 6 pm myths relating to Canada’s retirement system. This talk is of interest to anyone who has started to save for retirement, Identity Theft Protection even if retirement is still many years away. Learn how to protect yourself from being a victim. Toronto Reference Feb. 5 6:30 pm North York Central* Feb. 6 6:30 pm North York Central* Jan. 23 6:30 pm Runnymede Feb. 20 6:30 pm Financial Literacy: Lessons for Life Oakwood Village Mar. 5 2 pm Tips and tricks on how to better manage your money. Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management Spadina Road Feb. 6 7 pm Get your financial house in order by learning healthy financial management. Income Tax Information Jane/Dundas Jan. 27 7 pm Come and learn important information about your current Brentwood Jan. 29 6:30 pm and past year’s income taxes. Danforth/Coxwell Feb. 26 7 pm Flemingdon Park Feb. 7, Mar. 7 3 pm Beaches Mar. 4 2 pm Agincourt* Feb. 14 2 pm Downsview Mar. 27 1 pm

Financial Advice for the Cohabiting, Married and Estate Planning: Death Can Be a Taxing Time Soon-to-be Married Meet a financial professional and learn all about Julie Cazzin from Moneysense magazine answers your estate planning, its importance, and protecting questions about money and relationships and offers advice beneficiaries from bad decisions. to couples that are living together, married or thinking of Beaches Feb. 12 2 pm getting married. McGregor Park* Feb. 28 2 pm Maria A. Shchuka* Feb. 18 6 pm North York Central* Mar. 20 6:30 pm

48 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JANUARY - MARCH 2014 Personal Finance

Investing in Dividend-Paying Stocks Mom Inc. CIBC Investment Advisor Susan Carson explains the pros Danielle Botterell and Amy Ballon, authors of Mom Inc.: and cons of investing in dividend-paying stocks; and How to Raise Your family and your business without ways of investing in dividend-paying financial vehicles losing your mind or your shirt, discuss self-employment as such as mutual funds, index funds, individual stocks, and an option for balancing work and family. They share their metrics on how to select them. Program takes place in the secrets to success and answer your questions. Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Fairview* Mar. 6 7 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 19 6:30 pm Income Tax Clinic Real Estate 101: Everything from Buying, Selling, Volunteers from the Certified General Accountants Leasing and Investing of Ontario process one tax return per person in each Real estate broker, investor, developer, author of two 30-minute time slot. Seniors, students and newcomers books and University of Toronto instructor Claude Boiron are welcome. Income guidelines: $25,000 per individual; gives an overview of real estate ownership, buying, selling, $30,000 per family. By appointment only. Call to book. leasing and financing. Call 416-395-5613 to register. Richview Mar. 5 6 pm Program takes place in the auditorium. Burrows Hall Mar. 18, 20, 25, 27 6:30 pm North York Central Feb. 20 6:30 pm Home Economics How to Avoid Investment Fraud Led by a certified energy advisor from Toronto Hydro, Allister Field and Eleanor Farrell, from Ontario Securities this workshop helps you make your home tick, more Commission, reveal the warning signs of fraud, ways to comfortable and save you money. Call 416-395-5613 to protect yourself and factors to consider when choosing an register. Program takes place in the auditorium. investment advisor. Program takes place in the Elizabeth North York Central Mar. 6 6:30 pm Beeton Auditorium.

Toronto Reference Feb. 26 6:30 pm Walk-in Tax Clinic Income tax service provided by certified general How to Teach Your Kids About Money accountants, using software supplied by Canada Revenue An informative financial literacy session. Learn why it Agency. Income guidelines: $25,000 per individual; is so important to teach kids about money, as well as $30,000 per family. Interest income must be under $1000. age-appropriate tips on allowance, virtual spending, Accountants do not handle self-employment income or credit cards etc. Sponsored by Chartered Professional rental income. A first come/first served basis. Last session at Accountants of Canada. Call 416-395-5613 to register. 7:45 pm. Room 2/3. Program takes place in the auditorium. North York Central Mar. 11, 18, 25 6 pm North York Central Feb. 27 6:30 pm Tax Clinic for Low Income Seniors Online Investment Research A one-day volunteer tax clinic for low income seniors.

Learn to use investment databases like Value Line Research Bridlewood* Mar. 20 1 pm Center and Financial Post Advisor. Call 416-393-7209 to register. Program takes place in the Learning Centre.

Toronto Reference Mar. 1 3 pm

Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Thank you to the late Norman Hinton for his bequest in support of personal finance programs and services at Toronto Public Library.

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TEENS

Money 101: Financial Literacy for Teens A workshop just for teens. Topics include: opening a bank account; how percentage and interest calculation works; debts and credit cards; how to effectively manage your income, savings, expenses and budgets; and options for young investor. Invest a bit of your time to learn financial skills that will pay off for the rest of your life. With Michael Goldberg.

Eatonville* Jan. 22 4 pm

Money Savvy Teens Learn now or pay later. Get the tools and basic financial education to make smart money decisions today and into adulthood, in this free financial literacy workshop for teens. Eatonville* Jan. 29 4 pm digital The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer: How to Save and Spend Wisely innovation CTV Toronto journalist and consumer advocate Pat Foran has some important messages for you. Mr. Foran has hubs helped consumers recover hundreds of thousands of dollars, exposed scams, warned about unsafe products and passed on countless money-saving tips to the public. For New library spaces to make, learn, ages 14-34. play, and share. Brentwood Feb. 26 7 pm Free tools and support to create and collaborate using new tech and digital media. Personal Finance in Other Languages Macs, 3D printer, video & green screen, tablets Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Logic Pro Income Tax Information in Mandarin Plus other tech & software Learn basic knowledge of the Canadian taxation system and how to file your personal income tax return. Bridlewood* Jan. 9 6 pm Opening early 2014 Agincourt Mar. 13 6 pm Toronto Reference Library Taxation Information in Mandarin for Seniors Fort York Branch This session covers tax benefits and credits to seniors when filing your annual tax return.

Bridlewood* Jan. 21 1:30 pm tpl.ca/innovate

50 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Discover the joy of reading in librarian-led Red a ing Programs classes and workshops. & Soy t r times

Enjoying a performance at Albert Campbell Branch kids & families

Baby Time Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Toddler Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to

3 years with their parents or caregivers.

Preschool Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with their parents or caregivers.

Family Time Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers.

Pyjama Time Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers.

Storytimes For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to These programs are for children birth to five torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some branches have limited space and require pre-registration. years old and their parents or caregivers.

They encourage a lifelong love of reading, To find out more about our Ready for Reading build reading readiness in children, programs and services, visit and show parents and caregivers how torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading to help their child get ready for reading.

51 FAMILY LITERACY DAY This year’s Family Literacy Day theme is 15 Minutes of Fun! Join us in January for fun, interactive events to get children and families excited about reading together.

Bingo! Storyteller Readings For children of all ages. Must be accompanied by a Families young and old are invited to enjoy stories told parent/guardian/older sibling to assist with the game. by professional storytellers.

Barbara Frum* Jan. 3 2 pm Albion Jan. 25 2 pm Humberwood Jan. 21 6:30 pm Morningside Jan. 25 2 pm Flemingdon Park Jan. 24 4:30 pm Queen/Saulter Jan. 25 10:30 am Port Union Jan. 25 1:30 pm York Woods Jan. 25 2 pm Magic of Reading Main Street Jan. 27 6:30 pm A magic show that combines magic, storytelling and puppets to help motivate families to read and use the Puppet Shows library. Story-based puppet shows. New Toronto* Jan. 4 2 pm Parliament Street Jan. 15 10 am Fairview* Jan. 25 2 pm Brentwood* Jan. 18 2 pm Goldhawk Park* Jan. 25 10:30 am Long Branch Jan. 21 7 pm Palmerston Jan. 25 2 pm Family Book Club Discuss some of your favourite books. Win prizes, play Board Games games and participate in activities. For children ages Families can come and play chess and other board 6-12 and their caregivers. games. Malvern* Jan. 25 2 pm Burrows Hall* Jan. 18 10 am Dawes Road Jan. 27 4:30 pm Songs with Stories Books and rhymes – all in song. Author Visit – Barbara Reid Oakwood Village Jan. 25 10:30 am Meet and create with author/illustrator Barbara Reid.

St. James Town* Jan. 18 2 pm Funky Mamas The Funky Mamas, one of Canada’s best-loved children’s Library Scavenger Hunt band. All ages welcome.

Try a scavenger hunt through the library. Downsview* Jan. 25 2 pm Cliffcrest Jan. 21, 22, 23, 24 all day Parkdale Jan. 25 11 am Eatonville Jan. 25 all day Sanderson Jan. 27 all day Page to Stage A hands-on dress up and costume play, inspired by Storytime! readings from children’s books. Enjoy special programs with stories for the whole family. Malvern Jan. 27 6:30 pm Humberwood Jan. 23 6:30 pm Mount Dennis Jan. 27 11 am Agincourt Jan. 25 10:30 am Bendale Jan. 25 10:30 am Goldhawk Park Jan. 25 10:30 am McGregor Park Jan. 25 2 pm Beaches Jan. 27 7 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Jan. 27 7 pm JANUARY - MARCH 2014 READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting program for families with children birth to 6. Reading Programs & Centennial Thursdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 27 1 pm Storytimes in Other Stories and Craft Languages Stories and crafts for children of all ages. Pape/Danforth Jan. 3 2 pm French Storytime for Younger Children College/Shaw Jan. 6 4 pm Children ages 4-6 enjoy stories, songs and more in French. Thorncliffe Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22 2 pm Fairview * Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 6:45 pm Pathways to Learning French Storytime for Older Children Bring your preschoolers for interactive sessions and get them ready for school. Topics include the importance of Children ages 7-10 enjoy stories, songs and more in French. science, math and reading. Fairview Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4 6:45 pm Centennial Mondays, Jan. 6-Mar. 31 1 pm

Parent-child Mother Goose Rhymes, songs, and stories to enjoy with your child. Learn new ways to cope with parenting. For parents/caregivers with children age 2 and under. Richview* Wednesdays, Jan. 8-29 10 am TO fun programs for young Reading Circle for Kids newcomers Reading activities with local youth volunteers. For children torontopubliclibrary.ca/eslchildren of all ages.

Bridlewood Saturdays, Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 1-22; Mar. 29 1:30 pm

Learning Through Play Drop in activities include pre-reading, arts and crafts.

Cliffcrest Saturdays, Jan. 11-Mar. 29 10 am Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Living and Learning with Baby upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Meet other parents and discuss adjusting to parenthood, infant nutrition, growth and development, caring for a sick child, keeping your child safe, and resources to help you along the way.

Weston* Mondays, Jan. 27-Mar. 3 1:30 pm Family Literacy Day is supported by the Valentine Specials Friends of Toronto Public Library, South Chapter. Alderwood Feb. 6 7 pm For a full listing of Family Literacy Day events, Don Mills Feb. 8 11 am go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/familyliteracy. Humberwood Feb. 11 6:30 pm Burrows Hall Feb. 13 7 pm

Storytelling Concert with Aubrey Davis Davis tells stories from his famous books as well as other Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support. hilarious tales. Program takes place in the auditorium. Donate to Toronto Public Library Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca North York Central Mar. 11 2 pm

53 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60–62. READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

A fun and easy guide to help kids become readers

finger plays | songs & rhymes | booklists stories & poems | music & videos literacy games & activities

Browse it. Borrow it. Or buy it at any Toronto Public Library branch. ($3)

Let’s Get Ready for Reading has been published with the support of the Toronto Public Library Foundation and its generous funders, and was developed by the Toronto Public Library.

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Adult literacy services

We provide free one-on-one tutoring to English-speaking adults in basic reading, writing and math, in a safe, welcoming environment.

If you know someone we can help, ask them to contact us at 416-395-5555 or show them our online video.

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54 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Our Top Picks for Kids Under Five The top ten Canadian children’s books of 2013 for building reading readiness Because the ﬁ rst books you share with your child should also be the best!

The Dark I Dare You I Know a Lot! Loula Is Leaving Lemony Snicket Not to Yawn Stephen Krensky for Africa Illus. Jon Klassen Hélène Boudreau Illus. Sara Gillingham Anne Villeneuve (HarperCollins) Illus. Serge Bloch (Abrams Appleseed) (Kids Can Press) (Candlewick Press)

The Man with the Violin My Blue Is Happy Once Upon a Kathy Stinson Jessica Young Northern Night Illus. Dušan Petricic Illus. Catia Chien Jean E. Pendziwol (Annick Press) (Candlewick Press) Illus. Isabelle Arsenault (Groundwood)

Read Me a Story, Stella Welcome, Baby Where Do You Look? Marie-Louise Gay Barbara Reid Marthe Jocelyn & (Groundwood) (Scholastic Canada) Nell Jocelyn (Tundra Books)

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What's On 7.5x10.5 ad -6.indd 1 11/14/13 4:32 PM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Expand your mind and learn more about the world S cience & around you in a variety of Technology lectures and discussions.

As dult

Factory Farms: Behind the Scenes Neutrino Hunters: The Thrilling Chase for a Ghostly What are factory farms? What do they do and why are Particle they concerning? Sonia Faruqi talks about the industry The Globe and Mail science reporter Ivan Semeniuk and shares her own experience investigating and living at interviews author and University of Toronto associate factory farms around the world. professor of astronomy and astrophysics Ray Brentwood Jan. 8 6:30 pm Jayawardhana, about his new book, The Neutrino Hunters, which describes the hunt for the universe’s most elusive The Hygiene Hypothesis and Your Immune System and least understood particle known to physics. Program takes place in the Atrium. Join Eric Gracey and Jerry Zhou, graduate students at the University of Toronto’s Department of Immunology, for Toronto Reference Feb. 13 6:30 pm a seminar on the relationship between hygiene and the immune system. Maybe playing in the dirt is good for us Vaccination: Its Development and Importance after all. Program takes place in Room 1. University of Toronto’s Department of Immunology North York Central Jan. 30 7 pm presents a seminar on the development of vaccines, how they work and why they are important.

Eatonville* Feb. 19 6:45 pm

Constantly curious? Check out our Thought Exchange series on pages 26–27.

56 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Build your small business with the help of the library’s broad range of Small services and resources. Business

A business workshop taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres.

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How Small Businesses Use Twitter and Facebook Helping Young Entrepreneurs Start a Business A basic overview of some simple ways that Facebook and Senior director at Canadian Youth Business Foundation Twitter can be used by small businesses. To register, call Scott Bowmen talks about programs offered by CYBF that 416-393-7209. support young entrepreneurs ages 13-39 throughout the life-cycle of their businesses, by providing pre- and post- Toronto Reference Jan. 18 3 pm launch coaching, financing and mentoring. Feb. 10, Mar. 24 6 pm Toronto Reference Mar. 12 6:30 pm Doing Market Research Online How to Start a Successful Business Learn how Scott’s Business Directories, article databases and other online sources can help you with market Using his own experience, President of Vengeo Inc. Vic research for your small business. To register, call 416-393- Cauchi discusses how he transformed business ideas into 7209. an actual business, the challenges he faced and how he overcame them. Toronto Reference* Jan. 27, Mar. 10 6 pm Feb. 20 3 pm Toronto Reference Mar. 19 6:30 pm

Financial Literacy Be Your Own Boss: The Ten Steps You Need to Know How to start a small business and what small business Have you thought about starting your own business? owners need to know from a banker’s perspective. Learn how to create a business plan, attract customers and Presented by JVS Toronto Employment Source. implement your marketing plan.

Oakwood Village* Feb. 6 6 pm Toronto Reference Mar. 26 1 pm

Artistic Entrepreneurship Digital artist Lamin Martin discusses how he began his business as a digital artist and entrepreneur. Lamin originally started with using watercolours on illustration Thank you to the late Norman Hinton for his board, then went digital and started using Photoshop to bequest in support of small business programs create his works. and services at Toronto Public Library.

Fairview Feb. 20 6:30 pm

Buying a Business or Franchise Business consultant Charles Donley talks about factors to consider when buying a business or franchise, the Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support. evaluation process and issues you should watch out for. Donate to Toronto Public Library Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca Toronto Reference Mar. 5 6:30 pm

57 Branch Map TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

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4 21 4 21 Bookmobile stops 1 Ward’s Island 12 Concourse Plaza 22 St. Andrews 2 Queen’s Quay 13 Wycliffe 23 Sheppard Plaza 3 3 Swansea Plaza 14 Yonge Village 24 Bathurst Manor Plaza 3 4 Mabelle 15 Bayview Cummer 25 Lawrence Heights 5 Willowridge Plaza Community Centre 6 Martinway Plaza 16 Brahms 26 Caledon Village 2 31 17 Nymark Plaza 27 Chetta Place 2 32 7 Braeburn 8 North Kipling 18 Glamorgan 28 Martha Eaton Way 19 Scarborough Town 29 Scarborough Village 1 9 Driftwood 1 Community Centre Centre 30 Midland Danforth 10 Needle Firway 20 Morningside Heights 31 Metro Hall 11 Firgrove 21 Oakridge Community Centre

Bookmobile schedule: page 63. Bookmobile questions: 416-395-5560 Neighbourhood branches District branches Research & Reference libraries Bookmobile stops Neighbourhood branches District branches Research & Reference libraries Bookmobile stops Bookmobile website: torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookmobiles

59 Branch Hours & Locations TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1T 3W6 X •• F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Fri 9-8:30; M1K 1N8 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X •• A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M9V 1B2 X •• A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. Mon 10-8:30; Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 4Y1 Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6L 1A8 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6P 1P3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. Tues, Thur & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30; M5M 4M7 Sat 9-5 X D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; M6A 3C1 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & 2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 X Open Sunday, January 5, 2014 only. E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4L 1J1 X G/2 Bendale 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M1J 1H5 X B/2 Black Creek 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 X C/3 Bloor/Gladstone 416-393-7674 1101 Bloor St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6H 1M7 X •• B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M8X 2B5 F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 X •• E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3A 2T8 Sat 9-5 X G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1B 5Z6 Sat 9-5 X G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5; M1H 2A1 X • D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & M2R 1N7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square Mon-Fri 10-6 100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 X G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 Sat 9-5 X C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6G 1C4 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4C 5P2 X C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6G 3P1 Sat 9-5 X E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M4B 2E8 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4T 1M9 X E/2 Don Mills 416-395-5710 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; M3C 1P6 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5:30; M3M 2G3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6H 3L9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M9B 2B1 X • F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 Fri & Sat 9-5 X A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9C 5B4 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6M 1L7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5

X = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, January 5 - March 30 inclusive.

60 torontopubliclibrary.ca September–december 2013 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M2J 4S4 Closed for renovation. X • Re-opening January 11, 2014. E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3C 3J3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5N 1B9 X E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M4L 1Z6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1V 4P1 X G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 Sat 9-5 X C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6R 2L7 X H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1C 3Z2 Sat 9-5 X E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M2H 1J8 Extended hours until January 11, 2014. X B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M8Y 3J1 Sat 9-5 X B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9L 2K6 Sat 9-5 X A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9W 7A6 Sat 9-5 X B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; M6S 4A6 Fri & Sat 9-5 X B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & M3L 1Y7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. Mon & Fri 10-6; Tues 10-8:30; M4M 2Z9 Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 Sat 9-5 X D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4G 1S8 X D/4 Lillian H. Smith 416-393-7746 239 College St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; M5T 1R5 X •• *Sun 1:30-5 Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 Children’s Books (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4N 2K7 X A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 1N6 Sat 9-5 X E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4E 2V9 X G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1B 3G5 X • C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; M6E 2H4 *Sun 1:30-5 X • F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1P 2P5 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; M8V 2R1 Sat 9-5 • H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; M1E 2S8 Fri & Sat 9-5 X • B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6N 3S3 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4S 2M5 X A/4 New Toronto 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5; M8V 3G5 *Sun 1:30-5 X D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535 5120 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 TTY 416-395-5596 M2N 5N9 X • D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4R 1B9 X B/2 Northern Elms 416-394-5230 123B Rexdale Blvd., Unit 5 Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M9W 1P1 X

See a map of locations on pages 58-59.

61 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

C/3 Oakwood Village Library And 416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Arts Centre M6E 2W1 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6G 2P7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4K 3S6 X C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6K 1L6 X •• D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M5A 2G6 X • C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6P 3S5 Sat 9-5 E/1 Pleasant View 416-395-5940 575 Van Horne Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M2J 4S8 Extended hours until January 11, 2014. X H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M1C 3B2 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4M 1H3 Sat 9-5 X A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9W 4L5 Sat 9-5 X B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; M9P 3N3 *Sun 1:30-5 X •• D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4K 2M8 X •• B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; & Sat 9-5 M6S 1M8 X E/3 S. Walter Stewart 416-396-3975 170 Memorial Park Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4J 2K5 X • C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6N 1J3 Sat 9-5 D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4X 1K7 Sat 9-5 X D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M5A 4H3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5T 1J1 X D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M5R 2S7 Sat 9-5 X F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 X B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave. Tues & Thur 10-12 & 1-6; Wed 1-8; M6S 3H9 Sat 10-5 X F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1N 1R3 Sat 9-5 X E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M4H 1J7 X • E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens) Tues & Thurs 12:30-5, 6-8:30; M4K 3W6 Wed & Sat 9-12, 1-5 X D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577 789 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9:30-8:30; Fri 9:30-5:30; Sat 9-5; TTY 416-393-7100 M4W 2G8 *Sun 1:30-5 X •• F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4A 2C4 X B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9N 1K9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2 X B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9M 1M8 X D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5R 3J2 X C/1 York Woods 416-395-5980 1785 Finch Ave. W. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; M3N 1M6 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X •• D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 X

X = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, January 5 - March 30 inclusive.

62 torontopubliclibrary.ca September–december 2013 Bookmobile Schedule

Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No.

1 D/4 Ward’s Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1 2 C/4 Queen’s Quay 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (OMNI television parking Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1 lot, Bathurst St. & Queen’s Quay W.) 3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the South Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1 Kingsway) 4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, bi-weekly, Jan. 10, 24; Feb. 7, 21; 1 Mar. 7, 21; 3-4:30 pm 5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Fridays, bi-weekly, Jan. 3, 17, 31; Feb. 14, 28; 1 Highway 27) Mar. 14, 28; 3-4:30 pm 6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre Thursdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; 1 parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) Mar. 6, 20; 3-4:30 pm 9 B/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 1 10 B/1 Needle Fir Way 5 Needle Fir Way (at Firgrove Cres.) Mondays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 11 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 12 C/1 Concourse Plaza 1085 Steeles Ave. W. (at Carpenter Rd., southwest Mondays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 corner) 13 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2 northeast corner) 14 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 15 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 corner) 16 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3:15-4:45 pm 2

17 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 15, 29; 2 Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 12, 26; 6:30-7:30 pm 18 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 19 G/2 Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves. Thursdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 2, 16, 30; 2 northeast corner) Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13, 27; 6-7:30 pm 20 G/1 Morningside Heights Morningside Ave. and Oasis Blvd. Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 21 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; 2 Mar. 6, 20; 5:30-7 pm 22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; 2 Mar. 4, 18; 11 am-12:30 pm 23 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard Wednesdays, weekly; 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1 Ave. W. & Bathurst St.) 24 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast Mondays, weekly, 6-8 pm 2 corner) 25 C/2 Lawrence Heights Community 5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 Centre W.) 26 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:45 pm 2 27 B/2 Chetta Place Near Kingsview Village School, Kipling Ave. & Thursdays, bi-weekly, Jan. 16, 30; Feb. 13, 27; 1 Dixon Dr. Mar. 13, 27; 3-4:30 pm 28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2 Creek Rd.) 29 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 Ave. E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner) 30 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 Greystone Walk) 31 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2

See a map of locations on pages 58-59.

63 September–december 2013 Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services at Toronto Public Library

T he library strives to provide all Torontonians with free and equitable access to our collections, services, programs and branches — regardless of age, illness or physical disability.

A BRANCH NEAR YOU GET BOOKS, MUSIC AND VIDEOS With branches across Toronto, we are always close by. in regular and alternative formats Order materials online and have them sent to your nearest branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most Our collections come in various formats. Books, music and branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive movies are available in both regular formats and special listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand formats such as: magnifiers and computer screen magnification software. • large print • closed caption & To find out which branch has what, go to • DAISY Talking Books descriptive DVDs torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/branchequipment. • book kits for all ages • digitized collections To request Sign Language interpretation (books with CDs) • text-to-voice databases for library programs you wish to attend in • e-books, e-audiobooks, • online articles and research person, ask at your local branch or call TTY audiobooks databases 416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two weeks notice is required. Check them all out at torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/ collections. CAN’T COME TO US? We’ll come to you With our Bookmobile and Home Library Service. The TALK TO US, we’re here to help Bookmobile is our library branch on-the-go, equipped with a wheelchair lift. We can assist you with placing holds on items, with looking for information and registering you for programs. If you For stops, see page 63 or call 416-395-5560. use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your If you are unable to come to the library for more than local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library Holds and Overdues. Service can select items that meet your interests and deliver them right to your door for free. Call us at 416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY or visit Home Library Service 416-395-5557 torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility.

W atch a program from home Many of our library events are now posted on our website QUESTIONS? as videos, so you can tune in from the comfort of your torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime. Answerline Dial-A- Story 416-395-5400 416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY This and other library publications can be provided in H ear-A-Story torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories alternative formats upon request.

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