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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 2 About Our Programs & Toronto Public Library 3 March Break Programs Published by Toronto Public Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 9 Author Talks & Lectures 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 14 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 18 Career & Job Search Help Toronto Public Library Board 20 Computer & Library Training The Toronto Public Library Board meets monthly at 6 pm, September through 24 Culture, arts & Entertainment June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 33 ESL & Newcomers 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 37 Health & Wellness Meetings are open to the public. 41 History & Genealogy Upcoming Board meetings: 43 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 46 Homework Help, Leadership & After School [email protected] 47 Personal Finance Board Members 51 Reading Programs & Storytimes Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair) 56 Science & Technology Ms. Lindsay Colley 57 Small Business Councillor Janet Davis 58 Branch Map Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate) 60 Branch Hours & Locations Mr. Michael Foderick (Vice Chair) Mr. Cameron Mackay 63 Bookmobile Schedule Mr. Kevin McGuire 64 Accessibility Services Councillor Cesar Palacio Mr. Ross Parry Councillor Jaye Robinson Mr. Kenneth Stewart CONNECT WITH US Ms. Andrea Tagalakis Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart twitter.com/torontolibrary flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news Senior Staff Jane Pyper, City Librarian Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections Management & City-Wide Services pinterest.com/torontolibrary Ron Dyck, Director, Information Technology & Facilities Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, HOLIDAY CLOSURES Programming & Customer Engagement Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Wednesday, January 1, 2014 New Year’s Day Closed Linda Mackenzie, Director, Monday, February 17, 2014 Family Day Closed Research & Reference Libraries Katherine Palmer, Director, Policy, Planning & E-Service Delivery Toronto Public Library Foundation THANK YOU Heather Rumball, President Literary events at Toronto Public Library are supported in part by a grant from the Canada Council. We gratefully acknowledge its support. 1 ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS & TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Except where indicated, most are: free ABOUT OUR P requireROGRA noMS registration & TORONTO PUBLIC provide all materialsLIBrary (look for * for those that do) and supplies generally an hour long To get details about a program or to search for more: Go online Call us Visit a branch at torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs at Answerline 416-393-7131 Just ask staff for help About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information — your library card gives you free access to all materials, programs, events and resources in any of our branches and online at torontopubliclibrary.ca With a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter with job search help, training and lifelong learning enjoy culture at author readings, lectures, movie nights, music concerts and more relax in quiet, comfortable spaces to study, read and hang out borrow bestselling books, DVDs, CDs, e-books, We have something for everyone. online research tools and more Explore and enjoy everything we have to offer. get access Don’t have a library card? to free Internet, wireless and If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, computers you can get your card in minutes, for free. play and learn Sign up for yours today. with storytimes, crafts, games, movies Bring two pieces of identifi cation (with your and other activities name and address) into any of our branches. 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca about our programs + Accessibility Services pages.indd 1 11/22/12 4:07 PM SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS 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.
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