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Make. Play. Learn. Discover Tomorrow’s Technology Today Digital PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY Innovation Hubs JANUARY – MARCH 2017 Spaces to learn and explore the latest tech Pop-Up Learning Labs Mobile technology kits come to you March Break Workshops for teens. Crafts, puppet shows and more for kids. Page 3. Black History Month Issues, films and music. Page 13, 24-26. Personal Finance Make your money go further, with Gail Vaz-Oxlade, Kelley Keehn, Gary Duncan and many more. Page 38. tpl.ca/innovate What’s New in our collections NEW ADULT BOOKS The Weather The Big Picture: On the Nostalgia Murder at the house of The Osamu Tezuka Inside Origins of Life, Meaning, M. G. Vassanji rooster happiness Story: A Life in Manga Emily Saso and the Universe Itself David J. Casarett and Anime Sean M. Carroll Toshio Ban NEW TEEN BOOKS The Odds of Monster Hunter. My Year Zero When They Fade The Wallflower, Lightning Flash Hunter, 3 Rachel Gold Jeyn Roberts volume 35 Jocelyn Davies Keiichi Hikami Tomoko Hayakawa NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS We Are Growing! Canada Year by Enter a Glossy Web Charles Darwin’s The Power of Dark Mo Willems Year McKenna Ruebush Around-the-World Robin Jarvis Elizabeth MacLeod Adventure Jennifer Thermes 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 Published by Toronto Public Library 3 March Break 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 9 After School 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 11 Author Talks & Lectures Toronto Public Library Board The Toronto Public Library Board meets 15 Book Clubs & Writers Groups monthly at 6 pm, September through June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 19 Career & Job Search Help 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Meetings are open to the public. 20 Computer & Library Training 22 Culture, Arts & Entertainment Upcoming Board meetings: Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 31 ESL & Newcomers [email protected] 32 Health & Wellness Board Members 34 History & Genealogy Councillor Paul Ainslie Mr. Ron Carinci (Chair) 36 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Ms. Lindsay Colley (Vice Chair) 38 Personal Finance Councillor Sarah Doucette Councillor Mary Fragedakis 42 Reading Programs & Storytimes Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb (Mayor’s Designate) 46 Small Business Ms. Dianne LeBreton 48 Branch Map Mr. Strahan McCarten Mr. Ross Parry 50 Branch Hours & Locations Ms. Archana Shah Ms. Eva Svec 55 Bookmobile Schedule 56 Accessibility Services Senior Staff Vickery Bowles, City Librarian CONNECT WITH US Susan Caron, Director, Collections & Membership Services Elizabeth Glass, Director, Policy, Facebook “f” Logo CMYKtwitter.com/torontolibrary / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai instagram.com/torontolibrary Planning & Performance Management facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary flickr.com/torontolibrary Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement Alex Hocevar, Director, Digital Services youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news & Emerging Technologies Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director, Branch Operations pinterest.com/torontolibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs & Customer Experience Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Pam Ryan, Director, Service Development HOLIDAY CLOSURES & Innovation Paul Trumphour, Director, Transitional Projects Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day Monday, February 20, 2017 Family Day Jennifer Jones, President, Toronto Public Library Foundation THANK YOU Literary events at Toronto Public Library are supported in part by a grant from the Canada Council. We gratefully acknowledge its support. ABOUT OUR LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Job search, training, lifelong learning enjoy culture Author readings, lectures, movies, music and more get access Free Internet, wireless and computers research Print and electronic resources, relax assistance from librarians Quiet places to study and read, comfortable places to hang out. borrow Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up ebooks and more for yours today. If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two play and learn pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca JANUARY - MARCH 2017 SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS for teens, kids & families Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Job search, training, lifelong learning enjoy culture Author readings, lectures, movies, music and more get access Free Internet, wireless and computers research Print and electronic resources, relax assistance from librarians Quiet places to study and read, comfortable places to hang out. borrow Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up ebooks and more for yours today. If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two play and learn pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 3 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. MARCH BREAK FOR KIDS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY MARCH BREAK 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. Magic Illusions Workshop Henna Art Local magician Ayan Deb explores the science and art of See a professional Henna artist in action and get a special deception and illusion. Watch a series of the newest card design. tricks in the world of magic and get a chance to learn some Maria A. Shchuka Mar 15 4-5 pm simple, yet astonishing magic tricks using everyday objects. S. Walter Stewart Mar 17 2-3 pm Humberwood* Mar 11 11 am-12 pm McGregor Park* Mar 14 2-3 pm Gaming Are you into gaming? We are hosting our first March The Amazing Universe Break gaming night with the latest games from PS4, XBOX Alien worlds, extraterrestrial life, the birth and death of and Wii. stars, cosmic catastrophes, black holes, dark matter and Morningside Mar 15 6-8 pm dark energy – the real universe, and the study of it, is as amazing as anything in science fiction…and it’s real! Finding Money for Your Venture Pape/Danforth* Mar 13 2-3:30 pm If you are starting a small business for the summer or want to be an entrepreneur, experts share with you their ideas Jewellery Making Workshop that can help you find the money you need to buy the Unleash your creative side and learn to make beautiful materials, supplies and advertise. For ages 13-25. jewellery in this hands-on workshop. All supplies are Pape/Danforth Mar 15 6:30-8 pm provided. Registration begins February 13. Richview* Mar 13 4-5 pm Electronic Wearables With electronic wearables experts Hillary Predko and Snap It Photography Lindy Wilkins create your own electronics-based wearable Learn photography tips and tricks, unlock the potential creation. Combine Arduino-based tech with wearables of your digital camera and explore the difference and make something awesome. Great for enhancing your between a photograph and snapshot, what really makes cosplay creations. For ages 14-19. a good photograph, and how to look at the world as a Parliament Street* Mar 15 2-4:30 pm photographer. Led by professional photographer Diana Nazareth. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Tech Event camera and/or mobile device. 3D printing, a maker craft, a magic show, games and Sanderson* Mar 13 2-3:30 pm refreshments for ages 13-19. Runnymede* Mar 14 1-2:30 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Mar 16 2-5 pm Catapult Challenge! Dance with X Movement Using the principles of STEM (science, technology, Celebrate your diversity and that of others through top engineering and math), build a catapult to take home. dance hits, imaginative storylines, playful characters and Jones* Mar 15 2-3 pm explorative dance experiences from cultures around the world. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Soap Making York Woods Mar 16 4-7 pm Make skincare products that feel good and smell great. The instructor guides you through the process of making soaps, Glowing Textiles lotion, lip balm, bath bombs and body scrub. Choose your Using conductive thread and LED lights, create a wristband own colours and scents as you customize your products. or armband to reflect your mood by sewing them right Packaging is provided. into the fabric. Basic sewing skills are taught as well as the Malvern* Mar 15 3-4 pm basics of electronic circuitry. All materials are provided. Bayview* Mar 17 2-3:30 pm 4 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JANUARY – MARCH 2017 MARCH BREAK FOR TEENS Introduction to Calligraphy Photography Workshop Learn the art of beautiful writing in both capital and lower A professor of creative photography shows you classic case and create a personalized bookmark to take home.