PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY september — december 2012

Small Business Celebrate Small Business Month with special programs and workshops. Meet CBC Dragons’ Den Jim Treliving, pages 3 & 17

Toronto Book Awards Meet this year’s finalists, page 11

At the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Martin Amis, Carlos Ruis Zafon, Val McDermid, David Frum, Emma Donoghue, page 6

Photo: A small business class in one of the library’s Learning Centres. What’s New in our collections

New adult fiction

The Chemistry of Into the Dreaming The Family The Columbus Truth Like the Sun Tears Karen Marie Corleone Affair Jim Lynch Peter Carey Moning Edward Falco Steve Berry

New teen fiction

Lexapros and Cons Pilgrims Don’t Monster High 4: Taken at Dusk Black Dawn: Aaron Karo Wear Pink Back and Deader C.C. Hunter The Morganville Stephanie Kate Than Ever Vampires Strohm Lisi Harrison Rachel Caine

New children’s fiction

Meerkat Madness: A Confusion of Theodore Boone: The Legend of Baby Bear Sees Blue Flying High Princes The Accused Diamond Lil: Ashley Wolff Ian Whybrow Garth Nix John Grisham A J.J. Tully Mystery Doreen Cronin

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 Toronto Public Library 3 Small Business Month Published by Toronto Public Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 7 Author Talks & Lectures 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 14 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 17 Business, Legal & Finance Toronto Public Library Board The Toronto Public Library Board meets 22 Career & Job Search Help monthly at 6 pm, September through 23 Computer & Library Training June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 25 Culture, Arts & Entertainment Meetings are open to the public. 38 ESL & Newcomers 41 Health & Wellness Upcoming Board meetings: Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 47 History & Genealogy [email protected] 49 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Board Members 52 Homework Help, Leadership & After School Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair) 54 Reading Programs & Storytimes Mr. Michael Foderick (Vice Chair) 58 Branch Map Councillor Janet Davis 60 Branch Hours, Locations & Contact Information Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate) 63 Bookmobile Schedule Ms. Kim Korinek, CA, CPA 64 Accessibility Services Mr. Cameron Mackay Councillor Cesar Palacio connect with us Mr. Ross Parry Councillor Jaye Robinson Mr. Kenneth Stewart twitter.com/torontolibrary flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart Ms. Andrea Zammit facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news Senior Staff youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs Jane Pyper, City Librarian Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries pinterest.com/torontolibrary Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections Management & City-Wide Services Ron Dyck, Director, Information HOLIDAY CLOSURES Technology & Facilities Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Monday, September 3, 2012 Labour Day Closed Programming & Customer Engagement Monday, October 8, 2012 Thanksgiving Day Closed Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Monday, December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve Closed at 1 pm Linda Mackenzie, Director, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Christmas Day Closed Research & Reference Libraries Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Boxing Day Closed Katherine Palmer, Director, Policy, Monday, December 31, 2012 New Year's Eve Closed at 1 pm Planning & E-Service Delivery Tuesday, January 1, 2013 New Year's Day Closed Toronto Public Library Foundation THANK YOU Heather Rumball, President

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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, eBooks, 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 identification (with your and other activities name and address) into any of our branches. Build your small business Small BUSINESS with the help of the library’s broad range of services and month resources.

featured programs

October is Small Business Month at the Library. If you're just starting your own business or want to build an existing small business, here are just a few of the programs we'll be featuring. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusinessmonth for dates, times and locations.

Jim Treliving's Decisions: Making Launching Your Business Online the Right Ones, Righting the Develop business websites in a quick, cost-effective Wrong Ones manner, page 17. CBC Dragons’ Den Jim Treliving on his new book, with CBC’s Dianne Buckner, page 18. Bizstart Entrepreneurship for Youth Buying A Business or Franchise An instructor from Youth Employment Services walks A business consultant explains how to buy a business you through the basic steps of starting a business, or a franchise, page 18. page 18.

Business Inc. A nine-week business program offered in partnership Plus more workshops, lectures and great with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business programs at your branch throughout Development Centre, page 5. the fall. See pages 17-19 or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/business. Doing Market Research Online Learn to use Scott's Directories and other online sources to do market research for your small business, page 17.

Small Business Month is sponsored by: Small Business Matters at Toronto Public Library

torontopubliclibrary.ca/business

Starting or growing a small business? At the library, we have what you need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for meeting or work spaces equipped with computer and internet access, or books and databases with the latest business information, the library has free, accessible, convenient and extensive resources and staff to help you get your business off the ground, and make it a success.

Spaces to meet & Work Your local branch has all the basics — free wifi, Internet and computer access (including laptops at some branches), MS Office and places to meet, small or large. Need more? Rent a room, theatre or an auditorium, at 98 branches around the city. Expert staff support/assistance Expert library staff at our district and research and reference branches can help you find and make sense of the information you’re looking for. Visit the Business Departments at Toronto Reference and North York Central libraries, or check out our business blogs online where staff highlight the latest and greatest information for your business.

Business Inc. Starting your own business? We can help.

Take part in a nine-week business professional Programs & seminars program offered at Toronto Public Library with Come to our free programs, seminars the Toronto Business Development Centre. Get professional help growing your new business, learn and workshops — on social media, taxes, how to prepare a business plan and get help from a the law, networking, using a computer, business advisor all at an affordable cost. Come to an digital design, franchising and more. We orientation session to learn more. also offer in-depth training on starting Orientation Sessions a business through Business Inc., a Cedarbrae Tues. September 18 6:30 pm comprehensive nine-week program York Woods Wed. September 19 6:30 pm offered in association with Toronto North York Central Thurs. September 20 6:30 pm Business Development Centre. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/businessinc for more information.

Specialized Business Resources We have books on marketing and business plans, human resources and financing, and your library card also gives you free access to more than 25 business databases full of articles, financial reports, competitive analyses and more. Our collection includes e-books, books on CD and Safari tech books online. sept — dec

New books. Big ideas. join the conversation.

David Frum Kelley Armstrong Andrew Solomon The political commentator on The Canadian fantasy writer The National Book Award- his debut novel, Patriots. With on Thirteen, the final book in winning author of The Noonday CBC Radio’s Alison Smith. her popular Women of the Demon on his new book, Far Fri. Sept. 14, 7 pm Otherworld series. With Lesley From the Tree. Livingstone. Tues. Nov. 20, 7 pm Tues. Oct. 2, 7 pm

Doug Saunders Star Talks: Rob Stewart Lloyd Robertson The Globe and Mail writer on The documentary filmmaker The former CTV news anchor on The Myth of the Muslim Tide. (Sharkwater) on his new book, his new memoir, The Kind of Life With National Post’s Jonathan Save the Humans. With Toronto It’s Been. Kay. Moderated by TVO’s Credit: Star’s Catherine Porter. Wed. Nov. 21, 7 pm Steve Paikin. Richard Sibbald Tues. Oct. 9, 7 pm Tues. Sept. 18, 7 pm

Emma Donoghue Carlos Ruiz Zafón Gerry Dee The Booker Prize finalist The internationally acclaimed The star of Mr. D gives his comic on her new short story novelist on his new book, take on his classroom years in collection Astray. With The Prisoner of Heaven. Teaching: It’s Harder Than It Looks. NOW’s Susan G. Cole. With CBC’s Michael Enright. With CBC Radio’s Brent Bambury. Wed. Sept. 19, 7 pm Mon. Oct. 15, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 28, 7 pm

Martin Amis Jim Treliving Star Talks: Colin Mochrie The internationally renowned CBC Dragon Jim Treliving on writer on Lionel Asbo: State of Decisions: Making the Right The comic actor on his new England, his new satire about Ones, Righting the Wrong book Not Quite the Classics. modern society and celebrity Ones. With CBC’s Dianne With the Toronto Star’s Richard culture. With The Globe and Buckner. This event is part of Ouzounian. Mail’s Ian Brown. the library’s Small Business Thurs. Dec. 13, 7 pm Wed. Sept. 26, 7 pm Month program series. Thurs. Oct. 25, 7 pm

Val McDermid Star Talks: Amanda Lang The Bar at the Appel Salon The international bestselling The Lang & O’Leary Exchange Join us for a drink. Cash bar writer on her latest crime star on The Power of Why, the reception one hour before events. fiction, The Vanishing Point. connection between innovation With The Globe and Mail’s and productivity. With Toronto Margaret Cannon. Star’s Ellen Roseman. FREE TICKETS ARE REquIRED and are available online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/ Mon. Oct. 1, 7 pm Mon. Nov. 12, 7 pm appelsalon, starting four weeks before the event.

Join the conversation: #AppelSalon

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street) Answerline: 416-393-7131 • [email protected]

TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Hear authors and AUTHOR TALKS speakers from across Canada and around the world discuss new & LECTURES books and big ideas.

John Irving at the Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library

featured programs

This fall, make Toronto Public Library your destination for free readings and discussions on 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.

200 Years of Grimm Fairy Tales Writer in Residence Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel Farzana Doctor provides a series of workshops for and more. Celebrate the Brothers Grimm and their aspiring literary writers, page 10. enduring legacy, page 11. The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon The eh List Martin Amis, Kelley Armstrong, Gerry Dee, Emma Meet the Canadian authors everybody’s reading: Donoghue, David Frum, Amanda Lang, Linden MacIntyre, Emma Donoghue, Terry Fallis, Val McDermid, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Doug Saunders, Jan Wong, Giles Blunt, Vincent Lam and many others, Rob Stewart, and others, page 6. page 8.

Toronto Book Awards Meet this year’s contenders and get a new read on Plus readings, lectures, workshops and Toronto, page 11. more great programs at your branch.

ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 7 AUTHOR TALKS & LECTURES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY The eh List Author Series Meet the Canadian writers everyone’s reading

We’re showcasing Canada’s best writers and their new books. torontopubliclibrary.ca/ehlist

Uptown DOWNtown

North York Central Library Toronto Reference Library All programs in the Auditorium. Emma Donoghue Farzana Doctor Kamal Al-Solaylee (Interviewed by Six Metres of Intolerable: A Memoir Susan G. Cole) Pavement of Extremes Astray Thurs. Oct. 18, 7 pm Wed. Oct. 17, 7 pm Wed. Sept. 19, 7 pm Elizabeth Beeton Bram & Bluma Appel Auditorium Peter Robinson Salon Watching the Dark Scott Fotheringham Susan Swan (Interviewed by Wed. Oct. 24, 7 pm (Interviewed by Alanna Mitchell) Elizabeth Ruth) Jonathan Goldstein The Rest is Silence I’ll Seize the Day Tomorrow The Western Light Thurs. Oct. 25, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 7, 7 pm Thurs. Sept. 27, 7 pm Elizabeth Beeton Atrium Auditorium Vincent Lam The Headmaster’s Wager Leo Panitch and Warren Kinsella Sam Gindin Fight the Right: A Manual Wed. Nov. 28, 7 pm The Making of Global for Surviving the Coming Capitalism Conservative Apocalypse Thurs. Oct. 4, 7 pm Thurs. Nov. 1, 7 pm Atrium Atrium

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midtown East End

Barbara Frum Branch Taylor Memorial Branch

Edeet Ravel Cordelia Strube The Cat Milosz Wed. Sept. 12, 7 pm Tues. Sept. 11, 7 pm

Jan Wong Jan Wong Out of the Blue Out of the Blue Mon. Oct. 22, 7 pm Tues. Oct. 23, 7 pm

Terry Fallis Vincent Lam Up and Down The Headmaster’s Wager Wed. Nov. 7, 7 pm Tues. Nov. 20 7 pm

midtown West End

Northern District Branch Runnymede Branch

Katrina Onstad Linden MacIntyre Everybody Has Why Men Lie Everything Wed. Sept. 12, 7 pm Tues. Sept. 18, 12:30 pm Katrina Onstad Edeet Ravel Everybody Has Everything The Cat Thurs. Oct. 11, 7 pm Thurs. Sept. 27, 2 pm Warren Kinsella Peter Robinson Fight the Right: A Manual Book Buzz Watching the Dark for Surviving the Coming Conservative Apocalypse Fri. Oct. 26, 12:30 pm Thurs. Nov. 8, 7 pm Our virtual book club invites you Giles Blunt to chat online about a new book Until the Night every month. Tues. Nov. 13, 12:30 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookbuzz

Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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OctOber - NOvember 2012 meet WrIter IN reSIDeNce farzaNa DOctOr

Farzana Doctor’s novels include the critically-acclaimed Stealing Nasreen and Six Metres of Pavement. The latter is shortlisted for the Toronto Book Award, and was Submit A Manuscript a NOW Top Ten Book of 2011. Farzana was named one of CBC Books’ “Ten Canadian Women Writers You Need to Read Now.” Writers of literary fiction are welcome to submit manuscripts for feedback. North York Central Library, Auditorium Manuscripts will be accepted from To register, call 416-395-5639. September 4 to 29. Submitting does not Meet Farzana Doctor Can’t Go Over It, Can’t Go Under It, guarantee a meeting with Farzana Doctor. Sat. Oct. 6, 2 pm Gotta Go Through It: Addressing Barriers to Writing Meetings are by appointment only. Getting Yourself Out There: Self- Sat. Nov. 10, 2 pm For more information, Promotion for Emerging Writers Ten Common Mistakes Writers Make call 416-395-5639 or visit Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm and How to Fix Them torontopubliclibrary.ca/ writerinresidence Sat. Nov. 24, 2 pm

Great mINDS eXPreSS YOurSelf DON’t thINk alIke YOuNG vOIceS WrIterS cONfereNce the treehOuSe talkS Work with professional writers on your prose, poetry, songwriting 3 monthly speakers x and visual arts. 3 monthly topics = 1,000 ideas • Meet other young people (ages 12 – 19) Discover new ideas, ways of thinking, who like to write. and styles of presentation. While our • GET PUBLISHED in an instant anthology. speakers, at first glance, appear to have nothing in common, Treehousers know Sat. Oct. 13, 9:30 am – 4 pm that where three ideas collide, countless North York Central Library more emerge. Register at 416-395-5784 or For the speaker lineup, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/yvconference. treehousetalks.com. Thank you to Deloitte for their support of the Young Voices Writers Conference. Fridays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium Young Voices: Magazine of Teen Writing and Visual Art We’re looking for art, photos, stories, poems, rants, reviews and other writing by teens. Pick up a submission form at your local library branch or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ youngvoices.

I See You by Dianne Pereira, age 18, from Young Voices 2011.

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200 yeArS oF griMMS’ FAiry TAleS

The House in the Woods: Magical Tales of the Brothers Grimm Celebrate the magic of “Once upon a time,” where fairy tale heroes and heroines nibble on a candy cottage, spin straw into gold and climb the glass mountain. This enchanting exhibit of children’s books and art marks the 200th anniversary of Grimms’ fairy tales. September 8 to December 8 Lillian H. Smith, Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books

25th Helen E. Stubbs Memorial Lecture Magical and Mythical: 200 Years of the Brothers Grimm Join Maria Tatar — Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University and a renowned authority on the Brothers Grimm — to celebrate the anniversary of the publication of Kinder- und Hausmärchen, the first appearance in print of some of the world’s best-loved fairy tales.

Illustration by Kay Nielsen from Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm. London: Thurs. Oct. 25, 8 pm Hodder & Stoughton, 1925. Lillian H. Smith, Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books

geT A new reAd on ToronTo The SixTh AnnuAl Sybille ToronTo book AwArdS 2012 PAnTAzzi MeMoriAl lecTure Fold, cuT, rePeAT: Come meet this year’s contenders. A nighT wiTh PAPer Finalists will read at the City of Toronto tent at Word on the Street. engineer MATThew 2012 Sun. Sept. 23, 11 am – 6 pm reinhArT I n partnership with the New York Times bestselling author Matthew Reinhart on the eye-opening world of creating pop-up books. Go behind the scenes of An Evening with the Shortlisted Awards Ceremony your favorite pop-ups from the story Authors Join us for the announcement of the 2012 book tale of Cinderella to a galaxy far far away in Star Wars: Hear this year’s finalists read from their Toronto Book Award winner. Hosted by A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. work. Q+A, book sale and signing to CBC Metro Morning’s Matt Galloway. follow. Thurs. Oct. 11 Thurs. Nov. 1, 8 pm Lillian H. Smith, Osborne Collection of Wed. Oct. 3, 6:30 pm 6 pm Cash bar reception Early Children’s Books Yorkville 7 pm Award presentation Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon

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adults

Author Talks Astronomy Writer Stuart Clark Award-winning science writer Stuart Clark talks about The Sensorium of God, the second title in his trilogy, The Sky’s Sheila Dalton and Linda Hutsell-Manning Dark Labyrinth. The book dramatizes the stories of the Multi-genre authors Linda Hutsell-Manning (That Summer astronomers behind the greatest discoveries in the universe in Franklin) and Sheila Dalton (The Girl in the Box) read and follows Isaac Newton, Robert Hooke and Edmond from their latest novels, talk about their writing lives and Halley as they seek to understand why the planets move as answer your questions about writing and publication. This they do against the backdrop of the Age of Enlightenment. is a program for both readers and aspiring writers. Program takes place in the auditorium. North York Central October 25 7-8 pm York Woods* September 13 6:30 pm

Reading Alice Munro Norma Charles on Writing for Children U of T Professor Maggie Redekop discusses Alice Munro's A former teacher and school teacher-librarian, Norma writing, focusing on one short story, The Progress of Love. Charles has a lifelong love of books and reading. Hear how her passion has led her to writing seventeen wonderful Deer Park September 18 2 pm books for children. Linda Hutsell-Manning Bendale November 9 10:30 am Author of the acclaimed children's Wonder Horn series, Jane Christmas and Incontinent on the Continent Linda Hutsell-Manning reads from her first novel for adults, That Summer in Franklin. A story about the trauma Author Jane Christmas details her hilarious adventures and and heartbreak of dealing with elderly parents affected by misadventures when she took her arthritic, incontinent dementia and alcoholism. and harsh-tongued mother (and her walker) to supposedly sunny Italy for a holiday. The book highlights the joys and Taylor Memorial* September 18 2 pm tensions of the mother-daughter relationship amid the wonderful architecture of Italy. Julie Wilson's Seen Reading: Tales of a Literary Voyeur Deer Park November 27 2 pm Seen Reading is a collection of microfictions based on sightings of people reading in public. Julie Wilson's observations transform readers into fully realized characters who give shape to a fictional map of the city. She will be joined by Julie Booker, author of Up, Up, Up. Lectures Together they explore the space between reader and text, and the emergence of the public reader as a cultural Web Safety Education for Parents celebrity worthy of gossip. Join us for a parent seminar focusing on parental Spadina Road October 4 6:30 pm engagement, how the internet works, safe social media use, cyberbullying, predators and strangers, privacy and Toronto Author Robert Rotenberg online security and internet addiction. This program will be Robert Rotenberg reads from one of his bestselling legal held in the auditorium. No registration required; drop-ins thrillers: Old City Hall, The Guilty Plea, or Stray Bullets, and welcome. answers questions from the audience. Cedarbrae September 11 6:30 pm Taylor Memorial October 11 7 pm Our Water: Where Does it Come From, Where Does it Go, and How Not to Waste it A representative from Toronto Water Department, City of Toronto, discusses the safety of our tap water, its origin and destination, and how to be water wise.

Bendale September 12 1 pm

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2012 Cameron Hollyer Lecture A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication, The Lost World. Roy Pilot, author of The Annotated Lost World, discusses the book and shows the 1925 silent movie version featuring a fascinating early example of stop motion animation. Toronto Reference September 15 3 pm joy Meet Councillor Shelley Carroll Sit, talk and ask questions with Councillor Shelley Carroll.

Pleasant View Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 10 am

Happiness Through the Ages Throughout history, philosophers have debated what happiness is and how people can truly attain it. Professor Jonathan Salem-Wiseman explores different philosophical views of happiness in the western tradition, from Plato and Aristotle through to modern times.

Don Mills* September 26 6:30 pm Spiders of Toronto give joy An entomologist presents images, facts and insights about the spiders that call Toronto home. Bring your curiosity and your questions about these fascinating eight-legged this season creatures. This is part of the Live Green Toronto Speakers Series, created to help Toronto residents appreciate the wildlife that inhabits the city and learn how they can help Honour book lovers in protect it. Program takes place in Room 1.

North York Central October 2 12:30 pm your life with a donation to Toronto Public Library Bullying: A Culture of Silence Filmmaker, child/youth advocate and anti-bullying Foundation. educator Sunnie McFadden-Curtis talks about bullying in our schools and society, and about her film Bullying: A They will receive a personalized holiday card Culture of Silence. (for gifts of $10 or more) acknowledging Bloor/Gladstone* October 4 7 pm your donation in their name. TEENS This gift will help Toronto’s Library provide the joy of reading, learning and discovery Meet Tim Wynne-Jones to many in our community. Join us for an afternoon with Tim Wynne-Jones who has written over thirty books for kids, youth and adults. To give joy: Parkdale November 8 1 pm • Visit tplfoundation.ca/givejoy • Call 416.393.7123

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

* Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 13 Discuss your favourite stories with others or BOOK CLUBS & try your hand at WRITERS GROUPS creating your own.

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

ADULTS Book Clubs & Discussion Groups Join one of our many book clubs across the city 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). To find out how you can join and suggest book titles and authors, call your local branch for details.

Tea and Books Ladies First Book Club Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff. Members discuss a book read by the group. Light refreshments provided. Eglinton Square* Sept. 10, 15, Nov. 12 7 pm Locke Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 2 pm Richview Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 1 pm Kids Lit is Alright: A Children's Book Club for Adults Runnymede Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 3 pm Join other children's book lovers for a lively discussion of Rexdale Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 2 pm new and old favourites. Alderwood Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 2 pm Humberwood Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 27 11 am Locke Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 7 pm Mimico Centennial Oct. 5, Dec. 7 2 pm Palmerston Oct. 23, Nov. 20 2 pm Reading Dante Read aloud Dante's Inferno and descend into the nine Play Reading circles of hell. Meet the heretics, the gluttons and the lusty, Everyone takes a part and reads along. and a host of classical personage that you know like Helen of Troy, Penticilia, Horace and Ovid. Yorkville Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18 7 pm Deer Park* Mondays, Sept. 17-Nov. 5 2 pm Feminist Book Discussion Group Riverdale Community Arts and Letters Club The Older Women's Network invites women midlife and older to meet and share views about selected books with Artists, authors and community leaders are often guest a focus on feminist issues: The Elegance of the Hedgehog speakers. (Sept. 5), Ten Thousand Roses (Oct. 3), The Birth House Riverdale Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 6 pm (Nov. 7), The Dressmaker of Khair Khana (Dec. 5). Program takes place in Room 2/3.

North York Central Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 1:30 pm

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Tea and Murder Toronto Writers Co-Operative For all mystery lovers. Weekly workshops, guest authors, member readings, open mic and publications—an opportunity to polish, Wychwood Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 2 pm publish and perform your work. Program takes place in the Pape/Danforth Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 2 pm Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Coffee and Books Toronto Reference Sundays, Sept. 9, 16, 30, Oct. 14-Nov. 25 2 pm A presentation about books, new and old. Dec. 9, 16 Yorkville Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 27 2 pm North York Writers

NOW Books Members meet in an informal, supportive atmosphere to read their work and critique the work of members. Writers A leader directs discussions of contemporary literature. of all genres are welcome. Program takes place in Room Fee: $25 for six sessions. Moby Dick (Oct. 3), Ilustrado 2/3. (Oct. 17), The Tiger's Wife (Oct. 31), The Sense of an Ending (Nov. 7), Half-Blood Blues (Nov. 21), The Art of Fielding North York Central Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25 6:30 pm (Dec. 5). Program takes place in Room 2/3. Nov. 8, 20, 29, Dec. 13 North York Central Oct. 3, 17, 31, Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5 10 am Soul Writers Group Poets and writers unite to share their artistic energy which enables them to flourish in their written journey.

Eglinton Square Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 22, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3 7 pm

Writers Groups Developing Character and Dialogue in Fiction Improve your fiction writing through exercises and critique. Phoenix Poetry Workshop Learn how to create memorable characters by showing Poets of all ages can bring their work for constructive not telling, using action and inner thoughts, and writing comments. Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review dialogue that develops your characters and moves the plot by other attendees. along. Bring copies of a one page sample of your writing if you want to be critiqued. College/Shaw Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 2:30 pm Runnymede* September 18 6:30 pm The Joy Of Writing Writers and Writing Writers gather to read, write, laugh and inspire each other. Published authors from the Gerrard East community talk Queen/Saulter Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18 7 pm about writing and getting published. Memoir Writing for Older Adults Gerrard/Ashdale September 20 7 pm Come and join a group of seniors to share, discuss and Six Degrees of Writing write. A workshop designed to help writers explore the Cliffcrest* Sept. 4, 18, Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11 1 pm opportunities that can help make their publishing dreams a reality. Award-winning author and teacher Catherine Writers Group Rondina discusses market trends, topic choices that sell and A creative writing group that discusses its current writing how to make your mark in the publishing world. projects and inspires each other. York Woods* September 22 2:30 pm Parkdale* Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 7 pm Runnymede* Oct. 16, Dec. 18 6:30 pm Crafting a Memoir with Sharon Crawford Join editor and Canadian Authors Association Toronto Branch Writer-in-Residence Sharon Crawford for a special writing workshop. If possible bring a few family photos or memorabilia.

S. Walter Stewart October 2 2 pm

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Book Clubs in French & KIDS & Families Fun with Poetry Other Languages A writing workshop for kids age 9 and up, with poet and song writer Honey Novick. Supported by the Toronto Arts Hungarian Friendship and Writers Circle Council and the League of Canadian Poets.

Bring your own work or your favourite reads for sharing Pape/Danforth November 17 2 pm and discussion. Program is in Hungarian.

Barbara Frum Saturdays, Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17, Dec. 1, 15 2 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 19 2 pm Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Cantonese Book Club all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Join us to discuss great Chinese books.

Agincourt Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 1 11 am Goldhawk Park Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 1 pm

Club de lecture Aimez-vous lire en français? Si vous voulez participer à des Got one of these? discussions stimulantes contactez Céline au 416 395-5762.

Cedarbrae Sept. 10, Oct. 17, Nov. 5 7 pm North York Central Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 7 pm Richview Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20 7 pm Yorkville Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29 7 pm

Spanish Reading Circle Discuss selected books in Spanish.

Palmerston Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 7 pm

Teens

Writers Group Get one of these Are you a creative writer looking to meet other teen writers? Do you write poems, stories, novels, plays? Come share your writing with other teens who love to write. New writers are always welcome! (This group is not appropriate for those who want to improve their English skills). Program takes place in Room 2/3.

North York Central Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 4:30 pm

Booktalking: Red Maple and White Pine Award Reading Program Read the best of Canada's recent young adult fiction titles. Booktalk the Ontario Library Association's nominated Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos, titles: Kenneth Oppel’s Half Brother (Red Maple Award), Kelley Armstrong’s The Gathering (White Pine Award- eMusic – all free with your library card. Fiction) and Neil Pasricha’s The Book of Awesome (White Pine Award, non-fiction). torontopubliclibrary.ca/downloads

York Woods* Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 5 pm

16 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2012 BUSINESS, LEGAL & FINANCE Get professional advice and resources at our free BUSINESS, seminars, workshops and LEGAL & FINANCE one-on-one sessions.

Business resources and specialized staff are available at both Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library

ADULTS Small Business Why Privacy Makes Good Business Sense It is your responsibility to protect your customers’ personal information. Lonny Kates, from the Ontario Privacy Greening Your Business: Good for the Environment, Commision, shows you how to keep your business in Good for Your Profit compliance with the law. Call 416-395-5613 to register.

Learn the first steps in achieving environmental North York Central December 4 6:30 pm sustainability in your operational activities using the Lean and Green process. This presentation is delivered by Green Enterprise Movement. Barbara Frum* September 11 7 pm SMALL Small Business Information Seminar BUSINESS success A Canada Revenue Agency representative provides basic Programs take place in Learning Centre. information about starting your own business. Learn about Registration required. Call 416-393-7209. record keeping, fiscal periods, income and expenses to claim, payroll and HST. Doing Market Research Online York Woods* Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 6:30 pm Learn to use Scott's Business Directories Online, article Keys to Email Marketing, Sales Letters and databases and other online sources to do market eNewsletters research for your small business. An eLiteracy expert discusses how to get prospects to Toronto Reference Sept. 15, Nov. 10 3 pm respond to your letters and eNewsletters, how to keep in Oct. 29 6 pm touch with clients and how to create campaigns online that keep them coming back. Call 416-395-5613 to register. Launching Your Business Online

North York Central November 6 6:30 pm Use online resources to develop and launch business websites in a quick, cost-effective manner. Includes a Hot or Not: How to Know if Your Business Idea Will hands-on portion on building a multi-page website for a Fly or Fail small business. CBC’s Dragons’ Den coach Sean Wise highlights the key Toronto Reference Sept. 17, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 10 am questions to ask before you quit your job or mortgage the family home to start a new business. Based on his How Small Businesses Use Twitter and Facebook bestseller, Hot or Not. Call 416-395-5613 to register. A basic overview of some simple ways that Facebook and North York Central November 20 6:30 pm Twitter can be used by small businesses. Toronto Reference Sept. 29, Nov. 24, Dec. 4 3 pm Oct. 15 6 pm

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october is small business month See pages 3-5 for more on services, resources and programs for small businesses.

Enriching Your Work in Culture Small Business Network WorkInCulture leads a four-week series that demystifies Learn about different small business resources and the language of business for creative professionals from network with others starting or running a small business. any discipline. Meet at the Business, Science and Technology reference desk, 3rd floor. Parkdale* Wednesdays, Oct. 3-24 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Oct. 9, Nov. 13 6 pm Legal Issues for New Businesses with Marion Annau Doing Business with India A workshop about choosing a business structure, Pardeep Kumar, Vice Consul of India, reviews the basic understanding and negotiating contracts, legal aspects regulations and laws one should know when doing of hiring and intellectual property issues such as business with partners in India, and trends in Canada- trademarks, copyrights, patents, etc. India trade. Program takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Thorncliffe October 4 6:30 pm Riverdale October 18 6:30 pm Toronto Reference October 10 6:30 pm Agincourt October 30 6:30 pm Downsview November 8 1 pm Obtaining Loans and Credit for Small Business Richard Healy, business consultant, talks about how to Business Workshops quantify your loan request, types of credit, the loan Various business topics, led by a representative from assessment process, and different types of lending Canada Revenue Agency. Topics include: harmonized institutions. Program takes place in Elizabeth Beeton sales tax (Oct. 9), day care as a business (Nov. 13), my Auditorium. business account and eServices (Dec. 11). Toronto Reference October 17 6:30 pm Malvern Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 6 pm Starting a Small Business Learn strategic and practical steps on the benefits of self employment, different types of business ownership, tax benefits and financing sources. A workshop presented by Centennial College.

Albert Campbell* October 23 1:30 pm

Small Business Month is sponsored by:

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Legal

Wills and Estate Planning Learn how to state your wishes for how your legacy should be passed on so that you can protect your family and reduce the taxes levied against your estate.

Woodside Square* September 18 6:30 pm

Family Law: Beginnings and Endings A family law lawyer talks about the best ways of beginning Basic Bookkeeping for New Business Owners and ending a relationship. Topics covered: prenuptial agreements, custody support and division of assets upon From opening a bank account to reporting your separation. taxes, Garfield A. Fray, CGA, discusses the basics of bookkeeping for new business owners: the difference Eatonville* September 27 6:30 pm between profitability and cash flow, and tips on how to organize your finances. Call 416-395-5613 to register. Criminal Law for Everyday Life Program takes place in the Auditorium. Barrister Janelle Khan talks about practical knowledge in the area of criminal law. North York Central October 23 6:30 pm Mimico Centennial October 17 6:30 pm Buying a Business or Franchise Charles Donley, business consultant, explains factors to Legal Aid consider when buying a business or a franchise. Program Legal assistance and guidance on general and specific law takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. information.

Toronto Reference October 24 6:30 pm Pleasant View* October 25 6 pm

Jim Treliving's Decisions: Making the Right Ones, Righting the Wrong Ones Thank you to the late Norman Hinton for his CBC Dragons’ Den Jim Treliving talks about his new bequest in support of Small Business programs and book, Decisions: Making the Right Ones, Righting the services at Toronto Public Library. Wrong Ones. With CBC’s Dianne Buckner. Program takes place in the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon.

Toronto Reference October 25 7 pm Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support. Donate to Toronto Public Library Social Media and Web Services for Business Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca Small businesses compete on a huge scale without the help of the software big businesses rely on. Brian Jackson of IT World Canada shows you free or cost- effective Web services. Call 416-395-5613 to register. Program takes place in the Auditorium. TO business and personal finance

North York Central October 30 6:30 pm blogs and tools online:

TEENS • Business databases • Company and industry information Bizstart Entrepreneurship for Youth • Market research and statistics An instructor from Youth Employment Services walks • Personal finance and investment resources you through the basic steps of starting a business. This • Information on starting your own business four-part program covers: where to get ideas, writing a business plan, strategies to promote your ideas and how • More programs on business, legal and personal to make it all come together. finance Richview* Wednesdays, Oct. 3-24 6:30 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/business

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Finance Maximizing Your Retirement Income Martin Hutnik from Investors Group Financial Services Inc. reviews different sources of retirement income and how Home Ownership for Low Income Families one can increase cash flow when retired. Program takes Staff from Habitat for Humanity Toronto discuss the place in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. organization, the meaning of partnership, qualification Toronto Reference November 14 6:30 pm criteria and the application process.

Malvern Sept. 6, Nov. 29 6:30 pm Purchasing, Refinancing and Investing in Real Estate York Woods Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 6:30 pm Joey Peralta and Jason Benoit from HLC Lending Solutions Dufferin/St.Clair Sept. 27, Oct. 16, Nov. 15, Dec. 11 6:30 pm explain how to obtain a mortgage, how a credit score Danforth/Coxwell Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 10 am affects your ability to borrow, types of mortgages and closing costs. Program takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Credit Canada Debt Solutions: Personal Finance Auditorium. Workshop Toronto Reference November 21 6:30 pm Learn how to create a personal budget that actually works, discover where your hard-earned money is going and find Foundations of Investing out how to get your credit report for free. A program geared to people who want an overview of York Woods* Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 6:30 pm investing, key terms and investment types. Topics covered: the basic features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds, the ABCs of First Time Home Buying importance of asset allocation and five steps to help you A Bank of Montreal mortgage specialist explains all the build a better investment plan. steps involved in buying your first home, what to expect Eatonville* December 5 6:30 pm with your realtor and the legal steps involved.

Dufferin/St.Clair September 20 6:30 pm Eatonville September 26 6:30 pm

Moshe Milevsky and 7 Most Important Equations Professor Moshe Milevsky of York University’s Schulich School of Business, talks about his book, 7 Most Important Equations. He examines anxious questions like how much to save, where to invest and can I ever afford to retire?

Deer Park September 27 6:30 pm

How to Stage Your Home for Resale Learn from a professional interior designer on how to properly stage your home for resale to maximize your business research return on investment. Eatonville* October 22 2 pm tools

Lower Your Taxes Today Come in for help at our Take advantage of ways to help you live your life better Business Information Desks at today and in the future. Presented by The Investors Group. North York Central Library 416-395-5613 Registration begins Sept. 12. and Toronto Reference Library Woodside Square* November 6 6:30 pm 416-393-7149. Financial Recovery in a Fragile World Or connect with more than 100 online Author Al Emid explains how global economic events business journals and articles. affect your family’s financial well-being. Learn how to improve your personal net worth in a time of great change. Program takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/business Auditorium. and click on Business Databases.

Toronto Reference November 7 6:30 pm

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ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 21 Connect with job counsellors, employment CAREER & JOB agencies and a wealth of SEARCH HELP career-related resources.

A variety of career and job search books and other tools are available at branches throughout the city

ADULTS

Employment Café Career Exploration Community agencies provide resumé critique, job postings A facilitator from Goodwill Employment Services discusses and job search support. various career options and provides job market resources, employment skills and career navigation techniques. Centennial* Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18 1 pm Albert Campbell* September 26 2 pm Access Hidden Jobs Master effective strategies to access the hidden job market Interview Skills Workshop and get a job sooner. Participants create a self-introductory Participants learn the interview process, interview statement and identify five potential employers. etiquette, including how to dress, body language, simple interview questions and appropriate responses. Albert Campbell* September 12 2 pm Woodside Square* September 27 6 pm Looking for a Job? Get an overview of job hunting resources, including Career Goal Setting company and industry information and interview materials. Reach your full career potential by setting clear and Tours begin at the Business, Science and Technology Desk, realistic goals. Develop strategies to set and work towards 3rd floor. your career goals.

Toronto Reference Sept. 17, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10 6 pm Albert Campbell* October 17 2 pm Oct. 13, 27 3 pm Using Social Media for Job Searching Job Search at Your Fingertips A facilitator from Goodwill Employment Services discusses Find out about the resources we have to help you with how social media offers various online technology tools your job search. Call 416-395-5613 to reserve your spot. that enable job seekers to communicate through the Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Internet to share career-related information.

North York Central Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 2 pm Albert Campbell* October 24 2 pm

Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop What's Your Competitive Edge? Learn the do's and don'ts of resumé writing, what Identify your unique strengths, stand out from the crowd Canadian employers are looking for in a resumé including and land a job faster. Discover your competitive advantage key words, layout and formatting. Tips for writing effective and beat out the competition. Learn how to effectively cover letters and resumés are also discussed. sell your unique blend of strengths and get noticed by employers. Woodside Square* September 25 6 pm Albert Campbell* November 21 2 pm

22 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2012 CAREER & JOB SEARCH HELP Learn more about using computer applications, COMPUTER & online resources and LIBRARY TRAINING research databases.

A computer training class taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres

ADULTS

These popular programs are ongoing and are offered in most branches and Learning Centres across Toronto. For dates, times and locations, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ programs, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in and speak to our staff.

Internet and Library Your City of Toronto on the Web Use the City of Toronto's website to discover your neighbourhood, find out about services, programs and Research special events. Expand your online research skills using Internet and library content. Web Basics Basic Computer Skills Explore the Internet using web addresses and search engines. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required. Start here if you have little or no computer experience.

Web Basics II Move That Mouse Learn more about search engines and the library’s website. Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills in this hands-on Web Basics is the recommended prerequisite. class. This session introduces you to skills required for all computer training at the library. Web Basics III Improve search techniques to master search engines and Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse their advanced features. Web Basics II is the recommended Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to prerequisite. the Internet, in two sessions. For older adults with little or no Internet experience. Research Skills Research strategies, including the library catalog and Web Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web online journal and magazine articles. Bring your library card. No registration required. An introduction to the Internet in two sessions. For older adults, with little or no Internet experience. Researching Magazines and Journals Online Discover the online magazine and journal databases Seniors’ Drop-In available at the library and acquire the techniques to help Practice makes perfect! For those with little or no Internet you research them effectively. experience. No registration required.

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Introduction to eBooks Word, Excel and Discover how to access Toronto Public Library’s eBook collections. PowerPoint Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. eBook Basics Get to know the Library's eBook collections, watch Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File demonstrations on downloading eBooks to eReaders and Learn to open Word, create a document and save a file. mobile devices, and stream eBook content to computers. An introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 in two sessions.

Word Basics Part II: Formatting Learn to edit and format text, use bullets and more. An Email and Social introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 in two sessions.

Networking Excel Basics Connect with your first email account or through social Learn to open, create and edit a simple table using networking websites. Microsoft Excel 2007.

Email Made Easy PowerPoint Basics Learn to use Web-based email services, set up a free email Learn to open, create and edit presentations using account and send your first message. Basic keyboarding Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. and mouse skills required.

Social Networking Discover new ways of creating and sharing information on the Internet, including wikis, blogs, photo sharing and social networks.

DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO Programs take place in the Learning Centre. To register, call 416-393-7209 (unless noted).

Digital Design Studio Basics Drop-in Digital Design II: Websites An unstructured session to practise your Adobe Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos Photoshop and Dreamweaver skills. Bring your digital using Dreamweaver. Required prerequisite: Digital photos and files. No registration required. Design Studio Basics I.

Toronto Reference Sept. 5, Oct. 10, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 1 pm Toronto Reference Sept. 11, 14, Oct. 9, 20, Nov. 13, Dec. 10 10 am Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 12, Dec. 1 10 am Digital Design III: Imaging Digital Design I: Scanning and Emailing Everything you need to know about digital Learn to scan documents, use Photoshop and email photography using Photoshop. Learn about resolution them as attachments, design business cards and and mega pixels for quality photos, and safe storage of letterhead. photos.

Toronto Reference Sept. 8, 25, Oct. 2, 23, Nov. 6, 19, Dec. 4 10 am Toronto Reference Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 17, 27, Dec. 11 10 am

Open Source Software: An Introduction Gadgets: Staff Favourite Devices & Apps Learn about some amazing free resources available online. Staff demonstrate the iPad, iPhone, Kobo, Creative Zen We focus on software that match Microsoft Office, Adobe and Nano, and introduce downloading books, music and Photoshop, Illustrator and anti-virus computer programs. movies.

Toronto Reference Sept. 10, Oct. 29, Nov. 20 10 am Toronto Reference Oct. 25, Nov. 29 2 pm Expand your horizons culture, arts & with concerts, exhibits, entertainment discussions and more.

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

FEATURED PROGRAMS

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.

Thought Exchange Performing Arts Talks You learn something new every day ­— especially Check out the local theatre scene at the library, if you come to these lively, interactive lectures on in these lectures presented in partnership with everything from art to astrophysics and from Greek Nightwood Theatre, Studio 180 Theatre, Tarragon philosophy to Madonna, pages 30-31. Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille, page 27.

Make Some Noise MAP Family Saturdays Discover and celebrate Toronto’s electronic music The Sun Life Financial Musuem + Arts Pass (MAP) lets scene, page 28. you visit Toronto’s museums for free. And now, the museums are coming to the library, page 29. The Human Library Step into someone else’s shoes. Borrow a human book for a one-on-one conversation, page 28. Plus lectures, exhibits, discussions, and more great programs at your branch.

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CultuRe Days @ the libRaRy

Toronto Public Library partners with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network to offer more than 40 free programs at 43 branches across the city, on Fri. Sept. 28 and Sat. Sept. 29.

For complete listings, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/culturedays.

Inspired by Wire Quintessential Bellydance Learn the basics of wire sculpting and Discover the sinuous beauty of bellydancing weaving. in this step-by-step demonstration. Fri. Sept. 28, 1:30 pm Fri. Sept. 28, 1 pm York Woods Highland Creek

Sat. Sept. 29, 2 pm Sat. Sept. 29, 10:30 am Northern District Agincourt

Sat. Sept. 29, 2 pm junctQín keyboard collective Don Mills Storytime for all ages with piano and squeaky objects! Saints and Sinners Sat. Sept. 29, 2 pm Be entertained by a troupe of Elizabethan- S. Walter Stewart style wandering puppeteers in authentic period costumes. Sat. Sept. 29, 11 am Dufferin/St. Clair

Sat. Sept. 29, 2 pm College/Shaw

Photo: Lindsay Lozon, Styled by LIZPR

For this massive, cross-country celebration of arts and culture, you are invited to come behind the scenes and discover the world of artists, musicians, curators and designers at work in their communities. For all Culture Days programs, visit culturedays.ca.

Royal FanFaRe

View materials from our Special Collections that showcase royal weddings, coronations, birthdays, funerals, and state visits of British and European royals from the 16th to the 20th century. Festival books, royal collectibles, toys and games, demonstrate how the public has commemorated these grand state occasions. September 22 to December 2 Toronto Reference Library, TD Gallery

Her Majesty, Queen Victoria’s Visit to the City on the 9th of Novbr 1837. Plate signed by G. B. Campion. Reports relating to the entertainment of Her Majesty the Queen, in the Guildhall of the City of London, on Lord Mayor’s Day 1837. London: Arthur Taylor, 1838.

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On Stage theatre artS SerieS

Celebrate Toronto’s fall theatre season with an insider’s view of five intriguing plays.

Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium

The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer The Arsonists by Max Frisch The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood Guest Speaker: Joel Greenberg, Artistic Guest Speaker: Morris Panych, Director, Guest Speaker: Kelly Thornton, Artistic Director, Studio 180 Theatre. Presented Canadian Stage Company. Director, Nightwood Theatre. in association with Buddies in Bad Times Mon. Nov. 26, 7 pm Mon. Dec. 10, 7 pm Theatre.

Mon. Nov. 5, 7 pm Shakespeare’s Nigga by Joseph Jomo Pierre The Little Years by John Mighton Guest Speaker: Philip Akin, Artistic Guest Speakers: John Mighton, Playwright Director, Obsidian Theatre. Presented in and Erin Brubacher, Director of Education association with Theatre Passe Muraille and and Outreach, Tarragon Theatre. 3D Atomic. Mon. Nov. 12, 7 pm Mon. Dec. 3, 7 pm

Opera & muSiC

All programs at North York Central Library, Auditorium. To register, call 416-395-5639.

Canadian Opera tafelmuSik talk COmpany: Opera talkS Handel’s Messiah with Ivars Taurins Members of the Canadian Opera Company Tafelmusik Choir Director Ivars Taurins on provide insight into the operas being the history and music of Handel’s Messiah, presented in their 2012/2013 season. a perennial favorite of music lovers since the 18th century. Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Thurs. Nov. 1, 7 pm A glimpse into Strauss’s effervescent comic operetta, Die Fledermaus, which will be presented in a new production that tOrOntO SymphOny conjures up early 20th-century Vienna. OrCheStra preSentS Thurs. Oct. 4, 7 pm muSiCal ChatS

The Brothers Grimm by Dean Burry Haydn Symphony No. 101 “The Clock” & Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Composer Dean Burry on how his opera for children became the most performed Classical music expert Rick Phillips on two Canadian opera of all time. incredible classical works. Thurs. Dec. 6, 7 pm Thurs. Oct. 18, 7 pm

Photo courtesy: Canadian Opera Company. CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

For more programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise.

Kontravoid: Live In the Stacks Northern Touch: Drake and the Rise of The Revenge of Rave Come dance to Canadian Hip Hop NOW music editor and Toronto dystopic Dalton Higgins discusses acclaimed DJ Benjamin Boles electronic his latest book Far From discusses how electronic songwriter Over, about Drake and the music has influenced both Kontravoid. growth of the Canadian Hip popular music and popular culture. Registration begins Fri. Nov. 9, Hop community. October 1. Call 8 pm Thurs. Sept. 20, 7 pm 416-393-7674. Bloor/Gladstone Malvern Wed. Nov. 21, 7 pm Bloor/Gladstone Then & Now: Tales of Toronto’s Nightlife The Grid contributor and acclaimed DJ Denise Benson Photo: Norman Wong discusses Toronto’s club and dance music trends through the decades. Registration Borrow CDs by local and Canadian begins October 1. Call artists — electronic, hip-hop, rock, 416-393-7674. pop, punk and more. Wed. Nov. 7, 7 pm Thanks to Soundscapes and Exclaim! for Read the latest books about music. Bloor/Gladstone supporting local music at the library. torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise.

Human Library

Step into someone else’s shoes with the Human Library program.

Borrow a human book for a half hour one- In addition, several branches will on-one conversation — and meet: feature human books focused on • Inspiring entrepreneurs and small the newcomer experience. business owners • Police officers, war veterans and other For details and to learn more heroes in your community about all our human books, • Visionaries who enliven our city and visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ other fascinating people humanlibrary. Sat. Oct. 20, Noon – 5 pm • North York Central Library • Toronto Reference Library

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SUN LIFE FINANCIAL Family SaturdayS mapM USEUM+ A RTS PASS

The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets anyone with a valid adult library card borrow a family pass to one of several Toronto museums for free. And the museums are coming to the library! On Saturdays in October and November, library branches around the city will have crafts, games, artifacts and activities from Toronto’s top attractions. Programs last an hour, and suit kids 5-12 and their caregivers.

Black Creek Pioneer Village Museum of Inuit Art Toronto Historic Museums: Learn to tease, card and spin wool. Take Touch museum artifacts, play traditional Colborne Lodge in High Park home your own woollen bracelet. Inuit games and make your own piece of Hear a real-life story of high seas adventure art. Sat. Oct. 20, 2 pm followed by Victorian circle games, toys Parliament Street* Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm and riddles. North York Central Library* Sat. Oct. 27, 2 pm Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm New Toronto* Sat. Nov. 10, 2 pm Oakwood Village* Annette Street* Sat. Nov. 24, 10 am Casa Loma Sat. Nov. 17, 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale* Yorkville* Learn what it takes to be a knight, and see Sat. Nov. 24, 2 pm a real lance and the many tools a knight Forest Hill* used. Royal Ontario Museum Sat. Oct. 6, 2 pm Examine dinosaur specimens and make a Toronto Historic Museums: Palmerston dinosaur craft to take home. Scarborough Museum Sat. Nov. 10, 2 pm Sat. Oct. 20, 2 pm Enjoy games, toys, and stories as you Richview* Lillian H. Smith* discover Scarborough’s past. Sat. Nov. 17, 3:30 pm Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm Sat. Oct. 20, 2 pm Bridlewood* Sanderson* Highland Creek* Sat. Oct. 27, 2 pm Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Textile Museum of Canada Woodside Square* Work with the Museum’s talented potters Learn about how cloth is made and make a Sat. Nov. 10, 2 pm to make clay gargoyles. colourful bookmark. Steeles* Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm Sat. Nov. 3, 2 pm Barbara Frum* Weston Toronto Historic Museums: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Sat. Nov. 17, 2 pm Sat. Nov. 17, 10:30 am Bendale Parkdale Learn how kids lived and played 100 years ago in Toronto. Create a take-home craft. Sat. Oct. 13, 2 pm Pape/Danforth* Sat. Nov. 3, 1 pm Thorncliffe

The MAP program is generously sponsored by * Call the branch to register.

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thought exChange arts and Culture

programs For the Constantly Curious Experts give insights into iconic authors and artists and great works of literature and art.

Dante Alighieri and the Divine CosmiC Frontiers Comedy Dr. Jenna Sunkenberg Presented with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Mon. Sept. 10, 6:30 pm the University of Toronto. Deer Park

The Lives of Stars Evolution of Galaxies over Dickens’ Great Expectations Dr. Michael Reid on how stars are born, live Cosmic Time John Baird and die. Dr. David Law on the birth and growth Thurs. Sept. 20, 2 pm Wed. Oct. 10, 2 pm of galaxies. Deer Park Deer Park Thurs. Nov. 15, 7 pm Deer Park Dangerous Work: The Young Small Stars, Big Explosions and Vast Arthur Conan Doyle’s Diary of Arctic Distances The Quest for Dark Matter Adventure Kelly Lepo on how astronomers use Dr. Anne-Marie Weijmans on this Jon Lellenberg supernovas to understand the universe. mysterious cosmic compound. Thurs. Oct. 11, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 7, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 21, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library, Danforth/Coxwell Barbara Frum Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Thurs. Nov. 15, 7 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Frida and Diego: Passions, Politics and Painting David Wistow exploring evolution Wed. Oct. 17, 6:30 pm Deer Park

Frontline scientists shed light on evolution through the study of Dickens and William Morris diverse life forms. Presented with University of Toronto. Rob Breton Co-sponsored by the William Chasing Electric Fish in the Amazon Eggs, Nests and Baby Dinosaurs: Morris Society of Canada. New Discoveries from South Africa Nathan Lovejoy, Associate Professor of Thurs. Nov. 15, 7 pm Biological Sciences David Evans, Curator of Vertebrate Toronto Reference Library, Wed. Oct. 24, 7 pm Palaeontology, Royal Ontario Museum Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Danforth/Coxwell and Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology 500th Anniversary Plant-Killing Ants and Other Tales Wed. Nov. 21, 7 pm of the Sistine Chapel Danforth/Coxwell of Cooperation from the Peruvian Francis Broun Rainforest Mon. Nov. 26, 7 pm Northern District Tues. Nov. 20, Megan Frederickson, Assistant Professor of 6:30 pm Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Deer Park The Evolution Revolution: Why Thurs. Nov. 15, 7 pm Darwin’s Insights Matter Today Palmerston Spencer Barrett, University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Evolutionary Genetics Tues. Dec. 4, 7 pm North York Central Library

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crimes against art

Lawyer Bonnie Czegledi on the cultural, History and social sciences historical and economic impact of art crimes, such as theft, forgery, fakes and looting. Celebrity Humanitarianism: The Ideology of Tues. Oct. 2, 6:30 pm Global Charity Deer Park Professor Ilan Kapoor on the charitable works of celebrities — like Bono, Angelina Jolie and Madonna — and whether they serve their intended purpose. Tues. Oct. 9, 1 pm Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium tHe essential greek The Strange Case of Mr. B and Islamic History Month PHilosoPHies Doctor Clarke Professor Todd Lawson on the Qur’an and Learn about the “monster” who stalked the mystical dimension of Islamic history. eastern Ontario in the 1800s and how the Presented with Jonathan Salem- Tues. Oct. 30, 7 pm father of Canadian psychiatry influenced Wiseman at Locke Branch. Toronto Reference Library, the creation of a provincial institution for Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium the criminally insane. Plato’s Philosophical Tues. Oct. 23, 1 pm Canadians and the Campaign in Burma Revolution Toronto Reference Library, Thurs. Sept. 13, 6:30 pm Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Professor Bob Farquharson on his experiences in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Aristotle and Maps of Meaning: The Architecture Tues. Nov. 6, 1 pm Greek Science of Belief Toronto Reference Library, Thurs. Sept. 20, Jordan B. Peterson on the connection Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium 6:30 pm between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths and religious stories have long Haiti’s New Dictatorship Epicurus and the narrated. Justin Podur on his new book, Haiti’s New Pursuit of Happiness Mon. Oct. 29, 6:30 pm Dictatorship: The Coup, the Earthquake Thurs. Sept. 27, 6:30 pm North York Central Library and the UN Occupation — based on his field research in the country. Thurs. Nov. 22, 1 pm Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium toronto’s tamil glenn gould (1932-1982): Slavery in African History literary voices an aPPreciation Dr. Martin Klein on the history of slavery. Tues. Dec. 4, 1 pm Explore the work of Canadian Tamil writers Sound Advice’s Rick Phillips on the mind Toronto Reference Library, shaped by the war and repression that and music of renowned Canadian pianist Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium brought the Tamil people here. With short- Glenn Gould. Registration is required. Call story writer Appadurai Muttulingam, poet or visit the branch. and playwright R. Cheran, director Dushy Wed. Oct. 24 and 31, 6:30 pm Gnanapragasam and Professor Chelva Runnymede Kanaganayakam. Co-sponsored by Toronto Review of Books. Plus many more events Sat. Oct. 20, 1 pm Malvern Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ thoughtexchange for details.

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In the Midst of Angels Culture, Arts & Journey through the famous cemeteries of Paris, Milan, Genoa and Buenos Aires. Photographer and author Entertainment Pamela Williams presents a slide talk on late nineteenth century European figurative sculpture, featuring highly Just Classics romantic and dramatic statues photographed in black and white. Williams is the author of three books of cemetery A series of classic films: Butch Cassidy and The Sundance photographs: Death Divine, Last Kiss, and In the Midst of Kid (Sept. 7), Strangers On A Train (Oct. 12), Paths Of Glory Angels. (Nov. 9), It's A Wonderful Life (Dec. 7). Don Mills* September 19 7 pm Don Mills Sept. 7, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 2 pm Films with Risa Shuman Tea and Movies Films introduced by Risa Shuman, CBC Sunday Edition film Enjoy a variety of films in the auditorium followed by commentator and former TVOntario Saturday Night at the refreshments. Movies senior producer. North York Central Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 21 2 pm Runnymede Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 6 pm

North York Film Club Brazilian Film Festival Watch a movie and stay after to discuss (time permitting). Join BRAFFTv for a film as part of the 2012 Brazilian Film Admission is free. Films take place in the auditorium. Festival. North York Central Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 6 pm Palmerston September 20 6 pm

Movies at the Library Travel Talk Join us for classics, new releases, documentaries and movies Join us for a virtual tour on the beautiful fishing villages of of the season. Don’t forget to bring a snack. For movie Newfoundland (Sept. 20), Toronto's haunted places titles, call or visit the branch. Space is limited. Check with (Oct. 25), and a road trip through Arizona, from Camelback the branch to find out if tickets are required for admission. Mountain to The Grand Canyon (Nov. 22). Tickets are free and can be picked up 30 minutes before the show. Rexdale Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 7 pm

Taylor Memorial Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 1:30 pm Roma Interpretation of Western Classical Music Sanderson Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 5 pm Barbara Frum Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 2 pm Julius Csoka and Elemer put a different spin on well-known Eglinton Square Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 1:30 pm classical and jazz music drawing from musical pieces from Danforth/Coxwell Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 20 1 pm America, Russia and Europe.

Port Union Mondays, Oct. 15-Nov. 26 6 pm Barbara Frum October 17 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 13 6 pm Palmerston Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 13 6 pm Stand-up Comedy and Music Featuring Jack Garson A Life Vibrantly Lived An entertaining infusion of music and laughter featuring Jack Garson. Jack impersonates beloved artists from the A talk about the life of Adele Koehnke, the granddaughter past including Elvis and Sinatra. He provides sing-a-long of Doris Speirs, who was keenly active in Toronto's early art sessions, music from around the world and clean jokes that community and exhibited her own work with the Group of will have you laughing and singing out of your seat! Seven. Barbara Frum October 18 2 pm Don Mills* September 14 2 pm

Classic Movie Musicals Sing and feel good this summer by joining us for classic movie musicals.

Barbara Frum Sept. 19, Oct. 3 10:30 am

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Armchair Travel Movie: Human Traffic A slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Patterson: A hip, adrenaline-pumped comedy about one wild Australia (Oct. 19), Southern France (Nov. 14), and weekend in the lives of five young friends, and how their Jordan (Nov. 16). latest raved-up adventure just might change their outlook before the next weekend arrives! For Jip, Lulu, Koop, Hillcrest Oct. 19, Nov. 16 1:30 pm Nina and Moff, workdays are merely the dreary downtime Don Mills Nov. 14 2 pm between frenetic 48-hour binges of clubbing, pubbing and partying without rules or limits. Rated 14A. Literary Speed Dating Bloor/Gladstone November 21 5 pm Ditch the clubs for one night and check out why people around the world have been raving about literary speed dating. Bring your favourite book, CD or DVD to discuss Perth/Dupont’s 35th Anniversary with other like-minded singles. For ages 19-35. Help us celebrate our 35th year as Toronto's first storefront library. Join us for cake and memories. Bloor/Gladstone* October 24 6 pm Perth/Dupont November 23 12 pm Luigi Romanelli: His Life and Music Luigi Romanelli, son of the Italian-born harpist Joseph Barbara Frum Branch: 50 Years Young Romanelli, was one of Canada's most popular orchestra Celebrate with us our golden anniversary and 50 years in leaders and violinists from the early 1900s. Hear his music the community. and learn about his life. Barbara Frum November 29 6:30 pm Dufferin/St. Clair October 25 1:30 pm Chanukah Concert Live NFB Film: The Mystery of Mazo de La Roche Experience the legacy of the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir. Join us for a special Women's History Month film screening, Since 1925, the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir has been active presented in co-operation with Swansea Town Hall. Maya in Yiddish cultural music. This year’s concert includes Gallus introduces her National Film Board documentary songs from their current repertoire including traditional film, The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche. Chanukah songs sung in both English and Yiddish.

Swansea Memorial October 25 7 pm Barbara Frum December 12 7 pm

Movie: Groove San Francisco's rave scene is exposed in this exciting independent drama from writer-director Greg Harrison. Colin Turner invites his brother David, a struggling writer, Culture, Arts & to a party named Groove, sending both brothers on an adventure they will never forget. Rated AA. Entertainment in French Bloor/Gladstone November 7 5 pm French Conversation Circle Roma Violin and Guitar Concert If you are a student studying French, or simply an adult Modern Gallery duo performs classical, jazz and world who wants to practise your French, come and join our music with a Roma flair. informal group, have fun and learn. Note: This is not a Gerrard/Ashdale November 8 7 pm French class.

Senior Women's Afternoon at the Movies Agincourt Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6 4 pm The Iron Lady (2011), starring Meryl Streep in an award- winning performance, relates the story of Margaret Thatcher's life and her career as the British Prime Minister in the 1980s. Presented in partnership with The Older Women's Network. 105 minutes. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.

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Meurtre littéraire-composez l'étoile pour être la Puppet Shows vedette These puppet shows are based on various children’s books, Qui a tué la bibliothécaire? Venez-vous joindre aux Halloween or Christmas stories. Space may be limited. productions Nemesis pour une pièce de théâtre interactive Check with the branch to find out if tickets are required des plus mystérieuse! Tel un diner-théâtre, mais sans for admission. Tickets are free and can be picked up 30 bouffe, les partipants sont invités à suivre l'intrigue et à minutes before the show. Call the branch for more details. déterminer qui, dans l'audience, est le coupable. N'oubliez Dufferin/St. Clair September 29 11 am pas votre téléphone mobile que vous pouvez utiliser pour Oakwood Village Sept. 29, Dec. 1 2 pm participer. Alderwood October 18 7 pm North York Central September 29 2 pm, 2:45 pm Long Branch Oct. 23, Dec. 4 7 pm Dawes Road October 27 3 pm French Film Series Forest Hill October 27 10:15 am S. Walter Stewart Oct. 27, Dec. 15 10:30 am A series of three contemporary French films hosted by Pape/Danforth November 16 2 pm Marcelle Lean, executive director and founder of Toronto's Perth/Dupont December 1 1 pm Cinéfranco Festival. Each movie is in original French version Forest Hill December 8 10:15 am with English subtitles. Program takes place in Elizabeth Don Mills December 15 11 am Beeton Auditorium. Dawes Road December 21 4:30 pm Toronto Reference Oct. 13, 20, Nov. 3 1 pm Free to be You and Me Un Aprés-midi au Cinéma Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this groundbreaking Le film sera suivi d'une discussion avec Marcelle Lean, phenomenon and rediscover what made it so fun! We’ll be Directrice de Cinéfranco. presenting pieces as puppet shows, stories told aloud, and songs and poems that you can sing along with. Free tickets North York Central October 27 2 pm for admission are available one week in advance.

Bloor/Gladstone November 10 2 pm KIDS & FAMILIES Exploring Literature Through the Arts Family Films A workshop for ages 4-8 to have fun acting out stories Drop in and watch movies suitable for the whole family. or poems using props and costumes, all set to live music. For movie titles, call or visit the branch. Space is limited. Children are introduced to note values as well as varying Check with the branch to find out if tickets are required moods in music. Afterwards, they get to draw pictures of for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 minutes elements that are presented in the show. Presented by the before the show. Metropolitan School of the Arts.

McGregor Park Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 6-Dec. 8, 22 2 pm Pape/Danforth* November 10 2 pm Kennedy/Eglinton Saturdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 27 2 pm Malvern Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 10 am Jingle Bell Time Parkdale Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 6 pm Celebrate the season and sing along with well-known Sanderson Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 2 pm holiday songs. Steeles Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 11 am Don Mills December 8 11 am S. Walter Stewart Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 29 2 pm Wychwood December 8 2 pm Woodside Square Sept. 15, Oct. 13, 20, Nov. 16, 24, Dec. 7, 15, 29 2 pm Eglinton Square Oct. 27, Dec. 15 2 pm York Woods December 15 2 pm Morningside Nov. 16, Dec. 7 2 pm Humber Summit November 24 2 pm Family Christmas Carolling Pape/Danforth December 7 2 pm Come and sing holiday classics. Everyone is welcome. Don Mills December 27 2 pm Tickets required for Pape/Danforth, which are free and Palmerston December 27 2 pm available 30 minutes before the program.

Cliffcrest December 15 9 am-5 pm Pape/Danforth December 18 10:30 am

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Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at 14 branches throughout the city. For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits.

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Soul to Seoul Folk Tradition of Peace and Beauty Members’ Show City Lights: Urban by Vicenza Rotulo India Within Art by Brush & Palette Landscapes in Oil OSBORNE COLLECTION OF Deer Park by Nidhika Singh by Tai Kim Group by Olga Muzychko Woodside Square Runnymede Richview Northern District EARLY CHILDREN’S BOOkS at Lillian H. Smith Branch

A City in Earnest Secret Garden East York/Toronto Dwellers and Nature: Wool by Andrew by Edward in Black and Cityscapes Paintings Bonnycastle Cheung White by Nena & Tom by Gina Barakov Leaside Yorkville by Susan Lappin Jankovic Oakwood Village S. Walter Stewart Runnymede Library and Arts Centre

Espaliered When the Green Canadian Writers Cyber Patch by Penelope Keith OCTOBER Fades by Sam Kanga Transformations Mimico Centennial by Joseph Cheung Yorkville by Ruth Wilgress Mondo Curio Woodside Square Richview by Paul Cook Don Mills Three Cities within Out Here Toronto NOVEMBER DECEMBER by Marcela Lucero by David Runnymede Hulchanski Landscapes, Nostalgia and Adventures of North York Central Structures and Reality Scissors Water by Babul by Sofia Paintings by Ousama Abdel Mahmood Kanibolotskaia Along the Bloor- by Jude Ifesieh Rahman Don Mills Deer Park Danforth Northern District Leaside by David Bowring www.spider Land Escape Water Meets S. Walter Stewart The house in The by Kye Marshall by Cynthia Dudley Imagination Woods: Magical Northern District Leaside by Jenny Zhan Paintings from Don Mills Pieces of Life Tales of The Southeast Asia Coming Together BroThers griMM by Patricia F. by Hanifa Goldblatt Black and White Spirits of Joy For the Love of Mamujee Oakwood Village Photography by Tanya Besedina Graffiti Yorkville Nibble at the witch’s candy cottage! Library and Arts Centre by Ruth Fernandes Mimico Centennial by Tineke Spin straw into gold! Climb the glass mountain! This enchanting exhibit It Took an Age or Oakwood Village Jorritsma of children’s books and art marks the Library and Arts Centre Mimico Centennial Two to Get Home 200th anniversary of Grimms’ fairy by Jim Bravo tales. Join us in celebrating the magic Richview Around the World Colours of We Are Love of “Once upon a time.” by Sandra & Bob Flowers by Evguenia September 8–December 8 Hawkins by Mark Tearle Cheinis North York Central North York Central Richview Illustration by Kay Nielsen from Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925.

Illustration by Kay Nielsen from Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925. community art

Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at 14 branches throughout the city. For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits.

SEPTEMBER

Soul to Seoul Folk Tradition of Peace and Beauty Members’ Show City Lights: Urban by Vicenza Rotulo India Within Art by Brush & Palette Landscapes in Oil OSBORNE COLLECTION OF Deer Park by Nidhika Singh by Tai Kim Group by Olga Muzychko Woodside Square Runnymede Richview Northern District EARLY CHILDREN’S BOOkS at Lillian H. Smith Branch

A City in Earnest Secret Garden East York/Toronto Dwellers and Nature: Wool by Andrew by Edward in Black and Cityscapes Paintings Bonnycastle Cheung White by Nena & Tom by Gina Barakov Leaside Yorkville by Susan Lappin Jankovic Oakwood Village S. Walter Stewart Runnymede Library and Arts Centre

Espaliered When the Green Canadian Writers Cyber Patch by Penelope Keith OCTOBER Fades by Sam Kanga Transformations Mimico Centennial by Joseph Cheung Yorkville by Ruth Wilgress Mondo Curio Woodside Square Richview by Paul Cook Don Mills Three Cities within Out Here Toronto NOVEMBER DECEMBER by Marcela Lucero by David Runnymede Hulchanski Landscapes, Nostalgia and Adventures of North York Central Structures and Reality Scissors Water by Babul by Sofia Paintings by Ousama Abdel Mahmood Kanibolotskaia Along the Bloor- by Jude Ifesieh Rahman Don Mills Deer Park Danforth Northern District Leaside by David Bowring www.spider Land Escape Water Meets S. Walter Stewart The house in The by Kye Marshall by Cynthia Dudley Imagination Woods: Magical Northern District Leaside by Jenny Zhan Paintings from Don Mills Pieces of Life Tales of The Southeast Asia Coming Together BroThers griMM by Patricia F. by Hanifa Goldblatt Black and White Spirits of Joy For the Love of Mamujee Oakwood Village Photography by Tanya Besedina Graffiti Yorkville Nibble at the witch’s candy cottage! Library and Arts Centre by Ruth Fernandes Mimico Centennial by Tineke Spin straw into gold! Climb the glass mountain! This enchanting exhibit It Took an Age or Oakwood Village Jorritsma of children’s books and art marks the Library and Arts Centre Mimico Centennial Two to Get Home 200th anniversary of Grimms’ fairy by Jim Bravo tales. Join us in celebrating the magic Richview Around the World Colours of We Are Love of “Once upon a time.” by Sandra & Bob Flowers by Evguenia September 8–December 8 Hawkins by Mark Tearle Cheinis North York Central North York Central Richview Illustration by Kay Nielsen from Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925.

Illustration by Kay Nielsen from Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925. Find ESL classes, conversation circles and ESL & materials in your own language to help you get NEWCOMERS settled in your new home.

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TOEFL Preparation Class English Language This class helps you prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You Learning must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to join. Bring identification with address and proof of your English Language Classes status in Canada to the first class. For more information call the Toronto District School Board 416-338-4300. Program Classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to help takes place in Room 1. you with your English language skills and to learn about Canadian culture. This program also helps students get North York Central Tuesdays, Thursdays Sept. 4-Dec. 20 6 pm ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - a test that is for university admission. Programs are by Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District English Conversation Circle School Board. Ongoing registration. Call the branch to Practise your conversation skills, make new friends, and find out what class levels are offered. There is no day care learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years offered. of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to Brookbanks Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 13 1 pm participate. This program is co-sponsored by community Dawes Road Tuesday-Thursday Sept. 4-Dec. 20 9:30 am agencies and/or Citizenship & Immigration Cananda.

Goldhawk Park Monday-Thursday, Sept. 4-Dec. 19 10 am, 11:30 am North York Central Wednesdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 12 6 pm North York Central Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sept. 4-Dec. 21 9:30 am Gerrard/Ashdale Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 11 2 pm Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 9 am Danforth/Coxwell Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 29 6 pm Pleasant View Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 27 9:30 am, 11:30 am Agincourt Thursdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 22 6 pm Sanderson Monday-Friday, Sept. 4-Dec. 21 9:30 am York Woods Saturdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 22 9:30 am Meet and Speak Steps to English Fluency Practise your English conversation skills with others. Special guest speakers are invited from time to time. Come and join our talks about Canadian life, culture and traditions. Centennial Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 10 am Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 13 4 pm English Conversation Circle for Immigrant Professionals For internationally-trained professionals seeking work in their field in Canada.

Danforth/Coxwell Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 3 6 pm

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English as a Second Language Classes for Seniors Canada My New Home: Literature, Art, Culture and A drop-in program teaching basic English to older adults. Traditions Come and participate in readings and discussions about Woodside Square Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 2 pm Canada.

ESL Reading Circle Centennial Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 4 pm Practise your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. Program takes Tenants’ Rights place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Are you being evicted? Having trouble with repairs being done at your place? Find out what your rights are as a Toronto Reference Sept. 28, Oct. 12, 26, Nov. 9 2 pm tenant and have your questions answered.

Mimico Centennial September 18 5 pm

5-day Culturelink Job Search Workshops Settlement Programs A career counselor helps newcomers who are permanent residents, convention refugees or live-in caregivers with developing a professional resumé and cover letter, job Citizenship Mentoring Circle interview techniques, understanding the Canadian labour A 10-week mentoring program for newcomers which market and work place culture. To register, call 416-395- covers all topics of the book Discovering Canada in 5613. Program takes place in Room 2/3. preparation for their citizenship test. North York Central Monday-Friday, Oct. 22-26, Nov. 26-30 9:30 am Lillian H. Smith Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Nov. 5 6 pm North York Central Mondays, Sept. 10-Nov. 19 6 pm Survive, Revive, Thrive: Create the Job You Want Burrows Hall Thursdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 20 6 pm Let the great job find you. This workshop identifies some creative and unconventional job search methods to assist Business Communication Circle you with your job search.

Improve your business communication skills and Agincourt* October 25 10 am better understand the Canadian workplace culture by participating in this weekly group meeting. Co-sponsored with MicroSkills.

Bridlewood* Wednesday, Sept. 5-19, Oct. 10, Dec. 26 3 pm

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• English Classes: Language classes and conversation circles for any age, not just for library settlement students. • ESL & Fun Programs for Kids: Reading programs services and storytimes in English and other languages. One-on-one help for newcomers with • Job Training & Certification: Programs, resources settlement needs, offered in many languages. and free computers to get online and use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To find out if your local library offers • Living in Toronto: Our library settlement workers settlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 can help you get started in Toronto and Canada. or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada and click on Living in Toronto. torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada Funded by

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Small Business Info Session ESL & Newcomer Find out how to set up a small business in Canada, and Programs in Other how to manage and finance it. Bridlewood* September 20 6 pm

Languages Ontario Wills

These programs are all in Mandarin. An overview of wills and taxes, power of attorney and estates. English Classes for Mandarin-speaking Seniors Bridlewood* October 16 1:30 pm Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic and intermediate Financial Management for Newcomers to Canada conversation classes in everyday English and information on Canadian culture. Find out how to manage your money and invest in the Canadian market. Hillcrest Wednesdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 12 1 pm Agincourt* Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 10 am Bridlewood* November 8 6 pm

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Christmas at Mimico Winter Festival A Christmas celebration for newcomers. Celebrate winter festivals from around the world with performances. Mimico Centennial December 15 11 am Bridlewood* December 22 1 pm

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Bellydancing at Woodside Square Branch

ADULTS Yoga & Meditation Wellness Programs

Yoga and Meditation Naturopathic Medicine Try some basic meditation techniques and simple exercises Naturopathic medicine doctor and certified Bowen to help manage stress and anxiety, restore your sense of therapist Barbara Weiss introduces you to naturopathy. well-being. Bring a mat or towel. Topics for discussion include: principles that ground and guide naturopathy, the modalities that are used (such as Highland Creek* Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 11 am traditional Chinese medicine, botanicals, homeopathy, Main Street Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 11 am clinical nutrition and physical medicine) and the types of Woodside Square* November 19 7 pm patients and conditions that can be treated. Meditation Workshops Barbara Frum September 19 2 pm Stress management through restorative meditation. Zumba! Includes 20 minutes of meditation and 40 minutes of stress- relieving exercises. Bring your own mat or towel. Funky Latin rhythms mixed with easy to follow moves create a dance program that take your breath away. Learn Oakwood Village* Saturday, Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10, 24 11 am the basics of Zumba in this introductory class with Zumba specialist Amanda Grant. Memory and Aging Don Mills September 20 7 pm What happens to our memory when we age? Topics include: how our brains support memory, different types of Tuberculosis Prevention memory, and factors that affect brain function. Get information about tuberculosis, how to prevent it, and Taylor Memorial September 12 2 pm treat it. Emotional Fitness Fun Riverdale September 20 10 am Feeling tired? When you feel stressful emotions like Laughter Yoga anxiety, worry, anger or frustration, they zap the energy right out of you. It’s possible to change that with Find out the physical, emotional and social benefits of meditative strategies. laughter exercises and yoga breathing and how they can transform your life. Taylor Memorial September 25 7 pm Bloor/Gladstone October 11 7 pm Eatonville* Sept. 24, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 2 pm Barbara Frum* October 3 6:30 pm

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boomers & beyond The power of positive aging. Presented in partnership with Baycrest’s Anne and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library and Toronto Council on Aging.

Unless specified, programs take place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium at the Toronto Reference Library.

The Incredible Aging Brain: How it Works and Enlightened Eating How to Keep it Sharp Consulting dietician-nutritionist and bestselling author Gain insight into how the brain allows us to perceive Rosie Schwartz sorts through the fact and fiction on and remember the world around us, as well as how it is a number of hot nutrition topics ranging from waist changed by the aging process. Practical information and management and food for thought, to the real deal techniques on how to maintain these functions of the on supplements. Healthy eating is not just about brain, especially memory, are discussed. preventing diseases for your tomorrows; nutritious eats should provide fuel for high energy living for your Toronto Reference September 24 1 pm todays. Ten Commandments for Safe Tropical Travel Toronto Reference November 12 2 pm

Renowned travel and tropical disease expert Dr. Jay Add Quality Years to Your Life Keystone delivers a talk on key health issues facing older adult travelers. Preparation and common Stress, anxiety, depression and brain disease can affect sense precautions allow you to travel safely to exotic day-to-day functioning. The good news – a positive destinations. attitude and activity can add quality years to life. Learn how our thoughts affect our mood and how we can Toronto Reference October 3 2 pm improve good attitude habits as we age. Explore and Engage! Toronto Reference November 26 1 pm You're selective and particular in how you wish to dedicate your time and resources. Here's an easy way to discover "positive aging" opportunities. With short presentations on lifelong learning, volunteering, travel, re-careering and special interest advocacy, along with exhibits and representatives for all of these areas, you’ll learn both why and how to engage in positive aging. Constantly curious? Check out our Program takes place in the Atrium. Thought Exchange series on pages 30-31.

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Arthritis and Falls Prevention Eating Local and Sustainable Food WoodGreen Community Services presents a workshop on Toronto Green Community talks about how food choices arthritis and falls prevention. impact the communities and environments around us. Topics covered include food miles, fair trade, food security S. Walter Stewart September 25 2 pm and the selection of healthy food. Is Playing in the Mud Good for Your Health? Bendale October 20 2 pm A seminar presented by the Department of Immunology and Let's Talk Science, University of Toronto about your Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions immune system and the hygiene hypothesis. A six-week workshop on how to better manage your pain, emotions and daily activities. Receive a copy of the book, Runnymede September 26 7 pm Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Caregivers Cliffcrest October 18 2 pm welcome. Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet Agincourt* Mondays, Oct. 22-Nov. 26 1 pm Learn how to tell if the health information you find on the Internet is reliable. See which websites we recommend. Beat the Flu Season Naturally with Aromatherapy Program takes place in the Learning Centre. A workshop with Monika Meulman of The Healing Muse about the basic tenets of aromatherapy and healing with Toronto Reference Sept. 27, Nov. 29 2 pm essential oils. Blend your own oils and create a home care spray for disinfecting and cleaning your home. Lyme Disease: An Emerging Threat to You and Your Pets Alderwood* October 22 7 pm

Lyme Disease is a growing and potentially devastating Introduction to Homeopathy condition for people and pets via disease-carrying ticks spreading through Ontario's woodlands. Attend a panel A practitioner introduces you to the principles of discussion exploring avenues for prevention, medical homeopathic medicine and its application to your health. testing, treatment and diagnosis. Program takes place in Palmerston October 23 6:30 pm the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.

Toronto Reference October 2 1:30 pm Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Health A Toronto Public Health nurse talks about the risk factors Alzheimer's Disease: Heads Up for Healthier Brains for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers, the screenings A representative from The Alzheimer Society of Toronto available and ways you can reduce your risk and stay talks about how changes we can make in our lives may healthy. reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. There Taylor Memorial* October 23 2 pm are some risk factors beyond our control such as age, but many of the risk factors are associated with lifestyle Searching the Library’s Health Databases choices. Learn to search for health information using Toronto Public Woodside Square* October 9 6:30 pm Library’s online articles on health and wellness. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Family Caregiver Wellness Toronto Reference October 24 2 pm A workshop on the many stresses inherent in the family caregiver role and strategies for maintaining caregiver Natural Solutions for Pain Relief wellness through the three C's: Centering, Connecting and Collaborating. This session would be of interest to Dr. Adrian Nasager talks about safe and effective ways of those who provide care and support for an elderly family alleviating pain and reducing or eliminating the use of member. pain medications.

Albert Campbell* October 16 2 pm Don Mills* October 26 2 pm

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Climate Change Adaptation: Protecting Health in Ontario How Toronto Public Health and the City of Toronto initiatives protect us from extreme weather. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.

Toronto Reference October 29 1:30 pm

Prepare for the Driving Test for Seniors Turning 80 A representative from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation reviews the Official Driver’s Handbook and assists you in preparing for the senior driving license test.

Albert Campbell* October 30 1 pm

Homeopathic Treatment of Colds and Flus Get remedies to keep you and your family well this winter.

Palmerston October 30 6:30 pm November 3 2 pm

Line Dancing Keep fit and have fun. Line dancing provides the perfect blend of mental and physical exertion to keep the body healthy. Learn basic and popular line dancing steps. No experience is required.

Agincourt* Tuesdays, Nov. 6-27 7 pm

Managing Your Diabetes Self-management and prevention information for adults with Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes. Learn about the roles of nutrition, exercise, medication and blood sugar monitoring in self- management and how to live a healthy and active life with Type 2 diabetes. Program takes place in Room 2/3.

North York Central November 6 7 pm

A Happy Immune System, a Happy You There are a number of things in life that either add or take away from our health. The better we understand what keeps us well, the more empowered we become to take How far away does an animal better care of ourselves. have to be before you help? Eatonville* November 12 2 pm

Food and Mood A holistic nutritionist and homeopath talks about the connection between the foods we eat and the way we feel emotionally.

Eatonville* November 26 2 pm

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Diabetes Workshop Teens Presented by WoodGreen Community Services. Babysitting Course with St. John's Ambulance S. Walter Stewart November 27 2 pm For ages 11-15. Fee: $35. To register, call St. John Healthy Holiday Eating Ambulance at 416-967-4244, Ext. 255 and quote course registration number #1-213356371. Nutrition Practitioner Lucille Poulin provides you with "healthy information" so that you may enjoy the holidays Forest Hill September 15 9:30 am without putting on those extra pounds. At Home Alone Woodside Square* December 3 7 pm A fun, family workshop that teaches safety measures to Decluttering Your Mind and Spaces children and teenagers ages 10-14 who are alone at home. This workshop is designed to clear your mind and give Palmerston* September 27 6 pm you new perspectives on personal spaces both inside and out. Learn some very Zen ways to overcome being Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course overwhelmed by clutter so you can work effectively. Enjoy Meet the challenges of babysitting and develop skills to an energetic, interactive workshop on how to identify self cope with common emergencies, prevent injuries and keep delay and escape mechanisms, and using your mind to children safe. Fee: $50 (includes manual), to be paid to overcome stress. instructor by Visa, Mastercard, money order or certified Barbara Frum* December 5 2 pm, 7 pm cheque. A certificate of attendance is awarded upon successful completion of the course. All materials provided. To register, call 416-395-5672. For ages 11-15. Program takes place in Room 2/3.

North York Central November 24 9 am Health & Wellness Programs in Other Languages

Health Workshops (in Mandarin) Join us for workshops in Mandarin on the importance of kidney health (Sept. 18), preparing yourself and your vehicle for winter driving (Oct. 11), and nutrition and Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more healthy eating (Nov. 20). all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs Bridlewood* Sept. 18, Nov. 20 1:30 pm for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Oct. 11 6 pm

Wellness Program for Seniors (in Chinese) A wellness program with St. Paul's Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors. Toronto Public Library Foundation is thankful Steeles Oct. 4, Nov. 1 1pm to Deloitte for their support of Young Voices conference and workshops. Young Voices provides teens with an opportunity to express their creativity through writing and visual arts.

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SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2012 HISTORY & GENEALOGY

Explore local, Canadian or world history via programs and resources History & that make the connections for you. GENEALOGY

Canadian winter sports. A Ladies' Hockey Team ca. 1909. Toronto Public Library Special Collections

Adults

Torn Apart: The Internment Diary of Mary Kobayashi Author Susan Aihoshi talks about her book exploring a Historical Society young Japanese Canadian girl's experiences at a World War II internment camp. Co-sponsored with the North York TALKS Historical Society. Program takes place in Room 1.

Discussions on local historical subjects about your North York Central September 19 7:30 pm neighbourhood. Meetings are free and often have guest speakers. Ancestry Day This course provides detailed information about the Roncesvalles strategies for searching Ancestry.ca’s growing number of High Park Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 6:30 pm databases with emphasis on some newer features. Fee $50 ($45 for OGS members). Program takes place in Room 2/3.

Long Branch North York Central** September 22 9 am

Long Branch Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 6:30 pm Radar Development in World War II Scarborough Historian Keith Hyde discusses both German and British

Bendale Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27 7:30 pm ground and airborne detection radar and how they led to the battle of countermeasures on both sides. Call or visit East York the branch to register. Eatonville October 3 6:30 pm S. Walter Stewart Sept. 25, Nov. 27 7 pm

Leslieville Basic Genealogy and Family History Designed for those just beginning to research or looking Queen/Saulter October 11 6:30 pm to upgrade basic research skills, this course covers terminology, types of sources, the use of online resources, libraries and archives, including LDS Family History Centres Walking Tour of Willowdale and record keeping to help you think like a genealogist. Join the North York Historical Society on a walking tour $132 fee for eight sessions ($120 for OGS members.) of the Willowdale neighbourhood. The tour includes both Program takes place in Room 1. historic and modern sites in the vicinity of the library, with North York Central** Wednesdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21 2 pm an emphasis on buildings and people that contributed to the development of public library service in North York. Tour starts in North York Central Library’s foyer. Length of tour is 1.5 hours.

North York Central September 15 10:30 am

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Canada Cycle & Motor: The CCM Story Coming in Waves: British and Irish Emigration to For decades Canadians purchased CCM bikes in the summer Canada and CCM skates in the winter making Canada Cycle & Motor Use records of assisted emigration and settlement and ship the quintessential Canadian company. Author John McKenty passenger manifests to identify the origins of ancestors traces CCM’s history from its formation in 1899 until its in Britain and Ireland. Fee: $60. Program takes place in eventual demise in 1983. Co-sponsored with the North York Learning Centre I. Historical Society. Program takes place in Room 1. Toronto Reference** November 7, 14, 21 6 pm North York Central October 17 7:30 pm There's a Radar in My Kitchen Redcoated Ploughboys: The Volunteer Militia of Military historian Brian Mendes gives an illustrated talk Upper Canada 1813-1815 about the story behind Canada's role in developing military Richard Feltoe, author of Redcoated Ploughboys: The radars during World War II. Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Eglinton Square* November 9 1:30 pm Canada 1813-1815 discusses how men from all walks of life stepped forward to defend Upper Canada during the War of 1812. Program takes place in Room 1. Irish Family History Workshop A full day workshop covering a comprehensive range of North York Central October 24 6:30 pm topics of interest to family historians with Irish research interests. Fee: $55 ($40 for OGS members). Program takes Movie: The Heart of Auschwitz place in the auditorium. This documentary tells the tale of 12 Auschwitz prisoners, North York Central** November 17 9 am mostly young women and teenagers, who risked their lives to make a book, in the shape of a heart, to give to a fellow prisoner for her 20th birthday who then managed to get Messerschmitt: A Genius in Aviation Design the little book out of Auschwitz. Aviation historian Keith Hyde discusses the life of the famed German aircraft designer, Professor Willy Barbara Frum* November 2 1:30 pm Messerschmitt. We explore his involvement with Luft– Hansa, now Lufthansa airlines, along with his military Holocaust Education Week: My Personal Testimony aircraft designs for Germany during WWII. A holocaust survivor recounts their experience. Classes Don Mills November 21 2 pm must register. Program at Toronto Reference Library is in French. Royal Canadian Air, Force Women's Division and Jane/Dundas November 5 1:30 pm Nursing Sisters and World War II Lillian H. Smith November 5 2 pm Author Glad Bryce talks about her book, First In, Last Out: Palmerston November 5 10:30 am Royal Canadian Air Force, Women's Division and Nursing Toronto Reference November 5 1:30 pm Sisters in World War II. The Air Force was the first force Danforth/Coxwell November 6 10:30 am to admit women into its ranks (First In) and the WDs Sanderson November 6 10 am remained in the war the longest (Last Out). Co-sponsored Locke November 7 1:30 pm by the North York Historical Society. Program takes place in Spadina Road November 7 2 pm Room 1. High Park November 8 2:30 pm Parliament November 8 10 am North York Central November 21, 28 7:30 pm North York Central November 8 10:30 am Weston November 13 1 pm Forest Hill Historical Walk Celebrate our library’s 50th anniversary with historical Battle of Britain architect Marta O'Brien for a two-hour tour of our The Battle of Britain is still considered the most decisive air neighbourhood. battle of WWII. Aviation historian Keith Hyde talks about Forest Hill* November 24 1 pm the battle and its key players on both sides.

Mimico Centennial November 7 6:30 pm

**Registration is required. Forms available at torontofamilyhistory.org or at the 6th floor information desk at North York Central Library. Co-sponsored with the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS). Register with payment by mail to OGS Toronto Branch at least 14 days prior to program. After that date, call OGS Toronto Branch at 416-733-2608 or email [email protected].

48 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2012 HOBBIES, CRAFTS & GAMES Feed your fun side. Start with an inexpensive hobby, HOBBIES, CRAFTS create art with professional artists or just relax with & GAMES any of our other leisure activities.

Goblins on Magic Bazaar, a display from one of many kids’ programs, St. James Town Branch

ADULTS

Gardening with Larry Hobbies Join expert Larry Sherk for a workshop on how to prepare your garden for the winter. Larry is the former chief Knitting/Crocheting horticulturalist for Sheridan Nurseries Limited and is the A great place to share your interest whether you’re a senior author of the book, Ornamental Shrubs for Canada beginner or a pro. Bring your handiwork and spend some and author of Growing Canada's Floral Emblems. time with fellow knitters and crocheters. Queen/Saulter September 11 6:30 pm

Taylor Memorial Wednesdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 19 1:30 pm Annette Street Saturdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 8 10 am Creating Impressionism Port Union Saturdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 8 9:30 am Discover your inner Renoir. Artist Asha shows you how Perth/Dupont Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6 6:30 pm to create paintings in the Impressionistic style using watercolours. Art materials supplied. Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society Plant Don Mills* September 13 2 pm Swap Bring the outdoors in. Meet local gardeners and exchange Eatonville Scrabble™ and Chess Club seeds and plants. Join our club, meet new friends and have fun! Long Branch Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 6:30 pm Eatonville Fridays, Sept. 28-Dec. 7 2 pm

Nifty Frum Friends Wildlife Wood Carving & Painting We are an informal group of retirees meeting monthly to Meet the contributing artist of Fishes of Toronto Charles exchange news and views on a variety of topics. Weiss. He explains his original fish painting from the Barbara Frum* Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 18 2 pm booklet and shows his step-by-step process of wood carving of fish. You will have the opportunity to try Cardmaking Gyotaku, a Japanese traditional form of fish printing, using a real fish on rice paper. Have fun learning mad card-making skills. McGregor Park September 29 2 pm Perth/Dupont* Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 6:30 pm Don Mills* November 15 2 pm Knitting and Crocheting Eglinton Square November 24 1 pm Learn how to knit or crochet. Brush up on the basics, share your skills or learn a few new tricks. Drop in. Please bring your own needles, hooks and yarn. Knitting on Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12; Crocheting on Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 19.

Eatonville Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 14, 28, Dec. 12, 19 6:30 pm

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Renovation Bootcamp Kitchen Chess for Success Author and featured speaker at Home and Garden shows Play chess while you improve your critical thinking skills. Robin Siegerman provides the nuts and bolts tools you York Woods* Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17, Dec. 1, 15, 29 2 pm need to design and remodel your kitchen without losing your wallet, your mind or your spouse. Operation Sock Monkey Dufferin/St.Clair October 11 7 pm Earn volunteer hours and bring joy to a child. Make a Gerrard/Ashdale October 18 7 pm sock monkey for a child in Africa whose family has been affected by HIV/Aids. Altered Pages: The Art of Book Altering Annette Street* September 29 2 pm Learn one of the most popular contemporary art forms. Bring a hardcover book with a sewn binding and transform Hunger Games vs. Harry Potter! it into a work of art. Learn how to use collage, image transfer, cutting, folding and other embellishments to You've read the books and seen the movies, now test your transform a loved or discarded book into art. knowledge and defend your favourite in a Hunger Games vs. Harry Potter trivia match up. S. Walter Stewart October 16 1 pm Pape/Danforth* October 3 4 pm Brainbusters for Seniors Pumpkin Carving Challenge your mind with board games, puzzles and other boggling activities. Create scary pumpkin faces. Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours. Queen/Saulter November 7 2 pm Pape/Danforth* October 24 4 pm TEENS Downsview* October 30 4 pm

Chess in the Library I Can Draw Animals Learn to play casual chess, Blitz and CFC-rated games. Get a step-by-step approach to drawing simple shapes of Space is limited so register early. animals, and learn to shade your drawings using simple techniques. Brookbanks* Saturdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 29 10 am York Woods* November 24 2 pm Game On! Friendship Bracelets Bring your game face and challenge other teens in a variety of video games. Friendship bracelets are fun and easy to make for yourself and your friends. Choose your favourite colours and learn Downsview* Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 9, 23, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11 4 pm different patterns. For ages 9-16. S. Walter Stewart* Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 19, Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7 4 pm Cedarbrae Sept. 21, Oct. 19 6 pm Barbara Frum December 27 2 pm Nov. 16, Dec. 7 2 pm

Teen Welcome Party KIDS & FAMILIES Find out what's new and popular at the library. Make Bingo! suggestions on how we can improve your library experience. Learn about volunteer opportunities and meet Get out of the house and play some library bingo. Fun for new people. children of all ages.

Queen/Saulter September 13 6:30 pm Humberwood September 18 6:30 pm Woodview Park December 29 2 pm Play Oware, 24 (Poker) and Pente! Game Time Play popular board games with the library’s youth volunteers to brush up on your gaming skills and challenge Bring your favourite game to play with family and friends other teens to compete with you. Lots of fun! or share one of ours.

York Woods* Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 2 pm Queen/Saulter Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 21 6:30 pm Barbara Frum September 27 6 pm Dawes Road Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 4 pm Humberwood November 20 6:30 pm

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Crafts for Kids Make a special craft for the season.

Humber Summit Oct. 6, Dec. 15 2 pm Humberwood October 23 6:30 pm Woodview Park October 27 2 pm Eglinton Square November 24 1 pm Bloor/Gladstone December 8 2 pm Sign up Jane/Sheppard* December 15 1 pm for email updates Spookarama! Halloween is just around the corner. Try your costume on from the library and join us for a scary evening of spooks and chills. Call or visit the branch for details. Find out about our latest news, upcoming programs and S. Walter Stewart October 26 6 pm recommended reading. Brookbanks October 27 2:30 pm Leaside October 27 2 pm Sign up today at: Queen/Saulter October 30 4 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news Dawes Road October 31 5 pm

P.A. Day is for Play Spend your P.A. day having some fun at the library.

Bloor/Gladstone Nov. 16, Dec. 7 2 pm

Printmaking Workshop Create your own writing or wrapping paper with stencils and stamps. For ages 4-10.

York Woods November 16 1 pm

Christmas Tree Trimming Join us for our annual tree decorating.

Woodside Square* November 17 2 pm Humber Summit December 1 2 pm S. Walter Stewart December 1 10:30 am Dawes Road December 4 4:30 pm York Woods December 7 1 pm Agincourt December 8 10 am Perth/Dupont December 8 10 am

Winter Celebration A festive winter holiday celebration for the whole family.

Albert Campbell December 15 10:30 am Steeles December 21 4 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.

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After school programs and resources are available at many Toronto Public Library branches

TEENS

Homework Help for Teens Homework Help Having trouble with high school homework? Bring it to the library and trained volunteers can help you out. For Grades Teen Peer Tutoring Club 7-12. Drop in from 4:30-7:30 pm. Get help with your homework assignments or any other Pleasant View Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 18 4:30 pm academic assistance from volunteer peer tutors and a Eatonville Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 18 4:30 pm youth worker. Bridlewood Mondays, Oct. 8-Dec. 10 4:30 pm

Parkdale Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 14 4 pm

Teen Flicks Drop in for teen movies. Rated AA.

Steeles Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 28 4:30 pm Bloor/Gladstone Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12 4:30 pm S. Walter Stewart Sept. 10, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 6 pm Queen/Saulter September 13 6:30 pm Downsview Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28 4 pm North York Central Oct. 29 4:30 pm

Mandala and Learning for Teens Use Mandala to practise your English skills, play games, sing songs and tell stories about your community, culture and customs. Homework help is available. To register, call 416-636-2600, Ext. 26. Light refreshments are provided. volunteer York Woods Mondays, Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 19 4 pm

Toastmasters Youth Leadership opportunities Overcome your fear of public speaking with tips and tricks Support the library. you can practise. Learn how to improve your leadership Give an hour or two a week and make a skills, organize your thoughts on paper and gain self- lifetime of difference. confidence too. Program at North York Central takes place in Rooms 1, 2/3. Find out how you can help at

Locke* Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 10 6 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/volunteering North York Central* Saturdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 1 10 am

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Recruiting Library Ninjas Drawing 123 To be a library ninja, it takes training and practice. Become Children ages 8-12 learn the basics in drawing as they a confident reader while learning how to access the observe, sketch, and create with a variety of materials. library through interactive activities and ongoing reading They will each create their own masterpiece for display in challenges over the course of the school year. Co-sponsored the library at the end of the three-week program. with the Ralph Thornton Centre After School Program. Pick Gerrard/Ashdale Wednesdays, Nov. 14-28 4 pm up registration forms at the branch.

Queen/Saulter Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Dec. 18 3:30 pm

Teen Coffee House Come and perform to a supportive audience! Read poems or stories, dance, sing, play an instrument, tell jokes or just Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more come to applaud. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and a relaxed all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs coffee house vibe. Program takes place in Room 2/3. for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. North York Central November 13 6:30 pm

Kids & Families

Friday Films at 4 Book and story-based movies for school kids.

Thorncliffe Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 4 pm Perth/Dupont October 26 4 pm

Craft Club An hour of interesting crafts and fun.

Rexdale Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 18 4 pm

After School Specials Drop in for stories, crafts, games and activities for the after school crowd! Eatonville Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 4 pm leading to reading

Lego Club Lego Club is back! Come and explore the wonderful world Kids get one-on-one help with reading, of Lego building. For ages 6-12. writing or homework. Gerrard/Ashdale* Thursdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 6 4 pm For children in Grades 1–6 Fall Friendship Circle who can communicate in English. An eight-week program for ages 10-12 to meet new Program offered at select branches. friends and have fun. Centennial* Tuesdays, Oct. 9-Nov. 27 4 pm For more information about Leading To Reading and where to pick up Learn How to Cork! an application to register, go to We show you the basics in spool knitting and corking using recycled materials. For ages 8-12. Materials will be torontopubliclibrary.ca/leadingtoreading provided.

Gerrard/Ashdale* October 15 4 pm

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

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Family Fun Night Reading Programs Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-7. & Storytimes Thorncliffe Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 20 6:30 pm Kindergarten Fair Saturday Stories Starting Kindergarten this year? Bring your family to the Weekend stories and songs for the whole family. library for lots of fun with games, crafts, storytelling, prizes Bloor/Gladstone Sept. 1-Dec. 29 10 am and surprises.

Parkdale Sept. 1-Dec. 29 10:30 am York Woods September 29 1 pm S. Walter Stewart Sept. 1-Dec. 29 10:30 am McGregor Park Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10, 24 11 am Gobble Gobble's Turkey Trot Storytime Enjoying a performance at Dec. 8,15 Albert Campbell Branch Forest Hill Sept. 22-29, Oct. 6 10:15 am Thanksgiving fun! Holiday stories and more for all ages. Nov. 3 1 pm Wychwood October 5 2:30 pm Agincourt Oct. 6-Nov. 17 10:30 am York Woods Oct. 6-Dec. 8 11 am Classic Stories Teddy Bear Storytime Celebrate 100 years of children's services with classic rhymes and stories from picture books published years ago. Bedtime stories, verses and songs for children from birth Have your kids hear some favourites from your childhood. to age 7. Wear pyjamas and bring your teddy bear or For all ages. favourite toy. Bendale November 3 2 pm Bendale Thursdays, Sept.13-27, Oct. 18 6:30 pm

HALLOWEEN Come in costume if you dare!

Halloween is Coming! Spooky Stories and a Film Stories, rhymes and a craft for ages 2 1/2 and up. Halloween stories and a film for ages 3-7.

Pape/Danforth October 20 10:30 am Jane/Sheppard* October 27 1 pm

Joanne Schwartz’ Legend of the Fog Halloween Howl Ready for a frightening tale? Join author Joanne Spooky stories, a creepy craft and a frightful film for all Schwartz as she reads from Legend of the Fog. For age ages! 5 and up. Leaside October 27 10 am Spadina Road October 26 2:30 pm Where The Wild Things Are Witchypoo’s Halloween Let the wild rumpus start this storytime by honouring Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with stories the classic story by Maurice Sendak. For age 5 and for all ages. under.

Wychwood October 26 2:30 pm Victoria Village October 30 3:30 pm York Woods October 27 11 am

Get Ready for Halloween Halloween Fun Wear your costume if you wish and join us for scary Scary stories, ghoulish games and crafty crafts for ages stories, songs and a craft. For age 4 and up. 7-12. Wear your costume if you dare! Burrows Hall* October 27 2 pm Forest Hill October 30 7 pm St. Lawrence October 27 2 pm

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Happy Holidays Get into the spirit of the season.

Happy Chanukah Party Mrs. Claus' Christmas Party Celebrate Chanukah with stories, songs and fun for all Fun stories and songs to celebrate the Christmas season! ages. For all ages.

Wychwood December 7 10:30 am Wychwood December 21 10:30 am

A Winter's Tale and Craft Frosty the Snowman's Snowy Day Snowy stories and a craft for children age 4 and up. Wonderful winter stories, songs and lots of fun for the Free tickets for admission required at Humberwood, whole family. available a half hour before the program. Wychwood December 28 10:30 am Woodview Park December 8 2 pm Humberwood December 18 6:30 pm St. Lawrence December 22 2 pm

Christmas Tree Trimming Christmas stories, a festive film, decorations, and lots of See page 35 and pages 50-51 for more fun fun for all! things for kids (and teens) to do.

Leaside December 15 10 am

Baby Boogaloo Storytime Reading Programs Stories and songs for babies, and caregivers can boogie down too. & Storytimes in Other Wychwood November 16 10:30 am Languages

Cantonese Storytime Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Celebrate the fall with fun stories, songs and rhymes in all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs Cantonese. This program is for children ages 19 months to for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. 5 years.

Woodside Square* Fridays, Sept. 21- Oct. 5-26 2 pm

Heure du conte Venez vous amuser avec des histoires et des chansons en français. Come and have fun with stories and songs in TO fun reading programs for french. young newcomers Richview* Saturdays, Sept. 22-13 2 pm Agincourt* Oct. 2-30 6:45 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/eslchildren McGregor Park* Thursdays, Oct. 4-25 6:45 pm Cedarbrae* Thursdays, Nov. 1-22 6:45 pm Don Mills* December 1 11 am

56 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Your Support is Absolutely Vital The Toronto Public Library Foundation extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to donors who made gifts to Toronto Public Library Foundation between April 1st and June 30th, 2012, including:

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

Founders Leaders Partners Friends ($10,000 +) ($5,000 – $9,999) ($1,000 – $4,999) ($250 - $999) Sun Life Financial Scotiabank Ontario Genealogical Society Dianne & Stewart Saxe Non-Endowed Fund at the Jewish Editors’ Association of Canada, Foundation of Greater Toronto Toronto Branch

INDIVIDUALS

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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 X 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. Closed for renovations. 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 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M9B 2B1 Expanded hours during Brentwood renovations. 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 E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M2J 4S4 X •

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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; M2H 1J8 Sat 9-5 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 *Sun 1:30-5 X • • Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) X Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 Children’s Books (Reference) 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. Closed for renovations. M6N 3S3 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 * Open Sundays from September 9, 2012 to December 16, 2012 inclusive, except Sundays on holiday weekends, with closures on October 7, 2012; December 23, 2012; December 30, 2012. LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships

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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; M2J 4S8 Sat 9-5 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 9-6; & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6S 1M8 Expanded hours during Brentwood renovations. 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 Closed Saturdays, July 7-Sept. 1 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

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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 lot, Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1 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, Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; 1 Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 14, 28; 3-4:30 pm 5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, bi-weekly, Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26; 1 Nov. 9, 23; Dec. 7, 21; 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, Sept. 6, 20; Oct. 4, 18; Nov. 1, 15, 1 parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) 29; Dec. 13, 27; 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., northeast Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2 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, Sept. 12, 26; Oct. 10, 2 24; Nov. 7, 21; Dec. 5, 19; 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, Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 2 northeast corner) 25; Nov. 8, 22; Dec. 6, 20; 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, Sept. 6, 20; Oct. 4, 18; 2 Nov. 1, 15, 29; Dec. 13, 27; 5:30-7 pm 22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, bi-weekly, Sept. 4, 18; Oct. 2, 16, 2 30; Nov. 13, 27; Dec. 11; 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. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 Centre 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. & Dixon Thursdays, bi-weekly, Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 1 Dr. 25; Nov. 8, 22; Dec. 6, 20; 3-4:30 pm 28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2 Rd.) 29 B/3 Mount Dennis Renovation 1050 Weston Road (Weston Rd. and Dennis Ave., Thursdays, weekly, 11 am-12:30 pm 1 Royal Canadian Legion parking lot) 30 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave. Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner)

31 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 Greystone Walk) 32 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2

See a map of stop locations on pages 58–59.

ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 63 SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2012 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Accessibility Services at Toronto Public Library The 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 Our collections come in various formats. Books, music and branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most movies are available in both regular formats and special branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive formats such as: listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand 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 or • Text-to-voice databases for library programs you wish to attend in cassettes) • Online articles and research person, ask at your local branch or call TTY • eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases 416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two Audiobooks weeks notice is required. Check them all out at torontopubliclibrary.ca. 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 We can assist you with placing holds on items, with looking a wheelchair lift. 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 local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your If you are unable to come to the library for more than Holds and Overdues. three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library Service can select items that meet your interests and Our Centre for People with Disabilities can provide you deliver them right to your door for free. with books, magazines and information on a wide range of disability issues. Home Library Service 416-395-5557 Centre for People with Disabilities Watch a program from home at Toronto Reference Library Many of our library events are now posted on our website 416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY as videos, so you can tune in from the comfort of your home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime. QUESTIONS? torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400 Answerline Hear-A-Story torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories 416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY This and other library publications can be provided in alternative formats upon request.

64 torontopubliclibrary.ca Thanks TD, for another great summer! Thank you to TD Bank Group for their generous support of the TD Summer Reading Club at Toronto Public Library. The Club provides thousands of children with a fun-filled program that promotes literacy and encourages kids to read throughout the summer.

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