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■■ Join the Friends of the Library and make it an annual Anne habit. The small cost speaks volumes to those who Murphy help support the Library’s future; Ac t i n g Di r e c t o r o f ■■ Donate to the library to make a great library even Li b r a r y Se r v i c e s better. Tax support amounts to about $6 a month per resident. Imagine what another $1 per month per person would do! In today’s complex society, no one agency can succeed ■■ Tell others our library has something for them. Use alone; life has just become too complicated. So the fosters growth; Library reaches out to schools (both local school boards, ■■ Make sure everyone in your home (family) has a li- the French school, private schools, colleges, the Univer- brary card. It’s free. sity and daycares), to community agencies (Peel Literacy And continue to let us know how we are doing! Let’s Guild, Museums, multicultural groups, health agencies), work together to make our community better… contact to businesses of all sizes (as sponsors, donors, partners) us at [email protected]. and to key partners like the City’s Recreation and Parks Department. The development of partnerships is ongoing. Every year, new relationships are built – and the many successful ones are celebrated.

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The Library Board, a Committee of Council, comprised of It's back to Regular 7 citizens and 2 Councillors, meets 10 times a year to plan the delivery of library service to the 730,000 residents of our city. The Library Board works with the Library’s senior man- ibrary ours agement team to look ahead, anticipate needs and develop L H plans and strategies to meet them effectively. Of course, bud- All branches of the Mississauga Library geting is a major part of providing such plans, but another System return to regular Friday and important element of success for the Library is continuously Sunday hours starting the week of developing partnerships across our community. October 11, 2010. For a complete And this is where you come in… if your group, business, listing of branch libraries and club is not partnering with our excellent public library hours, visit the Library website services – reaching our entire community every day in at www.mississauga.ca/library. 14 locations around the city – please contact us! I know 6 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS ber 2010. Watch for more information on the Library’s Message website: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/ libraryboary or subscribe to the Library’s e-newsletter from the for monthly updates. The Library Board is in the final year of its 4-year term. board chair Its 7 citizens and 2 city councillors meet monthly from September to June to direct the operations of the Mis- sissauga Library System with its annual budget of more than $25 million. The meetings of the Library Board are listed on the website and are open to the public. The Library has completed a major community study and a Future Directions Plan based on how our city is changing and what the future will require. And what changes Darrel lie ahead! Although our city, now over 730,000, will continue to grow, growth is slowing after several dec- Carvalho ades. As well, some age groups will decline in numbers Li b r a r y Bo a r d for the first time. The number of children will decline as Ch a i r will teens. On the other hand, the baby boomers begin to swell the “older adult” age group, representing retirees and older adults with leisure time and new interests. The Welcome back from your vacation! Hope you and your fam- Library will monitor and adapt to these changes. ily had a fun break and caught up on your summer reading. Of course, that is the overall picture. Your local com- The summer months were busy ones at the Library. munity might still need more children’s books and Summer programs continued to be popular throughout programs as it continues to experience new growth. the System; the Canada Day celebrations, introduction The recent community study also reminded us that of e-books and downloadable audio-books proved to every area of the City has differing needs and requires be an outstanding success; newcomer programs and different service responses. That’s the only way to keep agency partnerships were expanded, as well as more satisfaction high. seniors’ programs were presented. Significant progress The impact of computers will continue to be felt in all was made on the ISF renovation projects of the Burn- libraries in the coming years. Your Library will find hamthorpe, Lakeview, Lorne Park, and Port Credit ways to support improved access, more user-do, 24/7 availability and more personal features. Technology will Technology will continue to make the Library continue to make the Library more accessible and more personalized and bring the Library closer to you. more accessible and The Library’s collections are changing too. They will need to be more popular, more non-print, and more more personalized responsive to demand, as well as more accessible. And they will have to grow. The Library has tried to main- tain 2.2 items per capita even with growth and that has Branch Libraries… And last but not least, the Frank been a challenge for a number of years now. As a result, McKechnie Branch Library celebrated a milestone year use of the 1.4 million item collection is high. – its 10th! For more updates on what’s happening at your Library, check it out at www.mississauga.ca/library. Thank you for your support of your Library during the campaign to the Province to review the annual grant The Library continues to change and improve to meet that the Library receives. This grant has been frozen the community’s needs. The Library Board will con- for nearly 15 years and is based on population which tinue to listen to what is needed and how the library has not remained frozen in Mississauga! Let’s keep in can improve its service for you. You can share your touch as we Move the Library Forward – the Library Board comments any time on-line or in person at any branch would very much like to hear from you on how we are location. You can also watch for open houses where doing... you can hear more about current plans and add your suggestions. The Board will prepare for its annual Now enjoy a good book (or two or three). It’s on your community forum with its key stakeholders in Octo- Library! september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 7 Branch Library ISF Renovationo n Track

It’s full speed ahead for redevelopment of four branch will be plenty of new library materials, increased display libraries receiving improvements through the Infrastruc- areas and enhanced children’s learning and activity areas. ture Stimulus Fund (ISF). Burnhamthorpe, Lakeview, In winter, customers will warm to the fireplaces at Lake- Lorne Park and Port Credit Libraries all closed their view, Lorne Park and Burnhamthorpe Branch Libraries. At doors this past spring to begin renovations. Work is Port Credit Branch Library, a new patio will allow for out- progressing quickly and on schedule with demolition door seating, and large windows will offer stunning views completed and the construction phase well underway. to the park, river and Lakeshore Road. Burnhamthorpe These projects must be completed by March 2011 to be Branch Library will get a refurbished theatre and new eligible for joint funding by the City and the federal and office space for Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Services. provincial governments. Library staff members look forward to welcoming cus- Designs build on the architectural character of the tomers back when Lakeview Branch Library re-opens in existing buildings while making them more functional December; Port Credit and Lorne Park Branch Libraries and aesthetically appealing. Features like sloped walk- in January 2011; and Burnhamthorpe Branch Library in ways, canopied entrances, improved interior and exter- the late spring of 2011. Actual dates of re-opening to ior seating, new windows and parkland landscaping be confirmed. The City is planning official opening will provide welcoming environments. Enhanced public festivities for three of the branches in March 2011, with spaces, including quiet and group study areas, designed Burnhamthorpe Branch Library’s official opening in for self-service technology and upgraded accessibility September 2011. are some of the improvements in store. For updates, renderings and alternate locations for servi- Customers will notice that furniture has been selected to ces, please explore the City’s ISF website at www.missis- meet the needs and preferences of all age groups. There sauga.ca/buildingourfuture.

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8 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS What Every Well Equipped Back Pack Needs in It nALIBRARY CARD Your free library card gives you access to An information network of a central library and 17 branch locations A free library card is your key to over 1.3 million items Free Internet, WiFi, electronic databases, ebooks, audiobooks and word processing Study space for individual or group work Art walls, meeting rooms and display cases available Photocopying 24/7 access at www.mississauga.ca/library from wherever you are On-line services include the Library’s catalogue, place a hold, check your personal account Borrow material from one location and return to another and after hours book drops

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A library card is FREE for residents of Mississauga or those DVDs, Video who work, attend school, or own property in Mississauga. Games and CDs You can use your valid card to borrow materials from any Choose from library location. To get a library card, bring in identifica- a wide variety of movies, tion with your name and address on it. If any changes documentaries and multilin- occur, such as a change of name, address gual material on DVD and music or phone number, please inform staff and audio books on CD. Video games are right away. Fees are charged for available for Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox consoles. lost, damaged, forgotten or stolen cards. Lightning Loans This is a collection of current bestsellers that you can find on the shelf without having to wait. Books may About borrowing: be borrowed for 7 days. These items cannot be reserved and can not be Most books and CDs may be borrowed for three weeks. renewed. Most DVDs, video games and magazines may be borrowed for one week. Raves & Faves A mix of classic, popular and crit- Books ically acclaimed titles is featured at all Borrow over one and a half million items are available in locations. Many copies of fiction, the Mississauga Library System. and non fiction adult, youth, junior and children’s books are available. Magazines Access more than a thousand periodicals.

10 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS If the item you want is out All library materials (except as below) $.35 per day per item ($14 maximum per item) You can place a hold yourself using the on-line catalogue from home or at the library. When it is available, Magazines, most paperbacks and videos you will be notified. You will be charged for holds not $0.35 per day per item ($8 maximum per item) picked up on time. Items not in the Mississauga Library System catalogue may be obtained through inter-library DVDs and video games loan. Please ask staff for help. $2.25 per day per item ($14 maximum per item)

Renewing Library Materials Lightning Loans Most library materials may be renewed. Even if an $2.25 per day per item ($25 maximum per item) item is overdue, it may be renewed and the late charges will be added to your record. Materials are Service Charges (plus taxes as applicable) renewed from the day of renewal not Non Resident $70 year with ID from the original due date. DVDs, Forgotten Card $1 with ID video games and magazines will be Replacement Card $5 with ID renewed for 7 days. All other items Holds Not Picked Up on Time $2 per hold will be renewed for 3 weeks. Renew Damaged or Lost Item Library’s replace- items: ment cost of the item. ■■ On-line at www.mississauga.ca/library or at the Library Damaged and lost items that are paid for ■■ Telephone 905-615-3500, press 1 remain the property of the Library. Collection Agency Fee $12.80 An item can not be renewed if it: Reserve a Computer Temporary Card ■■ is a Lightning Loan 1 day $1 1 week $5 ■■ has been requested by someone else 1 month $15 ■■ has been renewed twice already download ■■ is a DVD, video game or magazine that has been re- The Library endeavours to collect all unpaid charges. newed once already The Library uses the services of a collection agency for If an item can not be renewed, it should be returned by substantial and past due balances. Accounts submitted the due date. to the collection agency are subject to an additional fee.

Returning Library Materials What’s in it for YOU? The dates items are due back are printed on the receipt given to you at check out. Items should be returned to Programs for All the Library by closing time on the day that they are due. For Young Children – Most Library locations offer Please return your library materials on time so other storytimes for young children from birth to age five. people can borrow them. Book drops are available at each location for your convenience. Materials bor- For School-Age Children – Reading Clubs, special rowed from one branch may be events and summer programs are held at most library returned to any other branch in locations. the Library System. For Teens – Special events and advisory groups are held at some locations. Late Charges For Adults – Libraries have speakers, demonstrations, book clubs and seminars about a variety of topics. You are responsible for items taken out on your card. Charges will be assessed for each day or part day after For Older Adults – Special events and book clubs are the due date. held at some locations. september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 11 For a calendar of Library programs, Book a Tour of the Mississauga Homebound Service events and services, check it out at Central Library Homebound service is provid- the Library’s web site at www.missis- Tours of the Mississauga Central ed to shut-in library users. Phone sauga.ca/library. Library, one of the busiest central 905-615-3500 ext. 3544 for more libraries in Canada, are offered information. regularly. If your organization, school class or business would Languages Information Services – The Library offers materials in 22 ASK ME like a tour of the Mississauga Central Library and its many languages and community support Library staff is always available to resources, phone 905-615-3500 is welcomed. You can get course kits help you find information and choose or www.mississauga.ca/library. to learn many languages from all materials. Look for staff wearing the branches. ASK ME buttons. Local History An extensive collection Large Print Books Photocopying of fine, old and rare These books are available from all Photocopiers are materials, dealing branches. Some of the books rotate available at all with the history of from branch to branch, so there is library locations. Mississauga and Peel always a selection of new titles. Copying is subject County, is available On-Line Book Clubs to copy-right laws. for in-library use Sign up to receive sample chapters at the Mississauga Art Shows and from new books and newsletters Exhibits Central Library and about new books and authors. Go to includes scrapbooks, Displays and regu- www.mississauga.ca/library and click local archives, and a lar art exhibits can be on Newsletters. large collection of photo- found in most branches. Art graphs. Genealogical materials are Computers for Public Use gallery and display cases can be available through the Ancestry data- Public access to the Internet and rented by the month. For booking base, available at all Library loca- Microsoft Office is available at all information call the City of Missis- tions. library locations. sauga, Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 and choose Facility Workstations support USB keys. Bookings. You can book a session to use Special Services Flyer and Poster Distribution the library computer with a valid library card from home or at the Want to promote your workshop, Books to Go Library. There is a fee for tempor- show or display to the commun- Running your own book club? The ary computer access without a valid ity? Need more members or vol- Library can provide up to 15 copies library card. unteers for your community or of selected titles, as well as a package non profit group? The Library of reviews and questions. For infor- will distribute flyers and post- mation call 905-615-3500 ext. 3544. ers, for community and non profit groups, to its branch locations. Children’s Dial-a-Story For commercial posting informa- Listen to a new preschool tion, contact the Library’s Com- story each week in the munity Development Office at comfort of your 905-615-3200 ext.3606. home. Call as Meeting Rooms often as you want, any Need a room to hold a monthly time of the meeting? The Library has meeting day. To listen rooms and an auditorium for rent. to a story call For booking information contact the 905-615-3500 and City of Mississauga, Customer Ser- choose option #4 then vice Centre at 905-615-4100. option #5.

12 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS Heritage E-Books Collection book reviews and more. Search over 60 e-resources covering a wide variety The Library has digitized its Our Heritage of topics including health, business, Series of local history books There are full world news, literature, sports, arts, and text and fully searchable. entertainment. With your valid Mis- Go to www.mississauga.ca/library. sissauga library card, you can do your click on Books and Reading research from home, school or office. click on e books Go to www.mississauga.ca/library and Magazines from Home, School or Office click on On-line Databases. – 24/7 Downloadable Books – 24/7 Full text articles from popular magazines The Library offers access to download- are available on-line with your valid library able audio books and e books through the card. Go to www.mississauga.ca/library. OverDrive Service. This allows you to click on Books and Reading download selections with- click on eMagazines out leaving home. Look for scroll down to find alpha- it on the Library’s web site betical title and subject and start e-borrowing. lists of all the available magazines Wireless Mississauga Access the Internet at all Research from Home, Mississauga Library System School or Office – 24/7 locations for free, with your Databases provide access own wireless capable laptop to reference e-books, and valid library card. newspaper and magazine articles, scholarly journals,

Kumon Canada Ensures Kids in Grade 4 who READ SUCCEED The Library’s Grade 4 Read to Succeed Program is a city-wide initiative that promotes the joy of reading by introducing Grade 4 students to their local library. Every Grade 4 class in Mississauga is encouraged to participate. Participation is made easier thanks to the Friends of the Library group who provide free bus trips to every Grade 4 class in the City.

Grade 4 students are encouraged to ✓ get a free library card and card holder ✓ visit their local branch library for a reading program ✓ return to the library 3 times for a chance to win prizes Parents can get involved by encouraging their child’s Grade 4 teacher to organize a visit to the Library and by making reading a habit. Enjoy the Library with your child and help your child read to succeed! The Grade 4 Read to Succeed Program 2010-2011 is brought to you by our returning sponsor -Kumon Canada. september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 13 LPartnersibrary with Newcomer Information Centre

The Mississauga Library System continues its partner- any location during business hours, an email service ship with the Newcomer Information Centre which [email protected] is available with a 48-hour response time is now onsite at both the Mississauga Central Library and is customized, detailed, confidential and free. (Monday to Saturday) and Meadowvale Branch Library (Wednesday to Saturday). For more information, visit www.tcet.com/nic, or call toll free: 1-866-277-5462 ext. 1266, or e-mail: [email protected]. The Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) is funded by No appointment is necessary. Everyone is welcome! Citizenship and Immigration Canada in order to provide broad community support through its information and referral services. It is important to note that NIC does not have any eligibility restrictions and is open to landed Immigrants, citizens, convention refugees and refugee claimants.

The NIC welcomes people from all walks of life, helps guide people as they establish themselves in Canada, Ontario or in Peel Region, and is not limited to newcomer clients alone. NIC offers comprehensive information including, but not limited to, employment and occupa- tions, credential evaluation, language training, housing, health services, legal issues, citizenship and immigration, and various social, community and recreational services. Over the last 9 years, NIC services have been accessed by over 100,000 individuals.

Information sessions are also presented by representatives of Regulatory and Licensing Bodies based on client needs. Additionally, sessions on settlement-related topics such as the Landlord Tenant Act, taxation, and banking are presented by staff/government representatives.

The NIC is a walk-in centre with four locations in Mis- sissauga and Brampton and open extended hours to accommodate client needs. For those who cannot access 14 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS Sunday, September 19, 2010 The Living Arts Centre/Mississauga 4141 Living Arts Drive 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

celebrating books, authors and readers

Author Judy Fong Bates reads from her new book, The tival - a celebration of books and the joy of reading right in Year of Finding Memory. Immigrating to Canada as a child Mississauga! It’s fun (and free) for the whole family. The from China, Ms. Fong Bates worked as a teacher and Friends of the Library and over a 100 community partners wrote for The Globe and Mail and Washington Post. are behind this year’s community event. Plan to support Her critically acclaimed works include, China Dog and your community, your Library, your local authors and Other Stories and Midnight at the Dragon Cafe. come and have fun at the fair in our dynamic city centre.

Visit the all day Local Authors’ Lounge in the RBC Watch the Festival web site regularly at www.missis- Theatre where you can meet and talk with local authors sauga.ca/library for up to the minute news! The Festival who call Mississauga home and contribute to the vibrant is co-sponsored by the Mississauga Library System, The literary scene in the city. Living Arts Centre/Mississauga and the Friends of the The Teen Open Mic takes over The Bank of Montreal Library. Media Sponsor: Mississauga News. Room. The Kids’ Zone in the atrium is alive with crafts, activities and puppet shows. Grow Up With The Arts! 11a.m. - “The Teddy Bear Show”, an entertaining puppet play about friendship and imagination, presented by T.V. Puppetree. 12:30 p.m. - Children’s author and Silver Birch Award winner Helaine Becker visits for an engaging and inspir- ing presentation all about her experience writing fiction and non-fiction children’s books. � Community Courses for children, youth and adults 2:00 p.m. - Magician Owen Anderson “Comedy Magic taught by practicing artists in professionally Show”, filled with wacky magic tricks and of course, equipped studios. audience participation! Fall Session begins September 18, 2010 Walk Exhibitors’ Alley Winter Session begins January 15, 2011 buzzing with book sell- � Exciting interactive theatre performances for ers, comic, community children and families. groups, publishers and illustrators, walk in the book truck parade and buy a book bargain at the Friends of the Library used book sale. DOODLEPBOPS LIVE! THE NUTCRACKER BLUE MAN GROUP ROOM ON THE BROOM To purchase tickets or register: Come to the Missis- www.livingartscentre.ca or call 905.306.6000 sauga Literary Fes- 4141 LIVING ARTS DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA ON L5B 4B8 september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 15 October is Ontario Public Library Month Love Your Library? Make an On-line Donation

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I received the fundamentals of my education in school but that was not enough. My real education, the superstructure, the details, the true architecture, I got out of the public library. For an impoverished child whose family could not afford to buy books, the library was the open door to wonder and achievement, and I can never be sufficiently grateful that I had the wit to charge through that door and make the most of it. Isaac Asimov

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Call us now for course dates and location information, or visit us at www.peelschools.org/adult_ed september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 17 earning starts at birth! Research shows that children Print is everywhere! Point to some of the words as you read learn the skills that they need to read, years before them from books, signs, lists, labels and menus. Being famil- Lthey start school. To ensure that every child in Mis- iar with printed language helps children feel comfortable with sissauga is given the best possible books and understand that print is useful. chance to succeed, the Library Let your child help you tell stor- offers the Every Child Ready nc. to Read Program developed (Canada) I ies. Talk to them about pictures in SPONSORS in the United States by the books and pictures they draw. Being American Library Association able to tell or retell a story helps chil- and the National Institute of Child dren understand what they read. Ask Health and Human Development. open-ended questions about the books Through this program, trained you read like, “what do you think will library staff share their knowledge happen next?” Help your child see and of literacy research and the early lit- feel different shapes and the shapes of eracy skills children need to experi- letters. Knowing the sounds of letters ence and explore to be ready for helps children figure out how to say school. written words.

What can you do? Say rhymes, sing songs and play word Your role as a parent and caregiver is games with your child. Being able to very important Children learn best hear the sounds that make up words by doing things and they love dong helps children sound out words as things with you! Reading together is they begin to read. the most important gift that you can How can the Library help? give your young child. A child’s learning starts at home and you are your child’s first teacher. The Library has trained staff and countless resources and There are thousands of ways in your daily activities to help programs to help you get started. Stop by at any branch your child learn the necessary pre-reading skills. of the Missis- sauga Library System and pick up a Parent Guide filled with Here are the six pre-reading skills children need to learn tips, suggestions and rec- to read - ommended books. Have fun when you read with your child. Make Sign up for any book-sharing time a special time for close- of our children’s ness between you and your child. Let your programs and get child see you read. Children who enjoy hands-on experi- books will want to learn how to read. A ence for you and child’s interest in reading is an important your child. Let’s predictor of later reading achievement. start reading together now @ Read to your child every day no matter your Library! what their age. Research shows that children who have larger vocabularies are better readers. Knowing many words helps children recognize written words and understand what they read. By the time children are two years old, they understand 300-500 words. You help your child learn new words by talking and reading together.

18 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS Ontario Public

International October 18-24, 2010 This annual fall event focuses on promoting public Literacy libraries in Ontario. A strong library system is the foundation of a strong community. With more than Day 1,100 service points throughout the province, public September 8, 2010 library members make 66 million visits to local libraries across Ontario each year. And now virtually every It is the United Nations Literacy Decade and September library branch provides access to electronic information 8 is an international day promoting the cause of literacy through the Internet. for all. A year in the life for Your Library The s of Family Literacy – Some Tips 8,235,708 items circulated 4,439,550 visits sk your child questions about the story you’re read- 1,333,000 items in the collection ing A 616,300 visits to the web page ook family time to read with your children every 740,000 library computer uses day B 211,061 registered users reate a special reading place in your home with your 48,487 kids attended programs Cchildren’s favourite books 28,250 volunteer hours donated onate funds to a literacy charity - why not your 1,630 story times Dlocal Library – for information visit www.missis- 508 teen programs sauga.ca/library. 400 employees ncourage your children to... 104 homebound members E 18 locations 1 member missing ... to find out what you should encourage your child to do and for the complete list of Family Literacy Tips from A to Z, check it out at www.abc-canada.org today! YOU!

you have a favourite book dren, teens and adults. Com- have come up with a list of books Door author? Having trouble pelling to read, authentic, that will captivate you. Not meant remembering that children’s classic universal, popular to rival the scholarly choices of you loved and now wish to share a n d well- k n o w n with a special child? Or are you just au t h o r s , looking for a quick pick of a great or even book? the 50 Well, look best books no fur- currently in ther than process in a national newspaper, your local Mississauga’s list reflects the read- l i b r a r y . well- ing interests of Mississaugans. On display now, Raves & Faves w r it ten, Your reading pleasure is only steps has something for everyone: chil- library staff away – at your local library! september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 19 101Things to do at the Library

Get a free library card ✴ Plan your vacation ✴ Pick up tax forms ✴ Listen to a storyhour ✴ Check out a book on a new craft ✴ Read a newspaper ✴ Check out a new movie on video or DVD ✴ Make plans t o landscape your yard ✴ Use a free pass to local museum ✴ Learn to use the Internet ✴ Get voter registration form ✴ Study for food handlers permit ✴ Read a new magazine ✴ Find the blue book value of your car ✴ Find a new career ✴ Learn a foreign language ✴ Buy a used book ✴ Learn a new game for your computer ✴ Find the background on current events ✴ Join a book discussion ✴ Get a list of current best-sell- ers ✴ Polish your hunting and fishing skills ✴ Hear local performers in concert ✴ Build a deck ✴ Make a donation to the local food bank ✴ Sign up to be a volunteer ✴ Order a book from another library ✴ Get a free email account ✴ Read ‘award-winning’ books ✴ Check out music CDs ✴ Pick up an audio book ✴ Reread your favourite story ✴ Choose something from the display table ✴ Learn to repair books ✴ Research your family tree ✴ Plan your holiday celebration ✴ Read a biography of your favourite person ✴ Find out how to repair your car ✴ Read about history ✴ Find books to help you select the perfect pet ✴ Donate used books ✴ Pick up a monthly activity calendar ✴ Shop online ✴ Get your kids a library card ✴ Pick up a list of recommended reading ✴ Learn home repair skills ✴ Find books to read aloud to the family ✴ Do your homework ✴ Research stocks ✴ Join the Friends of the Library ✴ Plan how you want to redecorate your home ✴ Locate your government representatives ✴ Read poetry ✴ Find books for your teens ✴ Read Con- sumer Reports before you buy ✴ Check out our parenting section ✴ Read a short story ✴ Identify the birds in your backyard ✴ Research landlord/tenant laws ✴ Teach your child to read ✴ Find out about remodelling ✴ Read the agenda for the next City Council meeting ✴ Plan your summer garden ✴ Write a business plan for your new venture ✴ Fill out a form on the typewriter ✴ Prepare for a civil service test ✴ Find a video to entertain the kids ✴ Get the answers to life’s burning questions ✴ Take books to shut-ins ✴ Get started reading a series ✴ Identify the trees in your neighbourhood ✴ Learn to draw and paint ✴ Read the classics ✴ Talk to the librarian ✴ Look for the phone number of a long-lost friend ✴ Find a new favourite recipe ✴ Rent a study for your study group ✴ Research colleges ✴ Vote for employee of the month ✴ Write a letter on the word processor ✴ Find the resources to home school your family ✴ Plan a hiking or biking trip ✴ Get on the waiting list for an item that is checked out ✴ Hear local authors speak ✴ Ask about craft programs for kids ✴ Place a hold on a best seller ✴ Plan your wedding ✴ Get the latest information on stamp, coin or sports card collecting ✴ Visit the Library’s website ✴ Read a comic book ✴ Prepare for a job interview ✴ Drop in on the City Librarian ✴ Make a purchase suggestion ✴ Brush up on your trivia ✴ Start writing the great American novel ✴ Sign your kids up for Summer Reading ✴ Make photocopies ✴ Book a meeting room ✴ Arrange for a class or scout group to visit ✴ Look up something in the encyclopedia ✴ Find out how to register a patent on your invention ✴ Apply for college financial aid online ✴ Study for the SAT or TOEFL test ✴ Learn to play a musical instrument ✴ Put your holds in ‘suspended ’animation’ while you’re on vacation ✴ Learn how to train your dog ✴ Learn to speak a second language ✴ Write your resume ✴ Reserve a computer and use the free Internet service ✴ Use the free WiFi ✴ Download an e book or audio book.

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Speaker: Dr. Mike Dixon ❚ The ELVIS Film Festival Director, Controlled Environment Systems Research Girls! – Songs! – Races Facility & Chases! – Dance School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph & Romances! Relive Learn about the wealth of new technologies developed a dozen of Elvis through space exploration programs and about their Presley’s greatest potential for transfer to industrial applications here on moments on the silver earth. screen. The King of Rock & Roll lives – at the Library!

Mississauga Central Library, ❚ Job Search Workshop for Newcomers to Canada Noel Ryan Auditorium This free workshop, presented in partnership with the 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Peel Multicultural Council, covers the topics of resume Wednesdays, September 8 – November 24, 2010 writing, cover letters, interview preparation, the hidden 7:00–9:00 p.m. job market, and networking. It includes free access to online courses and a preliminary evaluation of foreign All films are shown on a cinema-sized screen. Admis- credentials. sion is FREE and everyone is welcome. To find out what’s playing, contact the Mississauga Central Library Mississauga Central Library, for details at 905-615-3500 ext. 3660. Meeting Room 4 (Administration Wing) 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Tuesday, October 26 – Friday, October 29, 2010 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ❚ Science Lecture Series Admission is free. Leading scientists, authorities in For more information, contact 905-615-3200 ext. 3589. their fields of scientific research and development, will speak about their work at an exciting lecture series hosted by the Royal Canadian ❚ Job Search Workshop Institute for the Advancement of Sci- for Newcomers to Canada ence (RCI). The sessions are held the This free workshop is presented in part- first Thursday of the month, beginning on nership with the Peel Multicultural October 7, 2010. Council. Topics include resume writing, cover letters, interview Mississauga Central Library, preparation, the hidden job mar- Noel Ryan Auditorium ket, cold calling, networking Thursday, October 7, Thursday, November 4, Thursday, and self branding. December 2 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mississauga Central Library, Admission is free. Meeting Room CL4 (Administration Wing) For further details, please contact the Mississauga Tuesday, October 26, 2010 – Central Library, Sciences and Business Department at Friday, February 29, 2011 905-615-3200 ext. 3588. 10am – 3pm To register, please visit the Mississauga The series begins with Central Library, Science and Business the lecture, Department, 2nd Floor or call 905-615-3200 Space Exploration and Tech- ext. 3589. nology Transfer: A Role for Canada 22 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS programs for adults & teens

❚ Calling all actors! ❚ Teen Book Club Come out and audition for Man of the Join the Mississauga Central Library’s Teen Book Club! World, a new play by local author and Copies of book club titles can be picked up at the Read- award-winning playwright Shafik Ben- ers’ Den Information Desk, on the ground floor of the jamin. The play examines the clash of Mississauga Central Library (or bring your own copy). cultures in today’s complex world and Titles were selected by members of the Mississauga the value of reconciliation. This audi- Central Library Teen Book Club. tion will look to cast 6 adult females (16-30 years old), 1 girl (10 years old), 2 white young men, 1 black or dark-skinned young Mississauga Central Library, man, and 2 adult females (over 40). The play will be premiered Meeting Room CL4 (Administration Wing) as a reading on Tuesday, November 9 during the evening. 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W

Mississauga Central Library, Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 The Host by Stephanie Meyer Meeting Room CL3 (Administration Wing) Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 Gone by Michael Grant 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Friday, October 15, 2010 • 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Admission is free. No Registration required. Admission is free. For further information, please contact Shafik Benjamin For more information, please call 905-615-3200 ext. 3544. 905-272-0573 or Mark Walker 416-322- 6155. Want to start your own Teen Book Club – here’s a quick Man of the World – a new play is read list of good teen reads at the Library……….. Come and hear the premiere reading of Man of the World, a new play by local author and award-winning playwright Shafik Benjamin. Come out and be entertained Call # Title Author by the dramatic talents of a diverse group of actors Y BURG All the Broken Pieces Burg, Ann E. drawn from the local community! Y DESSE Along for the Ride Dessen, Sarah Y GUNN Amphibian Gunn, Carla Mississauga Central Library, Y LYGA Boy Toy Lyga, Barry Y SUMME Cracked up to Be Summers, Courtney Meeting Room CL3 (Administration Wing) Y CRUTC Deadline Crutcher, Chris 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Y ABDEL Does My Head Look Big in This? Abdel-Fattah, Randa Tuesday, November 9, 2010 • 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Y ZEVIN Elsewhere Zevin, Gabrielle Admission is free. Y BRAY A Great and Terrible Beauty Bray, Libba For further information, please contact Karen Black Y MARSD Hamlet and Ophelia Marsden, John Y ROSOF How I Live Now Rosoff, Meg at 905-615-3200 ext. 3590 in the Mississauga Central Y REINH How to Build a House Reinhardt, Dana Library, Arts and History Department. Y FORMA If I Stay Forman, Gayle Y WERLI Impossible Werlin, Nancy Y MARTI One Lonely Degree Martin, C. K. Kelly Y WALLA Out of Shadows Wallace, Jason Y NELSO Paranoid Park Nelson, Blake ❚ Mississauga’s Heroes and Villains Y BAUER Peeled Bauer, Joan Come and join local historian and author Kathleen Hicks Y CHBOS The Perks of Being a Wallflower Chbosky, Stephen during Ontario Public Library Week as she re-counts the Y GLASS Ruby Red Glass, Linzi Y MEMIN Shine, Coconut Moon Meminger, Neesha glad, grim, and gruesome of Mississauga’s past. Y MCDON Sophomore Switch McDonald, Abby Y ANDER Speak Anderson, Laurie Halse Mississauga Central Library, Y SCOTT Stealing Heaven Scott, Elizabeth The Canadiana Reading Room, 3rd floor Y ZARR Story of a Girl Zarr, Sara 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Y MYERS Sunrise over Fallujah Myers, Walter Dean Tuesday, October 19, 2010 • 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Y CALAM Swim the Fly Calame, Don Admission is free. Y ASHER Thirteen Reasons Why Asher, Jay Y BLUND What I Saw and How I Lied Blundell, Judy For more information, please contact Liz McQuaig at Y GREEN Will Grayson, Will Grayson Green, John 905-615-3200 x3664. september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 23 programs for Children Erin Meadows Sep 30 10:00 am-10:30 am Th ❚ Storytimes at the Library Jan 13 10:00 am-10:30 am Th Families that read, have kids that succeed. You are your Meadowvale Sep 30 10:30 am-11:00 am Th child’s most important teacher. Enjoy stories and music. Jan 13 10:30 am-11:00 am Th Meet other parents and caregivers. Talk to library staff Mississauga Valley Sep 29 10:30 am-11:00 am W about books and reading. Pick books together. Choose Jan 12 10:30 am-11:00 am W a storytime that works for you. Come and have lots of South Common Sep 27 10:30 am-11:00 am M fun together. Jan 10 10:30 am-11:00 am M

FALL SESSIONS RUN WEEKS OF “Sweet Dreams” SEPTEMBER 27 – NOVEMBER 19, 2010. Drop-in Family Storytime WINTER SESSIONS RUN WEEKS OF JANUARY 10 – MARCH 4, 2011. Almost ready for bed? Want to encourage sleepy time imagination? Join us for a weekly storytime “Midday Merriment” where pyjamas are encouraged, teddy bears are an asset and fun is a must! Drop-in Family Storytime Join us for afternoon antics in a storytime that > Ages: All ages • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 emphasizes fun with stories, songs, and rhymes. Location Start Time Day Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Central, Children’s Sep 28 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Jan 11 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu > Ages: All ages • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 Courtneypark Sep 29 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Location Start Time Day Jan 12 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Clarkson Sep 30 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Th Frank McKechnie Sep 28 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Jan 13 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Th Jan 11 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Cooksville Oct 2 2:30 pm-3:00 pm Sa Lakeview Jan 11 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Jan 15 2:30 pm-3:00 pm Sa Malton Sep 29 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Courtneypark Oct 2 2:15 pm-2:45 pm Sa Jan 12 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Jan 15 2:15 pm-2:45 pm Sa Meadowvale Sep 29 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Frank McKechnie Sep 30 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Th Jan 12 7:00 pm-7:30 pm W Jan 13 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Th Mississauga Valley Sep 28 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Sheridan Oct 2 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Sa Jan 11 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Tu Jan 15 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Sa Sheridan Sep 28 6:00 pm-6:30 pm Tu Woodlands Sep 29 2:00 pm-2:30 pm W Jan 11 6:00 pm-6:30 pm Tu Jan 12 2:00 pm-2:30 pm W Streetsville Sep 30 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Th Jan 13 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Th “Rise and Shine” French Bilingual Drop-in Family Storytime Drop-in Family Storytime Start your day with some toe-tapping and hand- clapping fun! Rise and shine with stories, songs > Ages: All ages • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 and rhymes! Location Start Time Day Malton Sep 28 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm Th > Ages: All ages • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 Jan 11 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm Th Location Start Time Day Central, Children’s Oct 2 11:00 am-11:30 am Sa “Welcome to Canada” Jan 15 11:00 am-11:30 am Sa Drop-in Family Storytime Churchill Meadows Sep 30 11:00 am-11:30 am Th Oct 2 11:00 am-11:30 am Sa A storytime designed specially for newcomers to Jan 13 11:00 am-11:30 am Th Canada. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with Jan 15 11:00 am-11:30 am Sa a focus on new words, concepts and ideas!

24 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS Programs for Children > Ages: All ages • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 “Wee Ones” Location Start Time Day Storytime Central, Children’s Sep 30 6:30 pm-7:00 pm Th Program emphasizes parent-child bonding to stimu- Jan 13 6:30 pm-7:00 pm Th late pre-literacy featuring simple stories, songs, and rhymes. Caregivers participate actively.

Registered Storytimes > Ages: Birth - to 36M • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 The following storytimes require registration in Location Start Time Day person at the branch where the program is taking Churchill Meadows Sep 29 10:00 am-10:45 am W place. For the fall session, registration begins Clarkson Oct 1 10:30 am-11:15 am F August 21, 2010. For the winter session, regis- Courtneypark Sep 27 10:00 am-10:45 am M tration begins November 20, 2010. Please note Sep 28 10:45 am-11:30 am Tu that parents are responsible for their children’s Jan 10 10:00 am-10:45 am M supervision at all times in the Library. Space is lim- Jan 11 10:45 am-11:30 am Tu ited in all programs, and registration fees are non- Meadowvale Sep 28 9:45 am-10:30 am Tu refundable. Library programs are for everyone. If Jan 11 9:45 am-10:30 am Tu a participant requires personal support in order to participate, a support person will be admitted to “We’re ONE-derful” the program at no charge. Toddler Storytime “Shake, Rattle and Read” A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 24 months Storytime of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along Babies laugh, babies bounce, babies dance! A fun with the storyteller – it’s fun for all! program filled with stories, bounces and lots of laughs for pre-crawlers. Caregivers participate act- > Ages: 12M - 24M • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 ively. Location Start Time Day > Ages: Birth - Crawlers • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 Central, Children’s Oct 1 10:00 am-10:45 am F Jan 14 10:00 am-10:45 am F Location Start Time Day South Common Sep 28 10:30 am-11:15 am Tu Central, Children’s Sep 29 10:00 am-10:45 am W Jan 12 10:00 am-10:45 am W “Terrific TWOs” Meadowvale Sep 29 10:45 am-11:30 am W Jan 12 10:45 am-11:30 am W Toddler Storytime A fun storytime for toddlers aged 24 to 35 months “Bouncing Baby” of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the Storytime stories, music, songs and rhymes. Program emphasizes bonding through lap rhymes > Ages: 24M - 36M • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 and songs, board books, and very simple stories. Caregivers participate actively. Location Start Time Day Central, Children’s Sep 30 10:00 am-10:45 am Th > Ages: Birth - to 18M • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 Jan 13 10:00 am-10:45 am Th Streetsville Sept 30 10:30 am-11:15 am Th Location Start Time Day Jan 13 10:30 am-11:15 am Th Erin Meadows Sep 28 10:00 am-10:45 am Tu Jan 11 10:00 am-10:45 am Tu “1-2-3 Read-With-Me” Frank McKechnie Sep 28 10:45 am-11:30 am Tu Jan 11 10:45 am-11:30 am Tu Toddler Storytime Mississauga Valley Sep 30 9:30 am-10:15 am Th This program emphasizes simple stories, picture Jan 13 9:30 am-10:15 am Th books, songs, and rhymes, encouraging parents and toddlers to learn about literacy together. september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS 2010 Reading to … at any age 25 > Ages: 18M - 36M • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 Mississauga Valley Sep 29 2:00 pm-2:45 pm W Location Start Time Day Jan 12 2:00 pm-2:45 pm W Courtneypark Sep 28 9:30 am-10:15 am Tu Streetsville Sep 29 2:00 pm-2:45 pm W Jan 11 9:30 am-10:15 am Tu Jan 12 2:00 pm-2:45 pm W Erin Meadows Sep 27 10:30 am-11:15 am M Jan 10 10:30 am-11:15 am M 7-11 After-School Frank McKechnie Sep 28 9:30 am-10:15 am Tu Drop in Program Jan 11 9:30 am-10:15 am Tu Mississauga Valley Sep 30 10:30 am-11:15 am Th An after-school drop-in club where library staff Jan 13 10:30 am-11:15 am Th read a chapter book (chapter by chapter) over the 8 week period. Board games and puzzles are available “Alphabet Soup” to encourage learning cooperation and understand- Preschool Storytime ing through play. Each week, storytime focuses on one letter that is used > Ages: 7Y - 11Y • Fee: Free, drop-in • Classes: 8 in rhymes, stories and songs, encouraging parents and preschoolers to learn about literacy together. Location Start Time Day Churchill Meadows Sep 30 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Th > Ages: 3Y - 5Y • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 Jan 13 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Th Cooksville Sep 30 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Th Location Start Time Day Jan 13 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Th Central, Children’s Sep 29 1:30 pm-2:15 pm W Jan 12 1:30 pm-2:15 pm W Reading Buddies Streetsville Oct 1 10:30 am-11:15 am F Jan 14 10:30 am-11:15 am F Want to improve your reading skills? We will team you with a Big Buddy partner for individualized Multilingual reading practice. Read, play reading-related games and collect prizes along the way! Meet weekly Preschool Storytime for 1 hour over an 8 week period. This is a free > Ages: 3Y - 5Y • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 program for children in grades 1 through Location Start Time Day 3. Registration closes Friday, September 10, Polish Central, Children’s Sep 30 11:30 am-12:15 pm Th 2010 and spaces are filled on a first come-first Sep 30 12:30 pm-1:15 pm Th served basis. Jan 13 11:30 am-12:15 pm Th Jan 13 12:30 pm-1:15 pm Th Location Start Time Day South Common Sep 30 6:00 pm-6:45 pm Th Central, Children’s Sep 30 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Jan 13 6:00 pm-6:45 pm Th Jan 13 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Mandarin Erin Meadows Sep 30 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Th Churchill Meadows Sep 30 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Jan 13 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Th Jan 13 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Clarkson Sep 29 7:00 pm-8:00 pm W “Picture Book Parade” Sep 30 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Cooksville Sep 30 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Preschool Storytime Jan 12 6:00 pm-8:00 pm W Program emphasizes picture books and action songs Jan 13 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th to stimulate the imagination. Parents/caregivers are Erin Meadows Sep 29 4:00 pm-8:00 pm W encouraged to attend and participate actively. Lakeview Jan 12 6:00 pm-8:00 pm W > Ages: 3Y - 5Y • Fee: $15 • Classes: 8 Jan 13 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Meadowvale Based on availability Location Start Time Day Mississauga Valley Sep 30 Based on availability Th Courtneypark Sep 29 10:00 am-10:45 am W Jan 13 Based on availability Th Jan 12 10:00 am-10:45 am W Sheridan Based on availability Erin Meadows Sep 27 2:00 pm-2:45 pm M Woodlands Sep 30 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Th Jan 10 2:00 pm-2:45 pm M Note: All program listings were correct at Frank McKechnie Sep 27 10:30 am-11:15 am M time of printing. For up to date listings, check Jan 10 10:30 am-11:15 am M it out at www.mississauga.ca/library. 26 2010 Reading to … at any age september - december 2010 • THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS ‘Learning feels good’

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