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VPL's 2019 TD Summer Reading Club (SRC) starts June 22. Register to get your TD SRC notebook and begin tracking your summer reading!

We will be exploring many subjects this summer including dinosaurs and virtual camping! See pages 10 & 11 for all of the fun programs and performances happening all summer long.

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Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 3 Welcome Greetings from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua supported the Library Board’s Rose Savage nomination for this award. “The Vaughan Public Library Board Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board has worked collaboratively to ensure that Vaughan libraries continue to provide the highest level of services in keeping with the pace of our fast-growing municipality,” said Mayor Welcome to What’sOn Bevilacqua. “Through forward-thinking and cooperation, the Board oversaw the opening of three new branches in four years at the Library and have set the direction to develop three more. The new facilities have improved access to services in various parts of the The City of Vaughan’s Council has appointed the new city and enabled and empowered individuals to take advantage of 18-member Library Board. I am pleased to announce that countless opportunities to ignite their imagination, increase their Gary Thompson has been elected Vice-Chair and Denise knowledge, and develop their personal and professional growth. Da Ros-Presutti Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee. The libraries in Vaughan are admired across the province I would also like to congratulate Vaughan Public Libraries’ —award-winning, innovative and accessible—and welcome (VPL) staff who were awarded the prestigious Angus more than 2.8 million visitors every year. In our recent Citizen Mowat Award of Excellence, which is presented annually Satisfaction Survey, Vaughan Public Libraries received a 96 per by the Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport recognizing cent satisfaction rate,” added Mayor Bevilacqua. “The City of a commitment to excellence in the delivery of public library Vaughan is fortunate to have many compassionate citizens, like service. VPL won the award for its Customer Service Experience the members of the Vaughan Public Library Board, who give their Model which embraces the best practices of customer service time to help make the community an even better place.” into one framework that empowers staff to take customer service As the new Library Board embarks on our four-year term, with to the next level. many former members returning, we will progress with the In addition, I am delighted to share that the Vaughan Public planning and development of our three upcoming libraries, the Library Board, 2014 - 2018, under the leadership of Chair Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, the future Mackenzie Dr. Deven Sandhu, was awarded the Ontario Library Vaughan Hospital Library and the Carrville Community Association’s Joyce Cunningham Award, which honours a high Library & District Park and continue our commitment to level of collaboration and innovation leading to outstanding enrich, inspire and transform libraries and services offering results. The award is dedicated to the late Isabella Ferrara, a the best to Vaughan residents. long-time, dedicated Board member.

Mayor & Members of Council Congratulate VPL Vaughan Public Libraries is pleased to announce A ceremonial presentation was made at the City’s Council meeting to acknowledge VPL winning two prestigious Vaughan Public Library Board awards – the 2018 Angus Mowat Award of Excellence and the Joyce Cunningham Award. 2018 - 2022 Rose Savage – Chair * Donald Lazar Gary Thompson – Vice Chair * Hameed Malik Gail Blackman Antonella Nicaso Ralph Cinelli * Palma Pallante * Denise Da Ros-Presutti Loreta Pavese * Mario Ferri * Bruno Riga Lauri Hewitt Gino Rosati Marilyn Iafrate * Richard Wu Manjit Kaur * Sandra Yeung Racco * Mayor Bevilacqua, centre, with former Library Board Chair Deven Sandhu (l) and Rose Savage, Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board (r). * Returning Board members

4 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 What’s New

TD Summer Reading Club Pop-Up! Home Library Service for Customers Join our pop-up Summer Reading Club activities on Library Stay connected with your library! People who are Day at the Woodbridge Village Farmer's Market! physically unable to visit the library independently Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7 often rely on their family or friends to bring them Saturday, July 13, 9 am - 1 pm materials from the library. Once registered, Home Library Service users have access to additional services including an option for delivery of materials to your doorstep by qualified volunteers. This free service can be used temporarily or on a permanent basis.

Home Library Service Drivers Help Connect Your Community. VPL is looking for One eRead Canada: volunteers to deliver and pick up library materials to Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont Home Library Service customers. Volunteers must In celebration of National Indigenous History month, Glass be 18+, have a valid driver’s licence and reliable Beads by Dawn Dumont will be available from June 3 to 30 transportation, and complete an application and on Overdrive and Hoopla in eBook and eAudio formats Vulnerable Sector Screening form. (visit www.vaughanpl.info/materials/downloads_digital). Let's join the national conversations on the importance of For more information contact the Service Desk. reconciliation and the Indigenous experience #ownvoices!

Space Series: Moon Landing Book a STEAM Birthday Party at VPL Celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar Celebrate your child’s next birthday with Vaughan Public landing mission at the library! Enjoy space-themed activities Libraries! VPL offers six different STEAM (science, and games with the whole family. technology, engineering, arts, math) themed birthday party packages for a variety of ages. Packages are available Dufferin Clark Library Pierre Berton Resource Library for two different age groups (3 - 8 and 7 - 12). For more Saturday, July 20 Saturday, July 27 information visit www.vaughanpl.info/birthdayparties 11 am - 2 pm 2 - 4 pm

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 5 FILM IT: Movie Making ! Are you the next Tim Burton? Learn Mak e It to create your own simple animations that you can enter into our FILM IT! Learn It Movie Contest. Please contact the ! Service Desk for details. PBRL Jul 23 7 pm ! How-to instructions Create It Aug 13 7 pm Join us for a viewing party of the contest entries CREATE IT! Volunteers Assist staff in the CREATE IT! space to Get Certified 3D! Learn App Development earn volunteer hours. Set-up and Learn 3D printing equipment basics This three-week workshop, presented maintain the Green Room, Recording and how to use software to create by STEM Minds, will lead you Studio, and other technology for the your project. Next, you can book time through the fundamentals of app community to enjoy. for staff to bring your project to life. development. Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $40. CCRL Ages 13+. BCRL Aug 12, 19, 26 6:30 pm PBRL Jul 11 6:30 pm Creation Lab Learn Film and Photography Drop in to explore all things STEAM Graphic Design for Kids This four-week workshop, offered by with a variety of library tech and Join the Design Exchange for a hands STEM Minds, will introduce the basics tools. For all ages. on graphic design workshop. Young of film and photography. Ages 8 - 12. PBRL Sundays 2 pm designers will be introduced to Cost is $50 for 4 weeks. Jul 7 - Aug 11 CANVA, a web-based graphic design BCRL Jul 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30 pm VV Fridays 3:30 pm software. Ages 9 - 12. Cost: $10. Jun 7 - Aug 16 BCRL Jul 14 1 pm Let's Make a Board Game! Come and learn how board games Design in 3D - For Kids! Keep Talking & are made! See what goes into board Learn how to design and build your Nobody Explodes game design, then bring your dream own 3D creations using Tinkercad. No You are trapped in a virtual room game to life. Ages 7 - 12. experience required. For ages 8+. with a ticking time-bomb. Can your BCRL Aug 18 10:30 am BCRL Jul 21 11 am friends help you defuse it? Book PBRL Jun 15 2 pm the Oculus Rift to experience this Podcast Collective Aug 22 6:30 pm awesome VR party game. For groups Join the conversation as we learn of 2 - 4. To book a time slot, visit the about what goes into creating and Service Desk or our website at maintaining your own podcast. www.vaughanpl.info/shareit Everything from technology to set-up, CCRL outlines and episode scripts will be covered. Ages 13+. Keyboarding Basics for Today CCRL Jun 27 | Jul 25 Brush up on your keyboarding skills! Aug 29 6 pm This four-week course explores keyboard shortcuts, touch-typing techniques and touchscreen keyboards! Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $20. Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name DC Tuesdays 4 pm at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com Jun 4 - Jun 25

6 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 Record a Demo Want to record but aren’t sure how? Work with a technician in a Teen Summer Challenge. personalized studio set-up, with software navigation and recording. JUN 28 - AUG 22 Come ready to perform your song, podcast, or anything you like. CCRL Jun 1, 24 | Jul 6, 29 Calling all teens! Aug 10, 26 2 pm We are challenging you this summer to explore your library, Screenwriting your neighbourhood and your world! Each week during Join us for an interactive seminar on the summer, compete with others by completing themed the fundamentals of screenwriting challenges that will push you to your fun limit! with a local filmmaker. Discuss essential topics, such as narrative Challenges include video game let’s play, travelling back in time, structure, character building, plot, reppin’ your favourite cosplay and showing your pride! and dialogue. Also, pitch your own story idea! Ages 18+. Cost is $10. Each completed challenge gets you a ballot for the weekly prize! CCRL Jul 13 1:30 pm

Social Media and You At the end of the summer, one lucky teen will win their choice of: Lights! Camera! Action! Learn how to use Social Media to your advantage and develop skills when talking in Beats Solo3 front of a camera. For ages 18+. CCRL Jun 3, 10 6 pm GoPro HERO7

STEAM Club Explore a new STEAM topic each week with a guided, hands-on workshop. Ages 7+. BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm Jun 4 - Jun 25 MA Thursdays 7 pm Jun 6 - Aug 15

Stop-Motion Animation Learn the basics of the popular animation technique stop-motion, with a local filmmaker. Using the latest software, create your own short film by bringing inanimate objects to life! Ages 13 - 17. Cost: $10. PlayStation®4 CCRL Aug 8 7 pm

Virtual Reality at the Library Please sign up for your free account to complete your Discover and explore Virtual Reality. challenges and track your progress in our top 10 list at: Together we assemble VR glasses, tour the virtual reality world, and you www.vaughanpl.info/tsc get to take the glasses home! The Teen Summer Challenge runs from June 28 to August 22. For ages 13 - 18. Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $5. 12 year olds can choose between TD Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Challenge. MA Jul 12 2 pm #VPLTSC

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 7 STEAM Storytime Preschoolers are naturally curious — they thrive on exploration and discovery! Join us as we investigate early science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) concepts through songs, stories and interactive play. BCRL Wednesdays 10:30 am

Toddling to Read This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months to 3 years with a parent or caregiver. AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am Preschool programs CCRL Mondays 11:30 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am Baby Social Hop, Sing, Read! PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am A place for babies and parents to For children who love to move. This PL Wednesdays 10:30 am come together! This hour-long social storytime is 30 minutes of songs, Fridays 10:30 am features a new topic every week for rhymes, and wiggles. For 2 - 4 year you to explore with your little one as olds and their enthusiastic adult. you meet other like-minded parents. DC Wednesdays 10:30 am We will have workshops, activities and MA Wednesdays 10:15 am guest speakers for you to discover. VV Mondays 10:30 am BCRL Fridays 10 am Jun 7 - 28 Musical Babies Jul 19 | Aug 16 10 am An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with Born to Read songs, rhymes and more! Offered in Join us for an interactive program to partnership with EarlyON Centre. share stories, songs, rhymes and early Space is limited. For ages 0 - 12 literacy activities that you can continue months. Tickets are available at the to enjoy at home! For ages 0 - 18 Service Desk 30 minutes before. months with a parent or caregiver. KL Wednesdays 2 pm AN Fridays 10:30 am MA Thursdays 1:30 pm BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm DC Thursdays 10:30 am There will be a program break PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am starting August 19. Regular PL Mondays 11:30 am programming resumes September 3. VV Wednesdays 10:30 am

8 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 Childrehildren’s programsms Be an Earth Ranger! Green Your P.A. Day Do you have a passion for animals or Calling all tree-huggers! This the environment? Become an Earth Kids’ program will include a multitude of Ranger and help us complete missions eco-themed activities that the whole as we learn about biodiversity and family can enjoy. sustainability to protect the world we Book BCRL Jun 3 11 am live in. Ages 7 - 12. CCRL Jun 3 11 am KL Jun 3 1 pm PL Jun 8 | Jul 20 PBRL Jun 3 11 am Aug 17 2 pm Club VV Jun 3 11 am Get the book, read the book and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying Chess Club Mechanize IT! activities and games based on the Play a game, talk strategy and meet Welcome to the Machine! We’re story! For ages 8 - 12. other like-minded chess players. all about machines today so come VV Saturdays 1 pm CCRL Jun 4 6:30 pm and have fun with mechanics, Gangsta Granny engineering, physics and a lot more. Epic LEGO® Build by David Walliams DC Jun 3 11 am Bring your LEGO® building skills to Jul 2 6:30 pm MA Jun 3 11 am our epic build afternoon! You have two Amulet: The Stonekeeper WO Jun 3 11 am hours to create the LEGO® structure by Kazu Kibuishi of your dreams. Creations will be Aug 6 6:30 pm Touch a Truck showcased in the library! Bluffton by Matt Phelan See, touch and explore big trucks DC Jul 25 2 pm PBRL Jun 12 7 pm at the library. Meet the people Schooled by Gordon Korman who protect, serve and build our PL Jun 27 6:30 pm community. Minecrafters' Club Because of Mr. Terupt PL Jun 3 10 am Create a whole new world with friends! by Rob Buyea Play Minecraft for free at the library. Jul 25 6:30 pm WO Mondays 2 pm The Evolution of Calpurnia Starts Jul 8 Tate by Jacqueline Kelly Aug. 29 6:30 pm Amulet: The Stonekeeper Please pre-register at the Service Desk or by Kazu Kibuishi on Eventbrite. Search by program name VV Jun 3 6:30 pm at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 9 Birds of a Feather There are amazing birds right in our own backyards. This hour-long program will focus on all things Be a Nature Detective birds from songbirds to birds of prey! What animal made that footprint? AN KL WO Whose fur is that? Find out and Aug 15 Aug 13 Jul 2 Oceans Alive! make your own nature notebook CCRL PL perfect for recording your own Jul 23 Aug 8 Who lives in oceans, rivers and lakes? Explore underwater life nature observations! DC VV AN KL VV Aug 6 Jul 25 through STEAM activities. Aug 1 Jul 23 Jul 4 CCRL MA 2 pm BCRL MA WO Aug 13 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 10 Aug 6 KL PBRL Aug 6 Jul 31 CCRL PBRL FR Jul 16 Jul 3 Club Franco Come have some fun with French 2 pm DC PL Jul 9 Jul 11 activities led by French-speaking staff. For ages 7+. 2 pm Venez nous joindre pour une heure d’activités en français FR Bilingual Play: organisée par un de nos The Firebird bibliothécaires francophones. Pour 7 ans et plus. Little Red Theatre presents this famous Russian fable done in AN Jul 11 PBRL Aug 7 Origami Be a Maker! the round, with dance, lots of audience participation, and great BCRL Jul 17 PL Aug 15 Be a Maker! This is Lit storytelling. All ages. Cost: $5. CCRL Aug 6 VV Jul 11 PBRL Jul 17 Be a Maker! This is Lit 2 pm DC Jul 2 WO Jul 30 Origami This is Lit MA Jul 31 Origami 2 pm

10 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 Puppet Show Fun The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and Things with Wings Butterflies and bees are important amusing staff-led puppet show. pollinators in our yards. Enjoy fun Everyone likes puppets! activities that help to attract bees BCRL Aug 14 and butterflies to our gardens! 2 pm AN KL PL Aug 8 Jul 9 Jul 25 BCRL MA VV Robin Hood and Jul 31 Jul 3 Aug 15 the Dragon DC PBRL WO Jul 23 Aug 14 Aug 13 Join Applefun Puppetry for a puppet show and then make your 2 pm own puppet! Ages 3 - 9. Cost: $5. Space is limited. DC Jul 11 Virtual Camping Go camping without worrying 2 pm about mosquitos! Explore the Weather or not! night sky in our planetarium, take Explore weather by building a a VR trip through the woods, sing rainbow, watching a tornado in a ROM Dinosaur songs around the “campfire” and tube and studying clouds. Detectives so much more! AN DC PL Dinosaurs are fascinating! We AN KL VV Jul 25 Jul 30 Jul 18 will explore dinosaurs at activity Jul 4 Jul 16 Jul 18 BCRL KL VV stations using the ROM's dinosaur BCRL MA WO Jul 3 Jul 2 Aug 8 EduKit. Aug 7 Jul 24 Jul 9 CCRL MA WO AN KL VV CCRL PBRL Jul 9 Aug 14 Jul 16 Jul 18 Jul 30 Aug 1 Jul 30 Jul 10 2 pm BCRL MA WO DC PL Jul 10 Aug 7 Jul 23 Aug 13 Aug 1 CCRL PBRL 2 pm Jul 2 Jul 24 DC PL Jul16 Jul 4 2 pm

Songs from the Garden Join Little Fingers Music for this fun and interactive musical about saving the environment together. Ages 3 - 10. Cost: $5. MA Jul 22 2 pm

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 11 family Storytime Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

CCRL Fridays 11:30 am KL Tuesdays 11 am MA Thursdays 10:30 am PBRL Mondays 6:30 pm Thursdays 11 am PL Tuesdays 6:30 pm VV Tuesdays 6:30 pm programs WO Thursdays 6:45 pm Family There will be a program break starting August 19. Regular Family Movie Sensory Storytime for Children programming resumes September 3. Enjoy a movie with your family while with Special Needs you share time together. It's fun for A sensory storytime designed for kids and parents! Watch our children with special needs. For ages FR Bilingual Family Storytime family-oriented feature films on the 4 - 8 and their families. The perfect introduction to French! big screen. CCRL Jun 15 | Jul 27 Awesome stories and songs for everyone. DC Aug 31 12 pm Aug 10 10:30 am CCRL Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6 MA Jun 1, 15, 29 | Jul 13, 27 Aug 3, 17 11 am Aug 10, 24 2 pm Strolling Along VV Jun 13 | Jul 11 Get ready for a double family Walk and talk with us as we explore Aug 8 6:30 pm feature! We’re showing two films the beautiful William Ganger back-to-back, so come prepared. Greenway trails. Bring your stroller, Bring blankets, cushions and allergy- the kids and the conversation! Contact FR Club Franco for Homeschoolers friendly movie snacks! Contact the the Service Desk for more information. It's French Club for homeschoolers! Service Desk for more information. PBRL Jun 26 | Jul 31 11:15 am Join us for bilingual arts and science activities led by French-speaking staff. For ages 6 - 12. FR French Family Movie Best way to learn French? Movies! Venez nous joindre pour une heure Come enjoy a movie in French with d’activités en français organisée par un subtitles so no one is left behind! Check out fun de nos bibliothécaires francophones. MA Jun 22 | Jul 20 P.A. Day programs Pour 6 - 12 ans. Aug 17 2 pm on page 9! BCRL Jun 4, 18 2 pm STEAM Club for Homeschoolers Pokémon League Join us for hands-on workshops Whether you own Pokémon cards, exploring science, technology, love Pokémon or just want something engineering, arts and mathematics. fun to do, come play Pokémon TCG Ages 6 - 12. For more information, at the library! All ages are welcome. Please pre-register at the Service Desk or contact [email protected] BCRL Jun 12 | Jul 10 on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com BCRL Jun 11, 25 2 pm Aug 14 6 pm

12 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 Teen N ght Come to our free teens-only event! We'll have an escape room, video games, human Hungry Hungry Hippos with all-you-can-eat snacks and lots of prizes to win! PBRL Aug 24 7 pm

Teen Book Clubs

Pick up a copy of one of our hot reads Teen & Tween programs and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book. D&D Adventures at the Library Red Cross Babysitting Course AN Jun 5 7 pm Game on! Join in on the action and Learn important skills for becoming a March: Book 2 adventure as we campaign our way top-notch babysitter. For ages 11 - 15. by John Lewis through the world of Dungeons Admission: $60. Jul 3 7 pm and Dragons. No previous gaming MA Jul 8 | Aug 17 10 am March: Book 3 experience required. For ages 12 - 16. by John Lewis CCRL Jun 24 | Jul 29 Tech Coaches Aug 7 7 pm Aug 26 6:30 pm Earn volunteer hours by sharing your Finding Audrey DC Tuesdays 6 pm tech skills with the community. Assist by Sophie Kinsella Jun 4 - Aug 13 in a variety of programs for all ages, PL Jun 24 7 pm everything from computer basics to Nimona by Noelle Stevenson FR Fun with French Volunteers coding and STEAM. Application Jul 29 7 pm Parlez-vous français? Read, play games forms are available at the Service Desk Counting by 7s and interact with kids in French. or online at www.vaughanpl.info by Holly Goldberg Sloan Application forms are available at the BCRL CCRL PBRL PL Aug 26 7 pm Service Desk or online. Aristotle and Dante Discover BCRL Tween Maker the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Love to Make? We have a new DIY High School Study Hall each month! Join us to try something VV Jun 17 6:30 pm When Dimple Met Rishi Need a place to study for exams? VPL's new, make friends and have fun. Ages by Sandhya Manon study hall is open late for high school 9 - 13. Cost: $5 per session. Jul 15 6:30 pm students who want to study alone or in BCRL Jun 2 2 pm All American Boys small groups. Mug Cakes by Jason Reynolds BCRL Jun 17 - Jun 24 Jul 28 2 pm & Brendan Kiely Mon - Thurs 9 pm - 12 am Make a Nature Button Aug 19 6:30 pm Fri 6 - 9 pm Aug 25 2 pm Saints and Misfits by SK Ali Sat - Sun 5 - 9 pm Slime Party! PBRL Jun 1 2 pm Slime Party! Visit the Therapy Dogs Oculus Drop In Jul 13 2 pm Too stressed to study? Take a Grab your friends and see who can get Mug Cakes break and visit the therapy dogs, in the highest score in Fruit Ninja, Head Aug 10 2 pm partnership with St. John Ambulance. Master and other fun multi-player Make a Nature Button games on the Oculus Rift. Ages 13+. BCRL Jun 23 2 pm CCRL Fridays 4 pm CCRL Jun 17 7 pm Jun 7 - Jun 21

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 13 ESL Café Volunteers Volunteer to help newcomers to Canada practice their English language skills in an informal environment. Contact the Service Desk for more information. Age 18+. VV Jun 2, 16 | Jul 14, 28 Aug 11 1:30 pm

FR French Meetup Practice your French in good company with a new theme every month! BCRL Jun 26 6:30 pm Nourriture | Food Jul 31 6:30 pm Passions | Passions Aug 28 6:30 pm Adult programs Animaux | Pets Brain Fitness Citizens' Engagement Hindi Book Club Want your brain to work smarter and Workshop Join the discussion group for adults faster? Join us for fun and engaging Organized and presented by the who like to share their thoughts on activities to boost your brain strength Springfarm Ratepayers' Association Hindi books they have read. The library and flexibility. and featuring Ward 5 Councillor Alan will provide a copy of the books. PBRL Jun 27 | Jul 25 Shefman. Join us to learn who to call DC Jun 27 6:30 pm Aug 22 2 pm to get your local issues, problems, and concerns addressed. BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) DC Jul 18 6:30 pm Book Club TECH TRAINING Discuss books with other parents and Create with Carvey® caregivers while your baby eats, sleeps Learn how to use software to create Take it a step beyond the basics. or plays. The library will provide a something that can later be engraved, Visit www.vaughanpl.info copy of the chosen title. etched, inscribed or carved into wood KL Jun 17 2 pm or plastic. Create something new Everything eBooks The Nightingale each session. Carvey® certification is BCRL Jul 18, 25 2 pm by Kristin Hannah included with participation. Jul 15 2 pm PBRL Jun 20 | Aug 8 6:30 pm Make the Most of Little Fires Everywhere Your Smartphone by Celeste Ng BCRL Jun 20 2 pm ESL Café Travel Aug 19 2 pm Newcomers and ESL learners are My Brilliant Friend Aug 15 2 pm welcome to practice their English Health by Elena Ferrante language skills with adult volunteers. KL Jul 23 2 pm Program held in partnership with the Travel Chinese Social Hour Library Settlement Program in York Chat in Chinese about books, current PBRL Jun 6 2 pm Region and Catholic Community Travel events and life in Canada. Contact the Services of York Region. Register at Service Desk for more information. Jul 4 2 pm the Service Desk. Health PL Jun 18 | Jul 16 DC Jun 9, 23 | Jul 7, 21 Aug 20 10:30 am Aug 18 1:30 pm Photo Editing VV Jun 2, 16 | Jul 14, 28 CCRL Jun 6, 13, 20 7 pm Aug 11 1:30 pm

14 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 Adult Book Clubs Let's Go to the Movies More than just a great place for books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film for free! See you at the show. DC Mondays 1:30 pm Saturdays 1:30 pm

FR Let’s Go to the (French) Movies We have educational and Great French movies with English informative sessions on a subtitles for all to enjoy. variety of topics. De superbes films en français avec Beer Brewing Mingle with like-minded adults and sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir MA Jun 16 2 pm have great conversations about a de tous. Dog Owner's Liability book chosen monthly. The library will DC Jun 12 | Jul 10 DC Jun 20 7 pm provide a copy of the book. Aug 7 1:30 pm Essential Oils MA Jul 14 2 pm AN Jun 26 7 pm Memory Café My Brilliant Friend Landlord and Tenant Legislation Jul 31 7 pm Individuals living with memory loss DC Aug 15 7 pm and their caregivers can socialize and Everything I Never Told You learn about memory related issues. Love Your Life Aug 28 7 pm In partnership with the Alzheimer MA Aug 11 2 pm The German Girl Society of York Region. Reflexology BCRL Jun 25 7 pm CCRL Jun 20 1:30 pm BCRL Jun 3 7 pm Speaking My Truth Jul 30 7 pm The Hate U Give Scholars' Hub with YorkU Tech 1-On-1 Aug 27 7 pm York University is bringing Vaughan Want to improve your skills with Don't I Know You? a taste of the university experience. computers, tablets and more? Get CCRL Jun 11 7 pm Each month, YorkU faculty will bring hands-on practice with volunteers on Flee, Fly, Flown their amazing research and provide the the topic of your choice. Feel free to Jul 9 7 pm opportunity for you to learn something bring your own device. Contact the The Picture of Dorian Gray new. Visit the YorkU Alumni website Service Desk for more information. Aug 13 7 pm at alumniandfriends.yorku.ca for CCRL PL WO Homegoing registration and more information. PL Jun 12 7 pm CCRL Jun 25 | Jul 30 The Elegance of the Aug 27 7 pm Writers' Workshop Hedgehog Join amateur writers in overcoming the VV Jun 13 7 pm challenges of writing. Each session will The Inconvenient Indian Social Hour focus on different elements of writing Jul 11 7 pm Spend an hour with us. Older adults like plot, character and prose style. The Immortal Life of are invited to this free program Perfect for discussion and feedback. Henrietta Lacks featuring activities, guest speakers and CCRL Jun 18 | Jul 16 Aug 8 7 pm informational workshops. Aug 20 7 pm The Martian BCRL Jun 13 | Jul 11 WO Jun 24 7 pm Aug 8 2:30 pm The Three Weissmanns of VV Tuesdays 2 pm Please pre-register at the Service Desk or Westport WO Jun 20 | Jul 18 on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com Jul 29 7 pm Aug 15 2 pm A Guide for the Perplexed

Vaughan Public Libraries www.vaughanpl.info 15 G MAZIN QUESTS AADULT SUMMER READS

Embark on a reading adventure with us this summer and explore new literary frontiers, blaze new book trails and discover hidden treasures! We have created 6 themed reading lists with 60 titles to choose from for your amazing reading journey.

Book Tasting @The Library Shh... I'm Reading: Want to read outside the box? Join Silent Reading Party us for an opportunity to sample It's just what it sounds like; a some new authors and genres. bunch of folks get together and Kick off your summer eadingr and (silently) read! Bring your own taste something different. There's book or let us help you choose sure to be something on the menu your next read. pm for everyone! PBRL Aug 15 6:30 BCRL Jun 27 7 pm WEEKLY THEMES Hot Nostalgia Books with Buzz Club Jul 2 - Jul 8 Jul 23 – Jul 29 Challenge yourself to read one of Breezy Heavy the year's hottest books - Daisy Jul 9 – Jul 15 Jul 30 – Aug 5 Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Lies Wanderlust Aug 6 - Aug 12 Reid. Loved it? Hated it? Come and Jul 16 – Jul 22 discuss it at our summer book club! Themed refreshments to be served. CCRL Jul 18 7 pm

Your summer adventure awaits...

The Unhoneymooners Come Away Enlightenment Now I'll Be There My Sister The Black Penguin Christina Lauren With Me Steven Pinker For You The Serial Killer Andrew Evans Karma Brown Kelsey Miller Oyinkan Braithwaite

16 What’sOn JUNE JULY AUGUST 2019 è Recommended Reads è ADULT

The Only Woman in the Room Becoming Source of Self-Regard The Red Address Book The Seven Deaths Marie Benedict Michelle Obama Toni Morrison Sofia Lundberg of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton

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Two Can Keep a secret Unearthed What If It's Us The Lady's Guide to American Panda Karen M. McManus Amie Kaufman & Becky Albertalli & Petticoats and Piracy Gloria Chao Meagan Spooner Adam Silvera Mackenzi Lee

CHILDREN

Jabari Jumps Hello Lighthouse The Water Walker Going Wild: Canadian Survival Gaia Cornwall Sophie Blackall Joanne Robertson Helping Nature Thrive in Cities Jeff Szpirglas Michelle Mulder

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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY AN DC 350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9 1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 7R4 Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm; WO WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm 150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge L4L 2S7 Mon–Thurs 10am–9pm; Fri Closed BCRL BATHURST CLARK RESOURCE LIBRARY Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm 900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 8C1 CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY CCRL MA MAPLE LIBRARY 2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan L6A 4W2 10190 Keele Street, Maple L6A 1G3 PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY PBRL PL PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY 4921 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge L4L 1A6 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3 Mon–Thurs 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm; VELLORE VILLAGE LIBRARY Sat & Sun 9am–5pm V V 1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7 Mon–Thurs 10am–9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; KL KLEINBURG LIBRARY Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm 10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0 Mon, Wed & Thurs 1–8pm; Tues 10am–5pm; Library items may be returned to any branch. Fri Closed; Sat & Sun 1–5pm Return boxes are open 24/7.

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Student Summer Fitness Special May 1 - August 31

Saveon monthly membership 30% Guidelines: The monthly pass may be purchased from May 1 to August 31. Pass expires September 30. One pass per person per month only. Student I.D. required.

vaughan.ca/recreation Mindlulness & Relaxation Fais Bend, breathe and om your way to inner peace. This day-long event will feature wellness presentations, workshops, and DIY activities. Full details on Eventbrite.

Civic Centre Resource Library · Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 3 pm

#VPLkids Design Exchange Kids' Day! Kids will join urban designers to put their creativity to the test and design the neighbourhood of the future. Ages 5+. Just drop in!

Pierre Berton Resource Library · Saturday, June 29, 1 – 4 pm Family Night Celebrate Summer Reading. Our TD Summer Reading Club is in full bloom! Join us for a night of plants, animals, dinosaurs and all things nature! #VPLFamNite

PierreBathurst Berton Clark Resource Resour Libraryce Libr ar ·y Saturday, · Sunda y,July May 20, 5, 6:30 6 – 9 – pm 9 pm

#musicatVPL Coffee House open mic

Relax to the tunes of local musician Follow the Lemming while sipping coffee, tea or espresso. Featuring treats from The Big Cannoli. Ages 18+. Cost: $5.

Civic Centre Resource Library · Saturday, August 10, 7:30 – 11:30 pm