Black History Month PLUS March Break Science & Technology

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY JANUARY – MARCH 2016

Black History Month Issues, films and music. Pages 26.

March Break Workshops for teens. Crafts and games for kids. Page 3.

Science & Technology Astronomy for all ages. Pages 24 and 50.

PLUS Muriel Barbery, Marlon James and Yann Martel at the Appel Salon. Page 13. Ontario Planetarium’s travelling mobile dome, at Don Mills Branch. at mobile dome, travelling Ontario Planetarium’s What’s New in our collections

NEW ADULT BOOKS

The High The Year of the City of Thorns My Name is The Crooked Heart Mountains of Runaways Ben Rawlence Lucy Barton of Mercy Portugal Sunjeev Sahota Elizabeth Strout Billie Livingston Yann Martel

NEW TEEN BOOKS

Lady Midnight Owl and the City Juniors The Tattooed Heart Breakaway Cassandra Clare of Angels Kaui Hart Michael Grant Kat Spears Kristi Charish Hemmings

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Video Game The Night Neil Flambé and The Marvels Dark Tide Programming for Kids Gardener the Duel in the Brian Selznick Jennifer Donnelly Jonathan S. Terry Fan and Desert Harbour Eric Fan Kevin Sylvester

Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch. IN THIS ISSUE

2 About Our Programs 3 March Break Published by Toronto Public Library 10 After School 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 11 Author Talks & Lectures 15 Book Clubs & Writers Groups Toronto Public Library Board 18 Career & Job Search Help The Toronto Public Library Board meets monthly at 6 pm, September through 19 Computer & Library Training June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 21 Culture, Arts & Entertainment 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 34 ESL & Newcomers Meetings are open to the public. 35 Health & Wellness Upcoming Board meetings: 39 History & Genealogy Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 40 Hobbies, Crafts & Games [email protected] 43 Personal Finance Board Members 47 Reading Programs & Storytimes Councillor Paul Ainslie 50 Science & Technology Councillor Ana Bailão (Mayor’s Designate) 52 Small Business Mr. Ron Carinci (Chair) Ms. Lindsay Colley (Vice Chair) 54 Branch Map Councillor Sarah Doucette 56 Branch Hours & Locations Councillor Mary Fragedakis 59 Bookmobile Schedule Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter 60 Accessibility Services Ms. Dianne LeBreton Mr. Strahan McCarten CONNECT WITH US Mr. Ross Parry Ms. Archana Shah Ms. Eva Svec twitter.com/torontolibrary instagram.com/torontolibrary

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SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS for teens, kids & families MARCH BREAK Here’s a sample of the great programs happening in the teen zone! For a full listing, check your local branch listings or contact the branch.

Paint Party Conquer Your Fears Express yourself on canvas with the feelings you channel Learn about animals and insects many are afraid of and from the rhythm of music. Listen to a live deejay and learn face your fears. Live creatures are present. the techniques of painting with a professional artist. Barbara Frum Mar. 17 2 pm Malvern* Mar. 14 1 pm Glowing Textiles Art of Photography Textile Museum of Canada shows you how to create a soft A professional photographer teaches you how to take artistic circuit using conductive thread and LED lights. Registration photos. You are welcome to bring your own camera or cell begins February 1. phone. Bring your portfolio/sample photos if you have one Fairview* Mar. 17 3 pm and are interested in a private critique about your work. Pape/Danforth* Mar. 14 2 pm Sushi Making A nutritious hands-on sushi-making class with master chef Fine Art in Glass Workshop Sang Kim from Sushi Making For The Soul. Create designs on glass, explore the interplay of light and Palmerston* Mar. 17 2 pm glass with glass painting. All supplies are provided. Albert Campbell* Mar. 15 4 pm Ultimate Fanfest with Sam Maggs Join the author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy for a Jewellery Making fun exploration through the world of fandom. Unleash your creative side and learn to make beautiful Sanderson Mar. 17 4 pm jewellery in this hands-on workshop. All supplies are provided. Don Mills* Mar. 15 4 pm Babysitting Course and Business Management Get qualified and start earning money as a babysitter. Gamemakers Learn basic first aid and caregiving skills and how to cope An introduction to video game creation using free with common and non-life threatening emergencies. Learn software and tools. also to manage a babysitting business. Fee: $55. Bring a Fairview* Mar. 15 3 pm lunch. For ages 11-15. Cedarbrae* Mar. 17 9:30 am-5 pm Handwriting Analysis A handwriting expert explains the basics of analyzing Arcade Gaming handwriting and provides insight into what your own Test your video gaming skills on our consoles and challenge writing says about you with a one-on-one consultation. your friends. Northern District Mar. 15 4 pm Cedarbrae Mar. 18 5 pm Brentwood Mar. 18 3 pm Makey Makey! Lego Robotics Learn how to make bananas into a piano, high fives into a Building and control your own robot with Lego Mindstorms EV3. drum kit, and Play-Doh into a Super Mario game controller Downsview* Mar. 16 2 pm with a device called Makey Makey. Don Mills* Mar. 18 4 pm Logics Academy: Bump Bot Build a Roomba-style Bump Bot. Investigate the effect of 3D Printer Certification electron flow on the torque generated by the Bump Bot as This course certifies you to use the 3D printers at the well as the effect of potential differences on the speed of library’s Digital Innovation Hubs. Learn how to prepare a the robot. Registration starts March 1. 3D design file for print and review the rules and guidelines Eatonville* Mar. 16 4 pm to using the 3D printer properly and safely. Fairview* Mar. 18 5 pm

6 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Red Cross Babysitting Certification This one-day course teaches you how to safely babysit March Break for Teens infants and young children, and covers diapering, feeding, age-appropriate activities, household safety and basic first in French aid. Receive a certificate upon completion of the course. Fee: $60. Bring a lunch. For ages 11-15. Atelier d’écriture: Le Petit Oulipo Express Palmerston* Mar. 18 10 am-6 pm Conter les cartes avec le jeu Canada 1615 ou comment raconter des histoires abracadabrantes pleines de sens et Get Inspired: Mini Jar Pendant d’Histoire. Pour 10-13 ans. Le nombre de participants est Learn how to create your own mini-jar pendant. limité et vous devez vous s’inscrire en appelant le S. Walter Stewart* Mar. 18 2 pm 416-395-5762. Yorkville Mar. 18 2 pm Beatboxing 101 Learn to make music without instruments with well-known poet, recording artist and beatboxer, Eddy David (Eddy Da Original One). Cedarbrae* Mar. 19 2 pm

Robot Jousting Design and program robots for an exciting and engaging Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all challenge. For ages 10-13. the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/marchbreak for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Mount Dennis* Mar. 19 1 pm

7 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Most programs are for all ages (unless indicated) MARCH BREAK FOR and require tickets for admission. Free tickets are available 30 minutes KIDS & FAMILIES before the show.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Puppet Shows Richview Mar. 15 2 pm Hilarious and exciting puppetry performances! Space may Victoria Village Mar. 15 2 pm be limited. Groups, day cares and camps must book ahead. Riverdale Mar. 16 2 pm Check with the branch to find out if tickets are required Woodside Square Mar. 16 2 pm for admission. Davenport Mar. 17 2 pm Parliament Street Mar. 17 2 pm Lillian H. Smith Mar. 12 10:30 am Yorkville Mar. 17 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Mar. 14 2 pm St. Lawrence Mar. 17 2 pm High Park Mar. 15 2 pm Brookbanks Mar. 17 2 pm Sanderson Mar. 15 2 pm Burrows Hall Mar. 18 2 pm Locke Mar. 15, 16 2 pm College/Shaw Mar. 18 2 pm Armour Heights Mar. 16 2 pm York Woods Mar. 18 2 pm Cedarbrae Mar. 16 2 pm Sanderson Mar. 19 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 16 2 pm Maria A. Shchuka Mar. 16 2 pm Richview Mar. 16 10 am Swallowing Clouds Creative Arts Workshop Taylor Memorial Mar. 16 10:30 am An introduction to the enriching world of art and creativity. Annette Street Mar. 17, 18 2 pm Working with professional dancers, musicians and authors, Bayview Mar. 17 2 pm children are guided through an inspiring and creative Fort York Mar. 17 2 pm journey, leading up to an exciting performance for the Pleasant View Mar. 17 2 pm parents. For ages 9-12. Parliament Street Mar. 18 10:30 am College/Shaw Mar. 14, 16 2 pm Mar. 18 2:30 pm Fairview Mar. 14 2 pm Palmerston Mar. 14, 19 11 am Magic Show Sanderson Mar. 14-19 10 am Shows chock full of comedy and audience participation. Cliffcrest Mar. 16 2 pm Groups, day cares and camps must book ahead. Check with Agincourt Mar. 17 2 pm the branch to find out if tickets are required for admission. Dawes Road Mar. 17 2 pm For ages 4 and up. Locke Mar. 18 2 pm McGregor Park Mar. 12 2 pm Creepy Crawlers Express Palmerston Mar. 12 2 pm Albion Mar. 14 2 pm Learn about different creatures from all around the world Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 14 2 pm and appreciate nature’s diversity. For ages 4 and up. Locke Mar. 14 10:30 am Don Mills Mar. 14 2 pm Evelyn Gregory Mar. 15 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 15 2:15 pm Humberwood Mar. 15 2 pm Northern District Mar. 16 2 pm Perth/Dupont Mar. 15 2 pm Runnymede Mar. 17 2 pm Port Union Mar. 15 2 pm Dawes Road Mar. 18 2 pm Jane/Dundas Mar. 18 2 pm

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Sing and Spell with Cindy Cook Silent Storytelling A musical participation concert using puppets, songs, Master storyteller Noriko Yamamato performs a non-verbal spelling games, dancing, riddles and different languages to form of storytelling using mime and physical movement show children of all ages that reading is fun! instead of words. S. Walter Stewart Mar. 14 2 pm Lillian H. Smith Mar. 14 2 pm Wychwood Mar. 18 10: 30 am Crafts March Break Fun Get creative and make something fun with us. For school- A fun time of games, crafts or stories for school-age children. age children. Bridlewood Mar. 14-18 2 pm Annette Street Mar. 14 2 pm Thorncliffe Mar. 14-18 2 pm Lillian H. Smith Mar. 15 10 am Bloor/Gladstone Mar. 15 2 pm Alderwood Mar. 16 2 pm Ballet Jörgen Dawes Road Mar. 16 2 pm Learn about ballet as a storytelling medium and basic ballet positions. See brief selections performed by professional Scavenger Hunt dancers, try out some steps and ask lots of questions. Are you a Dewey master? Can you find your way around the library? High Park Mar. 14 2 pm Dawes Road Mar. 14 2 pm Mystic Drumz Robert Davis Music and Comedy Show A hands-on drum circle full of music and rhythm. Each A fun family show filled with songs, props and surprises. participant receives an instrument and instructions on how Check with the branch if admission tickets are required. to play it. Agincourt Mar. 14 2 pm Parliament Street Mar. 14 2 pm Maryvale Mar. 15 2 pm Bridlewood Mar. 16 2 pm Hillcrest Mar. 17 2 pm High Park Mar. 17 2 pm

Films Just for Kids Andrew “Too Tall” Queen: A Pocketful of Tune Tales Movies suitable for school-age children. The Campfire Crew sings their hearts out while drawing on Cedarbrae Mar. 14 2 pm audience participation to bring fairy tales to life. Port Union Mar. 14 2 pm Forest Hill Mar. 14 2 pm Richview Mar. 14 2 pm Pape/Danforth Mar. 15 2 pm Barbara Frum Mar. 15,16 2 pm College/Shaw Mar. 15, 17 2 pm Reptilia Jane/Dundas Mar. 15 2 pm Meet an alligator, a tortoise and a lizard. Palmerston Mar. 15 2 pm Malvern Mar. 14 2 pm Pleasant View Mar. 15 2 pm New Toronto Mar. 15 2 pm Annette Street Mar. 16 2 pm Elmbrook Park Mar. 16 1 pm Don Mills Mar. 16 2 pm Scarborough Civic Mar. 16 2 pm Parliament Street Mar. 16 2 pm Spadina Road Mar. 16 2 pm York Woods Mar. 16, 18 10 am Beaches Mar. 18 11 am Bloor/Gladstone Mar. 17 2 pm Guildwood Mar. 18 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 17 2 pm Weston Mar. 18 2 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Mar. 18 2 pm Fairview Mar. 18 2 pm

Make Your own Meme! Make your very own meme! Bring a device that can Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all connect to Wifi (laptop, tablet, etc.) the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/marchbreak for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Jones Mar. 14 2 pm

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Lego! Hoza! Interactive Djembe Drumming Calling all Lego fans! Challenge and test your creativity. An astounding musical journey of interactive songs and For ages 6-12. rhythms. Children get to play a drum and feel the beat! Barbara Frum Mar. 14 2 pm Albion Mar. 16 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 14 2:15 pm Centennial Mar. 16 2 pm Unscripted! The Fun of Improv Port Union Mar. 16 2 pm Discover the side-splitting nature of improv (and maybe Queen/Saulter Mar. 16 2:30 pm start your acting career too). For ages 7-13. Richview Mar. 16 2 pm Beaches Mar. 16 11 am Locke Mar. 17 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 18 2 pm Eco-Art: Masks and Shields Victoria Village Mar. 18-19 2 pm Have fun creating your own unique multi-texture mask Bingo! or shield from found objects, and non-recyclable and recyclable materials. For ages 6 and up. Play for a prize. For ages 5-12. Eatonville* Mar. 16 2:15 pm Dawes Road Mar. 15 2 pm Burrows Hall Mar. 16 2 pm Listen, Watch, Make. Snakes Edition! High Park Mar. 16 2 pm Eatonville Mar. 17 2:15 pm An hour of snake stories, a short movie and a slithering snake craft. Pleasant View Mar. 18 2 pm Jane/Dundas Mar. 16 2 pm Bead It! Fun with Jumping Clay Calling all crafters. For ages 7-12. Create something amazing with help from the Jumping Lillian H. Smith Mar. 15 2 pm Clay crew and take it home with you. Button Making Workshop Jones* Mar. 16 2 pm Experiment with button making. Be creative and see what Turkey Rhubarb you can come up with. Chee chee cha with Turkey Rhubarb. Sing, laugh and move Annette Street Mar. 15 2 pm to songs in English, French and Spanish – from North Trash music America, Antigua, England, Scotland and Ireland. Mount Pleasant Mar. 16 2 pm Take some junk and turn it into funk. Re-use for the blues. Brentwood Mar. 17 2 pm Transform recycling into awesome musical instruments and rock out with your blue box. For ages 7-13. Twisted Ones Beaches Mar. 15 2 pm Join Debbie and her balloons for a show and workshop packed Science! with incredible balloon costumes, magic and cool music. Northern Elms Mar. 16 2:30 pm Explore the amazing world of science. Workshops and demonstrations for ages 5 and up. Makey Makey for Kids Queen/Saulter Mar. 15 2:30 pm Learn how to make a banana into a piano, high fives into a Bendale Mar. 16 2 pm drum kit, and Play-Doh into a Super Mario game controller Pleasant View* Mar. 16 2 pm – all using a device called the Makey Makey. As you build, Downsview Mar. 17 2 pm learn about programming and other scientific principles in Mount Dennis Mar. 17 2 pm a fun way. For ages 6-12. St. James Town Mar. 17 2 pm Don Mills* Mar. 18 2 pm

For more science programs for kids, see page 50.

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La Danse du Jongleur March Break Programs in La danse du jongleur est un mélange parfait de musique, comédie et jonglerie! The Dancing Juggler is a perfect French blend of comedy, music and juggling. Danforth/Coxwell Mar. 15 2 pm Spectacle Magie / Magic Show Scarborough Civic Mar. 17 2 pm Avec Jean Deshaies. With Jean Deshaies. Monsieur Thomas et ses amis Beaches Mar. 14 2 pm Fairview Mar. 15 2 pm Monsieur Thomas vous invite à suivre les aventures de ses Lillian H. Smith Mar. 16 2 pm amis, les marionnettes Georges, Joséphine et Malmain. Monsieur Thomas invites you to follow the adventures Théâtre interactif / Interactive Theatre of his friends, puppets George and Josephine Malmain (Sneaky Hand). Célébrer des histoires avec des théâtres interactifs. Celebrate stories with interactive theatre. Northern District Mar. 15 10:30 am York Woods Mar. 15 2 pm Brentwood Mar. 14 2 pm S. Walter Stewart Mar. 16 2 pm Njacko Backo Oakwood Village Mar. 16 2 pm Don Mills Mar. 17 2 pm Musique et contes d’Afrique avec Njacko Backo. Join the Woodside Square Mar. 18 2 pm fun with music and stories from Africa in French. Richview Mar. 18 2 pm Musique et Chansons avec Phlippe Flahaut / Music with Philippe Chansons traditionnelles du Quebec et de la France. Enjoy traditional songs from Quebec and France. Auditorium. North York Central Mar. 14 2 pm

THANK YOU SUN LIFE FINANCIAL FOR MAKING THE ARTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES The Toronto Public Library Foundation Sun Life Financial, in partnership with eleven and Toronto Public Library are thrilled to cultural partners, enables families in Toronto announce that Sun Life Financial has renewed to experience the city’s treasures for free. its support of the Sun Life Financial Museum tplfoundation.ca + Arts Pass (MAP) for another two years. torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes

11 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. A place to hang out, learn AFTER SCHOOL and have fun.

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

TEENS KIDS AND FAMILIES

Youth Hubs After School Club for Kids Drop in for homework help or just to play Wii, PS3, Xbox Join us for fun activities. For ages 8-12. and other games. Tutors are here to help you. Laptops are Agincourt Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 8 4 pm available for research and homework. For ages 13-19. Scarborough Civic Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 9 4 pm Cedarbrae Monday-Friday, Jan. 4-Mar. 25 3:30-7 pm Thorncliffe Thursdays, Jan. 7-Mar.31 4 pm York Woods Monday-Friday, Jan. 4-Mar. 25 3:30-7 pm Locke Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Feb. 23 4 pm Centennial Mondays, Jan. 4-Mar. 28 3:30-8 pm Mar. 22 2 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 30 3:30-6 pm Sanderson Mondays-Wednesdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 30 3:30-7:30 pm Circuitry Club Learn basic circuitry through hands-on activities. For ages 9-12. Peer Tutoring Club Fairview Fridays, Jan. 8-29 4 pm Improve your grades, be a leader, help your community! Solve your homework problems with the help of your peers. Awesome After School Club Parkdale Fridays, Jan. 8-Mar. 25 4 pm If you’re interested in writing, art, technology, games and making cool things, our club has tons of fun activities. For Homework Help for Teens ages 6-12. Co-sponsored with North West Scarborough Youth Centre. Don Mills Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 29 4 pm Bridlewood Mondays, Jan. 11-Mar. 28 4 pm Builders Club Build, design, creates and innovate! For ages 6-8. Richview* Wednesday, Jan. 13-Mar. 2 4:30 pm

Maker Club Thank you RBC Foundation Learn new skills, try science experiments, and explore new technologies. For ages 9-12. for your generous support of Richview Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 3 4:30 pm Youth Hubs Winter Friendship Circle Because of RBC, youth can get free homework help, Focuses on building children’s social skills. For ages 7-9. leading to a better performance at school. Centennial Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Mar. 8 4 pm

Mix and Match Arts Explore different types of art such as watercolours, pastels, charcoal and more. For ages 6-12. Fairview* Mondays, Mar. 7-28 4 pm

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Wab Kinew and Carol Off in the Appel Salon at Toronto Reference DianaLibrary Gabaldon at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library

FEATURED PROGRAMS

This winter, make Toronto Public Library your destination for free readings and discussions about new books, fresh ideas and current issues.

THE EH LIST IN THE APPEL SALON Peter Behrens, Billie Livingston, Lawrence Hill and Gabrielle Hamilton, Elizabeth Strout, Micah White more. Page 12. and more. Page 13.

Plus readings, lectures, workshops and more great programs at your branch. Page 14.

RBC TAYLOR PRIZE AWARDS

Toronto Public Library and Harbourfront Centre’s International Festival of Authors present an evening with the fi ve fi nalists of the 2016 RBC Taylor Prize for literary non-fi ction. A lively discussion followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Hosted by the Globe and Mail’s Mark Medley.

Thursday, March 3, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium

Free tickets available online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/taylorprize

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UPTOWN DOWNTOWN WEST END Illustration: iveyhayesartwork.com Illustration: BLACK HISTORY MONTH EH LIST AUTHORS See pages 26-28 for more Black History Month programs. Peter Behrens John Boyko Billie Livingston Carry Me Kennedy at the The Crooked Heart North York Central Crossroads of Mercy Auditorium, Tues. Mar. 15, 7 pm Toronto Reference Beeton Runnymede Auditorium, Thur. Mar. 24, 7 pm Wed. Mar. 30, 2 pm

THE EH LIST PRESENTS SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE AND George Elliot Clarke ROGERS WRITERS’ TRUST FICTION PRIZE The Motorcyclist WINNER, ANDRÉ ALEXIS Beaches, Thur. Feb. 11, 7 pm Lillian H. Smith, Thurs. Feb. 25, 7 pm The multi-award-winning author proves you can teach an old genre new tricks in Fifteen Dogs, a contemporary take on the apologue. In conversation with the Toronto Star’s Deb Dundas. Toronto Reference Library Atrium, Mon. Jan. 11, 7 pm

Craig Shreve One Night in Mississippi Yorkville, Thur. Feb. 11, 7 pm A SPECIAL EVENT WITH LAWRENCE HILL

Café Babanussa By the late Karen Hill. Parkdale, Feb. 23, 7 pm

Pamela Mordecai Red Jacket Victoria Village, Thurs. Feb. 18, 7 pm Karen and Lawrence Hill

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

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Media sponsor Gabrielle Hamilton Marlon James Star Talks: David Walliams More at torontopubliclibrary.ca/ehlist The celebrated chef and The celebrated Jamaican The English comedian, author on her award-winning novelist and 2015 Man actor, author and television memoir Blood, Bones & Booker Prize winner on personality on becoming UPTOWN DOWNTOWN WEST END Butter and cookbook, Prune. A Brief History of Seven Britain’s #1 children’s book Illustration: iveyhayesartwork.com Illustration: With author and journalist Killings. With Toronto author. With Toronto Star Ian Brown. International Film Festival’s movie critic Linda Barnard. BLACK HISTORY Mon. Jan. 11, 7 pm Cameron Bailey. See page 27. Wed. Mar. 9, 7 pm Thurs. Feb. 18, 7 pm MONTH EH LIST Elizabeth Strout Micah White AUTHORS The Pulitzer prize-winning Daniel Clowes Named by Esquire as one author of Olive Kitteridge on The Academy Award of the most influential See pages 26-28 for more her new novel, My Name is nominated creator of young thinkers alive today, Black History Month programs. Peter Behrens John Boyko Billie Livingston Lucy Barton. With The Globe Eightball, Ghost World and the American activist and and Mail’s Sarah Hampson. co-creator of Occupy Carry Me Kennedy at the The Crooked Heart Wilson on his new graphic Sun. Jan. 24, 2 pm novel, Patience. With Wall Street on The End of North York Central Crossroads of Mercy Protest: A New Playbook Canadian cartoonist Seth. Auditorium, Tues. Mar. 15, 7 pm Toronto Reference Beeton Runnymede for Revolution. With NOW Yann Martel Mon. Feb. 29, 7 pm Auditorium, Thur. Mar. 24, 7 pm Wed. Mar. 30, 2 pm magazine’s Susan G. Cole. The Man Booker Prize winner Thurs. Mar. 17, 7 pm of Life of Pi on his new Shakespeare 400: THE EH LIST PRESENTS novel The High Mountains Breath of Kings of Portugal. With freelance Actor and director Graham 2016 Spur Festival SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE AND journalist Tina Srebotnjak. Award-winning journalists George Elliot Clarke ROGERS WRITERS’ TRUST FICTION PRIZE Abbey on redemption and Mon. Feb. 1, 7 pm rebellion in Shakespeare’s Irshad Manji and Hadani The Motorcyclist WINNER, ANDRÉ ALEXIS Ditmars talk about the New history plays. Featuring stars Beaches, Thur. Feb. 11, 7 pm Tribalism. See page 29. Muriel Barbery of the Stratford Festival. Lillian H. Smith, Thurs. Feb. 25, 7 pm The multi-award-winning author proves you From Paris, the internationally See page 22. Thurs. Apr. 7, 7 pm can teach an old genre new tricks in Fifteen bestselling author of The Tues. Mar. 1, 7 pm Elegance of the Hedgehog Dogs, a contemporary take on the apologue. Uptown at the Salon: on her new novel, The Life of In conversation with the Toronto Star’s Deb On Stage Performing Arts Dalton McGuinty Elves. In conversation with Three lectures exploring Dundas. The 24th premier of Ontario, CBC Radio’s Eleanor Wachtel. Macbeth, As You Like It and Toronto Reference Library Dalton McGuinty, shares the Tues. Feb. 9, 7 pm Moliere’s Hypochondriac. Atrium, Mon. Jan. 11, 7 pm story of his life in politics in See page 22. Making a Difference. With Craig Shreve Tues. Mar. 8-22, 7 pm Bloomberg TV’s Amanda Lang. One Night in Mississippi Yorkville, Thur. Feb. 11, 7 pm A SPECIAL EVENT Tue. Jan. 26, 7 pm WITH LAWRENCE HILL Auditorium North York Central Library Free tickets are required and are The Bar at the Appel Salon Café Babanussa available online at Call 416-395-5639 or visit Join us for a drink. Cash bar torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon * By the late Karen Hill. reception one hour before events. starting four weeks before the event. the branch for free tickets. Parkdale, Feb. 23, 7 pm

Pamela Mordecai Red Jacket The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Victoria Village, Thurs. Feb. 18, 7 pm Karen and Lawrence Hill at the Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street) Answerline: 416-393-7131 • [email protected] Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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ADULTS Dogs and Underdogs Author, historian and animal advocate Elizabeth Abbott Marilyn Churley shares stories of the dogs in her life and their impact Marilyn Churley, author of Shameless, talks about her on others in her memoir, Dogs and Underdogs: Finding powerful memoir on a mother’s struggle with loss, love, Happiness at Both Ends of the Leash. secrets and lies, and an adoption system shrouded in shame. Yorkville Jan. 26 7 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Jan. 14 7 pm Alanna Mitchell on the Myths of Cancer A Life in Psychiatry: Looking Out, Looking In Award-winning science journalist and author talks about Dr. Paul Garfinkel, a professor in the Department of her newest book, Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and staff psychiatrist Myths. A deeply personal work that is rooted in science. at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Don Mills* Jan. 27 7 pm talks about his book, A Life in Psychiatry: Looking Out, Looking In. Overcoming “Us vs. Them”: Getting to Deep Diversity Palmerston Jan. 19 7 pm What if our interactions with those different from us are strongly influenced by things happening below the radar Walking the Camino de Santiago of awareness, hidden even from ourselves? Author of Deep This illustrated talk shows you what it’s like to walk this Diversity, Shakil Choudhury explores this question and medieval pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of St. James argues that “us vs. them” is an unfortunate but normal in Santiago de Compostela. Program takes place in the part of the human experience due to reasons of both auditorium. To register, call 416-395-5660. nature and nurture. Program takes place in the Hinton Learning Centre. North York Central Jan. 20 7 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 29 6:30 pm Rosemary Aubert Disarming Conflict: Why Peace Cannot Be Won on Author of the Ellis Portal series of mystery novels that are set in Toronto, Rosemary Aubert talks about the issues the Battlefield these novels deal with and what it takes to be a mystery Co-founder of Project Ploughshares and famed peace novelist. activist Ernie Regehr shares from his book, Disarming Taylor Memorial Jan. 26 2 pm Conflict, that force cannot simply override or transcend the Victoria Village Mar. 3 2 pm social, political and economic realities of conflict. Program takes place in the Hinton Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Mar. 15 6:30 pm

16 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Discuss stories or try your hand at creating BOOK CLUBS & your own. WRITERS GROUPS

Aspiring writers attending one of our teen writing groups

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The Poetry Circle Barbara Frum Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 22 6:30 pm Don Mills Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 22 7 pm Share and discuss diverse collections of poetry. Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 24 2 pm Parkdale Jan. 1, Feb. 1, Mar. 1 7 pm Fort York Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 7 pm Humberwood Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 22 6:30 pm Memoir Writing Group Malvern Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 2 pm Share, discuss and write. St. Lawrence Jan. 19; Feb. 16; Mar. 1, 15 7 pm Lillian H. Smith Mondays, Jan. 4-Feb.15 2 pm Brookbanks Jan. 21, Mar. 17 7 pm Cliffcrest Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 29 1 pm City Hall Jan. 21, Feb 18, Mar. 17 1 pm Rexdale Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 1:30 pm Jones Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 17 6:30 pm Albert Campbell Jan. 22, Feb. 26 2 pm Kid’s Lit is Alright: A Children’s Book Club for Adults Alderwood Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 21 7 pm Join other children’s book lovers for a lively discussion of Cliffcrest Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 23 2 pm new and old favourites. Scarborough Civic Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 30 7 pm Downsview Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 2, 16, 30 10 am Locke Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 7 7 pm Play Reading Book Clubs and Discussion Groups Everyone takes a part and reads along. Fiction and non-fiction book clubs with pre-selected books for reading and discussion. Most clubs and groups are free but Yorkville Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 8 7 pm some may have a fee. For more information, call the branch. Tea and Books Port Union Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1 2 pm Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8 7 pm Join library staff for entertaining book talks. Refreshments Runnymede Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1 6:30 pm provided. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 7 1:30 pm Parliament Street Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 2 pm Sanderson Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1 7 pm Runnymede Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 3 pm Jane/Dundas Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 7 pm Northern Elms Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 2 pm North York Central Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 1:30 pm Brentwood Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 2 pm Victoria Village Jan. 7, 29; Feb. 4, 29; Mar. 29 2 pm Locke Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4 3 pm Jan. 7, 29; Feb. 4, 29; Mar. 29 7 pm Rexdale Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8 2 pm York Woods Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 1 pm Barbara Frum Jan. 18, Feb. 22, Mar. 26 2 pm Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4 6:30 pm Eatonville Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 2 pm Mimico Centennial Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9 1 pm Mount Pleasant Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 23 2 pm Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 7 pm Wychwood Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 17 2 pm Maryvale Jan. 14, Feb. 18 2 pm Locke Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 7 pm S. Walter Stewart Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10 7 pm Alderwood Jan. 28, Feb. 25 2 pm Northern Elms Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 18 1:30 pm Mimico Centennial Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 31 1:30 pm Richview Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21 7 pm Humberwood Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 25 11 am Toronto Reference Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21 2 pm Palmerston Feb. 23, Mar. 22 2 pm Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 31 6:30 pm

17 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Toronto Writers Co-operative Weekly workshops, guest authors, member readings, open February to May 2016 mic and publications—your opportunity to polish and perform your work. In partnership with The Toronto Writers’ POET IN RESIDENCE: Co-op. Program takes place in the Discussion Room. BRIAN BRETT Toronto Reference Sundays, Jan. 10-Mar. 20 2 pm At Toronto Reference Library NOW Books A leader directs discussions of contemporary literature. Fee: $25 for six sessions. Call the branch for booklist details. Meet Brian Brett Program takes place in Room 2/3. Brian Brett is a prize-winning author and teacher and has North York Central Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 16, 30 10 am published collections of poetry and short fiction as well as novels and memoirs. During his residency, Brian will Toronto in Literature work on a new project, Voice: A Natural History of Poetry. Read, share, discuss and discover Toronto in literature. This book will follow world poetry, from its beginnings in Gilgamesh to talking blues, and hip-hop. Brian will Program takes place in the Discussion Room. present workshops, give readings from his work and offer Toronto Reference Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10 6 pm advice for writers in one-on-one meetings.

Writers Group Submit Your Writing Read and discuss works in progress. Some groups have Writers of poetry are invited to submit their work for review guest writers and speakers. For more information, call the and feedback. Meetings with the Poet in Residence are by branch. appointment only and depend on the number of submissions. North York Central Jan. 14, 28; Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 10, 17, 31 6:30 pm Manuscripts are accepted from January 4 to February 15. S. Walter Stewart Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 30 7 pm Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/poetinresidence for details.

Coffee and Books A presentation about books, new and old. Yorkville Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 2 pm

Phoenix Poetry Workshop New and experienced poets of all ages can bring their work (with six to ten copies) for review and constructive TEENS comments by other attendees. College/Shaw Feb. 1, 6; Mar. 5 2:30 pm Teen Writers Group Meet other creative teen writers. Share your writing with The Three Biggest Rules of Self-Publishing those who love to write. For ages 13-19. Program takes Toronto-based novelist, public speaker and president of place in Room 2/3. The Editor’s Desk, Richard Todd, talks about how to publish North York Central Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; Mar. 3, 17, 31 4:30 pm your book, and the industry of self-publishing. Eatonville Mar. 2 6:30 pm Fanfiction 101 A crash course all about fanfics. For ages 13 and up. Murder and Mayhem Fairview Mar. 4 5 pm A panel discussion with five top Canadian crime writing authors. In partnership with Crime Writers of Canada. KIDS & FAMILIES Gerrard/Ashdale Mar. 24 6:30 pm Kids Book Club Do you love reading or do you hate it? Either way, you’ll enjoy our book club just for you. For ages 9-12. Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Northern District Jan. 19 4 pm all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for York Woods Jan. 25, Feb. 29, Mar. 21 4 pm upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Bloor/Gladstone Jan. 25, Feb. 29, Mar. 21 7 pm

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Book Clubs in Other Languages Circulo de Lectura en Español Discuss selected books in Spanish. Palmerston Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 7 7 pm

Club de Lecture Aimez-vous lire en français? Si vous voulez participer à des discussions stimulantes, contactez Céline au 416 395-5762. North York Central Jan. 7 7 pm Cedarbrae Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 7 7 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 18, Feb. 22, Mar. 21 7 pm Yorkville Jan. 21, Feb. 25, Mar. 31 7 pm Richview Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 7 pm

Polish Book Club Print Your Own Book Discuss a great Polish book each month. at the Library Runnymede Jan. 25, Feb. 29, Mar. 21 6:30 pm Self-publish your own high quality KIDS & FAMILIES paperback book, cookbook, Club de lecture pour enfants memoir or journal Rejoignez-nous pour parler des livres en nominations des (colour cover and black & white pages) prix Tamarac et Tamarac Express. Lisez cinq livres et vous at a reasonable price with Asquith Press, pouvez voter pour votre favori. Pour 9 ans et plus. Discuss Tamarac and Tamarac Express nominated books. Read five Toronto Public Library’s new and vote on your favourite. For ages 9 and up. book-printing service. Danforth/Coxwell Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 12 2 pm We provide online book templates, design software, workshops and knowledgeable staff to answer your questions.

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19 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. 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

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Social Networking for Employment Looking for a Job This workshop provides you with ways to use social media Discover the job hunting resources available at the library, to enhance your job search, focusing on LinkedIn, Twitter such as company information, industry information and and Facebook and how to effectively create a profile that interview materials. Online registration is required. Call can maximize your networking efforts. 416-393-7209 for more information. Program takes place in Pape/Danforth Jan. 11 3 pm the Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Feb. 13 3 pm Offline Networking for Employment This group workshop reveals the secrets to conducting the Landing a Career in Accounting top two successful job search techniques: networking and A representative from Chartered Professional Accountants of cold-calling with employers, friends and strangers. Ontario discusses the internationally-recognized designations, Pape/Danforth Jan. 18 3 pm qualifications and the required practical work experience to be an accountant. Employment Café Agincourt Feb. 16 6 pm Community agencies provide information on job search support, job postings and community information. Centennial Jan. 19; Feb. 2, 16; Mar. 1, 15, 29 1 pm

Job Search at Your Fingertips Find out how we can help you with your job search. To register, call 416-395-5613. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. North York Central Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 17 2 pm

LinkedIn Job Developer Raluca Guja discusses how to get a job using LinkedIn. Followed by a hands-on portion with a librarian. A working email address is a prerequisite. Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Online registration is required. Call 416-393-7209 for more all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for information. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Toronto Reference Jan. 25, Mar. 7 6 pm

20 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. 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

Computer basics at your library These popular programs are ongoing and are offered in most of our branches and library Learning Centres across Toronto. Space is limited and registration may be required. For more information, dates, times and locations, call or visit your local branch. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54 -58 .

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS EMAIL AND SOCIAL NETWORKING If you have little or no computer experience, these Find out how to connect online with your first email programs can help you get familiar with a computer, its account or through social networking websites. mouse and its keyboard – as well as introduce you to the Email Made Easy Internet. Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Wikis and Blogs Computer Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse

Computer Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web INTRODUCTION TO EBOOKS Seniors’ Drop-in Discover how to access Toronto Public Library’s ebook collections. Download ebooks to ereaders and mobile INTERNET AND LIBRARY RESEARCH devices, or stream them to a computer. Expand your online research skills by using Internet Ebook Basics and library content. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are required and general knowledge of the Internet is WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT recommended for these programs: Learn the basics of how to edit and format, create tables Web Basics I and presentations using Microsoft Office 2010. Web Basics II: Search engines Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File Web Basics III: Mastering Search Engine Features Word Basics Part II: Formatting Research Skills Excel Basics Researching Magazines and Journals Online PowerPoint Basics Your City of Toronto on the Web

21 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. COMPUTER & LIBRARY TRAINING TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

ADULTS Newspapers on the Internet Learn how to find newspapers and news sources from Introduction to iPad different countries and places on the Internet. Program An overview of iPad, its functions and features. Participants takes place in the Learning Centre. are welcome to bring their own iPad. A valid library card and Toronto Reference Mar. 9 10 am email address are required. To register, call 416-395-5750. Fairview* Jan. 9, Feb. 10 2 pm For Your Entertainment: Online Movies, Music and Magazines Publisher Basics Learn how to download free online movies, music and Create a sign, personalize a calendar and design a magazines using the library’s digital services. A valid library newsletter using the templates from Publisher, Microsoft card and email address are required. Program takes place Office’s desktop publishing program. Prerequiste: Word in the Learning Centre. Basics, PowerPoint Basics or Excel Basics. Program takes North York Central* Mar. 12 10 am place in the Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Jan. 16 2 pm Newspaper Databases North York Central Jan. 30 10 am Search the library’s newspaper databases to find obituaries, marriage notices, international news and more. Program Mango Languages takes place in the Learning Centre. Experience Mango Languages, a site that combines slides Toronto Reference* Mar. 16 10 am and audio from native speakers to help you practice pronunciation of common words and phrases in 37 different languages. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Jan. 25, Mar. 7 10 am North York Central Mar. 5 10 am Computer & Library Exploring Online Education Learn about Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). These Training in Other courses are accessible with an Internet connection and a computer and there is no cost to participate. All you Languages need is an email address. Course topics: everything from nutrition to art to computer programming. To register, call Introduction to iPad in Mandarin 416-395-5750. An overview of iPad, its functions and features, in Fairview* Feb. 2 2 pm Mandarin. Participants are welcome to bring their own iPads. A valid library card and email address required. To Wordpress.com register, call 416-395-5750. Use Wordpress.com to create a blog or website. Learn how Fairview Jan. 11 10 am to create an account, post an entry and other interesting features of the site. Online registration required. Fairview Feb. 9 6:30 pm Mar. 3 2 pm

Internet Safety for Seniors Keep your information safe online. Topics covered include TO more programs in What’s On creating strong passwords, using email safely, identifying and avoiding online scams, shopping online securely, and more. Author Talks & Lectures, page 11 Toronto Reference* Feb. 12 10 am Health & Wellness, page 35 North York Central* Feb. 17 2 pm History & Genealogy, page 39 Fairview* Mar. 22 2 pm Personal Finance, page 43 Introduction to the Library Catalogue Science & Tech, page 50 Learn how to navigate the library’s catalogue to find materials, reserve them and much more. Small Business, page 52 Fairview* Mar. 8 2 pm

22 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A pop-up cello performance during Keep Toronto Reading Festival 2014

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Big names. New experiences. Toronto Public Library’s cultural programs feature artists, scientists, entertainers and newsmakers.

THOUGHT EXCHANGE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Lectures on everything from music to our solar CTV’s Marci Ien kicks off a month of music, art, film system. See page 24. and dance. Featuring 2015 Booker Prize winner Marlon James, activist Desmond Cole and more. See pages 26-28. SHAKESPEARE 400 Marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death in programs around the city. See pages 22-23. Plus Lectures, exhibits, discussions and great programs at your branch. Pages 32-33. TD GALLERY The latest exhibit explores the library’s special collections, from Arctic Exploration to Zero Gravity. See page 29.

W H I C H B OOK W I L L C ANADA R E AD IN 2 016 ? One book will join past winners like Lawrence Hill’s blockbuster The Book of Negroes and Terry Fallis’s perennial favourite, Best Laid Plans after the votes are cast. Join Mary Ito, host of CBC Radio’s Fresh Air on CBC Radio One, for an animated evening exploring the five books in the running for CBC’s annual battle of the books.

Tuesday, March 8, 7 pm | Toronto Reference Library, Atrium

Free tickets available online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/canadareads

23 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. 400 From left to right: King Lear: Colm The Best of Shakespeare Feore. King John: Tom McCamus and From stage to screen: Stratford Seana McKenna. productions in spectacular HD. Coming to Antony and a branch near you in spring 2016! Watch Cleopatra: Geraint Wyn Davies and for details at tpl.ca/shakespeare400. Yanna McIntosh. Photos by Don Dixon. Digital Artist: Joining Shakespeare enthusiasts Krista Dodson. around the world, we mark the Shakespeare400th anniversary of his death with our own library festival of events. KING LEAR KING JOHN ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA An aging monarch resolves to divide his War is the inevitable result when the Reason and judgement prove no match kingdom among his three daughters, King of France demands that John for the tsunami of mutual passion with consequences he little expects. relinquish his crown in favour of his engulﬁ ng Mark Antony and Cleopatra. nephew, the young Prince Arthur.

BRANCH PROGRAMS CSI SHAKESPEARE: INVESTIGATING THE PORTRAITS OF “WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE” THE VEXED AUTHORSHIP QUESTION Dr. Jane Freeman discusses several famous (and a few not Gaps in the biographical record have led some to question so famous) portraits believed to be of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s authorship. Yet overwhelming evidence links With reference to the traditions of Elizabethan portraiture. these great plays and poems to him. Dr. Philippa Sheppard looks at the ten most convincing proofs, hoping to lay this March 30, 6:30 pm Breath of Kings Danforth/Coxwell absurd controversy to rest. Actor and director Graham Abbey explores redemption and February 11, 6:30 pm KIDS & FAMILIES rebellion in Shakespeare’s history plays. With performances Brentwood from stars of the Stratford Festival. TD SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS LIBRARY CLUB SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO AND VERDI’S OTELLO Over six Saturdays, professional actors and educators from Tues, March 1, 7 pm Can one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies be improved by Shakespeare in Action theatre company lead kids ages 7-12 Bram & Bluma Appel Salon the genius of Verdi’s music? Hear Iain Scott, one of Canada’s through drama games and Shakespeare’s plays, such as The foremost opera experts, and judge for yourself. Comedy of Errors, Henry IV, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Free tickets are required and are available online at Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon starting four weeks before February 17, 6 pm Visit the branch to register. the event. Don Mills Saturdays, January 30 - March 5 MACBETH: A LATE SHAKESPEARE AND EARLY VERDI MASTERPIECE MORNINGS 10 am-12 pm AFTERNOONS 2-4 pm When asked to compose a “supernatural” opera, Verdi was Amesbury Park Centennial inspired by the witches and ghosts of ancient Scotland. Annette Street North York Central Opera expert Iain Scott discusses one of Verdi’s most brilliant Kennedy/Eglinton Pape/Danforth ON STAGE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 2016 adaptations. Oakwood Village Scarborough Civic Centre February 23, 6 pm Thorncliffe Yorkville Three lectures by renowned Shakespearean experts. Hosted by scholar Jane Freeman. Palmerston With special thanks to TD Bank Group for its generous support. MACBETH: NOT STRICTLY SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT: ALL THE SO FOUL AND FAIR THE HYPOCHONDRIAC WORLD’S A STAGE Professor Jeremy Lopez on prophecy, Shakespearean expert Philippa Professor Alexander Leggatt on the murder and spectacle in Macbeth, and Sheppard on the farce, irony and gender-bending Elizabethan comedy the dramatic legacy of Scotland’s most medical quackery of Molière’s of As You Like It. treacherous King. imaginary invalid. March 22, 7 pm Shakespeare in Love March 8, 7 pm March 15, 7 pm Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Stratford’s Luke Humphrey and Shannon Taylor talk about the North American première of the hit comedy that celebrates the greatest love story of all time.

Toronto Reference, Atrium Free tickets are required and are available The Bar at the Appel Salon Presented in Monday, May 9, 7 pm online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. Join us for a drink.

partnership with: Shakespeare in Love. Shannon Photo by Don Dixon. Taylor. Cash bar reception Ticket information will be available in March 2016. starting four weeks before the event. one hour before events. 400 From left to right: King Lear: Colm The Best of Shakespeare Feore. King John: Tom McCamus and From stage to screen: Stratford Seana McKenna. productions in spectacular HD. Coming to Antony and a branch near you in spring 2016! Watch Cleopatra: Geraint Wyn Davies and for details at tpl.ca/shakespeare400. Yanna McIntosh. Photos by Don Dixon. Digital Artist: Joining Shakespeare enthusiasts Krista Dodson. around the world, we mark the Shakespeare400th anniversary of his death with our own library festival of events. KING LEAR KING JOHN ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA An aging monarch resolves to divide his War is the inevitable result when the Reason and judgement prove no match kingdom among his three daughters, King of France demands that John for the tsunami of mutual passion with consequences he little expects. relinquish his crown in favour of his engulﬁ ng Mark Antony and Cleopatra. nephew, the young Prince Arthur.

Toronto Reference, Atrium Free tickets are required and are available The Bar at the Appel Salon Presented in Monday, May 9, 7 pm online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. Join us for a drink.

partnership with: Shakespeare in Love. Shannon Photo by Don Dixon. Taylor. Cash bar reception Ticket information will be available in March 2016. starting four weeks before the event. one hour before events. MUSIC THOUGHT EXCHANGE Introduction to Baroque Music A FORUM FOR THE CONSTANTLY CURIOUS Learn more about the basics of baroque music and historically-informed performance practice. Presentation and musical demonstrations by Tafelmusik violinist Patricia Ahern. Wed. Jan. 27, 6:30 pm Danforth/Coxwell SOUNDSTREAMS: SALON 21 AT THE LIBRARY Film: Le Mozart Noir Salon 21 at the Library is a performance-lecture series that allows audiences to explore Tafelmusik’s Chief Artistic Advisor Jeanne music and its intersection with other art forms in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Lamon introduces this film about the life of Joseph Boulogne (Le Chevalier de Saint- Squeezebox Accordion Virtuoso Electric Counterpoint Georges), a remarkable black musician in From street music to concert hall, Minimalist music is characterised by the 18th century France, known as “le Mozart accordion music stretches across cultures repetition of short phrases that change Noir.” and eras. The accordion is capable of gradually, producing a hypnotic effect. Mon. Feb. 8, 6:30 pm great musical range and virtuosity. From techno to jazz, it can be heard Parkdale Soundstreams demonstrates this in numerous genres and styles around remarkable instrument in a new light. the world and has inspired artists like Radiohead, David Bowie, Lou Reed and DJ Tue. Feb. 9, 7 pm Spooky. Soundstreams takes you inside this Victoria Village amazing musical form Thurs. Mar. 10, 7 pm Fairview

ASTRONOMY

Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Placing the Planets The Hunt for Alien Worlds Misconceptions About the Big Bang Astronomer Christa Van Laerhoven Recent searches have turned up thousands The Big Bang Theory implies that the describes how the planets in our solar of planets orbiting other stars in our universe began expanding about 14 system formed and migrated. Some galaxy. What strange new worlds are out billion years ago from a very hot, dense of them started off very far from their there and can some of them support life? state. The theory has been verified current orbits. With astronomer Matt Russo. many times over, but there is still great uncertainty and confusion about what it Wed. Feb. 3, 6:45 pm Thurs. Mar. 10, 6:30 pm says and doesn’t say. Astronomer Michael High Park Runnymede Reid provides some answers. Wed. Mar. 23, 7 pm From Everyday Life to the Big Bang: Is the Solar System Typical? Don Mills Misconceptions about the Universe In the last decade, we have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars Dr. John Percy delivers a fun introduction The Cosmic Web to astronomy as he “corrects” common and can now ask, is our solar system misconceptions, from space aliens to black typical or unique? This inquiry will take The galaxies we see in the universe are holes and the birth of the universe. No us on a journey through the violent pasts aligned along huge intersecting filaments. science or math background needed. Lots of planetary systems and controversial Based on telescope observations and of time for Q&A. theories on the early stages of our own computer simulations of the universe, solar system. With Dan Tamayo, Centre Alexander van Engelen of the Canadian Fri. Mar. 4, 2 pm for Planetary Sciences, University of Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics describes Don Mills Toronto. cosmologists’ understanding of how these filaments formed after the Big Bang from a Thurs. Mar. 17, 7 pm universe that was initially very smooth. Beaches Thurs. Mar. 24, 7 pm Beaches

26 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Intolerance in the Lives of Women

Mirrors and Mirages Women and Poverty in Flight and Freedom Human rights champion Toronto Drawing on their new book, Monia Mazigh on her Former director of the Flight and Freedom: Stories ﬁ rst novel – “a story that Daily bread Food Bank of Escape to Canada, Ratna bridges the gap between Gail Nygard shares her Omidvar and Dana Wagner two distinct doctrines experiences of women in explore stories of refugees that are often considered poverty in Toronto. from around the world incompatible: namely, who made Canada their Wed. Mar. 23, 6:30 pm feminism and Islam.” home, with a focus on the Danforth/Coxwell (Toronto Star). With the vulnerabilities and strengths CBC’s Piya Chattopadhyay. of women and children. Tues. Mar. 8, 7 pm Thur. Mar. 31, 6:30 pm Bloor/Gladstone Deer Park

FREE SPEECH AND DIGITAL WARFARE Can we prevent cyberspace from being used as a delivery system for digital weapons without surrendering our rights to privacy and free speech? To what extent should governments be allowed to surveil and police the Internet in the name of national security? This year, our Freedom to Read Week panel discusses the militarization of cyberspace. Wed. Feb. 24, 7 pm Toronto Reference, Atrium

Free tickets available online four weeks in advance at $15 suggested donation. All tpl.ca/freedomtoread. proceeds go to PEN Canada.

RELATED PROGRAMMING Bill-C51: What Does It Mean for You and Canada? Veteran investigative reporter Andrew Mitrovica discusses Canada’s controversial so-called “anti-terror” legislation, B-C51. Fri. Feb. 19, 6:30 pm Toronto Reference, Hinton Learning Centre

The Dark Side of the Information Revolution In his book, Cyber-Proletariat: Global Labour in the Digital Vortex, Book and Periodical Council author Nick Dyer-Witheford shows us the dark side of the information Freedom to Read Week, Illustration by Barbara Klunder, 2015. revolution through an unsparing analysis of class power and computerization. Fri. Mar. 4, 6:30 pm Toronto Reference, Hinton Learning Centre

27 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY BLACK HISTORY

KICK OFF GALA – HOSTED BY CTV’S MARCI IEN

Enjoy a spectrum of performance art in celebration of Black History Month at our Kickoff Gala. Carnival Spice presents Ngoma, a dynamic performance that takes you on a journey through modern and traditional forms of dance. Toronto Monologue Slam features a theatrical presentation. Roger and John Gibbs share authentic renditions of songs and stories from Barbados and 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion Ian Keteku and cellist Raphael Weinroth- Browne explore human emotions through word and sound. Photo: Eric Parker - fl ickr.com ickr.com - fl Eric Parker Photo: ickr.com Nisarg Lakhmani - fl Photo: False Nostalgia? Toronto’s Last 10, 20, & 30 Years Journalist, broadcaster, and cultural activist Desmond Cole highlights the successes, challenges, and progress of Toronto’s black community in the last three decades. York Woods, Tues. Feb. 2, 10 am, Theatre

Dalton Higgins: Rap N’ Roll Is rap music the new rock n’ roll? Author Dalton Higgins looks at the politics, messages and global reach of hip hop and rap in today’s Story of a Beautiful Country pop culture. NATIONAL FILM BOARD Cedarbrae,* Feb. 6, 2 pm MINI FILM FEST Albion, Feb. 10, 10 am St. Lawrence, Feb. 17, 10:30 am City Hall, Feb. 11, 1 pm Jones, Feb. 19, 1:15 pm Gerrard/Ashdale, Feb. 11, 7 pm Richview,* Feb. 25, 10:30 am Invisible City Story of a Beautiful Agincourt, Feb. 2, 6 pm Country Tafelmusik Presents Le Mozart Noir Palmerston, Feb. 25, 6 pm Alderwood, Feb. 11, 2 pm Tafelmusik’s Chief Artistic Advisor Jeanne Lamon introduces this ﬁ lm about the life of Everybody’s Children Hue: A Question of Joseph Boulogne, a remarkable black musician in 18th century France. Barbara Frum, Feb. 4, 2 pm Colour Centennial,* Feb. 18, 4:30 pm Annette Street, Feb. 16, 6:30 pm Parkdale, Feb. 8, 6:30 pm Cedarbrae, Feb. 19, 2 pm Annette Street,* Feb. 17, 1:15 pm Brentwood, Feb. 19, 2 pm Before the 6ix United States of Africa Albion, Feb. 24, 6:30 pm This panel discussion explores the pre-Drake Annette Street, Feb. 8, 6:30 pm music scene and the trail blazers that helped Feb. 10, 1:15 pm Triage: Dr. James shape it. With writer and Polaris Music Award Orbinski’s Humanitarian juror Del Cowie. Dilemma Toronto Reference, Feb. 10, 7 pm, Atrium Taylor Memorial, Feb. 17, 2 pm

* Teen programs 28 torontopubliclibrary.ca For more details about these programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/blackhistorymonth. JANUARY – MARCH 2016 CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MONTH Illustration: iveyhayesartwork.com Illustration: MARLON JAMES

The celebrated Jamaican author and winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize on A Brief History of Seven Killings with Toronto International Film Festival Artistic Director Cameron Bailey. Q&A and book signing to follow. Free tickets are required and available starting Thurs. Jan 21 online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.

Toronto Reference Library, Feb. 18, 7 pm, Appel Salon

The Urban Book Expo Soul On Ice Check out the Canadian urban ﬁ ction Screenwriter Kwame Damon Mason, scene at this cultural book fair. Meet shows how black athletes are making authors and publishers, purchase their a name for themselves in the sport of books, and discuss what makes great hockey. Panel discussion to follow. urban ﬁ ction. Malvern, Feb. 18, 1:30 pm North York Central, Feb. 13, 12 pm Crossover Dreams: Motown Movin’ On Up: Records in the ‘60s Black History Through Television Dr. Mike Daley reveals the secrets of TV personality and author Nikki Clarke the Motown formula and why the examines black characters in popular classic hits still resonate today. Call television and how their roles have 416-395-5639 to register. affected our perception. Co-sponsored by North York Central, Feb. 23, 7 pm St. Lawrence, Feb. 17, 10:30 am the North York Historical Society.

Jones, Feb. 19, 1:15 pm North York Central, Feb. 17, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Richview,* Feb. 25, 10:30 am Slavery, Antislavery and Resistance in 19th Century Toronto Learn about slavery and resistance in the THE EH LIST early town of York, as Toronto was called AUTHOR SERIES until 1834. With Governor General’s Award winner Karolyn Smardz Frost. The eh List celebrates Black History Month. Call 416-395-5660 to register. See page 12. North York Central, Feb. 17, 7 pm, Concourse

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The Life and Times of Alfred In the Zone From Skin to Steel and Beyond: Lafferty Guinness World Record setting A Steel Drum Performance Historical researcher Hillary J. Dawson rapper D.O. (Duane Gibson) shares his An interactive presentation exploring presents the life and times of Alfred personal stories through freestyle rap. steel pan history and the music’s social Lafferty, Ontario’s ﬁ rst black lawyer. Brentwood, Feb. 18, 1:30 pm relevance throughout the world. Downsview, Feb. 9, 1 pm Fairview, Feb. 22, 5 pm

29 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY The eh List BLACK HISTORY

KIDS & FAMILIES Carnival Spice Film: The Magic of Anansi An energized dance experience that The Magic of Anansi is part of the fuses Soca, African and Dancehall NFB’s Talespinners collection. music. To register, call 416-396-8740. For ages 5-9.

Lillian H. Smith, Feb. 17, 1:30 pm Wychwood, Feb. 24, 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell, Feb. 18, 1:30 pm Burrows Hall, Feb. 26, 1:30 pm

Myseum on the Move – Sports Edition Film: Mighty Jerome Help build Myseum Memories, a A story of willful perseverance and digital documentation of the diversity strength of character, this is the of experience in Toronto. Bring journey of Harry Jerome, Canada’s your personal photos, objects, and most promising track and ﬁ eld star in memorabilia that represent Toronto Mystic Drumz Presents the Road 1959. and sports. to Jello Town Cedarbrae, Feb. 5, 2 pm Malvern, Feb. 20, 2 pm Traveling through time, Larry the frog must catch up with his evil Uncle Film: Magic Lion and the Cora Puppet Show: Anansi and the Mogo Togo and stop him before he Player Moss-covered Rock reaches Jello Town and gobbles up Enjoy short movies in celebration of the world’s Jello. An afternoon of Anansi, the spirit of Black History Month. stories. Barbara Frum, Feb. 26, 1:30 pm Black Creek, Feb. 10, 10 am Palmerston, Feb. 20, 2 pm Following the Freedom Route Steel Drums Reﬂ ecting upon the history, struggle An enriching musical experience for and enduring spirit of those of African all ages. Join us for a Caribbean steel Heritage, Down to Earth Conservation drum performance. Education takes us on a journey from Africa to the New World. Call Annette Street, Feb. 12, 2 pm 416-396-8939 to register.

Stories and Films with Anansi Taylor Memorial, Feb. 26, 1:30 pm Anansi stories and movies: Christopher Changes His Name, Christopher, Please Calypso with Roger Gibbs Barbadian Folk Music Clean Up Your Room and The Magic An interactive jam session of Celebrating the 50th anniversary of of Anansi. traditional songs, retro and Barbados’ independence, Roger and John Gibbs bring authentic renditions Alderwood, Feb. 13, 11 am contemporary calypso for all ages. of songs and stories from the Island. High Park, Feb. 23, 2 pm Deer Park, Feb. 27, 2 pm Scarborough Civic, Feb. 27, 10:30 am

For more details about these programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/blackhistorymonth.

Sponsored by:

A special thanks to Cultural Consultant Karen Carter.

30 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JANUARY – MARCH 2016 CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL COLLECTIONS From “Arctic Exploration” to “Zero Gravity,” this exhibit showcases an to alphabet of curiosities from the library’s Special Collections. A FEBRUARY 20 - APRIL 24, 2016 FREE GUIDED PROGRAMS In Conversation: Terry Fallis, Linda TOURS Granﬁ eld, and Ken McGoogan Tuesdays at 2 pm D is for... Discover Special Collections TD Gallery Free weekly presentations showcasing eclectic Three award-winning authors discuss their writing materials from our Special Collections. process and how they found inspiration in the library’s Special Collections. Wednesdays at 3 pm Season Sponsor Toronto Reference Library Wednesday, March 23, 7 pm Marilyn & Charles Baillie Special Collections Centre Toronto Reference Library Hinton Learning Theatre

TD Gallery at the Toronto Reference Library TDGALLERY 789 Yonge Street (north of Bloor Street) AT THE TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY torontopubliclibrary.ca/tdgallery

a national festival of politics, art and ideas THE NEW TRIBALISM

The 21st century has brought unprecedented change when it comes to personal freedoms. What were once distinct roles are inhabited more freely. Many greet this ambiguity – whether it be cultural, sexual, or political – with open arms. Others continue to seek ﬁ rm identities, clinging to the tribes they most identify with now more than ever.

Irshad Manji and Hadani Ditmars discuss the new tribalism.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 | 7 PM Irshad Manji Hadani Ditmars Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon

Free tickets are required and are available at The Bar at the Appel Salon torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon starting six weeks Join us for a drink. #spur16 #toronto Cash bar reception before the event. one hour before events.

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

JANUARY FEBRUARY

Dark Pine, I Dream Dialogues in Oil Paintings, Portraits, for Me You Wait. a Forgotten City and Landscapes (Robert W. Service) Language by John Rzewuski by Nancy Bennett by Pamela Dodds Agincourt Agincourt North York Central

Inquisitive Mind Art Uplift! Interactions by Gregory De Lisle by Church of the by Andrew Nobes Bloor/Gladstone Redeemer Art Studio Bloor/Gladstone Oakwood Village

Creascent School Visual Fervent Pursuits Untitled Arts Programme by Igor Sinitar by Lucille Audet Hasan by Creascent School Richview Don Mills Visual Art Don Mills

Reflex Bigger View and Reflections by Miles Ingrassia Other Stories by Aleksandra Deer Park by Lorena Torres Maslennikova Loaiza Deer Park Runnymede

Symbolism and Harmony: Still Vital #DaydreamandHustle Chinese Brush Painting by Kim Dolan by Julia Hilao by Walking East S. Walter Stewart Fairview Walking West Fairview

Pen Art Paintings No Longer Strangers by Rahul Jain by Krisztina Homannai by Jeff Bowen Leaside Woodside Square Leaside

Paper on Paper: Urban Life: Life + Travel Collage Transportation and by Craig Macnaughton by Marvyne Jenoff Accommodation Northern District Northern District by Antonio Caballero

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Oil Paintings, Portraits, He Marks that Water Town and Brick By Brick, Layer City and Landscapes Makes Country Upon Layer by John Rzewuski by Janet Read by Lindy James by Aurora Pagano Agincourt North York Central Agincourt Richview

Interactions Multifaceted of An Aqueous State Though a Lens Quietly by Andrew Nobes Multiface by Janusz Wrobel by Corry Sobol Bloor/Gladstone by Mark Graham Don Mills Runnymede Oakwood Village

Untitled 18th Annual Exhibit Abstract Modern Art In Colour by Lucille Audet Hasan by Focus, Korean by Richard Carter by Sakunthala Don Mills Toronto Photo Club Deer Park Natesan Richview S. Walter Stewart

Reflections Inhabitants Photography Live the Style from by Aleksandra by Naz Rahbar by Janice Arnott Today. Live with Maslennikova Runnymede Leaside Jordan Art. Deer Park by Jordan Beraki Woodside Square

#DaydreamandHustle KiMAGIC Photo & Design Paintings by Julia Hilao by Igor Kravtchenko by Simon Shu Tian Fairview S. Walter Stewart Zhang Northern District

No Longer Strangers Cloudscapes Slow Down, Look Closer by Jeff Bowen by Maura Cowan by Chris Nolan Leaside Woodside Square North York Central

Life + Travel Digital Portraits Untitled by Craig Macnaughton of Everyday by Allison Long Northern District Torontonians Oakwood Village by Ajuki Ike

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CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

ADULTS To Italy with Book and Movie: Rome - La Dolce Vita Discover the fabulous world of Rome and Via Veneto of At the Movies the 1960s as seen through the eyes of Fellini and Ennio Join us for a great movie. Admission is free and you can Flajano, one of Fellini’s favourite screenwriters. bring your own refreshments to enjoy. Contact the branch Don Mills Feb. 26 2 pm to find out what’s playing. Beaches Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 30 2 pm International Women’s Day Movie Port Union Mondays, Jan. 11-Mar. 21 6 pm Celebrate International Women’s Day with a screening of Runnymede Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16 6 pm Iron Jawed Angels, starring Academy Award winner Hillary Alderwood Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 10 2 pm Swank. The film raises issues faced by many women. For Palmerston Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 24 6 pm more programs on International Women’s Day, see page 25. Dufferin/St. Clair Jan. 21, Mar. 31 6:30 pm Eatonville Mar. 8 2 pm Danforth/Coxwell Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 31 2 pm TEENS Tea and Entertainment A wide variety of films followed by refreshments in the Anti-Valentine’s Day for Skeptical Teens auditorium. Join others to observe Valentine’s Day with witty activities, Don Mills Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 2 pm skeptical commentary and, of course, lots of chocolate- North York Central Fridays, Jan. 8- Mar. 18 2 pm eating. For ages 12-19. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Cliffcrest Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 9 2 pm North York Central Feb. 11 4:30 pm

Barbara Frum’s Nifty Frum Friends Toronto Public Library Comics Jam Join this informal group of retirees who meet to exchange Write, draw and make your very own comics with news and views on a variety of topics, do a simple craft or artist Rebecca Roher. Learn how to develop your visual learn a new skill. storytelling skills in this four-week session. For ages 12-19. Barbara Frum Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8 2 pm Mount Dennis* Mondays, Feb. 29-Mar. 21 4:15 pm

Films for Seniors Bucc N Flvr Dance Intensive Movies just for older adults. Have fun applying meaning behind movement. This Brookbanks Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 24 2 pm introductory four-week dance program focuses on Toronto’s Hip Hop Flavor through physical literacy, From Book to Film choreography, performance and quality education in Classic movies based on popular literary works. becoming the music and breaking through the barrier of disbelief. For ages 12-19. Brentwood Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 2 pm Fairview* Tuesdays, Mar. 1-29 5 pm Access Everything: Ownership Disrupted The Sharing Economy is becoming a mainstream term as companies like Uber, Airbnb, Etsy and Zipcar make Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more headlines the world over. Will sharing replace ownership all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for in the future and what consequences will there be if this upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. trend continues? Co-founder of the Toronto Tool Library Ryan Dyment discusses the Sharing Economy and the role you can play to create a more shareable future. Downsview Jan. 30 1 pm Thank you Kumon for supporting Great Reads Armchair Travel

A travel slide presented by raconteur Irwin Patterson. Kids ages 6-12 and their caregivers discover books to Hillcrest Feb. 19 1:30 pm read in the new Great Reads booklet available for free in all branches. Peru and the Inca Trail Learn about the amazing destinations Peru has to offer, including Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail trek. Presented by an adventure specialist from Merit Travel. City Hall Feb. 25 1 pm

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KIDS & FAMILIES

Family Films G-rated movies for the whole family. Albion Jan. 2 2 pm GOETHE-INSTITUT Steeles Jan. 2, Feb. 13, Mar. 12 2 pm LIBRARY Jane/Dundas Mar. 15 2 pm

P. A. Day Movies Enjoy a movie on P.A. day! Danforth/Coxwell Jan. 22, Feb. 12 2 pm Jones Jan. 22, Feb. 12 2 pm Albert Campbell Jan. 22, Feb. 12 2 pm Pleasant View Jan. 22 2 pm Palmerston Jan. 22, Feb. 12 2 pm Cliffcrest Feb. 12 2 pm

Chinese New Year Party Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with stories, music and fun! For preschool children with their parents and German Literature and Film caregivers. Within Your Reach Wychwood Feb. 6 10:30 am goethe.de/torontolibrary Chinese New Year Craft @ GI_TOLibrary Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with a fun craft. For all ages. Jones Feb. 8 4 pm

Happy Valentine’s Day Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, music, and fun! Includes a card craft activity. For preschool children with their parents and caregivers. Happy Wychwood Feb. 13 10:30 am Valentine’s Valentine’s Day Craft Day! Celebrate love and make your own Valentine’s Day card to give to your family and friends. For school-age children. Parliament Street Feb. 13 2 pm

Culture, Arts & Entertainment in Other Languages

Hola Niños Celebrate the book lovers in your life. Make a donation in their name to the library. Children learn the basic language structure of Spanish through games and activities. For ages 5-12. Go to tplfoundation.ca/give-in-honour-or-memory Mimico Centennial Saturdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 26 10:30 am Toronto’s Library. With you for life.

35 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Find ESL classes and ESL & conversation circles to help you get settled in NEWCOMERS your new home.

Many quiet spaces are available for individual and group learning

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English Language Class Classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to help ESL & Newcomer you with your English language skills and to learn about Canadian culture. This program also helps students get Programs in Other ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - a test that is for university admission. Programs are by Toronto Languages District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board. Ongoing registration. Call the branch to find out Newcomer Programs (in Chinese) what class levels are offered. There is no day care offered. With The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association Goldhawk Park* Mondays, Wednesdays, Jan. 4-Mar. 30 10 am for newcomers. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Jan. 4-Mar. 30 11:30 am Steeles Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 23 2 pm College/Shaw* Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Feb. 9 6:30 pm Dawes Road* Tuesdays-Thursdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 31 9:30 am Malvern* Tuesdays-Thursdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 31 9:30 am

TOEFL Preparation Class Helps you prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to join. Bring YMCA assessment and referral, identification with address and proof of your status in Canada. Program takes place in Room 1. North York Central Tuesday, Thursdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 31 6 pm

English Conversation Circle library settlement Practise your conversation skills and learn about the library. York Woods Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 29 6 pm services Humberwood Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 30 11 am Information and programs for newcomers, North York Central Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 30 6 pm offered in different languages.

Information for Newcomers with COSTI To find out if your library offers COSTI provides assistance in settling into your new settlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 community including information on employment, or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada education, health resources and housing. Located in Room and click on Settling in Toronto. 2/3. In Farsi 1-2pm, in English 2-3pm. North York Central Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 25 1 pm, 2 pm Provided by Library Settlement Partnerships and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

36 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Explore a variety of ways HEALTH & to keep healthy in mind, WELLNESS body and spirit.

Bellydancing at Woodside Square Branch

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Diabetes: What You Need To Know How to Be Happier Through Awareness This presentation covers the basics of diabetes including Do you or someone you know have high potential but the risk factors, signs, symptoms and different types. seem to self-sabotage or just never move forward? Learn Presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association. how to go from one state of being to a more desired state City Hall Jan. 7 1 pm by raising your level of awareness. Leaside Jan. 13 6 pm Safer Living for People with Dementia An occupational therapist from the Geriatric Outpatient Achieving “Shelf” Control: Organizing and Clinic of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Decluttering provides caregivers with the tools to create a safe and Learn the basics of home organization and decluttering. supportive environment for a person with dementia. Downsview Jan. 14 1 pm Eatonville* Jan. 11 2 pm Woodside Square* Mar. 23 6:30 pm Kitchen Library’s Juicing Workshop Make your own fruit and vegetable juices. Learn how to A Good Night’s Sleep juice for optimal health, how to use the juicer, proper juice Technical Director of Integrated Sleep Centre Michael storage and the best fruits and vegetables for juicing. Kottis tells you all about sleep and how to tackle sleep Taylor Memorial Jan. 15 2 pm challenges. Barbara Frum* Jan. 12 2 pm Cosmetic Ingredients in the News: Cutting Through the Hype Winter Blues Cosmetic science writer Louise Hidinger explores the basic A discussion about the signs and causes of depression and scientific concepts behind different beauty products and how we can deal with it during the cold winter months. analyzes their ingredient lists. Morningside Jan. 12 6:30 pm Cedarbrae Jan. 16 2 pm Leaside Jan. 20 7 pm Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction Eatonville Mar. 7 2 pm Dr. Vera Tarman discusses her book, Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction, which focuses on the experiences Memory and Dementia of people coping with various forms of food addiction and Explore the nature of Alzheimer’s disease, the risk factors provides readers with practical information grounded in of developing dementia, current treatment options and medical science. Program takes place in the auditorium. research being done to advance the field. In partnership North York Central Jan. 12 7 pm with CAMH’s Geriatric Mental Health Services. St. Lawrence Jan. 20 10:30 am Seniors Exercise and Falls Prevention Woodside Square Feb. 17 6:30 pm In partnership with Carefirst Seniors and Community Services. Runnymede Feb. 29 2 pm Hillcrest Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Mar. 30 1 pm Burrows Hall Mar. 8 6:30 pm

37 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. HEALTH & WELLNESS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Depression in Late Life Live Happily Ever After Learn the signs and symptoms of depression and how it A clinical counsellor introduces you to a completely new impact your life. Risk factors of developing depression way of looking at life. and how it relates to memory and dementia are explored. Barbara Frum Feb. 9 2 pm Presented by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Advanced Care Planning Woodside Square* Jan. 20 6:30 pm A registered nurse discusses awareness about advanced St. Lawrence Jan. 27 10:30 am care planning, resources available to help people create an Leaside Feb. 3 7 pm advance care plan and how to initiate. Lillian H. Smith Mar. 7 3 pm Eatonville Feb. 23 2 pm

Mental Wellness: Stress and Coping Healthy Eating for Your Heart Toronto Public Health outlines signs and symptoms of Find out how eating well can help decrease your risk of stress, the impact of stress on health, coping strategies and heart disease, diabetes, obesity, certain types of cancer and relaxation exercises. osteoporosis. Beaches Jan. 21 2 pm Morningside Feb. 24 6:30 pm

Meals on a Budget A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Medicine Learn how to prepare meals on a budget, shop for deals, What works, what doesn’t and why. Program takes place in and minimize waste. Participants create their own money the auditorium. saving strategies and take home sample homemade goods. Presented by the Kitchen Library. North York Central Mar. 2 7 pm Leaside Jan. 27 7 pm Chemical Exposures Alzheimer’s Awareness Month A registered holistic nutritionist explores chemical exposures in food, water and your environment, and how Join us for an information session from the Alzheimer’s to limit the exposure that can be influencing your health Association. and your weight. Morningside Jan. 27 6:30 pm Eatonville* Mar. 3 6:30 pm

Ontario’s Drug Benefit Programs Kids Have Stress Too! An Interactive Workshop for This workshop provides an overview of the Ontario’s Caregivers drug benefit programs, including the Trillium and Senior Toronto Public Health presents a two-session workshop programs with lots of time for questions. Presented by HIV to help parents and caregivers better understand stress in & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario. children. Lillian H. Smith Jan. 28 2 pm Palmerston* Thursdays, Mar. 3-10 6 pm At Home Alone: Five Easy Steps to Independence Basic Bike Maintenance A fun family workshop to help families prepare their 10 to Learn the basics of day-to-day bike maintenance in a 14 year–olds to be home alone safely. Parents and children hands-on workshop. Topics include safety checks, pumping must attend together. In partnership with Toronto Public your tires, tightening your brakes, lubing your chain and Health. ensuring your bike is the right fit for you. Locke Jan. 30 2 pm Pape/Danforth Mar. 12 2 pm Yorkville Feb. 18 6 pm Morningside Mar. 5 2 pm Being a Savvy Consumer of Complementary Therapies Dufferin/St. Clair Mar. 19 2 pm Professor Lynda Balneaves shows the latest research on Your Brain on Exercise: How Physical Activity Can popular complementary therapies, such as herbal remedies, Improve your Mental Wellbeing yoga and meditation as well as how to make safe and informed decisions about the variety of therapies and This presentation explores how the brain responds to practitioners that exist. Program takes place in the Beeton exercise in order to prevent and manage symptoms of Auditorium. depression. Program takes place in the auditorium. Toronto Reference Mar. 16 2 pm North York Central Feb. 3 7 pm

38 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JANUARY – MARCH 2016 HEALTH & WELLNESS

iNavigait: Pedestrian Safety In this presentation learn about how injuries can occur, how to create safer places for everyone, and more. Morningside Mar. 30 6:30 pm Herbal Spring Tonics Sign up Learn about herbs that increase energy and vitality and help us to adapt to seasonal and life changes. Taste herbal remedies, discuss their benefits and bring home some spring tonic recipes. for email updates Queen/Saulter* Mar. 31 6:30 pm from the library

Health & Wellness Programs in Other Languages

Wellness Program (in Mandarin) A wellness program with St Paul’s Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors. Steeles Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 1 pm

Wellness Club for Seniors (in Mandarin) Make new friends, share ideas and learn how to keep fit. Bridlewood Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 23 9:30 am

Find out about our latest news, upcoming programs and recommended reading.

Sign up today at: torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news 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.

39 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. 40 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Connect with local, Canadian HISTORY & and world history via programs GENEALOGY and resources.

Pond hockey on Don Flats in Toronto, ca. 1900. Toronto Public Library Special Collections

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Historical Society Ulster Historical Foundation North American Tour 2016 Discussions on local history subjects about your If you have Irish or Scots-Irish ancestors and would like to neighbourhood. Meetings are free and often have guest pursue your genealogical roots in the province of Ulster, speakers. this full day can show you how to find various records S. Walter Stewart Jan. 26, Mar. 29 7:30 pm and historical documents and links to your family history Feb. 10, Mar. 23 2 pm from two of the research specialists of the Ulster Historical Foundation: Fintan Mullan, Executive Director and Gillian A Series on Social History Hunt, Research Officer. Fee: Early Bird (paid by Feb. 5) is $60, $55 for OGS members. Regular is $70, $65 for OGS A four-session course on various aspects of everyday life members. Register at torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/ with particular emphasis on 19th century Canada. Discover workshops. Co-sponsored with the Ontario Genealogical what it meant when you became sick or injured, what kind Society. This program takes place in the North York Civic of food you ate, the types of clothes you wore and how Centre Memorial Hall, Burgundy Room. your footwear was made. Fee: $80, $70 for OGS members. Register at torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/courses. Co- North York Central Mar. 5 9 am sponsored with the Ontario Genealogical Society. Program takes place in Room 1. Bringing History to Life North York Central Feb. 2-23 2 pm Canadians have faced incredible challenges and succeeded where others have failed. Adrienne Alison, sculptor and Introduction to Genealogy and Family History painter, brings our fascinating and little known history to life through sculpture. Co-sponsored with the North York This fast-paced, one-day course introduces the types Historical Society. Program takes place in Room 1. of records and techniques needed for researching your family tree. Fee: $40 ($35 for OGS members). Register at North York Central Mar. 16 7:30 pm torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/courses. Co-sponsored with the Ontario Genealogical Society. The Shooting of Bill Alexander North York Central Feb. 20 10 am Corporal William Alexander’s death by court-martial is the sole of these executions for which we have an eye-witness Ancestry.ca Library Edition record. Dennis Duffy, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, tells the story of Alexander and the man who Learn effective searching techniques and research your witnessed his death, Canon Frederick Scott, extraordinary family history. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Chaplain and one of the best-loved Canadian figures from Toronto Reference Wednesdays, Feb. 24-Mar. 30 2 pm the Great War. Program takes place in the auditorium. To register, call 416-395-5660. Program takes place in the The Diplomat: Lester Pearson and the Suez Crisis auditorium. Author Antony Anderson explores how a middle power North York Central Mar. 23 7 pm diplomat was able to reach across the Cold War divide to shape peacekeeping innovation. Leaside Mar. 2 7 pm

41 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Feed your fun side. Start a hobby, create art or just HOBBIES, CRAFTS relax with games activities. &GAMES

Playing chess at Malvern Branch

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Chatelaine’s Quilting Club Felting Workshop Make quilts together and donate them to local charities. Learn the basics of wet felting while making a beautiful Beginners are welcome. and unique piece to take home. Registration begins Jan. 6. Jones Tuesday, Jan. 5-Mar. 29 6:30 pm Yorkville* Feb. 6 11 am

Crocheting/Knitting Foundation Skills of Photography A great place to share your interests whether you’re a Toronto-based photographer Michael G. O’Brien explores beginner or a pro. Bring your handiwork and spend some different aspects of photography including technique, time with fellow knitters and crocheters. composition, and light that will help improve your photos. Cliffcrest Tuesday, Jan. 5-Mar. 29 6:30 pm The subjects covered relate solely to DSLR cameras. Port Union Saturdays, Jan. 9-Mar. 19 9:30 am Beaches Wednesdays, Feb. 10-Feb/ 24 6:30 pm Eatonville Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 9, 23 6:30 pm Brookbanks Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11 2 pm Wire Work Jewelry Thorncliffe Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 4 4 pm Need an idea for a special gift for someone? Why not Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 5 1 pm create a unique ring and necklace for that hard-to-buy person on your list. Knit & Lit Woodside Square Feb. 13 10:30 am Bring your needles and yarn and share ideas, skills or knit socially. We supply teaching and knitting-related books. Art Workshop with Asha Rastogi Danforth/Coxwell* Wednesdays, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2 6:30 pm Explore art and flex your creative muscles. Materials are supplied. Pape/Danforth Feb. 22 2 pm Scrabbler Club Words anyone? Introduction to Digital SLR Photography Eatonville Fridays, Jan. 8-Mar. 25 1 pm An overview for the absolute beginner of the tools at your disposal. Bring your SLR cameras along with the lens you Chess for Adults use most and a model-specific manual. To register, call Meet like-minded players. 416-395-5639. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Downsview Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 29 4:30 pm North York Central Mar. 1,8 6:30 pm

Adult Colouring Monarch Butterfly Migration Try it out! Whether for relaxation, play, a social hour, Learn the beautiful fall migration of monarch butterflies expressing your creativity or just plain old fun, adult through Rosetta McClain gardens. colouring is where it’s at. Materials are provided or bring Cliffcrest Mar. 8 6:30 pm your own. We are colouring pages from Outside the Lines: An Artists Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations. Spadina Road Thursdays, Feb. 4-Feb. 25 7 pm

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TEENS Minute to Win It! Club Can you complete crazy challenges with everyday objects Call of Gamers in just one minute? You have just ONE minute to WIN IT! Get your game on with video games. For ages 6-12. Malvern Thursdays, Jan. 7-Mar. 31 6:15 pm Fairview* Mondays, Feb. 1-29 4 pm Morningside Mar. 15 2 pm Chess in the Library Pirate Day at the Library! Learn and participate in chess, CFC- and CMA- rated games, beginner lessons, chess puzzle and competitions, with Join us on your day off from school for Pirate Day at the simultaneous exhibitions by masters and much more. For Library! Dress up as a pirate, participate in a treasure hunt, ages 10 and up. and learn to talk like a pirate, play games, and have fun! For ages 5 and up. Malvern Saturdays, Jan. 9- Mar. 26 10:30 am Richview Feb. 12 2 pm Board Game Club St. Patrick’s Day Celebration A tournament of card and board games for ages 13-18. Wear something green and join us for Irish stories, songs, Thorncliffe Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 4 pm and also make a craft to take home. For ages 4 and up. Doodle Brain! Burrows Hall Mar. 17 2 pm Chat about comics, find out what you can do with your Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt doodles and get drawing. Figure out the clues and earn stickers and Easter eggs. Fairview* Jan. 15 5 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Mar. 26 2 pm Craftmasters Chillax and craft something for Valentine’s Day. Or Anti- Valentine’s, if you prefer. Materials are provided. Fairview Feb. 5 5 pm

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Chess Improve your math skills and critical thinking. For ages 6-12. Brookbanks Saturdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 26 10 am North York Central Saturdays, Jan. 2-Mar. 26 2 pm Bridlewood Fridays, Jan. 8-Mar. 25 6 pm Downsview Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 29 4:30 pm

Fun with Shapes Learn about shapes and colours through games and activities. For ages 2-6. Burrows Hall Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 8 1:30 pm volunteers Gaming An afternoon of Wii and Xbox 360 fun. wanted Fairview Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 30 4 pm For our Leading to Reading program. Winter Craft Help a child improve their reading and Create a craft representing winter. For ages 6-12. homework skills. Woodside Square Jan. 16 2 pm For more information, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/volunteering

43 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Access New Business Magazines Online – for Free! E-magazines are free to download and read with your Toronto Public Library card. You can access more than 300 popular digital magazine titles including many geared to running your small business. Issues can be downloaded to your home computer, tablet or smart phone for ofﬂ ine viewing. There is no limit to how many magazines you check out. Keep them for as long as you wish. There is nothing to return and no ﬁ nes to keep track of.

tpl.ca/downloads Get professional advice PERSONAL and resources at our free seminars and workshops. FINANCE

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

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A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters Tax Tips and Strategies Financial advisor and financial planner Bernadine Perreira Learn strategies to reduce your tax burden and find out if discusses the top three mistakes women retirees make with there is tax free money buried in your tax return. their finances and how to avoid them. Dufferin/St. Clair* Jan. 28, Feb. 4 7 pm Brentwood Jan. 12 6:30 pm Morningside Feb. 9 6:30 pm St. Lawrence Mar. 5 1 pm Woodside Square Feb. 10 6:30 pm Burrows Hall Feb. 23 7 pm When I Die: Financial Planning for Life and Death Albert Campbell Feb. 24 6:30 pm Garry Duncan, retired senior tax partner, discusses how to Dawes Road Feb. 29 4 pm minimize taxes on death, using simplified explanations of a Kennedy/Eglinton Mar. 31 5:30 pm rather complex area of tax. City Hall Jan. 18 1 pm Protect Your Money Learn how to protect your hard-earned money from Debt and Credit Management investment frauds and scams, and how to make better informed financial decisions. In partnership with Ontario Increase your knowledge about financial information and Securities Commission. resources. Make financial decisions with confidence. In partnership with WoodGreen Community Services. Eatonville Feb. 1 2 pm Fairview* Feb. 11 6:30 pm Thorncliffe Jan. 22 6 pm College/Shaw Feb. 25 7 pm Parliament Street Jan. 25 6 pm Albion Mar. 8 1 pm Albert Campbell Feb. 10 6:30 pm City Hall Mar. 24 1 pm Real Estate 101: Everything about Buying, Selling, Money Talks: When to Say Yes and How to Say No Leasing and Investing Author Gail Vaz-Oxlade discusses her latest book, Money Find out more about real estate ownership including Talks, and the toughest money problem: the people you buying, selling, leasing, financing and answer all questions. love. Gerrard/Ashdale Jan. 26 6:30 pm North York Central Feb. 2 7 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Feb. 11 7 pm Toronto Reference Feb. 3 7 pm North York Central Feb. 16 6:30 pm Fairview Feb. 9 7 pm Eatonville Feb. 17 6:30 pm Fairview Feb. 25 6:25 pm Smart Investing Disability and Savings Ellen Roseman, a Toronto Star personal finance columnist, explains the ins and outs of these plans, who should use Financial Advisor Allan Madonik uncovers strategies to them and how to make sure you follow the rules and don’t ensure that individuals with exceptionalities are financially get dinged for extra taxes. set for life. Program takes place in the Hinton Learning Centre. Agincourt Feb. 4 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 27 6:30 pm

45 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. PERSONAL FINANCE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Low Income Retirement Increase your knowledge about financial information and resources. In partnership with WoodGreen Community Services. ASK AN EXPERT Albert Campbell Feb. 17 6:30 pm Presented by the Chartered Morningside Mar. 22 6:30 pm Professional Accountants of Canada.

Financial Independence for Special Needs Family Members Identity Theft Protection Learn about identity theft and how to protect yourself Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a savings plan from becoming a victim of fraud. intended to help you save for the long term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax Albion Jan. 26 6:30 pm credit. Beaches Feb. 18 7 pm Eatonville Mar. 1 2 pm Leaside Feb. 17 7 pm Davenport Mar. 3 1:30 pm Taylor Memorial Mar. 10 7 pm Mortgage 101: What You Need to Know Before You Brentwood Mar. 15 2 pm go to the Bank Bendale Mar. 17 7 pm Find out how to prepare for the pre-approved mortgage Palmerston Mar. 22 7 pm York Woods Mar. 31 7 pm interview and what to do before you go to the bank. Dufferin/St. Clair* Feb. 18 7 pm Planning for Retirement North York Central Feb. 25 6:30 pm Learn how to become proactive and start retirement planning early. Discover investment plans that can help. The Art of Financial Organizing Albion Feb. 9 6:30 PM Financial coach, Clinton Wayne leads a discussion focused on Annette Street Mar. 21 7 pm household finances, insurance, mortgage and investment. Agincourt Mar. 29 6:30 pm Program takes place in the Hinton Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Feb. 24 6:30 pm Estate Planning Death can be a very taxing time. This seminar is geared Selling Your First Home to people who need to create a plan to distribute assets, during life or upon death. Learn how to have the conversation with your bank and how discharge fees can be surprisingly expensive. Albert Campbell Feb. 12 2 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Feb. 25 7 pm Effective Tax Strategies North York Central Mar. 1 6:30 pm Learn tax legislation in Canada, as well as strategies for reducing your taxable income. Doing Investment Research Online Pape/Danforth Mar. 7 6 pm Learn how to use investment databases: Financial Post Advisor and Value Line Research Centre. Online registration required. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Mar. 3 3 pm Registered Disability Savings Program (RDSP) Beyond Wills and Estates Financial Advisor Madeline Sotoudeh explains how the Registered Disability Savings Program works. Program Find out what more you should consider when planning takes place in the Hinton learning Centre. your estate. Toronto Reference Mar. 30 6:30 pm Woodside Square Mar. 9 6:30 pm TEENS Income Tax Clinics for Low Income Residents A free, income tax service provided by certified general Financial Literacy 101 accountants.Appointment required. Call the branch to see A personal financial management workshop designed if you qualify. especially for teens. Topics include selecting and opening a Burrows Hall* Mar. 22, 23, 30, 31 6:30 pm bank account, percentage calculation and how to manage Dawes Road Mar. 23, 30 3 pm your income. Program takes place in Room 1. North York Central Mar. 17 1 pm

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LAW AT THE LIBRARY From buying a home to writing a will, getting fired or getting divorced. A series of talks on common legal problems.

Removing a Criminal Record in Canada Wills and Power of Attorney Andrew Tanenbaum from Pardons Canada explains how to Learn about wills and powers of attorney with Elizabeth Bozak. get a pardon or record suspension so that the record can Don Mills Feb. 24 6:30 pm be sealed and your freedoms restored. Program takes place in the Hinton Learning Centre. Technology-based Business Models: From Past to Toronto Reference Jan. 12 6:30 pm Present David Ma, who specializes in the legal aspects of Canada’s Medical Marijuana Regime information technology, e-commerce and related areas, Khalid Janmohamed from HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario provides an overview of the trends and changes in the discusses Health Canada’s medical marijuana access regime, business of technology and the resulting legal implications. including requirements for legal purchase and possession Danforth/Coxwell Feb. 24 6:30 pm of medical marijuana. Lillian H. Smith Jan. 21 2 pm Yes, You Need a Will and Powers of Attorney Barbro Stalbetker-Poutney explains why you need an up- Police Powers, Individual Rights and the Charter to-date will, what can go wrong without one and how to What are your rights when carded, stopped by police, get the right will for you. For North York Central, program your personal property is searched? Lesley Burke discusses takes place in the auditorium. the application of the Charter to you and your day-to-day Runnymede Mar. 3 6:30 pm interactions with the state. Program takes place in the North York Central Mar. 24 6:30 pm Hinton Learning Centre. Toronto Reference Jan. 26 6:30 pm Navigating Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Laws Joel Sandaluk reviews the changes to Canada’s citizenship Ontario’s Drug Benefit Programs laws and the procedures and legal tests that must be met. Jill McNall from HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario discusses Agincourt Mar. 22 6:30 pm Ontario’s drug benefit programs, including the Trillium and

Senior programs. Disability Law: Your Rights Lillian H. Smith Jan. 28 2 pm Employment law experts Marc Rodrigue, Emily Shepard Small Claims Court: A Primer from Start to Finish and Nicole Singh tell you what to expect and what’s expected of you, when managing disability in the Personal injury lawyer Adrian Lomaga provides an workplace. This session is beneficial for both employers overview of the Ontario Small Claims Court, from drafting and employees working with accommodation in the a demand letter or filing a lawsuit, to negotiating a settlement or preparing for trial. work environment. Leaside Mar. 23 6:30 pm Albert Campbell Feb. 11 6:30 pm

Disability and Human Rights Law Dianne Wintermute, a lawyer from ARCH Disability Law Centre, talks about human rights law and how it impacts the rights of the disabled. Toronto Reference Feb. 16 6:30 pm

47 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Storytimes These programs are for children from birth to ﬁ ve years old and their parents or caregivers. They encourage a lifelong love of reading, build reading readiness in children, and show parents and caregivers how to help their child get ready for reading.

Baby Time Family Time Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for stories for babies from birth to 18 months children age 5 and under with their parents or with their parents or caregivers. caregivers. Toddler Time Pyjama Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children age Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities 19 months to 3 years with their parents or for children age 5 and under with their caregivers. parents or caregivers.

Preschool Time For dates, times and locations of programs Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 near you, visit our website or call your branch. years with their parents or caregivers. Some branches have limited space and require pre-registration.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading Discover the joy of READING PROGRAMS reading in staff-led classes and workshops. & STORYTIMES

Enjoying a performance at Albert Campbell Branch

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Infant Development A free mini-workshop to learn more about your baby or Reading Programs & preschooler’s stages of development. St. James Town Fridays, Jan. 8-29 2:30 pm Storytimes in Other

Learning Through Play Languages Activities in pre-reading, arts and crafts for pre-school children. Cliffcrest Saturdays, Jan. 9-Mar. 26 10:30 am Family Storytime (in Italian) Celebrate Italian stories, songs and rhymes. Puppet Show: Harry by the Sea Dufferin/St. Clair Jan. 16 11 am Enjoy our puppet version of Harry by the Sea. When a wave washes over a dog and covers him with seaweed, he Storytime (in Spanish) is mistaken for a sea monster. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children ages 2-7. Prior Gerrard/Ashdale Jan. 21 4 pm knowledge of Spanish is not required. Bloor/Gladstone Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 26 10 am Once Upon a Storybook Listen to some favourite fairytale classics and some twisted Storytime (in Cantonese) and fractured ones too! For the whole family. For children ages 19 months to 5 years. Jane/Dundas Jan. 23 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Feb. 10 10 am Woodside Square Tuesdays, Feb. 23-Mar. 29 10:30 am Parachute Songs and Play Learn new songs and find new ways to play with your baby. For ages 3-18 months. Parliament Street Fridays, Feb. 5-Feb. 26 2:30 pm

Valentine’s Day Storytime and Craft A special storytime. Make a Valentine to give to your loved one. Richview Feb. 13 10 am

Be My Valentine Family Time Stories, songs and crafts with a ‘heart’ for the entire family. Don Mills Feb. 13 11 am

49 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

FAMILY LITERACY MONTH For a complete listing, visit torontopubliclibrary/familyliteracy.

Storytime Wheel of Fortune! Celebrate with stories, songs and activities. Play Wheel of Fortune with other families. Cedarbrae Saturdays, Jan. 2-30 11 am Jane/Sheppard* Jan. 16 2 pm Wednesdays, Jan. 6-27 7 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Saturdays, Jan. 9, 23, 30 11 am Book Tasting Dawes Road Jan. 27 10:30 am Reading is sweet! Sample and order different genres of Queen/Saulter Jan. 27 10:30 am books from our menu. The program introduces families to Scarborough Civic Jan. 30 10:30 am different genres and authors. Come and share what interests you about reading. Games and Activities Kennedy/Eglinton Jan. 21 6:30 pm Come dressed as your favourite character for an afternoon High Park Jan. 26 4 pm of literacy-related activities. Maria A. Shchuka Saturdays, Jan. 2-30 2 pm Craft Time! Make your own craft to take home. Supplies are provided. Once Upon a Time at the Library Danforth/Coxwell Jan. 22 10 am Songs, stories, activities and crafts with a fairy tale theme. Richview Jan. 27 7 pm Agincourt Jan. 9 10:30 am Parliament Street Jan. 30 2 pm

The Reading Café Storytime Parade A fun Saturday reading café experience. Families share their book character fandom by dressing up as Jane/Sheppard* Jan. 9 2 pm their favourite characters and discovering new characters to read about and enjoy together. Puppet Shows Pleasant View Jan. 27 4 pm Puppet shows based on the library’s collection of classic and popular story books. At Don Mills, tickets are required for McGregor Camp-out! admission, to be handed out half hour before the show. Hear spooky stories, sing camp songs and more. Wear your Bloor/Gladstone Jan. 10 3 pm pajamas, bring your teddy bears and prepare yourself for Agincourt Jan. 17 3 pm some fun. Parliament Street Jan. 22 10:30 am McGregor Park Jan. 28 6 pm Jan. 22 2:30 pm Don Mills Jan. 23 11 am Family Bingo Marathon! Burrows Hall* Jan. 30 11 am For children of all ages. Must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or older sibling to assist with the game. Storyteller Mariella Bertelli Port Union Jan. 30 1:30 pm Acclaimed storyteller Mariella Bertelli sings, rhymes and tells stories from her wonderful collection. Teddy-Grans Picnic Riverdale Jan. 15 10:15 am Stories, activities and snacks - oh my! Bring your grandma or grandpa to the Teddy-Grans Picnic. Don’t forget your stuffie. Around the World in Stories All stuffies are welcome, not just bears. Listen to stories from different countries about heroes and Lillian H. Smith* Jan. 30 10:30 am adventures. Try some puzzles and take home some books. Jane/Dundas Jan. 16 2 pm

Family Literacy Month is supported by the Friends of Toronto Public Library, South Chapter. We gratefully acknowledge their support.

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The Drug Discovery Process: From Benchtop to Pillbox Science Friday Learn how drugs evolved from basic ideas to medical Amazing science activities and experiments for ages 6 and up. treatments and why the process takes so long. In Queen/Saulter Friday, Jan. 22, Feb. 12 2:30 pm partnership with SciChat, a student-run adult outreach initiative by the Department of Immunology at the Could Life Exist on Other Worlds? University of Toronto. Using what we know about life on Earth as a starting Don Mills* Jan. 29 1 pm point, Lauren Hetherington explains the way we learn how life could exist elsewhere in the universe and how we can Virtual TTC Academy look for it. For ages 12-13 but all are welcome. Presented Bring your own laptop to the library and learn how to in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy simulate virtual Toronto subway operations online in the and Astrophysics. free train simulator. Presented by T2P0 Films, a start-up Annette Street* Jan. 25 1:15 pm production company specializing in aviation and transit. Leaside* Feb. 6 2 pm Exploring the Universe Yorkville* Feb. 20 2 pm Learn how we have used telescopes and space missions to understand our solar system and universe beyond it. With The Germ Files Jielai Zhang of the Dunlap Institute. For ages 6-12. Jason Tetro is here again to advise us and amaze us about Barbara Frum* Jan. 29 1:30 pm germs. Some items are purely fun, some are there to boggle the mind, some might just save your life. All are designed to Moon Watch Party improve our relations with germs for the benefit of human During this hands-on program, astronomers from the health and happiness. Dunlap Institute present an overview of the night sky, then Runnymede Feb. 11 7 pm move outdoors to look through a telescope to see the moon in its quarter phase, when the mountains and craters Fact and Fallacy About the Universe should be visible. Dr. John Percy“corrects” common misconceptions, from Gerrard/Ashdale Feb. 16 7 pm space aliens to black holes and the birth of the universe. No science or math background needed. Presented in Is the Solar System Typical? collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Daniel Tamayo, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Astrophysics. Toronto’s Centre for Planetary Sciences, talks about the Don Mills* Mar. 4 2 pm violent pasts of many planetary systems and the early stages of our own solar system. For ages 8-10. Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and For more programs on astronomy, see page 24. Astrophysics. Goldhawk Park Mar. 31 1:30 pm

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book a librarian Doing research? Need to find library information or help with e-books? Make. Learn. Play. Book a free 30 to 60 minute With Digital Technology appointment with our staff. Programs, classes and demos for users of all ages — including: Ask our staff or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/librarian Intro to 3D design and printing Photoshop Website design Video green screen and editing DJ-ing and sound art Intro to Arduino and Electronics TO more programs in What’s On Editing and preparing your book for Asquith Press printing service March Break, page 3 at Toronto Reference Library After School, page 10 Fort York Branch Author Talks & Lectures, page 11 Toronto Reference Library Book Clubs & Writers Groups, page 15 Scarborough Civic Centre Career & Job Search Help, page 18 Computer & Library Training, page 19 Culture, Arts & Entertainment, page 21 ESL & Newcomer, page 34 Health & Wellness, page 35 History & Genealogy, page 39 Hobbies, Crafts & Games, page 40 Personal Finance, page 43 Small Business, page 52 Program and registration details at tpl.ca/dihprograms

53 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 54–58. Build your small business with the help of the library’s broad range of SMALL services and resources. BUSINESS

A business workshop taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centre

ADULTS Create a Facebook Page for Your Business Learn about company Facebook pages and how they can Pop-up Business Incubator be useful for your business. Create a basic page in class. Attend workshops on business models, marketing, social An email address is required. Program takes place in the media presence and pitching. Presented by HumberLaunch. Learning Centre. Online registration may be required, call 416-395-5750 (for Fairview) and 416-393-7209 (for Toronto Richview Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 6 pm Reference) for more information. Small Business Network Fairview* Feb. 1, Mar. 29 6:30 pm An ongoing network meant for small business people or people Toronto Reference Feb. 25 3pm who are just thinking about starting their own business. Bring Mar. 21 6 pm your business cards and get ready to network. Program takes place in the Teen Zone (for North York Central) and the Hinton Technology Business Models: From Past to Present Learning Centre (for Toronto Reference). A specialist in the legal aspects of information technology, Toronto Reference Jan. 19, Feb. 9, Mar. 8 6 pm e-commerce and related areas, provides an overview of the North York Central Feb. 17, Mar. 16 6:30 pm trends and changes in the business of technology and the resulting legal implications. Sales Skills for Entrepreneurs Danforth/Coxwell Feb. 24 6:30 pm Get the sales secrets from sales pro and serial entrepreneur Patti Pokorchak. Learn how to sell your product without being pushy. TEENS Barbara Frum* Jan. 20 6:30 pm Babysitting Course Doing Market Research Online Get qualified and start earning money as a babysitter. Learn how Scott’s Business Directories Online, article Learn basic first aid and caregiving skills and how to cope databases and other online sources can help you with with common and non-life threatening emergencies. Learn market research for your small business. Program takes also to manage a babysitting business. Fee: $55. To register, place in the Learning Centre. Online registration may be call 416-396-8868. required, call 416-393-7209. for more information. Cedarbrae* Mar. 17 9:30 am-5 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 21, Mar. 26 3 pm

How Small Businesses Use Social Media Take a look at how small businesses use social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to promote themselves. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Online registration may be required, call 416-395-5750 (for Fairview) and 416-393- 7209 (for Toronto Reference). For more information. Fairview Jan. 30 2 pm Mar. 22 6:30 pm Toronto Reference Jan. 30, Mar. 31 3 pm Feb. 22 6 pm

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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-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1K 1N8 X • • A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; 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-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6A 3C1 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. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M8X 2B5 X 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-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M3C 1P6 X C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M3M 2G3 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 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M9B 2B1 X • F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 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; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M2J 4S4 X • 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

58 torontopubliclibrary.ca JANUARY – MARCH 2016 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

C/4 Fort York 416-393-6240 190 Fort York Blvd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 • M5V 0C7 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-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6S 4A6 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 X • • *Sun 1:30-5 Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 Children’s Books (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 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-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6E 2H4 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-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M1E 2S8 X • B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6N 3S3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 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

X = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, January 3 - June 26 inclusive, except for March 27 and May 22. See a map of locations on pages 54-55

59 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

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 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 9-5; & Sat 9-5 M6S 1M8 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 F/2 Scarborough Civic Centre 416-396-3599 156 Borough Dr. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M1P 4N7 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 in July and August. D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577 789 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 TTY 416-393-7100 M4W 2G8 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-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M3N 1M6 X • • D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 X X = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, January 3 - June 26 inclusive, except for March 27 and May 22.

60 torontopubliclibrary.ca JANUARY – MARCH 2016 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No.

1 D/4 Ward's Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1 2 B/4 Swansea Plaza Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the Saturdays, weekly 2:30-4 pm 1 South Kingsway) 3 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, weekly 3-4:30 pm 1 4 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, weekly, 11:30 am-1:30 pm 1 5 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 6 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 7 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre parking Tuesdays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) 8 B/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 1 9 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 10 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., northeast Tuesdays, weekly, 6:30-8 pm 2 corner) 11 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 12 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 10:30-12 noon 2 13 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 14 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesday, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 15 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 16 H/1 Panda Square South side of Panda Square, Trumpeter St. (northwest of Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 Sheppard & Meadowvale Aves.) 17 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 18 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, 11 am - 12:30 pm 2 19 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard Ave. Wednesdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1 W. & Bathurst St.) 20 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast corner) Mondays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 21 C/2 Lawrence Heights Community 5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 Centre 22 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 23 B/2 Chetta Place 1 York Rd. Near Kingsview Village School, Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 Kipling Ave. & Dixon Rd. 24 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek Rd.) Saturdays, weekly, 10 am-12 noon 2 25 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave. E. & Mondays, weekly 6-7 pm 1 Markham Rd. southeast corner) 26 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & Greystone Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 Walk) 27 A/3 West Mall Eatonville Junior School, 15 Rossburn Dr. Mondays, weekly 3-4:30 pm 2 28 F/3 Taylor Massey Corner of Victoria Park and Crescent Town Road Fridays, weekly, 6:30-7:30 pm 2 (Crescent Town Elementary School)

61 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Accessibility Services at Toronto Public Library We strive 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 all across Toronto, we are always close by. in regular and alternate formats Order materials online and send them to your nearest Our books, music and movies are also available in special branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most formats such as: branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand • Large print magnifiers and computer screen magnification software. • DAISY talking books • Closed Caption & To find out which branch has what equipment, go to • Book kits for all ages descriptive DVDs torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/branchequipment. (books with CDs) • Digitized collections To request Sign Language interpretation at • Ebooks, e-audiobooks, • Online articles and research library programs, ask at your local branch or audiobooks databases call TTY 416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two weeks notice is required. Check them all out at: torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/collections 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, finding a wheelchair lift. information, paying fines and registering for programs. For stops, see page 59 or call 416-395-5560. If you use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your local branch and we will contact you about your If you are unable to come to the library for more than Holds and Overdues. You can also pay your fines online at three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library torontopubliclibrary.ca/youraccount. Service can select items and deliver them to your door, for free.

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