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Learn. Discover Tomorrow’S Technology Today Make. Play. Learn. Discover Tomorrow’s Technology Today Digital PROGRAMS & EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY Innovation Hubs SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 Spaces to learn and explore the latest tech Pop-Up Learning Labs Mobile technology kits come to you Back to School After school activities for kids and teens. Page 3. Indigenous Celebrations Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, Wab Kinew, Thomas King. Page 21. Our Fragile Planet Talks on biodiversity and conservation and DIY workshops to affect change locally. Page 46. tpl.ca/innovate What’s New in our collections ADULT NON FICTION Minimize Injury, The Chemical Mind Time Creative Quest How to Retire Maximize Story of Olive Oil Michael Chaskalson Questlove Overseas Performance Richard Blatchly Kathleen Peddicord Tommy John TEEN GRAPHIC NON FICTION Rise of the Einstein March: Book Three Marco Polo Tetris Dungeon Master Corinne Maier John Lewis Marco Tabilio Box Brown David Kushner CHILDREN’S NON FICTION Bat Citizens Yoga Frog Weird but True! The Brilliant Deep Rodent Rascals Rob Laidlaw Nora Carpenter Canada Kate Messner Roxie Munro National Geographic Kids Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve online and pick them up at any branch. On the Cover: The Idea Garden at Toronto Reference Library. IN THIS ISSUE 2 About Our Programs 3 After School Published by Toronto Public Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 6 Author Talks & Lectures 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 11 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 14 Career & Job Search Help Toronto Public Library Board 15 Computer & Library Training The Toronto Public Library Board meets monthly at 6 pm, September through 18 Culture, Arts & Entertainment June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 29 ESL & Newcomers Meetings are open to the public. 30 Health & Wellness 34 History & Genealogy Upcoming Board meetings: Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 36 Hobbies, Crafts & Games [email protected] 38 Personal Finance 43 Reading Programs & Storytimes Board Members Councillor Paul Ainslie 44 Science & Technology Councillor Sarah Doucette 49 Small Business Councillor Mary Fragedakis Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter (Chair) 50 Branch Map Councillor Jim Hart 52 Branch Hours & Locations Ms. Dianne LeBreton Mr. Strahan McCarten (Vice-Chair) 55 Bookmobile Schedule Mr. Ross Parry Mr. Daniel Rotsztain 56 Accessibility Services Ms. Archana Shah Ms. Eva Svec CLOSURES Senior Staff Monday, September 3, 2018 Labour Day Closed Vickery Bowles, City Librarian Sunday, October 7, 2018 Scheduled Sunday Closure* Closed Susan Caron, Director, Collections Monday, October 8, 2018 Thanksgiving Day Closed & Membership Services Sunday, December 23, 2018 Scheduled Sunday Closure Closed Elizabeth Glass, Director, Policy, Planning & Performance Management Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Closed at 1 pm Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day Closed Programming & Customer Engagement Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Boxing Day Closed Alex Hocevar, Director, Digital Services Sunday, December 30, 2018 Scheduled Sunday Closure Closed & Emerging Technologies Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve Closed at 1 pm Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director, Branch Operations & Customer Experience Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day Closed Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Pam Ryan, Director, Service Development CONNECT WITH US & Innovation Paul Trumpour, Director, Transitional Projects torontolibrary torontolibrary Toronto Public Library tpl.ca/enews Jennifer Jones, President,Toronto Public Library Foundation Toronto Public Library tpl.ca/blogs LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Toronto Public Library is situated on Indigenous land and Dish with One Spoon territory. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous nations for their guardianship of this land. ABOUT OUR LIBRARY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • Require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • Provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Job search, training, lifelong learning enjoy culture Author readings, lectures, movies, music and more get access Free Internet, wireless and computers research Print and electronic resources, relax assistance from librarians Quiet places to study and read, comfortable places to hang out. borrow Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up ebooks and more for yours today. If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two play and learn pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca AFTER SCHOOL TEENS KIDS & FAMILIES Print Making Lego Club Join us for print making using everyday craft items. Design Each month build a different challenge. For ages 6-14. your own image and then print it. Jones Tuesdays, Sep 4-Nov 6 4-5 pm Centennial Sep 11 4-5 pm Amesbury Park Sep 11, 25; Oct 9, 23; Nov 6, 20; Dec 4, 18 4-5 pm Woodview Park Wednesdays, Sep 12-Dec 5 4-5 pm Graphic Novel Writing with Evan Munday Author of The Dead Kid Detective Agency, Evan Munday Lego & Keva guides you through the process of writing and illustrating Use your imagination to create and build together. Build your own comic book or graphic novel. creative structures or try a challenge. For ages 6-12. Cliffcrest* Sep 13 4-6 pm Oakwood Village Tuesdays, Sep 4-Dec 18 4-5 pm Maria A. Shchuka Oct 22 4:30-6:30 pm College/Shaw Mondays, Sep 10-Dec 10 4-5 pm Gaming for Teens Chess for Kids Challenge other teens on the PS4 and Xbox for fun. Enjoy a chess game with your friends or challenge others Woodview Park Thursdays, Sep 13-Dec 13 6-7:30 pm while you improve your critical thinking skills. Oakwood Village Thursdays Sep 6-Dec 12 4-5 pm Homework Help for Teens Dufferin/St. Clair Tuesdays, Sep 11-Dec 11 4-5 pm If you’re having trouble with your homework, bring it to the library. We have tutors to help you in many subjects. After School Clubs For Grades 7-12. Fun activities for ages 6-12 like games, crafts and Fairview Tuesdays, Sep 18-Dec 11 4:30-7:30 pm challenges. Call, visit or go online for more details. Brentwood Fridays, Sep 7-Dec 21 4-5 pm Comic Arts Workshop with Jillian Tamaki Deer Park Tuesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 4-5 pm An introduction to the art of drawing comics and Taylor Memorial Wednesdays, Sep 19-Nov 28 4-5 pm workshop on cartooning basics through cartooning games Black Creek Fridays, Sep 21-Dec 21 4-5 pm with a takeaway exercise. For ages 13-19. Tuesdays, Sep 25- Dec 18 4-5 pm York Woods Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26, Dec 17 5-6:30 pm Fairview Sep 19 4-5 pm Mad Science Lab Create slime in crazy colours, mix wild concoctions and do other cool hands-on experiments that will make your thinking cap spin. For ages 6-12. Fairview* Sep 10, 17, 24 4-5 pm 3 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 50-54. AFTER SCHOOL TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Kim Fu: The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore Mon, Sep 10, 7-8 pm Gaming Movie: Frankenweenie Bloor/Gladstone Enjoy some fun and excitement playing video games with A film screening of Frankenweenie. Snacks are welcome. friends. For ages 6 and up. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Dimitri Nasrallah: The Bleeds Woodview Park Tuesdays, Sep 11-Dec 111 4-5:30 pm Deer Park Oct 29 4-5:30 pm Black Creek Thursdays, Sep 20-Nov 1 4-5 pm Tue, Oct 2, 7-8 pm Halloween Costume Party Lillian H. Smith Family Colouring A party for all ages. Drop in for games and a raffle with Kuei, je te salue: Conversation Enjoy some relaxing fun with crayons and markers. prizes. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear a costume. sur le racisme: Natasha Kanapé Alderwood Wednesdays, Sep 12-Dec 12 3:30-5 pm Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Fontaine et Deni Ellis Béchard Deer Park Oct 30 4-5 pm Thu, Oct 11, 6:30-7:30 pm Keva Planks Yorkville Use your imagination and have fun building your unique Piggy Bank Club Keva Plank creations. For ages 6-12. Learn how to make smart decisions with your allowance, Patrick DeWitt: Amesbury Park Sep 18; Oct 2, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11 4-5 pm be a responsible pet owner and more. For ages 8-12. A Mother/Son Caper Maryvale* Wednesdays, Sep 19-Dec 19 4-5 pm Presented by CPA Canada. Wed, Oct 24, 7-8 pm Fairview Mondays, Nov 5-26 4-5 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium Board Games Dance Club Jordan Tannahill: Challenge a friend and win prizes. For ages 6-14. The Millennial Condition York Woods Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26, Dec 17 5-6:30 pm Shimmy and shake. Step, spin and swing. Get moving and grooving with different styles of dance. No experience Tue, Oct 30, 7-8 pm Woodview Park Sep 26 4-5 pm Bloor/Gladstone necessary. For ages 6-12. Fairview Dec 7, 14, 21 4-5 pm Tamara Faith Berger: Queen Solomon Thu, Nov 8, 7-8 pm High Park Special collaboration with The Writer’s Union of Canada: Get that Grant! Tips for Canadian Writers Tue, Nov 13, 7-8:30 pm Toronto Reference Library, FEATURING: Beeton Hall Aminder Dhaliwal’s Woman World Thu, Nov 22, 7-8 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium WRITING & ART Hallelujah: FEST Randell Adjei A Leonard Cohen Sing-Along • FALL 2018 Thu, Nov 29, 6:30-8 pm Kendra Yee Rachel Guglielmelli Northern District Saturday, September 29 Create with professional writers and artists 9:30 am - 4 pm Kendra Yee, Randell Adjei, Rachel Guglielmelli WRITER SERIES Media Sponsor: North York Central Library and many more.
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