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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

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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

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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 WRTNG ART Hallelujah: FEST andell Adei A Leonard Cohen Sing-Along • FALL 2018 Thu, Nov 29, 6:30-8 pm Kendra Yee achel Guglielmelli Northern District Saturday, September 29 Create with professional writers and artists a endra ee, Randell Adei, Rachel Guglielelli WRITERSERIES Media Sponsor: North York Central Library and any ore. For details and registration, Engaging. Inspiring. Canadian. onge treet isit tpl.ca/youngvoices

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4 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 Kim Fu: The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore Mon, Sep 10, 7-8 pm Bloor/Gladstone

Dimitri Nasrallah: The Bleeds Tue, Oct 2, 7-8 pm Lillian H. Smith

Kuei, je te salue: Conversation sur le racisme: Natasha Kanapé Fontaine et Deni Ellis Béchard Thu, Oct 11, 6:30-7:30 pm Yorkville

Patrick DeWitt: A Mother/Son Caper Wed, Oct 24, 7-8 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium

Jordan Tannahill: The Millennial Condition Tue, Oct 30, 7-8 pm Bloor/Gladstone

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, Beeton Hall

Aminder Dhaliwal’s Woman World Thu, Nov 22, 7-8 pm Toronto Reference Library, Atrium

Hallelujah: A Leonard Cohen Sing-Along • FALL 2018 Thu, Nov 29, 6:30-8 pm Northern District

WRITER SERIES Media Sponsor: Engaging. Inspiring. Canadian.

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5 AUTHOR TALKS & LECTURES

Jessica Allen and Kim Thúy in the Appel Salon at Toronto Reference Library

ADULTS Author Plum Johnson Author of award-winning book They Left Us Everything, Not Your Granddad’s Weed: The Forensic Science of Plum Johnson shares her experiences behind the writing of Cannabis this touching memoir. Internationally-recognized forensic toxicologist James Danforth/Coxwell Sep 18 6:30-8 pm Wigmore presents a lecture on various types of marijuana including edible cannabis, dabs, and their psychoactive Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to effects and risks including Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Harry and Meghan Syndrome. Royal Weddings have been the focus of popular fascination S. Walter Stewart Sep 6 6:30-7:30 pm for centuries. Join Carolyn Harris, author of Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting, for a lively history of royal Author Michael Redhill weddings from Victorian times until today. Michael Redhill reads from his Giller Prize winning novel, Leaside Sep 19 2-3 pm Bellevue Square, and talks about the compositional challenges of writing the book. Followed by a Q&A period Author Howard Moscoe and book signing. Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Chair Howard Deer Park Sep 11 6:30-7:45 pm Moscoe discusses his book, Call Me Pisher: A Madcap Romp Through City Hall, that captures the hilarious, informative, How Buildings Can Help Save the World and (undoubtedly to some) maddening account of his 32 Endeavour Centre’s executive director Chris Magwood years in public office. talks about how climate change, indoor environment North York Central Sep 19 6:30-9 pm quality and ecosystem depletion are major issues for the building industry, how they overlap and what solutions are Author Lillian Boraks-Nemetz available for all three. Beeton Hall. Award-winning author Lillian Boraks-Nemetz speaks about Toronto Reference Sep 11 7-8:15 pm her experience in the Holocaust and reads from her new novel, Mouth of Truth, which was inspired by her life. Author Steena Holmes Bayview Sep 27 7-8 pm Bestselling author Steena Holmes reads from her latest fiction, The Forgotten Ones. A spellbinding novel about an Author Danielle Younge-Ullman unspeakable secret that could destroy a family. Danielle Younge-Ullman shares her insights into her novel, Barbara Frum Sep 12 6:30-8 pm Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined. Armour Heights Oct 17 6:30-8 pm Exchanging Notes: An Interview with Steve Burrows Steve Burrows discusses the writer’s life and craft. His Author Maskarm Haile novel, A Siege of Bitterns, won the 2015 Arthur Ellis Maskarm Haile discusses her book, Abyssinian Nomad, an Award for the Best First Novel. He is also a recipient of African woman’s journey of love, loss and adventure from the “Nature Writer of the Year” award from BBC Wildlife. Cape to Cairo. Hinton Learning Theatre. Hinton Learning Theatre. Toronto Reference Oct 24 7-8:30 pm Toronto Reference Sep 13 6:30-8:30 pm

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Author J. Patrick Boyer Author Arif Anwar J. Patrick Boyer talks about his book, Another Country, Author Arif Anwar shares his first novel, The Storm, Another Life, about a young law clerk from England who inspired by the 1970 Bhola cyclone and weaves together falls in love in 19th century New York and reinvents himself five interconnected stories as it explores love and emotion in Canada. across 50 years of Bangladeshi history. Humber Bay* Oct 25 7-8 pm Eatonville Nov 21 6-7:30 pm

Shakespeare & Astrology True-Crime Tales Author Priscilla Costello explores Shakespeare’s use of Four veteran, true-crime writers discuss their attraction astrological symbolism to fashion his timeless characters to the genre, how they broke into the field and the and creations. Takes place in the Hinton Learning Theatre challenges involved in writing about difficult topics. The (for Toronto Reference). authors offer anecdotes about their research and writing Toronto Reference Sep 27 6:30-8 pm methods and brief readings from their works. Guest Don Mills* Nov 2 2-3:30 pm speakers: Robert Hoshowsky, Lee Mellor and Peter Vronsky. Moderated by Nate Hendley. Beeton Hall. Authors Gina Buonaguro & Janice Kirk Toronto Reference Dec 4 6:30-8 pm The authors discuss their novel, The Wolves of St. Peter’s, a historical and intoxicating mystery of art, love and Author Rose McCormick Brandon betrayal, set amid the glory and corruption of Renaissance Rose McCormick Brandon discusses the stories of Canada’s Rome. A book signing and question and answer period to British Home Children, the topic of her latest book, follow the program. Promises of Home. Deer Park Oct 29 2-3 pm Victoria Village Dec 6 2-3 pm

Art with Dennis Duffy Author Rebecca Higgins Dennis Duffy presents on Edward Lear’s remarkable career Writer and mental health educator Rebecca Higgins in terms of his painting and his verse and drawings. reads from The Colours of Birds, her debut collection of Deer Park Oct 30 6-7 pm short stories on the challenges of searching for meaning, fumbling for a connection with others, and clinging to War & Remembrance with Author Jennifer Robson hope that something better is just around the corner. Jennifer speaks about her novels, all of which take place in Annette Street Dec 13 7-8 pm both World Wars, set in France and England. Victoria Village Nov 1 2-3 pm KIDS & FAMILIES

10 Decisions: Canada’s Best, Worst & Most Far Author Shane Peacock Reaching Decisions of the Second World War A storytelling with Shane Peacock, known for his bestselling series for young adults, The Boy Sherlock Holmes. Author Larry D. Rose discusses his new book about the For ages 8 and up. chaos of the Second World War when Canada faced cruel choices, both on the battlefield and in the world of Goldhawk Park Oct 11 1:30-2:30 pm politics. Of all these life-and-death choices, 10 stand above the others in their importance, their agonizing stakes, and the impact they have on the country to this day. City Hall Nov 8 1-2 pm Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all the time. Visit tpl.ca/programs for upcoming dates and Author Peter J. Usher to find out what’s new. In 1940, Canada sent hundreds of highly trained Canadian volunteers who were killed serving in Britain’s Royal Air Force. Peter J. Usher shares excerpts from his book, Joey Jacobson’s War, the story of Airman Joey Jacobson, told through his letters and diaries as well as those of his family and friends. Barbara Frum Nov 15 6:30-8 pm

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Frankenstein Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic with events for all ages.

Oct 23 - 31, 2018 in select branches

Film screenings from Boris Karloff to Young Frankenstein Author events fi ction, non-fi ction, comics Family events Frankenstein Pajama Time and Kids Halloween Crafts Marathon Reading on Halloween Eve with some of your favourite personalities.

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Hear and Meet this Awards Ceremony Year’s Contenders Join us for the announcement Finalists in conversation of the winner of the 2018 on their nominated works. Toronto Book Awards. Free. Book signing to follow. All welcome. Sun, Sep 23, 11 am-6 pm Wed, Oct 10 The Word on the Street Toronto Reference Library, Harbourfront Centre, Appel Salon 235 Queen’s Quay West 6 pm Cash bar reception An Evening with the 7 pm Award presentation Shortlisted Authors Free tickets available starting September 19 at Wed, Oct 3, 7-8 pm tpl.ca/appelsalon Malvern Branch

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TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS

Aspiring writers attending one of our teen writing groups

ADULTS Talk About Books Library staff present books that are new, interesting and Writers Groups favourites with light refreshments provided. Share a piece of your own writing in a friendly and Rexdale Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 2-3:30 pm supportive environment. Develop your skills and hone your Palmerston Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 2-3 pm writing craft. Pleasant View Sep 19, Nov 21 2-3 pm Leaside Sep 1, 29; Oct 13, 27; Nov 10, 24; Dec 8 10-11:45 am High Park Sep 19, Nov 28 2-3 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Sep 1, 15, 29 10:30 am-12 pm Alderwood Sep 20 2-3 pm Queen/Saulter Tuesdays, Sep 4-Dec 18 7-8:30 pm Elmbrook Park Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 2-3 pm Annette Street Sep 10, 24; Oct 15, 29; Nov 12, 26; Dec 10 6:15-8:15 pm Weston Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec 18 2-3 pm Toronto Reference Sep 15, 29; Oct 13, 27: Nov 10, 24; Dec 8, 22 10 am-12:30 pm Yorkville Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27 2-3 pm Eglinton Square Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10 6:30-8 pm Agincourt Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 2-3 pm Lillian H. Smith Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 11 6-7:30 pm Locke Oct 16 2-3 pm S. Walter Stewart Sep 26, Oct 31; Nov 28 7-9:45 pm Editing Fiction & Memoir: Tips for Writers Memoir Club A workshop on the three stages of editing: substantive, Share your experiences in a story writing project. Gain stylistic and copy editing. Learn practical tips and knowledge and tips from your fellow writers in a relaxed techniques that you can apply to your own manuscripts. social environment. No previous experience required. This seminar includes hands-on activities. At the end of the workshop, get a tour of the Asquith Press, the library’s Cliffcrest Sep 4, 18; Oct 2, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11 1-2 pm book printing machine. Learning Centre 1. Rexdale Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 1:30-3 pm Toronto Reference Sep 19, Oct 19, Dec 15 2-4 pm Poetry Workshops Canadian Council of the Blind Toronto Visionaries Meet other poets in the community in a friendly, supportive environment to air your work, share feedback Book Club and inspiration. Everyone is welcome. An opportunity for visually-impaired individuals to come Agincourt Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 6:30-8 pm together with their peers to share information, interests, and learning through discussions of books. All visually- Toronto Writers’ Co-Operative impaired individuals are welcome to join the book club. Audiobooks are available for download through CELA Workshops with guest authors, member readings, open for CNIB and Canadian Equitable Library Accessibility mic and publications–your opportunity to polish and members. For more information and to register, visit the perform your work. Discussion Room. branch or call 416-395-7657. Toronto Reference Sundays, Sep 9-Dec 16 2-4 pm Deer Park* Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 10 am-12 pm

11 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 50-54. BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Low-Vision Friendly Book Club Books selected are Salt, Sugar, Fat (Sep), Birdie (Oct), Jane Eyre (Nov), and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Dec); available in audiobook or large print format. Register in person or call 416-394-1016. Weston* Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 15 9:30-10:30 am

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Graphic Novel Writing with Evan Munday Author of The Dead Kid Detective Agency, Evan Munday guides you through the process of writing and illustrating Book Clubs your own comic book or graphic novel. Participate in stimulating conversations. Members discuss a Cliffcrest* Sep 13 4-6 pm book each month selected as a group. We have many book Maria A. Shchuka Oct 22 4:30-6:30 pm clubs across the city. Call your local library to find out if your branch has one and how to join. Graphic Art with Eric Kim Korean-Canadian illustrator and comic book creator Eric Kim leads a workshop on creating comic books. Book Clubs in French & Humber Bay* Oct 20 2-4 pm

Graphic Novel Writing with Chad Solomon Other Languages Join Chad Solomon, member of the Henvey Inlet, First Nation and co-author of the Rabbit and Bear Paws graphic Club de lecture novels for a writing workshop. Learn to create a single Aimez-vous lire en français? Avez-vous envie de participer graphic novel page, from story concept to page layout that à des discussions stimulantes autour de livres dans une is connected to the Seven Grandfather Teachings. For ages ambiance décontractée ? Venez rejoindre des discussions 10 and up. stimulantes pour partager des impressions de lecture. Northern District* Oct 27 2-3 pm Cedarbrae Sep 10, Oct 1, Nov 5 7-8 pm North York Central Sep 13, Oct 4, Nov 1 7-8 pm KIDS & FAMILIES Toronto Reference Sep 17, Oct 22, Nov 19 7-8 pm Richview Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27 7-8 pm Children’s Graphic Novel Book Club Spadina Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22 7-8 pm Read and discuss favourite graphic novels you’ve recently Yorkville Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22 7-8 pm read. Find out which books we are reading next and pick up a copy at the branch. For ages 8-12. Club de Lectura Deer Park Sep 8, Oct 8, Nov 8, Dec 8 4-5 pm Our Spanish and Latin American book clubs discuss contemporaries and classics in Spanish. Family Book Club North York Central Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 7-8 pm Each month we discuss great children’s books, then do a Cedarbrae Sep 10, Oct 1, Nov 5 7-8 pm simple activity or craft. Copies of the books are available at Richview Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27 7-8 pm the branch. All are welcome. Yorkville Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22 7-8 pm Annette Street Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 17 2-3 pm

Parent and Child Book Club Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all Children ages 9-12 with their parents, grandparents or the time. Visit tpl.ca/programs for upcoming dates and caregivers can join us to read and talk about a book each to find out what’s new. month Pape/Danforth Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19 7-8:15 pm

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ON CIVIL SOCIETY.

This fall, the library will have a stage at The Word on the Street Festival on Saturday, hosting critical discussions on democracy, media, and urbanism, as part of our On Civil Society series. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

START TIME: 12:45 PM START TIME: 2 PM START TIME: 3:15 PM Are we too dumb for How can we protect Are we building a democracy? ourselves from Facebook? Toronto for everyone? David Moscrop Taylor Owen Alex Bozikovic Elamin Abdelmahmoud Bianca Wylie Zahra Ebrahim Cherise Burda

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ADULTS Hidden Job Market An employment counsellor from Neighbourhood Link Employment Clinics teaches you how to locate and use resources for accessing If you’re not sure how to start your job search or need your the hidden job market, establish networking contacts and résumé critiqued, bring your questions regarding effective find unadvertised job openings. job search to a one-on-one with a professional employment Albert Campbell* Nov 30 10 am-12 pm service provider. Presented by WoodGreen Services. Pape/Danforth* Mondays, Sep 10-Nov 26 2-4 pm Résumé Writing An employment counsellor from Neighbourhood Job Search in Toronto Link shows you how to create a job-winning résumé Maximize your job search potential and uncover the by choosing proper résumé structure and style, using hidden job market. Learn effective techniques to connect professional formatting, and creating strong and with employers, expand your professional network and memorable accomplishment statements. access hidden jobs. Presented by the Centre for Education Albert Campbell* Sep 28 10 am-12:30 pm and Training. Don Mills* Sep 10, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 12 4:30-6 pm Job Search Workshop Successful job search do not happen by accident. Get Where Are the Jobs? tips on how to conduct a strategic job search with an This workshop offers you the opportunity to access and employment specialist. explore labour market information through key Internet Fairview Oct 24 2-3:30 pm sites and tools. Presented by the Humber Community Employment Services. Dufferin/St. Clair Sep 11 6-7:30 pm Résumé Makeover Career & Job Search An employment specialist gives you one-on-one résumé advice. Learn to use keywords effectively, update your Help in French résumé and receive constructive feedback. Don Mills* Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10 4-6 pm CV et lettre de présentation Fairview Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19 1-4 pm Gerrard/Ashdale Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 2-3 pm Venez découvrir des outils incontournables pour une recherche d’emploi efficace et apprenez à les coordonner Interview Skills et à les adapter selon les meilleures pratiques courantes du marché du travail. Pour vous inscrire, veuillez communiquer This workshop teaches you interview preparation secrets, directement avec le Centre Francophone de Toronto à what to expect from different types of interviews, [email protected] ou numéro suivant: questions to anticipate and strategies for answering them 416-962-4600. and what to do after an interview. Eglinton Square* Sep 20 2-4 pm Dufferin/St. Clair* Sep 25 3-4:30 pm Albert Campbell Oct 26 10 am-12:30 pm Fairview Oct 31 2-3:30 pm

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Computer classes at your library These popular programs are ongoing and are offered in library branches. Space is limited and registration may be required. For more information, dates and times, call or visit a local branch (see pages 50-54). To learn more visit tpl.ca/computerlearning.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS MICROSOFT OFFICE: WORD, EXCEL, Computer Basics Part 1: Move That Mouse POWERPOINT AND PUBLISHER Computer Basics Part 2: Explore the Web Word Basics Part 1: Create and Edit a File Cyber Seniors Word Basics Part 2: Formatting Seniors Drop-in Excel Basics Keyboarding Basics PowerPoint Basics Photo and Video Uploading Publisher Basics

INTERNET SKILLS LIBRARY APPS Web Basics 1 Discover free online access to ebooks, music, movies and much more. We have classes on: Web Basics 2: Search Engines eBooks: Overdrive, Safari EMAIL AND SOCIAL NETWORKING Music: Hoopla, Naxos Email Made Easy Movies & TV: Hoopla, Criterion Collection, Kanopy Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Magazines: RBdigital, Flipster eAudiobooks: Overdrive, OneClick MOBILE DEVICES eLearning: Lynda.com, Safari, Mango Languages, IELTS Going Mobile Introduction to iPad / Android Tablet DIGITAL PRIVACY Lock Down Your Digital Privacy

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ADULTS Adobe Audition Audition is one of the industry’s best digital audio editing Discover Special Collections software. Explore it to create, mix and design sound Join us in the Marilyn & Charles Baillie Special Collections effects. Centre on the 5th floor for a peek at some treasures from Albion Nov 15 6-7 pm the rare books department. Toronto Reference Saturdays, Sep 1-22 2-3 pm Photoshop II Learn how to use Layers, Magic Wand, Transform, Content- Cyber Seniors Aware Patch Tool and more to improve your photographs. Cyber Seniors matches older adults with youth volunteers Albion Dec 8 10-11:30 am to learn computer basics and new technologies in a supportive, fun environment. You are expected to commit to all sessions. Northern District* Mondays, Sep 10-24; Oct 1; Nov 5-26 4-5:30 pm Computer & Library Included OUT/Excluded IN Keith McDonald, Founder of Open News Network, Training in Other leads a discussion and through song, spoken word and performance explores artificial intelligence, machine learning and the open data movement–unmasking and Languages comparing eastern and western pursuits. St. Lawrence Sep 17, 24 6:30-7:30 pm iPad for Seniors (in Mandarin) Library staff demonstrate new electronic resources on Adobe After Effects the library’s website at the beginning each session. Each Add movie-like effects to your videos. Learn the basics of month, a trainer from Neighbourhood Information Post Adobe After Effects in this introductory program. will provide a topic to discuss and you will need to bring your own iPads. Register at 416-924-2543, Ext. 225. Albion Sep 20 6-7 pm Parliament Street Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 1:30-3 pm Photoshop Learn how to use some of the more common tools in Adobe Photoshop such as: Image Adjustments, Clone Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all Stamp Tool and Layering. the time. Visit tpl.ca/programs for upcoming dates and Albion Oct 12 6:30-8 pm to find out what’s new. Looking for Funding? Explore Grant Connect Grant Connect is an online source of grants and fund information available only through subscription or at the library. This introductory session includes time for hands-on searching for your own organization. To register, call 416- 393-7209. Learning Centre 2. Toronto Reference Oct 16 2-4 pm

Arduino Learn about the different components, features and how to use a micro-controller. A laptop and Arduino kit are provided. Albion Nov 10 10-11 am

Using the City of Toronto Website Learn how to navigate the City of Toronto website, obtain a permit, look up bylaws, find a recreational program and more. Learning Centre 2. Toronto Reference Nov 13 2-4 pm

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Computer Learning Centres

Work with Adobe Creative Cloud. Collaborate with other creators. Tools for digital learning and spaces to create.

Reserve a computer now at tpl.ca/learningcentres

led by experts on web design, software development, photography, business skills, home and small office, project management, 3D + animation, graphic design, audio, music, video editing and more. tpl.calyna with your library card.

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Throat singers at the opening of the Magnetic North exhibit in the TD Gallery.

ADULTS Get Happy: Songs from Hollywood’s Greatest Musicals Sing along to classics with musician Jordan Klapman. Toronto Poetry Circle Deer Park Sep 18 2-3 pm All are welcome who are interested in learning about, sharing and discussing diverse collections of poetry. Come East End Storytellers prepared to share a favourite poem. Storytelling is not just for children–adults can share and Parkdale Sep 5 7-8 pm enjoy stories too. This group is open to storytellers of all levels including those just learning to share and tell stories. The World at your Feet: Inside the Collection of Story listeners are also welcome. Share your love of stories the Bata Shoe Museum and storytelling with others in a supportive environment. Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Morningside Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19 6:30-8 pm Museum, gives a shoe scholar’s insider look at the world famous collection. Introduction to Opera Toronto Reference Sep 10 2-3:30 pm Canadian Opera Company musicologists discuss the evolution of opera, how to navigate its rich music and Paint with Me stories, and a bit of the behind-the-scenes magic that Bring your creativity, imagination and painting skills for an makes it all happen. afternoon of fun. Richview Sep 24 6-7 pm Maria A. Shchuka Sep13, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13 1-2:30 pm Cinema Italiano Learning Circle: Philosophy & Critical Thinking Contemporary Italian films with English subtitles. A study group, guided by staff, for those who want to take Dufferin/St. Clair Sep 26, Oct 31 1:30-4 pm a free EdX MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) together in a welcoming space. Meet weekly and work through course material. Lillian H. Smith* Sep 10, Oct 22, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 25 2-4 pm Runnymede* Thursdays, Sep 13-Oct 11 6-7:30 pm

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words An illustrative artist with a penchant for one-picture stories, Genie Weinstein shares her tips for creating an image that the viewer can “read” and explore. Taylor Memorial* Sep 13 2-4 pm Locke* Sep 29 2-4 pm At the Movies Creative Watercolours Bring a snack and join us for classic films, documentaries Relax with fun watercolour and mixed media class. and new releases for all ages. Call, visit or go online to find out what’s playing. Northern District Sep 14, 21; Oct 12, 19; Nov 9, 16 1:30-3 pm

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Ceilidh Dancing Retrace the Ceilidh traditional dance form. ILLUSTRATOR Don Mills* Sep 28 1-2:30 pm IN RESIDENCE Armchair Travel NAHID KAZEMI A charming travel slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Northern District Branch Patterson. Art Exhibit Hillcrest Oct 12, Nov 9 1:30-3:30 pm Nahid Kazemi’s original artwork, plus art by Joanne Uke Can Try It: Ukulele Basics Fitzgerald is featured in the second-floor gallery all October. Learn a few chords and a song. Ukuleles are provided but feel free to bring your own. Launch Reception Join us for the start of the 2018 Joanne Fitzgerald Hillcrest Nov 2, 16, 30 2-3 pm Illustrator in Residence Program. Room 200. Travel Bureau 360 Oct 1 6:30-8 pm Take a virtual reality tour to distant destinations in words, Illustration Portfolio Reviews pictures and digital experience. Hinton Learning Theatre. Artists and art students can schedule a 30-minute portfolio Toronto Reference Wednesdays, Nov 7-Dec 19 7-8 pm review meeting with Nahid Kazemi. Available in English, Persian or French. Contact [email protected] to Chatter Box book. Cellist and poet Amina Holloway takes the audience on a Oct 11, 15, 25 5-7:30 pm wild ride through nonsense, play and classical music. Deer Park Dec 4 2-3 pm Breaking Into Canadian Publishing Nahid Kazemi had many books for children published in The Woke Sports Fan Iran, but in Canada she had to start at zero. Room 224. Sports writers Morgan Campbell and Stacey May Fowles Oct 3 7-8 pm discuss how to be a socially conscious sports fan in the wake of anthem protests, concussions and more. Beeton Hall. Your Voice and Style as an Illustrator Develop your authentic illustration style: explore your Toronto Reference Dec 10 7-8 pm interests, identify your strengths and embrace your uniqueness. Room 224. KIDS & FAMILIES Oct 10 7-8 pm

Music and Movement Working as a Fine Artist and as an Illustrator Songs, dance and movement activities that build motor A discussion of the many hats that artists can wear to keep and social skills and increase independence as well as afloat in their creative careers. Main Floor Program Room. language ability in your child. We use shakers, bells, Oct 17 7-8 pm beanbags and other items to move to the music and keep the beat. For ages 2-6. Promoting Yourself as an Illustrator College/Shaw Wednesdays, Sep 5-26 11-11:30 am You want publishers to hire you as a children’s book illustrator, but how can you reach them? Room 224. Creative Play Oct 24 7-8 pm A program for children ages 6 and under about arts and crafts, stories and circle time. Goldhawk Park Sep 4, 6 9:15-11:15 am Visit tpl.ca/illustratorinresidence for more information.

Indigenous Storytelling The Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Program is a Join Indigenous storyteller Maya-waasige (John Keeshig) joint program of IBBY Canada, Toronto Public Library, the as he shares traditional Ojibwe, Boodawaadomi and Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Young family. Anishnaabe tales. For ages 6 and up. Riverdale Sep 15 2-4 pm

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Culture, Arts & Entertainment in French

Parlez-vous Français? Practise your French conversation skills, make new friends and learn to speak French with confidence. Northern District Sep 8; Oct 13; Nov 3, 17 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Rencontres: une série de 10 épisodes sur Toronto Puppet Shows L’histoire d’un touriste français, Sébastien, qui explore Shows for children of all ages and fun for the whole family, Toronto par le biais des différentes communautés presented by library staff and special guests. Day cares and francophones. Réalisé par Brennan Martin. Ecrit et produit groups must call to see if space available. Some shows may par Brennan Martin et Florian François. require tickets for admission. Tickets will be handed out 30 North York Central Oct 6 2-4:30 pm minutes before the program. Call, visit or go online to find out what’s playing. Croisée des mots Venez rencontrer des auteurs francophones de différentes provinces du Canada, hors Québec, lors de présentations littéraires mensuelles. En partenariat avec l’Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Ontario français. Yorkville Oct 18; Nov 15 6:30-8:30 pm

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Chris Hedges on Who Killed Tariq Ali on The End of Rebecca Traister on Why Angry Martin Rowson on Rediscovering The American Dream Radical Politicians Women Change the World The Communist Manifesto Mon, Aug 27, 7-8 pm Fri, Oct 26, 7:30-8:30 pm Wed, Nov 14, 7-8 pm Thu, Nov 15, 7-9 pm Toronto Reference Library Toronto Reference Library Toronto Reference Library Toronto Reference Library Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Beeton Hall Get out of your bubble. Come explore the most critical topics of our time through interviews, round-tables, lectures, booklists, workshops and original digital content in ON CIVIL SOCIETY. Library branches across the city.

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SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

Dance, Dance, Dance Untitled Felted Objects Beach Series Subliminal Works by Anna Janusz Migacz Sonia Perrin Ala Asadchaya Claudia Arana Pantheon Anna Khokhlova Don Mills Leaside Mimico Centennial Albion Paul Berry North York Central Bloor/Gladstone

Works by Lilly Kim Love: A Black Wanderings Hidden Toronto: Migratory Inspired by C. G. Lilly Kim Woman’s Sean Stone Graffiti Hidden Songbirds Jung Definition in the City Christine Walker Iuliia Kostenko Northern District Woodside Square Infrastructre Leyla Jeyte Leaside Runnymede Runnymede Kathy Toth Don Mills

OCTOBER DECEMBER

Works by Jennifer Works by Sarah Blue Skies & Green Retrospective Watson Art + Works by Tat Yim Jennifer Alie Sarah Pais Grass of Ontario Ella Harvey Photography Tat Yim Wong Albion Bloor/Gladstone Tanya Albion Ryan Watson Don Mills Unger-Brockley Bloor/Gladstone Mimico Centennial

My Canada in Works by Ediz Works by Kseniya Works by Samaa Works by Maria Untitled Colour Ediz Evrenos Kseniya Tsoy Samaa Ahmed Maria Iva Dave Bradbury Jacintha Krish Runnymede Yorkville Northern District Richview S. Walter Stewart Richview

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

SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

Dance, Dance, Dance Untitled Felted Objects Beach Series Subliminal Works by Anna Janusz Migacz Sonia Perrin Ala Asadchaya Claudia Arana Pantheon Anna Khokhlova Don Mills Leaside Mimico Centennial Albion Paul Berry North York Central Bloor/Gladstone

Works by Lilly Kim Love: A Black Wanderings Hidden Toronto: Migratory Inspired by C. G. Lilly Kim Woman’s Sean Stone Graffiti Hidden Songbirds Jung Definition in the City Christine Walker Iuliia Kostenko Northern District Woodside Square Infrastructre Leyla Jeyte Leaside Runnymede Runnymede Kathy Toth Don Mills

OCTOBER DECEMBER

Works by Jennifer Works by Sarah Blue Skies & Green Retrospective Watson Art + Works by Tat Yim Jennifer Alie Sarah Pais Grass of Ontario Ella Harvey Photography Tat Yim Wong Albion Bloor/Gladstone Tanya Albion Ryan Watson Don Mills Unger-Brockley Bloor/Gladstone Mimico Centennial

My Canada in Works by Ediz Works by Kseniya Works by Samaa Works by Maria Untitled Colour Ediz Evrenos Kseniya Tsoy Samaa Ahmed Maria Iva Dave Bradbury Jacintha Krish Runnymede Yorkville Northern District Richview S. Walter Stewart Richview

27 Pathways Following Traces of Indigenous Routes Across Ontario August 18 to October 28 Land and water routes across what is now Ontario reveal layers of Indigenous knowledge, resistance and presence that connect from time immemorial to the present and the future.

This exhibit features works by contemporary Indigenous artists as well as historical materials from the collections of the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada.

Guided Tours

Saturdays at 2 pm 2018 Aura, © Chief Lady Bird and Image:

Alice Opens the Door November 17 to January 27, 2019

Leis Carrolls Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has opened the door to fun and reading for generations of children and their parents. Enjoy this exhibit of early editions, artork, toys, games and memorabilia from the librarys sborne Collection of Early Childrens Books.

Gided ors Tuesdays at pm

id o now The sborne Collection of Early Childrens Books at Lillian H. Smith Branch holds more than rare and notable childrens boos ranging from the th century to contemporary times. The collection is free and open for everyone. Find out more at tpl.ca/osborne

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TD Gallery What's On Ad Fall 2018 - 6.indd 2 07/17/18 10:02 AM ESL & NEWCOMERS

ADULTS The Stories of Us Newcomers are encouraged to participate in a unique story English Conversation Circle collecting workshop. Write about your experiences coming Practise your English speaking skills in a relaxing to Canada in your native language and help build an ESL environment, make new friends and learn what the library library of journeys written by and for newcomers. has to offer. All are welcome to attend regardless of York Woods* Sep 28 1-3 pm language level. Northern District Sep 29 2-4 pm Maria A. Shchuka* Saturdays, Sep 1-Dec 22 2-3:30 pm

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sep 4-Dec 18 6-7:30 pm th Danforth/Coxwell* Mondays, Thursdays, Sep 3-Oct 15 6-7:30 pm 10 Barbara Frum* Thursdays, Sep 6-Nov 1 6:30-7:30 pm York Woods Fridays, Sep 7-Dec 21 1-2:30 pm ANNIVERSARY

Citizenship Education Circle Join our group for help with your Citizenship Test preparation. Improve your knowledge of reading and speaking English in a supportive environment. Learn about Canadian history and geography. Evelyn Gregory Sep 3, Sep 10 6-8:15 pm Toronto Reference* Tuesdays, Oct 9-Dec 11 6-8 pm library settlement Black Creek* Thursdays, Sep 20-Nov 8 5:30-7:30 pm

English Language Class services Intermediate English classes offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. There is no daycare offered Providing one-on-one help in many languages for this program to newcomers for more than 10 years. Dawes Road* Tuesdays-Thursdays Sep 4-Dec 12 9:30-3:00 pm To find out if your library offers settlement Introduction to CELPIP services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 or visit tpl.ca/newtocanada and click on Settling in This workshop focuses on two skills that are tested in the Toronto. CELPIP-General and CELPIP-LS tests: writing and speaking. Learn practical, effective strategies to raise your CELPIP Celebrate Library Settlement Partnerships Week score and improve your overall English ability. October 9 to 20 Northern District* Sep 22 1-4 pm Activities for all ages. Visit your library to find out more. Information on Government Benefits This workshop covers the various benefits and who is entitled to them, the latest entitlements offered by the government and how to protect your Service Canada account. Funded by Woodside Square* Sep 27 9:30-12:30 pm

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ADULTS Fall Plant Walk Local herbalist Danette Steele takes you on a walk to Stress Management through Meditation identify many plants growing throughout the city that Feel relaxed with deep breathing exercises and a soothing can be used for food and medicine. At the end, Danette musical meditation session. Presented by Meditation demonstrates how to make a seasonal herbal tonic that Toronto. can be made at home. Bring a travel mug as herbal beverages are provided. Barbara Frum Sep 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20; Dec 4, 18 7-8 pm Cedarbrae* Sep 8, Nov 3 11 am-12 pm Queen/Saulter* Sep 8 11 am-12:30 pm Main Street* Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 3, Dec 1 1:30-2:30 pm Maria A. Shchuka Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1 11 am-12 pm Active Boost for Older Adults Maryvale* Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 11 am-12 pm Get fit, feel great and reach your health goals with Pape/Danforth Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 2-3 pm these nutrition and fitness classes. Nutritional snacks are Brentwood Sep 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 3 7-8 pm provided for free. Evelyn Gregory Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 11 am-12 pm Eglinton Square* Tuesdays, Sep 11-Oct 30 2-3 pm

Improve Your Balance & Coordination Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Do you struggle with keeping your balance? An expert Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia are two from Omni-Fitt talks about why we may have balance debilitating conditions of unexplained and persistent issues and how to prevent falls. fatigue. A doctor discusses pain management, nutrition Albert Campbell* Sep 6 2-3 pm and supplementation. Albert Campbell* Sep 12 2- 3:30 pm Benjue Mindfulness Meditation Learn a system of powerful mindfulness skill’s rather than Widows & Widowers Peer Support Group fragments of techniques, to help you deepen your practice If you are a widow or widower interested in a social and cope with stress. group, this is an opportunity for you to build a supportive Lillian H. Smith* Sep 6 6:30-8 pm network where you can discuss topics of interest among group members. Facilitated by Better Living Health and Not Your Granddad’s Weed: The Forensic Science of Community Services staff and volunteers. Cannabis Don Mills Sep 12, 26; Oct 24, Nov 14, 28; Dec 12 10 am-12 pm Internationally-recognized forensic toxicologist James Wigmore presents a lecture on various types of marijuana Community Exercises for Older Adults including edible cannabis, dabs, and their psychoactive A variety of exercises to improve endurance, strength and effects and risks including Cannabinoid Hyperemesis balance. Offered by Carefirst Seniors. Bring your Ontario Syndrome. Health Card to first session. S. Walter Stewart Sep 6 6:30-7:30 pm Hillcrest Wednesdays, Sep 12-Dec 12 1-2:30 pm

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Physical Activity and Ageing Find Your Fit with Kathleen Trotter A certified instructor for the Canadian Centre for Activity Fitness trainer and The Globe and Mail fitness columnist and Aging explains the importance of physical activity as Kathleen Trotter talks about her latest book, Finding Your we age. Fit. Learn practical tools that allow you to connect the dots Don Mills Sep 14 2-3:30 pm between wanting to make a health and fitness change and actually making it. Let’s Get Active to Prevent Diabetes Humber Bay* Oct 10 7-8 pm Lower your chances of developing diabetes while having fun trying new activities with a physical activity instructor. Ball Workshop for Functional Mobility This program is for those who do not have diabetes. A certified instructor for the Canadian Centre for Activity Dufferin/St. Clair* Fridays, Sep 14-Oct 19 1-3 pm and Aging shows you how to use a small exercise ball to improve posture, upper and lower body strength, balance Kids Have Stress Too and flexibility. Learn effective ways to help your children deal with stress. Don Mills* Oct 12 2-3:30 pm There will be lots of opportunities for sharing with other parents. Digestion and Diets College/Shaw* Sep 18, 25 6-8 pm A doctor reviews digestive concerns, from constipation to gas and bloating including IBS and discusses the role of Chemicals in Your Environment probiotics, gut bacteria and the range of diets that can help alleviate symptoms. This Health Canada presentation discusses the impacts on health from chemical exposure. Presented by Cecilia Albert Campbell* Oct 17 2-3:30 pm Tolley, Senior Environmental Health Specialist from Health Canada. At Home Alone: Five Easy Steps to Independence S. Walter Stewart Sep 18 6:30-7:30 pm Help prepare your 10-14 year old to stay home alone safely through this fun and interactive workshop. Parents and Updates in Alzheimer’s Disease Research children can come to this workshop to develop a personal safety and injury prevention plan that is tailored to meet The Alzheimer Society of Toronto reviews major milestones your family’s unique needs. in Alzheimer’s Disease research and summarizes trends in ongoing research happening worldwide. Pape/Danforth* Oct 17, Nov 23 6-8 pm College/Shaw Oct 18 6-8 pm Albert Campbell* Sep 20 6-7:30 pm Oakwood Village* Nov 8 6-8 pm Dementia 101: Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Qi Gong Classes Learn about Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, With gentle flowing movements, Qi Gong increases energy the impact of changes to the brain, the progression of helping us become healthier, calmer and emotionally Alzheimer’s Disease, strategies to reduce risk and how the balanced. Alzheimer Society of Toronto can help. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Eatonville* Thursdays, Oct 18-Nov 29 11 am-12 pm Oakwood Village* Sep 25 6:30-8 pm Health Effects of Marijuana Use Maria A. Shchuka Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 1-2:30 pm Beaches Oct 16 2-3:30 pm With the federal legalization date just around the corner, Main Street* Oct 16 6:30-8 pm many Canadians have questions about cannabis. Clinical Pharmacist Bahar Nemati presents on what is cannabis and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep what are its cognitive, short term and long term effects. A registered nurse from Baycrest explains what are causes Oakwood Village Oct 18 6-7 pm of poor sleep, why sleeping well has a positive effect on your mental and physical well-being, and natural strategies EngAGEing Ideas for Age-Friendly Communities for a restful sleep. Beeton Hall. Speakers from York, Carleton and Trent Universities talk Toronto Reference Sep 25 1-2 pm about issues related to age-friendly communities. Beeton Hall. Toronto Reference Oct 18 6-8 pm

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Brain Health Substance Use Among Older Adults: Minimizing the Risk Through games and exercises, learn about key principles Join us for a presentation on substance use disorders of brain health and activities that may reduce your risk of with a focus on alcohol, cannabis, opioids and a group of dementia. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. sedatives called benzodiazepines. Includes a discussion Beaches Oct 19 2-3:30 pm on how older adults and healthcare professionals can Oakwood Village Oct 30 6:30-8 pm minimize these risks. Presented by Baycrest. Beeton Hall. Toronto Reference Oct 30 1-2:30 pm Radon in Your Home Learn about radon gas, its health impact and what you Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning can do to make your home safe. This session describes all Make a do-it-yourself citrus and vinegar cleaner for safe, the basics about the radon testing process and effective healthy, all-purpose cleaning. Bring two jars: 750ml-1L and radon mitigation techniques. Presented by Mainul Husain, 125ml-500ml. Regional Radiation Specialist from Health Canada’s Northern District Nov 8 6:30-7:30 pm Environmental Health Program, Ontario Region. Maria A. Shchuka Nov 17 12:30-1:30 pm Jane/Sheppard Oct 19 10:30-11:30 am Menopause and Hormone Replacement Beat the Flu Naturally A doctor discusses the roles of estrogen and progesterone, Monika Meulman of the Healing Muse introduces you to diet and lifestyle tips and the differences between natural ways to stay healthy during the winter season by hormone replacement therapy and the use of bioidentical blending your own oils and learning how to use natural hormone therapy. methods for home disinfecting and cleaning. Albert Campbell* Nov 14 2-3:30 pm Alderwood* Oct 25 6:45-8:15 pm Autoimmunity and Disease Seniors Information Fair and Open House A SciChat presentation on how the immune system that Seniors and caregivers, this is an opportunity to meet with protects us against bacterial and viral infections can, in rare agencies in your community. Learn about health services, situations, become over-active and attack our own bodies. community safety, social and recreational programs, home Don Mills* Nov 16 2-3:30 pm care, settlement services and more. Light refreshments are provided. Getting Around Town: Safety and Accessibility for Seniors Maria A. Shchuka Oct 24 10 am-1 pm Jan Richards, Metrolinx’s Senior Advisor, Accessibility, explains how a PRESTO card makes riding transit easier and Supportive Communications more affordable for seniors. Roger Brown, Transportation The Alzheimer Society of Toronto discusses changes in Services, leads a discussion on road safety issues facing communication that occur in people with dementia and Toronto’s seniors as identified in VISION ZERO, the strategies to communicate more effectively with the plan to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries in our individual using a person-centred approach. transportation system. Beeton Hall. Beaches Oct 26 2-3:30 pm Toronto Reference Nov 20 1-3 pm

Finding Your Way Driving and Dementia The Alzheimer Society of Toronto discusses ways to reduce Learn how dementia impacts a person’s ability to drive the risk of people with dementia from going missing and safely, the current legislations related to driving and how to respond to a missing incident as a family caregiver, dementia, warning signs of unsafe driving, and action professional, or a community member. Understand some steps to take when a person with dementia can no longer of the reasons why people with dementia may go missing, drive safely. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. identify what to look for and how to help someone who is Don Mills Nov 23 2-3:30 pm lost and confused. Beaches Oct 30 2-3:30 pm Resistance Bands Workshop A certified instructor for the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging shows you how to use resistance bands to improve posture, upper and lower body strength, balance and flexibility. Don Mills* Nov 30 2-3:30 pm

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TEENS Health & Wellness Youth in Action Games, sports, workshops and volunteer opportunities for in French & Other ages 12-15 that promote healthy, active living. TTC tokens and snacks provided. Languages Mimico Centennial Tuesdays, Sep 4-Oct 30 4-6 pm Wellness Club for Seniors (in Mandarin) Red Cross Babysitting Course Make new friends, share ideas, and learn how to keep Learn how to safely babysit infants and young children. fit to become a happier and healthier you. Presented by This course covers: diapering, feeding, age-appropriate Senior Persons Living Connected. activities and games, how to handle emergencies, Bridlewood Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 9:30-11 am household safety, and more. Participants receive their Red Cross Babysitting Certificate on completion of the course. L’atelier: les interactions sociales For ages 11-15. Fee: $60 includes all taxes, materials and textbooks. To register, email [email protected]. Promouvoir et créer les interactions saines qui encouragent l’empathie et soutiennent les apprentissages chez les Oakwood Village Oct 27 9 am-5 pm enfants. Les ateliers offerts aux familles aussi bien que Pape/Danforth Dec 1 9 am-5 pm éducatrices et éducateurs des services de garde. Une formation au personnel et aux familles sur des thèmes KIDS & FAMILIES différents afin de soutenir les apprentissages inclusifs des enfants. Cet atelier est dirigé par le Centre Francophone de Yoga for Children Toronto. A yoga session for ages 6-12 to learn how to do warrior High Park Oct 3 9 am-4 pm poses, balance poses and more. S. Walter Stewart Oct 5 9 am-4 pm Deer Park* Nov 13 4-5 pm

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ADULTS Finding Images of the Past Search historical images using popular online search Genealogy 101: Basics of Genealogy engines and the library’s Digital Archive collection. Discover Discover your family tree and know where to start. vintage postcards of Ontario towns, learn about image An informative seminar that is ideal for those new to copyright, and learn how you might use these digital items genealogy. Experienced researchers are also welcome. for your own projects. Learning Centre. Morningside* Sep 1, Oct 13, Nov 10 2:30-4 pm Cedarbrae* Sep 28 10:30 am-12 pm Brentwood* Oct 11 1-2:30 pm Discover Your Heritage Toronto Reference Nov 2 6-7:30 pm Explore Ontario of yesterday and today with Barry Penhale Captain Mort Lightstone: Escaping Death in Vietnam and special guests. A presentation on Captain Mort Lightstone, a member of Leaside Tuesdays, Sep 18-Nov 20 2-4 pm the Canadian Air Force and part of a team sent to Vietnam Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to in 1973 to help implement a ceasefire. Beeton Hall. Harry and Meghan Toronto Reference Oct 9 7-8:30 pm Royal Weddings have been the focus of popular fascination General Stores of Canada: Merchants & Memories for centuries. Queen Victoria popularized the white wedding dress and her descendants have also exerted R. B. Fleming discusses the book, General Stores of Canada: a profound influence on how marriages are celebrated Merchants and Memories, showing that for much of around the world. Join Carolyn Harris, author of Raising Canadian history trading posts, and then general stores, Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting, for a lively history supplied most of the needs of Canadians and storekeepers. of royal weddings from Victorian times until today. Room 101. Leaside Sep 19 2-3 pm North York Central Oct 17 7:30-9 pm

Local Historical Societies Dear Sadie: Love, Lives and Remembrance from Ontario’s First World War Discussions on history subjects about your local neighbourhood. Bring your questions, photos and A presentation commemorating this year’s centennial of memorabilia. the First World War and the Archives of Ontario’s Dear Sadie exhibit which is based on letters between Harry North York Central Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 7:30-9 pm Mason, a Canadian soldier fighting overseas and Sadie Bendale Sep 25, Oct 23 7-10 pm Arbuckle, his sweetheart back home. S. Walter Stewart Sep 25, Nov 27 7:30-9 pm Oct 24 2-4 pm Riverdale* Nov 6 7-8 pm

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Canada’s Hundred Days: The Greatest Victories Author Jack L. Granatstein shares how, despite suffering heavy casualties, Arthur Currie’s Canadian Corps fought a series of great battles between August 8 and the Armistice rint r n on November 11, 1918 and effectively defeated the Germans in the field. S. Walter Stewart Nov 6 6:30-7:30 pm

The Second World War Journal and Family History of William Douglas Land Author Janet Land discusses her book, LANDED: The WWII Journal and Family History of William Douglas Land. Based on her father’s wartime memoirs, the book is a first-hand account of a British Army officer in India, Ceylon and Italy. Beeton Hall. Toronto Reference Nov 6 7-8:30 pm

10 Decisions: Canada’s Best, Worst and Most Far Reaching Decisions of the Second World War Author Larry D. Rose discusses his new book about the chaos of the Second World War when Canada faced cruel choices, both on the battlefield and in the world of politics. City Hall Nov 8 1-2 pm

Author Peter J. Usher and Airman Joey Jacobson In 1940, Canada sent hundreds of highly trained Canadian volunteers serving in Britain’s Royal Air Force. Peter J. Usher shares excerpts from his book, Joey Jacobson’s War, the story of Airman Joey Jacobson, told through his letters elfpublish your own high uality and diaries as well as those of his family and friends. Barbara Frum Nov 15 6:30-8 pm paperback book cookbook eoir or ournal Prague Spring, Central Europe and Its Aftermath A talk presented by Robert Austin, a specialist on e proide online book East Central and Southeastern Europe in historic and contemporary perspective. Atrium. teplates design software Toronto Reference Nov 16 7-8 pm workshops and knowledgeable staff to answer your uestions The Battle of Vimy Ridge Michael Wilcox of Historica Canada presents a different easonable rates perspective of the Battle of Vimy Ridge not normally discussed, using letters written by Canadian soldiers and professional war photographers. Room 101. North York Central Nov 21 7:30-9 pm

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ADULTS Jewelry Workshop Unleash your creative side and learn to make beautiful Adult Colouring Club jewelry in this hands-on workshop. Colouring relieves tension, improves focus and strengthens Albert Campbell* Sep 11 6-7 pm fine motor skills. Colour your stress away in this fun activity. Cycling in All Weather Conditions Burrows Hall Tuesdays, Sep 4-25 2:30-4:30 pm Make all-season cycling a breeze. This workshop covers Richview Sep 5, 19; Oct 3, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28 2-3:30 pm what to wear for cold and wet cycling seasons, bicycle maintenance tips, route-planning, and safe riding Knitting and Crocheting techniques to deal with weather-related hazards. A great place to share your interests whether you’re a Riverdale Sep 11 6-7pm beginner or a pro, bring your handiwork and spend some time with fellow knitters and crocheters. Digital Camera Club for Beginners and Amateurs Cliffcrest Tuesdays, Sep 4-Dec 18 6:30-7:30 pm Have fun, learn and chat about DSLR cameras, photos, Danforth/Coxwell Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 6:30-8 pm videos and media publishing. Bring your camera, pictures Northern Elms Wednesdays, Sep 5-Dec 19 7-8 pm and videos (USB or SD card) and do a show-and-tell for the Burrows Hall Thursdays, Sep 6-27 2:30-4:30 pm group on the library’s 72-inch TV. Humber Bay Sep 6, Oct 4 2-3 pm Annette Street Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 6:15-8:15 pm Thorncliffe Sep 8, 22; Oct 6; Nov 3, 17; Dec 1, 15, 29 2-3 pm Leaside Fridays, Sep 7-Dec 28 10-11:45 am Paint with Me Pleasant View Sep 26, Oct 31, Nov 28, Dec 12 1:30-3 pm Paint with acrylics on canvas with step-by-step instruction Morningside Oct 9, Nov 5, 24; Dec 8, 17 2-3 pm and produce a picture that you get to take home. Games Club Brentwood* Sep 27 1:30-3 pm Board games are great for keeping your brain fit and healthy. Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter Join us for an evening of strategy, competition and fun. Presented by Marsha Gettas, member of the Etobicoke Leaside Tuesdays, Sep 4-Dec 18 6:30-8:15 pm Master Gardeners. Richview Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30; Dec 14 1-3 pm Humber Bay Sep 27 6:30-7:30 pm Chess Club Origami for Adults Players of all skill levels are invited to play in a friendly environment. Learn how to fold figures at different sizes or to decorate your own paper and fold it. York Woods Tuesdays, Sep 4-Dec 19 1-2:30 pm Albert Campbell* Sep 29 2-3 pm Think, Dream, Paint Rug Hooking Paint up a storm! Best for those with some previous experience in painting. Bring a project you are working on Join fellow rug hookers as we get together to work on and your own materials. individual projects. Bring your lunch and enjoy our friendly, supportive group. New Toronto* Sep 7, Oct 5 2-4 pm Mimico Centennial Sep 29 12-4 pm

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TEENS Create a Holiday Canvas Bring your creativity and we provide the materials. Create Lunchtime Gaming a holiday-themed painting on canvas that will be mounted Play a variety of games over your lunch break. From in the library for the month of December. For school-age classic board games to Xbox 360/One, Nintendo Wii and children. PlayStation 3. Woodside Square* Nov 24 2-3 pm S. Walter Stewart Sep 7, 21; Oct 3, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30 11:45 am-12:30 pm Cliffcrest Dec 18 11-12:00 pm

Board Games Club Holiday Crafts Board games are great for keeping your brain fit, and Create a special holiday inspired craft. healthy. Join us for an evening of strategy, competition Deer Park Nov 27 4-5 pm and fun. Woodview Park Dec 15 2-3 pm Agincourt* Sep 24 6-8 pm Eglinton Square Dec 21 2-3 pm

KIDS & FAMILIES

Saturday Gaming An afternoon of Wii and Xbox gaming fun. For ages 6 and up. Thorncliffe Sep 1, 15, 29; Oct 27; Nov 10, 24; Dec 8, 22 2-3 pm

Art for Tots Children will explore art materials and techniques, including clay, paint, pastel and collage. For ages 2-4. Albion Mondays, Sep 10-Dec 17 11-12 pm Thanksgiving Craft Crafts Come on into the library and create a Thanksgiving craft! Tap into your creative side and make your very own Eglinton Square Oct 5 2-3 pm creation. For ages 6-12. Materials are provided. Groups of Morningside Oct 5 3:30-4:30 pm 10 or more must call to book.

KEVA Fridays Create, build and use your imagination with KEVA planks Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all on each P. A. Day Friday. Materials are provided. For ages 6 the time. Visit tpl.ca/programs for upcoming dates and and up. to find out what’s new. Queen/Saulter Oct 5, Nov 16, Dec 7 2:30-3:30 pm

Comic Book and Graphic Novel Workshop Are you a fan of comic books and graphic novels? Comic artist, Jason Loo, teaches you the world of comic book publication. For ages 6 and up. Kennedy/Eglinton Oct 13 2-4 pm

Halloween Crafts Celebrate Halloween by creating a spooky craft. For school- age children. Brentwood Oct 27 2-3 pm Woodview Park Oct 27 2-3 pm

Aviation Craft and Challenge In celebration of Aviation Month, create a flight inspired craft. For ages 6-12. Woodview Park Nov 10 2-3 pm

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ADULTS Tax Benefits for Indigenous Peoples A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency talks The Truth About Credit about benefits, credits and where to get help filing your Understand the myths around credit, the facts around taxes. credit reports, credit ratings and credit scores alongside College/Shaw Sep 11 6-7 pm strategies on how to protect or repair their credit. Spadina Road Nov 8 6-7 pm Presented by the Credit Counselling Society. Bloor/Gladstone Sep 6 6:30-8 pm Managing Your Finances in Retirement Humber Bay* Oct 12 2-3:30 pm Learn why it’s so important to manage finances in retirement and the art of budgeting and stretching your Budget Travel: See the World without Breaking the retirement resources. Presented by CPA Canada. Bank Eatonville Sep 11 2-4 pm Personal finance and budget travel expert, Barry Choi, talks Forest Hill* Sep 11 2-3 pm about affordable vacations. Whether it’s adventure travel, Fairview Oct 9 2-3:30 pm a relaxing all-inclusive resort, or backpacking through Downsview Oct 17 10-11 am Europe, Barry shares practical tips everyone should know Beaches* Nov 13 2-3:30 pm regardless of your budget. S. Walter Stewart Nov 13 2-3 pm Northern District Sep 6 6:30-7:30 pm Fraud Protection for Seniors Estate Planning Inspiration: How Do You Wish to Be A workshop that examines various types of fraud, identifies Remembered? the types of information scammers want and why, signs This session showcases examples of inspiring legacies in of victimization and what you should do, and how to action and the planning the led to them and made them minimize the risk and impact of fraud. Presented by CPA a success. Speakers discuss the steps to consider and the Canada. ways to capture stories to ensure our legacies last forever. Woodside Square* Sep 11 6:30-7:30 pm Beeton Hall. Barbara Frum Sep 13 1-2 pm Eatonville* Sep 25 2-4 pm Toronto Reference Sep 6 1:30-3 pm Richview Sep 26 2-3:30 pm How to Become a Side Hustler Humber Bay* Sep 28 2-3 pm Evelyn Gregory Oct 6 1-2 pm Earn extra income or crush your debt quicker. In this Beaches* Nov 6 2-3:30 pm workshop, learn what a side hustle is, how to set one up Fairview Nov 13 2-3:30 pm and key things to consider in terms of taxes and insurance. Morningside Nov 22 6:30-7:30 pm Presented by Jessica Moorhouse, host of the Mo’ Money Jane/Sheppard Dec 12 11 am-12 pm Podcast, founder of the Millennial Money Meetup. Centennial Sep 8 2-3 pm

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Disability Tax Credit Buying a Car? Know Your Rights The disability tax credit helps persons with disabilities or From general car-buying tips to consumer rights and their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax protections when buying from a registered dealership, they may have to pay. A representative from the Canada the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council talks about Revenue Agency talks about eligibility and the process of everything you need related to buying a car. The OMVIC applying, how it is accessed, what credits are available for regulates motor vehicle sales in Ontario. the caregiver, related medical expenses and more. Main Street Sep 13 6-7 pm Main Street Sep 12 6-7 pm College/Shaw Oct 11 6-7 pm S. Walter Stewart Sep 19 6:30-7:30 pm S. Walter Stewart Dec 6 6:30-7:30 pm Don Mills Sep 26 6:30-7:30 pm Humber Bay* Oct 11 6:30-7:30 pm Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management York Woods Oct 22 3-4 pm Assess your financial fitness and understand how to get your financial house in order. Learn about the 10 Retiring on a Low Income healthy habits of managing money, get tips on financial John Stapleton from Open Policy Ontario shares how to goal-setting and learn about useful tools and resources. get the most from income security programs such as Old Presented by CPA Canada. Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canada Palmerston Sep 13 6:30-8 pm Pension Plan and Ontario Disability Support. He talks about Taylor Memorial Oct 16 7-8 pm how these programs interact with each other and with other financial products such as RRSPs and Tax Free Savings Investing 101 Accounts. Most useful for ages 55-64. Resource material is What investments are right for you? Get an overview provided. of investment markets as well as the different types of Maria A. Shchuka* Sep 12 6-8 pm products available to choose the one that is the best fit for Albert Campbell* Sep 19 2-4 pm you while managing your risk. Presented by financial coach Don Mills* Oct 3 6-8 pm Liz Schieck. Palmerston Sep 18 6:30-8 pm Debt Solutions Learn about the various solutions to managing and Estate Planning reducing their debt loads. Credit counsellors at not- An accountant explains how to create a plan to distribute for-profit organizations help people find solutions to assets, during life and upon death and about the various debt problems through objective counselling and debt tools of estate planning: powers of attorney, wills, joint repayment plans. Presented by the Credit Counselling accounts, gifting and trusts. Presented by CPA Canada. Society. Brentwood Sep 19 2-3 pm Bloor/Gladstone Sep 13 6:30-8 pm Barbara Frum Sep 26 1-2 pm Humber Bay* Oct 19 2-3:30 pm Don Mills Oct 26 2-3:30 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Nov 8 6:30-7:30 pm Canada Learning Bonds The Government of Canada provides support for families Budgeting and Money Management to save for their child’s education after high school. If This workshop provides an introduction to budgets, you have a child who was born in 2004 or later and your strategies to balance your budget, tracking spending, net family income is below $45,900, your child is likely “needs” vs “wants” and identifying and planning financial eligible to receive money for education through the goals. Offered by WoodGreen Community Services. Canada Learning Bond. This information session teaches you everything you need to know to apply. Presented by Main Street Sep 19 6:30-7:30 pm WoodGreen Community Services. Dawes Road Sep 28 1:30-2:30 pm Kennedy/Eglinton Sep 13 6:30-7:30 pm Banking and Financial Services Albert Campbell Oct 24 6-7 pm Eglinton Square Dec 1 2-3 pm Offered in partnership with the WoodGreen Community Services Financial Empowerment Program, this workshop will provide a general introduction to financial services in Canada. Attendees will learn about the differences between banks, credit unions and the “alternative” financial sector, how to select and open an account and your rights as a consumer. Kennedy/Eglinton Sep 20 6:30-7:30 pm

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Low Income Retirement Planning Saving Strategies: Easy Concept, Difficult Reality An introduction to what it means to retire on a low income This seminar is for those of you who want to save more in Canada. Learn about the income system for low-income and spend less. You will learn about saving strategies, retirees in Ontario, how to apply for the different benefit creating budgets, learn to pay down a debt, learn to make programs (such as CPP, OAS, GIS) and how to maximize your savings grow and tools and resources to help you your retirement income. Presented by WoodGreen along the way. Presented by CPA Canada. Community Services. College/Shaw* Oct 4 6:30-8 pm Eglinton Square Sep 22 2-3 pm Parliament Street Oct 25 6:30-8 pm Bendale Oct 4 6:30-7:30 pm Humber Bay* Nov 8 6:30-7:30 pm Morningside Oct 23 6:30-7:30 pm Centennial* Nov 10 10-11 am

Planning for Your Retirement ​ Borrowing 101: Financing Basics This session explains why you need a plan and how much Learn about the various credit types of financing, interest you need to save and sources of retirement income. Learn rates, leasing versus buying a vehicle, mortgages and about the advantages of tax deferral/savings opportunities student loans. Presented by the Credit Counselling Society. and the benefits of including non-registered investments in Bloor/Gladstone Oct 4 6:30-8 pm your plan. Presented by CPA Canada. Humber Bay* Oct 26 2-3:30 pm Riverdale* Sep 25 7-8 pm Woodside Square* Oct 18 6:30-7:30 pm Victory Lap Retirement Beaches* Nov 14 7-8 pm What will 30 or 40 years in retirement look like for you? Author Mike Drak helps you rethink your retirement years Information on Government Benefits and shares tips from his book, Victory Lap Retirement, on This workshop covers CPP, OAS and GIS. You learn about how to live your life to the fullest. Victoria Village location different benefits and who is entitled to them, the latest is a workshop. entitlements offered by the government and how to Victoria Village Oct 4 6-8 pm protect your Service Canada Account. Present by Senior Lillian H. Smith Nov 29 6:30-7:30 pm Persons Living Connected, Seniors and Law Enforcement Jane/Dundas Dec 8 2-3 pm Together and Service Canada. Woodside Square* Sep 27 9:30 am-12:30 pm Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care An introduction to what Power of Attorney, Living Wills Tax Credits for Newcomers and Immigrants and Advanced Care Planning documents are, why they are A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency talks important, how to draft your own documents and where about benefits, credits, filing obligations and more. to go for legal help. Presented by WoodGreen Community York Woods Sep 28 3-4 pm Services. Burrows Hall Oct 27 2-3 pm Bendale Oct 18 6:30-7:30 pm

Work Your Finances Like a Boss Effective Tax Strategies Invest in yourself now and for the future. Learn how to Gain a better understanding of Canada’s tax system and budget, pay down debt efficiently and leverage your TFSA learn how to minimize the amount of tax you need to and RRSP. Presented by financial coach Liz Schieck. pay. Topics include tax laws, reducing taxable income, Annette Street Oct 2 7-8 pm understanding the difference between tax deductions and tax credits and how to increase deductions. Presented by Credit and Debt Management CPA Canada. An introduction to credit and debt management Eglinton Square Oct 20 2-3 pm in Canada. Learn about the various types of credit, Lillian H. Smith* Oct 24 6:30-7:30 pm understanding your credit score, options for managing debt, how to deal with creditors and collection agencies Salary Negotiation Strategies for Women and where to get help. Presented by WoodGreen Learn how to ask for more and negotiate a raise, job offer, Community Services. or promotion. For women and anyone who self-identifies Dawes Road Oct 2 6-7 pm as a woman. Presented by career coach Kathryn Meisner. Danforth/Coxwell Nov 6 6:30-7:30 pm Don Mills Nov 7 6:30-7:30 pm

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LAW AT THE LIBRARY Programs offered by the Ontario Bar Association. These sessions are informational only and do not include legal advice.

Elder Law Family Law Lawyers with expertise dealing with the unique legal Experienced Family Lawyers Association practitioners issues and needs of older adults discuss a variety of present information sessions during Access to Justice Week. topics, including elder abuse. Learn about the rights and Topics include: family court, domestic contracts, custody responsibilities of older adults under Ontario law and and access, child and spousal support, role of the Children’s those who care for them. Presented by the Ontario Bar Aid Society and the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. No Association, Trust and Estates Section. specific legal advice is given at these sessions, only general Norther District Sep 19 6:30-8 pm information about the family law system in Ontario. Don Mills Sep 21 2-3:30 pm Malvern* Oct 22 6:30-8 pm Lillian H. Smith Sep 26 6-8 pm Bloor/Gladstone Oct 23 6:30-8 pm Runnymede Oct 10 2-4 pm Danforth/Coxwell Oct 23 6:30-8 pm York Woods Oct 24 6:30-8 pm Equality of Power: Solutions to the Unfair Treatment Fairview* Nov 28 6:30-8 pm of Women Lawyer, activist, and former Chatelaine legal columnist Linda Silver Dranoff details her own trailblazing journey Make a Will from a traditional 1950s childhood to the battlegrounds of November is Make a Will Month. Lawyers who practise the courts of law and the halls of power where she and a Trusts and Estate Law speak about the elements of a generation of women lawyers, supporting a larger feminist will, what happens if you don’t have one, what are movement, championed the rights of Canadian women powers of attorney, why they are important and special and families. This program is a three-part series: Violence considerations to keep in mind when preparing your Against Women as a Tool of Control (Sep 25), Empowering estate and care plans. At 52 library branches across the Women at Work (Oct 23) and Challenging the Centres of city. Call, visit or go online at tpl.ca/lawatthelibrary. Power (Nov 20). Beeton Hall. Toronto Reference Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 20 7-8:15 pm

The Five Biggest Investment Mistakes & Make Financial Lemonade How to Avoid Them Whether you make $30,000 or $130,000 a year, it can feel Investment advisor Alan Dustin shares how to identify and like you’re constantly broke. Learn how to break the cycle avoid these mistakes so you can become a better investor of guilt, understand why you overspend, banish unhappy faster. spending from your life and learn more tips for getting Taylor Memorial Nov 15 7-8 pm your money under control. Presented by financial coach Liz Schieck. S. Walter Stewart Nov 20 6:30-7:30 pm

KIDS & FAMILIES Personal Finance programs are generously supported by: Piggy Bank Club Learn how to make smart decisions with your allowance, be a responsible pet owner and more. For ages 8-12. Presented by CPA Canada. Fairview Mondays, Nov 5-26 4-5 pm

41 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 50-54. Storytimes These programs are for children from birth to five 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 with their parents or caregivers. or caregivers. Toddler Time Pyjama Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities age 19 months to 3 years with their parents for children age 5 and under with their or caregivers. parents or caregivers.

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

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KIDS & FAMILIES Reading Programs & Saturday Stories Stories and songs for children of all ages and parents or Storytimes in French caregivers. Brentwood Sep 1-Dec 29 10-10:30 am L’heure du conte / French story time Venez nous rejoindre pour une amusante histoire interactive Leading to Reading en français où nous chantons, lisons et jouons ensemble. A free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra Kennedy/Eglinton Oct 13, 20; Nov 10, 17 2-3 pm support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, and work one-on-one for one hour every week on Saturday mornings. Applications are available at branch. MINI MAKERS Pleasant View Saturdays, Sep 1-Dec 29 9:30-10:30 am Junior builders ages 4-8 and Early Years their families explore STEM Free play, storytime and sing-a-long. Snacks are provided. concepts and spark wonder, For children ages 5 and under. creativity and discovery. Woodview Park Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sep 4-Oct 10 10 am-12 pm Sundays, Sep 16 - Dec 16, 2:30 -3:30 pm STEM Storytime It’s never too early to start having fun with science, Albion Malvern technology, engineering and math! With a parent or Albert Campbell Maria A. Shchuka caregiver, children ages 3-5 can explore early STEM concepts, ignite curiosity and have fun. Agincourt North York Central Fairview* Saturdays, Sep 8-28 2-3 pm Barbara Frum Northern District Bloor/Gladstone Parkdale Indigenous Storytelling Brentwood Parliament Street Join Indigenous storyteller Maya-waasige (John Keeshig) Cedarbrae Richview as he shares traditional Ojibwe, Boodawaadomi and Fairview S. Walter Stewart Anishnaabe tales. For ages 6 and up. Riverdale Sep 15 2-4 pm Lillian H. Smith York Woods

Frankenstein’s Pyjama Time Celebrate Doctor Frankenstein’s monster and dress up in your favourite costume or pyjamas and join us for some stories and activities all in the spirit of Frankenstein! For ages 12 and under. All materials are provided. Main Street Oct 30 6:30-7 pm

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ADULTS The Robot Will See You Now: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Wearable Technology: Experts in various fields discuss the ethical use of artificial Fashion Technology and the Toronto Scene intelligence in medicine and the issues surrounding, Ashley Barber, the Founder of Fashion Tech Toronto privacy, accuracy and accountability. demonstrates some hot new wearable gadgets that are Don Mills Oct 24 6:30-7:30 pm available on the market today. Toronto Reference Sep 4 6:30-7:30 pm Introduction to 3D Design A hands-on demonstration with Tinkercad.com and Sculptris. Tech Petting Zoo Learn to design 3D objects and prepare them to print. See what new technology the library offers such as Makey Albion Oct 25 6:30-7:30 pm Makey, Dash the Robot, Sphero, Arduino and much more. Albion Sep 17 4-5 pm The Amazing Universe An illustrated presentation on astronomy which is just as The Science Behind SIU Investigations exciting as the world of science fiction and video games The role of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is to –and it’s real! Presented by Dr. John Percy, University of determine if and when police officers involved in an Toronto. incident may have acted criminally. A member of the SIU Deer Park Nov 13 2-3 pm explains how evidence is collected and what can be learned from what’s collected. Autoimmunity & Disease Flemingdon Park Sep 20 6:30-7:30 pm A SciChat presentation on how the immune system that S. Walter Stewart Oct 3 6:30-7:30 pm protects us against bacterial and viral infections can, in rare Humber Bay Oct 4 7-8 pm situations, become over-active and attack our own bodies. Brentwood Nov 5 7-8 pm Don Mills* Nov 16 2-3:30 pm

Trailblazer: Rediscovering Canada Game Jam Create a video game prototypes working in small teams led by mentors from the George Brown School of Design, develop a video game concept based on the Trailblazer: Rediscovering Canada board game and using historical images from the library’s Special Collections. All levels of game design experience are welcome. Digital Innovation Hub. Toronto Reference Sep 29 9 am-5 pm

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TEENS SCIENCE LITERACY WEEK Digital Literacy and Coding SEPTEMBER 17-23 For a complete listing, visit Learn how to design and build using code. Our onsite tpl.ca/scienceliteracyweek instructor shows you how to create websites, design apps and more. No previous experience with code needed. For ADULTS ages 13-19. Laptops are provided. Presented by Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship. Ontario’s Electricity System: Facts and Fiction Centennial Mondays, Thursdays, Sep 10-Oct 18 4-5:30 pm Electricity has been a controversial political issue in Ontario for years. Come out to learn the answers to some of the most Learn How to be a DJ with Traktor frequently asked questions about Ontario’s electricity and ask Learn how to tweak your sound with 3-band EQ, gain and your own. filter knobs. Cue up your songs and fade your music in and Malvern Sep 18 6:30-7:30 pm out. Albion Dec 19 2-3 pm Cosmology, Cell Phones and Video Games Aided by technologies that make cell phones and video games KIDS & FAMILIES possible, Professor Vanderlinde talks about how he and his colleagues from across Canada have just completed a massive Robotics Club new radio telescope in British Columbia, which is mapping a larger volume of space than ever attempted before. Dance along with Codeybot, run the Sphero SPRK+ robots Maria A. Shchuka Sep 19 6-7 pm through a maze and light some bulbs with snap circuits. For ages 9-12. Arctic Pollution Cedarbrae Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 4-5 pm Frying pans to polar bears. Using ice cores as a time capsule to understand pollutant transport. Mad Science Lab Bloor/Gladstone Sep 20 7-8 pm The library is your laboratory. Create slime in crazy colours, mix wild concoctions and try cool, hands-on experiments Snap Circuits that make your thinking cap spin. For ages 6-12. Learn the science behind electricity using snap circuits. Just Fairview* Sep 10, 17, 24 4-5 pm follow the colourful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as alarms, doorbells and much more. STEM Club for Girls Albert Campbell* Sep 21 4-5 pm In the club, you can explore science, tech, engineering and TEENS math, share ideas and meet other like-minded girls who love science. For ages 7-12. DIY Holograms Brentwood* Sep 17, 18; Oct 15, 16; Nov 12, 13; Dec 10, 11 6:30-8 pm Learn how to make your own hologram from pieces of plastic and your phone. Plastic materials provided, bring your own Snap Circuits phone. Learn the science behind electricity using snap circuits. Centennial Sep 18 4-5 pm Build a flying saucer, alarms, doorbells and much more. Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose KIDS & FAMILIES from hundreds of different projects. For ages 8-12. Port Union* Oct 5 3-4 pm Mad Science Woodside Square* Oct 20 2-3 pm Junior scientists, participate in exciting, hands-on experiments and activities. Gruesome STEAM for Halloween Deer Park Sep 21 1-1:45 pm Join us for some gruesome experiments focusing on life Jones Sep 22 11-11:50 am sciences. For ages 6-12. Solar System York Woods Tuesdays, Oct 2-30 4-5 pm Children of all ages can create a mini solar system to take home. Black Creek Sep 22 2-3 pm

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ADULTS & TEENS Ocean Protection with Sonia Faruqi Author of Project Animal Farm, Sonia Faruqi discusses the Ontario’s Far North: A Global Conservation Treasure importance of ocean conservation and the threats faced by A presentation on the Hudson Bay Lowlands, one of the ocean. Themes explored in her novel, The Oyster Thief. the most undisturbed wetlands on the planet, and the Riverdale Sep 27 6:30-7:30 pm conservation future of this globally-significant region. Northern District Oct 24 7-8 pm Presented by Justina C. Ray from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada. The 3Rs Lifestyle: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Every Day City Hall Sep 6 1-2 pm A hands-on activity with City of Toronto’s Solid Waste Beaches Oct 24 7-8 pm Management on why the 3Rs are important, how it impacts the environment and what they’re doing to help Ontario Biodiversity and Local Food Security increase usage. Biology professor Dawn Bazely shares botany basics to Burrows Hall Sep 28 1-2 pm help you understand native biodiversity and grow a better City Hall Oct 4 1-2 pm garden using local vegetables and herbs. Locke Oct 17 6:30-7:30 pm S. Walter Stewart Sep 11 6:30-7:30 pm Victoria Village Oct 18 6-7 pm Annette Street Nov 13 7-8 pm Film: Sea of Life with Julia Barnes A documentary that takes you on a journey through the Indigenous Environmental Justice Project & most stunning and threatened ecosystems on the planet Indigenous Youth in Toronto, and the movement underway to save them. Stay for a Q&A Members of the project introduce concepts of environmental session with filmmaker Julia Barnes. Deer Park screening justice and present their research findings. The IEJ Project has open caption. aims to develop an environmental justice framework Deer Park Sep 13 2-4 pm informed by knowledge systems, laws, and the lived Lillian H. Smith Oct 3 6-8 pm experiences of Indigenous peoples. Beaches Oct 10 7-8 pm Film: Bluefin A documentary on the baffling mystery of why the The Creation of Canada’s First National Urban Park normally wary bluefin tuna no longer fear humans. Parks Canada shares why the Rouge National Urban Park, Northern District Sep 18 6-7 pm Canada’s first national urban park, was selected and how it is a unique model for environmental protection. Enduring Wilderness: Toronto’s Natural Parklands Leaside Oct 13 2-3 pm City of Toronto Senior Planner Jane Weninger discusses how parklands are an integral part of urban life. The Importance of Canada’s National Parks Lillian H. Smith Sep 19 6:30-7:30 pm There are 46 national parks across our country protecting and conserving the environment in Canada. The Parks Zero Waste Lifestyle Canada team talks about their history and species at risk, protection and recovery efforts. Learn what zero waste means and why it’s a lifestyle that can be much simpler than you think. Don Mills Oct 19 2-3 pm Leaside* Sep 26 6:30-7:30 pm Refuse Waste, Reuse with Furoshiki: Port Union* Nov 22 6:30-7:30 pm The Art of Japanese Cloth Wrapping Identify Trees in Your Neighbourhood Learn how to cloth wrap gifts beautifully without tape or any waste. Using the Tree Bee identification tool, a member of Forests Ontario shows you how to identify and learn about the Agincourt* Oct 23 2-3 pm trees you walk by every day. Woodside Square* Nov 21 6:30-7:30 pm Riverdale Dec 6 6:30-7:30 pm Alderwood Sep 27 7-8 pm Northern District Oct 4 6:30-7:30 pm Port Union Nov 20 6:30-7:30 pm

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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE 21st CENTURY Talks presented by York University’s Faculty of Science, in partnership with Ontario Nature.

Speaking of Fish: Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems The Beauty and Importance of Bees with Language There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world. Professor A presentation on how the language we use to describe Laurence Packer outlines the enormous diversity of bees and aquatic species can influence our construction of value for that the important role wild bees play in agricultural and wild species. Presented by Mary Kate Whibbs from the Toronto Zoo. habitats. Don Mills Oct 4 7-8 pm Deer Park Oct 20 2:30-3:30 pm

Bring the Birds Let’s Talk Primates: Conflict and Conservation Professor Valerie Schoof discusses the value of understanding Attract birds to your garden and provide them with the how factors like primate behaviour, habitat requirements essentials of life through careful plant choice, design and human-wildlife conflict when developing effective and maintenance. Go home with a bird garden design management strategies. and native plant seeds. Presented by Colleen Cirillo from Toronto Botanical Garden. Toronto Reference Oct 17 7-8 pm Barbara Frum Nov 13 2-3 pm Life on the Edge: Polar Bears in a Warming Arctic Professor Gregory Thiemann discusses the future of polar KIDS & FAMILIES bears and examines why their conservation has become a hot-button issue. Grow Milkweeds for Monarch Butterflies Brentwood Oct 18 7-8 pm Save the endangered monarch butterflies by growing milkweed plants. A member from the Toronto Master Bringing Back the Birds Gardeners shows you how. Canada’s north is home to a nursery of billions of migratory Riverdale* Sep 12 6:30-8 pm songbirds. Professor Bridget Stutchbury reviews the causes Woodside Square* Sep 22 2-3:30 pm of songbird declines and what you can do to help. Cliffcrest* Sep 27 6:30-8 pm Lillian H. Smith Oct 23 6-7 pm Bloor/Gladstone Oct 13 10:30 am-12 pm Perth/Dupont Oct 17 2-3:30 pm Bad Reputations: Cormorants and Conservation Since their rapid population recovery in the Great Raising Monarch Butterflies Lakes, double-crested cormorants have developed a bad Educator Carol Pasternak teaches you everything you need reputation. Professor Gail Fraser describes their role in the to know about raising your own monarchs. Great Lakes ecosystems and how their ecology relates to Oakwood Village Sep 13 5-6 pm biodiversity conservation. Deer Park Oct 27 2-3 pm Earth’s Spookiest Animals and Most Shocking Plants Discover spine-chilling animals and shocking plants with Toronto Botanical Garden. Can you guess, of all living things, which is the scariest of them all? Humans! Explore the ways humans are destroying our natural environment and how you can become a 'green hero'. For ages 6 and up. Don Mills* Oct 20 2-3 pm

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ADULTS Big Data for Small Business As a small business owner, data analysis can be an Getting Money: What Lenders and Investors Want important part of your growing business. Data Science Know what information a bank (or investor) uses to Instructor Dr. Ceni Babaoglu provides an overview of data evaluate a loan or investment request, and explains the analytics, techniques, and technologies that can be used steps necessary to prepare a business plan for presentation for your small business. Presented by Ryerson University. to a lender. Presented by CPA Canada. Toronto Reference Oct 30 6:30-8 pm Fairview Sep 11 6:30-7:30 pm Maximize Your Business Start or Grow Your Business with Enterprise Toronto Explore key concepts of cash management, working capital A Small Business Consultant from Enterprise Toronto and operational efficiency. By the end of the session, discusses different ways this City of Toronto service can participants should be able to review and change their cash help small businesses. management practices so less cash is required to operate the business. Presented by CPA Canada. Maria A. Shchuka Sep 10, 17, Oct 29 10 am-12 pm Jane/Sheppard* Sep 11 5-6 pm Fairview Nov 6 6:30-7:30 pm Brentwood* Sep 18 7-8 pm Fairview* Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 6 9:30 am-1 pm Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs Sep 25, Dec 11 6:30-8 pm Understand the management of growth and expansion, Agincourt* Sep 27 6-7:30 pm the tactics of seeking out finance and how to apply Barbara Frum* Oct 2 6:30-7:30 pm effective tax strategies. Presented by CPA Canada. Spadina Road* Oct 4 6-7 pm Fairview Nov 20 6:30-7:30 pm Albion* Oct 17, Nov 14 10 am-1:30 pm Dufferin/St. Clair* Oct 25 5-6 pm The Money Side of Business Morningside* Oct 30 6:30-7:30 pm Explore the basic tools and techniques of financial If you believe every community needs a place City Hall* Nov 1 1-2 pm management for a business owner, including budget Don Mills* Nov 1 6-7 pm creation and monitoring, cash management, customer where people are free to learn, share, and grow, Pape/Danforth* Nov 14 7-8 pm analysis and business forecasting. Presented by CPA Canada. 1-on-1 Business Consultations with Enterprise Toronto you’re Library People too. Fairview Nov 27 6:30-7:30 pm Book a free, 30-minute consultation with an Enterprise Toronto small business advisor. Jane/Sheppard* Sep 14, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 10:30 am-1 pm Donate today at ImLibraryPeople.ca S. Walter Stewart* Sep 27 6:30-7:30 pm

Top Five Common Mistakes Startups Make Look at business plans, staffing, cash flow and taxes to Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more all help the small business owner avoid common mistakes the time. Visit tpl.ca/programs for upcoming dates and when starting a business. Presented by CPA Canada. to find out what’s new. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Fairview Oct 23 6:30-7:30 pm

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1 Ward’s Island 10 Wycliffe 18 St. Andrews 2 Swansea Plaza 11 Yonge Village 19 Sheppard Plaza 3 Mabelle 12 Bayview Cummer 20 Bathurst Manor Plaza 4 Willowridge Plaza 21 Lawrence Heights 5 Martinway Plaza 13 Brahms Community Centre 6 Braeburn 14 Nymark Plaza 22 Caledon Village 7 North Kipling 15 Glamorgan 23 Chetta Place 16 Panda Square 24 Martha Eaton Way 8 Driftwood Community Centre 17 Oakridge Community 25 Scarborough Village 9 Firgrove Centre 26 Midland Danforth 27 West Mall 28 Taylor Massey

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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 • • F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M1K 1N8 • A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M9V 1B2 • • A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. Mon 10-8:30; Tue, Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 4Y1 Thu 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M6L 1A8 C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6P 1P3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. Tue, Thu & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30; M5M 4M7 Sat 9-5 D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M6A 3C1 • D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; 2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4L 1J1 G/2 Bendale 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M1J 1H5 B/2 Black Creek 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 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 • B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M8X 2B5 • F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 157A-2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 • • E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3A 2T8 Sat 9-5 G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1B 5Z6 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M1H 2A1 • D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M2R 1N7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 • D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square Mon-Fri 10-6 100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 Sat 9-5 C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6G 1C4 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4C 5P2 C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. Mon, Wed & Fri 10-6; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6G 3P1 Sat 9-5 E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M4B 2E8 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4T 1M9 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 C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M3M 2G3 C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6H 3L9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M9B 2B1 • F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. Tue & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thu 12:30-8:30; M9C 5B4 Sat 9-5 C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6M 1L7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M2J 4S4 • • E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3C 3J3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 • D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5N 1B9

52 torontopubliclibrary.ca SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 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-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 • M5V 0C7 E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M4L 1Z6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1V 4P1 G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 Sat 9-5 C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6R 2L7 H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1C 3Z2 Sat 9-5 E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M2H 1J8 Sat 9-5 B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. Tue & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thu 12:30-8:30; M8Y 3J1 Sat 9-5 B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9L 2K6 Sat 9-5 A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9W 7A6 Sat 9-5 B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6S 4A6 B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M3L 1Y7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. Mon & Fri 10-6; Tue 10-8:30; M4M 2Z9 Wed & Thu 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 Sat 9-5 D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4G 1S8 D/4 Lillian H. Smith 416-393-7746 239 College St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M5T 1R5 • • Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books (Reference) 416-393-7753 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; M4N 2K7 A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 1N6 Sat 9-5 E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4E 2V9 G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M1B 3G5 • 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 • F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; 85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1P 2P5 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. Tue & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thu & Fri 10-6; M8V 2R1 Sat 9-5 • H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1E 2S8 • B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6N 3S3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4S 2M5 A/4 New Toronto 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St. Tue & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thu 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5; M8V 3G5 *Sun 1:30-5 D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535 5120 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M2N 5N9 • 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 •

While we try our best to ensure branch hours are correct at the time of printing, changes do occur. Contact the branch, Answerline at 416-393-7131 or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for the most up-to-date information.

= Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays during the school year, except on holiday weekends.

53 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 Tue & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thu & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M9W 1P1 C/3 Oakwood Village Library And 416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Arts Centre M6E 2W1 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M6G 2P7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4K 3S6 C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6K 1L6 • • 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 • C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6P 3S5 Sat 9-5 E/1 Pleasant View 416-395-5940 575 Van Horne Ave. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M2J 4S8 Sat 9-5 H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M1C 3B2 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4M 1H3 Sat 9-5 A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave. Tue & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thu 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9W 4L5 B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5 M9P 3N3 • • D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4K 2M8 B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6S 1M8 • 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 • C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. Closed for renovation. M6N 1J3 D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4X 1K7 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M5A 4H3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M5T 1J1 F/2 Scarborough Civic Centre 416-396-3599 156 Borough Dr. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1P 4N7 D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M5R 2S7 Sat 9-5 F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza Closed for renovation. 375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave. Tue & Thu 10-6 (closed 12-1); Wed 1-8; M6S 3H9 Sat 10-5 F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1N 1R3 Sat 9-5 E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4H 1J7 • E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens) Tue & Thu 12:30-5, 6-8:30; M4K 3W6 Wed & Sat 9-12, 1-5 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 • • F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4A 2C4 B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. Mon 10-8:30; Tue & Thu 12:30-8:30; M9N 1K9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2 B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. Tue, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thu 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9M 1M8 D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St. Closed for renovation. M5R 3J2 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 • D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thu 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays during the school year, except on holiday weekends.

54 torontopubliclibrary.ca SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 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 pm 1 2 B/4 Swansea On north side of Ormskirk Ave., Saturdays, weekly 2:30-4 pm 1 east of the 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 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 Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue parking lot, off of Mondays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 Wilmington Ave. (northeast corner of Combe Ave. and Wilmington Ave.) 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 40 Gordonridge Place (one block north of Midland Ave. Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 and Danforth Rd) 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)

While we try our best to ensure branch hours are correct at the time of printing, changes do occur. Contact the branch, Answerline at 416-393-7131 or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for the most up-to-date information.

55 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Accessibility Services 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.

VISIT A BRANCH NEAR YOU GET BOOKS, MUSIC AND VIDEOS 100 library branches across the city in alternative formats, for all ages Sign up, its free You can order items online and send them to your nearest branch for you or [email protected] 416-395-5557 your family to pick up. Most branches are wheelchair accessible, have assistive listening devices and reading aids. Centre for Equitable Library Access tpl.ca/accessibility/branchequipment Centre d’accès équitable aux bibliothèques

Our programs are open to people of all TALK TO US, we’re here to help disabilities. Contact the hosting branch Call, visit or email us. We can assist you with: to make arrangements • Finding • Paying fines (or information pay online at CAN’T COME TO US? tpl.ca/payment) We’ll come to you • Placing holds • Registering for • Renewing items (or Bookmobile 416-395-5560 programs For stops, see pages 50-54, 55. call auto renewals 416-393-7099) Home Library Service 416-395-5557 [email protected] Enjoy a program from home Many of our adult programs are posted on our YouTube channel. Use TTY? Register your TTY number at a local branch and we will contact you about youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary your holds and overdue items. 416-393-7030 TTY Children can enjoy stories at any time:

Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400 What's On and other library publications can be Hear-A-Story tpl.ca/stories provided in alternative formats upon request.

56 torontopubliclibrary.ca storytelling & theatre & and PLUS puppet shows magic more

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