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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY APRIL – JUNE 2019 Author Talks & Lectures On books by Canadian authors, scientists and more. Pages 7-11, 39 Health & Wellness Start spring off on the right foot. Page 26 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Fun activities for all ages. Page 33 WO Cover April-June 2019.indd 1 2019-03-04 10:26 AM What’s New in our collections ADULT BOOKS Learning to See The Heartbeat of The Electric War The Inbetween No Mercy Elise Hooper Wounded Knee Mike Winchell Days Joanna Schaffhausen David Treuer Eva Woods TEEN BOOKS The Field Guide Inventing Victoria Unnatural Disasters The Fork, the The Tiger on His to the North Tonya Bolden Jeff Hirsch Witch, and the Back American Teenager Worm Bernard Ashley Ben Philippe Christopher Paolini CHILDREN’S BOOKS Mary Wears What Sea Bear The Boy on the I Need a New Butt! Snakes on a Train She Wants Lindsay Moore Bench Dawn McMillan Kathryn Dennis Keith Negley Corinne Averiss Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve online and pick them up at any branch. On the Cover: Enjoying a quiet moment in the reading garden at Brentwood Branch. IN THIS ISSUE 2 About Our Programs Published by Toronto Public Library 3 After School 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 7 Author Talks & Lectures 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 12 Book Clubs & Writers Groups Toronto Public Library Board 15 Career & Job Search Help The Toronto Public Library Board meets 17 Computer & Library Training monthly at 6 pm, September through 19 Culture, Arts & Entertainment June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 26 Health & Wellness Meetings are open to the public. 31 History & Genealogy Upcoming Board meetings: 33 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 37 Personal Finance [email protected] 39 Science & Technology Board Members 41 Small Business Councillor Paul Ainslie 42 Branch Map Andrea Geddes Poole Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter (Chair) 44 Branch Hours & Locations Jonathan Hoss 47 Bookmobile Schedule Fenton Jagdeo Jennifer Liu 48 Accessibility Services Strahan McCarten (Vice-Chair) Councillor Gord Perks Alim Remtulla CLOSURES Senior Staff Vickery Bowles, City Librarian Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday Closed Susan Caron, Director, Collections & Membership Services Sunday, April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday Closed Elizabeth Glass, Director, Policy, Planning Monday April 22, 2019 Easter Monday Closed & Performance Management Sunday, May 19, 2019 Scheduled Sunday Closure Closed Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement Monday, May 20, 2019 Victoria Day Closed Bonita See, Director, Digital Services Sunday, June 30, 2019 Scheduled Sunday Closure Closed & Emerging Technologies Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director, Branch Operations & Customer Experience Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer CONNECT WITH US Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Pam Ryan, Director, Service Development torontolibrary torontolibrary & Innovation Paul Trumphour, Director, Transformational Projects Toronto Public Library tpl.ca/enews Jennifer Jones, President,Toronto Public Library Toronto Public Library tpl.ca/blogs Foundation LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Toronto Public Library is situated on Indigenous land and Dish with One Spoon territory. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous nations for their guardianship of this land. ABOUT OUR LIBRARY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • Require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • Provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Job search, training, lifelong learning enjoy culture Author readings, lectures, movies, music and more get access Free Internet, wireless and computers research Print and electronic resources, relax assistance from librarians Quiet places to study and read, comfortable places to hang out. borrow Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up ebooks and more for yours today. If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two play and learn pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca AFTER SCHOOL TEENS Film: Love, Simon Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17 year-old Homework Help Simon Spier it’s a little more complicated. He hasn’t told Homework help in English, French, math, projects and his family or friends that he’s gay and he doesn’t know the exam prep for students in Grades 7-12. Offered by the identity of the anonymous classmate that he’s fallen for Agincourt Community Services Association. online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life changing. Bridlewood Mondays, Apr 1-Jun 17 4-6 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Apr 4 4-6 pm Poetry Saved Our Lives How to Drop a Beat These workshops provide you with mentorship and artistic development opportunities and a platform to showcase We introduce you to the basics of audio recording and the your artistic talent and leadership skills. Come out and work equipment available at the library. with some of the finest young poets the city has to offer Albion Apr 12 5-7 pm and share your work at open mic events. For ages 13-19. Fairview Mondays, Apr 1, 8, 15, 29; May 6, 13 5-7 pm Anime Club Jane/Dundas Mondays, Apr 1, 8, 15, 29; May 6, 13 4-6 pm Enjoy free snacks, watch Anime shows and chat about this Oakwood Village Mondays, Apr 1, 8, 15, 29; May 6, 13 4-6 pm entertaining genre. No prior Anime knowledge is required. Cedarbrae Tuesdays, Apr 2-30 4:30-6:30 pm Runnymede Apr 23 4-5 pm Kennedy/Eglinton Tuesdays, Apr 2-30 4-6 pm Albion Wednesdays, Apr 3-May 1 4-6 pm Video Game Night Richview Wednesdays, Apr 3-May 1 4-6 pm Test your gaming skills on our Wii U and XBOX 360 Flemingdon Park Thursdays, Apr 4-May 2 4-6 pm consoles and challenge your friends. For ages 13-19 Kennedy/Eglinton Tuesdays, May 7-Jun 25 4-6 pm Parliament Street Apr 30, May 28, Jun 25 4-5 pm Digital Coding Workshop Bloor/Gladstone Apr 15, Jun 17 3:30-4:45 pm Learn how to design using code. Our instructor teaches Origami Craft you how to use HTML code, to be safe online, to create websites and much more. No previous experience with Try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of paper code needed. For ages 12-19. Laptops and snacks are folding. A traditional art that has been practiced since provided. In eLearning Lab. Call 416-395-5646 to register. ancient times. Instructions, supplies and refreshments are provided. For ages 13-19. North York Central* Mondays, Wednesdays, Apr 1-May 6 5-7 pm Barbara Frum May 14 4:30-5:30 pm Youth Writing Group Share a novel, short story, play or poem you’re working on with other teens and special guest writers, and get feedback to make your writing stronger. Not sure what to write? We’ve got prompts for that. New writers are always welcome. For teens ages 13-19. Brentwood Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4 4:30-6 pm Northern District Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7,21 4-5:30 pm 3 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 42-46. AFTER SCHOOL TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDS & FAMILIES Eco Kids Club Celebrate Earth Month with environmental activities. Library Paws Club Discover nature artifacts, create recycled crafts and learn Books and animals! Take turns reading stories out loud to how you can help protect our planet. For ages 6-12. certified therapy dogs alongside their trained handlers. Fairview* Apr 5, 12, 26 4-5 pm Improve your reading confidence and make friends with some special furry guests. For ages 6-12. In partnership Bedtime Stories and Crafts with St. John Ambulance and Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Unwind and relax before bedtime. Enjoy bedtime-themed Fairview* Mondays, Apr 1, 8, 15, 29 4-5 pm stories, songs and crafts for children age 6-9. Malvern Fridays, Apr 5-26 5-5:45 pm Pokémon Club Whether you’re a new or experienced Pokémon trainer, Fantasy Adventure Book Club join us as we hunt for Pokémon at the library. Show off Discuss a book and take part in our own fantasy adventure your Pokémon knowledge and hunt for free cards. Bring fun with activities and snacks. your own Pokémon cards to trade, talk about Pokémon and play Pokémon games. Maria A. Shchuka Apr 23, May 21, Jun 18 3:30-4:30 pm Malvern Apr 1 4-5:30 pm Origami Papercraft Leading to Reading Try your hand at origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. For ages 6-12. One-on-one help for children in Grades 1-6 who are having difficulty with reading. Applications for this program are Taylor Memorial May 22 4-5 pm available at the branch. Zumba Kids Gerrard/Ashdale Apr 1 5-6 pm Bloor/Gladstone Apr 2 5:30-7:30 pm Jam out to fun Latin rhythms. No dance experience Mimico Centennial* Tuesdays, Apr 2-Jun 25 4-7 pm required but be ready to break a sweat.
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