PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY JULY — AUGUST 2014
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TD Summer Reading Club Check out details on page 3 What’s New in our collections
NEW ADULT BOOKS
Black Rock: An Masked Innocence The Night Watch When Shadows Fall Wild About Harry Eddie Dougherty Alessandra Torre Sergei J.T. Ellison Linda Lael Miller Mystery Luckyanenko John McFertridge
NEW TEEN BOOKS
Blue Gold Incinerator Sea of Shadows The Break-Up Artist What We Hide Elizabeth Stewart Niall Leonard Kelley Armstrong Philip Siegel Marthe Jocelyn
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Camp Outlook Circus Girl I Can Make That! Outside In Starring Me and You Brenda Baker Clare Pernice Fantastic Crafts for Sarah Ellis Geneviève Côté Kids Mary Wallace
Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch. KIDS SUMMER READING FUN TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY — AUGUST 2014 KIDS SUMMER READING FUN KIDS SUMMER READING FUN Read This summer is packed We have some great programs planned this summer! Find a full IN THIS ISSUE + with lots of reading ideas, listing of our programs at torontopubliclibrary.ca/readingclub games, programs and 2 About Our Programs & Toronto PublicStories Library Under the Stars John Martz Artist Workshops Book Hacking with Ashley Play activities. Join us for some cozy campfire stories Come meet TD SummerPublished Reading Club bySpires Toronto Public Library 3 TD Summer Reading Club and songs underneath the stars. artist extraordinaire! Join Ashley Spires for a fun ‘book- hacking’ maker program. + Find 6out all youBook can do Clubs & Writers Groups Malvern Mondays, July 7-August 11 7 pm Don Mills July 11789 Yonge6:30 pm Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Malvern July 19416-393-7000 2 pm Fairview • torontopubliclibrary.ca July 26 2 pm with the Club at your Inventor’s Club Weston July 26 2 pm Fort York July 28 6:30 pm 9 Career & Job Search Help Love to create things? Join our club Eatonville July 30 6:30 pm library, online, at home for fun activities. Call 416-393-7730 to Bloor/Gladstone AugustToronto 5 6:30 Public pm Library Board Make 11 Computer & Library Training register. Cedarbrae August 16 2 pm Eureka Making and Shaking and when you’re on Locke Tuesdays, July 8-August 12 2 pm Magic Show 14 Culture, Arts & Entertainment Puppet Show: ThreeThe Little Toronto Pigs Public Library Board meets + Entertainer Chris Van Krieken teaches The construction of threemonthly different at 6 pm, September through the go, all summer long. Les trois mousquetaires children about some of the greatest 18 ESL & Newcomers houses by three pigs is tested by a Pièce de théâtre interactive adapté June, at the Torontomakers and shakersReference the world Library, has hungry wolf. known. 21 Health & Wellness pour toute la famille présenté par 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Share DuffleBag Theatre. Partenariat avec Fort York July 16 2 pm Humberwood July 31 2 pm Alliance Française. Auditorium. Meetings are open to the public. 23 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Mad Science: North York Central Tuesdays, 2 pm Lego Club! Up, Up, and Away! 25 Personal Finance July 8-August 12 Come see what you can build. Lego Visit Mad Science at yourUpcoming library. Boardprovided meetings: for use in the building. Room 200. 26 Reading Programs & Storytimes Contact NancyMaria Marshall, A. Shchuka July416-393-7215 31 2 pm Northern District July 21 2 pm = TD Summer28 ReadingScience & Technology Club [email protected] 31 Small Business Board Members 34 Branch Map Preschooler Activities Councillor Paul Ainslie 36 Branch Hours & Locations Children five years old and younger can also join in on the fun. Check your local branch listings forMs. Lindsay Colley 39 Bookmobile Schedule story times, puppet shows, and surprise guests. Councillor Janet Davis Lots of Books! Lots40 of Fun!Accessibility Join Services the Club! Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate) Our local librarians can connect If you’re looking for games, To do list: Mr. Michael Foderick (Chair) kids with great books. activities, projects and jokes then Sign up at your local library you’ve come to the right place! Get your Reading Kit Mr. Cameron Mackay Start Reading Mr. Kevin McGuire Developed by In partnership with CouncillorTitle sponsor Cesar Palacio At your library and online at Mr. Ross Parry CONNECT WITH US tdsummerreadingclub.ca and at torontopubliclibrary.ca/readingclub Councillor Jaye Robinson (Vice Chair)3 Mr. Kenneth Stewart twitter.com/torontolibrary flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary Ms. Andrea Tagalakis Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news Senior Staff Anne Bailey, Acting City Librarian youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections pinterest.com/torontolibrary Management & City-Wide Services Ron Dyck, Director, Information HOLIDAY CLOSURES Technology & Facilities Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Canada Day Closed Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Monday, August 4, 2014 Simcoe Day Closed Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Linda Mackenzie, Director, Research & Reference Libraries Paul Trumphour, Acting Director, Policy, THANK YOU Planning & E-Service Delivery
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1 ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS & TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDS SUMMER About our programs READING FUN We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city.
Except where indicated, most are: free ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS require no r &egistration TORONTO PUBLIC provide all materialsLIBRARY (look for * for those that do) and supplies generally an hour long
To get details about a program or to search for more: Go online Call us Visit a branch FEATURED PROGRAMS at torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs at Answerline 416-393-7131 Just ask staff for help About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information — your library card gives you TD Summer Reading Club is back with a new and Kids can also check out free access to all materials, programs, events and resources in any of our branches exciting ‘Maker’ theme! We’re calling on kids to visit the tdsummerreadingclub.ca and online at torontopubliclibrary.ca library and join other kids all summer long to invent, anytime to play fun games, create, hack, tinker, innovate, and of course, read. find exciting books and learn fascinating facts! With a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter When kids join the Club, they get with job search help, training and some really cool things – The program runs from lifelong learning a specially-themed Maker Notebook, July 1 – August 31 at all enjoy culture a Club magazine or activity book library branches. at author readings, lectures, movie and really cool stickers they earn nights, music concerts and more everytime they read. relax in quiet, comfortable spaces to study, SEE PAGE 4, 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION read and hang out borrow bestselling books, DVDs, CDs, e-books, We have something for everyone. online research tools and more Explore and enjoy everything we have to offer.
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about our programs + Accessibility Services pages.indd 1 11/22/12 4:07 PM KIDS SUMMER READING FUN TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY — AUGUST 2014 KIDS SUMMER READING FUN KIDS SUMMER READING FUN Read This summer is packed We have some great programs planned this summer! Find a full + with lots of reading ideas, listing of our programs at torontopubliclibrary.ca/readingclub games, programs and Stories Under the Stars John Martz Artist Workshops Book Hacking with Ashley Play activities. Join us for some cozy campfire stories Come meet TD Summer Reading Club Spires and songs underneath the stars. artist extraordinaire! Join Ashley Spires for a fun ‘book- hacking’ maker program. + Find out all you can do Malvern Mondays, July 7-August 11 7 pm Don Mills July 11 6:30 pm Malvern July 19 2 pm Fairview July 26 2 pm with the Club at your Inventor’s Club Weston July 26 2 pm Fort York July 28 6:30 pm Love to create things? Join our club Eatonville July 30 6:30 pm library, online, at home for fun activities. Call 416-393-7730 to Bloor/Gladstone August 5 6:30 pm Make register. Cedarbrae August 16 2 pm Eureka Making and Shaking and when you’re on Locke Tuesdays, July 8-August 12 2 pm Magic Show Puppet Show: Three Little Pigs + Entertainer Chris Van Krieken teaches The construction of three different the go, all summer long. Les trois mousquetaires children about some of the greatest houses by three pigs is tested by a Pièce de théâtre interactive adapté makers and shakers the world has hungry wolf. pour toute la famille présenté par known. Share DuffleBag Theatre. Partenariat avec Fort York July 16 2 pm Humberwood July 31 2 pm Alliance Française. Auditorium. Mad Science: North York Central Tuesdays, 2 pm Lego Club! Up, Up, and Away! July 8-August 12 Come see what you can build. Lego Visit Mad Science at your library. provided for use in the building. Room 200. Maria A. Shchuka July 31 2 pm = TD Summer Reading Club Northern District July 21 2 pm
Preschooler Activities Children five years old and younger can also join in on the fun. Check your local branch listings for story times, puppet shows, and surprise guests. Lots of Books! Lots of Fun! Join the Club! Our local librarians can connect If you’re looking for games, To do list: kids with great books. activities, projects and jokes then Sign up at your local library you’ve come to the right place! Get your Reading Kit Start Reading Developed by In partnership with Title sponsor At your library and online at
tdsummerreadingclub.ca and at torontopubliclibrary.ca/readingclub 35 JULY - AUGUST 2014 BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS Discuss your favourite stories with others or BOOK CLUBS & try your hand at TEENS creating your own. Teen Writers Group WRITERS GROUPS Visit Toronto Public Library’s Creative writers looking to meet other teen writers. Share your writing with other teens who love to write. New writers new reference collection of books are always welcome. Program takes place in Room 2/3. for and about children and teens North York Central July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 28 4:30 pm with disabilities
Teen Fanfiction Writers Coalition Are you an avid fanfiction writer who loves sharing Participants in the annual Young Voices stories and getting feedback? Teen writers of all levels are conference held at North York Central Library welcome to attend. Original writing is encouraged too. Share the Cedarbrae* July 25, August 29 4:30 pm joy of ADULTS KIDS & FAMILIES Kids Book Club reading Do you love reading or do you hate it? Either way, you’ll Book Clubs enjoy our new book club just for you. Discover a new book in its Come and participate in stimulating conversation. Club members select a different every month by chatting, winning battles, playing games and by challenging the librarian. For ages 8-12. many forms book to discuss for their next get-together. Some clubs select their books based Fort York July 16, August 20 4 pm on specific genres or group interests (such as non-fiction, mystery or classic). The Albion July 29 4:30 pm following are just a few of the many book clubs we have across the city. To find out The IBBY Collection at North York Central if your branch has one, how you can join it and suggest book titles and authors, call Parent/Child Book Club Library offers: Calling all children ages 9 to 12 and their mother, father, or visit your local branch. • A variety of books for hands-on grandmother, grandfather, or caregiver to join our monthly experiences in the library family book club. One book per month. • Unique tactile and textile books Call the branch for their booklist. Some may Bloor/Gladstone* August 25 7 pm Play Reading Group • Special formats such as Blissymbolics, have copies of the books selected for reading Everyone takes a part and reads along. Picture Communication Symbols, Braille and already set aside for you to borrow. sign language Yorkville Tuesdays, July 8-August 26 7 pm • Reference service including Book a Librarian Feminist Book Discussion Group Toronto Writers Co-Operative Book Clubs & Writers appointments Older Women’s Network invites women, midlife and older, A writers community offering weekly workshops, guest • Titles in over 40 languages to share views and ideas about selected books. Program authors, member readings, open mic and publications Groups in Other takes place in Room 2/3 at North York Central and Room • Group visits and tours — your opportunity to polish, publish and perform your 224 at Northern District. work. Program takes place in the Beeton auditorium. Languages North York Central July 2, August 6 1:30 pm North York Central Library Toronto Reference July 10, 24; August 7, 21 6:30 pm Northern District July 16, August 20 2 pm 5120 Yonge St. | Children’s Department Cantonese Book Club Ashdale Writers Group Poetry Circle Join fellow book lovers to discuss contemporary Chinese Collection for Bring a piece of writing to share in our supportive Young People Drop in and share and discuss diverse collections of poetry. literature. with Disabilities environment for review and comment. Talk about your Agincourt* July 3, August 7 1:30 pm Parkdale July 2, August 6 7 pm process and tell your story as a writer.
Gerrard/Ashdale July 12, 26; August 9, 23 10:30 am For more information, visit: Memoir Writing Group Une Causerie Littéraire Share your experiences and develop your writing style. East End Writers Group Venez découvrir votre prochain coup-de-coeur durant torontopubliclibrary.ca/ibby cette discussion de romans classiques, contemporains, et Lillian H. Smith Mondays, July 7-August 25 2 pm Read your fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama and graphiques. receive constructive criticism. Bring extra copies. This group Memoir Writing for Seniors is led by editor and author Sharon Crawford. Toronto Reference July 21 7 pm Share, discuss and write. S. Walter Stewart July 30 7 pm
Cliffcrest July 8, 22; August 5, 19 1 pm
6 torontopubliclibrary.ca 7 * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Connect with job counsellors, employment CAREER & JOB agencies and a wealth of Audiobooks SEARCH HELP career-related resources. A great way to enjoy family road trips together
A variety of career and job search books and other tools are available at branches throughout the city
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Employment Café Social Media Networking Community agencies provide information on job search A facilitator from Goodwill Employment Services discusses support, job postings and community information. how social media offers various online technology tools that enable job seekers to communicate through the Centennial Tuesdays, July 8-August 26 1 pm Internet to share career-related information. torontopubliclibrary.ca/downloads Meet a Recruiter Albert Campbell* July 23 2 pm Learn what recruiters are looking for in potential employees. With guest speaker Lorena Perry, an account The Labour Market executive with People to Go. Program takes place in the Find out facts and figures on the labour market and trends Beeton auditorium. that could affect your occupation. This workshop provides you with the most current information and resources for Toronto Reference July 9 1 pm various careers. LinkedIn Albert Campbell* August 27 2 pm Find out how LinkedIn can help you with your career search using tools and groups, searching jobs and Adult literacy companies and maintaining your profile. For the program at North York Central, you must have an existing LinkedIn account to attend. Don’t have a LinkedIn account? Come to services the Toronto Reference Library program and we’ll help set you up with one. TO more programs in What’s On: We provide free one-on-one tutoring to English-speaking North York Central* July 10 2 pm • Book Clubs & Writers Group, page 6. adults in basic reading, writing and math, in a safe, Toronto Reference* August 25 6 pm • Health & Wellness, page 21. welcoming environment. Job Search at Your Fingertips • Science & Technology, page 28. Find out about the resources we have to help you with • Small Business, page 31. If you know someone we can help, ask them to contact us your job search. To register, call 416-395-5613. Program at 416-395-5555 or show them our video at takes place in the Learning Centre. North York July 17, August 21 2 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/adultliteracy
9 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Learn more about using ARE YOU NEW TO CANADA? computer applications, COMPUTER & online resources and Improve Your Workplace Communication Skills LIBRARY TRAINING research databases. Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) A computer training class taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres FREE Workplace Communication Courses Prior Workplace Experience Required Computer basics at your library BUSINESS These popular programs are ongoing and are offered in most of our branches and library Learning Centres across Toronto. Space is limited and registration PRACTICAL COURSES may be required. For more information, dates, times and locations, call or visit EARLY CHILDHOOD your local branch. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. • Understand Canadian workplace culture EDUCATION • Learn to network BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS EMAIL AND SOCIAL NETWORKING • Improve speaking, listening & pronunciation If you have little or no computer experience, these Find out how to connect online with your first email HEALTH SCIENCES programs can help you get familiar with a computer, its account or through social networking websites. • Develop soft skills mouse and its keyboard – as well as introduce you to the Internet. Email Made Easy Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Wikis and Blogs Move That Mouse STARTS: Web Basics I INTRODUCTION TO E-BOOKS April 2014 – March 2015 SKILLED TRADES Computer Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse Discover how to access Toronto Public Library’s e-book (Contact us for start dates) Computer Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web collections. Download ebooks to e-readers and mobile Seniors’ Drop-in devices, or stream them to a computer.
Ebook Basics PHONE: 1-877-572- OSLT (6758) INTERNET AND LIBRARY RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY Expand your online research skills by using Internet WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT EMAIL: [email protected] and library content. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are required and general knowledge of the Internet is Learn the basics of how to edit and format, create tables WEBSITE: www.co-oslt.org recommended for these programs: and presentations using Microsoft Office 2010.
Web Basics II: Search engines Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File * Candidates are permanent residents or protected persons who have intermediate-level English (CLB 6 to 8) Web Basics III: Mastering search engine features Word Basics Part II: Formatting Research Skills Excel Basics Researching Magazines and Journals Online PowerPoint Basics Your City of Toronto on the Web
11 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. COMPUTER & LIBRARY TRAINING TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ebooks, E-Magazines, Digital Music and Videos E-Magazine Basics One-on-one training to learn how to download ebooks, Learn to download e-magazines using the library’s Zinio e-magazines, music and videos to your computer, e-reader collection. This is a hands-on instructional session, which or mobile device. includes signing up for an account with the service.
Port Union* Thursdays, July 3-August 28 2 pm North York Central July 26, August 30 10 am
Weaving Memoirs on the Web Photoshop II Work with a talented young person to help you create Learn new tools in Photoshop by altering photographs. a free blog on the Internet using your own words and Prepare graphics and design a magazine cover. Rotate, digitized photos. For ages 50 and up. You must be able to scale and distort. Prerequisite: Photoshop I. Online attend all four sessions. registration required, visit tpl.ca/dihprograms.
Albert Campbell* Tuesdays, July 8-29 1:30 pm Toronto Reference July 26 10 am August 12 2 pm Research Skills Research strategies, including the library book collections Blogging Basics and online journal and magazine articles. Keyboarding Set up an account, create a blog and begin writing posts. skills required. Bring your library card. Toronto Reference* July 28 6 pm Toronto Reference* July 8, August 1 10 am August 15 10 am
Website Design I Photo Editing Acquire the skills to create a simple and basic website Learn how to use GIMP (a free image editor) to touch up which includes text, hyperlinks, photos and more. Software your photos. Fix issues such as red eye and colour balance. used: Dreamweaver. Online registration required, visit Fort York* July 31 7 pm Car problems? tpl.ca/dihprograms. Toronto Reference July 10 6 pm Photo Sharing Made Easy August 13 10 am Work with a talented young person to learn about The library can help Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and more. Bring your digitized Photoshop I pictures. For ages 50 and up. You must be able to attend all Scan documents and photos to email as attachments, four sessions. design business cards and letterheads. Hands-on instruction Albert Campbell* Thursdays, August 7-28 6 pm on Photoshop. Online registration required, visit For the everyday things we need — health advice, homework and tpl.ca/dihprograms. HTML and CSS Toronto Reference July 12 10 am job search help, language learning, even car repairs — Learn how websites are created and the underlying code August 5 2 pm of the Internet. Using just a text editor, create a simple your virtual library is there for you anytime, anywhere. webpage with content, hyperlinks and images. Website Design II Fort York* August 9 2 pm Go behind the code in Dreamweaver and apply HTML Access online magazines, newspapers and directories like to create online forms, payment buttons and interactive Python for Pi elements. Prerequisite: Website Design I. Online Consumer Reports, The Globe and Mail, Mango Language Learning, registration required, visit tpl.ca/dihprograms. Create simple programs using the computer programming language, Python. Using a Raspberry Pi computer, learn Naxos Music, Kids InfoBits and Chilton’s Auto Repair — Toronto Reference July 17 6 pm about variables, functions and IF statements. August 27 10 am Fort York* August 23 2 pm all free, with your library card. Publisher Basics Create a sign, calendar and design a newsletter using Available 24/7 at templates from Microsoft Publisher. Prerequisite: Word, PowerPoint or Excel. Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more torontopubliclibrary.ca/databases all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Toronto Reference* July 21 10 am upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. August 7 6 pm
12 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JULY - AUGUST 2014 CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Expand your horizons CULTURE, ARTS & with concerts, exhibits, KIDS & FAMILIIES discussions and more. ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHTIME PROGRAMS Movies Just for Kids Brown bag it and enjoy free programs and G-rated, new releases and classics for kids and the whole musical performances while you eat. family. Don’t forget to bring a snack! Call the branch to find out what’s playing.
Barbara Frum Wednesdays, July 2-August 27 2 pm Chamber Music Recital Cliffcrest Wednesdays, Fridays, July 2-August 8 2 pm Toronto Reference July 4 12:10 pm Maria A. Shchuka Thursdays, July 3-August 21 2 pm Evelyn Gregory Fridays, July 4-August 15 2 pm A dance and drumming Internet TV with XBMC Taylor Memorial Fridays, July 4-August 22 2 pm performance at the library Toronto Reference July 8 12:10 pm Port Union Mondays, July 7-August 25 2 pm in celebration of Aboriginal Malvern July 11, August 8 6 pm Month Jazz and Avant-Garde Music Steeles July 19, August 16 11 am Toronto Reference July 11 12:10 pm York Woods July 28, August 25 4 pm Albion August 2 2 pm ADULTS The Wine Doctor Recommends Summer Drinks! North York Central July 16 12:10 pm Puppet Show: Three Little Fishies and the Big Bad Shark
Early Music for Recorder and Historical Flutes A puppet show followed by a craft activity presented by Movies at the Library ArtStarts. Toronto Reference July 18 12:10 pm Beat the heat with free admission to new releases, classics, Oakwood Village July 2 2 pm foreign films and documentaries. Don’t forget to bring a Music for Clarinet snack. Call the branch to find out what’s playing. Toronto Reference July 25 12:10 pm Talking Stick North York Fridays, July 4-August 29 2 pm Storytelling with the use of a talking stick. Children make Port Union Mondays, July 7-August 25 6 pm their own talking sticks to take home. For ages 6-10. Runnymede July 8 5:15 pm Movies with Risa Shuman Port Union July 9 2 pm Toronto Reference Tuesdays, July 8-August 26 2 pm Sanderson July 9, August 13 5 pm Get ready! Films introduced by Risa Shuman, CBC Sunday Edition film commentator and former TVOntario Saturday Night at the Puppet Show: The Name of the Tree Don Mills July 11, August 8 2 pm OktOberfest Mimico Centennial July 17, August 21 2 pm Movies senior producer. A retelling of this fable. A group of animals searching for Palmerston July 17, August 14 6 pm is waitinG fOr yOu! Runnymede July 16, August 20 6 pm food find a tree with fruit but are unable to reach the Albert Campbell July 18, August 15 2 pm German intensive courses July 2 - July 31 branches unless they know the name of the tree. Which one S. Walter Stewart July 23, August 20 2 pm Author Reading: John Kenny remembers its name? Groups must register at 416-393-7653. John Kenny, a captain and 25-year Fire Department veteran, Sanderson July 15 2 pm Mimico Film Club reads from his novel, The Spark, and discusses the challenges For film buffs interested in thought-provoking and quality of incorporating real life experiences into fiction. Shine On! Workshop cinema from documentaries to shorts to feature films, and Beaches July 23 7 pm A hands-on workshop to help school-age children explore everything in between. the fascinating world of celebrations. Throughout the year Mimico Centennial July 8, August 5 6 pm Louise Penny and around the globe, people use light – candles, bonfires, lanterns and fireworks – to celebrate special occasions. This Bestselling author Louise Penny returns with her newest Canada’s Shock Doc? Lewis R. Yealland and his Shell- workshop is activity-based, with participants creating their Chief Inspector Gamache novel, The Long Way Home. With own individual crafts. All supplies provided. Shocked Second World War Patients former CBC Radio host Mary Lou Finlay. Free tickets are University of Toronto professor emeritus Dennis Duffy required at torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon starting four Northern Elms July 24 2 pm discusses the military career of Dr. Lewis Ralph Yealland, weeks before the event. Program takes place in the Bram & Kennedy/Eglinton August 19 2 pm lauded psychiatrist who practised at the Queen’s Square Bluma Appel Salon. hospital in London during the Great War, where severely photo: colourbox.de Mystic Drumz Toronto Reference August 25 7 pm disturbed soldiers were sent for treatment, and examines www.goethe.de/torontocourses A fabulous music adventure to the world of Marshmallow the later — and unjust — demolition of his reputation. Island. This safari show delights children of all ages. Program takes place in the auditorium. To register, call TEENS 416-395-5660. Sanderson August 16 2 pm Teen Flicks! North York Central July 15 7 pm Movies for ages 14 and up. Don’t forget to bring a snack! Super Sarah Magic Show
S. Walter Stewart July 18 2 pm Toronto magician Super Sarah provides an unforgettable Barbara Frum July 31, August 28 6:30 pm experience with her high energy magic and comedy show. Oakwood Village August 20 2 pm
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Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at select branches throughout the city. For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits. Diana Thorneycroft,
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Group of Seven Awkward Moments Deer Park Oakwood Village Deer Park Oakwood Village Unveiled The Persistence Painting with Light The Bajan Series by Adriana Monti of Falling Off His by Bob Strupat – Two Long Arms Penny-Farthing Empty by Maureen by Dan Philips Da Silva Don Mills Don Mills Richview (Davis Strait), 2007. Courtesy of Michael Gibson Gallery. Gibson Michael of Courtesy 2007. Strait), (Davis Liquidity Richview Oil Paintings Arthropodium: by Kathy Toth Fenestration: by John Rzewuski Portraits Up Close An Exploration of by Michael the Experiences Battenberg of Migratory Runnymede Fairview Songbirds in Fairview All of Them Toronto Trace of Light Luminous Frost by Jenny Tang by Christine by Thomas Lee, by Victoria Wong Walker Sang Yon Han, Runnymede Junghee Kim, John “SQUARE” Park, Veronica Lee Collection S. Walter Stewart Leaside and Binna Choi by Maria Sucre Zoo Leaside Valued by Magda The Forgotten Commodities Kaczmarek Farmers by Alana S. Walter Stewart by Barry Hodgert Boltwood Paintings by Benjamin Woodside Square Mimico Centennial Zwicker Strange Stories High Park Tree Mimico Centennial The enduring pull of the Arctic Surrenders Alice in by Laura Thipphawong by Lisa Murzin Wonderland A unique exhibition featuring TD Bank Group’s collection of Woodside Square Collection contemporary Canadian art and Toronto Public Library’s Searching for by Jan Dolby White Cloud Yorkville North York Central special collections of Arctic art and artifact. Art from The Heart Mountain North York Central Stories in by Carol Soo Lum Woodcut Prints EXHIBIT by Charisse Photography torontopubliclibrary.ca/tdgallery SPONSOR Marquez by Madina by Janine Yorkville Turdieva Lindgren MAY 17 – JULY 19, 2014 Invisible Cities by Matthew Fung Northern District Havana Night Northern District Photography Pale Rainbow by Liban Yusu by Kiomars Amir-Khosravi TD Gallery Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St. (north of Bloor St.) JULY - AUGUST 2014 ESL & NEWCOMERS
Find ESL classes, conversation circles and Canada My New Home: Literature, Art, Culture and ESL & materials in your own Traditions language to help you get Read and talk about Canada and its culture. settled in your new home. NEWCOMERS Centennial Mondays, July 7-August 25 6 pm do you have a Career Help for Internationally Educated Accountants Alastair Hobson of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada speaks about what you need to know to help you paw find work in Canada. Program takes place in the Beeton Many quiet spaces are available auditorium. for individual and group learning Toronto Reference July 23 1 pm Power Interview 1. License your pet. ADULTS F. Aqila Hanseer-Rizvi, Resource and Information Coordinator at Dixon Hall discusses the interview process English Language Class English Conversation Circle and how to prepare yourself. Program takes place in the 2. Become a member Classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to help Practise your skills, make new friends and learn about Beeton auditorium. you with your English language skills and to learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years of age and have Toronto Reference August 13 1 pm Canadian culture. This program also helps students get landed immigrant or refugee status to participate. of the BluePaw ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Co-sponsored with community agencies and/or Citizenship Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation - a test that is for university admission. Programs are by & Immigration Canada. program. A Toronto District School Board representatives discusses Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District Flemingdon Park* Thursdays, July 3-August 28 6:30 pm what it means to be a citizen, what to expect from the School Board. Ongoing registration. Call the branch to Thorncliffe* Tuesdays, July 8-August 26 1 pm test, a Register at 416-395-5660.nd how to prepare using find out what class levels are offered. There is no day care Wednesdays, July 9-August 27 4:30 pm the Discover Canada study guide. Bring your permanent 3. Enjoy the savings! offered. North York Central Wednesdays, July 9-August 27 6 pm resident card. To register, call 416-395-5660. Dawes Road* Tuesday-Thursday, July 2-August 28 9:30 am North York Central August 19 6 pm North York Central* Monday-Friday, July 2-25 9 am TOEFL & IELTS Preparation Malvern* Tuesday-Thursday, July 2-24 9:30 am Ongoing free test preparation sessions by a trained Writing a Winning Résumé experienced tutor for Test of English as a Foreign Laguage “Two paws up F. Aqila Hanseer-Rizvi, Resource and Information Canadian Citizenship Workshops (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System Coordinator at Dixon Hall discusses different types of for BluePaw!” This workshop helps you learn about Canadian history, (IELTS). - every pet in Toronto résumés and how to write one that will get you that job. government, symbols, geography and more. Thorncliffe Fridays, July 4-August 29 6 pm Program takes place in the Beeton auditorium. Agincourt* Thursdays, July 3-31 6:30 pm Toronto Reference August 27 1 pm Woodside Square July 5, 12 10:30 am Newcomer Women’s Support Group Newcomer women are invited to share and learn about Information for Newcomers Discover Canada Citizenship Education Mentoring one another’s experiences in a welcoming environment. COSTI provides assistance in settling into your new Circle Gain knowledge and discuss important issues relevant to community; including information on employment, newcomer women. A 10-session program with CultureLink for landed education, health resources and housing. Program takes immigrants and convention refugees, ages 19 and older Agincourt July 5 2 pm place in Room 2/3. with LINC level 4 and up. Small group setting with experienced and trained mentors. Discuss material from ESL Reading Circle North York Central August 29 1 pm the Discover Canada booklet. For North York Central, call 416-588-6288, Ext. 220 to register. Practise your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. Burrows Hall Thursdays, July 3-September 4 6 pm Toronto Reference Tuesdays, July 8-September 9 6 pm Albion July 7, 14 4:30 pm North York Central Mondays, August 11-October 27 6 pm Toronto Reference July 11 2 pm toronto.ca/bluepaw Canada My New Home: Steps to English Fluency Meet and Speak Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Discuss different topics about Canadian life, culture and Practise and improve your English conversation skills all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for traditions. discussing different topics. Special guest speakers are upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. invited from time to time. Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, July 3-August 28 4 pm Centennial Mondays, July 7-August 25 10 am
18 torontopubliclibrary.ca 19 * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Participate in classes, workshops and lectures HEALTH & that explore a variety of ways to keep healthy in WELLNESS mind, body and spirit.
Bellydancing at Woodside Square Branch
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Wellness Programs in Other Languages A Healthy Aging Brain: Contributing Life Style Make new friends, share ideas and learn how to keep Factors fit to become a happier and healthier you. For Chinese Dr. Emily Nalder, from Rotman Research Institute, describes seniors (July 3, August 7) and Mandarin speakers (July 23, functional changes linked to aging and how aspects of our August 27) at Steeles Branch. For Tamil seniors (July 23, lifestyle, such as diet, sleep and exercise habits contribute August 27) at Bridlewood Branch. Call the branch for more to brain health. Dr. Nalder is an occupational therapist information. and has expertise in brain injury rehabilitation. Presented Steeles July 3, August 7 1 pm in partnership with Baycrest. Program takes place in the July 23, August 27 9:30 am Beeton auditorium. Bridlewood July 23, August 27 11 am Toronto Reference August 11 1 pm
Plant Medicine in the City A herbalist talks about the plant medicine growing in TEENS our city gardens, parks and wild places. In this workshop, identify locally-grown medicinal plants and learn about how to use them safely for food and medicine. Red Cross Babysitting Course
Queen/Saulter July 10 6:30 pm This all-day course teaches you how to safely babysit As an internationally trained professional who is new to infants and young children. It covers diapering, feeding, Canada, achieving career success is very important. To help Diabetes Prevention age-appropriate activities, household safety and basic you bridge the gap into the Canadian workforce, Humber offers First Aid. Receive your Red Cross Babysitting Certificate on a variety of programs and services that will give you the skills A Toronto Public Health nurse talks about diabetes, its completion of the course. For ages 11-15. signs and symptoms, and how to reduce your risk. you need, and the skills that employers want. Don Mills July 12 9 am Downsview* July 17 2 pm Benefit from our advising service, and gain the competitive Film: The Fruit Hunters edge with our language and bridging programs. A documentary examining culture, history and geography to show how intertwined we are with the fruits we TO our health & wellness blog eat. Our guides are fruit fanatics such as movie star Bill newtocanada.humber.ca Pullman, whose obsession leads him on a crusade to create torontopubliclibrary.ca/healthandwellness a community orchard in the Hollywood Hills. This film challenges the way we look at what we eat and how we view our relationship to the natural world. Program takes Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more place in the auditorium. all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for North York Central July 30 6:30 pm upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.
21 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Feed your fun side. Start with an inexpensive hobby, HOBBIES, CRAFTS create art with professional New Smoke-Free artists or just relax with & GAMES any of our other leisure Areas in City Parks activities.
Goblins on Magic Bazaar, a display from one of many kids’ programs, St. James Town Branch
ADULTS Storygami: The Library’s Origami Club Knitting Circle Our friends from the University of Toronto’s club F.O.L.D. Bring your wool and knitting needles and knit all sorts of (Fly with Origami, Learn to Dream) help you become things, while learning new patterns along the way. Whether you play sports, spend time at a the origami master you always wanted to be. Try it out, Flemingdon Park Thursdays, July 3-August 28 6 pm learn something new and show your friends. All ages are swimming beach or watch Shakespeare in the Annette Street Saturdays, July 5-19 10 am welcome.
park, you’re now protected from exposure to Cedarbrae Mondays, July 7-August 25 5 pm Lillian H. Smith July 5, August 2 2 pm second-hand smoke by a municipal bylaw. Perth/Dupont Tuesdays, July 8-August 6:30 pm Chess in the Library The following outdoor spaces in City parks are Join us for chess, featuring CFC- and CMA-rated games, now smoke-free: TEENS & KIDS casual chess, beginner lessons, chess puzzle competitions, • Sports fields simultaneous exhibitions by masters and much more. For Call of Gamers: Teen Video Game Nights ages 10 and up. • Skateboard or BMX parks Drop in for a night of fun and video games including Malvern Saturdays, July 5-August 30 10:30 am • Ski and snowboard hills games for Wii, PS3 and XBox 360. Get Crafty Wednesdays • Swimming pools or decks Malvern Thursdays, July 3-August 28 6:15 pm Get creative with a variety of paper projects including • Covered picnic shelters or gazebos Chess Clubs paper weaving, a dream catcher and fish puppets. For ages • Theatre spaces Improve your math skills and critical thinking with chess. 6-12. For ages 6-18. Oakwood Village Wednesdays, July 9-August 13 2 pm • Swimming beaches Oakwood Village Thursdays, July 3-August 21 2 pm Tween Thursday • Waiting areas or service lines Barbara Frum* Fridays, July 11-August 15 2 pm Make new friends and share some laughs while making For more information about smoking bylaws, Board Games at the Library wearable jewelry, designing T-shirts, creating cool origami second-hand smoke and resources to quit Test your board game skills on some old classics and new figures and dazzling duct-tape wallets and pencil cases. For smoking, call 311 or visit toronto.ca/health. favourites. For ages 6-12. ages 8-16. Sanderson Thursdays, July 3-August 7 7 pm Barbara Frum July 10 1:30 pm Cigarette butts are toxic and release harmful toxins into the July 29 2 pm ground and our water supply. If you smoke, please don’t litter Jane/Dundas Fridays, July 4-August 8 2 pm Summer Fun cigarette butts. Humber Summit July 10, 11; August 8 2 pm Drop in for video gaming, Lego and more. For ages 6-12. Maria A. Shchuka July 14, 28; August 18 2 pm Oakwood Village Tuesdays, July 15-August 19 2 pm Fort York August 13 2 pm
22 torontopubliclibrary.ca 23 * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. HOBBIES, CRAFTS & GAMES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Get professional advice and resources at our free Duct Tape Wallets and Accessories PERSONAL seminars, workshops and Duct tape now comes in some pretty cool colours. It is also Summer Reading with one-on-one sessions. super durable. Come and make stuff with us. For ages 9-19. FINANCE Cedarbrae* July 23 2 pm Evergreen Authors
Make Your Own Comic Ontario Library Association invites you to read Find out how comics are made and then try your hand at Evergreen-nominated books and help choose a a couple of different styles. For ages 6-12. Groups must winner. Sign up at these participating branches. Read register. the books and in the fall, meet the authors, take part in discussions and vote for your favourite. Contact Sanderson* August 12 2 pm these participating branches for author readings and voting dates: Personal finance resources and specialized staff are available at both Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library Alderwood Annette Street Brentwood Eatonville Mimico Centennial Richview Runnymede ADULTS
Estate Planning The Evergreen Award is part of the Learn all about the importance of planning well and Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Ontario Library Association’s popular protecting beneficiaries from bad decisions. all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for Forest of Reading™ award program. TO more programs in What’s On: upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. Toronto Reference July 16 1:30 pm August 20 6 pm • Book Clubs & Writers Groups, page 6. Fairview July 22 6 pm • Career & Job Search Help, page 9. Investment Planning • Computer & Library Training, page 11. A financial advisor talks about RRSP management • Culture, Arts & Entertainment, page 14. strategies, market fluctuations, risks to your retirement • Health & Wellness, page 21. Follow Toronto plan, income splitting strategies, minimizing your tax bill in retirement, investing outside of RRSPs and ensuring you • Science & Technology, page 28. Public Library on are earning the most tax-preferred type of income. • Small Business, page 31. Fairview July 17 6 pm
Explore our city and Doing research? nation’s past with unique Need to find library information and rare images from our Special Collections. or help with ebooks? Browse sta -picked Book a free 30 to 60 minute booklists and borrow items to inspire you at appointment with our staff. home and in life. book a librarian pinterest.com/torontolibrary Ask our staff or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/librarian
24 torontopubliclibrary.ca 25 * Call or visit the branch to register. JULY - AUGUST 2014 READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES Discover the joy of READING PROGRAMS reading in librarian-led classes and workshops. Summer Storytime Reading Programs & Stories, songs and rhymes for age 5 and under with parent & STORYTIMES or caregiver. Storytimes in French Oakwood Village Fridays, July 4-August 22 10:30 am Danforth/Coxwell* July 11, 25; August 8 2 pm Mireille Messier Learning Through Play Venez écouter Mireille Messier, l’auteure du nouvel album, Drop-in activities include pre-reading, arts and crafts for La salade de César. Pour enfants de 5 à 10 ans. Listen to preschool children. Mireille Messier, author of the new book, La salade de César. For ages 5-10. Cliffcrest Saturdays, July 5-16 10 am Woodside Square* July 2 2 pm Enjoying a performance at Baby Sign Downsview July 8 2 pm Albert Campbell Branch Don Mills July 10 2 pm Boost your baby’s speech and language development. This unique music program combines actions, songs and nursery Philippe Flahaut KIDS & FAMILIES rhymes with gestures derived from sign language for hearing babies from birth to 18 months. Chansons traditionnelles de la France et du Québec. Pour enfants de 5 à 10 ans. Traditional French songs from Maria A. Shchuka Mondays, July 8-August 19 10:30 am Quebec and France. For ages 5-10. Baby Time Friendship Circle Kennedy/Eglinton July 9 2 pm Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies Fairview July 23 2 pm from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. An eight-week program for ages 7-9 focusing on building social skills. Njacko Backo Toddler Time Centennial* Tuesdays, Thursdays, July 8-August 28 1 pm Musique et contes d’Afrique. Music and stories from Africa. Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to Agincourt July 18 2 pm 3 years with their parents or caregivers. Stories in the Park Beaches July 24 2 pm Stories, music, finger plays and other interactive fun Preschool Time outdoors. Bring your own blanket. If it rains, the program will not be offered. Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with Over 1000 rare and historical children’s their parents or caregivers. High Park Thursdays, July 10-31 10 am books from the Osborne Collection of Early Numeracy for Preschoolers Children's books will be digitized for Family Time universal access, thanks to a gift from the Encourage a lifelong love of math through stories, songs Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and Estate of Thomas James Winston Taylor. and rhymes. under with their parents or caregivers. Maria A. Shchuka Thursdays, July 10-August 14 10:30 am tplfoundation.ca Pyjama Time Stories and Crafts Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. For kids of all ages. Northern Elms Saturdays, July 12-26 2 pm
Storytimes For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to These programs are for children birth to five torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some branches have limited space and require pre-registration. years old and their parents or caregivers. Math. Reading. Confidence.
They encourage a lifelong love of reading, To find out more about our Ready for Reading www.kumon.ca 800-ABC-MATH build reading readiness in children, programs and services, visit and show parents and caregivers how torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading to help their child get ready for reading.
26 torontopubliclibrary.ca 27 * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Expand your mind and learn more about the world SCIENCE & around you in a variety of TECHNOLOGY lectures and discussions.
Make. Learn. Play. Print Your Own Book MAKER PROGRAMS With Digital Technology at the Library Unleash your imagination at our two Self-publish your own high quality Digital Innovation Hubs this summer ADULTS KIDS & FAMILIES paperback book, cookbook, memoir or journal Fort York Branch 3D Printer Certification Makers Club (colour cover and black & white pages) at a reasonable price with Asquith Press, Toronto Reference Library We show you how to use a 3D printer, how to prepare Children of all ages are invited to explore their a 3D design file for print, how to use the equipment imagination. Toronto Public Library’s new Join us for programs, classes and demos properly and safely. Humber Summit Thursdays, July 3-August 28 6 pm book-printing service. for users of all ages — including: Fort York* July 2, 8, 21; August 6, 21 7 pm Intro to 3D design and printing July 19, 30; August 16, 26 11 am K’Nex Club We provide online book templates, design Building projects for school-age children and teens. software, workshops and knowledgeable staff Intro to 3D Design to answer your questions. Video green screen and editing Northern Elms Fridays, July 4-August 29 3:30 pm Design simple 3D objects and prepare them for printing. Explore the applications Autodesk 123D Design, OpenSCAD Lego Fun DJ-ing and sound art and Sculptris and get a hands-on demo of each. Builders, use your imagination and creativity to Toronto Reference July 5, August 16 10 am construct awesome Lego structures. For ages 6-12. Green Screen for Beginners Maria A. Shchuka July 7, 21; August 11 2 pm Port Union Fridays, July 11-August 22 2 pm Digital Innovation Hub staff instruct you on how to ASQUITH Queen/Saulter July 17, August 21 4 pm use a video camera and a green screen to create video footage at fun and far out places. You’ll also learn the Brentwood July 22, August 12 2 pm PRESS basics of video editing. Online registration required, visit Sanderson* August 5 2 pm digital tpl.ca/dihprograms. Make + Create innovation Visit us in the Digital Innovation Hub Fort York* July 14 2 pm hubs Discover, play and learn with us as we explore Maker at Toronto Reference Library culture. For ages 8-13. TEENS or online at Program and registration details at Cedarbrae* July 10, August 6 2 pm Make Music like a DJ tpl.ca/asquithpress tpl.ca/innovate Try your hand at mixing some tunes with our resident DJ.
Fort York* August 14 2 pm
28 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. Build your small business with the share your memories tpl.ca/youryongestreet help of the library’s broad range of SMALL services and resources. BUSINESS youryongestreet is an interactive online exhibit of people, places and events along the world’s longest street.
Share your memories of Yonge Street. Upload your photos, stories, video, audio and more. A business workshop taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres
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First Steps in Importing Small Business Network A workshop on permits, tariff duties, customs If you are just thinking about starting a small business or documentation and more. in the process of doing so, this network is for you. Learn from others who are also interested in growing or starting Agincourt* July 5 2 pm their own small business and share your experiences. Don’t August 23 9:30 am forget your library card. Creating a Facebook Page for Your Business Agincourt July 8, August 12 6:30 pm TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Learn about Facebook Fan Pages and their usefulness for Toronto Reference July 8, August 12 6 pm your business. Create a basic Fan Page profile in class. An email account is a prerequisite. Program takes place in the Doing Market Research Online Learning Centre. Learn how to use Scott’s Business Directories Online, article databases and other online sources to do market Toronto Reference* July 7 6 pm research for your small business. Program takes place in the August 16 3 pm Learning Centre. A fun and easy guide to Toronto Reference* July 19 3 pm help kids become readers
finger plays | songs & rhymes | booklists stories & poems | music & videos literacy games & activities Digital Archive Browse it. Borrow it. Or buy it at any Rare historical pictures, maps, ephemera Toronto Public Library branch. ($3) and digitized books.
Let’s Get Ready for Reading has been published with the support of the Toronto Public Library Foundation and its generous funders, and was developed by the Toronto Public Library.
Available online for your research, study and discovery. torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading torontopubliclibrary.ca/digital-archive
Image: City of Toronto, 1893; from All Aboard Toronto collection.
31 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 34-38. Donor Support Helps Make Toronto’s Library Great The Toronto Public Library Foundation extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to supporters who made donations between January 1 and March 31, 2014.
Your donations have helped make possible or enhance groundbreaking programs and services; exemplary Susan Phillips Julian Sleath Tiffany Wry Ron Kugan & Victoria Everett book collections; and innovative community spaces at Toronto Public Library. For example: Mary Pitts Rosemary Smith Benjamin Wulffhart Priya Mosur Chris Robinson David Stephenson Eve Wyatt Christina Palassio • Digital Innovation Hub at Toronto Reference Library • TD Gallery exhibit Coffee, Beer and Mosh Pits Barbara Rusch & Donald Zaldin Barbara Tallis Tatiana Read launched in February during February and March Allen Russell Susan Track NEW COLLECTION Gillian Savigny Nigel Russell Wanda Trimble Alyssa Bourdeau Jennifer Schein • Black History Month Celebrations in February • Bluma Lecture with Irshad Manji in March Frances Schwenger Galan Wako Erin Brand Sonya Singh • Marilyn and Charles Baillie Special Collections • Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books Lois Scouten Cynthia Walker Amy Burstyn-Fritz Fiona Lim Tung & Christopher Charron opened at Toronto Reference Library in February digitized and enhanced (Ongoing) Pablo Seto Bill Wilson Henrietta Cheng Fiona Sillars Gordon Wong Lindsay Colley Ruthie Wahl • Personal Finance Month free classes in February Please consider joining these generous donors to help make Toronto’s Library great. Call 416-393-7123, email [email protected] or visit tplfoundation.ca. BOOK LOVER’S BALL Thank you to our Book Lover’s Ball supporters. The event held on February 6th raised over $500,000 for Toronto’s Library. CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS SPONSORS RBC Capital Markets Michael Foderick Linda O’Leary PATRONS PARTNERS RBC Foundation Hydro One Inc. Chatelaine Scotiabank Cathy Furlong Jeannie O’Regan ($25,000 - $99,999) ($1,000 - $4,999) Urban Strategies Inc. The Drake General Store City The Sorbara Group Elizabeth Gabriele Steve Paikin George Cedric Metcalf D & A Designer Cober Evolving Solutions Gillian Smith Elizabeth Glass Anonymous Charitable Foundation Woodworking Inc. FRIENDS Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Wildeboer Dellelce LLP Bell Media Ross Parry IBM International Foundation ($250 - $999) Capital Ltd. Peter Graham Richard Peddie Fund Matching Grants Fairmont Royal York BENEFACTORS Bell Canada TICKET BUYERS AND Jennifer Guerard Tim & Carol Pinnington Program of Tides Canada Friesens Corporation ADOPT-A-BRANCH ($10,000 - $24,999) Foundation Diamond and Schmitt Gerhard Hauck Jane Pyper Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. Paul Ainslie TD Bank Group Lions Club of Weston Architects Inc. Linda Hazzan Q30 Ontario Secondary School Anne Bailey Katherine Hilton Tatiana Read Teachers’ Federation R. Anne Bailey David Holland Holly Reid Social Catalyst Inc. Gary Bates Larry Hughsam Marlon Reid INDIVIDUALS Sun Life Financial Rita Bates Kim Huntley Elizabeth Richmond TD Bank Group PHILANTHROPIST’S CIRCLE READERS’S CIRCLE FRIENDS James N. Hepburn Tom Best Michael Ignatieff Glenda Rissman Toronto Star ($100,000+) ($1,000 - $2,499) ($250 - $999) Christopher Homer Karen Boersma Christina Jennings Anthony Romano Whitehots Inc. Lawrence Boland Estate of Wentworth Walker Gamal Abdel-Shehid & Margaret Agar Helen Hook Ronald Kanter Ellen Roseman Anjula Gogia Dixie Kee Stephen Brunt Guy Kay Jeffrey Sack Marion & Lorne Andrews TABLES Paul Carney & Mary Frances Brian Keith Scott Burk Karolyn Kennedy Jeffrey Schwartz RESERVE LIST CIRCLE Jillian Beaulieu Barrick Gold Corporation Ellison James Knoop Phillip H. Carter Dan Keon Peter Scott ($25,000 - $99,999) John Bedford Bell Rita Cox Yoko Kutney Scott Carter Mark Krembil George Semeczko Daniels brothers in honour of Thomas Boyd Richard & Joan Boxer Emelita Ervin & Chloe Kotsonas Victoria Lee Simon Cheesman Diana Kuprel Ian Still their mother, Norine Rose Mary & James Carey-Hill Helen Burstyn J. Malkin & E. Jacobson Carolyn Lemon Alastair Cheng Pamela Laycock Craig Swinwood Estate of Thomas Taylor David Carr Cisco Barbara L. Michasiw P. Levay Gordon Cheung Philip Lieberman Tanya Taggart Bob Collins GE Capital - Canada Kerry Mitchell Maureen Lukie Abdullah Choksi Eugenia Lista TD Bank Group CONSERVATOR’S CIRCLE Paul Connelly Harper Collins Canada Raymond & Sachiko Moriyama Caroline Marshall Olivia Chow Peter Lockie Kathryn Tinckam ($10,000 - $24,999) Susan Cooper Herizig Eye Institute Heather Mummery Patricia Marshall Kieran Conroy Ralph Mackenzie Beverly Topping Murray Frum & Family Pooja Dayanand KPMG Corporate Finance Andre Nowakowski & Dan McCaw Russ Culver Heather Mathis Torcom Construction Inc. Katherine Gurney Shelley L. Dolan Lissom Investment Jodee McCaw Consiglio Dinino Clare McCurley Christine Turkewych COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE Jean Orpwood In Memory of Xavier DSouza Management Inc. Donna McCraw Brian Donlan James McKay James Wallace ($5,000 - $9,999) Margaret Canning John R. Farrell Mackenzie Financial Amy Douglas David Millar Jodi Weber Harry & Evelyn Rosen Marco Fedele Maureen McFarland Hon. Margaret McCain Charles & Marilyn Baillie David Ellins Philip Moore Robert Weller Gillian Smith Russell C. Finch David McGinn Janet and Bruce McKelvey Event Spectrum Inc. Susan Morrissey Margaret Wilkie Marcella & Michael Bungay Ann Foster Estate of Leon Mintsberg Miller Thomson LLP AVID READER’S CIRCLE Derek Finkle Stanier Shaun Francis Ronald Morris MTS Allstream Inc. Scott Mullin Andrew Wright ($2,500 - $4,999) Michael Flux Patricia Wood Christine Giraldi Maxine Munroe Penguin Random House Trefor Munn-Venn Paul Zed Barbara Church Yola Grant Julia Mustard June McLean C. Stuart Griffith Dennis O’Connell John Hancock James Orr Siobhan Harrop-Scott Mike Pezzack Catharine Heddle & Terry Lee Stephen Phillips BRANCH MAP TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY - AUGUST 2014 BRANCH MAP
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Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP
F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1T 3W6 X • • M2J 4S4 X • F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1K 1N8 X • • M3C 3J3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M9V 1B2 X • • M5N 1B9 X A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. Mon 10-8:30; Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; C/4 Fort York 416-393-6240 190 Fort York Blvd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 • M8W 4Y1 Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X M5V 0C7 X C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6L 1A8 Sat 9-5 X M4L 1Z6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6P 1P3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M1V 4P1 X D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. Tues, Thur & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30; G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M5M 4M7 Sat 9-5 X 123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 Sat 9-5 X D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6A 3C1 X M6R 2L7 X D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M1C 3Z2 Sat 9-5 X E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4L 1J1 X M2H 1J8 Sat 9-5 X G/2 Bendale 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M1J 1H5 X M8Y 3J1 Sat 9-5 X B/2 Black Creek 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 X M9L 2K6 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Bloor/Gladstone 416-393-7674 1101 Bloor St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6H 1M7 X • • M9W 7A6 Sat 9-5 X B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; M8X 2B5 M6S 4A6 Fri & Sat 9-5 X F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & 2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 X • • M3L 1Y7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. Mon & Fri 10-6; Tues 10-8:30; M3A 2T8 Sat 9-5 X M4M 2Z9 Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1B 5Z6 Sat 9-5 X 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 Sat 9-5 X G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5; D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M1H 2A1 X • M4G 1S8 X D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & D/4 Lillian H. Smith 416-393-7746 239 College St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; M2R 1N7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • M5T 1R5 X • • *Sun 1:30-5 D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square Mon-Fri 10-6 Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 X Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; X Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 Sat 9-5 Children’s Books (Reference) Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; X D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6G 1C4 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4N 2K7 X E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4C 5P2 M8W 1N6 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; X E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6G 3P1 Sat 9-5 M4E 2V9 X E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; X G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4B 2E8 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M1B 3G5 X • D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4T 1M9 M6E 2H4 X • E/2 Don Mills 416-395-5710 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M3C 1P6 85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5:30; X F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3M 2G3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M1P 2P5 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; X B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; M6H 3L9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M8V 2R1 Sat 9-5 • A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; M9B 2B1 M1E 2S8 Fri & Sat 9-5 X • F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; X B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 Fri & Sat 9-5 M6N 3S3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; X D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M9C 5B4 Sat 9-5 M4S 2M5 X C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; A/4 New Toronto 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5; M6M 1L7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M8V 3G5 *Sun 1:30-5 X D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535 5120 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 TTY 416-395-5596 M2N 5N9 X • D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X = Wheelchair accessible X LC = Learning Centre M4R 1B9 LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, September 13 - December 13 inclusive (except October 11). See a map of locations on pages 34-35.
36 torontopubliclibrary.ca 37 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY - AUGUST 2014 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No.
B/2 Northern Elms 416-394-5230 123B Rexdale Blvd., Unit 5 Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 1 D/4 Ward’s Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1 M9W 1P1 X 2 C/4 Queen’s Quay 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (OMNI television parking lot, Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1 C/3 Oakwood Village Library And 416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Bathurst St. & Queen’s Quay W.) Arts Centre M6E 2W1 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the South Kingsway) Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1 M6G 2P7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X 4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4K 3S6 X 5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, weekly, 11:30 am-1:30 pm 1 C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 M6K 1L6 X • • D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 M5A 2G6 X • 8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre parking Tuesdays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) M6P 3S5 Sat 9-5 9 B/1 Driftwood Community 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 E/1 Pleasant View 416-395-5940 575 Van Horne Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Centre M2J 4S8 Sat 9-5 X 10 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; X M1C 3B2 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 11 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., northeast Tuesdays, weekly, 6:30-8 pm 2 D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; corner) M4M 1H3 Sat 9-5 X 12 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; X M9W 4L5 Sat 9-5 13 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; 14 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 M9P 3N3 *Sun 1:30-5 X • • D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 15 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 M4K 2M8 X • • 16 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; & Sat 9-5 M6S 1M8 X 17 G/2 Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves. northeast Thursdays, bi-weekly, July 3, 17,31; 2 corner) August 14, 28; 6-7:30 pm E/3 S. Walter Stewart 416-396-3975 170 Memorial Park Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • M4J 2K5 18 H/1 Panda Square South side of Panda Square, Trumpeter St. (northwest of Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sheppard & Meadowvale Aves.) M6N 1J3 Sat 9-5 19 F/3 Oakridge Community 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, bi-weekly, July 10, 24; 2 D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Centre August 14, 28; 6-7:30 pm M4X 1K7 Sat 9-5 X D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 20 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 11 am-12:30 pm 2 M5A 4H3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X 21 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard Ave. Wednesdays, weekly; 1 D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 W. & Bathurst St.) 10:30 am-12:30 pm M5T 1J1 X 22 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 21 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast corner) Mondays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 2 D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; X M5R 2S7 Sat 9-5 23 C/2 Lawrence Heights 5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 Community Centre 375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 X 24 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave. Tues & Thur 10-12 & 1-6; Wed 1-8; X M6S 3H9 Sat 10-5 25 B/2 Chetta Place Near Kingsview Village School, Kipling Ave. & Dixon Dr. Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 26 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek Rd.) Saturdays, weekly, 10 am-12 noon 2 M1N 1R3 Sat 9-5 X E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 27 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave. E. & Mondays, weekly, 6-7 pm 1 M4H 1J7 X • Markham Rd. southeast corner) E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens) Tues & Thurs 12:30-5, 6-8:30; X 28 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & Greystone Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 M4K 3W6 Wed & Sat 9-12, 1-5 Walk) D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577 789 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 TTY 416-393-7100 M4W 2G8 X • • 29 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2 F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 30 A/3 West Mall The West Mall & Burnamthorpe Rd Mondays, weekly, 3-4:40 pm 1 M4A 2C4 X B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9N 1K9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2 X B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9M 1M8 X D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5R 3J2 X C/1 York Woods 416-395-5980 1785 Finch Ave. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M3N 1M6 X • • D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 X
X = Wheelchair accessible LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships * Open Sundays, September 13 - December 13 inclusive (except October 11). See a map of locations on pages 34-35.
38 torontopubliclibrary.ca 39 JULY - AUGUST 2014 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Accessibility Services at Toronto Public Library The library strives to provide all Torontonians with free and equitable access to our collections, services, programs and branches — regardless of age, illness or physical disability.
A BRANCH NEAR YOU GET BOOKS, MUSIC AND VIDEOS With branches across Toronto, we are always close by. in regular and alternative formats Order materials online and have them sent to your nearest branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most Our collections come in various formats. Books, music and branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive movies are available in both regular formats and special listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand formats such as: magnifiers and computer screen magnification software. • large print • closed caption & To find out which branch has what, go to • DAISY Talking Books descriptive DVDs torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/branchequipment. • book kits for all ages • digitized collections To request Sign Language interpretation (books with CDs) • text-to-voice databases for library programs you wish to attend in • e-books, e-audiobooks, • online articles and research person, ask at your local branch or call TTY audiobooks databases 416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two weeks notice is required. Check them all out at torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/ collections. CAN’T COME TO US? We’ll come to you With our Bookmobile and Home Library Service. The TALK TO US, we’re here to help Bookmobile is our library branch on-the-go, equipped with a wheelchair lift. We can assist you with placing holds on items, with looking for information and registering you for programs. If you For stops, see page 39 or call 416-395-5560. use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your If you are unable to come to the library for more than local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library Holds and Overdues. Service can select items that meet your interests and deliver them right to your door for free. Call us at 416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY or visit Home Library Service 416-395-5557 torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility.
Watch a program from home Many of our library events are now posted on our website QUESTIONS? as videos, so you can tune in from the comfort of your torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime. Answerline Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400 416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY This and other library publications can be provided in Hear-A-Story torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories alternative formats upon request.
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