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Back to School Homework Help, Leadership & After School programs; Reading Programs & Storytimes, page 50-54
At the Appel Salon Umberto Eco, Karen Kain, Jeffrey Eugenides and Kevin O’Leary, page 8
Science & Technology Presentations on Astronomy, Chemistry, Medical Science and more, page 55 Photo: Students gathering at Runnymede Branch. What’s New in our collections
New adult fictioN
Killing Velasquez All the Hopeful Tampered The Nameless Naked Cruelty Philippe Girard Lovers Ross Pennie Dead Colleen William Nicholson Paul Johnston McCullough
New teeN fictioN
Top of the Feud The Never Weres Chicagoland Close to Famous The Midnight Chain Fiona Smyth Detective Agency 2: Joan Bauer Palace Lisi Harrison The Maltese Mummy Carlos Ruiz Zafón Trina Robbins
New childreN’s fictioN
Splish Splat! Rainy Day Recess: The Complete Thor and Rescuing Rover: Pirates of the Sear! Alexis Domney Steven’s Comics Spider-Man Saving America’s Dogs Brandon Dorman David Kelly Paul Tobin Raymond Bial
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Martha Schabas The eh List Michelle Berry Andrew J. Borkowski Various Positions This Book Will Not Save Copernicus Avenue Thurs. Sept. 15, 7 pm Your Life Author Series Photo: Natasha Negrea Sept. 13, 7 pm Thurs. Oct. 6, 7 pm Michelle Berry Glen Downie Meet the Canadian writers everyone’s reading This Book Will Not Save Randy Boyagoda Local News Your Life Beggar’s Feast + We’re showcasing Canada’s best writers and their new books. Thurs. Oct. 6, 2 pm Thurs. Oct. 27, 7 pm Mary di Michele Photo: A. Boyagoda The Flower of Youth Anna Porter With seven locations on offer, you can go down the street or across Marina Nemat The Ghosts of Europe Tues. Oct. 11, 7 pm town to meet the writers everyone’s reading. Join us for a truly A-list After Tehran
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Michael Coren Randy Boyagoda Adrienne Clarkson Helen Humphreys Robert Rotenberg Why Catholics Are Right Beggar’s Feast Room for All of Us The Reinvention of Love The Guilty Plea
Wed. Oct. 5, 7 pm Interviewed by Photo:Kristina Laukkanen Tues. Oct. 18, 7 pm Wed. Sept. 28, 7 pm
Photo: A. Boyagoda Wed. Sept. 14, 12:30 pm Lawrence Hill Atrium D.J. McIntosh D.J. McIntosh Thurs. Sept. 8, 7 pm Ray Robertson The Witch of Babylon Robert Rotenberg Why Not? Fifteen The Witch of Babylon Atrium The Guilty Plea Wed. Oct. 26, 7 pm Reasons to Live Tues. Oct. 25, 7 pm Photo: Sandy Nicholson Ken Sparling Thurs. Oct. 20, 12:30 pm Wed. Oct 12, 12:30 pm Maureen Jennings Book Elizabeth Beeton Dave Bidini Photo: George Whiteside Season of Darkness Auditorium Maureen Jennings Writing Gordon Lightfoot Interviewed by Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges Wed. Nov. 16, 7 pm Derek McCormack Season of Darkness Tues. Nov. 8, 7 pm the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Photo: Iden Ford Camilla Gibb Wed. Nov. 23, 12:30 pm Emma Ruby-Sachs Thurs. Sept. 22, 7 pm The Beauty of Humanity Photo: Iden Ford The Water Man’s Elizabeth Beeton Movement Daughter Auditorium Thurs. Nov. 10, 7 pm Photo: SaksJane Wed. Nov. 30, 7 pm Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Great deals on first editions, signed, rare, antiquarian Book ends south and collectable books in many categories. *Thursday, Sept. 15 | 10 am – 8 pm treasures & Friday, Sept. 16 | 9:30 am – 5 pm good books Saturday, Sept. 17 | 9 am – 5 pm Toronto Reference Library • 789 Yonge St. sale elizabeth Beeton Auditorium *$2 admission fee on thursday only
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October - November 2011 24th Helen E. Stubbs Memorial Lecture Meet Playwright IN Finding an Audience for Your Work Get practical strategies for getting From Hobbits books published, plays produced and to HTML RESIDENCE David S. Young screenplays made into movies. Tues. Oct. 11, 7 pm David S. Young is the award- From Idea to Story Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium winning author of seven Every oak tree starts out as an acorn. plays. He has also written Discover how writers collect and use Voices from the Workshops two novels and numerous their raw materials. Followed by an open works for film, radio and Meet the new talent emerging from our discussion. Bring those acorns! television. Join him for workshops. Dramatic readings and more. Photo: these events at the Tues. Oct. 4, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 30, 7 pm Brenda Baker Toronto Reference Library. Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Atrium Illustration by Governor General’s Award winner Arthur Hergé, detail from Slade, one of Canada’s most versatile The Secret of The Unicorn, courtesy young adult writers, discusses becoming of Egmont UK his own publisher through e-books — the EXPRESS YOURSELF McLuhan 100 trend of the future. Thurs. Oct. 20, 8 pm The Fifth Annual Sybille Pantazzi Memorial Lecture Young Voices Writers Conference Lillian H. Smith Branch, Osborne This year marks the centenary of the birth Collection of Early Children’s Books of Marshall McLuhan, Canada’s most Tintin: A Hero for the 21st Century Work with professional writers on your prose, poetry, scripts, famous communications scholar. Enjoy journalism and visual arts. a three-part lecture series by Professor Michael Farr, a leading expert on the popular comic series Tintin, presents a lively Donald J. Gillies, a former student of lecture on the life and work of its creator Hergé (aka Georges Remi, 1907-1983) • Meet other young people (ages 12-19) McLuhan at the University of Toronto. Great Minds Thurs. Nov. 3, 8 pm who like to write. Bloor/Gladstone Branch Don’t Think Alike Lillian H. Smith Branch, Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books • GET PUBLISHED in an instant anthology. Sat. Oct. 15, 9:30 am – 4 pm Marshall McLuhan: The Man the Treehouse North York Central Library and His Message Talks Wed. Sept. 21, 7 pm Register at 416-395-5784 or torontopubliclibrary.ca/yvconference. Old Media and New Media 3 monthly speakers x GET A NEW READ ON TORONTO 3 monthly topics = 1,000 ideas Wed. Oct. 5, 7 pm Discover new ideas, ways of thinking, and styles of presentation. While our Toronto Book Awards 2011 Young Voices: Magazine of Teen McLuhan’s Legacy to Our Writing and Visual Art World of Communications speakers, at first glance, appear to have nothing in common, Treehousers know We’re looking for art, photos, stories, An Evening with the Shortlisted Wed. Oct. 19, 7 pm that where three ideas collide, countless Come meet this year’s poems, rants, reviews and other writing more emerge. contenders Authors by teens. Hear this year’s finalists read from their For the speakers lineup, visit Finalists will read at the City Pick up a submission form at work. Q+A, book sale and signing to treehousetalks.com. of Toronto tent at Word on your local library branch or visit follow. torontopubliclibrary.ca/youngvoices. Toronto Reference Library 2011 the Street, along with other great Toronto writers from Tues. Oct. 4, 7 pm
Insomnia by Alice Shen, Diaspora Dialogues. Yorkville Branch age 17, from Young Fri. Sept. 9, 6:30 pm, Atrium Voices 2010. Fri. Oct. 14, 6:30 pm, Atrium Sun. Sept. 25, 11 am – 6 pm Awards Ceremony Fri. Nov. 11, 6:30 pm, Appel Salon Queen’s Park Circle Join us for the announcement of the 2011 Cash bar at 5:30 pm. Tickets required. Toronto Book Award winner. Hosted by Fri. Dec. 9, 6:30 pm, Atrium CBC Radio’s Matt Galloway.
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New books. Big ideas. adults join the conversation. Author Talks Charlotte Fielden Author of The Wolves of Positano, Charlotte discusses this Eoin Colfer Star Talks: Karen Kain Wade Davis psychological thriller set on the Amalfi coast, where a summer Robert Rotenberg The Artemis Fowl author on The Artistic Director of the The famed anthropologist on vacation turns into a sinister holiday. his adult crime-fiction debut, National Ballet of Canada on Into the Silence, the story of the Award-winning Toronto author Robert Rotenberg discusses Deer Park* October 13 12:15 pm Plugged. With fantasy writer celebrating the company’s first British expeditions to reach his new book, The Guilty Plea. Lesley Livingston. Credit: 60th anniversary. With Toronto the top of Everest. Sion Deer Park* September 20 12:15 pm Julie Kirkpatrick Wed. Sept. 21, 7 pm Richards Star’s Michael Crabb. Mon. Nov. 7, 7 pm Tues. Oct. 11, 7 pm In The Camino Letters, Julie recounts her 26 gruelling days Terence Keenleyside navigating the Camino with her teenage daughter. Julie McLuhan 100: Toronto’s Steal This Idea! Jeffrey Sachs Former Canadian diplomat and professor of international speaks about her book and her experience. Future in Marshall McLuhan’s Sook Yin Lee and other The pre-eminent economist on relations, Terry Keenleyside, discusses Canada's vibrant Bendale October 18 2 pm Global Village panellists on three bold ideas the inadequacy of American- diversity in food and culture through amusing tales. How can we continue to adapt to for civic change. Presented style capitalism and his ambitious The Sky's Dark Labyrinth whatever the world has to offer? with Diaspora Dialogues and Photo: plans to change it. With CBC’s Deer Park* September 29 12:15 pm Wade Taylor Memorial October 4 7 pm Hosted by CBC Technology the Literary Review of Canada. Martzall Carol Off. In this novel, the first in a trilogy, acclaimed astronomy Columnist Jesse Hirsh. Mon. Oct. 17, 7 pm Mon. Nov. 14, 7 pm writer Stuart Clark writes about Johannes Kepler and Mon. Sept. 26, 7 pm Poetry with Scott Griffin Galileo Galilei, two men trapped by human ignorance and irrational terror in one of the darkest yet also enlightening Star Talks: Brian Dennehy Jeffrey Eugenides Umberto Eco Scott Griffin, advocate of excellence in poetry and founder of the Griffin Poetry Prize, talks about the genesis of his periods of European history. The celebrated actor on The Pulitzer Prize-winning On his new novel The Prague returning to Stratford and author of Middlesex and The Cemetery and writing intellectual love for poetry and discusses some of his work. Runnymede October 19 7 pm his remarkable career. With Virgin Suicides on his new mysteries. With CBC’s Michael Deer Park* October 4 6:30 pm Toronto Star’s Richard novel, The Marriage Plot. Enright. Kitty Wintrob Ouzounian. With Tina Srebotnjak. Wed. Nov. 16, 7 pm What Disturbs Our Blood: A Son's Quest To Redeem Author Kitty Wintrob's husband, Ralph Wintrob reads from Tues. Sept. 27, 7 pm Mon. Oct. 24, 7 pm The Past her book, I’m Not Going Back: A Wartime Memoir of a Child Evacuee. Kevin O’Leary Alan Hollinghurst Star Talks: Samantha Nutt This family memoir by journalist James FitzGerald is The star of Dragons’ Den and The Man Booker Prize-winning The founder of War Child Canada the riveting story of a family's tragedy set against the Bloor/Gladstone November 10 7 pm The Lang & O’Leary Exchange author on his haunting new on Damned Nations, greed, guns, background of important Canadian medical discoveries. gives the cold hard truth on novel, The Stranger’s Child. armies and aid. With Toronto Fitzgerald won the 2010 Writers Trust Non-Fiction Prize Terry Fallis business, money and life. With With CTV’s Seamus O’Regan. Star’s Catherine Porter. and was shortlisted for a Trillium award. CBC’s Dianne Buckner. Tues. Nov. 1, 7 pm Thurs. Nov. 24, 7 pm Winner of the 2011 Canada Reads Book Award for his Wed. Sept. 28, 7 pm Eatonville October 5 7 pm hilarious novel, The Best Laid Plans. Terry entertains us with his latest book, The High Road, and his romp through Star Talks: Randy Bachman Star Talks: Ron MacLean Peter C. Newman Ava Homa political Canada. The rock and roll icon on his The longtime host of CBC’s The ultimate chronicler of power legendary career. With Toronto Hockey Night in Canada on his and privilege on the death of Author Ava Homa reads stories from her book, Stories Locke November 14 7 pm Star’s Geoff Pevere. new biography Cornered. With Liberal Canada. of Modern Women in Iran, that evokes the resistance of Deer Park* December 6 12:15 pm Wed. Oct. 5, 7 pm Toronto Star’s Damien Cox. Tues. Dec. 6, 7 pm modern women against oppression in Iran. Breaking the Silence: Veterans’ Untold Stories Thurs. Nov. 3, 7 pm Bloor/Gladstone October 6 7 pm Join bestselling author Ted Barris for a discussion based on Join the conversation: Sandra Bea Harries his book, Breaking the Silence: Veterans' Untold Stories. #AppelSalon Ted talks about his experiences getting war veterans Author Sandra Bea Harries reads scary excerpts from her to speak about their stories from the Great War to Tickets are required for all Appel Salon events. new book, Eerie and Eccentric Tales — a collection of The Bar at the Appel Salon Afghanistan. Co-sponsored with the North York Historical Tickets are free and are available online at paranormal and supernatural short stories based on actual Join us for a drink. Cash bar torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon, starting Society. Program takes place in Room 1. reception one hour before events. facts. four weeks before the event. North York Central November 16 7:30 pm Albert Campbell* October 12 7 pm Downsview* October 20 1 pm Jill Edmondson Riverdale October 27 7 pm The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Author of the Sasha Jackson mysteries talks about what it at the Toronto Reference Library takes to produce a successful mystery series set in Toronto 789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street) with an edgy, urban, female sleuth. Answerline: 416-393-7131 • [email protected] Danforth/Coxwell November 16 6:30 pm
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Tales of the Great Detective THE IMAGINED CITY The curator of Toronto Public Library's Arthur Conan Doyle Literary representations of Toronto. Collection discusses the Sherlock Holmes phenomenon.
Riverdale* September 21 6 pm Forest Hill November 17 3 pm Streetcar Suburb to Multicultural Community Should We Always Tell the Truth? Join us for a literary tour of Riverdale. Some moralists argue that we should never tell a lie – Riverdale September 27 7 pm do you agree? Come and discuss with Professor André Gombay from the University of Toronto's Speakers Bureau. Masseys and the Masses:
Danforth/Coxwell November 2 6:30 pm Peculiarity and privilege in Rosedale and Forest Hill. Forest Hill October 1 2 pm Philip Roth’s Nemesis Professor Dennis Duffy talks about Philip Roth’s Nemesis Will the Real Cabbagetown Please Stand Up? – a man torn between duty and decency in polio-infected Regent Park, St. Jamestown and Cabbagetown in the Newark in 1944. literary imagination.
Deer Park* November 8 12:15 pm Parliament Street October 18 7 pm
Author Talks & Lectures TEENS in French Sarah Dessen in the Library Join us for an interview with Sarah Dessen, New York L'Afrique : Un continent marginalisé? Times’ #1 bestselling author of youth books. Program takes place in the concourse. Dans la configuration du monde d'aujourd'hui, l'Afrique possède: des ressources naturelles incommensurables, une North York Central September 22 7 pm ❄ jeunesse dynamique... Pourquoi l'Afrique reste-t-elle un Celebrate continent de paradoxes? Quelles solutions? Conférenciers: Caroline Pignat the Season Jean-Baptiste Mubalutila Mbizi, Docteur en géographie Come and meet teen author Caroline Pignat while she et écologie tropicales et Awalou Ouedraogo, PhD en droit discusses her books for teens. international. Forest Hill November 3 2 pm Toronto Reference 1 octobre 2h
KIDS & FAMILIES POUR les programmes en français dans What's On: Reporting the News Former CBC cameraman and newspaper journalist Bill • des films en français pour adultes, page 28 Loucks talks about how news stories are put together. For • programmes de musique et théâtre interactif ages 9 and up. Program takes place in the concourse. pour enfants, page 54 North York Central October 19 1:30 pm • les collections et programmes en français, torontopubliclibrary.ca/french
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10 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 11 SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011 BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS Discuss your favourite stories with others or BOOK CLUBS & try your hand at Tea and Murder Memoir Writing Workshop creating your own. For all mystery lovers. Enjoy listening to mystery book talks. Draw upon your life experiences and write your personal memoir. Bring family photos if possible, for inspiration. WRITERS GROUPS Wychwood Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 2 pm Pape/Danforth* Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 2 pm Cliffcrest Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 18, 1 pm Nov. 1, 15, Nov. 29, Dec. 13 Dickens Fellowship Lillian H. Smith Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 2 pm Come and discuss Charles Dickens’ Bleak House, as we Alderwood* October 3 7 pm celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. Riverdale* November 23 6 pm Northern District September 21 7 pm Writing with Catherine Rondina Read Aloud Classics: Canterbury Tales Teacher and award-winning author Catherine Rondina Participants in the annual Young Voices discusses the inside world of publishing, market trends, conference held at North York Central Library. Read aloud in a group setting and you decide whose tale is how to hone your research skills and what topics sell. best for meaningfulness and for fun. York Woods* September 17 2:30 pm Deer Park* Mondays, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 2 pm ADULTS Nov. 7-21 Blogging Your Memories Coffee and Books A workshop on how to blog your memories, including a look at existing blogs and genealogy sites with Sharon Book Clubs & Discussion Play Reading A presentation about books, new and old. Crawford, writer, editor and instructor. Everyone takes a part and reads along. Yorkville* Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29 2 pm Riverdale* October 5 7 pm Groups Yorkville Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 20 7 pm Slim Classics Discussion Finding Your Voice: A Poetry Workshop for Seniors Join one of our many book clubs across the city and Feminist Book Group Join us as we discuss, The Awakening by Kate Chopin — We all have a story to tell. Poet Andrea Thompson helps participate in stimulating conversation. At every meeting, a landmark of early feminism. you write with passion, share your stories with courage you and your club members select a different book to Older Women's Network invites women, midlife and older, to meet and share views about selected books. The focus is and confidence, and take you from blank page to finished discuss for the next get-together. New members are always Deer Park October 31 2 pm on feminist issues. poem. welcome. Some clubs may select their books based on specific genres or group interests (such as non-fiction, North York Central Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 1:30 pm Don Mills* October 21 2 pm mystery or classic). To find out how you can join and suggest Northern District Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 2 pm book titles and authors, call your local branch for details. Shakespeare Readers Writers Groups Tea and Books Have fun reading Shakespeare’s tragedies aloud. Discuss new and old favourites with library staff. Light Participants can volunteer to read a part or simply listen. Phoenix Poetry Workshop refreshments served. Beaches Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 2 pm For new and experienced poets of all ages. Bring a poem TO great resources for your book club: Northern Elms Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 2 pm with six to ten copies for constructive critique and hear Richview Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 2 pm Ladies First other poets read their work as well. Locke Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 2 pm • Book Club To Go: Borrow multiple copies of a Members discuss a book read by the group. Runnymede Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 3 pm College/Shaw Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 2:30 pm book for your book club. Rexdale Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 2 pm Eglinton Square* Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 7 pm Writers Groups • Ideas for Book Clubs: Suggestions for book club Parliament Street Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 2 pm activities and ideas. Elmbrook Park Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 2 pm Kids Lit is Alright: A Children’s Book Club for Adults Share your work with other aspiring writers and encourage • Award Winners, Best Sellers, New Titles: Find Forest Hill Sept. 15, Oct. 13 3 pm Join other children's book lovers to discuss new and old each other in creative pursuits. Eatonville Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 2 pm your group’s next great read. favourites. Parkdale* Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 7 pm Annette Street Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 2 pm • Book Club Locations: Look for a book club or Locke Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 7 pm Morningside Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15 7 pm Danforth/Coxwell Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 2 pm discussion group to join at your local library High Park Saturdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 31 9:25 am Gerrard/Ashdale September 22 2 pm branch. Alderwood Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 2 pm Fee-based Book Groups • Book Buzz: Your online book club. Read this Deer Park Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29 2 pm A group facilitator leads discussions on contemporary and month’s pick and join the discussion. Humberwood Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29 11 am classical literature. Fee: $25. Call or visit the branch for a St. James Town Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 2 pm list of book titles. We’re adding programs all the time. Bayview September 28 2:30 pm Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookclubs Fairview* Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, 22, Dec. 13 1 pm Agincourt Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 2 pm to find out what’s new. North York Central* Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14 10 am Long Branch Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 2 pm Mimico Centennial Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 2 pm Palmerston Oct. 18, Nov. 22 2 pm
12 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 13 BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011 BUSINESS, LEGAL & FINANCE Get professional advice and resources at our free Parkdale Street Writers BUSINESS, seminars, workshops and Book Clubs in French & Work directly with writers, dub poets and graphic novelists one-on-one sessions. including Emily Pohl-Weary (Strange Times at Western Other Languages High), Nalo Hopkinson (The New Moon's Arms), Lillian LEGAL & FINANCE Allen (Psychic Unrest), Kristyn Dunnion (Moshpit), Willow Cantonese Book Club Dawson (Lila and Ecco's DIY Comics Club), Martin Mordecai (Blue Mountain Trouble), Mariko Tamaki (Emiko Superstar), Join us once a month to discuss great Chinese books. Mindbender, hip hop lyricist. Supplies and snacks provided. Goldhawk Park Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 1 pm TTC tickets available for people coming from outside the neighbourhood. Register at [email protected] or call Club de lecture 416-779-1448.
Aimez-vous lire en français? Contactez le 416-395-5762 Parkdale Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Dec. 20 5 pm Business resources and specialized staff are available at both pour plus d'information. Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library. Teen Book Club Cedarbrae 12 sept, 3 oct, 7 nov 7h North York Central 15 sept, 13 oct, 3 nov 7h Meet to discuss a variety of genres including manga, Richview 27 sept, 25 oct, 29 nov 7h mystery/suspense and science fiction. ADULTS Yorkville 29 sept, 27 oct, 24 nov 7h Sanderson* Oct. 15, Nov. 26 2 pm Mandarin Book Club Doom and Gloom: Totally Bleak Teen Books Small Business Information Seminar Share your joy of reading Chinese books at each monthly Talk about the best of gritty, gloomy books for teens A Canada Revenue Agency representative provides basic meeting. from life-or-death adventure stories of villains seeking information about starting your own business. Learn about Albert Campbell* Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 6:30 pm vengeance to love stories filled with betrayal. Rest assured, Building Your Dream Business record keeping, fiscal periods, income and expenses to we'll comfort ourselves with plenty of chocolate! Program Starting any business is a challenge, having a plan is the claim, payroll and HST. Spanish Reading Circle takes place in Room 2. first step to succeed. Take a look at business planning in a York Woods* Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 6:30 pm Discuss selected books in Spanish. North York Central November 17 4:30 pm creative and fun way with fundamentals of a business plan (Sept. 6) and marketing essentials (Sept. 13). Doing Market Research Online Palmerston Sept. 12, Oct. 7, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 7 pm Bring Your Own Book Club Barbara Frum* Sept. 6, 13 7 pm A virtual tour of Statistics Canada, MarketLine and census Polish Book Club Bring your own book or recommend books and genres you tract information to help you with market research for would like to discuss. Using Social Media to Build Your Small Business your small business. Program takes place in Learning Discuss a great Polish book each month. Call the library for Centre 1. Call 416-393-7209 to register. a list of upcoming titles. This program is in Polish. Riverdale December 21 6 pm Learn the basics of Facebook and Twitter and how they can help with your business, through simple examples. Toronto Reference Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Dec. 6 7 pm Runnymede Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 6:30 pm Program takes place in Learning Centre 1. Call 416-393-7209 to register. Good Habits to Account for Your Money KIDS & Families Toronto Reference September 6 6:30 pm Accountants discuss how important it is to have finances November 5 2 pm in order when starting and running a business and provide Teens Anime Book Club December 8 3 pm effective organizational rules for business owners. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Teen Writing Group Discuss your favourite anime and manga series at our Launching Your Business Online anime club. For ages 11 and up. Toronto Reference October 5 6:30 pm Members meet to read and critique each other’s work and Use online resources to develop and launch a business hone skills in a supportive atmostphere. This group is not Agincourt Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 4 pm website in a quick, cost-effective manner. Includes a hands- Secrets of a Successful Online Start Up for those who want to improve their English skills. on section on building a multi-page website. Program Come and hear how two MBA graduate students turned Albion Bionic Bookworms takes place in Learning Centre 1. Call 416-393-7209 to North York Central Sept. 1, 15, 29, Oct. 13, 27, 4:30 pm an idea into a successful Web video business called register. Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8 A book club for ages 8-12. Read one novel a month, WeblishPal. Program takes place in the auditorium. Call talk about it, win battles and play games! Register by Toronto Reference Sept. 16, Oct. 13, Nov. 14 10 am 416-395-5613 to register. Award-winners Book Talk September 3 and pick up your first book. North York Central October 6 6:30 pm Discuss a book you’ve read, heard or discovered. Talk about Albion Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 4:30 pm Small Business Network your favourite Canadian Library Association or Young Learn about different small business resources and Determining the Viability of a Business Idea Adult Library Services Association titles. Pick up CLA and Teen and Tween Reads network with others starting a business. Meet at the A George Brown College professor talks about factors that YALSA lists in the teen area. reference desk, 3rd floor. Join other book lovers and discuss new and popular books. determine if your business idea will turn into a successful York Woods* September 14 5 pm Light refreshments served. For ages 12 and up. Toronto Reference Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 7 pm business. Program takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Downsview* Nov. 29, Dec. 27 4 pm Auditorium. Toronto Reference October 12 6:30 pm
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Business Inc. Series Principles of Constructing Investment Portfolios A nine-week series where participants network with other Legal Personal Finance A portfolio manager from Burgoenvest Bick Securities talks entrepreneurs, learn how to prepare a business plan, and about the most important considerations that retail investors have access to a business resources and a business advisor. Legal Aid Clinic Think and Grow Rich should take into account when constructing portfolios: cost, In partnership with the Toronto Business Development An Ontario legal aid lawyer provides free advice on a Business author Larry Easto discusses Napoleon Hill's classic taxes, purity, risk and return and asset allocation. Program Centre and the City of Toronto's Economic Development variety of legal issues. By appointment only. To book, call success book, Think and Grow Rich. Come and share your takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. & Culture Division. See torontopubliclibrary.ca/businessinc 416-395-5613 or come in person to the Business & Urban insights from reading the book and how to achieve better Toronto Reference November 16 6:30 pm for application process, deadlines and fee. Affairs Department. Program takes place in Room 515. results in your life. Program takes place in Room 1. Call Richview Wednesdays, Oct.19-Dec. 14 6:30-9:30 pm 416-395-5613 to register. North York Central Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 27 6:30 pm Creating Your Own Defined Benefit Pension Plan Cedarbrae Thursdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 15 6:30-9:30 pm North York Central September 1 6:30 pm with Guaranteed Variable Annuities York Woods Mondays, Oct. 17-Dec. 12 6:30-9:30 pm Home Ownership for Low Income Families Find out about guaranteed variable annuities that allow Women and Money: Take Control of Your Finances investors to replicate a defined benefit pension plan with What Drives Your Business to Success Staff from Habitat for Humanity Toronto discuss the organization, the meaning of partnership, qualification A program for women to find out the best strategies to estate planning features. Program takes place in the CEO of Sunram Technology Ram Krishna talks about what criteria and the application process. Register at 416-755- plan a financial future, get a retirement plan on track, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. determines if a company succeeds and how he overcame 7353, Ext. 239 or [email protected]. create a more tax efficient investment portfolio and Toronto Reference November 23 6:30 pm the obstacles his business faced over the years. Program maximize investments. For North York Central location, call Malvern Sept. 12, Nov. 14 6:30 pm takes place in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 416-395-5613 to register. York Woods Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Dec. 8 6:30 pm Toronto Reference October 19 6:30 pm Nov. 24 1:30 pm Runnymede September 14 6:30 pm North York Central December 7 6:30 pm Stop Marketing to Prospects, Engage with Them Buying Your First Home Personal Finance in Attract new clients by helping them understand how you Buying your first home can be quite intimidating. Know Personal Finance Workshop will satisfy their needs. Find out how to engage with them what to expect and the important steps you should take. Learn how to create a personal budget that works and Other Languages and what the benefits are of doing business with you. teaches you debt solutions for life. Program takes place in the auditorium. Call 416-395-5613 Parkdale September 19 6 pm to register. Riverdale* November 3 7 pm York Woods* Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 13 6:30 pm Personal Finances for Seniors Riverdale* Oct. 4 6 pm North York Central October 20 6:30 pm Wills and Estate Planning Get information about personal budgets, debt solutions and Build Up Your Credit how to get free credit reports. Program presented in Chinese. Build Your Own Business Website An informative session about Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate. Learn how to minimize taxes and keep the Get information on what a credit score does, credit history Riverdale December 9 10 am A Web marketing expert talks about how you can build estate private. and how credit is used in Canada. Get tips on how to a professional and attractive website using open source maintain a good credit score. software. Program takes place in the auditorium. Call Taylor Memorial September 20 6:30 pm 416-395-5613 to register. Albert Campbell* September 27 6 pm Exporting Goods From Canada North York Central October 27 6:30 pm A Canada Border Services Agent discusses and answers Planning for the Future of Aging Parents How to Raise Your Family and Your Business questions about the exporting process: rate of duties and A three-part series that helps adults or their parents taxes, and export requirements and restrictions. prepare and transition into seniorhood: making finances TO business and personal finance A program for Mompreneurs. Join Mom Inc. authors Amy last (Oct. 11), consents and Powers of Attorney (Oct. 18), Agincourt September 24 9:30 am Ballon and Danielle Botterell as they share their secrets of understanding community support services (Oct. 25). In blogs and tools online: starting and running a successful business. Program takes partnership with Circle of Care. place in the auditorium. Call 416-395-5613 to register. Theft, Fraud and the Law • Business databases Barbara Frum* Tuesdays, Oct. 11-25 7 pm Protect yourself against consumer fraud and identity theft. North York Central November 3 6:30 pm • Company and industry information Find out about the latest scams, how to identify them and Tenant Rights Firm Foundations: Business Structures and what you can do to prevent being a victim. • Market research and statistics A presentation about the Residential Tenancies Act, Agreements Burrows Hall* October 11 6:30 pm • Personal finance and investment resources tenants’ rights on rent increases, repair and maintenance, Peter Lillico, author of The Estate Planning Toolkit eviction prevention and more. • Information on starting your own business for Business Owners, explains the advantages and Parenting and the Law • More programs on business, legal and personal disadvantages of the primary business structures, sole Albert Campbell October 18 6 pm Find out what your rights and responsibilities as a parent finance proprietorship, partnership and incorporation. Program are, under Canadian law. takes place in the auditorium. Call 416-395-5613 to Seasonal and Technical Analysis of the Stock Market Burrows Hall* November 15 6:30 pm register. Find out when to invest and to get out of specific sectors torontopubliclibrary.ca/business North York Central November 10 6:30 pm while investing in the stock market. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.
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A variety of career and job search books and other A computer training class taking place in one of tools are available at branches throughout the city. Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres.
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Employment Café Careers in Food, Pharmaceuticals and Health Care Community agencies provide information on resume An information session by Academy of Applied Computer Training critiquing, job postings and job search support. Pharmaceutical Sciences for those looking to build their career in the food, pharmaceutical or health care-related Centennial Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 20 1 pm These popular programs are offered in most branches and Learning Centres across Toronto. fields. Find out what it takes to enter these industries and For dates, times and locations, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in and speak to our staff. Interview Skills how you can overcome challenges. Increase your chances of getting a job by identifying the Fairview* September 29 6:30 pm Move That Mouse Web Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web common interview mistakes and finding ways to improve Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills in this hands-on Learn to search the Internet. An introduction to the World your interview skills. class. An introduction to skills required for all Internet Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with little or no Get advice on how to write a resumé and a cover letter, Mimico Centennial September 6 5 pm courses. Internet experience. and how to use the library’s employment resources Bridlewood November 10 6 pm available in the branch and online. Email Made Easy Word Basics Part I: Create and Save a File Flemingdon Park October 5 4 pm Looking for a Job Learn to use Web-based email services, set up a free email Learn to open Word, create a document and save a file. An Get an overview of job hunting resources, including account and send your first message. introduction to Microsoft Word XP 2002 in two sessions. company and industry information, and interview materials. Tours begin at the Business, Science and Web Basics Word Basics II: Editing and Using Templates Technology desk. teens Explore the Internet using Web addresses, search engines Learn basic editing, use Help and create letters and Toronto Reference Sept. 10, Oct. 8, 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 3 10 am Blueprints – For Young Entrepreneurs and subject directories. résumés with templates. An introduction to Microsoft Sept. 27, Nov. 8 7 pm Word XP 2002 in two sessions. Basic keyboarding and Youth Unlimited offers a hands-on, skills-based program to Web Basics II mouse skills are required. Employment Ontario motivate and train you to build self-confidence and turn Employment Ontario helps you get the training, skills and your business or self-employment dreams into a reality. Improve your search techniques using search engines, subject directories and the library’s website. Web Basics is Web 2.0: YouTube, Flickr, Wikis and More experience needed to achieve your career goals as well as York Woods September 16 3 pm connect you to employers. the recommended prerequisite. Explore recent changes in creating and sharing information on the World Wide Web. York Woods* Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 1 pm Youth Employment Services Web Basics III Are you out of school, out of work, or haven't completed Job Search at Your Fingertips Grade 12? A professional employment specialist helps you Improve your search techniques to master search engines, subject directories and the library website’s rich content. Find out about the resources we have to help you with to prepare winning resumés (Oct. 12), and to develop your Toronto Public Library job hunting capabilities and interview skills (Nov. 9). Web Basics II is the recommended prerequisite. your job search. To register, call 416-395-5613. Program @ Your Fingertips takes place in the Learning Centre. Maria A. Shchuka* Oct. 12, Nov. 9 2 pm Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse Still looking for more? We also offer a variety of North York Central Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15 2 pm in-depth Web-surfing workshops. For a complete listing Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to of dates, times, locations and topics, go to the World Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with little or no Internet experience. torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/computertraining
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Expand your horizons Library Training culture, arts & with concerts, exhibits, discussions and more. DIGITAL DESIGN To register for the following programs, call 416-393-7209. Programs take place in the Learning Centre. entertainment Programs take place in Learning Centre 1. Call 416-393-7209 to register (unless noted). Research Skills Part I An introduction to the library's print collections and Digital Design Studio Basics I: Scanning and website. A brief tour of the Toronto Reference Library is Emailing included.
Learn to scan documents, use Photoshop and email them Toronto Reference Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 10 am as attachments, design business cards and letterhead. Keep Toronto Reading 2011 performance, Toronto Reference Library. Toronto Reference Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 17, 25, Nov. 8, 19, 10 am Special Topics on the Web Dec. 6 A half-hour virtual tour of websites and ePublications. Topics include: Your next great read (Sept. 15), library blogs Digital Design Studio Basics Drop In (Oct. 6), finding programs at the library (Dec. 8). FEATURED PROGRAMS An unstructured session to practise your Adobe Photoshop Toronto Reference Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Dec. 8 11:30 am and Dreamweaver skills, with staff available to help. Bring your digital photos and files. Your City on the Web Big names. New experiences. Toronto Public Library’s cultural programs feature Toronto Reference Sept. 19, Oct. 14, Nov. 10 10 am Find out how to use the City of Toronto's website. Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 7 1 pm artists, entertainers and newsmakers you’ll want to see. Whatever your interests, Toronto Reference Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 2 pm there’s a free event at the library to enjoy. Digital Design Studio Basics II: Websites Research Skills Part II Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos using Dreamweaver. Required prerequisite: Digital Design Research strategies, an overview of journal databases and Make Some Noise Thought Exchange Studio Basics I. advanced Google options. Keyboarding skills required. Please bring your library card. Discover local bands and learn about the Toronto You learn something new every day – especially if Toronto Reference Sept. 20, 22, Oct. 11, 22, 27, 10 am music scene at concerts and workshops this fall, you come to these lively, interactive lectures from Toronto Reference Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 14 10 am Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 9 page 22. experts on everything from Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, to the art of Caravaggio, page 24-25. Digital Design Studio Basics III: Imaging The Human Library Everything you need to know about digital photography using Photoshop. Learn about resolution and mega pixels Step into another person’s shoes. Borrow a “human MAP Family Saturdays for quality photos, as well as safe storage of photos. book” for a one-on-one conversation in the library, The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets Toronto Reference Sept. 24, Oct. 18, Nov. 7, 22, Dec. 13 10 am page 22. you visit Toronto’s museums for free. And now, the museums are coming to the library! Page 26. Performing Arts Talks
Downloading eBooks Studio 180 Theatre. Soulpepper Theatre Company. Tarragon Theatre. Canadian Stage. Obsidian Come and learn how to access eBooks and eAudiobooks Theatre Company. Nightwood Theatre. Lectures and and how to download them to eBook readers. discussions by and about the greats in Canadian Fairview September 7 7 pm performing arts, page 23. North York Central* September 22 2 pm computer and library Eatonville* October 24 2 pm training Cedarbrae* October 27 2 pm Plus movies, music and more great cultural programs Excel Drop in for a variety of in-depth Web-surfing workshops at select at your local branch. Learn how to create and edit spreadsheets. Basic keyboard branches. and mouse skills are required. To register, call 416-395- 5674. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/ North York Central Dec. 9, 20 1:45 pm computertraining
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the Yorkville Performing arts Sound On Stage Performing Arts Theatre Series 2011
Hooded Fang kicks off fall Kick off Toronto’s fall theatre season with an insider’s view of six intriguing plays. concert series. Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Live in the stacks. All ages. Free.
Sat. Oct. 1, 2 pm The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer The Children’s Republic Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks Sanderson Branch by Hannah Moscovitch Come relive the magical Yorkville Guest Speaker: Joel Greenberg, Artistic Guest Speaker: Philip Akin, Artistic Director, Studio 180 Theatre. Presented Guest Speaker: Hannah Moscovitch, Director, Obsidian Theatre Company. For more free concerts and music musical scene of the 60s. in association with Buddies in Bad Times Playwright-in-Residence, Tarragon Theatre. Presented in association with The Shaw workshops, visit Enjoy performances by: Theatre. A co-production with Harold Green Jewish Festival. torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise. Theatre Company. • The Sinners (pictured) with Chick Mon. Oct. 3, 7 pm Mon. Nov. 28, 7 pm Roberts Mon. Nov. 7, 7 pm • Keith McKie of Kensington Market Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood adapted by Morris Panych Red by John Logan • Stan Endersby from The Tripp and Guest Speaker: Kelly Thornton, Artistic Director, Nightwood Theatre To learn more about the band, Livingston’s Journey Guest Speaker: Paula Wing, Associate Guest Speaker: Kim Collier, Director and visit hoodedfang.com. • Riverboat performer Dede Higgins Artist, Soulpepper Theatre Company Associate Artist, Canadian Stage Mon. Dec. 5, 7 pm • Juno Award winner Cathy Young Mon. Oct. 24, 7 pm Mon. Nov. 14, 7 pm • And more! Borrow CDs by local and Canadian artists — electronic, hip-hop, rock, pop, punk and more. Fri. Oct. 21, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library Read the latest books about music. Funding for The Yorkville Sound program Thanks to Soundscapes and Exclaim! for has been generously provided by the Canadian Opera Company: supporting local music at the library. Toronto Public Library Foundation. Opera Talks
One day, fOUR branches, a lifetime of experience. Members of the Canadian Opera Company give an insider’s view into the operas being presented in their 2011/12 season. Human Library Whether you’re a seasoned opera-goer or newcomer, get tantalizing tidbits of opera history with guided listening and production insights that showcase the thrill of this multidisciplinary art form. Step into someone else’s shoes with the Human Library program. North York Central Library, Auditorium
Borrow a human book for a half hour tête- Sat. Nov. 5, 12 – 5 pm à-tête — and meet: Iphigenia in Tauris by Gluck Love from Afar by Saariaho • Cedarbrae Branch • People on the front lines of today’s city What happens when you combine Acclaimed Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho issues • North York Central Library traditional opera and an edgy 21st century tells a tale of the pain and fantasy of • Contributors to Toronto’s arts, culture • Richview Branch director? Learn how history and modernity long-distance love in this haunting musical and sports scene • Toronto Reference Library come together in Robert Carson’s re- creation. Go behind the scenes of this The COC presents Love from Afar. A scene from • Veterans and survivors who are imagination of one of the oldest operas electrifying new production, which makes the Vlaamse Opera production, 2010. Photo: still presented today. its Canadian premiere this fall. Annemie Augustijns rebuilding their lives after war For details and to learn more • Entrepreneurs making it in today’s about our speakers, visit Thurs. Sept. 8, 7 pm Thurs. Dec. 1, 7 pm competitive world torontopubliclibrary.ca/humanlibrary. • The faces behind the science and Thanks to the Toronto Public Library To register, call 416-395-5639. Opera Talks will continue in March 2012. For more technology of human health Foundation for sponsoring the Human information on the operas presented, visit coc.ca. Library Program.
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Life In The Georgian Theatre Programs for the Thought Exchange Constantly Curious The Georgian Theatre established many of the traditions and stage practices, as well as the dramatic literature that shaped modern theatre. A five-part series presented by Dr. Terence Russell.
The Treatment of Actresses Origins of the Georgian Theatre The Actor’s Life in London and the History Matters Great actresses such as Sarah Siddons From medieval mystery plays to Provinces endured prejudice as they sought to make Restoration comedy, a look at the roots A look at the hard life of an actor in the Connect with working historians at this lecture series and discover the surprising ways their way in the man’s world of theatre. of Georgian Theatre. Georgian Theatre: from bounty hunters to in which the past shapes the present. Tues. Oct. 4, 1 pm Thurs. Oct. 13, 2 pm predatory managers. Toronto Reference Library, Locke Branch Thurs. Oct. 27, 2 pm Labour on the March: 150 Years of Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Deer Park Branch Spadina Sweatshops: Jews and Imagined Futures for the Lower Don: Labour Parades in Toronto The Idea of the National Drama Gender in Toronto’s Labour A History of Big Ideas for a Small River Movement, 1900-1939 Craig Heron The roots of modern repertory: from Spirited Audiences Jennifer Bonnell Covent Garden to circuit companies. Ruth Frager Thurs. Oct 27, 7 pm Royal patrons in the boxes, “gods in the Wed. Oct. 12, 7 pm Toronto Reference Library, Mon. Oct. 17, 2 pm galleries” and critics, pickpockets and Mon. Sept. 14, 7 pm Riverdale Branch Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Forest Hill Branch pugilists in the pits. Lillian H. Smith Branch Thurs. Nov. 3, 2 pm The Making of Dufferin-St. Clair: Learning About E. Coli from Mount Pleasant Branch Three Mile Island to Bhopal: the Life 1900-1929 Walkerton and Work of Environmental Activist Richard Harris Rosalie Bertell Joy Parr Thurs. Oct. 20, 7 pm Lisa Rumiel Tues. Nov. 2, 2 pm Dufferin/St. Clair Branch Northern District Branch @ The Reference Library Thurs. Sept. 29, 7 pm Parkdale Branch Building Postwar Toronto: When Planning and Politics Collide All programs in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Stephen Bocking Herbal vs Commercial Medicine Canadian Archaeological Excavations The Duke in Canada Mon. Nov. 7, 7 pm in Yemen CAravaggio, his Annette Street Branch Medical herbalist Morwenna Given The Toronto Duke Ellington Society invites Followers and his argues the case for integrating the best of Dr. Ed Keall, Director, Canadian you for an evening of celebration of the Contemporaries Producing History in an Auto Town: conventional and alternative medicines. Archaeological Mission of the ROM in music of the Duke, featuring Jim Galloway’s Oshawa After World War II Wed. Sept. 21, 6:30 pm Yemen, discusses his team’s work in the Quartet. Islamic desert town of Zabid. Christine McLaughlin Fri. Nov. 18, 7 pm OCAD Professor Francis Broun sheds light Thurs. Oct. 20, 7 pm Essential Western A Concise History of Canadian Note: This program is in the Atrium. on Caravaggio, the bad boy of 17th century Wed., Nov. 16, 6:30 pm Painting art, who challenged convention with his Pape/Danforth Branch Philosophers The Riverdale Community: The The Shortbread Variations shocking realism and revolutionary use of Dennis Reid discusses the new edition of Neighbourhood and Library Service chiaroscuro. his book, which for over 30 years has been Food guru Mary McGrath shares her vast Join Professor Jonathan Salem-Wiseman the definitive volume on Canadian art. Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public Library Deer Park Branch repertoire of shortbread recipes and for a dynamic look at three of history’s Thurs. Oct. 6, 7 pm Local History Librarian, presents an introduces us to surprising combinations greatest philosophers. illustrated talk on 125 years of library and festive touches. Caravaggio’s Work service in Riverdale. Don Mills Branch International Aid Tues. Dec. 13, 1 pm Tues. Oct. 18, 6:30 pm The Three Bs: Bach, Tues. Oct. 25, 1 pm York University professor Anna Zalik Life and Death of Socrates Beethoven and Brahms discusses the social and political issues Caravaggio’s Followers Biodiversity in the City Wed. Oct. 12, 6:30 pm around the extraction of natural resources Tues. Oct. 25, 6:30 pm Join Rick Phillips for illuminating talks on in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. City of Toronto staff members present the latest in a series of biodiversity books plus many more events Augustine’s Confessions these masters of music. Thurs. Oct. 13, 1 pm which explore the flora and fauna of Bernini: A Caravaggio Contemporary Runnymede Branch Wed. Oct. 19, 6:30 pm Toronto. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ Tues. Nov. 1, 6:30 pm Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 6:30 pm Tuesdays, Nov. 8 and 22, 1 pm thoughtexchange for details. Descartes and the Quest for Certainty Wed. Oct. 26, 6:30 pm
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SUN LIFE FINANCIAL Culture Family Saturdays Culture Days Readers Theatre mapM USEUM+ A RTS PASS Everyone takes a part and reads along. Plays include those @ the Library by Canadian, British and international playwrights. The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets anyone with a valid adult library card borrow a family pass to one of several Toronto museums for free. Mount Pleasant Sept. 1, 22, Oct. 6, 20 2 pm Toronto Public Library partners with And now, the museums are coming to the library! On Saturdays in Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Thrilling Tales October and November, libraries around the city will have crafts, games, Network to offer programs at 45 branches artifacts and activities from Toronto’s top attractions. Programs last an An annual celebration of short stories for adults. Enjoy across the city, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. hour, and suit kids 5-12 and their caregivers. readings by library staff and guest performers. For. complete listings, visit Mount Pleasant Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 11 2 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/ The MAP program is generously sponsored by The Myth of Orpheus culturedays University of Toronto professor Hans de Groot discusses the Art Gallery of Ontario Museum of Inuit Art Toronto Historic Museums: much-loved theme of Orpheus in mythology and opera. Join the Art Gallery of Ontario and create Learn to play an Inuit game, experience Scarborough Museum Deer Park* September 22 6:30 pm your own artworks inspired by Marc hands-on museum artifacts and make your Enjoy games, toys, stories and find Chagall. own piece of art. out what’s in Scarborough Museum’s Richard III: Look Into My Mirror and See How the Discovery Boxes! Sat. Oct. 1, 10 am Sat. Oct. 15, 2 pm Future Unfolds Pape/Danforth Branch Kennedy/Eglinton Branch Sat. Oct. 22, 2 pm Dr. John Hartley, Ph.D. in English, discusses why he believes Sat. Oct. 15, 2 pm Sat. Oct. 22, 10 am McGregor Park Branch Richard III parallels the politics of Shakespeare's day Long Branch Centennial Branch and our own. Explore the political insights that were so Sat. Nov. 12, 11 am Toronto Historic Museums: applicable to then and now. Black Creek Pioneer Village York Woods Branch For all Culture Days programs, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Mount Pleasant September 29 2 pm visit culturedays.ca. Learn to tease, card and spin wool, plus Learn how kids lived and played 100 make your own woollen bracelet. Textile Museum of Canada years ago. Create a unique take-home Life of Emily Carr Sat. Oct. 22, 2 pm craft based on 19th century playthings. Learn about how cloth is made, and make Adele Koehnke writes and enacts an original monologue Humberwood Branch a colourful bookmark. Sat. Oct. 15, 2 pm about the life of Canadian artist Emily Carr. Sat. Nov. 5, 2 pm Sat. Oct. 22, 11 am Riverdale Branch Maria A. Shchuka Branch It was 50 Years Today… Deer Park Branch Sat. Nov. 5, 10:30 am Bloor/Gladstone October 13 7 pm Sat. Nov. 12, 2 pm Where were you in November 1961? Come and take a walk Sat. Nov. 5, 1 pm S. Walter Stewart Branch Pleasant View Branch Thorncliffe Branch Armchair Travel down memory lane with us as we celebrate this golden anniversary and twist again like we did in '61. Toronto Zoo A slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Patterson. Topics: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Toronto Historic Museums: The Great Wall of China, Manila, Morocco, Athens and Don Mills November 12 6 pm Colborne Lodge Celebrate International Year of the Istanbul (Oct. 14); Tokyo, Nikko and Hakone (Nov. 18). Build your very own fantastical creature Forest by learning how to tell the Sweet Treats out of clay. Hear an interactive, real-life story age of a tree and find out what living Hillcrest Oct. 14, Nov. 18 1:30 pm Sat. Oct. 22, 10 am of high seas adventure, followed by things call a ‘forest’ home. A presentation on the history of chocolate and the process of Victorian circle games, toys and riddles. Davenport Branch Sat. Oct. 22, 1:30 pm Louis Armstrong and the Beginnings of Jazz taking the bean from the tree to your taste buds. Sat. Nov. 12, 2 pm Sat. Oct. 1, 10:30 am Malvern Branch Join University of Toronto Professor Emeritus Hans de Davenport November 15 7 pm Steeles Branch Parkdale Branch Sat. Nov. 12, 10 am Groot to learn about the beginnings of jazz. Sat. Nov. 5, 2 pm Sat. Nov. 26, 2 pm Highland Creek Branch Chanukah Concert Live North York Central Library Sanderson Branch Sat. Nov. 26, 11 am Pape/Danforth October 14 7 pm Sat. Nov. 19, 2 pm Bridlewood Branch The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir perform live with traditional College/Shaw Branch The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Chanukah songs in both English and Yiddish. Actor and director David Calderisi gives an entertaining Barbara Frum* December 14 7 pm presentation on the story of how the poem by Edward M FitzGerald came to be written and what it went on to I become. Palmerston October 27 7 pm
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Orchardviewers TEENS Puppet Shows Entertainment Weekly slide shows, films, music and author readings. These puppet shows are based on various children’s books, Teen Flicks Halloween or Christmas stories. Space may be limited. Northern District Thursdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 15 2 pm Seniors Movies and Talk Drop in and enjoy a teen movie. Check with the branch to find out if tickets are required Join us for movies and discussion. Film Club for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 minutes Steeles Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 4 pm before the show. Call the branch for more details. Richview Sept. 1, 15, 29, Oct. 13, 27, 1 pm Watch a movie and stay after to discuss (time permitting). S. Walter Stewart Sept. 12, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 6 pm Jane/Sheppard September 10 12 pm Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8, 22 The Dresser starring Albert Finney (Sept. 19), Bloor/Gladstone Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 4:30 pm Long Branch Oct. 18, Dec. 6 7 pm Mrs. Henderson Presents starring Judi Dench (Oct. 17), Jane/Sheppard October 20 6 pm Tea and Entertainment Me and Orson Welles starring Zac Efron (Nov. 21). S. Walter Stewart Oct. 29, Dec. 17 10:30 am Admission is free. Films take place in the auditorium. Teen Coffee House Forest Hill Oct. 29, Dec. 10 10:15 am Join us for a variety of films followed by refreshments. Pape/Danforth November 18 2 pm A listing of the films is available from the Language, North York Central Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 6 pm Perform for a supportive audience! Read poems or stories, Riverdale November 19 2 pm Literature & Fine Arts Department or by calling dance, sing, play an instrument or tell jokes. Share your 416-395-5639. Just Classics talent or just come to applaud. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate Chinese Moon Festival and a relaxed coffee house vibe. Program takes place in North York Central Fridays, Sept. 2-Dec. 30 2 pm Be entertained by unforgettable films of the past. the auditorium. Come and celebrate the Moon Festival with stories, crafts Albert Campbell* Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 2 pm and try a slice of mooncake. Movies at the Library North York Central September 22 7 pm Jane/Sheppard* Sept. 22 5 pm Riverdale September 10 2 pm Join us for classics, new releases, documentaries and movies Oh the Horror! Movie Club of the season. Don't forget to bring a snack. For upcoming Senior Women’s Afternoon at the Movies Fall Friendship Circle movie titles and genres, call or visit the branch. Space is For lovers of scary films. Join us as we screen films selected Join us for Made in Dagenham, a stirring story of the limited. Check with the branch to find out if tickets are by Youth Advisory Group. Visit the branch for more details. Meet new friends and have fun! An eight-week program 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant in England, required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 These films are suitable for children age 14 and older. for ages 10-12. where female workers walked out in protest against sexual minutes before the show. discrimination and the right to equal pay. Program takes Malvern Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Dec. 1 6 pm Centennial* Tuesdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 29 4 pm Kennedy/Eglinton Sept. 2, 9, 16 2 pm place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. Beaches Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Nov. 16, 30, 2 pm Karaoke for Teens Walt Disney Day Toronto Reference November 25 2 pm Dec. 7-28 Come sing your heart out! Celebrate Walt Disney's birthday with Disney songs, a craft Don Mills Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 2 pm and a short movie. Beaches Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 6 pm Jane/Sheppard* October 27 6 pm Albion December 5 4:30 pm Barbara Frum Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 13, 27, 2 pm Nov. 8, 10, 23, 24, Dec. 8, 22 Christmas Movies for Kids Taylor Memorial Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 1:30 pm Movies in French & KIDS & FAMILIES Sanderson Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 5 pm Call the branch for movie titles and to find out if tickets Eglinton/Square Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 1:30 pm Other Languages Family Films are required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 Toronto Reference Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 14, Dec. 6 2 pm minutes before the show. Drop in and watch movies suitable for the whole family. Mount Dennis September 21 1 pm For upcoming movie titles, call or visit the branch. Space Weston December 15 4 pm Morningside Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 2 pm Spanish Movie Night is limited. Check with the branch to find out if tickets are Flemingdon Park Dec. 23, 28 4 pm Palmerston Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 15 6 pm Join us for a night out with the Spanish stars. Latinos required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 York Woods December 28 1 pm Danforth/Coxwell Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15 1 pm bienvenidos! minutes before the show. Parkdale December 28 2 pm Morningside December 28 2 pm Film Series with Risa Shuman Evelyn Gregory Sept. 15, Oct. 20 6:30 pm Albert Campbell September 2 2 pm Albion December 30 2 pm Parkdale Sept. 2, 16, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 6 pm Films introduced by Risa Shuman, CBC Sunday Edition film Brazilian Film and TV Festival Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 commentator and former TVOntario Saturday Night at the Highland Creek September 3 2 pm Movies senior producer. Brazilian Film and TV Festival of Toronto showcases what is Thanks to Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto new in Brazilian cinematography. Albion Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 2 pm Runnymede Sept. 7, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 6 pm McGregor Park Saturdays, Sept. 3-Dec.17 2 pm and Scotiabank for their support in raising more Palmerston September 22 7 pm Weston Sept. 15, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 4 pm than $10,000 for the Rita Cox Endowment Fund Read the Book, Watch the Movie Steeles Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 26, Dec. 10 11 am which supports the enrichment of the Rita Cox Black Italian Film Club Read the book at home, then watch the movie at the Sanderson Sept. 17, Dec. 10 2 pm and Caribbean Heritage Collection at the Library. library. Discussion to follow. The Hours by Michael Join us for an afternoon film in Italian. Mimico Centennial October 22 2 pm To find out more about this collection visit Cliffcrest Nov. 18, Dec. 9 2 pm Cunningham (Sept. 8), Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence Dufferin/St.Clair Sept. 29, Oct. 27 2 pm tplfoundation.ca/more_ways_to_give. (Oct. 6), Remains of the Day by Ishiguro (Nov. 3). Flemingdon Park Nov. 18, Dec. 9 2 pm Maryvale November 18 2 pm Deer Park* Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 2 pm Un Aprés-midi au Cinéma Perth/Dupont Oct. 28, Nov. 25 4 pm Le film sera suivi d'une discussion avec Marcelle Lean, York Woods Oct. 29, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 1 pm Directrice de Cinéfranco. Pape/Danforth December 9 2 pm Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support. Don Mills December 20 2 pm Donate to Toronto Public Library North York Central 12 novembre 2h Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca
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Danforth/Coxwell Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19 6 pm English Conversation Circle Practise your conversation skills, make new friends and English Language Classes (ESL) learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years Classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to help of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to you with your English language skills and to learn about participate. This program is co-sponsored by community Canadian culture. This program also helps students get agencies and/or Citizenship & Immigration Canada. ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Danforth/Coxwell Thursdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 15 6 pm - a test that is for university admission. Programs are by Flemingdon Park Thursdays, Sept.1-Dec. 1 6:30 pm the Toronto District School Board or the Toronto Catholic Mimico Centennial Fridays, Sept. 2-Oct. 14 3:30 pm District School Board. Riverdale* Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 20 3 pm Brookbanks Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 15 1 pm Toronto Reference Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 20, 27, Oct. 18-Nov. 26 6 pm Parkdale Monday-Friday, Sept. 6-Dec. 30 9:30 am Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 15 4 pm Sanderson Monday-Friday, Sept. 6-Dec. 16 9:30 am Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19 10 am North York Central Mondays-Fridays (except Thursdays), 9:30 am Deer Park Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 5:30 pm Sept. 6-Dec. 19 York Woods Saturdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 12:30 pm Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19 9:30 am Goldhawk Park Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 6 pm Get exclusive offers on green products and services Goldhawk Park Mondays, Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 21 10 am North York Central Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Dec. 7 6 pm York Woods Saturdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 17 9:30 am (except Oct. 26) at participating businesses – everything from food, (except Oct. 8) Agincourt Thursdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17 6 pm fashion and wellness, to household goods and more. TOEFL Preparation Class English Conversation Circle and Craft This class helps you prepare for the Test of English as a Get your free card or become a business member today! Whether you are in need of English conversation practice Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You or you would like to help someone improve their skills, join must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to our circle to support newcomers and learn a handicraft join. Bring identification with address and proof of your such as knitting or crocheting. status in Canada to the first class. Registration begins on livegreencard.ca Gerrard/Ashdale Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 13 2 pm September 6 at 5:30 pm in Room 1.
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LINC Classes Newcomer Programs in Child Custody and Access Free English classes for newcomers to Canada. Permanent Library Get information on child custody, joint custody, residents, convention refugees and protected persons age guardianship and access rights. Program is in Chinese. 18 or older are eligible. Other Languages Settlement Riverdale October 28 10 am Weston* Tuesdays, Sept. 6-27 6 pm Citizenship Classes Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 11:30 am Partnerships Canada My New Home: Civic Engagement Saturdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 31 10:30 am Get information about the citizenship written test and Seniors can learn how to play a role in elections and get interview. Program is in Chinese. involved. Program is in Chinese. ESL Reading Circle Day Riverdale Sept. 2, 16, 24 10 am Riverdale November 25 10 am Practise your English by reading with others from great books. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Meet your locallibrary settlement worker settlement and find out English Classes for Mandarin-Speaking Seniors Auditorium. about programs and services that can help you Teens get started in Toronto. Stayservices for fun activities Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic conversation classes in Toronto Reference Oct. 29, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10 2 pm everyday English and information on Canadian culture. Arts Talk for Newcomer Youth and entertainment for the whole family. Find one-on-one help for newcomers with Agincourt Fridays, Sept. 2-Dec. 16 10 am Practise your English with a friendly group, talk about settlement needs, offered in many languages. October 21 Hillcrest Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 14 1 pm your community, culture and customs – and meet new To find out if your local library offers friends too. Flemingdon Park, 9 am English as a Second Language for Chinese York Woods, 11 amsettlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 York Woods Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 21 1 pm Settlement Programs or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada Newcomers Bloor/Gladstone, Centennial, Gerrard/Ashdale, 2 pm and click on Living in Toronto. Beginner to mid-beginner classes for Cantonese and KIDS & FAMILIES Citizenship Classes Agincourt, 4 pm Mandarin speakers, in co-operation with the Toronto Funded by District School Board. Prepare for your citizenship test. Riverdale Youth-Child Mentor Program October 22 Riverdale Monday-Friday, Sept. 7-Dec. 15 10 am Gerrard/Ashdale Tuesdays, Sept. 6-27 7 pm Newcomer children from China can get help learning Albert Campbell, 12 pm English and adapting to Canadian culture. To register, call Basic Laptop Instruction Bridlewood, Parkdale, Riverdale, 2 pm Worker’s Rights and Responsibilities 416-392-6810, Ext. 230. Get information about the Workplace Safety and Insurance An introduction to using your laptop. Riverdale Mondays, Wednesdays, Oct. 3-Dec. 21 4 pm Co-sponsored with Citizenship & Immigration Canada Board, worker's rights and responsibilities. Program Mimico Centennial Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 18 5 pm presented in Chinese.
Business Communication Circle Riverdale September 10 10:30 am Improve your business communication skills and get set Tenants’ Rights Newcomer Programs knowledge of the Canadian workplace culture. Learn about your rights as a tenant. An information program with The Cross-Cultural Co-sponsored with Microskills. Parkdale September 21 3:30 pm Community Services Association. Program is in Chinese. Bridlewood Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 14 2 pm Albert Campbell* October 18 6 pm Steeles Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16 10 am FREE Women’s Support Group • Reading Boost Your Self-Esteem Winter Driving For adults Small classes Connect with other women, share your experience, Adjusting to living in a new country can be challenging. • Writing Prepare your vehicle for winter. Learn safe driving tips and Full-time or part-time develop friendships and improve your English. Find out how you can boost your confidence. how to create a driving kit. Program is in Mandarin. One-to-one tutoring • Math Agincourt* Sept. 10, 14, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3 2 pm TTC tokens Mimico Centennial September 27 5 pm Bridlewood October 13 6 pm For more information: Canada My New Home: Literature, Art, Culture and Job Search Workshops Workshop on Housing www.next-steps.ca West: 416-394-3809 Traditions (click on Upgrading) South: 416-393-1995 A career counsellor helps newcomers with developing Get information about housing and how to apply for it. East: 416-396-6904 Discover Canada by participating in readings and resumés, cover letters and job interview skills. To register, Program is in Chinese. discussions. call 416-395-5613. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Want to help someone Email: Riverdale October 14 10 am learn to read? Centennial Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19 4 pm North York Central Monday-Thursday, Nov. 7-10 10 am VOLUNTEER with us! [email protected] Applying for Home Care and a Nursing Home Employment Standards Act High School Education System in Ontario Find out who can apply for home care services and nursing Find out what is the Employment Standards Act of Ontario Operated by Parents and students can get an overview of the Ontario homes in Toronto. Program is in Mandarin. and how it relates to the work place. high school education system, how to choose a high school
and what the requirements are. Bridlewood October 18 1:30 pm This Employment Ontario project is funded Albert Campbell* September 13 6 pm by the Government of Ontario Albert Campbell* November 15 5:30 pm
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AUTOMOTIVE Yoga & Meditation Wellness Programs Sahaja Yoga Fitness Salsa NO FEE! Sahaja yoga helps you to relax and manage physical, A free, fun salsa workout for your body and mind. mental and emotional stress. BUSINESS Annette Street* Saturdays, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 8, 22, 10:30 am New Toronto* Saturdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 17 10 am-12 pm Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 17 PRACTICAL COURSES: (except Dec. 3) Evelyn Gregory* October 13 7 pm CONSTRUCTION Stress Management Through Restorative Meditation Your Hearing Health • Understand Canadian workplace culture Relax, renew, and reflect. Learn simple meditation Explore the causes of hearing loss and how to evaluate • Improve speaking, listening & pronunciation exercises and stretches to relieve your stress and anxiety your hearing. An overview of today's hearing aids to be • Learn to network and restore your sense of well-being and calm. Participants discussed. A presentation by ListenUP! Canada. EARLY CHILDHOOD should bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket and wear loose Don Mills* September 14 2 pm EDUCATION clothing. STARTS: Albert Campbell* Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 11 am Live Free, Prevent Diabetes A dietician from the Diabetes Prevention Project at Unison Summer/Fall 2011, Winter 2012 HEALTH SCIENCES Yoga for 50+ Health & Community Services talks about the risks of Introduces older adults and seniors to physical health getting diabetes and preventing it. exercises, light stretches and useful health and nutritional York Woods* Sept. 14, Oct. 12 Nov. 9, Dec. 7 6:30 pm PHONE: 1-877-572-OSLT (6758) information tidbits. Each session focuses on a different health ailment (osteoporosis, back problems, arthritis). Health Services for Seniors TECHNOLOGY Bring a mat, blanket or towel. EMAIL: [email protected] Get information on in-home care, meals-on-wheels, Barbara Frum* Oct. 19, Dec. 14 6 pm transportation, retirement living and support groups.
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Preparing to Downsize Courses are available at one or more of these GTA Colleges. A representative from Top Drawer Move & Transition Planners talks about how you can get ready to downsize, * Candidates are permanent residents or protected persons who have intermediate-level English (CLB 6 to 8) TO our health & wellness blog the benefits and challenges of downsizing, and helpful tips on how to do so. torontopubliclibrary.ca/healthandwellness Forest Hill September 17 2 pm Don Mills* September 23 2 pm
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Taking Care of Your Back Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Homeopathic Treatment of Colds, Coughs and Flu Learn from a healthcare professional about why it is so Explore the topic of Alzheimer's Disease. Find out how to Get remedies to keep you and your family well this winter. Parenting important and how you can take care of it. recognize the signs and symptoms, and what its risk factors Palmerston November 5 2 pm are. Move and Groove Eatonville* September 19 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale September 29 7 pm Line Dancing Dance and exercise for kids ages 2½-6 years. Help your child develop coordination, language and pre-reading skills Naturopathic Wellness Albert Campbell* October 4 2 pm A perfect blend of mental and physical exertion that keeps through music, movement and rhymes. A naturopathic doctor gets you prepared for cold and flu you fit and healthy. Learn basic and popular line dancing season. Learn how to keep you and your family healthy Nutrition and Healthy Living steps. Forest Hill* Sept. 8, 15, 22 2 pm this fall and all year long. A certified nutritionist explains why we need fat and carbs Agincourt* Tuesdays, Nov. 8-29 7 pm in our diet, which ones benefit our bodies, and how to tell At Home Alone Deer Park* September 21 7 pm the difference when buying and preparing foods. Good Reducing High Cholesterol A workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year olds Fats vs. Bad Fats (Oct. 3), Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs (Nov. 7). to be home alone safely. This program is presented by Health Information Series A naturopathic doctor talks about the what, why and how Toronto Public Health. A Toronto Public Health nurse talks about a variety of Eatonville* Oct. 3, Nov. 7 2 pm of cholesterol and effective strategies to achieve a healthy topics including nutrition, cancer screening, seniors’ health cholesterol balance. Forest Hill* September 10 2 pm and the importance of physical activity. Healthy Eating Kennedy/Eglinton* September 22 6 pm Deer Park* November 16 7 pm Learning the habits of healthy eating. Sanderson* September 24 2 pm Weston* Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 13 1 pm High Park* October 1 2 pm Mimico Centennial October 4 5 pm Stress Busters Dufferin/St.Clair* October 15 2 pm Healthy Futures: Falls and Injury Prevention Learn about body mechanics, posture and the potential Annette Street* November 5 2 pm Build a Healthy Immune System Community Care East York presents a workshop on falls benefits of massage therapy. Presented by a massage Wychwood November 5 2 pm and injury prevention. Get ready for flu season. Boost your healing power and therapist from Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic. Maria A. Shchuka* November 19 2 pm nurture a healthy immune system with special guest Richview* November 19 2 pm S. Walter Stewart September 27 2 pm Spadina Road November 23 2 pm naturopathic doctor Yvonne Stiles. Healthy Babies Eat Home-Cooked Food Ontario Health Study Talk Alderwood* October 13 7 pm Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer Get hands-on training and basic baby nutrition information OHS officers answer your questions about this Join Anthony B. Miller, Professor Emeritus at the University on how to make home cooked food for babies 6-12 months. groundbreaking study that follows participants their Brain Beat Dance of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, for a entire lives to uncover the risk factors that lead to Join us for traditional dances designed with steps to help discussion on cancer prevention and factors that increase Main Street September 17 10 am diseases and health issues. To fill out a questionnaire, visit stimulate your brain, fight memory loss and improve your its risk. ontariohealthstudy.ca. concentration and body coordination. Don Mills* November 25 2 pm Kids Have Stress Too High Park September 28 6:30 pm Eatonville Oct. 17, Nov. 21 2 pm A program for parents of children ages 4-9 to better Bridlewood October 12 6:30 pm Winter Safety understand child stress and provide effective ways to help Northern District October 12 6 pm their kids. This program is presented by Toronto Public Health. Homeopathy Come and learn about winter safety tips for both inside Fairview October 20 6 pm A practitioner introduces you to the principles of and outside your home. Burrows Hall Sept. 20, 27 6:30 pm York Woods November 17 3 pm homeopathic medicine and its application to your health. Richview October 1 10 am Downsview November 24 1 pm Flemingdon Park December 7 2 pm Annette Street Oct. 15, 22 10:15 am Palmerston October 18 7 pm Fairview Oct. 19, 26 6 pm Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet What to Wear: Top Tips to Increase Your Self Healthy Teeth Spadina Road November 15 7 pm Learn how to tell if the health info you find on the Confidence Internet is reliable. Program takes place in Learning Simple tips for healthy teeth. A certified professional image consultant shows you Teens and Drug Use: What Parents Need to Know Centre 1. To register, call 416-393-7209. practical tips on what to wear so you look and feel your Mimico Centennial October 18 5 pm Parents learn about teen issues like peer influence and best every time. Toronto Reference Sept. 29, Dec. 1 2 pm self-esteem as they relate to drug misuse prevention. The Blood Type Diet Barbara Frum* December 7 7 pm Facilitated by a Toronto Public Health nurse. Holistic Approach to Wellness Look at the basics behind this diet system that uses simple Richview* October 5 6 pm Certified Nutrition Practitioner, Lucille Poulin, discusses blood type genetics to determine which foods are best for the holistic approach to looking after your body, mind, your body. emotions and spirit. Deer Park* October 19 7 pm Taylor Memorial September 29 6:30 pm We’re adding programs all the time. Memory and Aging: Strategies to Improve Mental Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs Abilities to find out what’s new. An interactive presentation by graduate students of the Cognitive Aging Lab at Ryerson University.
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Teens Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course Wellness Programs in Learn to meet the challenges of babysitting and develop Life Skills Through Martial Arts skills to cope with common emergencies, prevent injuries Other Languages Cultivate success, values and personal growth through and keep children safe. Fee: $50 (includes manual), to be Wadoka, a unique martial arts skill. Wear loose clothing. paid to instructor by Visa, Mastercard, money order or How to Talk to Your Child about Sexual Health Program takes place in the Theatre Lobby and Room 2. certified cheque before Nov. 5. A certificate of attendance is awarded upon successful completion of the course. Bring Learn about tips for talking comfortably with your children York Woods* Saturdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 17 10 am a lunch, a doll and a pen. To register, call 416-395-5672. about sexuality. This program is in Mandarin. Program takes place in Room 2/3. For ages 11-15. Bridlewood Sept. 8, 15, 22 1 pm Healthy Relationships North York Central December 10 9 am Meet a Public Health Nurse and ask them about health Hearing Protection for Seniors topics such as healthy relationships, sexual education, E-care Yourself nutrition, self-esteem, body image, or any other topics. Get information on hearing health care, hearing loss, Find out how to find information on the library's health assistive listening devices and how to adjust to hearing Maria A. Shchuka Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28 all day and wellness database for teens: Real Life, Real Answers. aids. This program is in Mandarin. This database has lots of information on topics like Bridlewood September 20 1:30 pm Zumba Dance Workshop diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, Have fun and learn some great dance moves with Latin bullying and green living. Wellness Programs for Seniors rhythms and easy-to-follow Zumba moves. No experience York Woods* December 14 5 pm A program co-sponsored with St. Paul's Community necessary. Services and Housing for older adults and seniors. This Fairview* September 24 2 pm program is in Chinese. Kids & Families Steeles Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22 1:30 pm Babysitting Course St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course is designed for kids Learn to Dance! Dental Care for Seniors and teens ages 11-15. It teaches you babysitting, leadership Bring the family and come on out for an introductory Learn how to care for your teeth and find out where to get and first aid skills in a fun and informative way. To register lesson. for this program, call 416-967-4244. Please quote course free or low-cost dental care in Toronto. This program is in Jones September 16 5 pm Mandarin. number 1-184220961. Forest Hill November 12 9:30 am Bridlewood November 10 1:30 pm
Elder Abuse Prevention Know what senior's legal rights are and how to prevent elder abuse. Program is in Chinese.
Riverdale November 19 10 am
Personal Safety for Seniors Learn about personal safety and some home security tips. Program is in Chinese. Riverdale December 3 10 am How far away does an animal have to be before you help?
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Explore local, Canadian or world history via programs HISTORY & and resources that make GENEALOGY the connections for you.
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C.W. Jefferys Picturing Canada History A screening of the documentary film C.W. Jefferys Picturing Canada, with an introduction by John Bessai of Cinefocus Historical Society Meetings and Talks Canada. Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society. Join us for talks on local historical subjects. Meetings are Program takes place in Room 1. free and often have guest speakers. North York Central October 19 7:30 pm
Annette Street Sept. 8, Oct. 6, 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 7:30 pm Oct. 23 4 pm Holocaust Education Week: My Personal Testimony Bendale Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 7:30 pm Holocaust survivors recount their experience. Classess must Northern District Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 1 pm register. Program at Toronto Reference Library is in French. Long Branch Oct. 4, Nov. 22 6:30 pm Locke November 2 1:30 pm Mount Pleasant November 2 2 pm Allied Bombing Campaign in World War II Parliament Street November 2 10 am Aviation historian Keith Hyde talks about the still Spadina November 2 2 pm controversial allied bombing campaign of Germany during Yorkville November 3 10 am World War II, the role the RAF Bomber Command played, Wychwood November 3 1:30 pm and who the key military and civilian players were. Barbara Frum November 4 12 pm Forest Hill November 4 2 pm Deer Park* September 14 2 pm High Park November 4 2 pm Heritage Tree: Preserving Our Natural Roots Palmerston November 7 10:30 am Danforth/Coxwell November 7 1 pm Join Edith George, former director of the Weston Historical Toronto Reference November 7 1:30 pm Society and advisor to the Ontario Urban Forest Council to Lillian H. Smith November 7 2 pm discuss how we can identify a tree's historical and cultural North York Central November 8 1 pm significance. Co-sponsored by the North York Historical College/Shaw November 8 2 pm Society. Program takes place in Room 1. Sanderson November 9 10 am Deer Park November 9 1:30 pm North York Central September 21 7:30 pm
Canada’s Avro Arrow De Havilland Mosquito Aviation historian Keith Hyde discusses Avro Arrow’s Learn about this wooden wonder and probably the world's technical makeup, its controversy, its designated role, first multi-role combat aircraft. The Mosquito was a major the political key players involved in the project and the industrial undertaking for the aerospace industry in repercussions for Canada. Ontario during World War II. Don Mills* November 3 2 pm Runnymede* September 22 6:30 pm Locke November 22 7 pm Eatonville* October 20 7 pm York Woods* October 26 6:30 pm
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Wychwood November 15 2 pm Toronto Reference Thursdays, October 6-27 6:15 pm
Maps and Mapping for Genealogists George Leslie and Toronto Nurseries Explore how maps and mapping tools contribute to family Joanne Doucette, author of Pigs, Flowers and Bricks: a history research, analysis and writing. For intermediate and History of Leslieville to 1920, illuminates the life of George advanced genealogists. Fee: $66 ($60 for OGS members). Goblins on Magic Bazaar, a display from one of Leslie – the unofficial Squire of Leslieville and his life as Program takes place in Learning Centre 1. many kids’ programs, St. James Town Branch market gardener and tree man extraordinaire in Canada. Katrin Ray Toronto Reference Thursdays, Nov. 3-24 6:15 m Riverdale November 16 7 pm English Family History Workshop A workshop for historians with English roots on Guy ADULTS Fawkes Day, a fitting coincidence. Program takes place in the auditorium. Creative Holiday Greetings Genealogy North York Central November 5 9 am-5 pm Hobbies & Crafts Create unique cards for the season using mixed media Unless stated, registration is required for most of the including stencils, watercolours and pastels. following programs. For more information and to Knitting and Crocheting register, call Toronto Branch OGS 416-733-2608, or visit Don Mills* November 10 2 pm torontofamilyhistory.org. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, drop in with your handiwork and spend some time with fellow knitters Recycled Christmas Ornaments and crocheters. Make your own hanging ornament using recycled greeting Biographical Research for Ontario Genealogists Centennial Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 20 6:30 pm cards and old photos. Eatonville Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 12, 26, Nov. 9, 23, 6:30 pm For experienced genealogists wanting to learn the stories Maryvale* November 17 2 pm behind their Ontario ancestors' names, places and dates. Dec. 14, 28 Ideal for writing the family history book. Fee: $66 ($60 for Northern Elms Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 21 7 pm OGS members). Program takes place in Learning Centre 1. Taylor Memorial Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16 1:30 pm
Toronto Reference Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 4 6:15 pm Knitters Drop-In Games Introduction to Genealogy Resources Bring your own needles and yarn. Adults and teens are welcome. Introduction to family history resources, both in print Eatonville Scrabble® and Chess Club and online. Basic computer skills required. To register, call Long Branch Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 15 4:30 pm 416-393-7209. Participants must have basic computer skills. (except Oct. 6) Join our club, meet new friends and have fun. Drop-in. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Quilt and Talk Eatonville Fridays, Sept. 2-Dec. 30 2 pm Toronto Reference September 21 2 pm Cedarbrae* September 29 2 pm Come and learn to quilt working on a community project. Seniors Game Day Beginners to experts welcome. An afternoon of fun and games for mature card sharks, Basic Genealogy and Family History Spadina Road Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 8 6:30 pm and players of Scrabble®, chess or checkers.
Designed for those just beginning to research. This course Morningside Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 2 pm covers terminology, types of sources, online resources, Crochet Club libraries and archives, including LDS Family History Centres A great place to share your interest whether you're a Chinese Chess for Seniors and record keeping to help you think like a genealogist. beginner or a pro, bring your handiwork and spend some Drop in and play. Chess boards are provided. Fee: $132 for eight sessions ($120 for OGS members). time with fellow crocheters. Classes held in Room 2 (Sept. 28, Oct. 12-26, Nov. 16); Goldhawk Park Saturdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 2 pm Room 1 (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 9). Cliffcrest Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 13 6:30 pm Word Games and Puzzles North York Central Wednesdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 2 pm Adult Knitting Club Larry Humber, writer for The Globe and Mail, takes you Come and learn to knit or work on your project. Come through the steps of creating and solving puzzles and cryptics. with your own supplies. Deer Park* November 15 6:30 pm Perth/Dupont Tuesdays, Oct. 25-Nov. 29 6:30 pm
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Cooking green programs Kelly’s Corner: Canning and Preserving HALLOWEEN Start a home project or get involved in an environmental program in your neighbourhood. Food columnist Kelly Rossiter discusses home canning and PROGRAMS preserving techniques. Discussion to include recipes as well Spooktacular activities. as the tools required for canning and preserving.
Green 13 Local Environment Group Davenport September 20 7 pm Monthly meeting open to all interested community Teens Haunted House! members. Come and find out ways to get involved in Building a Cookbook Collection Prepare to be frightened as you enter our haunted local environmental issues. Thousands of cookbooks are published every year and Decomp on a Dime: Zombie Makeup from house. Wear a scary costume to frighten your friends. Annette Street Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 6:30 pm compete with classic titles for space on store shelves. Alison Everyday Things Fryer, manager of The Cookbook Store in Toronto, shares Jones October 28 4 pm Learn how to make your own zombie makeup using Consumer Energy Choices: What You Need to her extensive knowledge and tips as to what to look for Brookbanks October 29 2:30 pm everyday household products to terrify your family and Jane/Sheppard* October 29 12 pm Know in a good cookbook and how to build a great collection. Program takes place in Room 2/3. friends. Sanderson October 29 2:30 pm Bloor/Gladstone October 31 4:30 pm Get the information you need to make informed S. Walter Stewart October 3 4 pm North York Central October 6 7 pm decisions about your energy choices. Understand your Lillian H. Smith October 29 2:30 pm energy bills and how it all adds up. Hear about new Scavenger Hunt consumer protection rules, facts on Smart meters, time- Pumpkin Carving Boo! Find our hidden treats. For ages 4-15. of-use pricing and what it means to you. Presented by Carve and decorate a pumpkin of your own design or the Ontario Energy Board. We’re adding programs all the time. S. Walter Stewart October 28 6 pm learn to create scary pumpkin faces. Bring your own Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs Gerrard/Ashdale October 13 2 pm pumpkin or use one of ours. to find out what’s new. Halloween Party Energy Conservation at Home S. Walter Stewart* October 21 4 pm With spooky stories and treats. Downsview* October 25 4 pm Energy production, transmission and consumption Steeles October 28 4 pm are changing in Ontario, causing some confusion for Wychwood October 28 2:30 pm homeowners. This presentation demystifies government Riverdale October 29 2 pm incentives, smart meters, time-of-use billing, and EnerGuide labelling for appliances. It also demonstrates Kids & Families Craft and a Movie how to easily improve the efficiency and comfort of Make a craft for Halloween, then watch a scary movie your home with minimal or no expense. Call the branch Creepy Craft Day suitable for the whole family. for more information. Concoct a creepy, crawly craft this October. Age 5 and Flemingdon Park October 29 2 pm Weston October 20 7 pm up. Call the branch for more information. Leaside October 29 10:30 am Weston October 19 4 pm I’m Not Scared: A Black Light Performance Art Hoots and Howls See colourful, creepy characters. Laugh a lot and listen Drop by in your costume for scary stories and crafts and to spooky music. Pick up free tickets at 1:30 pm from the Watercolours for Beginners have a hoot of a time. children’s information desk. For ages 3 and up It's never too late to start. Learn the basics of watercolour St. Lawrence October 22 2 pm North York Central October 29 2 pm painting. Supplies provided. Forest Hill October 27 7 pm St. Clair/Silverthorn October 28 4 pm Lillian H. Smith* September 20 2 pm Pape/Danforth October 29 10:30 am Woodview Park October 29 2 pm Abstract Expression on Canvas York Woods October 29 11 am Using acrylics and pastels on canvas, explore the roots and techniques of abstract expression. Art materials supplied. Halloween Costume Bash See pages 29 and 53 for movies, puppet shows Don Mills* September 29 2 pm Halloween games and costume competition. and stories during Halloween week. Humberwood October 25 6:30 pm Mixed-Media Painting for Beginners Learn the basics with Asha. Supplies provided.
Lillian H. Smith* October 4 2 pm
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TEENS KIDS & FAMILIES Kindergarten Fair Make your own 2012 Calendar Join us for fun with games, crafts, storytelling, prizes and Create a unique calendar for 2012. Bring pictures and items Chess Club Play Chess in the Library surprises. that will help make the calendar your very own and enjoy snacks and music while we craft. Now there is a chess club in your library. Enjoy a chess game with your friends or challenge others. York Woods October 15 1 pm Brookbanks Saturdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 31 10 am Bridlewood Fridays, Sept. 2-Dec. 30 6 pm Barbara Frum December 29 2 pm York Woods* Sept. 10, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10 1 pm Burrows Hall Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 11 am Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10 Play Oware Fairview* Saturdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29 2 pm Play one of the world's oldest board games. Brush up on your skills in preparation for the 2011 Toronto Crafts CHRISTMAS International Oware Tournament. Register for the Get in touch with your creative side. Make something tournament at [email protected]. to take home using paper, scissors, colours and your PROGRAMS imagination! Get ready for the season. York Woods* Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 2 pm Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 17 Albion Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 4:30 pm Weston Sept. 21, Nov. 16 4 pm Open House Kids & Families Game On! Come in, say hello and stay for a while. Bring your game face and challenge your friends to Wii, Xbox Gaming Celebrate Christmas Long Branch December 3 10 am PS3, Xbox and board games too. Call or visit your branch to Drop in for NBA 11, NHL 11, FIFA 11, and Super Street New Toronto December 3 10 am A fun program for children at Christmas time. find out what games are being offered. Space is limited at Fighter IV with other players. Experienced or beginner – all Riverdale December 3 1 pm some branches. are welcome even if you just want to watch. Children age 8 Agincourt December 3 10 am and under must be accompanied by an adult. Gerrard/Ashdale December 8 3:30 pm Jane/Sheppard* September 8 5 pm Christmas Carolling Steeles December 9 4 pm S. Walter Stewart* Sept. 9, 23, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, 25, Dec. 9 4 pm Fairview Sept. 14, Nov. 16 6 pm Come and sing holiday classics. Everyone is welcome. Woodview Park December 10 2 pm Parkdale Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 4 pm Albert Campbell December 17 10:30 am Bloor/Gladstone Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 4:30 pm Games for Tweens Cliffcrest December 10 all day Wychwood December 23 10:30 am Maria A. Shchuka* Saturdays, Oct. 15-Dec. 31 9 am-5 pm Wychwood December 10 2 pm Test your skills at our console and board games. For ages Downsview* Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 4 pm Don Mills December 14 7 pm 9-13. Holiday Crafts Flemingdon Park Oct. 31, Nov. 30, Dec. 30 6:30 pm Pape/Danforth December 20 10 am Bloor/Gladstone Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 30, Dec. 14, 28 4 pm Jane/Sheppard December 23 1 pm Make holiday ornaments and other decorations. We Operation Sock Monkey Workshop for Teens provide the supplies. Family Game Time Make a sock monkey for a child in Africa whose family has Perth/Dupont December 3 10:30 am been affected by HIV/AIDS. Bring your whole family out and have fun playing all sorts Teens Maryvale December 9 2 pm of card, board, and video games. Bring your own or try one Flemingdon Park December 10 1 pm Annette Street* September 24 1 pm of ours. Making Christmas Trees Queen/Saulter December 22 4:30 pm Weston December 28 4 pm Barbara Frum September 28 5:30 pm Save money by making your own attractive, chic and unique Poster Design Workshop Parkdale December 30 2 pm Malvern Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 1:30 pm tree using wire hangers, tiebacks and other items. Poster designer Adam Paradox shows you how to make Jones Oct. 20, Nov. 24 6:30 pm posters for school and just for fun using your own artwork York Woods* November 16 4 pm Jingle Bell Time: A Christmas Sing-along with and traditional cut and paste methods. Karen Gray Spelling Bee Challenge Holiday Ornament Decorations Fairview* October 1 2 pm Don Mills December 10 11 am Challenge your spelling skills at the library. For ages 9-12. Create beautiful ornaments with origami (Dec. 5) or by Beading for Beginners Jane/Sheppard* October 6 5 pm recycling old Christmas cards (Dec. 10). Santa Claus Visits the Library Come to a jewellery making workshop then dazzle your S. Walter Stewart* December 5 4 pm There will be special treats and prizes for children. friends and family with your new found creative skill. Manga and Anime Art Club Don Mills December 10 2 pm Jane/Sheppard December 22 4:30 pm Learn how to draw, then watch films of your favourite manga, Barbara Frum November 23 5:30 pm Holiday Card Making Contest anime and cartoon characters. Art supplies provided. Cupcake Making Rexdale Fridays, Oct. 7-Dec. 30 4 pm Design a card and enter our contest! Prizes given to top three selected cards. All materials supplied. Design a special holiday cupcake. For ages 5 and up. Albion December 28 6:30 pm Crafts for Tweens Downsview* December 6 4 pm We’re adding programs all the time. Make a duct tape wallet for yourself (Oct. 12), or jewellery Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs using beads (Nov. 16, Dec. 9) or even maybe learn how to See pages 29 and 53 for movies, puppet shows to find out what’s new. do origami (Dec. 21). For ages 9-13. and stories during the Christmas season. Bloor/Gladstone Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 4 pm Yorkville* December 9 10 am
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Parkdale Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Dec. 28 4:30 pm Albert Campbell* October 28 7 pm
After School Hub Explore and Learn Students in Grades 7-10 can get free after school Take a tour of the library's website. Learn about links that homework help in math, science, English, French and other can help with homework and research. For age 8 and up. subjects as needed. Laptops are available for assignments Pape/Danforth* November 2 4 pm and research. Gaming and other fun activities are also After school programs and resources are available at November 19 10:15 am many Toronto Public Library branches. offered.
Centennial Monday-Friday (except Thursday), 3:30-6 pm Sept. 19-Dec. 28 Thursdays, Sept. 22-Dec. 29 3:30-7:30 pm Sanderson Thursdays, Sept. 19-Dec. 29 3:30-8 pm TEENS Albert Campbell Mondays, Tuesdays, Sept. 19-Dec. 20 3:30-8 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 3:30-6 pm Sept. 21-Dec. 30 Homework Help After School Programs Kids & Families Homework Help Mandala & Learning for Youth Having trouble with high school homework? Drop by the Practise your English, play games, sing songs and tell stories French Immersion Homework Drop-in library and trained volunteers can help you out. For Grades about your community, culture and customs. Homework French Immersion homework support for children in 7-12. No registration required. help is also available. Grades 1-6. Co-sponsored with the Toronto District School volunteer Bridlewood Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 4 pm York Woods September 6 6 pm Board. Downsview Thursdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 15 4 pm Maria A. Shchuka Mondays, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3 4:30 pm York Woods Thursdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 29 6 pm opportunities Fairview Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Dec. 20 4:30 pm York Woods Thursdays, Sept. 22-Dec. 22 4:30 pm English Conversation Circle for Youth Ready for Research Support the library. Come and practise with us. Give an hour or two a week and make a Students in Grades 3-6 learn how to do research for school lifetime of difference. Mount Dennis Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 14 4-5:30 pm projects in the library using a variety of resources on and off the computers. Find out how you can help at Peer Tutoring Club York Woods* Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 2 pm torontopubliclibrary.ca/volunteering Get help with your homework assignments from Leadership volunteers. Homework Help on the Net
Parkdale Fridays, Sept. 9-Dec. 30 4 pm A hands-on computer class for children in Grades 3-6 to Toastmasters Youth Leadership learn how to search the Internet for school projects. Basic Overcome your fear of public speaking with tips and tricks After School Teen Club for Newcomers keyboarding and mouse skills are required in this hands-on Toronto Public Library Foundation is thankful to you can practise. Learn how to improve your leadership class. CIBC for their support of youth literacy through Call the branch for details. skills, organize your thoughts on paper and gain self- Albert Campbell* September 23 7 pm Toronto Public Library’s 2011 Word Out! Teen confidence too. Riverdale Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19 4 pm Burrows Hall* Thursdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 8 6:30 pm Summer Reading Club program. Word Out! helps Annette Street* Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 29 6:15 pm keep young people engaged in reading and learning Youth Conversation Circle North York Central Saturdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 19 10 am After School Drop-in during the summer months by allowing for peer-to- Lillian H. Smith* Saturdays, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 12-26 10 am This is a youth-led conversation group. Friendly and Come in for crafts, book talks, activities and more. For peer discussions about what they’ve read and what Pape/Danforth* Saturdays, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 12, 19 2 pm energetic volunteers create a welcoming atmosphere children in Grades 4-6. they are going to read next. Locke* Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 23 5:50 pm where youth ages 13-24 gather to improve their English, make new friends and have fun. We discuss a variety of Albert Campbell* Thursdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17 4 pm topics like comic books, sports and popular culture. New members are always welcome.
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Maryvale* September 8 1 pm Wychwood December 22 2:30 pm Library-licious Enjoying a performance by CBC’s Patty Sullivan during Frosty’s Snowy Special Keep Toronto Reading for Kids 2009, Albert Campbell Branch. A little bit of everything: stories, games, simple crafts and Wonderful winter stories, songs and lots of fun! other surprises. Something different happens every week. All ages are welcome. Wychwood December 29 2:30 pm kids & families York Woods Saturdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 10 11 am
Sleepy Time Stories Let us lull your little one with sleepy stories and soft songs We’re adding programs all the time. fit for bedtime. Bring blankies and wear your pyjamas. All Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to ages welcome. to find out what’s new. torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some Bloor/Gladstone September 12 7 pm branches have limited space and require pre-registration. Around the Campfire Baby Time Join us for an evening of songs and stories.
Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies Humberwood September 20 6:30 pm from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Gobble Gobble’s Turkey Trot Storytime Toddler Time Thanksgiving stories and fun for age 7 and under.
Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to Wychwood October 7 2:30 pm 3 years with their parents or caregivers. Halloween Hijinks Preschool Time Wear your costume and listen to scary stories in the Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with library… if you dare. their parents or caregivers. Pape/Danforth October 21 7:15 pm October 29 10:30 am Family Time Jane/Sheppard* October 28 11 am Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and Albion October 29 11 am Workshops for children to learn creative under with their parents or caregivers. High Park October 29 2 pm writing skills, make a book or even work with Bridlewood October 31 6 pm a published author. Offered at seven branches, call or visit for dates, times and to register. Storytimes Pyjama Time Christmas Stories • North York Central • Barbara Frum Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children Get into the festive spirit with holiday stories and a simple These programs are for children birth to five • Annette • Cedarbrae age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. fun craft. Programs offered for various ages. Call or visit years old and their parents or caregivers. • Dawes Road • Jane/Dundas the branch for more details. They encourage a lifelong love of reading, • St. James Town St. Lawrence December 3 2 pm build reading readiness in children, and To find out more about our Ready for Reading torontopubliclibrary.ca/sophiesstudio show parents and caregivers how to help S. Walter Stewart December 3 10:30 am programs and services, visit Goldhawk Park December 13 2 pm their child get ready for reading. Sophie’s Studio was created to support early literacy, creativity torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading December 17 10:30 am and writing skills in young children thanks to a bequest from Victoria Village December 17 11 am long-time library lover and user Sophia Lucyk. Pape/Danforth December 29 9:25 am York Woods December 30 1 pm
52 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. * Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 53 READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Expand your mind and learn more about the world Heure de conte pour jeune enfants /French SCIENCE & around you in a variety of Reading Programs Storytime for Young Children lectures and discussions. Les enfants de 4 à 6 ans pourront s'amuser en écoutant des & Storytimes in Other histoires et des chansons en français. TECHNOLOGY Languages Children ages 4-6 enjoy stories in French. Fairview* Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 8 6:45 pm Hola Niños Heure de conte pour les enfants plus âgés /French Spanish for children. Storytime for Older Children Mimico Centennial Saturdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 15 10:30 am Les enfants de 7 à 10 ans pourront s'amuser en écoutant des histoires et des chansons en français. L'Incroyable Monde de Philippe / Philippe’s Incredible World Children ages 7-10 enjoy stories and songs in French. Viens découvrir le merveilleux monde qui tentoure, en Fairview* Nov. 15, 22, 29 6:45 pm compagnie de lirremplaçable Philippe qui adore chanter, lire des histoires, et rigoler. Ce programme est en français. ADULTS Pour les enfants de moins de 5 ans. We’re adding programs all the time. Discover the wonderful world around you in the company Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs to find out what’s new. The Medieval Muslim World's Forgotten of Phillippe who loves to sing, read stories and laugh. This Contributions to Medical Science program is in French. For age 5 and under. Dr. Aliya Khan, Professor of Clinical Medicine at McMaster S. Walter Stewart Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 10 am University, talks about the scientists and thinkers of the medieval Islamic world during Europe’s Dark Ages of the THOUGHT EXCHANGE Persian Storytimes eighth and ninth centuries. Children enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in Farsi. For Northern Elms September 27 7 pm ages 4-8. Program takes place in Children’s Program Room. Fairview* September 19, 26, 7 pm Under the Midnight Sun: The Adventure of October 3, 17, 24, 31 Astronomy from Antarctica 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry.
Chinese Storytimes Juan Soler, PhD student at University of Toronto’s Chemists Have Solutions Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, tells the story Children listen to stories, songs in Mandarin. For ages 4-8. of BLAST-Pol, the balloon-borne telescope launched last Dr. Robert Morris describes pivotal moments in Program takes place in Children’s Program Room. December from Antarctica. research, the role of chemistry in everyday life, and the future of chemistry. Program takes place in the Atrium. Fairview* Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27 6:45 pm Weston September 29 7 pm Toronto Reference September 14 6:30 pm Cantonese Storytimes Advances in the Sciences The Chemistry of Sex, Drugs and the Brain Children enjoy rhymes, stories and songs in Cantonese. leading to reading Scientist Linda Tu, instructor at University of Toronto's Professor William J. Pietro discusses how nerve Woodside Square* Fridays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28 10 am Academy of Lifelong Learning, presents three lectures: Cosmos: From tiny particles to the stars (October 19), cells communicate in the human brain through Kids get one-on-one help with reading, chemical messengers and how molecules designed Journée communautaire familiale Earth: The amazing place we call home (October 26), Life: writing or homework. Frontiers in understanding how humans tick (November 2). to mimic these natural substances can be used to Le Centre francophone de Toronto et la Bibliothèque treat depression, schizophrenia, and psychosexual Mimico Centennial Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 6:25 pm de Toronto vous invite à venir découvrir l'ensemble For children in Grades 1–6 dysfunction. Programs takes place in the Elizabeth des services offerts en français pour la famille. Jeux et Beeton Auditorium. who can communicate in English. 2012: From Garbled Science to Death from the Skies activitées pour les enfants seront aussi offerts. Pour tout Toronto Reference October 26 6:30 pm renseignement, contacter Georgette au 416-922-2672 Program offered at select branches. Popular doomsday scenarios predict the world will end poste 238. December 21, 2012. Kelly Lepo, PhD candidate at University Generic vs. Brand Name Drugs of Toronto’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, S. Walter Stewart 24 septembre 10:30h For more information about explains why you shouldn't believe everything you read Professor Edward Lee Ruff discusses government Leading To Reading and where to pick up on the Internet, and why the astronomy behind these regulatory specifications, production costs and patent an application to register, go to scenarios is confused. issues. Programs takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. torontopubliclibrary.ca/leadingtoreading Danforth/Coxwell October 19 6:30 pm Locke October 20 7 pm Toronto Reference November 9 6:30 pm Annette Street October 25 7 pm High Park November 16 6:30 pm For more Thought Exchange programs, see pages 24-25. Riverdale November 17 7 pm
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F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1T 3W6 X • • M3C 3J3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Fri 9-8:30; D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M1K 1N8 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • • M5N 1B9 X A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9V 1B2 X • • M4L 1Z6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. Mon 10-8:30; Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M8W 4Y1 Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X M1V 4P1 X C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6L 1A8 Sat 9-5 X 123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6P 1P3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M6R 2L7 X D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. Tues, Thur & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30; H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M5M 4M7 Sat 9-5 X M1C 3Z2 Sat 9-5 X D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6A 3C1 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X M2H 1J8 Sat 9-5 X D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; 2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M8Y 3J1 Sat 9-5 X E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4L 1J1 X M9L 2K6 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 A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1J 1H5 X M9W 7A6 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/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; 1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 X M6S 4A6 Fri & 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 B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & M6H 1M7 X • • M3L 1Y7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5; E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. Mon & Fri 10-6; Tues 10-8:30; M8X 2B5 Closed for renovations. M4M 2Z9 Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 X • 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 Sat 9-5 X E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M3A 2T8 Sat 9-5 X M4G 1S8 X G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; D/4 Lillian H. Smith 416-393-7746 239 College St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; M1B 5Z6 Sat 9-5 X M5T 1R5 *Sun 1:30-5 X • • G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5; Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 239 College St. Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M1H 2A1 X • Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) M5T 1R5 D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 239 College St. Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M2R 1N7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • Children’s Books (Reference) M5T 1R5 D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square Mon-Fri 10-6 D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 X M4N 2K7 X G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 Sat 9-5 X M8W 1N6 Sat 9-5 X C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6G 1C4 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M4E 2V9 X E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M4C 5P2 X M1B 3G5 X • C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; M6G 3P1 Sat 9-5 X M6E 2H4 *Sun 1:30-5 X • E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M4B 2E8 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X 85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M4T 1M9 X M1P 2P5 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X E/2 Don Mills 416-395-5710 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; M3C 1P6 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X M8V 2R1 Sat 9-5 • C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5:30; H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; M3M 2G3 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X M1E 2S8 Fri & Sat 9-5 X • C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6H 3L9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X M6N 3S3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M9B 2B1 Expanded hours during Brentwood renovations. X • M4S 2M5 X F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Wed 9-8:30; 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; Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 Fri & Sat 9-5 X M8V 3G5 *Sun 1:30-5 X A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; 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 M9C 5B4 Sat 9-5 TTY 416-395-5596 M2N 5N9 X • C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6M 1L7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4R 1B9 X E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 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 M2J 4S4 X • M9W 1P1 X
* Open Sundays from September-June, except Sundays on holiday weekends. * Open Sundays from September-June, except Sundays on holiday weekends. LC = Learning Centre LC = Learning Centre LSS = Library Settlement Services LSS = Library Settlement Services ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 61 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011 BOOKMOBILE schedule
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C/3 Oakwood Village Library And 416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 1 D/4 Ward's Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1 Arts Centre M6E 2W1 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 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 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6G 2P7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X Bathurst St. & Queen's Quay W.) E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X 3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1 M4K 3S6 east of the South Kingsway) C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 M6K 1L6 X • • 4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, every other week, 3-4:30 pm 1 D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. & Highway 27) Fridays, every other week, 3-4:30 pm 1 M5A 2G6 X • 6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (Eglinton Ave. & Highway 27) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6P 3S5 Sat 9-5 7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, 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; 8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre Thursdays, every other week, 3-4:30 pm 1 M2J 4S8 Sat 9-5 X parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M1C 3B2 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X 9 C/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 2 D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 10 B/1 Needle Fir Way 5 Needle Fir Way (at Firgrove Cres.) Mondays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 M4M 1H3 Sat 9-5 X A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; 11 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 M9W 4L5 Sat 9-5 X 12 C/1 Concourse Plaza 1085 Steeles Ave. W. (at Carpenter Rd., Mondays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 pm 2 B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; southwest corner) 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 13 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2 M4K 2M8 X • • northeast corner) B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 14 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 M6S 1M8 Expanded hours during Brentwood renovations. X E/3 S. Walter Stewart 416-396-3975 170 Memorial Park Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 15 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 pm 2 M4J 2K5 X • northeast corner) C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 16 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3:15-4:45 pm 2 M6N 1J3 Sat 9-5 D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 17 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, every other week, 6:30-7:30 2 M4X 1K7 Sat 9-5 X pm D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 18 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 M5A 4H3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 19 G/2 Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves. Thursdays, every other week, 6-7:30 pm 2 M5T 1J1 X northeast corner) D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 20 G/1 Morningside Heights Morningside Ave. & Oasis Blvd. Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 M5R 2S7 Sat 9-5 X 21 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, every other week, 5:30-7 pm 2 F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X 375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, every other week, 11 am-12:30 pm 2 B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave. Tues & Thur 10-12 & 1-6; Wed 1-8; M6S 3H9 Sat 10-5 X 23 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Wednesdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1 Sheppard Ave. W. & Bathurst St.) F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; X M1N 1R3 Sat 9-5 24 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave. (at Overbrook Pl., Mondays, weekly, 6-8 pm 2 E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 northeast corner) M4H 1J7 X • 25 C/2 Lawrence Heights 5 Replin Rd. Lawrence Heights Community Centre Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens) Tues & Thurs 12:30-5, 6-8:30; M4K 3W6 Wed & Sat 9-12, 1-5 X Community Centre (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577 789 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9:30-8:30; Fri 9:30-5:30; Sat 9-5; 26 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (& Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:45 pm 2 TTY 416-393-7100 M4W 2G8 *Sun 1:30-5 X • • 27 B/2 Chetta Place Chettta Pl. (near Kingsview Village School, Thursdays, every other week, 3-4:30 pm 1 D/4 Urban Affairs 416-397-7241 Metro Hall Mon & Tues 9:30-6; Wed-Fri 9:30-8; As of Sept. 15, 55 John St. M5V 3C6 branch will be relocating to Toronto Reference Library. X Kipling Ave. & Dixon Dr.) F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2 M4A 2C4 X (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek Rd.) B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 29 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 M9N 1K9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X (Eglinton Ave. E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner) 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 30 F/3 Midland Danforth Midland Ave. & Danforth Rd. Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 31 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington St. & John St. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2 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 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; M3N 1M6 Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X • • D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 X
* * Open Sundays from September-June, except Sundays on holiday weekends. LC = Learning Centre LSS = Library Settlement Services See a map of stop locations on pages 58–59.
62 torontopubliclibrary.ca ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 63 SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011 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 Our collections come in various formats. Books, music and branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most movies are available in both regular formats and special branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive formats such as: listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand 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 or • Text-to-voice databases for library programs you wish to attend in cassettes) • Online articles and research person, ask at your local branch or call TTY • eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases 416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two Audiobooks weeks notice is required. Check them all out at torontopubliclibrary.ca. CAN’T COME TO US? We’ll come to you With our Bookmobile and Home Library Service. The TALK TO US, we’re here to help Bookmobile is our library branch on-the-go, equipped with We can assist you with placing holds on items, with looking a wheelchair lift. for information and registering you for programs. If you For stops, see page 63 or call 416-395-5560. use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your If you are unable to come to the library for more than Holds and Overdues. three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library Service can select items that meet your interests and Our Centre for People with Disabilities can provide you deliver them right to your door for free. with books, magazines and information on a wide range of disability issues. Home Library Service 416-395-5557 Centre for People with Disabilities Watch a program from home at Toronto Reference Library Many of our library events are now posted on our website 416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY as videos, so you can tune in from the comfort of your home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime. QUESTIONS? torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400 Answerline Hear-A-Story torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories 416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY This and other library publications can be provided in alternative formats upon request.
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