PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY july — august 2012

TD Summer Reading Club 2012 , page 3 What’s New in our collections

New adult fictioN

The Unseen The Thief: An Isaac Return to Grace The Unwritten: On Hidden Summit Heather Graham Bell Adventure Karen Harper to Genesis Robyn Carr Clive Cussler Mike Carey

New teeN fictioN

Illuminate The Final Four Balthazar The Weight of The Hangman in Aimee Agresti Paul Volponi Claudia Gray Water the Mirror Sarah Crossan Kate Cayley

New childreN’s fictioN

Oh No, George! King Jack and the It’s My Room! Over and Under Step Gently Out Chris Haughton Dragon Robert Munsch the Snow Helen Frost Peter Bently Kate Messner

Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch. IN THIS ISSUE 2 About our programs & Public Library Published by 3 TD Summer Reading Club 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4W 2G8 6 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 8 Business, Legal & Finance Toronto Public Library Board The Toronto Public Library Board meets 9 Career & Job Search Help monthly at 6 pm, September through 10 Computer & Library Training June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 12 Culture, Arts & Entertainment Meetings are open to the public.

16 ESL & Newcomers Upcoming Board meetings: 19 Health & Wellness Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 [email protected] 22 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Board Members 25 Reading Programs & Storytimes Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair) 27 Science & Technology Mr. Michael Foderick (Vice Chair) Councillor Janet Davis 30 Branch Map Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate) 32 Branch Hours, Locations & Contact Information Ms. Kim Korinek, CA, CPA 35 Bookmobile Schedule Mr. Cameron Mackay Councillor Cesar Palacio 36 Accessibility Services Mr. Ross Parry Councillor Jaye Robinson Mr. Kenneth Stewart Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart connect with us Ms. Andrea Zammit

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ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 1 about our programs & toronto public library TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city.

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Sign up for yours today. relax Bring two pieces of identification (with your in quiet, comfortable spaces to study, name and address) into any of our branches. read and hang out kids SUMMER READING fun

Featured programs Join the TD Summer Reading Club Make the library a destination this summer. The Club helps keep kids reading all summer long with hundreds of programs and activities. This year’s theme is Imagine! and kids can pretend to be knights, princesses, monsters or even creatures from other planets at our make believe storytimes, fantasy craft days, magic shows and so much more. Also, Club members get a poster, stickers and an activity booklet to keep track of their reading progress — all free at branches throughout the city.

Visit your local library to find out all that we offer and don’t forget to sign up!

Activities, programs, games, prizes and lots of reading ideas. Wherever you are, whatever your plans this summer, you can enjoy the Club… Illustrations for the TD Summer Reading Club by Dušan Petricic.

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... at your local library Your local branch is the place to imagine yourself this summer. Sign up to get your free Here are just a few of the activity book and poster. Come back for stickers, TD Summer Reading Club games, activities and events to have fun with your friends and win great prizes. programs you can enjoy And don’t forget about the books! this summer. Ask your librarian for what to read next, or to talk about what you’ve just read.

... online @ www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca Access the Club from home or on vacation. Online you’ll find awesome games, ridiculous Magic Carpet Ride! Go online, jokes, cool recommended reads, enter the code Make your very own magic carpet and fly away to 9Y7K4X lands beyond your imagination. and secret bonus content you to unlock cool St. James Town July 5 4:30 pm can unlock with special codes. bonus content. Imagine if You Were a Magician A magic workshop. Learn magic tricks to fool your ... at home or on the road friends. Program starts at 2 pm for ages 6-8; 2:30 pm for ages 9-12.

Heading off to camp or the cottage? Goldhawk Park* July 11 2 pm, 2:30 pm Flying off to some exotic place? Or just hanging out in the neighbourhood? Fantastical Masks Wherever you are this summer, take the Create and design your own fantasy mask. TD Summer Reading Club with you. Fairview* July 14 2 pm Yorkville* August 16 2 pm Pack your free activity book, make sure to have your reading list, bring an audiobook for the car, Wizard Games or download some eBooks to your eReader – all An afternoon of magical fun for ages 6 and up. available at your local library. August 8 2 pm

In the Days of Knights Learn about life as a medieval knight, create your own coat of arms and try your hand at jousting, in this fun fantasy-themed program. Free tickets available in the children's department a half hour before the program.

Bloor/Gladstone August 8 2 pm

For a complete listing of all Club programs, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/imagine.

* Call or visit the branch to register. BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Discuss your favourite stories with others or BOOK CLUBS & try your hand at WRITERS GROUPS creating your own.

Participants in the annual Young Voices conference held at Central Library

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Book Clubs & Discussion Groups Feminist Book Group Members select a different book to discuss for each The Older Women's Network invites women, midlife and meeting. New members are always welcome. To find out older, to meet in Room 2/3 and share views and ideas how you can join and suggest book titles and authors, call about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues. the branch for details. Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier (July 4), Collected Mount Pleasant July 3 7 pm Poems by Sylvia Plath (August 1). Albion July 4, August 1 7 pm North York Central July 4, August 1 1:30 pm Beaches July 5, August 2 7 pm Yorkville July 10, August 14 2 pm Tea and Books Bloor/Gladstone* July 26, August 30 7 pm Elmbrook Park July 26, August 30 7 pm Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff. Kennedy/Eglinton July 26, August 30 6:30 pm Runnymede July 4 3 pm Burrows Hall* July 27, August 24 2 pm Long Branch July 31 7 pm Cantonese Book Club Play Reading Join fellow book lovers to discuss contemporary Chinese literature. Everyone takes a part and reads along. Agincourt July 5, August 2 11 am Yorkville Tuesdays, July 3-August 28 7 pm

Audiobooks A great way to enjoy family road trips together

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Brown Bag Book Club Teens A lively discussion held at lunch time. Teen Writer’s Group City Hall July 19, August 16 1:05 pm Members meet to read and critique each other’s work and hone skills in a supportive atmosphere. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Writers Group North York Central July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 30 4:30 pm

Memoir Writing for Older Adults This self-guided writing group discusses their current writing projects.

Parkdale* July 3, August 7 7 pm

Joy of Writing A weekly writers workshop and gathering where we read, write, laugh and inspire each other. Read great books, chat with other teen readers and meet your favourite authors in person at library Queen/Saulter Tuesdays, July 3-August 28 7 pm branches across the city, including: Hungarian Friendship and Writers Circle J. Torres Evan Munday Writers or friends of Hungarian literature can bring their Nalo Hopkinson Leah Bobet own work or their favourite reading for sharing and Marina Cohen Kagan McLeod discussion. Tish Cohn Barbara Frum Wednesdays, July 4-August 29 2 pm Saturdays, July 7, 21, August 4, 18 2 pm Go online at torontopubliclibrary.ca/wordout to find out more. Sponsored by TD Bank Group. Memoir Writing for Seniors Join a group of seniors to share, discuss and write.

Cliffcrest July 10, 24, August 7, 21 1 pm KIDS & FAMILIES

North York Writers Imaginarium Book Club: Mini-me Edition An informal, supportive atmosphere in which you can Read a book each month, play games and win prizes. For read your work and critique the work of members. Writers ages 5-7. Pick up your first book on June 25. of all genres are welcome. We focus on feedback. Visit Albion* July 20, August 24 12 pm northyorkwriters.wordpress.com for more dates and information. Program takes place in Room 2/3. Imaginarium Book Club North York Central July 12 6:30 pm Read a book each month, play games and win prizes. For ages 8-12. Pick up your first book on June 29. Authors of Soul Writers Group Albion* July 27, August 31 4:30 pm Poets and writers unite to share their artistic energy which enables them to flourish in their written journey.

Eglinton Square July 16, 30, August 13, 27 7 pm

Toronto Writers Co-operative Workshops with guest authors, readings and an open mic. Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more An opportunity to polish, publish and perform your work. all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.

Toronto Reference July 26, August 9, 23 2 pm

* Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 7 BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Get professional advice and resources at our free BUSINESS, seminars, workshops and LEGAL & FINANCE one-on-one sessions.

Business resources and specialized staff are available at both Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library

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Small Business Information Seminar A Canada Revenue Agency representative provides basic SMALL information about starting your own business. Learn about record keeping, fiscal periods, income and expenses to BUSINESS success claim, payroll and HST.

Programs take place in Learning Centre 1 at Toronto York Woods* July 18, August 15 6:30 pm Reference Library. Call 416-393-7209 to register.

Launching Your Business Online Use online resources to develop and launch business Personal Finance websites quickly and cost-effectively. Includes a hands- on portion on building a multi-page website for a small business. Toronto Rent Bank and Energy Assistance Programs

Toronto Reference July 6, August 3 10 am You may be eligible for an interest-free loan to pay your overdue rent or first and last month's rent deposit Small Business Network to sustain your housing. Find out how low-income households in Toronto may get a grant of $500 if in arrears Learn about different small business resources and with Toronto Hydro or Enbridge Gas Distribution. network with others starting or running a small business. Meet at the Business, Science and Technology Fairview Tuesdays, July 3-31 9 am desk, 3rd floor. Home Ownership for Low Income Families Toronto Reference July 10, August 24 2 pm Habitat for Humanity Toronto hosts a home owner Doing Market Research Online information session on the organization, the criteria and application process. Learn to use Scott’s Business Directories online, article databases and other online sources to do market York Woods July 19, August 16 6:30 pm research for your small business. Debt Solutions: Personal Finance Workshop Toronto Reference July 17 2 pm Learn how to create a personal budget that actually works, discover where your hard-earned money is going and find out how to get your credit report for free. This informative Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more workshop teaches you debt solutions for life.

all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs York Woods* July 31, August 14 1:30 pm for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.

8 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register. JULY — AUGUST 2012 BUSINESS, LEGAL & FINANCE Connect with job counsellors, employment agencies and CAREER & JOB a wealth of career-related SEARCH HELP resources.

A variety of career and job search books and other tools are available at branches throughout the city

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Employment Café Community agencies provide resumé critique, job postings and job search support.

Centennial Tuesdays, July 3-August 28 1 pm

Resumés That Get Results A representative from Centennial College Job Connect instructs participants on how to create effective resumés and cover letters. Those who bring their resumés and cover letters may receive feedback and tips for improvement.

Albert Campbell* July 11 2 pm library settlement

Job Search at Your Fingertips services Find out about the resources we have to help you with Find one-on-one help for newcomers with your job search. Call 416-395-5613 to reserve your spot. settlement needs, offered in many languages. Program takes place in the Learning Centre.

North York Central July 19, August 16 2 pm To find out if your local library offers settlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131 Impress Those Interviewers or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada and click on Living in Toronto. A facilitator from Centennial College Job Connect talks about behavior, common questions and role playing in a Funded by job interview.

Albert Campbell* August 15 2 pm

Looking for a Job Get an overview of the library’s job hunting resources, including company and industry information and interview materials. Tours begin at the Business, Science and Technology Desk, 3rd floor. TO career and job search

Toronto Reference August 21 2 pm resources online

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* Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 9 CAREER & JOB SEARCH HELP TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Learn more about using computer applications, COMPUTER & online resources and LIBRARY TRAINING research databases.

A computer training class taking place in one of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres

ADULTS Computer Training These popular programs are offered in most branches and Learning Centres across Toronto. For dates, times and locations, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in and speak to our staff.

Move That Mouse Email Made Easy Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills in this hands-on Learn to use Web-based email services, set up a free email class. This session introduces you to skills required for all account and send your first message. Basic keyboarding computer training at the library. and mouse skills required.

Web Basics Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File Explore the Internet using web addresses and search Learn to open Word, create a document, and save a file. engines. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required. An introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 in two sessions.

Web Basics II Word Basics Part II: Formatting Improve your search techniques using search engines and Learn to edit and format text, use bullets and more. An the Library’s website. Web Basics is the recommended introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 in two sessions. prerequisite. Social Networking Web Basics III Discover new ways of creating and sharing information Improve search techniques to master search engines and on the Internet, including wikis, blogs, photo sharing and their advanced features. Web Basics II is the recommended social networks. prerequisite. eBook Basics Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse Get to know the library's eBook collections, watch Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to demonstrations on downloading eBooks to eReaders and the Internet in two sessions. For older adults with little or mobile devices and stream eBook content to computers. no Internet experience.

Web Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more An introduction to the Internet in two sessions. For all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs older adults with little or no Internet experience. for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.

10 torontopubliclibrary.ca JULY — AUGUST 2012 COMPUTER & LIBRARY TRAINING

Library Training DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO Research Skills Research strategies, including the library catalog and Programs take place in the Learning Centre. online journal and magazine articles to be explored. Bring To register, call 416-393-7209 (unless noted). your library card. Call 416-393-7209 to register.

Toronto Reference July 4, August 22 10 am Studio Basics I: Scanning and Emailing Birds in the Library Learn to scan documents, use Photoshop and email them as attachments, design business cards and Get a virtual exhibit of John James Audubon's Birds letterhead. of America, followed by a examination of the original Audubon prints, as well as William Pope's water colour Toronto Reference July 3, 14 10 am prints and early field guides. To register, call 416-393-7209. Program takes place in the Learning Centre. Studio Basics II: Websites Toronto Reference July 19 2 pm Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos using Dreamweaver. Required prerequisite: Digital Design Studio Basics I. KIDS & FAMILIES

Toronto Reference July 10, August 25, 30 10 am Computer Camp Studio Basics Drop-in Unleash the computer genius in you, learn and become An unstructured session to practise your Adobe Web savvy. Two sessions offered. For ages 8-12. Photoshop and Dreamweaver skills. Bring your digital Registration starts June 18. photos and files. No registration required. Albion* Mondays, July 16-30 11 am Toronto Reference July 11, August 1 1 pm Fridays, August 3-24 11 am July 23, August 27 10 am

Studio Basics III: Imaging Everything you need to know about digital photography Friends oF using Photoshop. Learn about resolution and mega ToronTo Public library pixels for quality photos, as well as safe storage of photos.

Toronto Reference July 20, August 28 10 am Book Ends Toronto’s Best kept secret TEENS

Studio Basics for Teens Two unique second-hand bookstores A three-day workshop for ages 13-18, covering the latest run by the Friends of Toronto Public in Photoshop and website design using Dreamweaver. Library — North & South Chapter Sign up for workshops July 16-18 or July 20-22. Book Ends Reference July 16-18, July 20-22 10 am North York Central Library • 5120 Yonge St. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 am – 4 pm Book Ends south Toronto Public Library @ Your Fingertips Toronto Reference Library • 789 Yonge St. Wednesday & Thursday | 12 – 8 pm Still looking for more? We also offer a variety of Tuesday, Friday & Saturday | 12 – 5 pm in-depth Web-surfing and e-content workshops. all proceeds from the sales of books are torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/ donated to Toronto Public library Foundation computertraining and support Toronto Public Library programs.

* Call or visit the branch to register. ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 11 Expand your horizons culture, arts & with concerts, exhibits, entertainment discussions and more.

Keep Toronto Reading performance at Toronto Reference Library

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Movies at the Library Classic Movie Musicals Join us for classics, documentaries and new releases. Space Sing and feel good this summer by joining us for three is limited. Check with your branch to find out if tickets are classic movie musicals. Call or visit to find out what’s required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 playing. minutes before the show. Call or visit to find out what’s Barbara Frum July 11, 25, August 8 10:30 am playing. S. Walter Stewart July 4 2 pm Kelley Armstrong Barbara Frum July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 30 2 pm Meet New York Times and Globe & Mail bestselling author North York Central Fridays, July 6-August 17 2 pm Kelley Armstrong. Kelley writes award-winning novels for Agincourt Monday, July 9-30 6 pm both adults and teens. She is the author of the bestselling Toronto Reference July 10-August 28 2 pm Darkest Powers trilogy, as well as the Otherworld and Palmerston July 19, August 16 6 pm Nadia Stafford series. July 27, August 10 2 pm York Woods August 8 1 pm Lillian H. Smith July 18 7 pm

LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating Summer Storytelling Evening Ditch the clubs for one night. Bring your favourite book, Our 7th annual summer storytelling on the patio in the CD or DVD to discuss with other like-minded singles. For heart of the Gerrard India Bazaar. All ages are welcome. ages 19-35. Gerrard/Ashdale July 19 7 pm Bloor/Gladstone* July 4 6:30 pm Toronto Summer Music Festival Fellows Concerts High Park Speakers Toastmasters Club The TSM Festival is back with superb classical chamber A community-based Toastmasters club helping people music. Join us in our auditorium for free, lunchtime improve their presentation skills, ability to think on their concerts featuring the gifted Toronto Summer Music feet and run an effective meeting. Club membership Festival Fellows. is open to anyone. Guests are welcome to attend and North York Central July 25, August 1 12 pm observe or participate as much as you feel comfortable.

Annette Street Thursdays, July 5-August 2 6:15 pm Tales and Trials of an Accidental Travel Writer Former Canadian diplomat Terry Keenleyside discusses Carnival Costume Explosion how he started writing travel and recipe books and the Mr. Anton Gabriel, President, Founder-Mas Camp Centre challenges of competing in this genre. He also talks about and museum curator, conducts a carnival costume travel and culinary experiences he’s encountered across workshop and mounts a display of costumes. Canada while researching for his book, Roaming the Big Land: Flavours of Canada. York Woods July 7 2 pm Barbara Frum* August 9 2 pm

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Rastafari & Reggae Film and Video Screening Magic Show View DVDs on Rastafarians, followed by discussion arising A fast-paced, hilarious magic show for the whole family. from the screening. Tickets may be required for admission. Free tickets for

York Woods* August 16 6 pm admission available half an hour before program. Sanderson July 4 2 pm TEENS Brookbanks July 5 2 pm Don Mills July 10, 17 2 pm Teen Flicks Gerrard/Ashdale July 18 2 pm Taylor Memorial July 18 10:30 am Movies for the 14A crowd. Pape/Danforth July 24 2 pm

Steeles July 6, August 3 4:30 pm Fairview July 26 2 pm July 11, August 8 2 pm St. Clair/Silverthorn July 27 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone July 16 4:30 pm Evelyn Gregory August 1 2 pm Sanderson July 17, August 21 5 pm S. Walter Stewart August 2 2 pm Long Branch August 7 2 pm KIDS & FAMILIES Yorkville August 9 2 pm Albert Campbell August 15 11 am Family Movies Woodside Square* August 22 2 pm New, popular and recently released movies for school-age Songs with Mikey V. children. Rated G. Space is limited. Check with your branch Let's imagine, let's pretend! Sing along with wacky to find out if tickets are required for admission. Free tickets children's songwriter Mikey V. Goldhawk Park program can be picked up 30 minutes before the show. Call or visit starts at 2 pm for ages 6-8; 2:30 pm for ages 9-12. Program to find out what’s playing. at is for all ages. Barbara Frum Wednesdays, July 3-August 8, 29 2 pm Goldhawk Park* July 4 2 pm, 2:30 pm S. Walter Stewart July 3, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 21 2 pm Victoria Village August 10 2 pm Wednesdays, Fridays, July 4-August 8 2 pm Jane/Dundas Wednesdays, July 4-August 8 2 pm Mythical Animals in Mexican Folk Music York Woods July 4, 18, August 1, 22 1 pm Albert Campbell Thursdays, July 5-August 23 2 pm Café Con Pan brings the myths and magic of Mexico to life Albion July 5, 7, 9, 19, 23, August 4, 9, 13, 23, 27 2 pm through the traditional music called Son Jarocho. Enjoy folk Thursdays, July 5-August 30 2 pm songs about a series of animals which appear in ancient Evelyn Gregory Fridays, July 6-August 10 2 pm Native myths such as the woodpecker, the vulture and the Sanderson Fridays, July 6-August 27 2 pm rabbit. Thorncliffe Fridays, July 6-August 24 2 pm Victoria Village July 7 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone Tuesdays, July 7-August 28 2 pm Kennedy/Eglinton July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, 18, 25 2 pm Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Woodside Square Saturdays, July 7-August 25 2 pm Forest Hill July 10 2 pm An afternoon of fun! Dress up as your favorite character Brookbanks July 12, 26 2 pm from Alice in Wonderland.

Maryvale Thursdays, July 12-August 23 2 pm Jones July 10 2:30 pm Don Mills July 19 2 pm Palmerston July 19, August 16 2 pm Puppet Shows Steeles July 21, 28, August 18 11 am Perth/Dupont August 9 2 pm Free tickets for admission may be required. Call or visit the branch for more information.

Knight School Bloor/Gladstone July 11, August 1 2 pm Knights-in-training get to play a variety of board and video Evelyn Gregory July 15 2 pm games, participate in stories and compete in tournaments. Long Branch July 17 2 pm For age 6 and up. Pape/Danforth July 17, August 14 10:30 am, 2 pm Humberwood July 18 2 pm York Woods* Tuesdays, July 3-August 21 2 pm Perth/Dupont July 26 2 pm Palmerston August 9 2 pm S. Walter Stewart August 14 2 pm

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Sing-along Fantasy Adventures Sing and dance along with Nadia and Jordan in an Culture, Arts & interactive, musical, fantasy adventure. Groups must register and tickets for admission may be required. Free Entertainment in French tickets for admission available a half hour before the program.

Taylor Memorial July 11 2 pm KIDS & FAMILIES Northern Elms July 18 2 pm Victoria Village July 19 2 pm Programme Musical Interactif / Interactive Musical Gerrard/Ashdale July 25 2 pm Theatre with Grace Morrison Palmerston July 26 2 pm L'histoire du Canada n'a jamais été aussi amusante. The Don Mills July 31 2 pm history of Canada has never been so much fun! Meet Officer Robert and Canine Cody Jane/Dundas* July 5 10:30 am Parkdale July 10 2 pm Animal education officer and his Labrador teach responsible pet ownership. For age 4 and up. Groups of 10 North York Central July 17 2 pm or more should call 416-395-5980 to register. Mireille Messier York Woods July 25 1 pm Venez écouter Fatima et les voleurs de clémentines, une Music with Brian Summer Fantastic histoire d'amitié à saveur marocaine! Puis apprenez à peller des clémentines en forme de fleurs en compagnie de Brian and his friends Melody the Hippo and Alan the Lion l'auteure Mireille Messier. Come and listen to a story about take the stage in this lively family show for ages 4-12. friendship with a taste of Morocco. Then learn how to peel Free tickets for admission available a half hour before the a clementine into the shape of a flower. program. Maria A. Shchuka* July 9 2 pm Fairview July 28 11 am S. Walter Stewart* July 10 2 pm Richview July 12 2:15 pm The Dancing Juggler Discover the world of juggling with a performance by Philippe Flahaut Marla, the juggling clown who dances and juggles to Chansons traditionnelles de la France et du Québec. classical music. Traditional french songs from Quebec and France.

Gerrard/Ashdale August 1 2 pm Cedarbrae* July 11 2 pm Sanderson* July 18 2 pm Splash'n Boots Dance Party Voted Canadian children's group of the year, Splash'n Njacko Backo Boots will have you dancing and laughing all afternoon. Musique et contes d'Afrique avec Njacko Backo. Music and Free tickets for admission available a half hour before the stories from Africa with Njacko Backo. program. Centennial July 11 2 pm York Woods August 15 1 pm Danforth/Coxwell July 31 2 pm

Sons et Légendes des Conteurs en Herbe / Sounds and Legends for Young Storytellers Spectacle interactif: Découvre le conteur en toi, à travers TO more programs for kids & teens les chants et légendes, à l'aide d'instruments de musique tels que le Sabar, Tama et Koutero. This interactive program encourages children to tell stories and play • TD Summer Reading Club page 3 various musical instruments.

• Hobbies, Crafts & Games page 22 Fairview July 18 2 pm • Reading Programs & Storytimes page 25 • Science & Technology page 27

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Le Livre Perdu/The Lost Book Branle-bas à la bibliothèque. Le précieux livre du "Qui, Que, Quoi, Dont, Où" a disparu. Si on ne le retrouve pas tous les livres risquent de s'effacer à jamais. Estelle Farfadelle saura-t-elle le retrouver avant qu'il ne soit trop tard? There is a problem at the library. The book, Qui, Que, Quoi, Dont, Où, is lost. If we don't find it soon every book in the library will disappear forever. Estelle Farfadelle has been called directly from Québec to help us look for it. Hopefully it is not too late!

Don Mills* July 26 10 am Richview July 26 2:15 pm Malvern July 27 10 am Parliament Street* July 27 2 pm

Le Magicien de l'humour / French Magic Show Dans un spectacle hautement interactif que vous ne serez pas prêt d'oublier, vous tomberez sous le charme du seul et unique Jean Deshaies. This interactive magic show is sure to entertain you. For ages 5-10.

Albert Campbell July 24 10:30 am Woodside Square* July 24 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone July 25 2 pm Main Street July 25 10 am

How far away does an animal have to be before you help?

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Find ESL classes, conversation circles and ESL & materials in your own language to help you get NEWCOMERS settled in your new home.

Many quiet spaces are available for individual and group learning

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English Conversation Circle English Language Develop your conversation skills, make new friends and learn about the library's resources and services. Meet Learning with volunteers and other newcomers weekly to discuss a variety of topics with the help of an experienced group Meet and Speak facilitator. You must be 18 years old and have landed immigrant or refugee status to join. Practise your English while talking with others. North York Central Wednesdays, July 4-August 22 (except July 11) 6 pm Centennial Mondays, July 2-August 27 10 am Agincourt Thursdays, July 5-19 6 pm Thursdays, July 5-26 6:30 pm Canada My New Home: Steps to English Fluency Albion Mondays, July 9-August 27 4:30 pm Join our conversation sessions on Canadian life, culture and traditions.

Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, July 3-August 30 4 pm

Craft and English Conversation Circle Settlement Whether you need to practise your English or would like to help someone improve their skills, join our circle to Canada My New Home: Literature, Art, Culture and support newcomers and learn a handicraft such as knitting Traditions or crochet. Discover your new country and culture. Come and Gerrard/Ashdale July 3, 10 2 pm participate in readings and discussions about Canada. English Language Class - Beginner Centennial Mondays, July 2-August 27 4 pm Learn English grammar and writing, and Canadian culture. Business Communication Circle You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to join. Bring address identification and proof of your Participate in our group, improve your business status in Canada to the first class. Provided by Toronto communication skills and obtain knowledge of the District School Board. There is no daycare offered. Program Canadian workplace culture. Co-sponsored with Microskills. takes place in Room 1. Bridlewood Wednesdays, July 4-August 29 3 pm North York Central Monday-Friday, July 3-27 (except July 2) 9 am Housing Services English Language Class - Intermediate Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services offers information Provided by Toronto District Catholic School Board. There is on subsidized housing, landlord and tenant laws, rental or no daycare offered. utility payment and apartment or room search.

Dawes Road Tuesdays-Thursdays, July 3-26 9:30 am Flemingdon Park Fridays, July 6-27 10:30 am

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Citizenship Preparation Classes Prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test in a group ESL & Newcomer setting. Topics include Canadian history, government and politics, Canadian symbols, culture, customs and values, Programs in Other geography, and rights of all Canadians. Practice questions and tests provided. Languages

Barbara Frum* Tuesdays, July 17-August 7 6:30 pm The following programs are in Mandarin (and Cantonese Agincourt* Thursdays, July 26-August 30 6 pm where specified.)

Sponsoring Your Family to Canada Newcomer Information Session Reunite your family members in Canada. Learn about With staff from Cross-Cultural Community Services who can be a sponsor and how to apply. Find out about Association. the new parent and grandparent super visa and your responsibilities as a sponsor. Bring your permanent resident Steeles July 20, August 17 10 am card. Preparing for University Weston* July 17 1 pm Help your children plan their future. Find out how to Information Seminars choose universities and which programs can help develop their careers. Speak to a COSTI representative at these drop-in sessions on employment, health, education, housing and settling Bridlewood August 2 6 pm into your community. English as a Second Language for Chinese North York Central July 27, August 24 1 pm Newcomers Volunteer in Canada Mid-beginner level for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers, in co-operation with the Toronto District School board. Learn how to volunteer and how to discover the right opportunities for you. Riverdale* Monday-Thursday, August 20-23 12:30 pm

Burrows Hall* August 14 6:30 pm

Housing Support Get information from housing support workers about subsidized housing and finding the right housing for you. Bring your permanent resident card.

Weston* August 21 1 pm

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• English Classes: Language classes and conversation circles for any age, not just for students. • ESL & Fun Programs for Kids: Reading programs and storytimes in English and other languages. • Job Training & Certification: Programs, resources and free computers to get online and use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Living in Toronto: Our library settlement workers can help you get started in Toronto and Canada.

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Peer Nutrition Downsizing for Seniors Make healthy foods for your family, build skills for Are you ready to downsize? This program provides you shopping and cooking, and make new friends and share with the mental preparedness to get started. Presented by experiences. Top Drawer.

Agincourt* July 4, 11 10 am Barbara Frum* July 17 2 pm

Living and Learning with Baby Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid Bring your baby and meet other parents to discuss Learn about the cultural myths and misconceptions adjusting to parenthood, infant nutrition, growth and surrounding epilepsy, about seizure types and about development and community resources. For parents of diagnosing and managing this condition. Find out how to children ages 6 weeks to 6 months. Presented by Toronto respond effectively when someone experiences a seizure Public Health. and get tips on creating a safe environment for epileptics. Program takes place in Room 1. Woodside Square July 5, 12 1 pm North York Central July 18 7 pm At Home Alone An interactive workshop to help families prepare their Gluten Sensitivity 10-14 year olds to be at home safely. Presented by Toronto Unlock the mystery of this common food sensitivity and Public Health. how it can make a major impact on your health. Co- sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Burrows Hall* July 10 6:30 pm Main Street* July 25 7 pm Health and Fitness Tips Get tips with lifestyle coach and personal trainer Jose Introduction to Yoga Villablanca, and discover the benefits of holistic healing. Learn yoga exercises to enhance self-awareness and increase flexibility and strength. Join our instructor and Bloor/Gladstone* July 12 7 pm nutrition practitioner, as she guides you through a gentle workout. Registration begins July 11.

Woodside Square* August 15 6:30 pm

Agincourt Health Fair A variety of information booths on personal health including nutrition, injury prevention, diabetes, caregiver TO our health & wellness blog support services and much more. Free and open to torontopubliclibrary.ca/healthandwellness everyone. Agincourt August 21 2 pm

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It's Never Too Late: Finding That Special Someone If you need guidance on confidence building and what you want in your social life, come and meet Elaine Mitchell, author of the Silver Fox: A Dating Guide for Women Over 50.

Barbara Frum August 29 2 pm

Menopause Learn how to prevent, minimize, and manage symptoms associated with menopause. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness.

Main Street* August 29 7 pm

Health & Wellness Programs in Other Languages

Wellness Program for Seniors A program in Chinese, with St Paul's Community Services and Housing.

Steeles July 5, August 2 1 pm

Parenting Learn about positive discipline at home, gentle and effective discipline strategies and related community resources. Program is in Mandarin.

Bridlewood* July 12 6 pm

Hearing Protection for Seniors Find hearing health care in your community, learn about hearing loss and assistive hearing devices and how to adjust to using hearing aids. Program is in Mandarin.

Bridlewood* July 13 1:30 pm

Dental Care for Seniors Learn about common dental diseases and dental care, as well as free dental care services and resources in Toronto. Program is in Mandarin.

Bridlewood* August 21 1:30 pm

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Have you updated your child’s immunization record with ? It is parents’ responsibility to report up-to-date immunization to Toronto Public Health. Doctors don’t report immunization information. Every time your school-aged child gets a shot, report it one of these ways: Online: toronto.ca/health Fax: 416-338-2487 Mail (photocopy): Toronto Public Health Immunization 850 Coxwell Avenue., Toronto, ON M4C 5R1

If you have questions about the vaccines required for school, call the Immunization Information Line at 416-392-1250. Feed your fun side. Start with an inexpensive hobby, HOBBIES, CRAFTS create art with professional artists or just relax with & GAMES any of our other leisure activities.

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Knitting/Crocheting Recycle Arts A great place to share your interest, whether you’re a Create an eco-friendly memory box made from recycled beginner or a pro. Bring your handiwork and spend some materials. All supplies provided. time with fellow knitters and crocheters. Agincourt* August 20 2 pm Albion Tuesdays, July 3-August 21 6 pm Cedarbrae Tuesdays, July 3-August 7 5 pm Fall Gardening Workshop Mondays July 9-August 27 5 pm A gardening expert from Toronto Green teaches you how Centennial Tuesdays, July 3-August 28 6:30 pm to build up your soil and extend your gardening season Long Branch Thursdays, July 5-August 30 4:30 pm with timely tips for fall. Learn to Camp Agincourt* August 27 6 pm Thinking about going camping but don't know where to start? Ontario Parks staff teach you how, from planning to TEENS equipment use. Chess Club Bloor/Gladstone* July 5 6:30 pm Enjoy a chess game with your friends or challenge others Jewellery Workshop while you improve your critical thinking skills. Make fabulous jewellery out of unique and colourful glass Barbara Frum* Fridays, July 6-August 10 2 pm beads and silver findings. No experience required. All Brookbanks* Saturdays, July 7-August 25 10 am materials supplied. York Woods* July 14, 28, August 11, 25 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone* July 19 7 pm Arcade Night Play Oware A night of gaming! Bring your friends and make new ones. PS3, Wii and Xbox will be set up so the choice is yours. For Play one of the world's oldest board games. Brush up on ages 13-24. your skills and challenge others. Cedarbrae July 10, 24, August 14, 21 6 pm York Woods* July 21, August 18 2 pm Cooking Basics Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society Join Spice Lady Chef Sharon Elston and learn how to make Bring the outdoors in. Exchange seeds and plants and meet simple meals. The focus is on easy, delicious, fast and local gardeners. healthy food. For ages 12-19.

Long Branch August 2 6:30 pm Don Mills* July 14 10:30 am

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Cricket, Lovely Cricket Games Galore A hands-on-demonstration in the library's parking lot A fun time with games and other activities for school-age highlights the art of wicket keeping, fielding, bowling and children. batting. Evelyn Gregory July 4, 11, August 8 2 pm York Woods July 14, 21, 28 2 pm Jane/Dundas July 6, 9, 27, August 3 2 pm Jones July 17 2:30 pm Transformation Nation: Iron-on Transfers Queen/Saulter July 19, August 16 6:30 pm Long Branch July 25 2 pm Transform your t-shirt, tank top (or even pillowcase) with St. Lawrence August 23 2 pm excellent iron-on transfers and markers. Bring your own fabric item and we supply the rest. Pre-teen Club North York Central July 16 2 pm Activities for ages 10-13 include creating art, playing games and making new friends. Ask staff for more details. Friendship Bracelet Workshop Albion July 9, 30, August 13, 27 6:30 pm By learning to make one knot, you can make beautiful bracelets to keep or to give away to your friends. All Console Gaming supplies provided. School your opponents in a frenzy of awesomeness. Prove Downsview* July 18 3:30 pm you have the legendary skills to challenge others using a variety of different gaming systems. KIDS & FAMILIES Downsview* July 10, 24, August 7 3:30 pm Origami York Woods* July 20, August 24 3:30 pm Bloor/Gladstone July 23 4:30 pm Create fun and easy origami crafts out of paper. For school- age children. Let's Go Fly a Kite Jones July 3 2:30 pm A kite-making workshop with special guest Kenneth Fairview* July 19 2 pm Kettlewell. For age 5 and up. Queen/Saulter July 19 2 pm Gerrard/Ashdale August 8 2 pm Long Branch* July 10 2 pm

Bingo! Bead-aful! Come and play this great game. Bead enthusiast Laura Dee brings the world of beading to you. Create a bug, a gecko or a fish, all from beads. Humberwood July 4, August 1 2 pm S. Walter Stewart July 5, August 9 2 pm Fairview* July 11 2 pm Albion July 6, 20, August 3, 17 2 pm St. Lawrence July 9 2 pm Coat of Arms Gerrard/Ashdale July 11 2 pm Imagine you are living in the Middle Ages and design your St. James Town July 26 4:30 pm family shield. Sanderson August 1 2 pm Palmerston August 2 2 pm Humberwood July 11 2 pm Yorkville August 2 2 pm Don Mills August 14 2 pm Creative Crafts Using Recyclable Materials Perth/Dupont August 16 2 pm Join us as we use our imagination to make incredible crafts. For age 6 and up. Lego Club Woodside Square* July 11, August 29 2 pm Lego building challenges for school-age children.

Albion Wednesdays, July 4-August 15 5 pm Comic Art Albert Campbell Mondays, July 9-20 2 pm Learn to draw basic illustrations, animals and facial Queen/Saulter July 12 2 pm expressions in our workshop. For ages 9-18.

Barbara Frum* July 12 2 pm

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Wii Have Fun Card Making Game on! Challenge your friends and test your skills. For Create your own Fantasy Peacock card. Keep it for yourself age 6 and up. or give it to your best friend.

Humberwood July 12, 30, August 2, 15, 20 2 pm Perth/Dupont* July 19 2 pm Albion August 16 2 pm Dawes Road August 17 2 pm Clay-tivity Create your own one-of-a-kind clay sculpture. Fantasy Crafts St. James Town July 19 4:30 pm Use your imagination to create something special to take St. Clair/Silverthorn August 3 2 pm home. For age 6 and up.

Perth/Dupont July 12 2 pm Felt Crafts Albion July 13, August 10, 24 2 pm Hand-sew fuzzy felt critters and mascots from scratch and Forest Hill July 17 2 pm add your own personal touches. For ages 9-18. Make a Book Barbara Frum* July 26 2 pm Create your very own handmade book using some very Fantasy Paper interesting and imaginative techniques. Get creative with paper. For ages 6-12. St. James Town July 12 4:30 pm Yorkville* July 26 2 pm Twisted Ones Presents the Balloon Extravaganza Show Xbox Challenge Enjoy a special balloon show filled with games, magic and Challenge your friends and test your skills. Ages 6-15. music from the Twisted Ones. Free tickets for admission Dawes Road July 31 2 pm may be required and will be given out 30 minutes before the show. Imagine a Greener World S. Walter Stewart July 12 2 pm Environmental educator Liz Rice provides an entertaining Albion August 13 2 pm and educational presentation on recycling in Toronto with hands-on activities. Boon-Doggle St. James Town August 2 4:30 pm Weave your own personalize decorations or bracelet. For ages 7-15. Sock Monkeys Dawes Road July 13 3:30 pm Make your very own sock monkey out of socks. For ages 9-18. Learn to Juggle Barbara Frum* August 9 2 pm A hands-on workshop for children age 9 and up. Free tickets for admission are available a half hour before the Illustration Workshop program. Illustrator Nick Csernak leads school-aged kids through a Bloor/Gladstone July 18 2 pm hands-on demonstration using a unique miming process — an illustrative technique that brings dynamic cartoon Fantasy Carnival characters to life.

Enjoy playing carnival games. Downsview August 14 2 pm Woodside Square* July 18 2 pm Time Travel Trivia Celebrate your reading achievements with trivia games, riddles, jokes and refreshments.

St. Lawrence August 23 2 pm

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Baby Time Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Toddler Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers.

Preschool Time Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with their parents or caregivers.

Family Time Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers.

Pyjama Time Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. Storytimes For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to These programs are for children birth to five torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some branches have limited space and require pre-registration. years old and their parents or caregivers. They encourage a lifelong love of reading, build reading readiness in children, and To find out more about our Ready for Reading programs and services, visit show parents and caregivers how to help torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading their child get ready for reading.

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Summer Storytime Make Believe Storytime Stories with movies for summer afternoons. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join us for stories and games that let your imagination soar. Groups of 10 or more Leaside Tuesdays, July 3-August 28 2 pm should register. Wacky Wednesday Storytime York Woods Thursdays, July 12-August 23 1 pm Let your imagination run wild! Stories, rhymes and crafts for age 5 and under. Family Sing-along Rob Joy delights you with songs and stories for children S. Walter Stewart July 4-August 22 10:30 am age 6 and under. Stories and Games Fairview July 17, 24, 31 11 am or 12 pm Games, stories, crafts and lots of fun. Reading Buddies Taylor Memorial* July 4 2 pm Share a book with a friend, watch shadow plays and mime Stories in the Park shows, make science projects and much more. Register at the children’s desk. For ages 5-12. Stories, music, finger plays and other interactive fun. Bring your own blanket. Program will be canceled if it rains. North York Central Thursdays, July 19-August 23 1:45 pm High Park Thursdays, July 5-26 10 am Family Storytime and Face Painting

Reading Time Listen to stories and songs while you get your face painted. Stories, interactive songs, finger plays and rhymes for ages Yorkville* July 19 2 pm 3-6. I Cannot Tell a Lie: Fantastic Stories Maryvale Fridays, July 6-27 2 pm Original tall fish tales told by resident storyteller Neil Learn Through Play Marlow. For ages 4 and up. Groups must call ahead to book. Free tickets available 30 minutes before the Drop in for pre-reading activities, arts and crafts. program. Co-sponsored by Ontario Early Years. Long Branch July 24 2 pm Cliffcrest Saturdays, July 7-August 18 10 am Birds, Bunnies and Broccoli: Stories, Rhymes and Saturday Stories Songs Saturday morning stories and songs for the whole family. Meet Aunt Lizzie, pesky John the Rabbit and several other Albion July 7-August 25 11 am creatures in a playful interactive session of stories, rhymes Bloor/Gladstone July 7-August 25 10 am and songs. For ages 2-6. Parkdale July 7, 14, 21, 28 10 am York Woods* July 25 6:30 pm

Stories and Crafts Monstrous Good Fun For kids of all ages. Kooky and spooky monster tales and a cool monster craft! Pape/Danforth July 10 2 pm For ages 4 and up. St. Clair/Silverthorn July 20 2 pm St. Lawrence July 26 2 pm

Folktales from Around the World Stories by Adèle Lampoon Puppet Theatre presents three folktales: one Adèle brings words to life with stories, rhymes, props and Japanese, one Russian, and Canada's own Paper Bag artwork that engage your heart, mind and soul. Princess. Pick up free tickets at the box office at 12:30 pm. Groups of 10 or more must register. Perth/Dupont August 2 2 pm York Woods July 11 1 pm Kamishibai Story and Craft A story told using the magical Japanese Kamishibai theatre. After the story, you can make your very own Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more Kamishibai. Bring an empty cereal box or a similar shaped all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs box with you to the program. for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. St. James Town August 9 4:30 pm

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Mad Science Hiss-Story of Snakes A fun and engaging science session for ages 6-12. Meet live animals and better understand them. For age 8 These interactive experiments spark your curiosity and and up. imagination. Some locations require tickets for admission Northern Elms July 4 1 pm and are available in person a half hour before the Evelyn Gregory July 18 3 pm program. Jones July 31 2:45 pm Woodside Square* July 4 2 pm Don Mills August 8 3 pm Perth/Dupont* July 5 2 pm Woodside Square* August 8 1 pm Bloor/Gladstone July 10 2 pm Bloor/Gladstone August 15 3 pm Fairview* July 10 2 pm Northern Elms July 11 2 pm Dufferin/St. Clair July 12 2 pm St. Clair/Silverthorn July 13 2 pm Elmbrook Park* July 18 2 pm Woodview Park July 18 2 pm Don Mills July 24 2 pm Jones July 24 2:30 pm Albion July 26 2 pm Sanderson* August 8 2 pm english can be fun

Free help from teachers to prepare newcomer children ages 7–10 for school in September with games and activities TO more programs for kids & teens in English. Runs from July 3–31.

• TD Summer Reading Club page 3 Registration is required. To apply and • Book Clubs & Writers Groups page 6 find out where it is offered, go to • Movies, Music & Puppet Shows page 12 torontopubliclibrary.ca/eslchildren • Hobbies, Crafts & Games page 22 Thanks to Friends of the Library, South Chapter • Reading Programs & Storytimes page 25 for their support of English Can Be Fun.

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Reserve List Heather Rumball Clifford & Doris Goldfarb Mike Pezzack Special Thanks Circle Donna & Gary Slaight John Hancock Stephen Phillips to our 2011 Book ($25,000 – $99,999) Lover’s Ball Steven Smith Sharon Ho Susan Phillips sponsors: Estate of John Korhonen Nancy Sprott Brenda Holz Mary Pitts Metcalf Family In Honour David Strom Christopher Homer David Racette-Campbell of Robert F. Reid Sun Life Financial, Cathie Hudson Warren Randall Presenting Sponsor Murray Frum & Family Kim Huntley Antionette Raponi Air Canada Vacations Friends CityTV ($250 – $999) Ya Dong Jiang John Risk Collector’s Arndis Johnson Susan Robins Cober Evolving Solutions Circle The Abraham Family Frances Johnson Chris Robinson Dome Productions ($5,000 – $9,999) Katherine Adams James Knoop Allen Russell Fairmont Royal York Charles & Marilyn Baillie Margaret Agar Aravind Kozhikott Nigel Russell Friesens Corporation Joel Quadracci Kapilesh Arekar Aileen Kubota Terrence Ryan Harlequin Enterprises Anonymous Elise Bayle Ltd. Mary C. Kutarna N. Yvonne Sawden John Bedford HarperCollins Canada Yoko Kutney Frances Schwenger Reader’s Circle Leslie Borbas Ltd. Lindsay Lafreriere Rebecca Scott ($1,000 – $4,999) Thomas Boyd Hello! Canada Jean & Kenneth Laundy Lois Scouten Miller Thomson LLP Anne Bailey Sharon Brown Nicola Lawrence Harvey Simmons OSSTF Jim Bertram Janet Bruce Victoria Lee John Skaife Sony Canada Paul Carney & Douglas & Patricia Bull Carolyn Lemon Julian Sleath Mary Frances Ellison Mary & James Carey-Hill TD Bank Group Rita Letendre Gillian Smith Brenda Clark Susan Carlson Toronto Star P. Levay Rosemary Smith Rita Cox Barbara Church Whitehots Inc. Maureen Lukie David Stephenson Ronald Dyck Sarah Climenhaga Nancy MacArthur Nancy Strader Rick Goldsmith Andrea Cohen Dan McCaw Barbara Tallis Robert G. Gorrie Paul Connelly Donna McCraw Wanda Trimble Linda Hazzan David & Carol Linda Mackenzie Cuthbertson Sarah McDonald Abigail van Den Brock J. Malkin & E. Jacobson Arlene Escobar Danos Maureen McFarland John & Helen van der Lieth Donald McKenzie Shelley L. Dolan Leslie McGrath Connie Vanryn Barbara L. Michasiw Valerie Downs Barbara Merkens Cynthia Walker Pam Mountain John R. Farrell Maxine Munroe Maggie Qian Wang Heather Mummery Patricia J. Fleming Laura Obrien Bill Wilson Andre Nowakowski & Michael Flux Dennis O'Connell Gordon Wong Katherine Gurney The Fulton Family Toni Osbourne Susan Wong Jane Pyper Frederic Gilhousen Jenna Parrett Anoymous (10) Mary Rae Shantz Elizabeth Glass Perry Peters

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F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M1T 3W6 X • • F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Fri 9-8:30; M1K 1N8 Sat 9-5 X • • A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5 M9V 1B2 X • • A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. Mon 10-8:30; Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 4Y1 Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6L 1A8 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6P 1P3 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X D/2 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. Tues, Thur & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30; M5M 4M7 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; M6A 3C1 Sat 9-5 X D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Shopping Centre Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & 2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4L 1J1 X G/2 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M1J 1H5 X B/2 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 X C/3 Bloor/Gladstone 416-393-7674 1101 Bloor St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M6H 1M7 X • • B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. Closed for renovations. M8X 2B5 F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 X • E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3A 2T8 Sat 9-5 X G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1B 5Z6 Sat 9-5 X G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M1H 2A1 X • D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & M2R 1N7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square Mon-Fri 10-6 100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 X G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 Sat 9-5 X C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6G 1C4 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4C 5P2 X C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M6G 3P1 Sat 9-5 X E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M4B 2E8 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 M4T 1M9 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; M3C 1P6 Sat 9-5 X C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5:30; M3M 2G3 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; M6H 3L9 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 M9B 2B1 Expanded hours during Brentwood renovations. X • F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 Fri & Sat 9-5 X A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9C 5B4 Sat 9-5 X C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6M 1L7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M2J 4S4 X •

LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships

32 torontopubliclibrary.ca April – June 2012 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M3C 3J3 Sat 9-5 X • D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5N 1B9 X E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M4L 1Z6 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X • G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M1V 4P1 X G/3 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 Sat 9-5 X C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M6R 2L7 X H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1C 3Z2 Sat 9-5 X E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M2H 1J8 Sat 9-5 X B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; M8Y 3J1 Sat 9-5 X B/1 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9L 2K6 Sat 9-5 X A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M9W 7A6 Sat 9-5 X B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; M6S 4A6 Fri & Sat 9-5 X B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & M3L 1Y7 Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. Mon & Fri 10-6; Tues 10-8:30; M4M 2Z9 Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 Sat 9-5 X D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4G 1S8 X D/4 Lillian H. Smith 416-393-7746 239 College St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M5T 1R5 X • • Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) X Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 Children’s Books (Reference) X D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4N 2K7 X A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M8W 1N6 Sat 9-5 X E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4E 2V9 X G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M1B 3G5 X • C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5 M6E 2H4 X • F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1P 2P5 Sat 9-5 X B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; M8V 2R1 Sat 9-5 • H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30; M1E 2S8 Fri & Sat 9-5 X • B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. Closed for renovations. M6N 3S3 X D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4S 2M5 X A/4 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St. Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M8V 3G5 X D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535 5120 Yonge St. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 TTY 416-395-5596 M2N 5N9 X • D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M4R 1B9 X B/2 Northern Elms 416-394-5230 123B Blvd., Unit 5 Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M9W 1P1 X LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships

ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 33 BRANCH HOURS & LOCATIONS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP

C/3 Library And 416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Arts Centre M6E 2W1 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M6G 2P7 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M4K 3S6 X C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M6K 1L6 X • • D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M5A 2G6 X • 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 E/1 Pleasant View 416-395-5940 575 Van Horne Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M2J 4S8 Sat 9-5 X 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 D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 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; M9W 4L5 Sat 9-5 X B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9P 3N3 X • • D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4K 2M8 X • • B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; & Sat 9-5 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 M4J 2K5 X • C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; 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; M4X 1K7 Sat 9-5 X D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; 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 M5T 1J1 X D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M5R 2S7 Sat 9-5 X F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 X 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 F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; M1N 1R3 Sat 9-5 X E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Dr. Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 M4H 1J7 X • 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 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 TTY 416-393-7100 M4W 2G8 X • • F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 M4A 2C4 X B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; M9N 1K9 Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2 X B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 M9M 1M8 X D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M5R 3J2 X C/1 York Woods 416-395-5980 1785 Finch Ave. W. Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; M3N 1M6 Sat 9-5 X • • D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 M4W 1L4 X

LC = Learning Centre LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships

34 torontopubliclibrary.ca JULY – AUGUST 2012 BOOKMOBILE schedule

Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No.

1 D/4 Ward's Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1

2 C/4 Queen's Quay 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (OMNI television parking lot, Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1 Bathurst St. & Queen's Quay W.) 3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the South Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1 Kingsway) 4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, bi-weekly, July 13, 27; August 10, 24; 1 3-4:30 pm 5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, bi-weekly, July 6, 20; August 17, 31; 1 3-4:30 pm 6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre Thursdays, July 12, 26; August 9, 23; 1 parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) 3-4:30 pm 9 B/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 1 10 B/1 Needle Fir Way 5 Needle Fir Way (at Firgrove Cres.) Mondays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 11 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 12 C/1 Concourse Plaza 1085 Steeles Ave. W. (at Carpenter Rd., southwest Mondays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 corner) 13 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., northeast Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2 corner) 14 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 15 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 corner) 16 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3:15-4:45 pm 2 17 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, bi-weekly, July 4, 18; 2 August 1, 15, 29; 6:30-7:30 pm 18 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 19 G/2 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves. Thursdays, bi-weekly, July 5, 19; 2 northeast corner) August 2, 16, 30; 6-7:30 pm 20 G/1 Morningside Heights Morningside Ave. and Oasis Blvd. Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 21 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 5, 19, 2 May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28; 5:30-7 pm 22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 3, 17, 2 May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26; 11 am-12:30 pm 23 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard Wednesdays, weekly; 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1 Ave. W. & Bathurst St.) 24 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast Mondays, weekly, 6-8 pm 2 corner)

25 C/2 Lawrence Heights Community 5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 Centre 26 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:45 pm 2 27 B/2 Chetta Place Near School, Kipling Ave. & Dixon Thursdays, bi-weekly, July 5, 19; August 2, 1 Dr. 16, 30; 3-4:30 pm 28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2 Rd.) 29 B/3 Mount Dennis Renovation 1050 Weston Road (Weston Rd. and Dennis Ave., Thursdays, weekly, 11 am-12:30 pm 1 Royal Canadian Legion parking lot) 30 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave. Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner)

31 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 Greystone Walk) 32 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2

See a map of stop locations on pages 30–31.

ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131 35 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

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 for (books with CDs or • Text-to-voice databases library programs you wish to attend in person, cassettes) • Online articles and research 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 35 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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