PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY APRIL - JUNE 2014 The Story Lights the Way The Keep Toronto Reading Festival has something for readers of all ages. Pages 10-11 Cultural Programs World Pride, Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Asian Heritage and Aboriginal Celebrations. Pages 24-27 Green Programs Earth Day is every day. Page 47 Plus Mike Holmes, Sondra Radvanovsky, Terry Fallis and Diana Gabaldon. Page 7 What’s New in our collections NEW ADULT BOOKS Peril at the The Desperates Buzz Strays Heart of Briar Pleasant Greg Kearney Anders de la Ed Kavanagh Laura Anne Judith Alguire Motte Gilman NEW GRAPHIC BOOKS Toronto Comic Arts Festival Meet world-renowned graphic novelists and comic makers at TCAF. May 10-11. See page 26. Very Casual Skullkickers Vol. 1 torontocomics.com Jane, the Fox & Me Draw Out the Story Michael DeForge Jim Zub Isabelle Arsenault Brian McLachlan and Fanny Britt NEW CHILDREN’s books The Man with the Violin The Boy and the Whale Lasso the Wind: It’s Hard Not to Stare: Sizing Up Winter Kathy Stinson Michael Moniz Aurélia’s Verses and Helping Children Lizann Flatt Other Poems Understand Disabilities George Elliott Clarke Tim Huff 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 & Toronto Public Library 3 Seniors month programs Published by Toronto Public Library 6 Author Talks & Lectures 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 15 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 18 Career & Job Search Help Toronto Public Library Board 20 Computer & Library Training The Toronto Public Library Board meets 23 Culture, arts & Entertainment monthly at 6 pm, September through June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 36 ESL & Newcomers 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 39 Health & Wellness Meetings are open to the public. 44 History & Genealogy Upcoming Board meetings: 46 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 50 Homework Help, Leadership & After School [email protected] 52 Personal Finance Board Members 54 Reading Programs & Storytimes Councillor Paul Ainslie 59 Science & Technology Ms. Lindsay Colley 61 Small Business Councillor Janet Davis 62 Branch Map Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate) 64 Branch Hours & Locations Mr. Michael Foderick (Chair) 67 Bookmobile Schedule Mr. Cameron Mackay Mr. Kevin McGuire 68 Accessibility Services Councillor Cesar Palacio Mr. Ross Parry CONNECT WITH US Councillor Jaye Robinson (Vice Chair) Mr. Kenneth Stewart twitter.com/torontolibrary flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary Ms. Andrea Tagalakis Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news Senior Staff Jane Pyper, City Librarian youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections pinterest.com/torontolibrary Management & City-Wide Services Ron Dyck, Director, Information HOLIDAY CLOSURES Technology & Facilities Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement Friday, April 18, 2014 Good Friday Closed Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Monday, April 21, 2014 Easter Monday Closed Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Monday, May 19, 2014 Victoria Day Closed Linda Mackenzie, Director, Research & Reference Libraries Paul Trumphour, Acting Director, Policy, THANK YOU Planning & E-Service Delivery Toronto Public Library Foundation Heather Rumball, President Literary events at Toronto Public Library are supported in part by a grant from the Canada Council. We gratefully acknowledge its support. Deepest condolences to the Sutton family on the passing of David Sutton (pictured left from our previous issue). Mr. Sutton was a lifelong library patron and regularly visited our Brentwood branch. 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. Except where indicated, most are: free ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS require no r &egistration TORONTO PUBLIC provide all materialsLIBRARY (look for * for those that do) and supplies generally an hour long To get details about a program or to search for more: Go online Call us Visit a branch at torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs at Answerline 416-393-7131 Just ask staff for help About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information — your library card gives you free access to all materials, programs, events and resources in any of our branches and online at torontopubliclibrary.ca With a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter with job search help, training and lifelong learning enjoy culture at author readings, lectures, movie nights, music concerts and more relax in quiet, comfortable spaces to study, read and hang out borrow bestselling books, DVDs, CDs, e-books, We have something for everyone. online research tools and more Explore and enjoy everything we have to offer. get access Don’t have a library card? to free Internet, wireless and If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, computers you can get your card in minutes, for free. play and learn Sign up for yours today. with storytimes, crafts, games, movies Bring two pieces of identifi cation (with your and other activities name and address) into any of our branches. 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca about our programs + Accessibility Services pages.indd 1 11/22/12 4:07 PM Boomers and beyond. Rediscover your local SENIORS MONTH library – it's books and so PROGRAMS much more. FEATURED PROGRAMS Throughout the year, as well as during Seniors Month, there are so many ways for older adults to connect with the library and each other, including: BOOK CLUBS COMPUTER INSTRUCTION Attend a library book club or start your own. Ask for a From the basics of email and the Internet to the latest in ‘Book Club Set’ to borrow up to 15 copies of selected titles. online newspaper, magazine and research articles and Or drop by a Tea & Books and discover new reads over tea e-book collections, we can help. Page 20. and conversation. Page 15. E-READER PROGRAMS LITERARY AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS Got a new smartphone, e-reader or tablet? Want to know more about these mobile gadgets before buying one? Get Constantly curious? Try the Thought Exchange lecture information and explore your options. Page 60. series on pages 28-29. If you’re partial to Canadian literature, the eh List Author Series on pages 8-9 is for you. Or attend our free evening events at the Appel Salon, where authors and speakers from around the world discuss VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES new books and big ideas. Page 7. Explore volunteering options. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ volunteering or call to find out how you can support your library. HEALTH & WELLNESS For more programs on health not listed in this section and our Boomers & Beyond series. Page 41. For a complete listing of all seniors month programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/seniorsmonth. 3 SENIORS MONTH PROGRAMS TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Understanding Ontario’s Credits and Benefits The History of Don Mills: Planned Modernism Find out if you and your family are receiving all of the Architectural historian Marta O’Brien presents town Ontario tax credits and benefits you are entitled to and planner E.P. Taylor’s original vision for the Don Mills area, which government programs and resources help all and how it turned out in reality. Ontarians, seniors and people with disabilities. Don Mills* June 6 2 pm Eatonville* June 2 2 pm Senior Women’s Afternoon at the Movies What is Alzheimer’s? A film is shown in partnership with the Older Women’s A representative from the Alzheimer’s Society presents Network. All are welcome to attend this film screening. a two-hour session on Alzheimer’s and other dementias, Program takes place in the Beeton Auditorium. what we can do about it, risk factors, treatment and Toronto Reference June 6 2 pm research. Albert Campbell* June 3 2 pm Jewellery Making Learn basic skills and techniques in jewellery making in this Homeopathy hands-on workshop. All supplies are provided. High quality A homeopath discusses common ailments and homeopathic glass and crystal beads and silver-plated components are remedies. used. Palmerston June 3 2 pm Albert Campbell* June 7 2 pm Stamp Collecting Dating for 50+ For fun and profit. Silver Fox author Elaine Ruth Mitchell demonstrates journaling techniques to build confidence towards your Brookbanks June 4 2 pm first steps back into the dating game. Nutrition Richview June 10 1 pm A Toronto Public Health nurse discusses guidelines and tips The Accidental Inheritance: It’s Not About the Money on nutrition for older adults. A short play that highlights what can go wrong when Alderwood* June 5 2 pm estate planning is not carefully considered. Performed by Act II Studio, a theatre program for age 50+. Following The Aging Brain: Memory Changes the performance, Toronto estate lawyer and a certified Forgetfulness can be a normal consequence of aging. specialist in Estates and Trusts Law Edward Olkovich leads But why and what can you do about it? Tina Weston, a discussion on wills and estate planning. Program takes a doctoral student of psychology from York University, place in the Beeton Auditorium. explains what types of memories change with age and Toronto Reference June 10 1 pm offers strategies than can help sharpen memory abilities into your older years. You May Be a Target, Don’t Be a Victim Bendale June 5 6:30 pm Take a proactive approach to safety by learning about preventative measures and practices. Toronto Police discuss Introduction to E-Reading Devices personal safety wherever you are, and Toronto Fire Services This workshop introduces you to the Sony e-Reader, Kobo looks at what’s keeping you safe in your building or home. and iPad. You will also have the opportunity to try them We also introduce Internet safety training.