I’m a mother. A son. An uncle. A daughter. A lawyer. A banker. A baker. I’m a part-time moviemaker. A west ender. An east ender. An up north weekender. A biker. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY A hiker. APRIL – JUNE 2018 A walker. A commuter. I’m tied to my computer. I’m a community leader. A pigeon feeder. A neighbourhood lover. I’m anti. I’m pro. I’m learning the banjo. I’m a tourist. A renter. A homeowner. A blood donor. Art Exhibits I’m left wing. A glance at the TD Gallery’s lineup I’m right wing. this year and local community art I want to legalize everything. this spring. I’m a coffee shop writer. Pages 18-19, 28-29. A volunteer firefighter. I’m a switch-hitter. A go-getter. Asian Heritage I’m a late-in-life trendsetter. I’m Irish. Month I’m Polish. Music, fi lms, and performances I’m Cambodian. for all ages. I’m Ethiopian. Pages 22-23. I’m a Proud Torontonian. I’m Library People. Our Fragile Planet Environmental programs Be Library People too. across the city. Donate today at ImLibraryPeople.ca Pages 40-41. What’s New in our collections ADULT BOOKS Afterlife Storey’s Guide to The Will to Battle The Four Color Scenes and Marcus Sakey Raising Chickens Ada Palmer Comic Book History Apparitions Gail Damerow of Comics Roy Strong Fred Van Lente TEEN BOOKS Together at The Carbon Code Freefall What Does Consent Bad Call Midnight Brett Favaro Joshua David Bellin Really Mean? Stephen Wallenfels Jennifer Castle Pete Wallis CHILDREN’S BOOKS Wide-Awake Bear Refugees and Earth! My First Henry and Boo Rivers, Sears and Pat Zietlow Miller Migrants 4.54 Billion Years Megan Brewis Oceans Ceri Roberts Stacy McAnulty Mack Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. Reserve online and pick them up at any branch. On the Cover: Guest reader Atmos Fierce for Drag Queen storytime at Parkdale Branch. Join us for more storytimes and other programs celebrating diversity. IN THIS ISSUE 2 About Our Programs 3 After School Published by Toronto Public Library 7 Author Talks & Lectures 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 12 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca 15 Career & Job Search Help Toronto Public Library Board 16 Computer & Library Training The Toronto Public Library Board meets 20 Culture, Arts & Entertainment monthly at 6 pm, September through June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 31 ESL & Newcomers 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 32 Health & Wellness Meetings are open to the public. 35 History & Genealogy Upcoming Board meetings: 36 Hobbies, Crafts & Games Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 42 Personal Finance [email protected] 44 Reading Programs & Storytimes Board Members 46 Branch Map Councillor Paul Ainslie 48 Branch Hours & Locations Ms. Lindsay Colley Councillor Sarah Doucette 51 Bookmobile Schedule Councillor Mary Fragedakis Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter (Chair) 52 Accessibility Services Jim Hart (Mayor’s Designate) Ms. Dianne LeBreton Mr. Strahan McCarten (Vice Chair) Mr. Ross Parry Ms. Archana Shah Ms. Eva Svec CONNECT WITH US Senior Staff Vickery Bowles, City Librarian @torontolibrary @torontolibrary Susan Caron, Director, Collections & Membership Services facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary tpl.ca/e-news Elizabeth Glass, Director, Policy, Planning & Performance Management youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary tpl.ca/blogs Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement Alex Hocevar, Director, Digital Services pinterest.com/torontolibrary & Emerging Technologies Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director, Branch Operations CLOSURES & Customer Experience Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday Closed Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources Monday, April 2, 2018 Easter Monday Closed Pam Ryan, Director, Service Development & Innovation Monday, May 21, 2018 Victoria Day Closed Paul Trumpour, Director, Transitional Projects Jennifer Jones, President,Toronto Public Library THANK YOU Foundation Literary events at Toronto Public Library are supported in part by a grant from the Canada Council. We gratefully acknowledge its support. ABOUT OUR LIBRARY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • Require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • Provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch About Toronto Public Library We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Job search, training, lifelong learning enjoy culture Author readings, lectures, movies, music and more get access Free Internet, wireless and computers research Print and electronic resources, relax assistance from librarians Quiet places to study and read, comfortable places to hang out. borrow Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up ebooks and more for yours today. If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two play and learn pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 2 torontopubliclibrary.ca AFTER SCHOOL About our programs We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at branches across the city. Unless indicated, our programs are: To get details about a program or to search for more: • Free • Require no registration • Go online at tpl.ca/programs (look for * for those that do) • Call us at Answerline 416-393-7131 • Provide all materials and supplies • Visit a branch TEENS Homework Help If you’re having trouble with your homework, bring it to About Toronto Public Library Unless specified, these programs are for ages 13-19. the library and volunteers can help you. Parkdale Wednesdays, Apr 4-Jun 27 4:30-7:30 pm Poetry Saved our Lives We are your source for fun, learning and information. We have something for everyone. A poetry slam competition. This workshop series and Youth Advisory Group open mic provides mentorship and artistic development Volunteer for the library. Earn community service hours, opportunities. develop leadership skills, offer suggestions for teen Eatonville Tuesdays, Apr 3-24 4:30-6:30 pm programs, meet other teens, discuss books, movies, music McGregor Park Tuesdays, Apr 3-Jun 26 4-6 pm and more. Applications available at the library. Withnew card a library card, you can: get hired, get smarter Jane/Dundas Mondays, Apr 9-30 3:30-5:30 pm Brentwood Thursdays, Apr 5-Jun 21 4:30-5:30 pm Fairview Mondays, Apr 9-Jun 18 4:30-6:30 pm Hillcrest Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7 4-5:30 pm Job search, training, lifelong learning Thorncliffe Apr 9, 16; May 7, 14, Jun 4, 11 4-5 pm Youth in Action Riverdale Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13 4-5 pm Weekly games, sports and volunteer opportunities Bloor/Gladstone Apr 16, May 14 3:30-5 pm enjoy culture promoting healthy, active living. For ages 13-24. Danforth/Coxwell Apr 16, Jun 18 4-5:30 pm TTC tokens and snacks provided. Brookbanks Apr 18 4-5 pm Author readings, lectures, movies, music and Pape/Danforth Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20 4-5 pm Mimico Centennial Tuesdays, Apr 3-Jun 26 4-6 pm more S. Walter Stewart Apr 24, May 8, Jun 5 4-5 pm Sanderson Apr 26, May 31, Jun 28 4-5 pm Peer Tutoring Club York Woods Apr 27, May 25, Jun 29 4-6 pm get access Improve your grades, be a leader, help your community. Riverdale May 9, Jun 13 4-5 pm Solve your homework problems with the help of your Free Internet, wireless and computers peers. A program by the Parkdale Community Information You Belong: An LGBTQ+ & Allies Youth Club Centre. Help make your library more inclusive. Gain experience research Parkdale Tuesdays, Apr 3-Jun 26 4-7:30 pm and be a part of the planning, designing and promoting relax of creative LGBTQ+ events at the library. Network in a safe Print and electronic resources, Tell Your Story Through Film Quiet places to study and read, comfortable space, get involved and make a difference. For ages 13-19. assistance from librarians Room 4. places to hang out. The library and The Power Plant offer you the chance to learn from documentary filmmaker Loveleen Kang. Fairview Thursdays, Apr 5-May 31 5-7 pm Sanderson Tuesdays, Apr 3-May 1 4:30-6:30 pm borrow Board Games Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, Don’t have a library card? Sign up Paint the Rainbow Art Class Do you have what it takes to challenge your peers and ebooks and more for yours today. This workshop series focuses on the art of portraits and win? Free snacks and refreshments served. glass painting. Open to all LGBTQ+ and allies. All skill Malvern Thursdays, Apr 5-May 10 4-6 pm If you live, work or go to school in Toronto, you levels are welcomed, especially beginners. Presented by Art play and learn can get your card in minutes, for free. Bring two Ignite. To register, email [email protected]. pieces of identifi cation (with your name and Flemingdon Park Wednesdays, Apr 4-May 16 4-7 pm Storytimes, crafts, games, address) into any of our branches. movies and other activities 3 * Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 46-52. AFTER SCHOOL TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Youth Homework Help & Mentorship Support Chess Club Receive one-on-one support in important aspects of your Play with friends or challenge others.