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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY<br />
APRIL — jUNE 2013<br />
<strong>It</strong> <strong>just</strong> <strong>Takes</strong><br />
a <strong>Spark</strong><br />
Keep Toronto Reading Festival fires up<br />
with Fahrenheit 451, page 10<br />
Seniors Month<br />
Programs<br />
Retirement planning, health, wellness,<br />
memoir workshops and more, page 3<br />
Thought Exchange<br />
For the constantly curious. Programs<br />
on astronomy, music,<br />
geology and more,<br />
page 12
Supervolcano: All<br />
Fall Down<br />
Harry Turtledove<br />
Alice in<br />
Zombieland<br />
Gena Showalter<br />
The Invisible Tower<br />
Nils Johnson-<br />
Shelton<br />
What’s New<br />
in our collections<br />
The Dark Heroine<br />
Abigail Gibbs<br />
Pop<br />
Catherine Bruton<br />
1-2-3 Va-Va-Vroom!<br />
A Counting Book<br />
Sarah Lynn<br />
New adult fictioN<br />
Shadow Creek<br />
Joy Fielding<br />
Night is a Shadow<br />
Cast by the World<br />
Brian Panhuyzen<br />
New teeN fictioN<br />
Cornered: 14<br />
Stories of Bullying<br />
and Defiance<br />
Rhoda Belleza<br />
New childreN’s fictioN<br />
Constable and<br />
Toop<br />
Gareth P. Jones<br />
The Cleaner<br />
Paul Cleave<br />
Kiss, Crush,<br />
Collide<br />
Christina<br />
Meredith<br />
The Shabbat Puppy<br />
Leslie Kimmelman<br />
Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies.<br />
Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch.<br />
Janus<br />
John Melvyn Park<br />
The Lewton<br />
Experiment<br />
Rachel Sa<br />
The Marble Queen<br />
Stephanie J. Blake
in this issue<br />
2 About our Programs and Toronto Public Library<br />
3 Seniors Month Programs<br />
7 Author Talks & Lectures<br />
16 Book Clubs & Writers Groups<br />
19 Business, Legal & Finance<br />
22 Career & Job Search Help<br />
24 Computer & Library Training<br />
27 Culture, Arts & Entertainment<br />
38 ESL & Newcomers<br />
42 Health & Wellness<br />
45 History & Genealogy<br />
48 Hobbies, Crafts & Games<br />
52 Homework Help, Leadership & After School<br />
55 Reading Programs & Storytimes<br />
58 Branch Map<br />
60 Branch Hours, Locations & Contact Information<br />
63 Bookmobile Schedule<br />
64 Accessibility Services<br />
connect with us<br />
twitter.com/torontolibrary flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
pinterest.com/torontolibrary<br />
hoLiDAY cLosuRes<br />
thAnK You<br />
Literary events at Toronto Public<br />
Library are supported in part by a grant<br />
from the Canada Council. We gratefully<br />
acknowledge its support.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs<br />
Monday, April 1, 2013 Easter Monday Closed<br />
Monday, May, 20 2013 Victoria Day Closed<br />
Published by Toronto Public Library<br />
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8<br />
416-393-7000 • torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
Toronto Public Library Board<br />
The Toronto Public Library Board meets<br />
monthly at 6 pm, September through<br />
June, at the Toronto Reference Library,<br />
789 Yonge Street, Toronto.<br />
Meetings are open to the public.<br />
Upcoming Board meetings:<br />
Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215<br />
nmarshall@torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
Board Members<br />
Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair)<br />
Ms. Lindsay Colley<br />
Councillor Janet Davis<br />
Councillor Sarah Doucette (Mayor's Designate)<br />
Mr. Michael Foderick (Vice Chair)<br />
Mr. Cameron Mackay<br />
Councillor Cesar Palacio<br />
Mr. Ross Parry<br />
Councillor Jaye Robinson<br />
Mr. Kenneth Stewart<br />
Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart<br />
Ms. Andrea Zammit<br />
Senior Staff<br />
Jane Pyper, City Librarian<br />
Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries<br />
Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections<br />
Management & City-Wide Services<br />
Ron Dyck, Director, Information<br />
Technology & Facilities<br />
Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications,<br />
Programming & Customer Engagement<br />
Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer<br />
Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources<br />
Linda Mackenzie, Director,<br />
Research & Reference Libraries<br />
Katherine Palmer, Director, Policy,<br />
Planning & E-Service Delivery<br />
Toronto Public Library Foundation<br />
Heather Rumball, President<br />
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS & TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
About our programs<br />
We have hundreds of library programs, classes and exhibits taking place at<br />
branches across the city.<br />
To get details about a program or to search for more:<br />
Go online Call us Visit a branch<br />
at torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs at Answerline 416-393-7131 Just ask staff for help<br />
About Toronto Public Library<br />
We are your source for fun, learning and information — your library card gives you<br />
free access to all materials, programs, events and resources in any of our branches<br />
and online at torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
With a library card, you can:<br />
free<br />
Except where indicated, most are:<br />
require no registration<br />
provide all materials (look for * for those that do)<br />
and supplies<br />
generally an hour long<br />
borrow<br />
bestselling books, DVDs, CDs, eBooks,<br />
online research tools and more<br />
get access<br />
to free Internet, wireless and<br />
computers<br />
play and learn<br />
with storytimes, crafts, games, movies<br />
and other activities<br />
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TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
get hired, get smarter<br />
with job search help, training and<br />
lifelong learning<br />
enjoy culture<br />
at author readings, lectures, movie<br />
nights, music concerts and more<br />
relax<br />
in quiet, comfortable spaces to study,<br />
read and hang out<br />
We have something for everyone.<br />
Explore and enjoy everything we have to offer.<br />
Don’t have a library card?<br />
If you live, work or go to school in Toronto,<br />
you can get your card in minutes, for free.<br />
Sign up for yours today.<br />
Bring two pieces of identifi cation (with your<br />
name and address) into any of our branches.
senioRs month<br />
pRogRAms<br />
feAtuReD pRogRAms<br />
Throughout the year, as well as during Seniors Month, there are<br />
so many ways to connect with the library and each other, including:<br />
Literary and Cultural Programs<br />
Constantly curious? Try the Thought Exchange lecture<br />
series on pages 12-13. If you’re partial to Canadian<br />
Literature, the eh List Author Series on pages 8-9<br />
is for you. Or attend our free evening events at<br />
the Appel Salon, where authors and speakers from<br />
around the world discuss new books and big ideas.<br />
See page 32 or torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs.<br />
Book Clubs<br />
Attend a library book club or start your own. Ask<br />
for a ‘Book Club Set’ to borrow up to 15 copies of<br />
selected titles. Or drop by a Tea & Books and discover<br />
new reads over tea and conversation. Pages 16-18.<br />
Boomers and beyond.<br />
Rediscover your local<br />
library – it's books and so<br />
much more.<br />
Computer Instruction<br />
From the basics of email and the Internet to the<br />
latest in online newspaper, magazine and research<br />
articles, and eBook collections, we can help.<br />
Pages 24-26.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
Explore volunteering options at your local<br />
branch. You can also visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/<br />
volunteering to find out how you can support your<br />
library.<br />
For a complete listing of all seniors month<br />
programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/<br />
seniorsmonth.<br />
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senioRs month pRogRAms TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
The following programs are <strong>just</strong> a few<br />
being offered this June for Seniors<br />
Month. Call or visit your local branch to<br />
find out more.<br />
Author Talks<br />
Linda Hutsell-Manning<br />
Author of juvenile fiction, poetry and TV scripts, Linda<br />
Hutsell-Manning reads from her first novel for adults. That<br />
Summer in Franklin explores the trauma and heartbreak of<br />
dealing with parents affected by dementia and alcoholism.<br />
Leaside June 10 2 pm<br />
Writing Group<br />
Sharing Your Stories: An Introduction to Memoir<br />
Writing<br />
Only you can write your life your way. Tap your memory<br />
and creativity and create a story collection to be treasured<br />
by your family or a wider audience. Fun exercises, memory<br />
prompts, discussion and tips are key to the joys of memoir<br />
writing. Workshop presented by literary editor and writer<br />
Allyson Latta. For new participants only. Register starting<br />
April 1, call 416-395-5623. Program takes place in Room 1.<br />
North York Central Wednesdays, June 5-26, 1 pm<br />
Business, Legal &<br />
Personal Finance<br />
How to Buy American Real Estate<br />
Real estate professional Kimberley Marr discusses where<br />
to begin and who to contact when buying U.S. real estate.<br />
Tips and information include understanding foreclosures<br />
and short sales, property management options, title<br />
considerations, insurance, potential taxes and more.<br />
Call 416-395-5613 to register. Program takes place in the<br />
auditorium.<br />
North York Central June 6 2 pm<br />
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Retirement Planning: Understanding Pensions<br />
Jack Mastrodicasa from TD Waterhouse discusses how<br />
pensions fit into the larger picture of retirement income<br />
programs. He covers various pension options and some of<br />
the terminology associated with pensions. He also provides<br />
some tips on what to be aware of and strategies to assess<br />
your own pension. Program takes place in the auditorium.<br />
Call 416-395-5613 to register.<br />
North York Central June 11 2 pm<br />
Using Your RRSPs, RIFs and TFSAs to Reduce Your<br />
Taxes When Retired<br />
Martin Hutnik and Louise Sabourin at Investors Group<br />
explain how to efficiently use your RRSPs, RIFs and TFSAs<br />
when you retire. Program takes place in the Elizabeth<br />
Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference June 12 6:30 pm<br />
Estate Planning: Maximize Your Estate<br />
Garry R. Duncan, author of When I Die: Financial Planning<br />
for Life and Death, explores issues that should be<br />
considered when dealing with an estate plan and suggests<br />
methods to maximize the beneficiaries’ share of the estate.<br />
Call 416-395-5613 to register. Program takes place in the<br />
auditorium.<br />
North York Central June 20 2 pm<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Dance to Good Health<br />
An interactive dance workshop facilitated by a ballroom<br />
specialist. A variety of dance styles are at an introductory<br />
level.<br />
Barbara Frum Wednesdays, June 5-26 2 pm<br />
Memory Preservation<br />
Neurologist and memory loss expert Dr. Cohen discusses<br />
how memory works and how it changes with age, with<br />
an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about new<br />
techniques for detecting Alzheimer’s disease at its very<br />
earliest stages, as well as research treatment options<br />
available for those with mild memory symptoms and for<br />
those concerned about developing Alzheimer’s disease.<br />
Program takes place in the auditorium. Call 416-395-5660<br />
to register.<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
North York Central June 5 2 pm<br />
Stay On Your Feet!<br />
A representative from Toronto Public Health talks about<br />
how to prevent falls and keep your independence by<br />
reducing falling risk factors, staying active and healthy, and<br />
taking medications safely.<br />
Don Mills* June 7 2 pm<br />
Posture Improvement: The Mitzvah Technique<br />
Susan Green introduces you to the Mitzvah Technique<br />
which helps you gently improve posture and mobility while<br />
reducing tension and stress.<br />
Barbara Frum June 19 2 pm<br />
Brain and Heart Health<br />
WoodGreen Community Services presents a workshop on<br />
keeping your brain and heart healthy.<br />
S. Walter Stewart June 25 2 pm<br />
senioRs month pRogRAms<br />
Health & Wellness in<br />
Other Languages<br />
Wills and Estate Planning<br />
Information Sessions<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
Protect Your Health (in Mandarin)<br />
Topics include an overview of heart disease and stroke,<br />
risk factors, warnings signs and how to lower your risk by<br />
living a healthy lifestyle. Co-sponsored with Heart & Stroke<br />
Foundation.<br />
Agincourt* June 4 1 pm<br />
Dental Health Workshop (in Chinese)<br />
Topics include common dental diseases among seniors,<br />
information on mouth care, prevention tips and access<br />
to dental care within the city of Toronto. For more<br />
information and to register call 416-396-8950. Cosponsored<br />
with Toronto Public Health.<br />
Agincourt* June 18 1 pm<br />
May is Leave a Legacy TM<br />
Month<br />
Join us in May for a special information session<br />
about estate planning at a branch near you. Find<br />
out more about:<br />
• wills<br />
• executors<br />
• saving on taxes and maximizing your legacy<br />
For the date and time of a session at a library branch near you<br />
contact 416-397-5924 or lfernandes@torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
or visit tplfoundation.ca<br />
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SAVE MORE THAN MONEY<br />
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environmentally friendly products and services. By making green<br />
choices, you'll help the environment and receive special offers and<br />
discounts. Get your free card at livegreencard.ca
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
AuthoR tALKs<br />
& LectuRes<br />
feAtuReD pRogRAms<br />
AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes<br />
Amanda Lang at the Appel salon,<br />
toronto Reference Library<br />
This spring, make Toronto Public Library your destination for free readings and<br />
discussions about new books, arts and culture and the issues of the day. We bring the<br />
hottest authors and speakers from across the country and around the world to the<br />
library.<br />
Keep Toronto Reading<br />
The eh List<br />
Meet the Canadian authors everybody’s reading:<br />
Guy Gavriel Kay, Nancy Richler, Thomas King,<br />
Annabel Lyon, and many more. Pages 8-9.<br />
Writer in Residence<br />
Writer in Residence Alissa York examines obsessions<br />
and recurring themes in a writer’s work. With<br />
Miriam Toews, Rabindranath Maharaj and Nino Ricci.<br />
Page 9.<br />
Poetry Month<br />
Toronto’s Poet Laureate George Elliot Clarke, Andrea<br />
Thompson, and Pamela Mordecai share their love of<br />
verse. Page 9.<br />
hear authors and<br />
speakers from across<br />
canada and around<br />
the world discuss new<br />
books and big ideas.<br />
A month-long celebration of books. Read this year’s<br />
One Book community read, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray<br />
Bradbury, and come out to great events all over<br />
town. Pages 10-11.<br />
Thought Exchange<br />
Programs for the constantly curious. We cover<br />
everything from the ongoing tension in Syria to the<br />
mystery of black holes. Pages 12-13.<br />
Plus readings, lectures, workshops and<br />
more great programs at your local branch.<br />
Pages 14-15.<br />
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CULTURE, AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTTORONTO<br />
PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Heritage celebrations, exhibits and discussions.<br />
Uptown Downtown<br />
north York Central Library<br />
All programs are held in the<br />
auditorium<br />
Robert J. Sawyer<br />
Red Planet Blues<br />
Wed. May 1, 7 pm<br />
nancy Richler<br />
The Imposter Bride<br />
Wed. May 15, 7 pm<br />
Lauren B. Davis<br />
The Empty Room<br />
Wed. May 29, 7 pm<br />
thomas King<br />
The Inconvenient Indian<br />
Tues. June 4, 7 pm<br />
Connect with us:<br />
facebook.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
The eh List<br />
Author SerieS<br />
Meet the Canadian writers everyone’s reading<br />
toronto Reference Library<br />
Guy Gavriel Kay<br />
River of Stars<br />
Thurs. April 4, 7 pm<br />
Appel Salon<br />
Annabel Lyon<br />
The Sweet Girl<br />
Wed. April 24, 7 pm<br />
Atrium<br />
Sandra Martin<br />
Working the Dead Beat<br />
Thurs. May 2, 12:30 pm<br />
Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium<br />
twitter.com/torontolibrary youtube.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
We’re showcasing Canada’s best writers and their new books.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/ehlist<br />
flickr.com/torontopubliclibrary<br />
pinterest.com/torontolibrary<br />
Elizabeth Ruth<br />
Matadora<br />
Wed. May 15, 7 pm<br />
Atrium<br />
thomas King<br />
The Inconvenient<br />
Indian<br />
Wed. June 5, 7 pm<br />
Atrium<br />
Inger Ash wolfe<br />
A Door in the River<br />
Thurs. June 27, 7 pm<br />
Atrium<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/e-news<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/blogs-publications<br />
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Except where noted, all programs are free.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
MIDtown EASt EnD<br />
Barbara Frum<br />
MIDtown<br />
northern District<br />
aPRIL — JUNE 2013<br />
Sandra Martin<br />
Working the Dead Beat<br />
Thurs. april 18, 7 pm<br />
Carolyn Abraham<br />
The Juggler’s Children<br />
Thurs. May 9, 7 pm<br />
Ed Keenan<br />
Some Great Idea<br />
Thurs. May 30, 7 pm<br />
will Ferguson<br />
419: A Novel<br />
Tues. april 16, 12:30 pm<br />
Program room<br />
Kim thuy<br />
Ru<br />
Wed. May 22, 12:30 pm<br />
Room 200, in English<br />
Wed. May 22, 7 pm<br />
Room 200, in French<br />
James Bartleman<br />
The Redemption of Oscar<br />
Wolf<br />
Wed. June 19, 7 pm<br />
Room 200<br />
taylor Memorial<br />
wESt EnD<br />
Runnymede<br />
will Ferguson<br />
419: A Novel<br />
Tues. april 16, 7 pm<br />
Annabel Lyon<br />
The Sweet Girl<br />
Tues. april 23, 2 pm<br />
John Ralston Saul<br />
Dark Diversions<br />
Thurs. June 13, 7 pm<br />
Jamie Swift<br />
Warrior Nation<br />
Thurs. april 11, 7 pm<br />
Julie Devaney<br />
My Leaky Body<br />
Thurs. april 25, 7 pm<br />
nancy Richler<br />
The Imposter Bride<br />
Tues. May 14, 7 pm<br />
Toronto Public Library gratefully<br />
acknowledges the support of the<br />
Canada Council for the arts.<br />
AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes<br />
MEEt WritEr in<br />
rESidEnCE<br />
aliSSa YOrK<br />
Join Writer in<br />
Residence alissa<br />
York for lively<br />
discussions.<br />
To register, call<br />
416-395-5639.<br />
north York Central<br />
Library, Auditorium<br />
Abiding Obsessions, Recurring Themes:<br />
A Panel Discussion<br />
Every writer has them. Tim Winton can’t<br />
stop writing about drowning. alice Munro<br />
and Richard Ford return to the subject of<br />
infidelity time and again. alissa York along<br />
with Miriam Toews, Rabindranath Maharaj<br />
and Nino Ricci discuss the themes that<br />
won’t leave them alone.<br />
thursday, April 25, 6:30 pm<br />
Origin Story: An Illustrated Reading<br />
alissa traces the evolution of her own short<br />
story, The Back of the Bear’s Mouth, from<br />
the initial point of inspiration through to<br />
the completed work.<br />
thursday, May 23, 6:30 pm<br />
pOEtrY MOnth<br />
CElEbratiOn<br />
Come hear Toronto Poet<br />
Laureate George Elliott<br />
Clarke, andrea Thompson<br />
and Pamela Mordecai<br />
read from their poetry<br />
and discuss the particular<br />
pleasures of verse.<br />
Monday, April 15, 7 pm<br />
toronto Reference<br />
Library, Atrium<br />
aNSWERLINE 416-393-7131<br />
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KEEP<br />
TORONTO<br />
READING<br />
FESTIVAL 2013<br />
April 1-30<br />
keeptorontoreading.ca<br />
This April, join the library for a month-long<br />
celebration of reading. Fire your imagination by<br />
reading our One Book — the classic Fahrenheit 451 —<br />
and come out to events and discussions across the city<br />
Part of the Keep Toronto Reading Festival, a city-wide<br />
celebration of books presented by Toronto Public Library.<br />
keeptorontoreading.ca<br />
Toronto Public Library thanks all of our 2013 Keep Toronto Reading sponsors and partners.<br />
come to great events<br />
• Celebrate Ray Bradbury’s legacy and the enduring<br />
popularity of science fiction and dystopia.<br />
• Join other book lovers at one of several book club<br />
discussions about Fahrenheit 451 across the city.<br />
• Meet authors Charles Foran, Guy Gavriel Kay, John<br />
Ralston Saul, filmmaker Bruce McDonald and other<br />
special guests.<br />
• Catch a screening of the Fahrenheit 451 film<br />
adaptation, plus other science fiction and dystopian<br />
films.<br />
• Amusing Ourselves To Death: Is 24/7 media<br />
saturation dumbing us down? Panel discussion with<br />
Mark Kingwell, Sara Grimes, Johanna Schneller and<br />
Nora Young.<br />
• Plus storytelling, poetry, lectures, and dirty comics!<br />
BradBury’s Legacy: an exhiBit<br />
Supporting partner Media SponSorS<br />
prograM partnerS<br />
Visit our exhibit of Bradbury memorabilia, including first<br />
editions of Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, an<br />
illustrated volume of The Nefertiti-Tut Express, and a<br />
rare edition of Bradbury’s poetry.<br />
April – June<br />
Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation<br />
& Fantasy<br />
Lillian H. Smith (3rd Floor)
for Kids and families<br />
• Outreach officers from Toronto Fire Services<br />
share their favourite stories.<br />
• Create your own firefighter mascot toy with<br />
Art Garage.<br />
• Plus author readings, fire performers,<br />
sci-fi origami, and more.<br />
interact and ParticiPate<br />
• Post a 60 second YouTube video answering<br />
the question: “If the library were burning,<br />
which book would you save?” Tag the video as<br />
“Keep Toronto Reading” for a chance to win a<br />
reproduction of your choice from our Special<br />
Collections.<br />
• Are you on Twitter? Participate in the TTC One<br />
Book Club from April 2 to 21. Respond to daily<br />
questions — posted from @TorontoLibrary —<br />
with the hashtag #OneBookTTC and see them<br />
displayed on subway platform screens daily.<br />
• Comment on blogs by library staff and special<br />
guest writers.<br />
APRIL — JUNE 2013<br />
Join the<br />
Literary Resistance!<br />
Reading is not a crime.<br />
Don’t let Bradbury’s<br />
vision come true.<br />
Call us for your first mission:<br />
647-931-1585<br />
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ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131<br />
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CULTURE, AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTTORONTO<br />
PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Heritage celebrations, exhibits and discussions.<br />
thOught ExChangE<br />
prOgraMS FOr thE COnStantlY CuriOuS<br />
SCiEnCE rEndEzvOuS @ thE librarY<br />
Science Rendezvous takes world-class science to<br />
the streets. kids and adults can experience a day<br />
of hands-on science with volunteers from Let’s<br />
Talk Science and Pueblo Science, or hear talks<br />
showcasing the work of some of Canada’s top<br />
researchers.<br />
For a list of branch locations hosting Science Rendezvous<br />
events, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes.<br />
Saturday, May 11, various branches<br />
paSSiOn FOr aStrOnOMY<br />
Presented in partnership with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, university of Toronto.<br />
Listening for Black Holes: Einstein’s<br />
unfinished Symphony<br />
With Dr. Kipp Cannon. Did you know black<br />
holes make sounds? Physicists around the<br />
world are building gravitational wave<br />
detectors — enormous microphones —<br />
that they hope will hear the faint chirps,<br />
whistles and pops of distant black holes.<br />
thursday, April 4, 7 pm<br />
College/Shaw<br />
Extreme Planets: The Big, the Hot<br />
and the ugly<br />
a guided exploration of some of the<br />
strangest planets in our galaxy, from giant<br />
fireballs to waterworlds, with Lisa Esteves.<br />
thursday, April 18, 7 pm<br />
Richview<br />
Big Bang with Dr. Michael Reid<br />
There are many misconceptions about<br />
the Big Bang and the formation of the<br />
universe. Dr. Reid clears up some of the<br />
confusion.<br />
wednesday, April 24, 2 pm<br />
Deer park<br />
Toronto’s Astronomical Heritage<br />
Dr. John Percy explores Toronto’s rich<br />
astronomical heritage from the 1830s<br />
until today as well as astronomy’s<br />
impact on society and culture. Based on<br />
a Heritage Toronto walk — guidebook<br />
provided.<br />
wednesday, June 5, 7 pm<br />
Brentwood<br />
MuSiC<br />
Tafelmusik on Beethoven<br />
Violoncello performer with Tafelmusik<br />
Baroque orchestra allen Whear speaks<br />
about classical giant Ludwig van<br />
Beethoven. Whear is also a composer,<br />
recording artist, and the artistic Director<br />
of Baltimore’s Pro Musica Rara.<br />
tuesday, May 7, 1 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library,<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium<br />
Elgar’s Enigma Variations<br />
Classical music expert Rick<br />
Phillips lends insight into the<br />
life of British composer<br />
Sir Edward Elgar. Presented by<br />
Toronto Symphony orchestra.<br />
tuesday, May 21, 7 pm<br />
north York Central Library,<br />
Auditorium<br />
Revealing the Supermassive Black Hole at<br />
the Centre of the Milky Way<br />
Find out what black holes are and how<br />
astronomers discovered one with more<br />
than four million times the mass of the<br />
sun at the center our galaxy. With<br />
Dr. Tuan Do.<br />
thursday, June 6, 7 pm<br />
College/Shaw<br />
Supernovae: The Death of Massive Stars<br />
Dr. Evan o’Connor talks about the<br />
most brilliant explosions in the modern<br />
universe, supernovae, which mark the<br />
death of massive stars and supply our<br />
universe with heavy elements, neutron<br />
stars, and black holes.<br />
Monday, June 10, 7 pm<br />
pape/Danforth<br />
1012 torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
Except where noted, all programs are free.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Our planEt in<br />
FOCuS: FrOM<br />
thE FrOntlinES<br />
OF gEOlOgiCal<br />
diSCOvErY<br />
Presented in partnership with the<br />
university of Toronto<br />
A Brave new World:<br />
The Cambrian Period<br />
and the Rise of<br />
Animals<br />
With David Rudkin,<br />
assistant Curator of<br />
Palaeobiology at Royal<br />
ontario Museum.<br />
wednesday, April 24, 7 pm<br />
Brentwood<br />
Geological Wonders of the Modern<br />
Ocean Floor<br />
Discover the world’s largest mountain<br />
range, strange animals and potential<br />
mineral wealth.<br />
With Steve Scott, Professor Emeritus of<br />
Earth Sciences.<br />
wednesday, May 15, 7 pm<br />
Brentwood<br />
Blebs and Blobs in Space Rocks<br />
New insights into the solar system’s birth<br />
from meteorites. With Christopher<br />
Charles, Postdoctoral Fellow at Isotrace<br />
Laboratory.<br />
wednesday, May 22, 7 pm<br />
Danforth/Coxwell<br />
Catastrophic Conundrums in<br />
Earth History<br />
What the ages of rocks tell us about<br />
ancient mass extinctions. With Sandra<br />
Kamo, Geochronology Lab Manager at<br />
Earth Sciences.<br />
thursday, June 6, 7 pm<br />
palmerston<br />
aPRIL — JUNE 2013<br />
SYria in CriSiS<br />
York University Professor Sabah alnasseri<br />
discusses the ongoing Syrian conflict, and<br />
how peace might eventually be restored.<br />
tuesday, May 28, 1 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library,<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium<br />
pridE and prEjudiCE, hiStOrY<br />
and MEMOrY<br />
AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes<br />
A series of talks about the past and the present and what it means to<br />
be gay or lesbian.<br />
William Whitehead:<br />
Words to Live By<br />
actor and award-winning<br />
documentary writer<br />
William Whitehead talks<br />
about his life in the<br />
arts, which for 40 years<br />
he shared with author<br />
Timothy Findley.<br />
Saturday, May 4, 2 pm<br />
Lillian H. Smith<br />
Querying the Page<br />
a panel discussion with some of Toronto’s<br />
notable young writers from the LGBT<br />
community marks May 17, International<br />
Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.<br />
With Farzana Doctor, Nancy Jo Cullen,<br />
Debra anderson and Zoe Whittall, past<br />
winners of the Writers’ Trust Dayne ogilvie<br />
Prize. Moderated by author and artist<br />
Vivek Shraya.<br />
tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm<br />
palmerston<br />
Pansy Boys and Hell Witches: Queer<br />
Visibility in Early 20th-Century Toronto<br />
In this illustrated talk, Queen’s historian<br />
Steven Maynard looks at the emergence<br />
of modern gay and lesbian identities in<br />
Toronto during the 1920s and ‘30s.<br />
wednesday, May 22, 7 pm<br />
Yorkville<br />
Challenging History: Sexuality and Sport<br />
Helen Lenskyj, author of Gender Politics<br />
and the Olympic Industry, looks at the<br />
sexual stereotyping and prejudice that for<br />
over a century have been an underlying<br />
part of the olympic ethos.<br />
tuesday, May 7, 7 pm<br />
St. Lawrence<br />
kamal Al-Solaylee on<br />
Intolerable: A Memoir of Extremes<br />
author and journalism professor Kamal<br />
al-Solaylee talks about his family’s<br />
movements from Yemen to Egypt and back<br />
amid the tumultuous political events of the<br />
1960s and his own struggle to find a way to<br />
live as a gay man.<br />
thursday, June 13, 7 pm<br />
parliament Street<br />
aNSWERLINE 416-393-7131<br />
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AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Author Talks<br />
Marie Williamson<br />
Reads from her work, Just a Larger Family: Letters.<br />
Wartime letters from a Deer Park area mother to the<br />
family of two boys she looked after during the conflict.<br />
The letters detail home life, food shortages, rationing and<br />
church and school.<br />
Deer Park April 4 2 pm<br />
Rosemary Sullivan<br />
Critic, editor, poet and biographer, Rosemary Sullivan<br />
discusses a writer’s life and work with host, John Miller.<br />
Ms. Sullivan’s nine books include, Villa Air-Bel: World<br />
War II, Escape, and A House in Marseille. She has received<br />
The Governor General’s Award, The City of Toronto Book<br />
Award and The Lorne Pierce Medal for Major Contribution<br />
to Canadian Literature. Program takes place in the<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 6 2:30 pm<br />
Polly of Bridgewater Farm<br />
Author Catherine McKenty discusses her novel, Polly<br />
of Bridgewater Farm: An Unknown Irish Store. A semifictional<br />
account of “Polly” Noble Verner who ran the<br />
Cabbagetown store in Toronto during the late 1800s.<br />
Program takes place in Room 1.<br />
North York Central April 17 7:30 pm<br />
Glad You’re Not Here: The Joy of Travelling Alone<br />
Solo traveler Janice Waugh talks about her travel<br />
adventures and inspiration for her book, The Solo<br />
Traveler’s Handbook.<br />
Richview May 2 7 pm<br />
Palmerston May 7 7 pm<br />
Brentwood May 8 7 pm<br />
Adventures with Bruce<br />
Steve Hainsworth, author of, Adventures With Bruce:<br />
A Thirty Day Hike Along Canada’s Oldest and Longest<br />
Footpath, presents a very informative visual program, for<br />
adventurous readers interested in exploring a beautiful<br />
part of Toronto’s backyard and Canada’s longest footpath<br />
(885 km)...blister-free!<br />
Runnymede May 8 7 pm<br />
Zoe S. Roy<br />
Zoe S. Roy introduces her debut novel, The Long March<br />
Home, a saga of three generations of women dealing with<br />
family tragedy, discrimination, and political revolution.<br />
Leaside May 9 2 pm<br />
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Douglas Gibson<br />
Douglas Gibson has published and edited Alice Munro,<br />
Robertson Davies, W.O. Mitchell, Guy Vanderhaeghe,<br />
Pierre Trudeau, Alastair MacLeod and many other notable<br />
authors. He reflects on four decades in the midst of<br />
Canada’s literary stars, on un<strong>just</strong>ly forgotten artists and<br />
on a career that has left a sure mark on our culture. His<br />
new book, Stories About Storytellers, is available through<br />
ECW Press. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 18 2:30 pm<br />
Lloyd Harshaw<br />
Hear author Lloyd Harshaw talk about his book, Deadly<br />
Art. Linda, an artist from Montreal, is a victim of crime in<br />
the Toronto art business. Her pursuit of the culprit takes<br />
her to Mexico.<br />
Cliffcrest June 7 2 pm<br />
Lectures<br />
The Science of Fiction, Why Reading Novels is Good<br />
for You<br />
Why do we love to sink our teeth into a good novel? For<br />
20 years, novelist and professor Keith Oatley has conducted<br />
research on the cognitive and emotional processes of<br />
reading and writing fiction, which he describes as “a kind<br />
of simulation that runs on minds.”<br />
Leaside April 3 7 pm<br />
The Woman Who Changed Her Brain<br />
Barbara Arrowsmith-Young began life severely learning<br />
disabled, but she built herself a better brain and a brain<br />
training program that has helped thousands of others do<br />
the same.<br />
Brentwood April 17 7 pm<br />
Pop-Ups, Wheels, Tabs and Flaps: Bringing Motion to<br />
Books<br />
Avid pop-up book collector, researcher and author Ann<br />
Montanaro Staples presents an illustrated talk on the<br />
history of Pop-ups. Ann is the founder of The Movable<br />
Book Society – a world-wide organization of 400 members<br />
that has been promoting pop-up books since 1993.<br />
Program takes place in the Osborne Collection, 4th floor.<br />
This is the 10th Albert Lahmer Memorial Lecture.<br />
Lillian H. Smith April 18 8 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Arthur Conan Doyle and the Scientific Naturalists<br />
Arthur Conan Doyle grew up in the midst of the debates<br />
surrounding evolution. In this lecture, Professor Bernard<br />
Lightman examines Doyle’s views on evolution and the<br />
Darwinists who defended the theory, from the time he<br />
was a medical student at the University of Edinburgh to<br />
his early career as a writer. Program takes place in the<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. This is the 2013 Cameron<br />
Hollyer Lecture.<br />
Toronto Reference May 4 3 pm<br />
Rebel Women<br />
What role did Canadian women play in the Rebellion of<br />
1837? Join author and poet Vancy Kasper for an afternoon<br />
of poetry and discussion marking the 175th anniversary<br />
of the 1837 Rebellion. Vancy reads from her fifth book,<br />
Rebel Women, written to honour and provide insight into<br />
the bravery and poignancy in the lives of women during<br />
the upheaval of the 1837 Rebellion. Vancy is a direct<br />
descendant of Joseph Shepard, one of the leaders of the<br />
Reform Party and Rebellion.<br />
Don Mills May 15 2 pm<br />
The Greek Legacy: Philosophy<br />
Professor Jonathan Salem-Wiseman discusses the<br />
continuing influence of the ancient Greeks on the modern<br />
world. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium. To register, call 416-395-5660.<br />
North York Central May 22 6:30 pm<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s Not All CSI and Serial Killers<br />
Where do crime and mystery stories come from? Sharon A.<br />
Crawford, Writer in Residence at the Toronto branch of the<br />
Canadian Authors’ Association, discusses the origins of her<br />
plots and characters as she reads from Beyond the Tripping<br />
Point, her first collection of mystery short stories.<br />
Don Mills* May 24 2 pm<br />
Photographing Séances<br />
Meredith Inksetter, University of Toronto, Art History<br />
discusses 19th and early 20th century phenomenon of<br />
mysterious appearances in photography. Program takes<br />
place in the auditorium.<br />
North York Central June 13 7 pm<br />
KiDs & fAmiLies<br />
Janet Wilson<br />
Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading nominee and<br />
author Janet Wilson discusses her book, Shannen and the<br />
Dream for a School. For school-age children.<br />
Spadina Road May 1 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
AuthoR tALKs & LectuRes<br />
Book Buzz<br />
Our virtual book club invites you<br />
to chat online about a new book<br />
every month.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookbuzz<br />
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BooK cLuBs &<br />
wRiteRs gRoups<br />
ADuLts<br />
Book Clubs<br />
Join one of our many book clubs across the city and participate in stimulating<br />
conversation. At every meeting, club members select a different book to discuss for<br />
the next get-together. New members are always welcome. Some clubs may select<br />
their books based on specific genres or group interests (such as non-fiction, mystery<br />
or classic). To find out how you can join and suggest book titles and authors, call your<br />
local branch for details.<br />
Play Reading<br />
Everyone takes a part and reads along.<br />
Yorkville Tuesdays, April 2-June 25 7 pm<br />
NOW Books<br />
A leader directs discussions of contemporary literature.<br />
Fee: $25 for six sessions. Behind the Beautiful Forevers<br />
(April 3), State of Wonder (April 17), The Cat’s Table (May<br />
1), The Free World (May 22), Gods Without Men (May 29),<br />
The Bacchae (June 12). Register in person with payment<br />
at the 2nd floor information desk. Program takes place in<br />
Room 2/3.<br />
North York Central April 3, 17; May 1, 22, 29; June 12 10 am<br />
Feminist Book Discussion Group<br />
The Older Women’s Network invites women, midlife and<br />
older, to meet in Room 2/3 and share views and ideas<br />
about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues.<br />
The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany Begins Her Life’s Work<br />
at 72 (April 3), Eleanor Rigby (May 1), The Spinster & the<br />
Prophet: Florence Deeks, H.G. Wells, and the Mystery of<br />
the Purloined Past (June 5).<br />
North York Central April 3, May 1, June 5 1:30 pm<br />
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Discuss your favourite<br />
stories with others or<br />
try your hand at<br />
creating your own.<br />
participants in the annual Young Voices<br />
conference held at north York central Library<br />
Tea and Books<br />
Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff.<br />
Light refreshments provided. Call the library for more<br />
information.<br />
Northern Elms April 4, May 2, June 6 2 pm<br />
Mimico Centennial April 5, May 3, June 7 2 pm<br />
Locke April 9, May 7, June 4 2 pm<br />
Rexdale April 9, May 14, June 11 2 pm<br />
Brentwood April 12, May 10 2 pm<br />
Palmerston April 23, May 28 2 pm<br />
Humberwood April 30, May 28, June 25 11 am<br />
Ladies First Book Club<br />
Members discuss a book read by the group.<br />
Eglinton Square* April 8, May 13, June 10 7 pm<br />
Kids Lit is Alright: A Children’s Book Club for Adults<br />
Join other children’s book lovers for a lively discussion of<br />
new and old favourites.<br />
Locke April 8, May 6, June 3 7 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Older Women’s Network Feminist Book Group<br />
Older Women’s Network invites women, to meet and share<br />
views about selected books. The focus is on feminist issues.<br />
Program takes place in Room 224.<br />
Northern District April 17, May 15, June 19 2 pm<br />
Riverdale Community Arts and Letters Club<br />
Discuss select books. Also a book swap, so bring a book<br />
and take one away.<br />
Riverdale April 17, May 15, June 18 6 pm<br />
Boz Reading Group<br />
Discuss Charles Dickens and read together from his works.<br />
Northern District April 17, May 15 7 pm<br />
Tea and Murder<br />
For all mystery lovers.<br />
Wychwood* April 18, May 16 2 pm<br />
No Fiction!<br />
If you like to read non-fiction, this is the club for you.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 25, May 22, June 26 6:30 pm<br />
Coffee and Books<br />
A presentation about books, new and old.<br />
Yorkville April 30, May 28, June 25 2 pm<br />
TO great resources for your book club:<br />
• Book Club To Go: Borrow multiple copies of a<br />
book for your book club.<br />
• Ideas for Book Clubs: Suggestions for book club<br />
activities and ideas.<br />
• Award Winners, Best Sellers, New Titles:<br />
Find your group’s next great read.<br />
• Book Buzz: Your online book club. Read this<br />
month’s pick and join the discussion.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookclubs<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
BooK cLuBs & wRiteRs gRoups<br />
Writers Groups<br />
Memoir Writing for Older Adults<br />
Join a group of seniors to share, discuss and write.<br />
Cliffcrest* April 2, 16, 30; May 14, 28; June 11, 25 1 pm<br />
Writers Group<br />
A creative writing group that discusses current writing<br />
projects and inspires each other.<br />
Parkdale April 2, May 7, June 4 7 pm<br />
Runnymede April 16, May 21 6:30 pm<br />
High Park Saturdays, April 6-June 29 9:30 am<br />
Phoenix Poetry Workshop<br />
Poets of all ages can bring their work for constructive<br />
comments. Bring a poem with six to ten copies for review<br />
by other attendees.<br />
College/Shaw April 6, May 4, June 1 2:30 pm<br />
Toronto Writers Co-Operative<br />
Weekly workshops, guest authors, member readings,<br />
open mic and publications—an opportunity to polish and<br />
perform your work. Program takes place in the Lower<br />
Level.<br />
Toronto Reference Sundays, April 7-June 30 2 pm<br />
North York Writers<br />
Members meet in an informal, supportive atmosphere to<br />
read their work and critique the work of members.<br />
Writers of all genres are welcome. Program takes place in<br />
Room 2/3.<br />
North York Central April 11, 25; May 9, 23; June 13, 27 6:30 pm<br />
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Book Clubs & Writers<br />
Groups in Other<br />
Languages<br />
Hungarian Friendship and Writers Circle<br />
Bring your own work or your favourite reads for sharing<br />
and discussion. Program is in Hungarian. For more<br />
information call 416-395-5440.<br />
Barbara Frum Wednesdays, April 3-May 15 2 pm<br />
Saturdays, April 6, 20; May 18 2 pm<br />
Cantonese Book Club<br />
Join fellow book lovers to discuss contemporary Chinese<br />
literature in a relaxing environment.<br />
Agincourt* April 4, May 2, June 6 1:30 pm<br />
Goldhawk Park April 5, May 3, June 7 1 pm<br />
Mandarin Book Club<br />
Share your joy of reading Chinese books.<br />
Albert Campbell* April 8, May 13, June 10 6:30 pm<br />
Club de lecture<br />
Aimez-vous lire en français? Si vous voulez participer à des<br />
discussions stimulantes contactez Céline au 416 395-5762.<br />
North York Central April 4, May 9 7 pm<br />
Cedarbrae April 8, May 6 7 pm<br />
Richview April 23, May 28 7 pm<br />
Yorkville May 2, 30 7 pm<br />
Polish Book Club<br />
Discuss great Polish books. Call the library for a list of<br />
upcoming titles.<br />
Runnymede April 29, May 27, June 24 6:30 pm<br />
The Toronto Public Library Foundation is thrilled to<br />
acknowledge and thank the Daniels Brothers (David,<br />
Mark, Peter, Robert, William) for their enabling gift<br />
in support of the Library’s Young Voices program in<br />
honour of their mother, Norine Rose.<br />
Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support.<br />
Donate to Toronto Public Library<br />
Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca<br />
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teens<br />
Teen Writers Group<br />
Are you a creative writer looking to meet other teen<br />
writers? Do you write poems, stories, novels, plays? Come<br />
share your writing with other teens who love to write.<br />
New writers are always welcome! (This group is not<br />
appropriate for those who want to improve their English<br />
skills). Program takes place in Room 2/3.<br />
North York Central April 11; May 9, 23; June 6, 20 4:30 pm<br />
Got one of these?<br />
Get one of these<br />
Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos,<br />
eMusic – all free with your library card.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/downloads<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
Business,<br />
LegAL & finAnce<br />
ADuLts<br />
smALL<br />
Business success<br />
Programs take place in the Learning Centre.<br />
Call 416-393-7209 to register.<br />
Launching Your Business Online<br />
Use online resources to develop and launch business<br />
websites in a quick, cost-effective manner. Includes a<br />
hands-on portion on building a multi-page website for<br />
a small business.<br />
Toronto Reference April 8 10 am<br />
Doing Market Research Online<br />
Learn to use Scott’s Business Directories Online, article<br />
databases and other online sources to do market<br />
research for your small business.<br />
Toronto Reference April 9 2 pm<br />
May 25 3 pm<br />
June 10 6 pm<br />
How Small Businesses Use Twitter and Facebook<br />
A basic overview of some simple ways that Facebook<br />
and Twitter can be used by small businesses.<br />
Toronto Reference April 27 3 pm<br />
May 13 6 pm<br />
June 4 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
get professional advice<br />
and resources at our free<br />
seminars, workshops and<br />
one-on-one sessions.<br />
Business resources and specialized staff are available at both<br />
toronto Reference Library and north York central Library<br />
business research<br />
tools<br />
Come in for help at our<br />
Business Information Desks at<br />
North York Central Library 416-395-5613<br />
and Toronto Reference Library<br />
416-393-7149.<br />
Or connect with more than 100 online<br />
business journals and articles.<br />
Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/business<br />
and click on Business Databases.<br />
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Helping Young Entrepreneurs to Start Their Business<br />
Canadian Youth Business Foundation Manager Laurie<br />
Young, talks about programs offered by CYBF that support<br />
young entrepreneurs throughout the life-cycle of their<br />
businesses by providing pre- and post-launch coaching,<br />
financing, mentoring and business resources. Program<br />
takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 10 6:30 pm<br />
Creating a Business Plan<br />
Mike Pendrith, from PerformancePoint Corporation,<br />
explains the purpose of a business plan, its format and<br />
content, a detailed description of each section and what<br />
bankers and lenders are looking for in a business plan.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 17 6:30 pm<br />
Starting a Small Business<br />
Learn strategic steps on the benefits of self employment,<br />
different types of business ownership, tax benefits and<br />
financing sources. A workshop presented by Centennial<br />
College.<br />
Albert Campbell* April 23 2 pm<br />
Basic Bookkeeping for New Business Owners<br />
From opening a bank account to reporting your taxes,<br />
Garfield A. Fray, CGA discusses the basics of bookkeeping<br />
for new business owners: the difference between<br />
profitability and cash flow and tips on how to organize<br />
your finances.<br />
Albert Campbell* May 14 6 pm<br />
Secrets Of A Technology Startup<br />
Chairman and co-founder of Unified Computer Intelligence<br />
Corporation, Mahyar Fotoohi, talks about a technology<br />
startup that is changing how people interact with the<br />
Internet and technology. Mahyar discusses creating<br />
a product people want, building the right team, and<br />
fundraising. Program takes place in the auditorium. Call<br />
416-395-5613 to register.<br />
North York Central May 27 6:30 pm<br />
Legal<br />
Legal Aid Workshop<br />
Information about general and specific law, and how to<br />
get legal assistance and guidance.<br />
Pleasant View May 25 1 pm<br />
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Personal Finance<br />
Income Tax Clinic<br />
A Certified General Accountant volunteer completes<br />
income tax returns for lower-income earners. Seniors,<br />
students, and newcomers are welcome. Income guidelines:<br />
$25,000 or less per individual; $30,000 or less per family.<br />
By appointment only, call the branch to book.<br />
Burrows Hall* April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 6:30 pm<br />
Albert Campbell* April 13 10 am<br />
Tax Tips for 2012 and 2013<br />
Accounting expert and partner at Campbell Lawless<br />
Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants Brian J.<br />
Quinlan discusses tax tips.<br />
Burrows Hall* April 2 6:30 pm<br />
Foundations of Investing<br />
A program geared to people who want an overview of<br />
investing, includes key terms and investment types. Topics<br />
cover the basic features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds,<br />
the importance of asset allocation and five steps to help<br />
you build a better investment plan.<br />
Eatonville* April 3 6:30 pm<br />
Investment Research Online<br />
Learn to use investment databases, such as Value Line<br />
Research Center, Financial Post Advisor, Mergent Online<br />
and Business Insights: Essentials. Program takes place in the<br />
Learning Centre. Call 416-393-7209 to register.<br />
Toronto Reference April 15 6 pm<br />
June 22 3 pm<br />
Home Ownership for Low Income Families<br />
Habitat for Humanity Toronto is hosting a home owner<br />
information session. To learn more about the organization,<br />
the criteria and application process, visit torontohabitat.ca.<br />
York Woods April 18 6:30 pm<br />
Navigating the Financial World<br />
Alison Griffiths, author of Count on Yourself: Take Charge<br />
of Your Money, demystifies aspects of personal finance and<br />
investing. Learn how to make good financial decisions, how<br />
to get organized and simplify your money. Program takes<br />
place in the auditorium. Call 416-395-5613 to register.<br />
North York Central May 13 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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How Money Works Workshop<br />
Find out how to avoid the three root causes of financial<br />
problems most families face: failure to plan, being<br />
uninformed, and misinformation. Presented by Luminita<br />
Potop and Christine Scott from Primerica.<br />
Cliffcrest* May 16 6:45 pm<br />
Investing in Well-known Non-investment Grade<br />
Bonds<br />
Professional investor Barry Benson explains how to<br />
generate inflation ad<strong>just</strong>ed income by investing in wellknown,<br />
non-investment grade bonds. Program takes place<br />
in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference June 5 6:30 pm<br />
teens<br />
Entrepreneurship 101: Tips on Starting Your Own<br />
Small Business<br />
Entrepreneurship Program Manager Donovan Dill, from<br />
Youth Employment Services (YES), discusses services<br />
available to aspiring young entrepreneurs and provides an<br />
overview on business planning, obtaining loans, business<br />
operations as well as advice on avoiding common mistakes.<br />
Program takes place in Room 1. Call 416-395-5613 to<br />
register.<br />
North York Central April 3 6:30 pm<br />
to business and personal finance<br />
blogs and tools online:<br />
• Business databases<br />
• Company and industry information<br />
• Market research and statistics<br />
• Personal finance and investment resources<br />
• Information on starting your own business<br />
• More programs on business, legal and personal<br />
finance<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/business<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.<br />
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Employment Café<br />
Community agencies provide information on job search<br />
support, job postings and community information.<br />
Centennial* Tuesdays, April 2-June 25 1 pm<br />
Employment Workshop<br />
Presented by JVS Toronto.<br />
A variety of career and job search books and other<br />
tools are available at branches throughout the city<br />
Malvern* April 3 1 pm<br />
Looking for a Job<br />
Get an overview of job hunting resources available at the<br />
library, including company and industry information, and<br />
interview materials. Tours begin at the Business, Science<br />
and Technology Desk, 3rd floor.<br />
Toronto Reference April 13, May 8 3 pm<br />
June 24 6 pm<br />
Get an Apprenticeship Career<br />
A facilitator from Centennial College Job Connect provides<br />
information on how to get an apprenticeship career.<br />
Participants learn about entrance requirements and<br />
application procedures.<br />
Albert Campbell* April 17 2 pm<br />
Out of School, Out of Work?<br />
Meet a professional employment specialist from Youth<br />
Employment Services to prepare winning resumes, develop<br />
your job hunting capabilities and interview skills.<br />
Maria A. Shchuka April 17, May 15, June 12 2 pm<br />
Job Search at Your Fingertips<br />
Find out about the resources we have to help you with<br />
your job search. Call 416-395-5613 to reserve your spot.<br />
Program takes place in the Learning Centre.<br />
North York Central April 18, May 23, June 13 2 pm<br />
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connect with job<br />
counsellors, employment<br />
agencies and a wealth of<br />
career-related resources.<br />
Careers in the Toronto Public Service<br />
Learn about future employment opportunities at the city<br />
of Toronto and how to apply for them. Program takes<br />
place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 1 6:30 pm<br />
Customer Service Professional Training<br />
Join an employment counsellor from Centennial College to<br />
learn the essentials of delivering outstanding service both<br />
in person and on the telephone. Resolve customer service<br />
issues effectively, ensuring satisfaction, and generating<br />
loyalty.<br />
Albert Campbell* May 15 2 pm<br />
Local Job Information Fair<br />
Local businesses will be on hand to discuss employment<br />
opportunities, the application process and to answer job<br />
related questions. Don’t forget to bring copies of your<br />
resume and cover letter.<br />
Malvern May 18 12:00 pm<br />
How to Hatch Your Career Through Networking<br />
Content Manager Cassandra Jowett from TalentEgg.ca,<br />
shares how she hatched her own career through<br />
networking while she was a student at Ryerson University.<br />
Cassandra provides easy-to-use strategies that can help<br />
students and grads become better networkers both online<br />
and in real life. Program takes place in Room 2/3.<br />
Call 416-395-5613 to register.<br />
North York Central May 21 6:30 pm<br />
What Employers Look for in the Interview<br />
Winifred Wang, career coach at Integral Coach Canada,<br />
talks about how to increase your chances of having a<br />
winning interview by understanding the perspectives, skills<br />
and values expected from the employer’s point of view.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 29 6:30 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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Resumés That Get Results<br />
A representative from Centennial College Job Connect<br />
instructs you on how to create effective resumés and cover<br />
letters. Those who bring their resumés and cover letters<br />
may receive feedback and tips for improvement.<br />
Albert Campbell* June 19 2 pm<br />
teens<br />
St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course<br />
The St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course is designed<br />
for children between the ages of 11-15. <strong>It</strong> teaches the<br />
students babysitting, leadership, and first aid in a fun<br />
and informative way. Fee: $45 (includes a handbook and<br />
certificate). To register, call St. John Ambulance at 416-967-<br />
4244 and press #1. Please quote the course registration<br />
number 1-246459236 (for Forest Hill) or 1-246459324 (for<br />
Palmerston). Bring a doll or stuffed animal, a pencil and a<br />
lunch to the course.<br />
Forest Hill May 4 9:30 am-5 pm<br />
Palmerston May 25 9:30 am-5 pm<br />
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Computer Training<br />
Learn more about using<br />
computer applications,<br />
online resources and<br />
research databases.<br />
A computer training class taking place in one<br />
of toronto public Library’s Learning centres<br />
You must have basic keyboarding skills for the following programs. They all take place in the library’s Learning<br />
Centres. Space is limited. Call 416-393-7209 to register.<br />
Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File<br />
An introduction to Microsoft Word 2010. Open Word,<br />
create a document and save a file.<br />
April 9, May 7, June 4 10 am<br />
Social Networking<br />
Discover new ways of creating and sharing information<br />
on the Internet, including wikis, blogging, photo sharing<br />
and social networks.<br />
April 12, May 18, June 21 10 am<br />
Open Source Software: An Introduction<br />
An introduction to the amazing free resources available<br />
online. Focus is on software that is compatible with<br />
Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and<br />
anti-virus computer programs.<br />
April 18, May 27, June 25 10 am<br />
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Facebook<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s easier than you think. Explore Facebook in this<br />
hands-on session.<br />
April 20, June 27 10 am<br />
Word Basics Part II: Formatting<br />
An introduction to Microsoft Word 2010. Edit and format<br />
text, use bullets, and more.<br />
April 23, May 21, June 18 10 am<br />
Powerpoint Basics<br />
Open, create and edit presentations using Microsoft<br />
PowerPoint 2010.<br />
April 24, May 22, June 26 10 am<br />
More programs on the next page…<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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Digital Design Studio<br />
Programs take place in the Learning Centre. To register,<br />
call 416-393-7209 (unless indicated).<br />
Digital Design Studio Photoshop I<br />
Learn to scan documents, use Photoshop and email them<br />
as attachments, design business cards and letterhead.<br />
April 2; May 14; June 1, 10 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Photoshop II<br />
Learn new tools in Photoshop by altering photographs.<br />
Prepare graphics and design a magazine cover. Learn to<br />
rotate, scale and distort. Required prerequisite: Digital<br />
Design Studio Basics Photoshop I.<br />
April 6, 9; May 28; June 4 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Photography<br />
Everything you need to know about digital photography<br />
using Adobe Photoshop. Master resolution and<br />
megapixels, achieve top quality photos and learn how to<br />
properly and safely store them.<br />
April 12, May 16, June 21 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Website Design I<br />
Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos<br />
using Dreamweaver.<br />
April 16, May 6, June 11 10 am<br />
Digital Design Studio Drop-in<br />
An unstructured session to practise your Adobe<br />
Photoshop and Dreamweaver skills. Bring your digital<br />
photos and files. No registration required.<br />
April 17, May 8, June 26 1pm<br />
Digital Design Studio Website Design II<br />
Go behind the code in Dreamweaver and apply HTML<br />
to good use. Create online forms, payment buttons and<br />
add interactive elements, including video. Required<br />
prerequisite: Digital Design Studio Basics Website<br />
Design I.<br />
April 23; May 4, 7; June 18 10 am<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
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Keyboarding skills required for the following programs.<br />
Bring your library card and call 416-393-7209 to register.<br />
Programs take place in the Learning Centre.<br />
Research Skills<br />
Research strategies, including how to use the library<br />
catalogue and online journal and magazine articles.<br />
April 17, May 15, June 5 10 am<br />
Find Magazines and Journals Online<br />
Discover the online magazine and journal databases<br />
available at the library and acquire the techniques to<br />
help you research them effectively.<br />
April 18, May 23, June 20 2 pm<br />
toronto public Library @ Your fingertips<br />
Still looking for more? We also offer a variety of<br />
in-depth Web-surfing and e-content workshops.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/<br />
computertraining<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
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These popular programs are ongoing and are offered in most branches and Learning<br />
Centres across Toronto. For dates, times and locations, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/<br />
programs, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in and speak to our staff.<br />
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS<br />
Start here if you have little or no<br />
computer experience.<br />
Move That Mouse<br />
Learn basic mouse and keyboard<br />
skills in this hands-on class. This<br />
session introduces you to skills<br />
required for all computer training<br />
at the library.<br />
Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move<br />
That Mouse<br />
Learn basic mouse and keyboard<br />
skills. An introduction to the<br />
Internet, in two sessions. For older<br />
adults with little or no Internet<br />
experience.<br />
Web Basics for Seniors Part II:<br />
Explore the Web<br />
An introduction to the Internet in<br />
two sessions. For older adults, with<br />
little or no Internet experience.<br />
Seniors’ Drop-In<br />
Practice makes perfect! For<br />
those with little or no Internet<br />
experience. No registration<br />
required.<br />
INTRODUCTION TO<br />
EBOOKS<br />
Discover how to access Toronto<br />
Public Library’s eBook collections.<br />
eBook Basics<br />
Get to know the library’s eBook<br />
collections, watch demonstrations<br />
on downloading eBooks to<br />
eReaders and mobile devices,<br />
and stream eBook content to<br />
computers.<br />
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INTERNET AND LIBRARY<br />
RESEARCH<br />
Expand your online research skills<br />
using Internet and library content.<br />
Web Basics<br />
Explore the Internet using Web<br />
addresses and search engines.<br />
Basic keyboarding and mouse skills<br />
required.<br />
Web Basics II<br />
Learn more about search engines<br />
and the library’s website. Web Basics<br />
is the recommended prerequisite.<br />
Web Basics III<br />
Improve search techniques to master<br />
search engines and their advanced<br />
features. Web Basics II is the<br />
recommended prerequisite.<br />
Research Skills<br />
Research strategies, including the<br />
library catalog and online journal<br />
and magazine articles. Bring<br />
your library card. No registration<br />
required.<br />
Researching Magazines and Journals<br />
Online<br />
Discover the online magazine and<br />
journal databases available at the<br />
library and acquire the techniques to<br />
help you research them effectively.<br />
Your City of Toronto on the Web<br />
Use the City of Toronto’s website to<br />
discover your neighbourhood, find<br />
out about services, programs and<br />
special events.<br />
EMAIL AND SOCIAL<br />
NETWORKING<br />
Connect with your first email account<br />
or through social networking<br />
websites.<br />
Email Made Easy<br />
Learn to use Web-based email services,<br />
set up a free email account and send<br />
your first message. Basic keyboarding<br />
and mouse skills required.<br />
Social Networking<br />
Discover new ways of creating and<br />
sharing information on the Internet,<br />
including wikis, blogs, photo sharing<br />
and social networks.<br />
WORD, ExCEL AND<br />
POWERPOINT<br />
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word,<br />
Excel and PowerPoint.<br />
Word Basics Part I: Create and<br />
Edit a File<br />
An introduction to Microsoft Word<br />
2010 in two sessions. Learn to open<br />
Word, create a document and save a<br />
file.<br />
Word Basics Part II: Formatting<br />
Learn to edit and format text, use<br />
bullets and more. An introduction to<br />
Microsoft Word 2010 in two sessions.<br />
Excel Basics<br />
Learn to open, create and edit a simple<br />
table using Microsoft Excel 2010.<br />
PowerPoint Basics<br />
Learn to open, create and edit<br />
presentations using Microsoft<br />
PowerPoint 2010.<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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cuLtuRe, ARts &<br />
enteRtAinment<br />
feAtuReD pRogRAms<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment<br />
Expand your horizons<br />
with concerts, exhibits,<br />
discussions and more.<br />
A dance and drumming<br />
performance at the library<br />
in celebration of Aboriginal<br />
week<br />
Big names. New experiences. Toronto Public Library’s cultural programs feature<br />
artists, scientists, entertainers and newsmakers. Whatever your interests, there’s a<br />
free event at the library to enjoy.<br />
MAP Family Saturdays<br />
The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets<br />
you visit Toronto’s museums for free. And now, the<br />
museums are coming to the library. Page 28.<br />
War of 1812<br />
Library and Heritage Toronto programs, plus<br />
exhibit and curator tours on the Town of York (now<br />
Toronto’s) most famous historical battle. Page 29.<br />
June Callwood<br />
Join Mark Tewksbury for a candid talk on<br />
homosexuality in the sports world, as he delivers the<br />
seventh annual June Callwood lecture. Page 29.<br />
Toronto Comic Arts Festival<br />
Comic lover or <strong>just</strong> curious? Come and check<br />
out international cartoonists and more than 300<br />
exhibitors at TCAF, now in its 10th year. Page 30.<br />
Make Some Noise<br />
Discover Toronto’s rock and metal music scene.<br />
Page 30.<br />
Cultural Celebrations<br />
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with our Asian<br />
Cultural festivals throughout May. Join us again in<br />
June, for Aboriginal Culture and Heritage programs.<br />
Page 31.<br />
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon<br />
With Conrad Black, Sally Armstrong, Chef Chuck<br />
Hughes and many others. Page 32.<br />
Plus readings, lectures, workshops and more<br />
great programs at your branch. Pages 33-35.<br />
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SUN LIFE FINANCIAL<br />
M USEUM+ A RTS PASS<br />
Family SaturdayS<br />
The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets anyone with a valid adult library card borrow<br />
a family pass to one of several Toronto museums for free.<br />
And now the museums are coming to the library! On Saturdays in May, libraries<br />
around the city will have crafts, games, artifacts and activities from Toronto’s top<br />
attractions. Programs last an hour, and suit kids 5–12 and their caregivers.<br />
Bata Shoe Museum<br />
Explore museum objects and<br />
hear the stories behind the<br />
shoes. Make your own shoeshaped<br />
magnet craft.<br />
May 4, 2 pm<br />
North York Central Library<br />
Call 416-395-5630 to register.<br />
May 11, 1 pm<br />
Don Mills<br />
May 18, 2 pm<br />
McGregor Park<br />
Black Creek Pioneer Village<br />
Learn to tease, card and spin<br />
wool. Take home your own<br />
woollen bracelet.<br />
May 18, 2 pm<br />
York Woods<br />
May 25, 2 pm<br />
Richview<br />
Call 416-394-5120 to register.<br />
Gardiner Museum<br />
Work with the Museum’s<br />
professional ceramic artists to<br />
make clay animals.<br />
May 11, 2 pm<br />
Brentwood<br />
Call 416-394-5240 to register.<br />
May 25, 2 pm<br />
Lillian H. Smith<br />
Call 416-393-7746 to register.<br />
Museum of Inuit Art<br />
Touch museum artifacts, play<br />
traditional Inuit games and<br />
make your own piece of art.<br />
May 11, 2 pm<br />
Downsview<br />
Call 416-395-5720 to register.<br />
May 18, 2 pm<br />
Morningside<br />
May 25, 2 pm<br />
Spadina Road<br />
Royal Ontario Museum<br />
Learn about dinosaur<br />
discoveries and make a<br />
dinosaur craft to take home.<br />
May 4, 10:30 am<br />
Parkdale<br />
May 11, 10:30 am<br />
Parliament Street<br />
Call 416-393-7663 to register.<br />
Textile Museum of Canada<br />
Learn how cloth is made, and<br />
make a bookmark to take home<br />
with you.<br />
May 4, 2 pm<br />
Sanderson<br />
Call 416-393-7653 to register.<br />
M<br />
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Toronto Historic Museums:<br />
Colborne Lodge in High Park<br />
Enjoy games and toys from<br />
more than 150 years ago. Share<br />
your favourite riddle and listen<br />
to a story or two.<br />
May 11, 11 am<br />
Dufferin/St. Clair<br />
May 25, 2 pm<br />
Barbara Frum<br />
Call 416-395-5440 to register.<br />
Toronto Historic Museums:<br />
Scarborough Museum<br />
Enjoy games, 19th century toys,<br />
and stories as you discover<br />
Scarborough’s past.<br />
May 4, 2 pm<br />
Kennedy/Eglinton<br />
May 11, 10 am<br />
Bendale<br />
May 18, 2 pm<br />
Eglinton Square<br />
Call 416-396-8920 to register.<br />
Toronto Historic Museums:<br />
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site<br />
Learn how kids lived and played<br />
100 years ago in Toronto.<br />
Create a take-home craft.<br />
May 4, 2 pm<br />
Leaside<br />
May 11, 10:30 am<br />
Danforth/Coxwell<br />
Toronto Zoo<br />
Learn more about what bears<br />
eat, where they live, and the<br />
games they play.<br />
May 4, 2 pm<br />
Goldhawk Park<br />
Call 416-396-8964 to register.<br />
May 11, 2 pm<br />
Burrows Hall<br />
Call 416-396-8740 to register.<br />
May 25, 2 pm<br />
Steeles<br />
The MAP program is<br />
generously sponsored by<br />
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War StorieS:<br />
toronto<br />
and the War<br />
of 1812–14<br />
A unique exhibition of first-hand<br />
accounts from the library’s Special<br />
collections<br />
On April 27, 1813 the Town of York was<br />
invaded and occupied by American forces.<br />
War Stories, an exhibition of original<br />
letters, maps, art and books from the<br />
library’s Special Collections, follows the<br />
stories of a diverse cast of characters — the<br />
heroes who emerged, the lesser-known but<br />
key figures who drove the action, and the<br />
supporting cast of players who were too<br />
often the victims of war.<br />
Toronto Reference Library, TD Gallery<br />
March 30 – June 22, 2013<br />
Curator tours: Friday, April 26, 2 pm;<br />
Friday, May 10, 2 pm; Friday, May 24, 4 pm<br />
Seventh annual June CallWood leCture<br />
Straight talk from a gay JoCk:<br />
gay aCtiviSm in SportS<br />
APRIL — JUNE 2013<br />
Join us for an<br />
inspiring evening<br />
as Mark tewksbury<br />
delivers the<br />
seventh annual<br />
June callwood<br />
Lecture.<br />
And: Join us for these events<br />
this spring<br />
EXPLOSIOn 1813<br />
A documentary that argues the intentional<br />
detonation of Upper Canada’s main<br />
ammunition supply at York in April 1813 —<br />
described as one of the biggest explosions<br />
that had ever been witnessed in North<br />
America — was the key to thwarting the<br />
U.S. conquest of Canada. 128 min.<br />
Monday, April 8, 2 pm<br />
Toronto Reference Library,<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium<br />
HIStOrIcAL BOOk rEturn<br />
A delegation from Sackets Harbour, New<br />
York, returns some of the books stolen<br />
from the Toronto library during the war.<br />
Featuring dramatic readings by<br />
R.H. Thomson and music by Mike Ford.<br />
Guided Gallery tour to follow.<br />
Sunday, April 28, 1:30 pm<br />
Toronto Reference Library, Atrium<br />
YOrk durInG tHE WAr OF 1812:<br />
A rE-EXAMInAtIOn<br />
Historian Richard Gerrard of Fort York<br />
National Historic Site re-interprets some of<br />
the war stories handed down through the<br />
ages using newly-documented evidence<br />
and artifacts. Guided Gallery tour to follow<br />
the program.<br />
Friday, May 24, 2 pm<br />
Toronto Reference Library,<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium<br />
Mark Tewksbury has 21 national titles and<br />
seven world records including an Olympic<br />
Gold Medal but more than that, he is<br />
a humanitarian. Whether standing for<br />
human rights at the 1st World Outgames<br />
in Montreal or speaking on behalf of a<br />
United Nations Declaration to decriminalize<br />
homosexuality, Mark carries his message<br />
of optimism and perseverance around<br />
the world.<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment<br />
PLuS: Bicentennial talks<br />
with Heritage toronto<br />
cAndY, cOWS And cOMMEMOrAtIOn:<br />
tHE cASE OF LAurA SEcOrd<br />
Author and U of T professor Dr. Cecilia<br />
Morgan explores how the story of Laura<br />
Secord evolved to become an essential<br />
piece of War of 1812 commemorations in<br />
Ontario.<br />
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm<br />
Mimico Centennial<br />
LOYALtY, IdEnt<strong>It</strong>Y And tHE WAr OF 1812<br />
In uPPEr cAnAdA<br />
Author and Queen’s University professor<br />
Dr. Jane Errington, examines how the<br />
loyalties of Upper Canadians were<br />
challenged and shaped by the War of 1812.<br />
Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm<br />
North York Central Library<br />
Bird’s-eye view showing arrival of American fleet prior to capture<br />
of York, 27 April 1813 (Detail). Owen Staples (1866–1949),<br />
watercolour, c. 1914. Toronto Public Library, J. Ross Robertson<br />
Collection.<br />
Monday May 27, 7 pm<br />
Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon<br />
Free tickets at<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.<br />
The annual June Callwood Lecture honours the life,<br />
work and legacy of journalist, author and social<br />
activist June Callwood (1924-2007). <strong>It</strong> provides<br />
a platform for the exploration and discussion of<br />
contemporary social <strong>just</strong>ice issues.<br />
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CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Heritage celebrations, exhibits and discussions.<br />
For more concerts and workshops coming<br />
this spring, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise.<br />
Thanks to Soundscapes and Exclaim! for<br />
supporting local music at the library.<br />
tOrOntO COMiC artS<br />
FEStival 2013<br />
300+ Exhibitors • Readings • Workshops • Art Installations • Signings<br />
Toronto Public Library is proud to host<br />
the 2013 Toronto Comic Arts Festival.<br />
Now in its tenth year! Gather with<br />
hundreds of cartoonists from around<br />
the world including art Spiegelman,<br />
Françoise Mouly and Taiyo Matsumoto.<br />
Saturday, May 11, 9 am–5 pm<br />
Sunday, May 12, 11 am–5 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library<br />
TCAF 2013 Opening night Event<br />
Visit torontocomics.com for details.<br />
Friday, May 10, 7 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon<br />
Dusted: Live in the Stacks<br />
Brian Borcherdt and Leon<br />
Taheny bring their latest<br />
project, Dusted, to the Parkdale<br />
branch for a free show in the<br />
stacks. all ages.<br />
Saturday, April 27, 8 pm<br />
parkdale<br />
What Are You<br />
Doing Here?<br />
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©2011 Taiyo MaTSUMoTo/Shogakukan<br />
Join metal journalist Laina<br />
Dawes and special guests<br />
as they talk about their<br />
experiences blazing new<br />
ground in Toronto’s aggressive<br />
rock scene. Dawes’ book, What<br />
Are You Doing Here, chronicles<br />
her challenges and rewards<br />
growing up as a black female<br />
metal fan in ontario.<br />
tuesday, April 23, 7 pm<br />
Runnymede<br />
Borrow CDs by local and Canadian<br />
artists — electronic, hip-hop, rock,<br />
pop, punk and more.<br />
Read the latest books about music.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/noise
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
MaY 1–31<br />
aSian hEritagE MOnth<br />
aSian Cultural FEStivalS<br />
aPRIL — JUNE 2013<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment<br />
As part of the library’s annual Asian Heritage Month celebrations, eight branches across the city host<br />
mini-festivals, featuring cultural and heritage programs from across Asia.<br />
China Homelands Festival<br />
Saturday, May 4, Agincourt<br />
Asian Food Fusion Festival<br />
Saturday, May 4, Downsview<br />
South Asia Homelands Festival<br />
Saturday, May 11, Cedarbrae<br />
Asian Heritage Month<br />
at Toronto Public Library<br />
is sponsored by:<br />
junE 1–30<br />
Asian Music Fusion Festival<br />
Saturday, May 11, palmerston<br />
Chinese Cultural Celebration<br />
Saturday, May 11, Riverdale<br />
Saturday, May 18, Sanderson<br />
CElEbratE abOriginal CulturE<br />
West Asian Homelands Festival<br />
Saturday, May 18, Brentwood<br />
East Asia and the Islands Homelands<br />
Festival<br />
Saturday, May 25, Malvern<br />
Toronto Public Library celebrates the largest Aboriginal community in Canada this June.<br />
Thomas king<br />
author, humorist and critic<br />
Thomas King presents North<br />
america with a cutting<br />
review of history from the<br />
point of view of the First<br />
Nations of ‘Turtle Island’.<br />
tuesday, June 4, 7 pm<br />
north York Central Library, Auditorium<br />
wednesday, June 5, 7 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library, Atrium<br />
Inuit Art<br />
Curator of the Museum of Inuit art, alysa<br />
Procida gives an overview of Inuit art,<br />
artists and lifestyle. To register, call 416-<br />
395-5639.<br />
thursday, June 6, 7 pm<br />
north York Central Library, Auditorium<br />
pLuS CBC Reporter Michel Cormier<br />
on his book, The Legacy of Tiananmen Square.<br />
Michel was a correspondent in China from 2006–2010.<br />
With Jan Wong.<br />
thursday, May 9, 12:30 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library, Atrium<br />
For a complete list of all asian Heritage Month programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/asianheritage.<br />
Rabbit & Bear Paws: Council of the<br />
Animals<br />
Chad Solomon uses puppets to tell the<br />
story of the Council<br />
of the Animals. Find<br />
out how faithful Dog<br />
saves the day, in<br />
this funny and<br />
touching story of<br />
friendship and<br />
unconditional<br />
love.<br />
Friday, June 7, 2 pm<br />
Spadina Road<br />
Drum & Song<br />
a performance presented by the Native<br />
Canadian Centre of Toronto.<br />
tuesday, June 11, 2 pm<br />
toronto Reference Library,<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium<br />
Book Launch with<br />
James Bartleman<br />
Join us for the launch of<br />
The Redemption of Oscar<br />
Wolf by award-winning<br />
member of the Chippewa<br />
First Nation and former<br />
ontario Lieutenant<br />
Governor James<br />
Bartleman.<br />
wednesday, June 19, 12 pm<br />
Spadina Road<br />
wednesday, June 19, 7 pm<br />
northern District, Room 224<br />
For a complete list of all aboriginal<br />
programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/<br />
aboriginal.<br />
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one BOOK<br />
COMMUNITY READ 2013<br />
one BOOK<br />
COMMUNITY READ 2013<br />
New books. Big ideas.<br />
join the conversation.<br />
One Book: Amusing Ourselves<br />
to Death<br />
Are we dumbing down as a<br />
society? With Mark Kingwell,<br />
Johanna Schneller and Melanie<br />
McBride. Moderated by CBC’s<br />
Nora Young.<br />
Mon. April 8, 7 pm<br />
Star Talks: Andrew Taylor<br />
The British crime writer on his<br />
new book, The Scent of Death.<br />
With Toronto Star’s Dianne<br />
Rinehart.<br />
Thurs. April 18, 7 pm<br />
Phoenix Circle Book Exchange<br />
Bring a book you love but<br />
are willing to part with, and<br />
celebrate the champions of the<br />
Literary Resistance.<br />
keeptorontoreading.ca<br />
Mon. April 22, 7 pm<br />
Toronto Star Short Story<br />
Contest Awards<br />
Come meet the winners of the<br />
2013 contest.<br />
Wed. April 24, 6 pm<br />
John Ralston Saul &<br />
Charles Foran<br />
The heads of PEN International<br />
and PEN Canada on book<br />
burning in the digital age.<br />
Thurs. April 25, 7 pm<br />
Lee Smolin<br />
The Perimeter Institute founder<br />
rethinks the nature of the<br />
universe in his new book, Time<br />
Reborn. With Robert J. Sawyer.<br />
Mon. April 29, 7 pm<br />
Sally Armstrong<br />
The award winning writer and<br />
humanitarian on her new book,<br />
Ascent of Women. With CBC’s<br />
Suhana Meharchand.<br />
Mon. May 6, 7 pm<br />
Edward Rutherfurd<br />
The master of the historical<br />
novel on his new portrait of the<br />
city of light, Paris.<br />
Wed. May 8, 7 pm<br />
Blaine Harden<br />
The journalist on his bestselling<br />
book, Escape From<br />
Camp 14. With the Munk<br />
School’s Brian Stewart.<br />
Wed. May 15, 7 pm<br />
Meg Wolitzer<br />
The author of the best-selling<br />
The Ten Year Nap on her new<br />
book, The Interestings.<br />
Tues. May 21, 7 pm<br />
June Callwood Lecture:<br />
Mark Tewksbury<br />
The gold medal Olympian and<br />
chef de mission for the 2012<br />
Games on gay activism in<br />
sports.<br />
Mon. May 27, 7 pm<br />
Conrad Black<br />
The acclaimed writer and<br />
historian on his new history of<br />
the United States, Flight of the<br />
Eagle.<br />
Tues. June 4, 7 pm<br />
Chuck Hughes<br />
The Montreal chef and TV host<br />
on his new cookbook, Chuck’s<br />
Day Off.<br />
Tues. June 11, 7 pm<br />
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon<br />
at the Toronto Reference Library<br />
789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street)<br />
Answerline: 416-393-7131 • salonprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
SPUR: A Festival of Politics,<br />
Art and Ideas<br />
Join us for three events in this<br />
new Canada-wide festival of ideas.<br />
Produced in partnership with the<br />
Literary Review of Canada and<br />
Diaspora Dialogues.<br />
The Future of the Book<br />
New York Public Library program<br />
director Paul Holdengräber and<br />
Hugh McGuire, founder of<br />
LibriVox.org — a library of free,<br />
public domain audiobooks — discuss<br />
how and what we’ll be reading in the<br />
future. Free event.<br />
Thurs. April 11, 7 pm<br />
Who Should Own an Idea?<br />
Who should benefit from inventions<br />
created with public funding? Tickets<br />
$20 available at spurfestival.com.<br />
Sat. April 13, 7 pm<br />
Naked Money: Vested Interest in<br />
Politics<br />
Do people with money have an<br />
undue influence on our political<br />
system? Tickets $20 available at<br />
spurfestival.com.<br />
Sun. April 14, 4 pm<br />
The Bar at the Appel Salon<br />
Join us for a drink. Cash bar<br />
reception one hour before events.<br />
Free tickets are required and are<br />
available online at<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon,<br />
starting four weeks before the event.<br />
Join the conversation:<br />
#AppelSalon
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Culture<br />
Florentine Altarpieces in the Early Renaissance<br />
Art historian Rebekah Carson examines the effects<br />
of artistic competition and a flourishing economy on<br />
altarpiece creation. This talk celebrates the Florentine art<br />
exhibit being held this spring at the Art Gallery of Ontario.<br />
Deer Park April 2 6:30 pm<br />
North York Central* May 7 7 pm<br />
Orchardviewers<br />
Weekly slide shows, films, music or author readings. All are<br />
welcome. Program takes place in Room 224.<br />
Northern District Thursdays, April 4-June 20 2 pm<br />
Armchair Travel<br />
Slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Patterson. Western<br />
Canada is the topic of discussion.<br />
Hillcrest April 19 1:30 pm<br />
Movie: China Heavyweight<br />
A documentary by Yung Chang, the award-winning<br />
Montreal-based filmmaker. China Heavyweight is a social<br />
exploration of society and sport about young fighting<br />
talent from the farms and villages across Sichuan province.<br />
89 mins, with Chinese, Sichuanese, and English subtitles.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 6 2 pm<br />
East Asian Fashion<br />
Susan Fohr from the Textile Museum talks about 19th<br />
century East Asian fashion (robes, headdresses, etc.),<br />
from the museum’s beautiful collection. The focus of this<br />
program is on design, materials, techniques, function and<br />
symbolism. Program takes place in the auditorium.<br />
North York Central May 18 2 pm<br />
Storytelling and Arts Festival<br />
Our annual festival celebrating the arts, literature and<br />
storytelling.<br />
Morningside June 15 2 pm<br />
Dr. Donald Smith and Mississauga Portraits: Ojibwe<br />
Voices from Nineteenth-Century Canada<br />
Smith’s book brings to life some of Mississauga’s most<br />
important and interesting community leaders from the<br />
mid-nineteenth century. Each portrait is based on research<br />
drawn from an extensive collection of writings and<br />
recorded speeches by southern Ontario Ojibwe themselves,<br />
along with secondary sources.<br />
Spadina Road June 27 6:30 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment<br />
Nepal’s Wild West: The Dolpo and Mustang Regions<br />
Freelance photographer, writer and Himalayan mountain<br />
guide Chris Beall presents landscapes, cultures, monasteries<br />
and wildlife of the infrequently visited Dolpo and Mustang<br />
regions of western Nepal.<br />
Don Mills* June 28 2 pm<br />
itALiAn<br />
heRitAge<br />
pRogRAms<br />
Celebrating <strong>It</strong>alian Heritage<br />
in Canada.<br />
<strong>It</strong>alian Film: Anche Libero Va Bene (Libero)<br />
A contemporary film and discussion, led by <strong>It</strong>alianborn<br />
Canadian film director and writer Anthony<br />
Cristiano. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 13 1 pm<br />
Family Storytime in <strong>It</strong>alian<br />
Happie Testa, co-owner of the multilingual children’s<br />
bookstore Rainbow Caterpillar, reads delightful books<br />
to young children in both <strong>It</strong>alian and English.<br />
Downsview* June 8 11 am<br />
Gianna Patriarca and John Calabro<br />
Join <strong>It</strong>alian Canadian authors Gianna Patriarca and<br />
John Calabro, as they read from their works.<br />
College/Shaw June 13 7 pm<br />
<strong>It</strong>alian Film: The Mystery of San Nicandro<br />
Indulge in watching a fantastic <strong>It</strong>alian movie – a great<br />
way to get a glimpse into the <strong>It</strong>alian culture and<br />
language. The movie will be subtitled, so everyone<br />
can enjoy.<br />
Downsview* June 13 1 pm<br />
Learn <strong>It</strong>alian!<br />
A fun afternoon learning the basics of the <strong>It</strong>alian<br />
language with Pino Coluccio, from Toronto’s language<br />
school Tutorino.<br />
Downsview* June 20 1 pm<br />
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Arts<br />
New Music 101<br />
Members of the Toronto New Music Alliance serve as your<br />
personal audio tour guides to the world of contemporary<br />
classical music, combining performance and discussion over<br />
the course of four separate, one-hour programs. Prepare<br />
for a sonic adventure: Array Music and Eve Egoyan (April<br />
8), Music Gallery and Sound Art (April 15), The Canadian<br />
Electronic Ensemble (April 22), and Toy Piano Composers<br />
and JunctQin Keyboard Collective (May 6). Program takes<br />
place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 8, 15, 22; May 6 7 pm<br />
Marlene Dietrich Concert Ft. Annamaria Eisler<br />
Celebrate the life and songs of legendary Marlene Dietrich.<br />
Annamaria’s voice of astounding resonance and depth<br />
echoes unforgettable songs like Lili Marlene, Falling in<br />
Love Again, The Boys in the Back of the Room and more<br />
signature hits.<br />
Barbara Frum* April 10 2 pm<br />
Entertainment<br />
At the Movies<br />
Join us for classics, new releases, foreign films and<br />
documentaries. Don’t forget to bring a snack. Call the<br />
branch to find out what’s playing.<br />
Port Union Mondays, April 1-June 24 6 pm<br />
S. Walter Stewart April 3 2 pm<br />
Barbara Frum April 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 6, 20 2 pm<br />
Eglinton April 11, May 9, June 13 1:30 pm<br />
Cedarbrae April 12, May 10, June 14 5:30 pm<br />
Toronto Reference April 16, May 21, June 18 2 pm<br />
Cliffcrest April 17, May 15, June 19 2 pm<br />
Palmerston April 18, May 16, June 13 6 pm<br />
Danforth/Coxwell April 25, May 30, June 27 1 pm<br />
Tea and Entertainment<br />
A variety of films followed by refreshments in the<br />
auditorium. For more information, call 416-395-5639.<br />
North York Central Fridays, April 5-June 28 2 pm<br />
Classic Films<br />
Be entertained by unforgettable films from the past.<br />
Don Mills April 12, May 10, June 14 2 pm<br />
Albert Campbell* April 19, May 24, June 21 2 pm<br />
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Movie Night with Risa Shuman<br />
Films introduced by Risa Shuman, CBC Sunday Edition film<br />
commentator and former TVOntario Saturday Night at the<br />
Movies senior producer. Call the branch for titles.<br />
Runnymede April 17, May 15, June 19 6 pm<br />
From Book to Film<br />
Explore classic movies based on popular literary works.<br />
Alderwood May 16 2 pm<br />
teens<br />
Teen Flicks<br />
Drop in for a teen movie. Rated 14A.<br />
Steeles April 5, May 3, June 7 4:30 pm<br />
Malvern April 26 6 pm<br />
Leaside May 15 5:30 pm<br />
Brentwood May 16, June 20 6 pm<br />
Teen Coffee House<br />
Share your talents! Read poems or stories, dance, sing, play<br />
an instrument or tell jokes. Come and perform or <strong>just</strong> sit<br />
in and applaud. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and a relaxed<br />
coffee house vibe. No registration required. Just drop in.<br />
Program takes place in Room 2/3.<br />
North York Central April 18 6:30 pm<br />
Manga Day<br />
Calling all Manga and Anime fans. Join us for our first<br />
annual Manga Day hosted by Barbara Frum’s teen<br />
volunteer group. Watch popular anime series, share your<br />
favourite book with others, and spend a whole afternoon<br />
celebrating the art of Manga.<br />
Barbara Frum* June 8 2 pm<br />
KiDs & fAmiLies<br />
Family Films<br />
Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie suitable for the whole<br />
family. Visit or call the branch to find out what’s playing.<br />
Space is limited and some libraries require tickets for<br />
admission (check with the branch). Free tickets can be<br />
picked up 30 minutes before each show.<br />
Parkdale Fridays, April 5-June 28 6 pm<br />
Albion April 6, May 4, June 1 2 pm<br />
Malvern April 12, May 10, June 14 6 pm<br />
Steeles April 13, May 11, June 8 11 am<br />
June 7 1 pm<br />
June 28 2 pm<br />
Thorncliffe Fridays, April 26-June 28 4 pm<br />
Danforth/Coxwell June 7 2 pm<br />
York Woods June 7 2 pm<br />
Sanderson June 28 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
Images courtesy of Ontario Jewish Archives.<br />
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Shakespeare for Kids<br />
Join Shakespeare in Action for storytelling adventures.<br />
Explore the world of magic, wizards, potions, ghosts,<br />
swords and witches in some of the greatest stories ever<br />
told. Over six consecutive Saturdays, professional actors<br />
and educators from Shakespeare in Action theatre<br />
company lead kids ages 7-12 through drama games and<br />
Shakespeare’s plays.<br />
Barbara Frum Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2 pm<br />
Bendale Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2 pm<br />
Centennial Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2 pm<br />
Malvern Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2 pm<br />
Morningside Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10 am<br />
Oakwood Village Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10 am<br />
Pape/Danforth Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10 am<br />
Parliament Street Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2 pm<br />
Riverdale Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10 am<br />
Runnymede Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10 am<br />
Movies Just for Kids<br />
New, popular and recently released movies for school-age<br />
children. Rated G. Space is limited. Check with your branch<br />
to find out if tickets are required for admission. Free tickets<br />
can be picked up 30 minutes before the show. Call or visit<br />
us to find out what’s playing.<br />
Thorncliffe Fridays, April 26-June 28 4 pm<br />
speciAL exhiBition<br />
cuLtuRe, ARts & enteRtAinment<br />
Origami<br />
Learning how to fold paper into interesting things.<br />
Spadina Road May 9 6:30 pm<br />
Queen/Saulter May 30, 31 4 pm<br />
Puppet Show: The Monkey and the Crocodile<br />
A re-telling of the Indian story about a monkey and a very<br />
tricky crocodile. For children age 4 and up. Free tickets<br />
available 30 minutes before the program.<br />
Long Branch May 14 7 pm<br />
Puppet Show: The Council of Animals<br />
Chad Solomon, from Rabbit and Bear Paws, uses his<br />
extraordinary puppets to tell the story of the Council of the<br />
Animals. Find out how faithful Dog saves the day in this<br />
funny and touching story of friendship and unconditional<br />
love.<br />
Spadina Road June 7 2 pm<br />
Puppet Show<br />
Drop in for a special puppet show performed by the<br />
library’s teen volunteer group. Program takes place in the<br />
auditorium.<br />
Don Mills June 15 11 am<br />
Being Jewish in ontARio<br />
A Pictorial Celebration<br />
The history of Ontario’s Jewish community is explored through<br />
photographs from the collection of the United Jewish Appeal<br />
Federation’s Ontario Jewish Archives. The people, rituals, organizations<br />
and culture of communities from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, to<br />
smaller places like Timmins, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and St. Catharines<br />
are celebrated in this exhibit. Co-organized by Ontario Jewish Archives<br />
and Centre of Israel and Jewish Affairs.<br />
Barbara Frum May 1-15, all day<br />
Leaside May 16-31, all day<br />
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community art<br />
Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at 14 branches throughout the city.<br />
For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits.<br />
APRIL<br />
Representing<br />
Profound, Serious<br />
Inner emotion<br />
by Jennica Kim<br />
Don Mills<br />
On Site 2<br />
by Mary Elizabeth<br />
Duggan<br />
Leaside<br />
Mortal Tulips<br />
by Marianna Osko<br />
Mimico Centennial<br />
World Portraits<br />
by Helen<br />
Karrandjas Moore<br />
Oakwood Village<br />
Library & Arts Centre<br />
Oil & Water<br />
by Bev Morgan<br />
and Karin Fediw<br />
Richview<br />
High Park in the<br />
Spring<br />
by Sandra<br />
Monteath<br />
Runnymede<br />
Beauty and<br />
emotion<br />
by Howard Bailey<br />
Woodside Square<br />
MAY<br />
The Spirit of<br />
Helder Art exhibit<br />
by Helder Faria<br />
Yorkville<br />
From Rock to<br />
Sand<br />
by Richard Mraz<br />
Deer Park<br />
nicole Little<br />
by Nicole Little<br />
Don Mills<br />
Paper Chase<br />
by Naomi Chorney<br />
Leaside<br />
nature’s Moments<br />
by Maura Cowan<br />
Mimico Centennial<br />
Toronto Diversity<br />
by Ava Peters<br />
north York Central<br />
The Magnificent<br />
World of the<br />
Spider Web<br />
by Kye Marshall<br />
northern District<br />
Stories<br />
by Fibrearts<br />
Toronto<br />
Oakwood Village<br />
Library & Arts Centre<br />
Pete Morawski’s<br />
Imagery<br />
by Pete Morawski<br />
Richview<br />
You Don’t Go<br />
Slow By Me<br />
by Mark Hesselink<br />
Runnymede<br />
janos Buda:<br />
Selected Works on<br />
Paper<br />
by Janos Buda<br />
Memorial<br />
Association<br />
S. Walter Stewart<br />
Yet I Sing a new<br />
Song<br />
by Henna Kim<br />
Woodside Square
june<br />
Intense energy<br />
by Mira Georgieva<br />
Deer Park<br />
Oil and Water<br />
Colour Paintings<br />
by Peggy Siu<br />
Don Mills<br />
Quilt Matters<br />
by Joanne Lynes<br />
Leaside<br />
Life Plan<br />
by Lee Richmond<br />
Mimico Centennial<br />
Contemporary Art<br />
Glass<br />
by Aurélia<br />
Bizouard<br />
north York Central<br />
Dresses<br />
by Deborah<br />
Moore<br />
northern District<br />
Waiting to Go<br />
by Paul Brandejs<br />
Oakwood Village<br />
Library & Arts Centre<br />
Moments of<br />
Toronto<br />
by Arnold<br />
Caylakyan<br />
Richview<br />
natural<br />
Abstractions<br />
by Ioana Bertrand<br />
Runnymede<br />
Oceanic Influences<br />
by Allison Flynn<br />
S. Walter Stewart<br />
Sinyi & Students’<br />
Artworks<br />
by Sin Yi Chow<br />
Woodside Square<br />
A3\\\Allusion,<br />
Ambiguity +<br />
Artefacts<br />
by Lawrence<br />
Glazer<br />
Yorkville<br />
OSBORne COLLeCTIOn OF<br />
eARLY CHILDRen’S BOOkS<br />
at Lillian H. Smith Branch<br />
TALES OF THE TIGER:<br />
CHILDREN’S STORIES<br />
FROM INDIA AND<br />
NEIGHBOURING<br />
COUNTRIES<br />
The traditional tales of South East Asia<br />
were old before Aesop’s time, and are<br />
the basis of many European fables.<br />
This exhibit celebrates children’s books<br />
and book art retold from the times of<br />
the ancient Panchatantra through to<br />
the beautiful stories of today.<br />
March 8–june 14<br />
Image by Matthew Reinhart from The Jungle<br />
Book, c2006 Gigasor, NY: Simon and Schuster (Little<br />
Simon). Reproduced courtesy of Simon and Schuster.<br />
INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS<br />
View the Osborne Collection’s exhibit<br />
of children’s books and art celebrating<br />
travel. Explore amazing destinations<br />
and modes of transport, from Gulliver’s<br />
Travels and Around the World in Eighty<br />
Days to Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang and<br />
The Jolly Jump-Ups Journey Through<br />
Space. Whether it’s a walk around the<br />
block, or a trip to the moon, children’s<br />
book characters are on the move.<br />
june 22–September 7<br />
Illustration: Cover design from The Dreamland<br />
Express. Written and illustrated by H.R. Millar.<br />
London: Oxford University Press, 1927
esL & newcomeRs TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
esL &<br />
newcomeRs<br />
ADuLts<br />
English Language<br />
Learning<br />
English as a Second Language Classes<br />
Various classes are offered in basic to advanced levels to<br />
help you with your English language skills and to learn<br />
about Canadian culture. This program also helps students<br />
get ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)<br />
– a test that is for university admission. Programs are by<br />
Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District<br />
School Board. Ongoing registration. Call the branch to<br />
find out what class levels are offered. There is no day care<br />
offered.<br />
Barbara Frum* Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 2-18 9 am<br />
Dawes Road* Tuesday-Thursday, April 2-June 27 9:30 am<br />
Goldhawk Park* Monday-Friday, April 2-June 28 10 am, 11:30 am<br />
Malvern* Tuesday-Thursday, April 2-June 27 9:30 am<br />
Parkdale* Monday-Friday, April 2-June 28 9:30 am<br />
Jane/Sheppard* Mondays, Wednesdays, April 3-June 26 12 pm<br />
York Woods* Saturdays, April 6-June 22 9:30 am<br />
TOEFL Preparation Class<br />
This class helps you prepare for the Test of English as a<br />
Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You<br />
must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to<br />
join. Bring identification with address and proof of your<br />
status in Canada to the first class. For more information call<br />
the Toronto District School Board 416-338-4300. Program<br />
takes place in Room 1<br />
North York Central Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 2-June 27 6 pm<br />
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find esL classes,<br />
conversation circles and<br />
materials in your own<br />
language to help you get<br />
settled in your new home.<br />
many quiet spaces are available<br />
for individual and group learning<br />
English Conversation Circle<br />
Practise your conversation skills, make new friends, and<br />
learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years<br />
of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to<br />
participate. This program is co-sponsored by community<br />
agencies and/or Citizenship & Immigration Canada.<br />
North York Central Wednesdays, April 3-June 26 6 pm<br />
Agincourt Thursdays, April 4-June 27 6 pm<br />
Flemingdon Park Thursdays, April 4-June 27 6:30 pm<br />
Albion Mondays, April 8-June 24 4:30 pm<br />
Parliament Street Mondays, April 8-May 13 1 pm<br />
Thursdays, April 4-May 16 12 pm<br />
Meet and Speak<br />
Improve your English speaking skills and discuss various<br />
topics. Special guest speakers are invited from time to<br />
time.<br />
Centennial Mondays, April 8-June 24 10 am<br />
English Classes for Seniors<br />
This drop-in program teaches basic English. Co-Sponsored<br />
with Catholic-Cross Cultural Services.<br />
Woodside Square Mondays, April 8-June 24 2 pm<br />
ESL Reading Circle<br />
Practise your English by reading with others from great<br />
books and sharing your ideas about them. Program takes<br />
place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference Fridays, April 19-June 28 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Settlement Programs<br />
Canada: My New Home: Steps to English Fluency<br />
Join us for chats about different topics about Canadian life,<br />
culture and traditions.<br />
Centennial Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 2-June 27 4 pm<br />
Canada My New Home: Literature, Art, Culture and<br />
Traditions<br />
Share in the discovery of your new country and culture.<br />
Come and participate in readings and discussions about<br />
Canada.<br />
Centennial Mondays, April 8-June 24 4 pm<br />
Citizenship Education Mentoring Circle<br />
A free ten-week program in partnership with CultureLink<br />
for landed immigrants and convention refugees age 19<br />
and older with LINC level 4 and up. A small group setting<br />
with trained mentors, informally discussing material from,<br />
Discover Canada booklet. To register, call 416-588-6288,<br />
Ext. 231 (for Burrows Hall), 416-588-6288, Ext. 208 (for<br />
Toronto Reference), and 416-588-6288, Ext. 220 (for North<br />
York Central).<br />
North York Central April 8 6 pm<br />
Toronto Reference Tuesdays, April 9-June 11 6 pm<br />
Burrows Hall Thursdays, April 11-June 13 6 pm<br />
Self Esteem Training: Life Skills for Newcomers<br />
Recognize your strengths, look at what causes high and<br />
low self esteem. Register in person at the Newcomer<br />
Information desk.<br />
Toronto Reference April 10 1 pm<br />
Information for Newcomers<br />
Drop in on the 3rd floor and get information from a COSTI<br />
representative on employment, health, education, housing<br />
and settling into your community.<br />
North York Central April 26, May 31, June 28 2 pm<br />
Canada Then and Now<br />
Topics about the history and politics of Canada that you<br />
need to know for the Citizenship exam.<br />
Toronto Reference May 15 1 pm<br />
What Does Service Canada Do?<br />
Find out how Service Canada can help you get a Social<br />
Insurance Number, get benefits when you lose your job,<br />
apply for pensions and look for new jobs, and more.<br />
Register in person at the Newcomer Information desk.<br />
Toronto Reference June 19 2:30 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
Employment<br />
esL & newcomeRs<br />
Preparing for Your First Employment In Canada<br />
Challenges and opportunities for internationally-educated<br />
professionals. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 3 1 pm<br />
Power Interviews<br />
Get to know the interview process, what types and styles<br />
of interviews are out there, and how to prepare yourself.<br />
Register in person at the Newcomer Information Desk.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 29 1 pm<br />
Employers’ Expectations<br />
Learn what Canadian employers want and how to bring<br />
value to your new employer. Register in person at the<br />
Newcomer Information desk. Program takes place in the<br />
Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference June 5 1 pm<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
material in your<br />
own language<br />
Explore more than 100<br />
languages available in our<br />
collections.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/yourlanguage<br />
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ESL & Newcomer<br />
Programs in Other<br />
Languages<br />
English Classes for Seniors (in Mandarin)<br />
Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic conversation classes in<br />
everyday English and information on Canadian culture.<br />
Call 416-502-2323, Ext. 6224 to register.<br />
Hillcrest Wednesdays, April 3-June 26 1 pm<br />
Agincourt Fridays, April 5-June 28 10 am<br />
Newcomer Programs (in Chinese)<br />
An information program with The Cross-Cultural<br />
Community Services Association for newcomers in Chinese.<br />
Steeles April 24, May 22, June 26 1:30 pm<br />
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library settlement<br />
services<br />
One-on-one help for newcomers with<br />
settlement needs, offered in many languages.<br />
To find out if your local library offers<br />
settlement services, call Answerline 416-393-7131<br />
or visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada<br />
and click on Living in Toronto.<br />
Funded by
the bridge to<br />
employment<br />
in Canada<br />
newtocanada.humber.ca
heALth & weLLness TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
ADuLts<br />
heALth &<br />
weLLness<br />
Relieve Anxiety and Depression Naturally<br />
Improve your mental health without medication. Paul<br />
Demeda, a Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner,<br />
discusses the complex links between mental health,<br />
nutrition, stress, the environment and many other<br />
factors. Find out what steps you can take to modify these<br />
conditions. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton<br />
Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference April 2 2:30 pm<br />
Pre-retirement Workshop<br />
Learn about current trends, phases of retirement, changes<br />
that you may experience and factors that may affect your<br />
personal plans. Join us and gain the necessary tools to<br />
prepare you for retirement planning. Call 416-395-5660 to<br />
register. Program takes place in the auditorium.<br />
North York Central April 23 6 pm<br />
Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet<br />
Learn how to tell if the health information you find on the<br />
Internet is reliable. See which websites our health librarians<br />
recommend. Program takes place in the Learning Centre.<br />
Toronto Reference April 25, May 23 2 pm<br />
Cancer Awareness and Prevention<br />
A Toronto Public Health nurse talks about risk factors,<br />
symptoms, screening procedures and how healthy lifestyle<br />
choices can help lower your chances of developing cancer.<br />
Don Mills* April 26 2 pm<br />
Belly Dancing 101<br />
This ancient dance form is a great way to stay in shape. <strong>It</strong>s<br />
gentle movements are both beautiful and effective as an<br />
exercise focusing on core muscles.<br />
Barbara Frum* May 1 2 pm<br />
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participate in classes,<br />
workshops and lectures<br />
that explore a variety of<br />
ways to keep healthy in<br />
mind, body and spirit.<br />
Bellydancing at woodside square Branch<br />
A Painless Approach to Pain<br />
Baycrest Centre’s Anne Kirstein and Dr. Daphna Grossman<br />
discuss the different categories of pain, along with medical<br />
and complementary approaches to treating it. They also<br />
try to dispel some of the myths associated with narcotics.<br />
Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium.<br />
Toronto Reference May 1 1 pm<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Line dancing provides the perfect blend of mental and<br />
physical exertion to keep the body healthy. Learn basic and<br />
popular line dancing steps. No experience is required.<br />
Agincourt* Tuesdays, May 7-28 7 pm<br />
The Power of Exercise and Physical Activity<br />
An interactive workshop about the importance of physical<br />
activity in maintaining independence and quality of life<br />
as we age. Learn about the Canadian Physical Activity<br />
Guidelines and get tips on how to start, and stay with, an<br />
exercise program. Registered nurse and older adult fitness<br />
specialist Toni Johnston provides guidance and precautions<br />
for those embarking on a fitness program. Program takes<br />
place in the auditorium. Co-sponsored with Toronto<br />
Council of Aging.<br />
North York Central May 8 2 pm<br />
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions<br />
Getting the most out of life with chronic pain means<br />
better managing your pain, your emotions and your daily<br />
activities. Receive a copy of the book, Living a Healthy<br />
Life with Chronic Conditions. Workshop is for adults of all<br />
ages. Caregivers are welcome. This is a six-week program<br />
co-sponsored with the Ontario Central East Local Health<br />
Integration Network.<br />
Agincourt* May 13, 27; June 3-24 1 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
A Touch of Tai-Chi<br />
Learn some basic movements of Tai-Chi.<br />
Riverdale* May 18 2 pm<br />
Meatless Wednesday<br />
Toronto Vegetarian Association shares the health and<br />
environmental benefits of eating less meat. Learn how to<br />
introduce nutritious and delicious plant-based meals into<br />
your diet.<br />
Leaside May 29 6:30 pm<br />
Feng Shui and the Environment<br />
Philosopher and Geomancer Paul Ng speaks about the<br />
meaning of Feng Shui and its application in daily life.<br />
Burrows Hall* May 30 6:30 pm<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Programs in Other<br />
Languages<br />
Wellness Program for Seniors (in Chinese)<br />
Hosted by St. Paul’s Community Services and Housing for<br />
older adults.<br />
Steeles April 4, May 2, June 6 1 pm<br />
KiDs & fAmiLies<br />
At Home Alone: A Family Workshop<br />
A fun, interactive workshop to help families prepare their<br />
10-14 year olds to be home alone safely. Presented by<br />
Toronto Public Health. Space is limited.<br />
Locke April 13 2 pm<br />
Don Mills* June 6 6 pm<br />
Living and Learning with Baby<br />
A program for parents/caregivers and babies age 6 weeks<br />
to 6 months. Come with your baby and meet other parents<br />
to talk about ad<strong>just</strong>ing to parenthood, infant nutrition,<br />
growth and development, caring for sick children, keeping<br />
your child safe and community resources. This program is<br />
presented by a Toronto Public Health nurse. Registration<br />
starts March 23.<br />
Woodside Square* Thursdays, May 2-June 13 1 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
heALth & weLLness<br />
to our health & wellness blog<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/healthandwellness<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
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How far away does an animal<br />
have to be before you help?
histoRY &<br />
geneALogY<br />
ADuLts<br />
History<br />
Historical Society Talks<br />
Discussions on local historical subjects about your<br />
neighbourhood. Meetings are free and often have guest<br />
speakers.<br />
High Park April 4, May 2, June 6 6:30 pm<br />
Long Branch April 16, May 21, June 18 6:30 pm<br />
Bendale April 23 7:30 pm<br />
S. Walter Stewart May 28 7 pm<br />
Allied Bombing Campaign During World War II<br />
Aviation Historian, Keith Hyde, discusses the highly<br />
controversial Allied Bombing Campaign over Germany<br />
during World War II. This presentation delves into the role<br />
of the RAF and the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force, examines<br />
why certain targets and cities were selected, and who<br />
issued the directives.<br />
Don Mills April 11 2 pm<br />
The Titanic Years and the Beginnings of Mass<br />
Tourism in Egypt<br />
A lecture by Sherine ElSebaie, advanced Ph.D. candidate at<br />
University of Toronto and experienced Egyptology speaker.<br />
Leaside April 18 7 pm<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
explore local, canadian or<br />
world history via programs<br />
and resources that make<br />
the connections for you.<br />
grange park, toronto, 1923.<br />
toronto public Library special collections<br />
Jews in Poland and Russia<br />
The history of the Jewish communities of these lands,<br />
where most of the Jews of Europe and America<br />
originated, is often the subject of stereotypes. Professor<br />
Antony Polonsky recreates this lost world in a way that<br />
avoids both sentimentalism and the simplification of<br />
the east European Jewish experience into a story of<br />
persecution and martyrdom. Co-sponsored with the Jewish<br />
Genealogical Society (Toronto) and the Polish-Jewish<br />
Heritage Foundation of Canada. Program takes place in<br />
the auditorium.<br />
North York Central April 24 7:30 pm<br />
And Life Goes On: Japanese Canadians, Memory and<br />
Life After Internment<br />
In 1941, 22,000 Japanese Canadians mostly living in<br />
Vancouver were dispossessed, torn from their homes and<br />
shipped to internment sites. After the war, they were given<br />
a choice between deportation to war-devastated Japan or<br />
dispersal east of the Rockies. Ryerson sociology professor<br />
Pamela Sugiman recounts how this community rebuilt in<br />
the face of racial hostility and after such loss.<br />
Lillian H. Smith April 25 6:30 pm<br />
Digging for Gold in Toronto Libraries and Archives<br />
<strong>It</strong> is so easy these days for genealogists to spend their time<br />
immersed in online resources, that we forget about the<br />
wonderful archives and libraries available to us in Toronto.<br />
This all-day workshop is intended to inspire researchers<br />
to get out of their pyjamas and explore the wealth of<br />
information and special services in and around our city.<br />
Program location, fee and registration information are<br />
available at torontofamilyhistory.org.<br />
North York Central May 4 9 am-5 pm<br />
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Celebrating 175 Years: The Upper Canadian Rebellion<br />
of 1838 and its Aftermath<br />
Dr. John C. Carter presents an illustrated lecture about the<br />
actions which led to this fascinating yet often overlooked<br />
chapter in the shared history of Canada, the United States<br />
and Australia. Co-sponsored with the North York Historical<br />
Society. Program takes place in Room 1.<br />
North York Central May 15 7:30 pm<br />
Queen Elizabeth II in Canada<br />
Royal historian Carolyn Harris talks about Canadian<br />
attitudes toward Queen Elizabeth II, which have gone<br />
through numerous phases over the course of her reign,<br />
from a young Queen in the 1950s to a venerable monarch<br />
celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in the 21st century.<br />
Don Mills* June 21 2 pm<br />
Genealogy<br />
Using Ancestry.ca Effectively<br />
This course is designed for beginner users of Ancestry.ca<br />
to construct family trees. <strong>It</strong> also serves as a basis for an<br />
advanced course on Ancestry.ca to be offered at a later<br />
date. Fee: $40 for both sessions ($35 for OGS members).<br />
Registration forms available at torontofamilyhistory.org<br />
and in the Canadiana Department, 6th floor. Program<br />
takes place in Room 2/3.<br />
North York Central May 6 6:30 pm<br />
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computer and library<br />
training<br />
Digital Archive<br />
Rare historical pictures, maps, ephemera<br />
and digitized books.<br />
Available online for your research, study and discovery.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/digital-archive<br />
Drop in for a variety of in-depth<br />
Web-surfing workshops at select<br />
branches.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/<br />
computertraining<br />
Image: City of Toronto, 1893; from All Aboard Toronto collection.<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
Car problems?<br />
The library can help<br />
For the everyday things we need — health advice, homework and<br />
job search help, language learning, even car repairs —<br />
your virtual library is there for you anytime, anywhere.<br />
Access online magazines, newspapers and directories like<br />
Consumer Reports, The Globe and Mail, Mango Language Learning,<br />
Naxos Music, Kids InfoBits and Chilton’s Auto Repair —<br />
all free, with your library card.<br />
Available 24/7 at<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/databases
hoBBies, cRAfts<br />
& gAmes<br />
ADuLts<br />
Hobbies<br />
Knitters Circle<br />
If you enjoy knitting and crocheting and would like the<br />
chance to meet other crafter’s in the community, please<br />
drop in. All you need to bring are knitting needles/crochet<br />
hooks and your favorite yarn.<br />
Albion Tuesdays, April 2-June 18 6 pm<br />
Cedarbrae Tuesdays, April 2-May 21 5 pm<br />
Mondays, April 8-May 13 5 pm<br />
Maria A. Shchuka Thursdays, April 4-June 27 6 pm<br />
Call for Quilters for the Chatelaine’s Quilt Club<br />
Make a Victorian crazy quilt. No experience needed. All<br />
quilts are worked on together and donated to charitable<br />
organizations.<br />
Jones Tuesdays, April 2-June 25 6:30 pm<br />
Craft Connections<br />
Meet a group of crafters who teach and learn from each<br />
other. Bring a project that you are working on or pick up<br />
a new craft in a friendly environment. Group projects for<br />
charities are considered.<br />
Gerrard/Ashdale Wednesdays, April 3-June 26 2 pm<br />
Step by Step: Introduction to Mural Art<br />
A free art workshop series in which you can experiment<br />
with different mural-making techniques. Take part in the<br />
design process for the CN Rail Rainbow Tunnel.<br />
Flemingdon Park* Saturdays, April 6-20 10 am<br />
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feed your fun side. start<br />
with an inexpensive hobby,<br />
create art with professional<br />
artists or <strong>just</strong> relax with<br />
any of our other leisure<br />
activities.<br />
Goblins on Magic Bazaar, a display from one of<br />
many kids’ programs, st. James town Branch<br />
Perspective Drawing for Adults<br />
Learn from an expert how to keep your drawings in<br />
perspective. Call 416-395-5639 to register. Program takes<br />
place in the auditorium.<br />
North York Central April 11 7 pm<br />
Watercolours Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe<br />
The art and soul of this great American artist Georgia<br />
O’Keeffe is the inspiration for this watercolour painting<br />
workshop. Combine elements of Cubism and Realism<br />
as you begin to paint using the techniques and style of<br />
Georgia O’Keeffe. Art materials supplied.<br />
Don Mills* April 17 2 pm<br />
From Script to Panels: Bringing Your Graphic Story<br />
to Life<br />
This program explains the steps for turning scripts into<br />
graphic novels, including angles, visual representation,<br />
light and dark values and composition of panels. Call 416-<br />
395-5639 to register.<br />
North York Central April 18 7 pm<br />
Tatting Anyone?<br />
Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. <strong>It</strong> can<br />
be used for jewellery, decorations, edgings and so much<br />
more.<br />
Long Branch April 27, May 25, June 22 1 pm<br />
Krasner, Pollock and Pastels<br />
An oil pastel workshop inspired by the art of Lee Krasner<br />
and Jackson Pollock. Learn to apply pointillist technique,<br />
hatching, cross hatching, scraping and blending using<br />
oil pastels to create art reminiscent of the style of these<br />
two American legends, Krasner and Pollock. Art materials<br />
supplied.<br />
Don Mills* May 9 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Chinese Brush Painting<br />
Have fun while you learn this skilful and ancient art.<br />
Albert Campbell* May 18 10:30 am<br />
GREEN PROGRAMS<br />
Start a home project or get involved in an<br />
environmental program in your neighbourhood.<br />
Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society<br />
Bringing the outdoors in. Exchange seeds and plants.<br />
Meet local gardeners, participate in gardening events.<br />
Long Branch April 4, May 2, June 6 6:30 pm<br />
Healthy Yards Workshop: Creating a Beautiful<br />
Garden with Native Plants<br />
Cynthia Brown from Toronto and Region Conservation<br />
Authority introduces you to native plants that can add<br />
dazzling elements of colour and shape to your garden.<br />
Gerrard/Ashdale April 13 10 am<br />
Swap and Sale<br />
Instead of throwing away your valuable trinkets, bring<br />
one item to the library and exchange it for another.<br />
Also, buy materials at a reduced rate.<br />
Barbara Frum April 19 2 pm<br />
Clean Toronto Together<br />
Join us in an effort to clean and improve the greenery<br />
at Barbara Frum branch. We will attack litter, prune<br />
some bushes, plants and flowers, and enjoy good<br />
conversations with neighbours. Light beverages and<br />
snacks are provided.<br />
Barbara Frum April 20 2 pm<br />
Everyday Green Living<br />
Make everyday choices that are more earth-friendly.<br />
Toronto Green Community shows you how to reduce<br />
your carbon footprint by reducing waste, conserving<br />
water and making food choices that are both good for<br />
the planet and your health too.<br />
Spadina Road April 25 6:30 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
Reconnect with Your Photos<br />
hoBBies, cRAfts & gAmes<br />
Reconnect with your memories. Learn how to organize<br />
your digital and printed photos, create scrapbook albums<br />
and use your photos in creative new ways through<br />
calendars, posters and home décor. Program takes place in<br />
the auditorium.<br />
Don Mills* May 30 2 pm<br />
Earth Day Celebration<br />
A discussion and hands-on demonstration on<br />
the importance of recycling, composting and<br />
vermicomposting (composting with worms). See a live,<br />
three-tiered worm bin in action and learn how redworms<br />
can work year round to turn kitchen scraps into rich,<br />
nutritious soil for your houseplants and garden.<br />
Malvern April 27 12:30 pm<br />
Gardening is for the Birds<br />
Find out how to strategically choose and arrange plants,<br />
feeders, nesting boxes, and water sources to provide<br />
the essential elements of life for songbirds in your<br />
garden. Co-sponsored program with Toronto and Region<br />
Conservation Authority.<br />
Main Street* May 7 7 pm<br />
Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t<br />
Did you know that you can grow them even in coldish,<br />
fig-unfriendly climates? Avid gardener, award-winning<br />
journalist and author Steve Biggs shares tips and<br />
techniques for growing these fabulous fruits. Hear about<br />
other fun fig-related facts and anecdotes.<br />
Downsview* May 9 1 pm<br />
The Lower Don Greenway Project<br />
Evergreen Brick Works on the Lower Don Greenway<br />
project is transforming the area with new and improved<br />
access points, bridges and better pedestrian and cycling<br />
trails. With Brick Works project manager Melissa Yu.<br />
Riverdale May 22 7 pm<br />
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toRonto mAsteR gARDeneRs<br />
Trained horticulturalists from Toronto Master Gardener provide<br />
tips and advice for growing great flowers and vegetables.<br />
Spring Awakening!<br />
This is the time to chart your garden vision for the spring<br />
through fall. A Toronto Master Gardener helps you with<br />
your gardening goals for 2013.<br />
Downsview April 11 1 pm<br />
Locke April 24 2 pm<br />
Top Tips for Top Vegetables<br />
Maintain a healthy garden and good vegetable choices<br />
for starting a new garden. Learn where to plant your<br />
veggies for optimum yield and when is the best time to<br />
harvest.<br />
Burrows Hall* April 18 2 pm<br />
S. Walter Stewart April 23 2 pm<br />
McGregor Park May 14 6 pm<br />
Albert Campbell* May 25 2 pm<br />
Low Maintenance Gardening<br />
There’s never enough time. A presentation on no-fuss<br />
trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Get<br />
some great lawn care and groundcover tips and learn to<br />
water wisely.<br />
Dawes Road April 19 1 pm<br />
Morningside* May 22 2 pm<br />
Sustainable Urban Gardening<br />
Change your practices to create a sustainable garden –<br />
whether in sun or shade. See why we need to change<br />
unsustainable practices and why using native plants is<br />
key to successful urban gardens.<br />
Runnymede April 24 6 pm<br />
Container Gardening<br />
Find out why size matters when it comes to choosing the<br />
right pot for the right plant and how to assess the pros<br />
and cons of different types of soils and containers.<br />
Locke May 1 2 pm<br />
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Balcony and Terrace Gardening<br />
City gardens and gardening above ground face<br />
challenges like space, privacy and wind – but don’t be<br />
afraid to plant annuals, shrubs, trees, vegetables and<br />
even fruit! Discover the pros and cons of different types<br />
of containers and how to prepare them.<br />
Dufferin/St. Clair May 2 2 pm<br />
Morningside* May 8 2 pm<br />
College/Shaw* May 9 6 pm<br />
Toronto Botanical Garden<br />
Trained horticulturalists affiliated with the Toronto<br />
Botanical Gardens volunteer their time to provide free<br />
advice to home gardeners.<br />
Locke May 8 2 pm<br />
Organic City Gardening<br />
Discover the basics of organic gardening in the city –<br />
principles, soil, compost, mulch, and water. Why it’s a<br />
challenge and why it’s worth it. Learn about Integrated<br />
Pest Management, organic chemical control of pests and<br />
weeds, plant diseases and organic control.<br />
Parkdale May 8 7 pm<br />
Beginner Orchids<br />
Learn to grow or simply indulge in the beauty of orchids.<br />
Enjoy many beautiful photos of these unique plants as<br />
you learn the history and botany of orchids.<br />
Pleasant View May 11 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Games<br />
Chess Club<br />
Play casual chess, for age 13 and up.<br />
Gerrard/Ashdale Saturdays, April 6-June 29 1 pm<br />
Board Games for Older Adults<br />
Seniors are invited to have fun with board games,<br />
including Uno, Jenga, Dominos, Taboo, Cards, Monopoly,<br />
Chess.<br />
Albert Campbell* Fridays, April 7-June 14 2 pm<br />
Brain Busters<br />
Challenge your mind with crosswords, Sudoku, mind<br />
puzzles and board games.<br />
Queen/Saulter April 24 4 pm<br />
teens<br />
Games!<br />
Compete against other teens on our Wii and other fun<br />
games. Bring your favorite game to play or share one of<br />
ours.<br />
Parliament Street April 2, May 4, June 4 4 pm<br />
Barbara Frum May 23 5:30 pm<br />
Albion June 20 5:30 pm<br />
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament<br />
Bring your own deck, advanced format rules apply.<br />
Albion April 4, May 2, June 27 5:30 pm<br />
Chess in the Library<br />
Whether you’re an experienced chess player or beginner,<br />
come and have fun learning the game or playing with likeminded<br />
players.<br />
North York Central Saturdays, April 6-June 29 2 pm<br />
Gaming Tournaments<br />
Four rounds, single elimination.<br />
Albion April 11, June 26 5:30 pm<br />
Mature Gamerz Tournament<br />
For ages 14-19. Participants ages 14-17 must have their<br />
parents sign a permission form to enter the tournament.<br />
Forms are available at the Information Desk. Participants<br />
age 18 and up must present their library card or I.D. to<br />
play.<br />
Albion* May 9 5:30 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register. For branch hours and locations, see pages 60-62.<br />
hoBBies, cRAfts & gAmes<br />
Writing Workshops<br />
Children ages 7–12 practise creative writing,<br />
learn to make books, or meet authors. Workshops<br />
are offered at seven branches. Call or visit us<br />
for program information and to register.<br />
• Agincourt<br />
• Brentwood<br />
• College/Shaw<br />
• Mount Dennis<br />
• North York Central<br />
• S. Walter Stewart<br />
• Woodside Square<br />
Sophie’s Studio is made possible through a generous<br />
bequest from long-time library lover Sophia Lucyk.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/sophiesstudio<br />
Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more<br />
all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs<br />
for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new.<br />
The Toronto Public Library Foundation gratefully<br />
acknowledges the enduring support of Johanna<br />
Metcalf and the Metcalf Family. Thanks to their<br />
generosity, Toronto Public Library has been able to<br />
add remarkable treasurers to its Special Collections<br />
through the Robert F. Reid Special Collections<br />
Acquisition Fund.<br />
Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support.<br />
Donate to Toronto Public Library<br />
Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca<br />
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Homework Help<br />
Homework Help<br />
Having trouble with high school homework? Bring it to the<br />
library and trained volunteers will help you out. For Grades<br />
7-12. Drop in from 4-7 pm.<br />
Pleasant View Tuesdays, April 2-June 4 4 pm<br />
Bridlewood Mondays, April 8-June 17 4 pm<br />
Peer Tutoring Club<br />
Get help with your homework assignments or any other<br />
academic assistance from volunteer peer tutors and a<br />
youth worker. In partnership with the Parkdale Community<br />
Information Centre.<br />
Parkdale Fridays, April 5-June 28 4 pm<br />
Toastmasters Youth Leadership<br />
Students ages 12-17 learn leadership skills by practicing<br />
public speaking through delivery of original speeches<br />
written by the participants, effective feedback through a<br />
proven evaluation process, and leadership skills through<br />
active participation in the meetings.<br />
Locke* Wednesdays, April 10-May 29 6 pm<br />
North York Central Saturdays, April 20-June 15 10 am<br />
to volunteering opportunities:<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/volunteering<br />
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After School<br />
get one-on-one help with<br />
homework, tips from pros<br />
on how to be a great leader<br />
and have fun with friends.<br />
After school programs and resources are available<br />
at many toronto public Library branches<br />
Manga Club<br />
Talk about your favourite manga, watch anime and share<br />
drawings. For ages 12-18.<br />
Albion April 3, May 1, June 19 4:30 pm<br />
Craft Corner<br />
No experience necessary. Materials provided.<br />
Albion April 10, May 8, June 28 4:30 pm<br />
Teen Cooking Club<br />
A Toronto Public Health nurse shows you how to prepare<br />
healthy snacks and meals. You will be working with hot<br />
elements. Food and materials supplied.<br />
Malvern* April 15, May 27 4:30 pm<br />
Sock Animals<br />
Celebrate Earth Day by reusing old socks and turning them<br />
into fantastic animal creations.<br />
S. Walter Stewart* April 22 4 pm<br />
Comic Book Day Magnets<br />
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Use old comics to create<br />
magnets of your favourite characters. For ages 11-18.<br />
S. Walter Stewart* May 3 4 pm<br />
Make a Mini Catapult!<br />
By using a few household items. All materials supplied.<br />
North York Central* May 16 4:30 pm<br />
Paper Airplane Challenge<br />
Create advanced paper airplanes and challenge your<br />
friends to a tournament. For ages 11-18.<br />
S. Walter Stewart* June 24 4 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
HOW TO<br />
SURVIVE<br />
SCHOOL<br />
Use your library card to access a world of resources.<br />
Or if you don’t have one yet, go to any<br />
library branch to sign up for your free card today.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca
Kids belong at the library.<br />
There’s a lot to check out!<br />
There’s an endless variety of things<br />
to do and discover for every age.<br />
Lots to read, hear & see<br />
Books in different languages,<br />
magazines, comics and manga<br />
too! We have DVDs, music,<br />
audiobooks and book kits.<br />
Call Dial-A-Story<br />
(416-395-5400) to listen<br />
to stories, or go online at<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/<br />
kidsspace to Hear-A-Story.<br />
Get connected<br />
Download kids’ books, videos<br />
and music to your computer,<br />
mp3 player or eBook reader.<br />
For fun and games online, visit<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/kidsspace,<br />
the library’s website <strong>just</strong> for kids.<br />
Study spaces, staff &<br />
stuff to help you learn<br />
Find materials for projects<br />
and other school work. Visit<br />
a branch for quiet study or to<br />
join a homework club.<br />
Fun things to do<br />
Arts & crafts, author and<br />
illustrator visits, drama<br />
workshops, cartooning,<br />
magic shows, movies, writing and<br />
reading programs.<br />
For more information about all the library has for kids, come<br />
into your local branch, visit us at torontopubliclibrary.ca/kidsspace<br />
or call us at 416-393-7131.<br />
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ReADing pRogRAms<br />
& stoRYtimes<br />
KiDs & fAmiLies<br />
Storytimes<br />
These programs are for children birth to five<br />
years old and their parents or caregivers.<br />
They encourage a lifelong love of reading,<br />
build reading readiness in children, and<br />
show parents and caregivers how to help<br />
their child get ready for reading.<br />
Baby Time<br />
Discover the joy of<br />
reading in librarian-led<br />
classes and workshops.<br />
enjoying a performance at<br />
Albert campbell Branch<br />
Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies<br />
from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.<br />
Toddler Time<br />
Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to<br />
3 years with their parents or caregivers.<br />
Preschool Time<br />
Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with<br />
their parents or caregivers.<br />
Family Time<br />
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and<br />
under with their parents or caregivers.<br />
Pyjama Time<br />
Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children<br />
age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers.<br />
For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some<br />
branches have limited space and require pre-registration.<br />
To find out more about our Ready for Reading<br />
programs and services, visit<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading<br />
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Family Time with Early Learning Years<br />
A fun filled morning for the whole family. Rhymes, stories,<br />
finger plays and lots of playtime. Co-sponsored with the<br />
Hincks Dellcrest Centre.<br />
Centennial Wednesdays, April 3-June 26 10 am<br />
Junction Family Resource Centre<br />
Parents and caregivers can bring their children for fun and<br />
educational activities and a chance to get to know other<br />
parents and caregivers.<br />
Annette Street Mondays, Thursdays, April 4-June 27 12:30 pm<br />
Fridays, April 5-June 28 10 am<br />
Saturday Stories<br />
Drop in on Saturdays for rhymes, songs and stories for<br />
children of all ages with their parents or caregivers.<br />
Albion April 6-June 29 11 am<br />
Forest Hill April 6, 20 10:15 am<br />
Jane/Sheppard April 6-June 29 11 am<br />
Parkdale April 6-June 29 10:30 am<br />
S. Walter Stewart April 6-June 29 10:30 am<br />
Forest Hill April 13, May 11 10:15 am<br />
Reading Circle<br />
Drop in for a fun Saturday afternoon of reading activities<br />
with local youth volunteers.<br />
Bridlewood Saturdays, April 6-May 4 1:30 pm<br />
Learning Through Play<br />
Co-sponsored program with Ontario Early Years. Drop in<br />
activities include pre-reading, arts and crafts. Facilitated by<br />
Cliffcrest Family Resource Services.<br />
Cliffcrest Saturdays, April 6-June 29 10 am<br />
Spring Friendship Circle<br />
An eight-week program for ages 7-9. Come meet new<br />
friends and have fun.<br />
Centennial Tuesdays, April 9-May 28 4 pm<br />
Story Break<br />
Stories and activities for age 2 and up.<br />
Pape/Danforth April 10 4 pm<br />
Family Crafts and Stories<br />
Stories and crafts for children of all ages.<br />
Thorncliffe April 20, May 18, June 15 1 pm<br />
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Origami Flowers for Mother<br />
Dazzle them with these personalized gifts. Fold a bouquet<br />
of origami flowers and make a handcrafted card for your<br />
mothers and grandmothers. Parents are welcome to stay.<br />
Materials are included in the workshop. For ages 6-12.<br />
Yorkville* May 4 2 pm<br />
Mother’s Day Special<br />
Celebrate how wonderful your mummy is with stories and<br />
songs and rhymes for school-age children.<br />
Wychwood May 10 2:30<br />
Burrows Hall* May 11 1 pm<br />
Spadina Road May 11 2 pm<br />
Father’s Day Storytime<br />
Stories and songs for school-age children. Make a gift to<br />
take home for Dad!<br />
Burrows Hall* June 8 2 pm<br />
Spadina Road June 14 4 pm<br />
Yorkville* June 15 2 pm<br />
Reading Programs &<br />
Storytimes in Other<br />
Languages<br />
Heure du conte/French Storytime<br />
Venez vous amuser avec des histoires et des chansons en<br />
français. Come and have fun in French with stories and<br />
songs.<br />
McGregor Park* Thursdays, April 4-25 6:45 pm<br />
Richview* Fridays, April 5-26 6:45 pm<br />
Cedarbrae* Thursdays, May 2-23 6:45 pm<br />
Agincourt* Tuesdays, May 7-28 6:45 pm<br />
Don Mills Saturdays, June 1, 8 11 am<br />
Cantonese Storytime<br />
Celebrate spring with fun stories, songs and rhymes in<br />
Cantonese. This program is for children ages 19 months-5<br />
years.<br />
Woodside Square* Fridays, April 5-May 3 10 am<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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Catherine Oliver<br />
Teresa O’Neill<br />
John & Maire Percy<br />
Willian Ponke<br />
Nora Regan<br />
Joan Ridout<br />
James Saloman<br />
J. Glenn Scott<br />
Robert Sheaffer<br />
Sara Simmons<br />
Myra Sourkes<br />
Martha Spears<br />
Han Spoel<br />
Kenneth Stewart<br />
Rosslyn Swanson<br />
Dagmar & Vaclav<br />
Taborsky<br />
Allison Towse<br />
Richard Walkden<br />
Marilyn Walsh<br />
Edith Wasson<br />
Ines Watson<br />
Peter Webb<br />
J. Roy Weir<br />
Eve Wyatt<br />
Catherine Yolles<br />
Ian Young<br />
Rebecca Zamon<br />
Anonymous (29)<br />
gifts-in-KinD<br />
($1,000 +)<br />
Shelagh Garland<br />
Bonnie Holmes<br />
Marie Korey<br />
Matthew MacDonald<br />
Morris Norman<br />
Eric Platt<br />
Barbara Reid-Crysler<br />
David Warren
BRAnch mAp<br />
5<br />
6<br />
8<br />
4<br />
27<br />
Neighbourhood branches District branches<br />
58 torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
7<br />
10<br />
11<br />
3<br />
28<br />
9<br />
26<br />
25<br />
Research & Reference libraries<br />
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
24<br />
2<br />
12 13 14<br />
23<br />
31<br />
1<br />
22<br />
Bookmobile stops
APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
15 16<br />
17<br />
32 33<br />
21<br />
18<br />
30 31<br />
19<br />
29 30<br />
1 Ward’s Island<br />
2 Queen’s Quay<br />
3 Swansea Plaza<br />
4 Mabelle<br />
5 Willowridge<br />
6 Martinway Plaza<br />
7 Braeburn<br />
8 North Kipling<br />
9 Driftwood<br />
Community Centre<br />
10 Needle Firway<br />
11 Firgrove<br />
20<br />
Bookmobile stops<br />
12 Concourse Plaza<br />
13 Wycliffe<br />
14 Yonge Village<br />
15 Bayview Cummer<br />
Plaza<br />
16 Brahms<br />
17 Nymark Plaza<br />
18 Glamorgan<br />
19 Scarborough Town<br />
Centre<br />
20 Morningside Heights<br />
21 Oakridge Community<br />
Centre<br />
Bookmobile schedule: page 63.<br />
Bookmobile questions: 416-395-5560<br />
Bookmobile website: torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookmobiles<br />
BRAnch mAp<br />
22 St. Andrews<br />
23 Sheppard Plaza<br />
24 Bathurst Manor Plaza<br />
25 Lawrence Heights<br />
Community Centre<br />
26 Caledon Village<br />
27 Chetta Place<br />
28 Martha Eaton Way<br />
29 Scarborough Village<br />
30 Midland Danforth<br />
31 Metro Hall<br />
32 Fairview Mall<br />
59
BRAnch houRs & LocAtions<br />
F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave.<br />
M1T 3W6<br />
F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd.<br />
M1K 1N8<br />
A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd.<br />
M9V 1B2<br />
A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr.<br />
M8W 4Y1<br />
C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W.<br />
M6L 1A8<br />
C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St.<br />
M6P 1P3<br />
D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd.<br />
M5M 4M7<br />
D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd.<br />
M6A 3C1<br />
D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre<br />
2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6<br />
E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E.<br />
M4L 1J1<br />
G/2 Bendale 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd.<br />
M1J 1H5<br />
B/2 Black Creek 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall<br />
1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2<br />
C/3 Bloor/Gladstone 416-393-7674 1101 Bloor St. W.<br />
M6H 1M7<br />
B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N.<br />
M8X 2B5<br />
F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall<br />
2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8<br />
E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr.<br />
M3A 2T8<br />
G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave.<br />
M1B 5Z6<br />
G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd.<br />
M1H 2A1<br />
D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W.<br />
M2R 1N7<br />
D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square<br />
100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3<br />
G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza<br />
3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1<br />
C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St.<br />
M6G 1C4<br />
E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave.<br />
M4C 5P2<br />
C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St.<br />
M6G 3P1<br />
E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd.<br />
M4B 2E8<br />
D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E.<br />
M4T 1M9<br />
E/2 Don Mills 416-395-5710 888 Lawrence Ave. E.<br />
M3C 1P6<br />
C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St.<br />
M3M 2G3<br />
C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St.<br />
M6H 3L9<br />
A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd.<br />
M9B 2B1<br />
F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton<br />
Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1<br />
A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres.<br />
M9C 5B4<br />
C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave.<br />
M6M 1L7<br />
* Open Sundays from January 6, 2013 to June 23, 2013 inclusive, except Sundays on holiday weekends,<br />
with closures on March 31, 2013; May 19, 2013; June 30, 2013.<br />
LC = Learning Centre<br />
LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Fri 9-8:30;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues, Thur & Fri 10-6; Wed 12:30-8:30;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed &<br />
Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
Expanded hours during Fairview renovations.<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5; X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed &<br />
Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 10-6 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5:30;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP<br />
60 torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Fri & Sat 9-5<br />
Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
X<br />
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APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr.<br />
M2J 4S4<br />
E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr.<br />
M3C 3J3<br />
D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W.<br />
M5N 1B9<br />
E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E.<br />
M4L 1Z6<br />
G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle<br />
M1V 4P1<br />
G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza<br />
123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2<br />
C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave.<br />
M6R 2L7<br />
H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd.<br />
M1C 3Z2<br />
E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St.<br />
M2H 1J8<br />
B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd.<br />
M8Y 3J1<br />
B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave.<br />
M9L 2K6<br />
A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd.<br />
M9W 7A6<br />
B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St.<br />
M6S 4A6<br />
B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W.<br />
M3L 1Y7<br />
E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave.<br />
M4M 2Z9<br />
F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza<br />
2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3<br />
D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr.<br />
M4G 1S8<br />
D/4 Lillian H. Smith<br />
416-393-7746 239 College St.<br />
M5T 1R5<br />
Merril Collection of Science Fiction,<br />
Speculation & Fantasy (Reference)<br />
416-393-7748<br />
Osborne Collection of Early<br />
Children’s Books (Reference)<br />
416-393-7753<br />
D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St.<br />
M4N 2K7<br />
A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W.<br />
M8W 1N6<br />
E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St.<br />
M4E 2V9<br />
G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd.<br />
M1B 3G5<br />
C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W.<br />
M6E 2H4<br />
F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall<br />
85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9<br />
F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E.<br />
M1P 2P5<br />
B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd.<br />
M8V 2R1<br />
H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E.<br />
M1E 2S8<br />
BRAnch houRs & LocAtions<br />
Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP<br />
B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd.<br />
M6N 3S3<br />
D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd.<br />
M4S 2M5<br />
A/4 New Toronto 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St.<br />
M8V 3G5<br />
D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535<br />
TTY 416-395-5596<br />
5120 Yonge St.<br />
M2N 5N9<br />
D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd.<br />
M4R 1B9<br />
B/2 Northern Elms 416-394-5230 123B Rexdale Blvd., Unit 5<br />
M9W 1P1<br />
Closed for renovations. X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30;<br />
Fri & Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed &<br />
Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon & Fri 10-6; Tues 10-8:30;<br />
Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5;<br />
*Sun 1:30-5<br />
Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
* Open Sundays from January 6, 2013 to June 23, 2013 inclusive, except Sundays on holiday weekends,<br />
with closures on March 31, 2013; May 19, 2013; June 30, 2013.<br />
LC = Learning Centre<br />
LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5;<br />
*Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Wed 9-8:30; Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Fri & Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5; X<br />
*Sun 1:30-5<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Tues & Wed 12:30-8:30; Thur & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X<br />
X<br />
X<br />
X<br />
X<br />
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BRAnch houRs & LocAtions<br />
C/3 Oakwood Village Library And<br />
Arts Centre<br />
416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave.<br />
M6E 2W1<br />
C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave.<br />
M6G 2P7<br />
E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave.<br />
M4K 3S6<br />
C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W.<br />
M6K 1L6<br />
D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E.<br />
M5A 2G6<br />
C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St.<br />
M6P 3S5<br />
E/1 Pleasant View 416-395-5940 575 Van Horne Ave.<br />
M2J 4S8<br />
H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E.<br />
M1C 3B2<br />
D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E.<br />
M4M 1H3<br />
A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave.<br />
M9W 4L5<br />
B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave.<br />
M9P 3N3<br />
D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave.<br />
M4K 2M8<br />
B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W.<br />
M6S 1M8<br />
E/3 S. Walter Stewart 416-396-3975 170 Memorial Park Ave.<br />
M4J 2K5<br />
C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W.<br />
M6N 1J3<br />
D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St.<br />
M4X 1K7<br />
D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E.<br />
M5A 4H3<br />
D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St.<br />
M5T 1J1<br />
D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd.<br />
M5R 2S7<br />
F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza<br />
375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1<br />
B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave.<br />
M6S 3H9<br />
F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd.<br />
M1N 1R3<br />
E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr.<br />
M4H 1J7<br />
E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens)<br />
M4K 3W6<br />
D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577<br />
TTY 416-393-7100<br />
789 Yonge St.<br />
M4W 2G8<br />
F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave.<br />
M4A 2C4<br />
B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St.<br />
M9N 1K9<br />
G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall<br />
1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2<br />
B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd.<br />
M9M 1M8<br />
D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St.<br />
M5R 3J2<br />
C/1 York Woods 416-395-5980 1785 Finch Ave. W.<br />
M3N 1M6<br />
D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave.<br />
M4W 1L4<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Fri 10-6; Wed & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5;<br />
*Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-5; & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; X<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; X<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thur 10-12 & 1-6; Wed 1-8;<br />
Sat 10-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6;<br />
Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Fri 9-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Tues & Thurs 12:30-5, 6-8:30;<br />
Wed & Sat 9-12, 1-5<br />
Closed Saturdays, July 7-Sept. 1<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9:30-8:30; Fri 9:30-5:30; Sat 9-5;<br />
*Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30; Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon 10-8:30; Tues & Thur 12:30-8:30;<br />
Wed & Fri 10-6; Sat 9-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Map Library Branch Phone No. Address Branch Hours Access LC LSP<br />
* Open Sundays from January 6, 2013 to June 23, 2013 inclusive, except Sundays on holiday weekends,<br />
with closures on March 31, 2013; May 19, 2013; June 30, 2013.<br />
LC = Learning Centre<br />
LSP = Library Settlement Partnerships<br />
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Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thur 12:30-8:30; Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
Mon 12:30-8:30; Tues-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6;<br />
Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5<br />
X<br />
Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri & Sat 9-5 X<br />
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APRIL – JUNE 2013<br />
Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No.<br />
1 D/4 Ward's Island 102 Lakeshore Ave. Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 1<br />
2 C/4 Queen's Quay 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (OMNI television parking lot,<br />
Bathurst St. & Queen's Quay W.)<br />
3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the South<br />
Kingsway)<br />
Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1<br />
Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1<br />
4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, bi-weekly, Apr. 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31;<br />
June 14, 28; 3-4:30 pm<br />
5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, bi-weekly, Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 24;<br />
June 7, 21; 3-4:30 pm<br />
6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1<br />
7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1<br />
8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre<br />
parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.)<br />
Thursdays, Apr. 4, 18; May 2, 16, 30; June 13,<br />
27; 3-4:30 pm<br />
9 B/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 1<br />
10 B/1 Needle Fir Way 5 Needle Fir Way (at Firgrove Cres.) Mondays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2<br />
11 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1<br />
12 C/1 Concourse Plaza 1085 Steeles Ave. W. (at Carpenter Rd., southwest<br />
corner)<br />
13 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., northeast<br />
corner)<br />
Mondays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2<br />
Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2<br />
14 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2<br />
15 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast<br />
corner)<br />
Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2<br />
16 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3:15-4:45 pm 2<br />
17 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 10, 24; May 8,<br />
22; June 5, 19; 6:30-7:30 pm<br />
18 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2<br />
19 G/2 Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves.<br />
northeast corner)<br />
Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 11, 25; May 9, 23;<br />
June 6, 20; 6-7:30 pm<br />
20 G/1 Morningside Heights Morningside Ave. and Oasis Blvd. Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1<br />
21 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 4, 18; May 2, 16,<br />
30; June 13, 27; 5:30-7 pm<br />
22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 2, 16, 30; May 14,<br />
28; June 11, 25; 11 am-12:30 pm<br />
23 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard<br />
Ave. W. & Bathurst St.)<br />
24 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast<br />
corner)<br />
25 C/2 Lawrence Heights Community<br />
Centre<br />
Wednesdays, weekly; 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1<br />
Mondays, weekly, 6-8 pm 2<br />
5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2<br />
26 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:45 pm 2<br />
27 B/2 Chetta Place Near Kingsview Village School, Kipling Ave. & Dixon<br />
Dr.<br />
28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek<br />
Rd.)<br />
29 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave.<br />
E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner)<br />
30 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. &<br />
Greystone Walk)<br />
Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 11, 25; May 9, 23;<br />
June 6, 20; 3-4:30 pm<br />
Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2<br />
Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1<br />
Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1<br />
31 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2<br />
32 E/1 Fairview Renovation Fairview Mall, north parking lot (across from<br />
Fairview Library)<br />
See a map of stop locations on pages 58–59.<br />
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JANUARY – MARCH 2013 AccessiBiLitY seRVices<br />
Accessibility Services<br />
at Toronto Public Library<br />
The library strives to provide all Torontonians with free and<br />
equitable access to our collections, services, programs and<br />
branches — regardless of age, illness or physical disability.<br />
A BRANCH NEAR YOU<br />
With branches across Toronto, we are always close by.<br />
Order materials online and have them sent to your nearest<br />
branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most<br />
branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive<br />
listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand<br />
magnifi ers and computer screen magnifi cation software.<br />
To fi nd out which branch has what, go to<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/branchequipment.<br />
To request Sign Language interpretation<br />
for library programs you wish to attend in<br />
person, ask at your local branch or call TTY<br />
416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two<br />
weeks notice is required.<br />
CAN’T COME TO US? We’ll come to you<br />
With our Bookmobile and Home Library Service. The<br />
Bookmobile is our library branch on-the-go, equipped with<br />
a wheelchair lift.<br />
For stops, see page 63 or call 416-395-5560.<br />
If you are unable to come to the library for more than<br />
three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library<br />
Service can select items that meet your interests and<br />
deliver them right to your door for free.<br />
Home Library Service 416-395-5557<br />
Watch a program from home<br />
Many of our library events are now posted on our website<br />
as videos, so you can tune in from the comfort of your<br />
home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime<br />
programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime.<br />
Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400<br />
Hear-A-Story torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories<br />
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GET BOOKS, MUSIC AND VIDEOS<br />
in regular and alternative formats<br />
Our collections come in various formats. Books, music and<br />
movies are available in both regular formats and special<br />
formats such as:<br />
• Large print<br />
• DAISY Talking Books<br />
• Book kits for all ages<br />
(books with CDs or<br />
cassettes)<br />
• eBooks, eAudiobooks,<br />
Audiobooks<br />
• Closed Caption &<br />
Descriptive DVDs<br />
• Digitized collections<br />
• Text-to-voice databases<br />
• Online articles and research<br />
databases<br />
Check them all out at torontopubliclibrary.ca.<br />
TALK TO US, we’re here to help<br />
We can assist you with placing holds on items, with looking<br />
for information and registering you for programs. If you<br />
use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your<br />
local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your<br />
Holds and Overdues.<br />
Our Centre for People with Disabilities can provide you<br />
with books, magazines and information on a wide range<br />
of disability issues.<br />
Centre for People with Disabilities<br />
at Toronto Reference Library<br />
416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY<br />
QUESTIONS?<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility<br />
Answerline<br />
416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY<br />
This and other library publications can be provided in<br />
alternative formats upon request.
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For stops and schedules,<br />
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