June 2012 (PDF) - Toronto Public Library

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY 

april — june 2012 

100 Years 

of Children’s Services 

Toronto Public Library celebrates 

centenary landmark, page 53 

Seniors Month programs 

Business, health & wellness, memoir 

workshops and more, page 3 

Keep Toronto Reading Festival 

The library’s city-wide celebration 

of books, page 26 

Children outside Boys and Girls House 

with their library books, ca. 1930.

What’s New 

in our collections 

New adult fictioN 

Never the Time 

and the Place 

Betty Neels 

The Pioneer 

Paul Almond 

Deluded Your 

Sailors 

Michelle Butler 

Hallett 

Road to Thunder 

Hill 

Connie Barnes 

Rose 

Stopping for 

Strangers 

Daniel Griffin 

Hold Me Now 

Stephen Gauer 

New teeN fictioN 

True Blue 

Deborah Ellis 

Once Every Never 

Lesley Livingston 

The Source of 

Light 

David Richards 

The Last Nightfall 

William Hussey 

Blood Sun 

David Gilman 

New childreN’s fictioN 

A Walk on the Tundra 

Rebecca Hainnu & 

Anna Ziegler 

Caillou: I’m not hungry 

Nicole Nadeau 

Luz Sees the Light 

Claudia Dávila 

Justine McKeen, 

Queen of Green 

Sigmund Brouwer 

Dear Baobab 

Cheryl Foggo 

Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more new books, music and movies. 

Reserve your selections online and arrange to pick them up at any branch.

IN THIS ISSUE 

2 About Toronto Public Library 

3 Seniors Month Programs 

11 Author Talks & Lectures 

14 Book Clubs & Writers Groups 

17 Business, Legal & Finance 

20 Career & Job Search Help 

22 Computer & Library Training 

25 Culture, Arts & Entertainment 

38 ESL & Newcomers 

41 Health & Wellness 

46 History & Genealogy 

49 Homework Help, Leadership & After School 

51 Reading Programs & Storytimes 

56 Branch Map 

58 Branch Hours, Locations & Contact Information 

61 Bookmobile Schedule 

62 Accessibility Services 

HOLIDAY CLOSURES 

Friday, April 6, 2012 Good Friday Closed 

Sunday, April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday Closed 

Monday, April 9, 2012 Easter Monday Closed 

Sunday, May 20, 2012 Scheduled Sunday Closure Closed 

Monday, May 21, 2012 Victoria Day Closed 

THANK YOU 

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Toronto Public Library Board 

The Toronto Public Library Board meets 

monthly at 6 pm, September through 

June, at the Toronto Reference Library, 

789 Yonge Street, Toronto. 

Meetings are open to the public. 

Upcoming Board meetings: 

Contact Nancy Marshall, 416-393-7215 

nmarshall@torontopubliclibrary.ca 

Board Members 

Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair) 

Mr. Michael Foderick (Vice Chair) 

Councillor Janet Davis 

Councillor Sarah Doucette 

(Mayor's Designate) 

Mr. Stephen Dulmage 

Ms. Kim Korinek, CA, CPA 

Mr. Cameron Mackay 

Councillor Cesar Palacio 

Mr. Ross Parry 

Councillor Jaye Robinson 

Mr. Kenneth Stewart 

Mr. Benjamin Wulffhart 

Ms. Andrea Zammit 

Senior Staff 

Jane Pyper, City Librarian 

Anne Bailey, Director, Branch Libraries 

Vickery Bowles, Director, Collections 

Management & City-Wide Services 

Ron Dyck, Director, Information 

Technology & Facilities 

Linda Hazzan, Director, Communications, 

Programming & Customer Engagement 

Larry Hughsam, Director, Finance & Treasurer 

Dan Keon, Director, Human Resources 

Linda Mackenzie, Director, 

Research & Reference Libraries 

Katherine Palmer, Director, Policy, 

Planning & E-Service Delivery 

Toronto Public Library Foundation 

Heather Rumball, President 

Industry 

Canada 

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Canada 

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through the Ministry of Culture and by the 

Government of Canada through Industry Canada. 

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Library are supported in part by a grant 

from the Canada Council. We gratefully 

acknowledge its support. 

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APRIL — JUNE 2012 

Seniors month 

programs 

SENIORS MONTH PROGRAMS 

Boomers and beyond. 

Rediscover your local 

library – it's books and so 

much more. 

featured programs 

Throughout the year, as well as during Seniors Month, there are 

so many ways to connect with the library and each other, including: 

Literary and cultural programs 

Constantly curious? Try the Thought Exchange 

lecture series on pages 30-31. Partial to Canadian 

literature? The eh List Author Series, on pages 8-9, 

is for you. Or attend our free evening events at 

the Appel Salon, where authors and speakers from 

around the world discuss new books and big ideas. 

See page 32 or torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs. 

Book clubs 

Attend a library book club or start your own. Ask 

for a ‘Book Club Set’ to borrow up to 15 copies 

of selected titles. Or drop by for Tea & Books and 

discover new reads over tea and conversation. 

See pages 14-16. 

Computer instruction 

From the basics of email and the Internet to the 

latest in online newspaper, magazine and research 

articles, and eBook collections, we can help. 

See pages 22-23. 

VOLUNTEER opportunities 

Explore volunteering options at your local 

branch. You can also visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

volunteering to find out how you can support your 

library. 

For a complete listing of all seniors month 

programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

seniorsmonth. 


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feature programs 

Writing Workshops 

Finding Your Voice: A Poetry Workshop 

Poet Andrea Thompson helps you write with passion, share 

your stories with courage and confidence, and take you 

from a blank page to a finished poem. 

Don Mills* June 1 2 pm 

Sharing Your Stories: An Introduction to Memoir 

Writing 

If you’ve ever dreamed of recording your life stories, this 

workshop shows you how flexible memoirs can be and 

how to tap your memory to create a story to be treasured 

by your family or a wider audience. 

Agincourt* June 5 2 pm 

North York Central* Wednesdays, June 6-27 1 pm 

Lectures 

History of the Guitar Through Song and Narrative 

Listen to the evolution of the guitar through the beautiful 

sound of David Sossa. Songs will be played from different 

points in history and from different cultural angles 

including songs originating from Spain, Argentina, Italy 

and Japan. 

Barbara Frum June 6 2 pm 

Neighbourhoods at Your Fingertips 

We show you how to use the City of Toronto’s website, 

how to discover your neighbourhood online and find 

out about services, programs and special events from the 

site’s seniors’ portal. Find out how to pay a bill, who your 

councillor is and much more. 

North York Central* June 7 3 pm 

eBooks and eReaders 

Bring your curiousity as we demonstrate how to use eBook 

readers and applications in an informal hands-on session. A 

great way to try eReaders before you purchase one. Book 

a one-on-one session with us for help with your particular 

needs, during the rest of this week devoted to making it 

easier to use our eBooks. 

Riverdale June 19 2 pm, 6 pm 

Thrilling Tales 

Listen to classic and contemporary short stories from a 

variety of genres. All you have to do is pull up a chair. 

Agincourt June 28 2 pm 

Business, Legal 

& Finance 

Wills and Estate Planning 

Learn about wills, power of attorney and probates. Find 

out strategies to minimize taxes and how to keep your 

estate private. 

Eatonville* June 4 2 pm 

Money Management and Budgeting 

A representative from Credit Canada shows you saving 

strategies for your needs, wants and emergencies, as well 

as establishing and reaching financial goals. Take part 

in a credit costs quiz and learn the ten rules of money 

management and budgeting. 

Albert Campbell* June 12 2 pm 

Pension, Old Age Security and Inheritance 

Jordan Atin, lawyer, specialist in estate law and author of 

The Family War - Winning the Inheritance Battle, shows 

you how to avoid estate disputes, negotiate through crisis 

and how to transfer money without ill will. Also joining 

us is John Davey, from Service Canada, to discuss Old Age 

Security and the Canada Pension Plan. 

Deer Park* June 12 2 pm 

Shopping on a Shoestring 

Cathie Mostowyk from Shoestring Shopping Guide shares 

bargain hunting tips and where to find warehouse sales 

and factory outlets that stretch your budget. 


Senior Living Finance 101 

Managing finances is always a balancing act. Take 

advantage of this presentation about handling your money 

to best benefit you in the later years of your life. 

Bloor/Gladstone June 21 7 pm 

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Secrets of the Idiot Millionaire 

Author Derek Foster reveals the strategies that allowed 

him to stop working, with no pension and no financial 

worries. He shares tips from his newest book, The Worried 

Boomer. 

North York Central June 21 2 pm 

Wills, Estates and Powers of Attorney (in Mandarin) 

Learn how to leave your legacy to your loved ones tax-free, 

income splitting strategies and inter-generations wealth 

transfer strategies and more. This program is conducted in 

Mandarin. 

Agincourt* June 25 6:30 pm 

Guard Against I.D. Theft 

Make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Discuss how to protect 

yourself against identity theft. 


Health & Wellness 

Memory and Aging 

A lecture on memory changes that occur with age. Topics 

include: how our brains support memory, different types of 

memory and how they change with age, and factors that 

affect memory function. 

Barbara Frum* June 5 2 pm 

The Mitzvah Technique: Physical Solutions for Poor 

Posture, Tension and Stress 

Derived from the word ‘Mitzvah’ meaning a ‘good deed,' 

the Mitzvah Technique helps you to gently improve 

posture and mobility while reducing tension and stress 

during daily activities. The simple Mitzvah Technique 

exercises benefit all ages and fitness levels. 



Many programs are ongoing and we’re adding more 

all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs for 

upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. 

Understanding Your Health 

Workshops on understanding your health. Each week 

is a different health topic: cancer, diabetes, heart and 

stroke, memory and aging, Alzheimer’s Disease and stress 

management. 

Morningside* Thursdays, June 7-July 12 2 pm 

Simplify Your Life! 

Join Maxine Sidran for ways to declutter and organize your 

life and lifestyle. 

Palmerston June 12 7 pm 

Zumba Gold 

Zumba Gold is a Latin inspired dance fitness program 

for active older adults who want camaraderie, fun and 

exercise. Join Erin from Vintage Fitness for a “fitness party” 

that is downright addictive. 


Fitness for Seniors 

Learn from a fitness specialist the importance of staying 

healthy in all aspects of your life through exercise and 

social interaction. Included in the seminar is a 30-minute 

sample of a ‘sit fit’ class, in which you do stretches and 

light exercises in your chair. 

Eatonville* June 21 2 pm 

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 

A representative from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto 

outlines signs and symptoms, risk factors, current research, 

programs and services available to persons living with 

Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. 


TO more programs in What's On: 

• Author Talks, Lectures page 7 

• Book Clubs page 14 

• Business, Legal & Finance page 17 

• Computer & Library training page 22 

• Keep Toronto Reading page 26 

• Thought Exchange programs page 31 

• Health & Wellness page 41 

• History & Genealogy page 45 

• Hobbies, Crafts & Games page 46 

* Call or visit the branch to register. 


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AUTHOR TALKS 

& LECTURES 

AUTHOR TALKS & LECTURES 

Hear authors and speakers 

from across Canada and 

around the world discuss 

new books and big ideas. 

Anne Rice at the Bram & Bluma Appel 

Salon, Toronto Reference Library 

featured programs 

This spring, make Toronto Public Library your destination for free readings and 

discussions on new books, world events and more. We bring the hottest authors 

and speakers from across the country and around the world to a branch near you. 

The Bram & Bluma Appel SALON 

Peter Carey, Malcolm Gladwell, Gabrielle Hamilton, 

John Irving, Stephen Lewis, Jeff Rubin, Lionel Shriver, 

and Alan Taylor. See page 32 or 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. 

Writer in Residence 

Sarah Ellis on the pleasures and pitfalls of writing 

for and about children and young adults, and on 

the pioneering work of children’s librarian Lillian H. 

Smith. See page 9. 

The eh list 

Meet the Canadian authors everybody’s reading: 

Nahlah Ayed, Gail Bowen, Esi Edugyan, Gary Geddes, 

David Gilmour, Michele Landsberg, Michel Tremblay, 

and many more. See pages 8-9 or 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/ehlist. 

Globe And Mail 

Open House Festival 

Writers and issues that matter: A very special 

evening with John Irving as he launches his new 

novel. Plus a day-long forum on the urgent issues in 

the field of global health. See page 10. 

War of 1812 

Alan Taylor on The Civil War of 1812 and James Laxer 

on Brock and Tecumseh. See page 11. 

Plus readings, lectures, workshops 

and more great programs at your 

local branch. 


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Authors and speakers from across Canada and around the world discuss new books and big ideas. 

The eh List 

AUTHOR SERIES 

Meet the Canadian writers everyone’s reading 

We’re showcasing Canada’s best writers and their new books. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/ehlist 

UPTOWN 

DOWNTOWN 

WEST END 

North York Central Library 

Toronto Reference Library 

Runnymede 

Photo: 

Monic Richard 

Esi Edugyan 

Half-Blood Blues 

Wed. April 4, 7 pm 

Auditorium 

Max and Monique Nemni 

Trudeau Transformed: The 

Shaping of a Statesman 

1944-1965 


Concourse 

Anakana Schofield 

Malarky 

Wed. May 16, 7 pm 

Auditorium 

Michel Tremblay and 

Sheila Fischman 

Crossing The Continent 


Auditorium 

Photo: 

Monic Richard 

Esi Edugyan 

Half-Blood Blues 

Thurs. April 5, 12:30 pm 

Atrium 

Nahlah Ayed 

A Thousand Farewells: A 

Reporter’s Journey from 

Refugee Camp to the 

Arab Spring 

Thurs. April 19, 12:30 pm 

Atrium 

Gary Geddes 

Drink the Bitter Root: 

A Writer’s Search for 

Justice and Redemption 

in Africa 

Thurs. April 26, 7 pm 

Elizabeth Beeton 

Auditorium 

Michele Landsberg 

Writing the Revolution 

Photo: 

Ursula Stewart 

Suzette Mayr 

Monoceros 

Tues. April 3, 7 pm 

Gary Geddes 

Drink the Bitter Root: A 

Writer’s Search for Justice 

and Redemption in Africa 


Gail Bowen 

Kaleidoscope 

Thurs. May 24, 7 pm 

Thurs. May 3, 12:30 pm 

Atrium 

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David Gilmour 

The Perfect Order of 

Things 



Auditorium



Photo: 

Jayne Delbeek 

MIDTOWN 

Barbara Frum 

MIDTOWN 

John Fraser 

The Secret Of The Crown: 

Canada’s Affair With 

Royalty 


Lynn Coady 

The Antagonist 


Modris Eksteins 

Solar Dance: Genius, 

Forgery, and the Crisis of 

Truth in the Modern Age 


Photo: Blaise 

van Malsen 

Photo: 

Dustin Rabin 

Photo: 

Ursula Stewart 

EAST END 

Cedarbrae 

EAST END 

Holger Petersen 

Talking Music: Blues Radio 

and Roots Music 


Adria Vasil 

Ecoholic Body: Your 

Ultimate Earth-Friendly 

Guide to Living Healthy and 

Looking Good 

Tues. May 8, 1 pm 

Gail Bowen 

Kaleidoscope 


MEET WRITER IN 

RESIDENCE 

SARAH 

ELLIS 

Join Governor General’s 

Literary Awardwinning 

author 

Sarah Ellis for 

these lively 

lectures and 

discussions. 

Lillian H. Smith, Community Room 

9 th Albert Lahmer Memorial Lecture 

In celebration of the centenary of Toronto 

Public Library services to children, Sarah 

Ellis looks back at the work of Lillian H. 

Smith and other pioneering children’s 

librarians. 


Photo: 

Neil Graham 

Northern District 

Max et Monique Nemni 

Trudeau-Fils du Québec, 

père du Canada 


This program is in 

French. 

Wayne Johnston 

A World Elsewhere 

Wed. April 18, 12:30 pm 

Anakana Schofield 

Malarky 

Wed. May 16, 12:30 pm 

Photo: Blaise 

van Malsen 

S. Walter Stewart 

Holger Petersen 

Talking Music: Blues Radio 

and Roots Music 


David Gilmour 

The Perfect Order of 

Things 


Rebecca Rosenblum 

The Big Dream 

Tues. June 5, 7 pm 

Writing And Telling 

The roots of writing for children and 

young adults often lie in the spoken 

word. How can the writer harness these 

traditions? Join Sarah Ellis and members 

of Toronto’s storytelling community for 

an interactive discussion. Registration 

required: 416-393-7753. 

Mon. May 7, 6:30 pm 

Everything I Know About Writing For 

Young Readers 

In this workshop for aspiring writers, 

Sarah Ellis discusses the pleasures and 

pitfalls of writing for and about children 

and young adults. Registration required: 

416-393-7753. 

Fri. May 25, 1 pm 

Photo: 

Monic Richard 

Michel Tremblay and 

Sheila Fischman 

La grande mêlée 


This program is in 

French. 

Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges 

the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. 



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Authors and speakers from across Canada and around the world discuss new books and big ideas. 

THE GRANDEST CHALLENGE 

JOHN IRVING 

Join us for an extraordinary day that explores the important issues 

facing global health in the coming years. 

Featuring: 

© Michael Peake 

© Dustin Rabin 

Abdallah 

Daar 

Samantha 

Nutt 

© Gordon Griffiths 

© Michael Cullen 

Stephen 

Lewis 

James 

Orbinski 

© Michael Banasiak 

James 

Maskalyk 

© Michael Peake 

Peter 

Singer 

Moderators: 

© CBC 

Gillian 

Findlay 

© Kevin Kelly 

Carol Off 

Sat. April 28, 10 am – 4:30 pm 

Toronto Reference Library, 

Bram & Bluma Appel Salon 

Tickets are $30 and available at 

ticketweb.ca. Proceeds support Toronto 

Public Library Foundation and Frontier 

College. 

The bestselling author 

(The Cider House Rules, 

A Prayer For Owen 

Meany) on his new 

novel, In One Person. 

With CBC’s Mary 

Hynes. 


Toronto Reference 

Library, Bram & Bluma 

Appel Salon 

Tickets are $40 and available at 

ticketweb.ca. Price includes a copy of In 

One Person and wine tasting. Proceeds 

support Toronto Public Library Foundation. 

Note: There will not be a booksigning at 

this event. 

A LUMINATO AND TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY CO-PRODUCTION 

LUMINATO AT THE LIBRARY 

JUNE 8-17 

luminato.com 

Peter Carey 

The two-time Booker 

Prize-winning Australian 

writer on his new novel, 

The Chemistry of Tears. 

With CBC’s Michael 

Enright. 

Mon. June 11, 7 pm 

Toronto Reference 

Library, Bram & 

Bluma Appel Salon 

Free tickets at 

torontopubliclibrary. 

ca/appelsalon. 

Batsheva Dance Company/Ohad 

Naharin Gaga Dance Movement 

Workshop 

Come experience Gaga, a dynamic 

movement language used by Israel’s 

Batsheva dancers as the basis for 

their distinctive technique. 

For non-dancers, 18+. 

Limited to 60 participants; 

registration required. 

416-393-7686. 

Sat. June 16, 2 pm 

Parkdale 

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WAR OF 1812: BICENTENNIAL TALKS 

A unique series of lectures, debates and conversations, presented in partnership with Heritage Toronto, 

the Royal Ontario Museum and Luminato. 

AT THE ROM 

1812: The Big Picture 

Dr. Carl Benn, author of The War of 1812. 


Royal Ontario Museum, Theatre, 

100 Queens Park 

A ROM/Heritage Toronto presentation. 

ROM History Debates: Would Canada 

Have Been Better Off If We’d Lost the 

War? 

Jack Granatstein vs. Stephen Clarkson. 

Moderated by Michael Bliss. Tickets 

required. To order, visit rom.on.ca. 

Fri. June 8, 6:30 pm 

Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 

A Luminato/ROM presentation. 

LUMINATO AT THE LIBRARY 

The Struggle for North America 

Pulitzer Prize-winning 

historian Alan Taylor, 

author of The Civil War of 

1812, in conversation with 

TVO’s Steve Paikin. 

Wed. June 13, 7 pm 


Bram & Bluma 

Appel Salon 

Free tickets at torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

appelsalon. 

Tecumseh and Brock 

James Laxer on the two greatest heroes of 

the war. 

Sun. June 17, 2 pm 

Bloor/Gladstone 

HERITAGE TORONTO 

AT THE LIBRARY 

Discover How the War Affected 

Where You Live 

ETOBICOKE AND 1812 

Denise Harris, President, Etobicoke 

Historical Society. 


Mimico Centennial 

YORK TOWNSHIP AND 1812 

Janice Nickerson, genealogist and author 

of York’s Sacrifice, Militia Casualties of the 

War of 1812. 


North York Central Library, Concourse 

SCARBOROUGH AND 1812 

Richard Schofield, Archivist, Scarborough 

Archives. 


Bendale 

Bird’s-eye view looking n.e. from approximately the foot of Parkside Drive, showing arrival of American 

fleet prior to capture of York, 27 April 1813. Toronto Public Library, J. Ross Robertson Collection (JRR 905) 

For more War of 1812 events, visit toronto.ca/1812. 

SIXTH ANNUAL JUNE CALLWOOD LECTURE 

THE POWER OF ADVOCACY: 

FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 

Join us for an 

inspiring evening 

as Stephen Lewis 

delivers the 6 

th 

annual June 

Callwood 

Lecture. 

A former politician and diplomat, Stephen 

Lewis has been a tireless champion of 

social justice his entire life. Mr. Lewis is 

the former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS 

in Africa. He is currently a Distinguished 

Visiting Professor at Ryerson University, 

and serves as board chair of the Stephen 

Lewis Foundation, which is dedicated to 

turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. 




Free tickets at torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

appelsalon. 

The annual June Callwood Lecture honours the life, 

work and legacy of journalist, author and social 

activist June Callwood (1924-2007). It provides 

a platform for the exploration and discussion of 

contemporary social justice issues. 



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Author Talks & Lectures 

National Poetry Month 

Established in Canada in 1999 by the League of Canadian 

Poets, National Poetry Month brings together poets from 

across the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in 

Canada's culture. Guest poets include: Bill Bissett, Honey 

Novick and Joan Sutcliffe. 

Downsview* 

April 5 1 pm 

Eva Stachniak and The Winter Palace 

Palace politics, marital scandal, royal intrigue and 

female triumph, all unfold in this passionate novel about 

Catherine the Great, one of history’s most powerful 

women. 

Deer Park* April 10 2 pm 

Lillian Necakov’s Hooligans 

Listen to excerpts from Hooligans, the fifth full-length 

poetry book by Toronto writer Lillian Necakov. A collection 

about genocide, hope, regret, and a man who ate his shoe; 

about a discarded subway token, curbside anticipation, the 

power of fire, divided memories; about the symptoms and 

shenanigans of daily life on one dot of a large globe. 

Bloor/Gladstone April 12 7 pm 

Silver Fox: A Dating Guide for Women Over 50 

Elaine Mitchell, author of Silver Fox offers tips on dating, 

personal and spiritual growth and guidance on how to live 

and love fearlessly. 


Unbuilt Toronto: The City That Might Have Been 

Award-winning author Mark Osbaldeston talks about more 

of the never realized building projects in the Toronto area, 

based on his book Unbuilt Toronto 2: More of the City That 

Could Have Been. Program takes place in Room 1. 

North York Central April 18 7:30 pm 

The Camino Letters with Julie Kirkpatrick 

In The Camino Letters, Julie recounts her 26 grueling days 

navigating the Camino with her teenage daughter. Julie 

speaks about her book and her experience. To register, call 

416-395-5660. 

Pierre Trudeau Transformed: The Shaping of a 

Statesman 

Authors Max and Monique Nemni share their experiences 

on writing Trudeau, Son of Quebec, Father of Canada. See 

what new light the Nemnis shed on his life from 1944 to 

1965. 

Runnymede May 8 6:30 pm 

Peter Behrens reads from The O’Briens 

In The O’Briens, Behrens picks up the story of the O’Brien 

family, first seen in The Law of Dreams. This monumental 

story recounting the life of the clan, spans the breadth of 

the North American continent as well as the better part of 

the twentieth century. 

Deer Park* May 9 6:30 pm 

Howard Shrier 

Prize-winning novelist Howard Shrier discusses his newest 

mystery featuring Jonah Geller - a private investigator who 

lives in Riverdale. 

Riverdale May 16 6 pm 

Diane Warren discusses Cool Water 

The daily intertwined lives of the inhabitants of the 

small town, Juliet, Saskatchewan, seen over the course 

of a single day offers insight into the rich histories of the 

various characters and evokes images of a typical small 

prairie town. 

Deer Park May 23 6:30 pm 

Bianca Lakoseljac’s Bridge In The Rain 

Local author Bianca Lakoseljac discusses the inspiration for 

her collection of stories, Bridge in the Rain, set in Toronto’s 

High Park, linked by an inscription on a park bench. The 

stories are told by seven women protagonists, each dealing 

with a turning point in their lives. 

Bloor/Gladstone May 24 7 pm 

What Disturbs Our Blood 

Award-winning author James FitzGerald discusses his book 

about his famous grandfather, Dr. John Gerald FitzGerald, 

whose vaccines saved untold lives and transformed public 

health in Canada. 

Deer Park* June 7 6:30 pm 

North York Central May 8 7 pm 


* Call or visit the branch to register.



Lectures 

Astronomy: Life Elsewhere in the Universe? 

John R. Percy, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy & 

Astrophysics U of T, looks at if we will ever find alien life or 

will it find us first, and what the implications would be. 

Deer Park April 19 2 pm 

Over Any Distance Imaginable: The Royal Mail from 

York 

Kate McCauley, Assistant Curator, Toronto’s First Post 

Office, presents the history of the post in Toronto from 

1798 to 1851. Program takes place in Room 1. 

North York Central May 16 7:30 pm 

Susan Calder: Deadly Fall 

Calgary author Susan Calder talks about her latest novel, 

Deadly Fall, featuring divorced insurance adjuster Paula 

Savard. This is a special Tea and Murder Book Club event. 

Pape/Danforth May 31 2 pm 

What’s App with That? Part 1: 

Exploring Mobile Application Development 

Graham McCarthy, co-founder and CTO of HitSend Inc. 

discusses the current mobile application development 

landscape, the major platforms to support, features to 

consider leveraging in your app, the importance of UX and 

the dreaded app submission process. Join us on June 7 at 

6:30 pm for Part 2: The Business of Apps, page 17. 

North York Central June 6 6:30 pm 

Bloody Words and Bony Blithe 

Listen to readings from the five books shortlisted for 

Canada’s newest literary award, the Bloody Words Mystery 

Conference Light Mystery Award. Program takes place in 

the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 

Toronto Reference May 30 7 pm 




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young voices 

magazine of teen writing and visual art 

is looking for art, photographs, stories, poems, rants, reviews and other writing 

by teens 12 to 19 years old. 

Long Life | Mandela Smith, age 15 

Pick up a submission form at any toronto Public library 

branch — ask library staff if you can’t find one. 

submit your work online at 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/youngvoices 

deadline for Young Voices 2013 is ongoing, submit 

anytime. 



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BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS 

BOOK CLUBS & 

WRITERS GROUPS 


Discuss your favourite 

stories with others or 

try your hand at 

creating your own. 

Participants in the annual Young Voices 

conference held at North York Central Library 

Featured programs 

Book Clubs & Discussion Groups 

Join one of our many book clubs across the city and participate in stimulating 

conversation. At every meeting, you and your club members select a different book 

to discuss for the next get-together. New members are always welcome. Some clubs 

may select their books based on specific genres or group interests (such as nonfiction, 

mystery or classic). To find out how you can join and suggest book titles and 

authors, call your local branch for details. 

Kids Lit is Alright: A Children’s Book Club for Adults 

Join other children’s book lovers for a lively discussion of 

new and old favourites. 

Locke April 2, May 7, June 4 7 pm 

Tea and Books 

Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff. 

Locke April 3, May 1, June 5 2 pm 

Richview April 3, May 1 1 pm 

Runnymede April 4, May 2, June 6 3 pm 

Northern Elms April 5, May 3, June 7 2 pm 

Long Branch April 6 2 pm 

Rexdale April 10, May 8, June 12 2 pm 

Mimico Centennial April 13, May 4, June 1 1 pm 

Mount Pleasant April 13, May 9 2 pm 

Annette Street April 16, May 21, June 18 2 pm 

Danforth/Coxwell April 17, May 15, June 19 2 pm 

Alderwood April 19, May 17, June 14 2 pm 

Eatonville April 20, May 18 2 pm 

Humberwood April 24, May 29, June 26 11 am 

Palmerston April 24, May 29 2 pm 

Downsview May 3 1 pm 

Cliffcrest May 15 1 pm 

Play Reading 

Everyone takes a part and reads along. 

Yorkville Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 7 pm 

Feminist Book Group 

The Older Women’s Network invites women midlife and 

older to meet and share views about selected books 

with a focus on feminist issues. Call the branch for titles, 

registration and more program information. 

North York Central April 4, May 2, June 6 1:30 pm 

Northern District April 18, May 16, June 20 2 pm 

Ladies First Book Club 

Discuss a book read by the group. 

Eglinton Square* April 9, May 14, June 11 7 pm 

NOW Books 

A facilitator directs discussions of contemporary literature. 

Fee: $25 for six sessions. For titles and how to register, call 

416-395-5639. Program takes place in Room 2/3. 

North York Central* April 11, 25, May 2, 16, June 6, 20 10 1m 





Boz Reading Group 

Meets to discuss Charles Dickens and to read together from 

Bleak House, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the 

birth of this great writer. 

Northern District April 18, May 16, June 20 7 pm 

Tea and Murder Mystery Book Club 

Talk about a variety of mysteries and other topics. 

Members suggest great mystery titles and share authors 

you might not be familiar with. 

Wychwood* April 19, May 17 2 pm 

Mount Pleasant April 24, May 29 7 pm 

Pape/Danforth April 26, May 31, June 28 2 pm 

Shakespeare Readers 

Have fun reading Shakespeare aloud. Participants can 

volunteer to read a part or just simply listen. 

Beaches April 21, May 12, June 9 2 pm 

Writers Group 

Memoir Writing for Older Adults 

Come and join a group of seniors to share, discuss and 

write. 

Cliffcrest* April 3, 17, May 1, 29, June 12, 26 1 pm 

Writers Group 

Join a dynamic writers group. Read from, discuss work in 

progress and inspire each other. 

Parkdale April 3, May 1, June 5 7 pm 

Agincourt April 19, 26, May 17, June 21 6 pm 

Morningside April 26, May 24, June 28 7 pm 

Toronto Writers Co-Operative: Interview with 

Cordelia Strube 

Join Cordelia Strube, author of eight critically-acclaimed 

novels. Her most recent one, Lemon, was listed for both 

the 2010 Trillium Book Award, and the Scotiabank Giller 

Prize. Program takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton 

Auditorium. 

Toronto Reference April 14 2 pm 


all the time. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs 

for upcoming dates and to find out what’s new. 

Writing Local, Writing Your Story 

Join Toronto author Lauren Kirshner for a hands-on 

workshop, in which you learn how to transform local and 

family history into compelling creative non-fiction. Write 

vignettes about a colourful character or place and have the 

opportunity to share your stories with the group. 

Bloor/Gladstone April 19 6:30 pm 

Poetry Writing with Rosemary Aubert 

In this workshop you’ll learn about traditional and modern 

poetry. We each write a poem and then share it with 

others. Rosemary Aubert is the author of three published 

books of poetry: Two Kinds of Honey, Picking Wild 

Raspberries, and Rough Wilderness. 

North York Central* April 26 7 pm 

Writer’s Corner with Catherine Rondina 

For writers of all levels. Join awarding-winning author 

Catherine Rondina as she teaches how to harness your 

thoughts and turn them into inspiring story lines. 

York Woods* May 5 2:30 pm 

The Science and Art of Mystery Writing 

Calgary author Susan Calder takes us inside the process of 

writing a mystery novel and talks about her latest book, 

Deadly Fall. 

Bendale May 25 2 pm 

Annette Street May 29 7 pm 

Anyone Can Write a Book 

Author Lorne Miller gives an overview on how to publish 

your own book. During the last decade, Lorne has written 

nine books including Don Mills: A Community Memoir 

and These Days Anyone Can Write a Book and has helped 

people turn their manuscripts into high quality books. 

Lorne also discusses his experiences and shares the secrets 

of how to write and publish a book without breaking the 

bank. 

Don Mills* May 31 2 pm 

Sharing Your Stories: 

An Introduction to Memoir Writing 

If you’ve ever dreamt of recording your life stories, this 

inspiring workshop is for you. See how flexible memoirs 

can be, and how to tap your memory and your creativity, 

energize your writing and create a story collection to be 

treasured by your family or a wider audience. Presented by 

editor and writer Allyson Latta. To register, call 416-395- 

5623. Program takes place in Room 1. 

North York Central Wednesdays, June 6-27 1 pm 



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Book Clubs & Writers 

Groups in Other 

Languages 

Club de lecture 

Aimez-vous lire en français? Si vous voulez participer à des 

dicussions stimulantes contactez le 416-395-5762. 

Cedarbrae 2 avril, 7 mai 7h 

North York Central 12 avril, 3 mai 7h 

Richview 24 avril, 29 mai 7h 

Yorkville 26 avril, 31 mai 7h 

Spanish Reading Circle 

Discuss selected books in Spanish. 

Palmerston April 2, May 7, June 4 7 pm 

Hungarian Friendship and Writer’s Circle 

Writers and friends of Hungarian literature can bring 

their own work or their favourite reading for sharing and 

discussion. 

Teens 

Writer’s Group 

Are you a creative writer looking to meet other teen 

writers? Do you write poems, stories, novels, plays? Long 

rants online? Come share your writing with other teens who 

love to write. New writers are always welcome! (This group 

is not appropriate for those who want to improve their 

English skills.) 

North York Central April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21 4:30 pm 

Best Loved Books: Teen Book Discussion 

Come talk about the books you love best, the ones that 

have shaped you, the ones you recommend to friends, 

the ones you re-read. The books can be childhood picture 

books, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics, manga - anything 

you love. If possible, bring in copies of the books to show 

the group. Program takes place in Room 2/3. 


Got one of these? 

Barbara Frum Wednesdays, April 4-June 27 2 pm 

Saturdays, April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16 

2 pm 

Cantonese Book Club 

Discuss contemporary Chinese literature in a relaxing 

manner. 

Agincourt April 5, May 30, June 7 11 am 

Mandarin Book Club 

Share your joy of reading Chinese books. 

Albert Campbell* April 16, May 14, June 11 6:30 pm 

Get one of these 

TO great resources for your book club: 

• Book Club To Go: Borrow multiple copies of 

a book for your book club. 

• Ideas for Book Clubs: Suggestions for book 

club activities and ideas. 

• Award Winners, Best Sellers, New Titles: 

Find your group’s next great read. 

• Book Buzz: Your online book club. Read this 

month’s pick and join the discussion. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookclubs 

Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos, 

eMusic – all free with your library card. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/downloads 




BUSINESS, 

LEGAL & FINANCE 


Get professional advice 

and resources at our free 

seminars, workshops and 

one-on-one sessions. 

Business resources and specialized staff are available at both 

Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library 

Adults 

Small Business Network 

SMALL 

BUSINESS success 

Programs take place in Learning Centre 1 at Toronto 

Reference Library. Call 416-393-7209 to register. 

Doing Market Research Online 

Learn to use Scott’s Business Directories online, article 

databases and other online sources to do market 

research for your small business. 

Toronto Reference April 17, May 15, June 19 2 pm 

Launching Your Business Online 

Use online resources to develop and launch business 

websites in a quick, cost-effective manner. Includes a 

hands-on portion on building a multi-page website for 

a small business. 

Toronto Reference April 19, May 14 10 am 

Using Social Media to Build Your Small Business 

A basic overview of some simple ways that Facebook 

and Twitter can be used by small businesses. 


Learn about different small business resources and network 

with others starting or running a small business. Meet at 

the Business, Science and Technology Desk, 3rd floor. 


Starting a Small Business 

A workshop on start-up basics. 

Albert Campbell April 17 1:30 pm 

York Woods Thursday-Friday, May 10-11 1:30 pm 

Small Business Information Seminar 

A Canada Revenue Agency representative provides basic 

information about starting your own business. Learn about 

record keeping, fiscal periods, income and expenses to 

claim, payroll and HST. 

York Woods* May 30, June 20 6:30 pm 

What’s App with That? Part 2: The Business of Apps 

You’ve got a great app idea and want to make it succeed. 

Brennan McEachran, co-founder and CEO of HitSend 

Inc., shares how to make your idea a reality and explores 

the mobile application landscape with a business lens. 

He discusses current industry trends, which platforms to 

build your app for, costs associated with building an app, 

key success attributes for launching and other issues. Call 

416-395-5613 to register. Join us also for Part I: What’s App 

with That? Exploring Mobile Application Development. See 

page 13. 

North York Central June 7 6:30 pm 



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BUSINESS, LEGAL & FINANCE 


Legal 

Legal Aid Clinic 

An Ontario legal aid lawyer provides free advice and 

guidance on a variety of legal issues. By appointment only. 

To book an appointment, call 416-395-5613. Program takes 

place in Room 515. 

North York Central Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 6:30 pm 

Ready for Real Estate 

Get the inside scoop about getting into the real estate 

market with an experienced local realtor. 

Pape/Danforth April 16 7 pm 

Landlord and Tenant Law 

A caseworker from Unison Health and Community Services 

legal clinic offers free advice and guidance regarding 

landlord and tenant law. 

Evelyn Gregory* May 7 7 pm 

What Happens When There is No Will 

Our speakers talk about the importance of making a will, 

assessing your wealth and strategies for protecting your 

assets. Register at info@cagptoronto.org. Program takes 

place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 

Toronto Reference May 14 1:30 pm 

Wills, Estates and Powers of Attorney 

How to leave your legacy to your loved ones tax-free, get 

income splitting strategies and inter-generation wealth 

transfer strategies, and more. 

Agincourt* May 26 9:30 am 

TO business and personal finance blogs 

and tools online: 

• Business databases 

• Company and industry information 

• Market research and statistics 

• Personal finance and investment resources 

• Information on starting your own business 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/business 

Choosing the Right Professional Advisors When 

Making Your Estate Plans 

Find out which professional advisor you need when 

making your estate plans and how to choose the right 

ones. Register at info@cagptoronto.org. 

Toronto Reference June 11 1:30 pm 

Personal Finance 

Income Tax Information Session 

Get the information you need to correctly complete your 

2011 income tax return. 

Flemingdon Park* April 3 6 pm 

Toronto Rent Bank and Energy Assistance Programs 

Find out if you may be eligible for an interest-free loan to 

pay your overdue rent or first and last month’s rent deposit 

to sustain your housing. See how low-income households 

who are residents of Toronto can be in arrears with 

Toronto Hydro or Enbridge Gas Distribution, and how to 

qualify for grants of up to $500. 

Fairview Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 9 am 

Retirement Income Planning: Four Ways to Invest 

Get tips on maximizing income in your retirement years, 

minimizing risk with your investments, minimizing taxes 

on your retirement income and initiating your estate 

planning. 

Don Mills* April 4 7 pm 

Home Ownership for Low Income Families 

Staff from Habitat for Humanity Toronto discuss the 

organization, criteria and application process. To register, 

call 416-755-7353, Ext. 490 or email 

families@torontohabitat.on.ca. 

Fairview April 5, June 13 6:30 pm 

Dufferin/St. Clair April 17, May 17, June 26 6:30 pm 

York Woods April 19, May 10, June 21 6:30 pm 

Malvern May 3 6:30 pm 

Income Tax Clinics 

Volunteers from the Certified General Accountants of 

Ontario, Toronto Chapter, process one tax return per 

person in each 30 minute time slot. Seniors, students, and 

newcomers are welcome. Income guidelines - $25,000 per 

individual; $30,000 per family. By appointment only. To 

book an appointment, call 416-396-8890. 

Albert Campbell April 7 10 am 





How to be a Smart, Savvy Young Consumer 

with Pat Foran 

Consumer reporter for CTV news Pat Foran explains how 

to make smart and savvy decisions about saving, investing 

and preparing for your future. Avoid common mistakes, 

use proven strategies to invest and feel good and stressfree 

about your life. 

York Woods April 10 1:30 pm 

Personal Finance Workshop 

Learn how to create a personal budget that actually works, 

discover where your hard-earned money is going and find 

out how to get your credit report for free. 

York Woods* April 17, May 15, June 19 6:30 pm 

Managing Health Costs Through Critical Illness and 

Long Term Care Insurances 

Take charge of your future care for both yourself and your 

parents. This presentation gives you an understanding of 

these two special types of insurance. An insurance and 

investment advisor describes how these policies could help 

you manage health care costs. 

Don Mills* April 19 7 pm 


Juggling Student Loans, Credit Card Debt and an 

Entry Level Salary 

A financial advisor shares the single biggest money mistake 

we all make and how to avoid it. He discusses how to 

venture past a regular savings account into the world 

of mutual funds and TFSAs and the impact the world’s 

financial situation could have on you. Learn to manage 

your money, pay off debt and control your financial future. 

Call 416-395-5613 to register. 


Making Your Money Last: 10 Principles for Living in 

Retirement 

Learn how you may achieve a stable, steady income so 

you can live the kind of retirement lifestyle you desire, 

while helping to protect your retirement investments from 

unforeseen events. 

Eatonville* May 7 2 pm 

Financial Literacy Series 

Making informed financial decisions is essential to 

prospering in the current financial landscape. Join 

staff from JVS Toronto for a better understanding of 

compassionate care benefits and caregiver tax credits 

(May 11); power of attorney, wills and trusts (May 17); and 

support for people with disabilities (May 31). 

Smart Start to Mutual Funds 

A program designed to offer individuals a basic foundation 

on mutual funds. It introduces the features of mutual 

funds and the process of selecting an appropriate fund. 

Topics include: diversification, understanding fees, liquidity 

and performance analysis. 

Eatonville* May 24 6:30 pm 

Introduction to Investing 

An introductory course to investing, covering stocks, bonds, 

and mutual funds. Learn about what to consider before 

investing and the tax implications of certain investments. 

Pape/Danforth June 4 7 pm 

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Basics and Beyond 

An introduction to retirement savings and the benefits and 

tactics to maximize retirement savings such as spousal RSPs 

as well as tax avoidance. 


Online Investing 

An introduction to the enrolment process for Web 

Broker as well as the various applications therein. The 

presentation takes you the investor, from I.D. setup, to 

order entry, and also includes descriptions on Active 

Trading and eServices. 


TEENS 

How to be a Smart, Savvy Young Consumer 

with Pat Foran 

Consumer reporter for CTV news Pat Foran explains how 

to make smart and savvy decisions about saving, investing 

and preparing for your future. Avoid common mistakes, 

use proven strategies to invest and feel good and stressfree 

about your life. 

York Woods April 10 1:30 pm 

Financial 101 for Teens 

Are you saving for the future or trying to figure out how 

to keep money from slipping through your fingers? This 

workshop teaches you how to budget, set goals and 

handle your money. 

Fairview* June 23 2 pm 

Weston* May 11, 17, 31 1 pm 



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CAREER & JOB 

SEARCH HELP 


Connect with job counsellors, 

employment agencies and 

a wealth of career-related 

resources. 

A variety of career and job search books and other 

tools are available at branches throughout the city 

adults 

Employment Café 

Community agencies provide information on resumé 

critiquing, job postings and job search support. 

Centennial Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 1 pm 

Looking for a Job 

Get an overview of the library’s job hunting resources, 

including company and industry information and interview 

materials. Tours begin at the Business, Science and 

Technology Desk, 3rd floor. 


Job Searching on the Internet 

Put the invaluable resources of the World Wide Web to use 

in promoting yourself and finding work. 

Lillian H. Smith* April 14 10 am 

Employment Ontario 

An Employment Ontario Service Centre representative 

helps you get the training, skills and experience needed 

to achieve your career goals as well as connect you to 

employers. 

York Woods* April 17, May 15, June 19 1 pm 

Resumés That Get Results 

A representative from Centennial College Job Connect 

instructs you on how to create effective resumés and cover 

letters. Bring your resumé and cover letter for feedback 

and tips for improvement. 

Albert Campbell* April 18 2 pm 

The Gap Year Alternative, What You Need to Know 

A ‘gap year’ is a time away from normal routine, a time for 

you to experience personal growth through volunteerism, 

travel, and work. In this session, find out about the 

benefits and changing perceptions of taking a gap year 

and how it can help you find your passion. To register, call 

416-395-5613. 


TO career and job search 

resources online 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/jobhelp 

Careers in Food, Pharmaceuticals and Health Care 

An information session by the Academy of Applied 

Pharmaceutical Sciences for those looking to build their 

career in the food, pharmaceutical or health care-related 

fields. Find out what it takes to enter these industries and 

how you can overcome challenges. 

York Woods* April 20 1 pm 




CAREER & JOB SEARCH HELP 

Resumé, the Key to Success 

Find out what are the best ways to showcase your skills 

and experiences on your resumé. Program takes place in 

the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 


Networking When Searching for a Job 

Discover the various types of venues such as social media, 

you can use to build your network of contacts when 

looking for a job. 


Master Your Interview Technique 

A career recruiter talks about what it takes to pass a job 

interview successfully. 


Surfing for Success: Electronic Job Searching 

Maximize the Internet to access advertised as well as 

unadvertised job opportunities. Look at various job search 

websites and how to browse and apply for jobs online. 

Albert Campbell* May 23 2 pm 

Discover Your Right Career 

Explore career options and discover which would be a 

strong fit for you. Perform a career assessment to identify 

careers that match your interests and personality traits. 


TEENS 

Launch Into Future Training 

Build up your interview skills while meeting new friends 

along the way. 

Bridlewood April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29 4 pm 

Get A Job! Youth Employment Job Searching Tips 

Explore career options and get practical advice on how 

to get a job. Learn how to do a thorough job search and 

strengthen your networks at the same time. Stay after the 

workshop for one-on-one guidance. 

How far away does an animal 

have to be before you help? 

Malvern April 3 4:30 pm 

Teen Volunteer and Job Fair 

Learn how you can make a difference, earn your 

community service hours or get a part-time/summer job. 

Don Mills April 21 12 pm 



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CAREER & JOB SEARCH HELP 

COMPUTER & 

LIBRARY TRAINING 


Learn more about using 

computer applications, 

online resources and 

research databases. 

A computer training class taking place in one 

of Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres 

ADULTS 

Computer Training 

These popular programs are offered in most branches and Learning Centres across 

Toronto. For dates, times and locations, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in 

and speak to our staff. 

Move That Mouse 

Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills in this hands-on 

class. An introduction to skills required for all Internet 

courses. 

Email Made Easy 

Learn to use Web-based email services, set up a free email 

account and send your first message. 

Web Basics 

Explore the Internet using Web addresses and search 

engines. 

Web Basics II 

Improve your search techniques using search engines and 

the library’s website. Web Basics is the recommended 

prerequisite. 

Web Basics III 

Further refine your search techniques by using the 

advanced features of search engines such as Google, as 

well as the library website’s rich content. Web Basics II is 

the recommended prerequisite. 

Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse 

Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to 

the World Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with 

little or no Internet experience. 

Web Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web 

Learn to search the Internet. An introduction to the World 

Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with little or no 

Internet experience. 

Word Basics Part I: Create and Edit a File 

Learn to open Word, create a document and save a file. An 

introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 in two sessions. 

Word Basics II: Formatting 

Learn to use many of the options of Microsoft Word 2007 

to change the appearance of your document; in two 

sessions. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are required. 

Web 2.0: Wikis, Blogs, Flickr, YouTube and More 

Explore recent changes in creating and sharing information 

on the World Wide Web. Learn more about using 

computer applications, online resources and research 

databases. 

Toronto Public Library @ Your Fingertips 

Still looking for more? We also offer a variety of 

in-depth Web-surfing and e-content workshops. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/ 

computertraining 



COMPUTER & LIBRARY TRAINING 

DIGITAL 

DESIGN STUDIO 

Programs take place in the Learning Centre. 

To register, call 416-393-7209 (unless noted). 

Digital Design Studio Basics I: 

Scanning and Emailing 

Learn to scan documents and photos using Photoshop 

and email them as attachments, design business cards 

and letterheads. 

Toronto Reference April 3, 13, May 5, June 5 10 am 

Digital Design Studio Basics II: Websites 

Create a basic website with text, hyperlinks and photos 

using Dreamweaver. Required prerequisite: Digital 

Design Studio Basics I 

Toronto Reference April 10, 24, May 1, 7, June 12 10 am 

Digital Design Studio Basics III: Imaging 

Everything you need to know about digital photography 

using Photoshop. Learn about resolution and mega 

pixels for quality photos, as well as their safe storage. 

Toronto Reference April 16, May 8, June 8, 19 10 am 

Digital Design Studio Basics Drop In 

Explore the magic of Adobe Photoshop and 

Dreamweaver in this non-classroom setting, with staff 

available to help. Bring your digital photos and files. 

Toronto Reference April 11, May 16, June 6, 20 1 pm 

April 21, May 3 

10 am 

Library Training 

eBooks and eBook Readers 

Staff talk about the different eBook and eAudiobook 

collections available through the library, how to access 

them and download them to an eBook reader and other 

portable devices. 

Toronto Reference* April 4, 14, May 15, June 5 2 pm 

North York Central* May 15 7 pm 

Research Skills Part I 

An introduction to the library’s print collections and home 

page. Keyboarding skills required. Bring your library card. 

To register, call 416-393-7209. 

Toronto Reference April 11, May 9, June 6 10 am 

Gadgets: Our Favourite Devices and Apps 

Staff demonstrate iPad, iPhone, Kobo, Creative Zen and 

Nano, and introduce downloading books, music and 

movies. 


Downloading eBooks 

A demonstration on downloading and streaming eBooks to 

both desk top computers and mobile devices. To register, 

call 416-393-7209. 


Your City of Toronto on the Web 

Use the City of Toronto’s website to discover your 

neighbourhood. Find out about services, programs and 

special events. Learn to pay a bill or who your councillor is 

and much more. 


Powerpoint Basics 

Learn to create and edit presentations. Basic keyboarding 

and mouse skills required. 

Toronto Reference May 16 10 am 

Excel Basics 

Learn to create and edit spreadsheets. Basic keyboard and 

mouse skills required. Program takes place in the Learning 

Centre. To register, call 416-395-5674 (North York Central 

Library) or 416-393-7209 (Toronto Reference Library). 

North York Central April 13, 25, May 11, 29, June 14 1:45 pm 

June 23 

10 am 

Toronto Reference June 13 10 am 

iKit Expo 

In the market for an electronic device? Come and explore a 

handful of them and get a better sense of what works for 

you. 


Research Skills Part II 

Research strategies, including an overview of online 

journal and magazine articles. Keyboarding skills required. 

Bring your library card. To register, call 416-393-7209. 

Toronto Reference April 25, May 23, June 20 10 am 

Getting Familiar with Facebook 

A hands-on introduction to Facebook. 

S. Walter Stewart May 24 2 pm 



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culture, arts & 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Expand your horizons 

with concerts, exhibits, 

discussions and more. 

Keep Toronto Reading 

performance at Toronto 

Reference Library 

FEATURED PROGRAMS 

Big names. New experiences. Toronto Public Library’s cultural programs feature 

the artists, curators, entertainers and newsmakers you’d cross town to see. 

Whatever your interests, there’s a free event at the library for you. 

Keep TORONTO Reading 

Join us for a month-long celebration of books. 

Discuss this year’s One Book community read, Girls 

Fall Down by Maggie Helwig. Celebrate Canadian 

children’s books at our Book Bash Canadian 

Children's Literature Festival. Tell us what you are 

reading and where – at any library branch or online 

at keeptorontoreading.ca. See page 26. 

Thought Exchange 

Learn something new every day in these programs 

for the constantly curious. We cover everything 

from the ongoing tension in the Middle East to 

the chemistry of the banana. See pages 30-31 or 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/thoughtexchange. 

Cultural Celebrations 

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with our Asian 

Homelands festival throughout May. Then, learn 

about all things Aboriginal at our Aboriginal Culture 

and Heritage Teachings program in June. Also this 

Spring: Malcolm Gladwell on 50 years of Jamaican 

independence. See pages 28-29. 

TORONTO Comic Arts Festival 

Comics lover or just curious? See more than 300 

exhibitors and attend readings, workshops, art 

installations and signings – all free. See page 28 or 

torontocomics.com. 

Plus readings, lectures, workshops and 

more great programs at your branch. 


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CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY 

KEEP 

Heritage celebrations, exhibits and discussions. 

GREAT EVENTS 

Meet great authors, like Esi Edugyan, 

Lionel Shriver, Gabrielle Hamilton and 

David Gilmour. Discover the stories of your 

neighbourhood, come to workshops on 

everything from graffiti to photography, and 

bring the kids to BookBash, our celebration of 

children’s authors and illustrators. 

What Are You Reading Where? 

• Visit keeptorontoreading.ca to tell 

us what you’re reading where. Join the 

discussion on Twitter or Facebook, , or 

upload a mini book review to YouTube. 

• Visit your local branch, fill out a What 

are you reading where? sticker and 

post it on our Reader City walls. 

I’m reading 

in/at 

TORONTO 

READING 

FESTIVAL 2012 

April 1-30 

Toronto is a Reader City 

Help us celebrate the books and the city we love during the 

month of April. Tell us what you’re reading where at author 

readings, workshops, walking tours and events all around town. 

What 

are you reading 

Where 

? 

t o r o n t o p u b l i c l i b r a r y 

Everybody’s Reading One Book 

one 

Join our city-wide book club and read Girls Fall 

Down by Maggie Helwig. Check out our online 

COMMUNITY READ 2012 

reading guide, with discussion questions, an 

interactive map and related reading lists. Then join us for great events 

all across town. 

BOOK 

• Meet the author 

• Take a tour that brings the book’s 

settings to life – a guided ravine walk, or 

a nighttime tour of the PATH system 

• Come to public lectures at Ryerson 

University or University of Toronto 

• Enter our Hidden Toronto photo 

contest 

• Join the TTC One Book Club 

discussion from April 23 to 30. 

#OneBookTTC 

• Plus: Win dinner with Maggie for your book club 

at Canoe Restaurant. 

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CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

map 

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 

M USEUM+ A RTS PASS 

FAMILY SATURDAYS 

The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) lets anyone with a valid adult library 

card borrow a family pass to one of several Toronto museums for free. 

And now the museums are coming to the library! On Saturdays in 

May, libraries around the city will have crafts, games, artifacts and 

activities from Toronto’s top attractions. Programs last an hour, and 

suit kids 5–12 and their caregivers. 

Some branches require pre-registration. Call or visit the branch for more information. 

The MAP program is generously sponsored by 

Art Gallery of Ontario 

Create artwork inspired by Pablo Picasso. 

Sat. May 12, 10:30 am 

Annette Street 

Bata Shoe Museum 

Explore museum objects and hear the 

stories behind the shoes. Make your own 

shoe-shaped magnet craft. 

Sat. May 5, 11 am 

Danforth/Coxwell 


Leaside 

Black Creek Pioneer Village 

Help tease, card, and finger spin wool. 

Take home your own woolen bracelet. 

Sat. May 5, 10:30 am 

Parkdale 

Sat. May 19, 2 pm 

McGregor Park 

Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 

Bring your imagination and make an 

imaginative clay dragon. 


Sanderson 

Sat. May 26, 2:30 pm 

Richview 

Museum of Inuit Art 

Touch museum artifacts, play traditional 

Inuit games and make your own piece of 

art. 


Dufferin/St. Clair 


Don Mills 

Textile Museum of Canada 

Learn about how cloth is made. Make 

your own colourful bookmark. 


Maria A. Shchuka 


Guildwood 

Toronto Historic Museums: 

Scarborough Museum 

Take part in the Early Settler Experience. 

Enjoy games, toys, and stories as you 

discover Scarborough’s past. 


Victoria Village 

Toronto Historic Museums: 

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site 

Learn how kids lived and played a 

hundred years ago in Toronto. Create a 

take home craft. 


Gerrard/Ashdale 

Sat. May 12, 10:30 am 

Queen/Saulter 

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TORONTO COMIC ARTS 

FESTIVAL 

300+ Exhibitors * Readings * Workshops * Art Installations * Signings 

Toronto Public Library is proud to host the 2012 Toronto Comic Arts Festival. 

Illustration by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon. 

Gather with hundreds of cartoonists 

from around the world, including 

Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), Guy Delisle 

(Pyongyang), and Gabriel Bá and Fábio 

Moon (Daytripper). Celebrate the 20 th 

anniversary of Bone with its acclaimed 

creator Jeff Smith. 

Sat. May 5, 9 am – 5 pm 

Sun. May 6, 11 am – 5 pm 

Toronto Reference Library 

TCAF 2012 Opening Night Event 

Visit torontocomics.com for details. 

Fri. May 4, 7 pm 



JAMAICA 50 

Toronto Public Library and Jamaica 50’s Art and Literature Committee 

celebrate 50 years of Jamaica’s independence with an exciting series of 

literary and cultural events that showcase the creative excellence and 

contributions of Jamaican-Canadian writers. 

MALCOLM GLADWELL 

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (Blink, Outliers) 

on his work and his Jamaican heritage. With CBC’s 

Eleanor Wachtel. 

Mon. May 28, 7 pm 

Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon 

Free tickets required: torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon. 

OTHER AUTHOR EVENTS 

Peta-Gaye Nash 

Sat. April 14, 2 pm 

Maria A. Shchuka 

Mary Lou Soutar-Hynes, Jennifer 

Walcott and Quentin “Vercetty” 

Lindsay 

Mon. April 16, 7 pm 

Malvern 

Valerie Wint and Yvonne Blackwood 


Pape/Danforth 

Martin Mordecai 

Thurs. June 7, 7 pm 


Special Jamaica 50 Musical and 

Literary Gala 

Afua Cooper. Music by La Petite Musicale. 

Sat. June 9, 2 pm 

York Woods 

Fred Kennedy 

Thurs. June 14, 7 pm 

Parkdale 


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MAY 1–31 

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 

HOMELANDS FESTIVALS 

As part of the library’s annual Asian Heritage Month celebrations, 

eight branches across the city will feature Homelands Festivals, with 

dance, music, food, and stories. 

Chinese Homelands Festival 

Sat. May 5, Agincourt 

Sat. May 26, Sanderson 

South Asia Homelands Festival 

Sat. May 12, Gerrard/Ashdale 

Sat. May 26, Malvern 

West Asia Homelands Festival 

Sat. May 5, Cedarbrae 

Sat. May 19, Flemingdon Park 

East Asia Homelands Festival 

Sat. May 12, Downsview 

Sat. May 26, Lillian H. Smith 

PLUS A Night of Music, Dance & Poetry Celebrating 10 years 

of Asian Heritage 

Senator Vivienne Poy, who was instrumental in the designation of Asian 

Heritage Month in Canada a decade ago, will open this 10 th anniversary 

celebration. Enjoy an evening of traditional and contemporary Chinese 

music and dance by the Little Pear Garden Collective, Alice Ping Yee Ho 

and Ka Nin Chan and a poetry reading by Lien Chao. 

Thurs. May 10, 6:30 pm 

North York Central Library 

2012 ASIAN HERITAGE 

FILM FESTIVAL 

Featuring Canadian-made, 

Pan Asian films. 

Presented in 

partnership with 

The National Film Board. 

Talespinners animated tales (Roses 

Sing on New Snow; The Chinese 

Violin; Friends of Kwan Ming; From 

Far Away) Rated G 

• Wed. May 2, 4 pm, Goldhawk Park 

• Tue. May 8, 10 am, Jones 

• Wed. May 9, 10 am, Black Creek 

• Sat. May 12, 12 noon, Humberwood 

• Sat. May 12, 2 pm, Sanderson 

What Remains of Us 

Rated PG+ 

• Thur. May 10, 1 pm, 

Richview 

• Fri. May 11, 6 pm, 

Parkdale 

For all Asian Heritage Month programs, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/asianheritage. 

JUNE 1–30 

CELEBRATE ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND 

HERITAGE TEACHINGS 

Cricket and the 

Meaning of Life [has 

poster] Rated PG+ 

• Wed. May 16, 10 am, 

Black Creek 

• Wed. May 23, 2 pm, 

Goldhawk Park 

In collaboration with the Native 

Canadian Centre of Toronto, 

Toronto Public Library celebrates 

the largest Aboriginal community 

in Canada this June, with a 

series of workshops about native 

teachings, history, music, dance, 

games and more. 

Programs bring important messages 

from the First Nations, Inuit and Métis 

peoples. All programs are suitable for 

the whole family. 

To view all our programs, 

visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

aboriginalweek. 

Sleeping Tigers 

Rated PG+ 

• Wed. May 16, 

10:15 am, 

Evelyn Gregory 

RBC Foundation is proud to support Asian Heritage Month and 

Aboriginal Week at Toronto Public Library 



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THOUGHT EXCHANGE 

PROGRAMS FOR THE CONSTANTLY CURIOUS 

SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS @ THE LIBRARY 

Science Rendezvous is an annual festival that takes world-leading science 

to the streets. Experience hands-on science with Canada’s top researchers, 

from the chemistry of ice-cream to the physics of rock and roll. 

For Adults 

Find out how new drugs for cancer are 

developed, extract DNA from a banana, or 

learn about the transit of Venus and how 

to safely view it on June 5. 

With researchers from the Ontario Institute 

for Cancer Research, the Ontario Genomics 

Institute, Ontario Health Study and 

University of Toronto’s Dunlap Institute for 

Astronomy & Astrophysics. 

Sat. May 12, Noon 

Toronto Reference Library, Atrium 

TITANIC: 100TH ANNIVERSARY 

For All Ages 

Explore the wonders of science through 

hands-on activities — with volunteers 

from Let’s Talk Science. 

May 12, 2 pm 



Guildwood 

Locke 

Morningside 

Steeles 

For all Science Rendezvous events, go to sciencerendezvous.ca/2012. 

SHAKESPEARE: HIS 

PLAYS. OUR TIMES 

Shakespearean expert Dr. John 

Hartley discusses three timeless 

plays. 

Henry V 

Henry V caught the imagination of the 

Elizabethans. Was he a hero or a criminal? 

The debate still rages among supporters 

and critics. 

Wed. April 11, 6:30 pm 

Runnymede 

Fri. April 13, 2 pm 

Deer Park 

All’s Well That Ends Well 

With its dark, bitter wit and an unpleasant 

view of human relations, this is one of the 

“problem comedies.” 


Locke 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

This comedy evokes memories of holiday 

merriment, magic and madness. 


Mount Pleasant 

On April 14, 1912, the great ocean liner Titanic went down. Award winning writer Hugh 

Brewster discusses his new book, R.M.S. Titanic, which weaves the story of that fateful 

crossing with compelling portraits of the people on board. 



Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium 


Albert Campbell 


Port Union 


Danforth/Coxwell 




Except where noted, all programs are free 




@ THE REFERENCE LIBRARY 

All programs in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 

THE SOLO TRAVELER 

Janice Waugh talks about her 

adventures and her Solo Traveler blog. 

Her new book, The Solo Traveler’s 

Handbook, provides practical tips and 

encouragement for those seeking their 

own solo travel adventure. 






Riverdale 

GREAT BOOKS 

Mathematics Education: Are We 

Perpetrating a Fraud? 

Does the modern syllabus prepare 

students for our modern technological 

society? Professor Ed Barbeau discusses 

the role math will play in their lives. 


The Silvering Screen: Old Age and 

Disability in Cinema 

Dr. Sally Chivers explores how movies 

often link aging with disability and how 

the culture of youth leaves little room for 

positive images of the elderly in cinema. 

Tues. May 1, 1:30 pm 

Why The War of 1812 Still Matters 

Wayne Reeves, Toronto’s Chief Curator, 

Museum Services. 

Tues. June 12, 1 pm 

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 

The Middle East in Revolt 

The Arab Middle East is in the process 

of a historical transformation. Professor 

Sabah Alnasseri, from York University, on 

what you need to know to understand 

the issues. 

Fri. April 27, 1 pm 

The Roma: Europe’s Continuing 

Victims 

Professor Alan Davies discusses the 

Roma’s history of persecution and 

continuing hostility and neglect in the 

European Union. 


Cuba: What’s Going On and Where Is 

It Going? 

Is a private enterprise culture emerging in 

Cuba? Professor Dan Ondrack of Rotman 

School of Management discusses the crisis 

and contradictions in Cuba today. 


Discover four great books and hear why each is still relevant in our 

very modern world. 

Homer, The Iliad 

Professor Frederick Sweet, 

Continuing Studies, 

University of Toronto 

Fri. June 1, Noon 

Mount Pleasant 

Plato, The Republic 

Professor John Greenwood, 

Continuing Studies, 

University of Toronto 

Tues. June 5, Noon 



Auditorium 

William Shakespeare, 

Hamlet 

Professor Alan Ackerman, 

Drama and English 

departments, University of 

Toronto 

Wed. June 6, 6:30 pm 

Beaches 

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 

Herland 

Professor Ann Shteir, 

Women’s Studies & 

Humanities, York University 

Wed. June 13, Noon 

Palmerston 

YOU ARE HERE: 

PROVINCIAL PLAQUES AND 

THE WAR OF 1812 

Sam Wesley of the Ontario Heritage Trust 

examines how provincial plaques bring 

the people and events of the War of 1812 

to life. Presented with the North York 

Historical Society. 

Wed. May 23, 7:30 pm 

North York Central Library, Room 1 

PLUS MANY MORE EVENTS 

Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/ 

thoughtexchange for details. 




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APRIL — JUNE 

New books. Big ideas. 

join the conversation. 

Lionel Shriver 

The author of We Need to Talk 

about Kevin on her new novel, 

The New Republic. With Anne 

Kingston. 


Treehouse Talks 

Three topics x three speakers 

= 1,000 ideas. For details, visit 

treehousetalks.com. 

Fri. April 13, 6:30 pm 

Note: Cash bar reception starts at 5:30 pm. 

Globe Open House 

Abdallah Daar, Stephen Lewis, 

Samantha Nutt and others on the 

important issues facing global 

health in the coming years. 

Sat. April 28, 10 am – 4:30 pm 

Paid tickets required. See page 4 for details. 

June Callwood Lecture 

Stephen Lewis on the power 

of advocacy and the fight for 

social justice. 


Peter Carey 

The two-time Booker Prizewinning 

Australian writer on 

his new novel, The Chemistry 

of Tears. With CBC’s Michael 

Enright. 


Alan Taylor 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning 

historian and author of The Civil 

War of 1812 in conversation with 

TVO’s Steve Paikin. 

Wed. June 13, 7 pm 

Gabrielle Hamilton 

The celebrated New York chef 

on her memoir Blood, Bones 

& Butter. With The Cookbook 

Store’s Alison Fryer. 


Jeff Rubin 

The renowned economist and 

author on why the end of cheap 

oil means The End of Growth. 

With CBC Metro Morning Business 

Columnist Michael Hlinka. 


Antony Beevor 

The renowned military historian 

gives us his take on the Second 

World War. With broadcaster 

Brian Stewart. 


Toronto Star Short Story 

Contest Awards 

Come meet the winners of the 

2012 contest. 

Mon. April 23, 6 pm 

John Irving 

The bestselling author on his 

new novel, In One Person. With 

CBC’s Mary Hynes. 


Paid tickets required. See page 4 for details. 

Star Talks: Bonnie Brooks 

The Bay CEO on the chain’s 

remarkable turnaround and the 

future of retail in Canada. With 

Toronto Star’s Dana Flavelle. 


Malcolm Gladwell 

The bestselling author of 

Blink and Outliers celebrates 

50 years of Jamaica’s 

independence. With CBC’s 

Eleanor Wachtel. 


Join the conversation: 

#AppelSalon 

The Bar at the Appel Salon 

Join us for a drink. Cash bar 

reception one hour before events. 

Tickets are required for all Appel Salon events. 

Tickets are free and are available online at 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon, starting 

four weeks before the event. 

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon 

at the Toronto Reference Library 

789 Yonge Street (one block north of Bloor Street) 

Answerline: 416-393-7131 • salonprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca 

TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY



music 

Concerts, intimate performances and 

presentations on the magic of music. 

New Music 101: Contemporary Classical Music 

A four-part series that opens new perspectives on the 

world of contemporary classical music. Members of 

the Toronto New Music Alliance serve as your personal 

audio tour guides. Open discussion and live performance 

combine to both inform and inspire. Hosted by Robert 

Everett-Green, music critic for The Globe and Mail. Takes 

place in Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 

Toronto Reference Mondays, April 23-May 14 7 pm 

Ukulele Night 

David Newland of Roots Music Canada and the 

Corktown Ukulele Jam, shows you how to play. Bring 

your ukulele if you have one. Some ukuleles are 

available for use during the program. 


Orchestra Toronto Concerto Competition 

Audition Finals 

Canadian virtuosos age 23 and under compete for 

the 2012 Marta Hidy Prize, awarded by the Orchestra 

Toronto Concerto Competition. The Prize focuses on 

a different instrument each year, this year is the cello. 

Finalists perform a complete concerto. The winner 

receives a scholarship and will perform with Orchestra 

Toronto. To be a member of the audience, call 416-395- 

5639 to register. Takes place in the auditorium. 

Classical Guitar with David Sossa Fernandez 

Guitarist David Sossa Fernandez plays a classical guitar 

concert portraying the evolution of the guitar. He will 

showcase different styles, composers, countries and time 

periods. David comes to us from Columbia where he 

studied and taught guitar. Takes place in the auditorium. 

North York Central* May 17 7 pm 

Opera as a Popular Art Form: The Young Verdi 

Join Professor Hans de Groot for an illustrated 

presentation of the music of one of the most beloved 

composers of all time, Guiseppe Verdi. 


The Grandfather Drum 

Grandfather Drums are the heartbeat of the Aboriginal 

nation. In this Pow Wow presentation, experience 

the history of the connection of past and present-day 

teachings and the origin of the Big Drum. An Aboriginal 

Week celebration. 

Weston June 18 1 pm 

June 20 

6 pm 


naxos music 

Discover the world’s largest online music 

library, including thousands of complete 

CDs that can be streamed to your 

computer. 

Access for free with your library card. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/naxos



Culture 

Travel Talk 

Virtual visits to gardens of Britain and Ireland (April 3), 

Newfoundland (May 22), and Rome (June 26). 

Rexdale April 3, May 22, June 26 2 pm 

Travel the World by Cruises 

Presented by Louise Blazik, certified travel manager, in 

partnership with Journeysforthesoul and Travel College 

Canada. 

Spadina Road April 4 2 pm 

Orchardviewers 

Slide shows, films, music or author readings. Room 224. 

Northern District Thursdays, April 5-June 28 2 pm 

Armchair Travel 

Slide presentation with raconteur Irwin Patterson. 

Hillcrest April 20 1:30 pm 

Fantastic Pulp Show 

Features cover art of science fiction and fantasy, crime, 

sports and romance pulp magazines from the 1920s-1950s. 

Fee: $3 admission. A lecture on pulp cover art starts at 1:30 

pm in the Merril Collection reading room. 

Lillian H. Smith May 5 10 am-5 pm 

Roaming the Big Land 

Explore Canada and our diverse cuisines through the 

travels of author Terry Keenleyside. 

Downsview* May 10 1 pm 

Off the Beaten Trek in the Nepal Himalaya 

A slide show with Himalayan mountain guide Chris Beall. 

Don Mills June 29 2 pm 

Toronto Public Library Foundation gratefully 

acknowledges the enduring support of the Catherine 

and Maxwell Meighen Foundation for its support 

of Home Library Services and the Bookmobile 

Replacement Fund. 

Your Library. Vital to you. Vital to support. 

Donate to Toronto Public Library 

Foundation today. tplfoundation.ca 

Entertainment 

Movies at the Library 

Join us for classics, documentaries and new releases. Space 

is limited. Check with your branch to find out if tickets are 

required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 

minutes before the show. Call or visit us to find out what’s 

playing. 

S. Walter Stewart April 4, May 2 2 pm 

Beaches April 10, May 8, June 12 6 pm 

Taylor Memorial April 10, May 8, June 12 1:30 pm 

Sanderson April 11, May 9, June 13 5 pm 

Barbara Frum April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21 2 pm 

Deer Park April 12 2 pm 

Eglinton Square April 12, May 10, June 14 1:30 pm 

Richview April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21 1 pm 

Don Mills April 13, May 25, June 8 2 pm 


Morningside April 18, May 16, June 20 2 pm 

Gerrard/Ashdale April 19 6:30 pm 

Palmerston April 19, May 17, June 14 6 pm 

Bloor/Gladstone May 17 6 pm 

Tea and Entertainment 

Join us for a variety of films followed by refreshments. Visit 

the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department or call 

416-395-5639 for a listing of films. 

North York Central Fridays, April 13-June 29 2 pm 

Film Club 

All films are shown in the auditorium, with an informal 

discussion after film. 

North York Central April 16, May 14, June 11 6 pm 

Sherlock Holmes Double Feature 

Two vintage movies and a bonus short. Program takes 

place in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium. 


Getting Married in Renaissance Italy 

Professor Konrad Eisenbichler, Renaissance Studies at 

Victoria College, provides an understanding of what 

constituted a wedding in Renaissance Italy and its practices. 

Deer Park* April 26 6:30 pm 

Filipino Film Series 

Our first Filipino Film Series. Meet director, Romeo Candido 

as he discusses his production of Lolo’s Child (May 8). 

Brian Bantugan, an expert in Filipino cinema, facilitates a 

discussion on two classic Filipino films, Emir (May 22) and 

Baler (May 29). 

Barbara Frum* May 8, 22, 29 6 pm 





Film en francais 

Un après-midi au cinéma 

Le film sera suivi d’une discussion avec Marcelle Lean, 

directrice de Cinéfranco. 

North York Central 28 avril 2h 

TEENS 

Teen Flicks 

Drop in and enjoy a teen movie. 

Steeles April 13, May 4, June 8 4 pm 

Bloor/Gladstone April 16, May 14, June 11 4:30 pm 

S. Walter Stewart April 23, May 7, June 11 6 pm 

Downsview April 25, May 30, June 27 4 pm 

Jane/Sheppard April 26 5:30 pm 

Malvern April 27 6 pm 

Teen Coffee House 

Perform for a supportive audience! Read poems or stories, 

dance, sing, play an instrument or tell jokes. Share your 

talent or just come to applaud. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate 

and a relaxed coffee house vibe. Program takes place in 

Room 2/3. 


Anime Night 

Check out the latest manga and screen anime at the 

library. 

Albion May 2, June 6 6 pm 

KIDS & FAMILIES 

Movies Just for Kids 

New, popular and recently released movies for school-age 

children. Rated G. Space is limited. Check with your branch 

to find out if tickets are required for admission. Free tickets 

can be picked up 30 minutes before the show. Call or visit 

us to find out what’s playing. 

Weston April 5, May 3, June 7 4 pm 

Malvern April 6, May 4 10 am 

Albion April 7, May 5, June 2 2 pm 

Humber Summit April 7 2 pm 

York Woods April 7 1 pm 

Thorncliffe Fridays, April 13-29 4 pm 

Steeles April 14, June 9 11 am 

June 1, 29 

1:30 pm 

Perth/Dupont April 20 4 pm 


Flemingdon Park June 1 4 pm 

Morningside June 1 2 pm 

Swallowing Clouds: Dance and Literacy 

Professional dancers, musicians and authors guide you 

through an inspiring creative journey leading up to an 

exciting performance. 

Bloor/Gladstone* April 4, 5, 11, 12 4 pm 

Family Films 

Movies suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Space is 

limited. Check with your branch to find out if tickets are 

required for admission. Free tickets can be picked up 30 

minutes before the show. Call or visit us to find out what’s 

playing. 

Malvern April 6, May 4 10 am 

Parkdale Fridays, April 13, 20, May 4-18, June 1-29 6 pm 

Shakespeare for Kids 

Over five Saturdays, actors and teachers from the 

Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company lead kids ages 

7-12 through reading exercises and drama games that 

explore the world of magic, wizards and ghosts in some of 

Shakespeare’s greatest stories. 

Malvern* Saturdays, April 7-May 5 2 pm 

Sanderson* Saturdays, April 7-May 5 2 pm 

Morningside* Saturdays, April 7-May 5 10 am 

Victoria Village* Saturdays, April 7-May 5 10 am 

The Pirate and the Penguin 

A play for children in Grades 1-3, based on Patricia Storms’ 

book of the same title. With assistance from Guy Storms. 

High Park April 16 2 pm 

Family Night Puppet Show 

Based on a funny story by Robert Munsch. For age 4 and 

up. Free tickets available 30 minutes before the program. 

Long Branch May 1 7 pm 

Meet author L. M. Falcone 

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet L.M. Falcone in person, 

the award-winning author of such popular books as The 

Midnight Curse, The Devil and The Banshee and Me. 

York Woods May 9 10 am 

Fun with Puppets 

An afternoon with a puppet show and craft time. 

Gerrard/Ashdale May 31 4 pm 

Puppet Show 

Don Mills Library’s Youth Advisory Group performs a 

special puppet show for pre-school children. 

Don Mills June 16 11 am 



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community art 

Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring local artists at 14 branches throughout the city. 

For a complete listing of all art exhibits, go to torontopubliclibrary.ca/exhibits. 

APRIL 

Chinese Painting 

by Alicia Lau-Deng 

Fairview 

Courage 

Sensibilities 

by Kalsang Dolma 

2LipTulips 

by May Anne 

Benusis-Ferreira 

Woodside Square 

North York Central 

Flying 

by Rhonda de 

Beaupre 

Leaside 

Paintings 

by Denys 

Golemenkov 

Yorkville 

Wheelchair 

Serenade 

by Elaine Stewart 


Superheroicons 

by Claudio 

Ghirardo 

mimico Centennial 

Delisle Youth 

Gallery 

by Toronto teen 

artists 


Paintings 

by Monica 

Gutierrez 

Oakwood Village 

Library and Arts Centre 

mAY 

Photography 

by Nicholas Palin 

Deer Park 

Quilting 

by Jonanne Lynes 

Don mills 

Fiber Art 

by Juana Sleizer 

Paintings 

by Patricia 

Goldblatt 



Toronto Explored 

by Martin Franchi 

Richview 

Illustrations 

by Helder Faria 

Runnymede 

Fairview 

A Walk in the Park 

by Margaret Pring 

Pleasant View 

Paintings 

by Ben Stansfield 

Paintings 

by Susan Rosen 


Leaside 

mary of mud 

Creek 

by Caitlin Black 

Richview 

Pastels 

by Gwen Tooth 

Summer in 

Pointe-au-Baril 

by Cecile Gambin 



Dolls 

by Anna Kankel 

Runnymede

OSBORNE COLLECTION OF 

EARLY CHILDREN’S BOOkS 

at Lillian H. Smith Branch 

jUNE 

Under South 

African Skies 

by Andrew Oliver 

Don mills 

Luscious Fruits 

and Beautiful 

Flowers 

by Patricia Pollock 

Deer Park 

military Collection 

by Karen Grosman 

Fairview 

We Animals 

by Jo-Anne 

McArthur 

Leaside 

Various Work 

by Creative 

Village Studio 


Photography 

by Mark Tearle 

North York Central 

Untitled 

by Jake 

Hirsch-Allen 



In Bloom 

by Natalie 

Gorovoy 

Richview 

Scenes of High 

Park and Bloor 

West Village 

by Vernon Zator 

Runnymede 

Reclaiming my 

Toronto 

by Susan 

Molyneaux 


Time: Elusive, 

Intangible, 

Precious 

by Jay Charendoff 


Photography 

by Kelley Hurren 

Yorkville 

the world was 

all Before theM 

Celebrating a century of service to 

children at Toronto Public Library. 

Our librarians have brought children 

and books together for 100 years! A 

special exhibit about the early years 

of children’s services at Toronto Public 

Library, and the best-loved books 

through the decades. 

march 10–june 9 

Illustration: Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto 

Public Library by Dušan Petri či ć. 

Meet the Beetles 

The Colours of joy 

by Helen Burford 


Spiders, slugs, beetles and bugs all 

feature in this exhibition of children’s 

books that illustrate and explore the 

world of creepy-crawlies. Enjoy old and 

new favourites, such as: The Butterfly’s 

Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast, 

Charlotte’s Web, Nicholas Cricket, and 

Ladybug Garden. 

june 16–September 1 

Illustration by Richard Doyle for W. Allingham’s In 

Fairyland, London: Longmans, Green, Reader & Dyer, 

1870.

ESL & NEWCOMERS 

ESL & 

NEWCOMERS 


Find ESL classes, 

conversation circles and 

materials in your own 

language to help you get 

settled in your new home. 

Many quiet spaces are available 

for individual and group learning 

adults 

English Language 

Learning 

English Language Class 

Intermediate level. There is no daycare offered for this 

program. 

Sanderson Mondays, April 2-June 22 9:30 am 

Barbara Frum Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-12 9 am 

Brookbanks Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-June 28 1 pm 

Dawes Road Tuesday-Thursday, April 3-June 28 9:30 am 

Pleasant View Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-May 24 9:30 am 

English Conversation Circle 

Practise your conversation skills, make new friends and 

learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years 

of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to 

participate. This program is co-sponsored by community 

agencies and/or Citizenship & Immigration Canada. 

Centennial Mondays, April 2-June 25 10 am 

Albion April 2, June 25 4:30 pm 

Albert Campbell* Thursdays, April 5, 12-May 10, 24 6 pm 

Flemingdon Park* Thursdays, April 5-June 28 6:30 pm 

North York Central Wednesdays, April 11- June 27 6 pm 

Agincourt* Thursdays, May 17-June 28 6 pm 

Craft and English Conversation Circle 

Improve your English skills while learning a handicraft such 

as knitting or crochet. 

Gerrard/Ashdale Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 2 pm 




TOEFL Preparation Class 

This class helps you prepare for the Test of English as a 

Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You 

must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to 

join. Bring identification with address and proof of your 

status in Canada to the first class. Register at 5:30 pm in 

Room 1. 

North York Central Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-June 28 6 pm 

Advanced ESL Class 

Register in person or call 416-338-4300. 

York Woods Saturdays, April 7-June 23 9:30 am 

ESL Reading Circle 

Practise your English by reading with others from great 

books and sharing your ideas about them. 

Toronto Reference May 18, June 1, 15, 29 2 pm 

Settlement 

Business Communication Circle 

Improve your business communication skills and obtain 

knowledge of the Canadian workplace culture. Cosponsored 

with Microskills. 

Bridlewood Wednesdays, April 4-June 27 3 pm 

Canadian Border Services: Travelling to and Arriving 

in Canada 

A seminar by the Government of Canada for visitors, 

citizens, settlers and permanent residents. 

Gerrard/Ashdale* April 5 6:30 pm 





Income Tax Information Session 

Get information you need to complete your 2011 income 

tax return correctly. 

Flemingdon Park April 5 6:30 pm 

Housing Services 

Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services offers information 

on subsidized housing, landlord and tenant laws, rental or 

utility payment and apartment or room search. 

Flemingdon Park Fridays, April 6-June 29 10:30 am 

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation 

This class focuses on the Discover Canada study guide 

covering all topics in the citizenship guide, what it means 

to be a citizen, and what to expect from the test and how 

to prepare. 

Bridlewood Saturdays, April 7-May 26 10 am 


Citizenship Mentoring Circle 

A 10-session mentoring program for newcomers which 

covers all topics in the book, Discover Canada. Call 416-588- 

6288, Ext. 208 to register. 

Toronto Reference Tuesdays, April 10-June 12 6 pm 

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials 

Find out how to use evaluation reports for job searching 

and how to receive Canadian equivalencies for your 

international credentials. 

Toronto Reference April 11, June 6 1 pm 

Your Road to Employment 

Speed up your efforts by using the right tools and 

accessing the most useful resources available. 


Resumé Workshop 

Find out how to write a resumé and what information 

should and should not be included. 

Flemingdon Park May 8 4 pm 

Self Esteem Training 

Recognize your strengths and look at the causes of 

high and low self esteem. Register at the Newcomer 

Information Desk on the 1st floor. 


Cover Letter Workshop 

Create a cover letter tailored and personalized to the job 

position. Make your cover letter interesting and easy to 

read. 

Flemingdon Park May 15 4 pm 

Mentoring for Newcomers 

This mentoring program brings together skilled immigrants 

and established Canadian professionals in occupationspecific 

mentoring relationships. Find a mentor who can 

help you with insight, support and access to professional 

networks. 


material in your 

own language 

Explore more than 100 

languages available in our 

collections. 

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Interview Skills Workshop 

Learn interview do’s and don’ts. Prepare yourself for 

interview questions and find out how to make yourself 

stand out from the rest of the applicants. 

Flemingdon Park June 5 4 pm 

Culturelink Job Search Workshops 

A career counselor helps Permanent Residents, Convention 

Refugees or Live-In Caregivers with developing a 

professional resumé, cover letter and job interview 

techniques. Register in person or call 416-395-5613. 

Program takes place in Room 2/3. 

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Employer Expectations 

What do Canadian employers want? Learn how to bring 

value to the workplace as an employee. 

Toronto Reference June 13 1 pm 

Canadian Workplace Culture 

Educate yourself before your first day on the job. The ins 

and outs of the Canadian workplace environment. 

Toronto Reference June 20 1 pm 

ESL & Newcomer 

Programs in Other 

Languages 

English as a Second Language for Chinese 

Newcomers 

Beginner and mid-beginner levels for Cantonese and 

Mandarin speakers. In co-operation with Toronto District 

School Board. Drop in to register. 

Riverdale 

Monday-Friday, April 2-June 29 10 am or 12:30 pm 

TEENS 

Mandala & Learning for Newcomer Youth 

Use Mandala to practise your English skills, play games, 

sing songs, and tell stories about your community, culture 

and customs. Homework help is available. To register, call 

416-784-0920, Ext. 222. 

York Woods Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-June 28 1 pm 

Youth Drop-in 

Practise your English, make friends and have fun. 

Steeles Thursdays, April 5-June 28 4 pm 

Peer Tutoring Club 

Get help with your homework assignments or any other 

academic assistance from volunteer peer tutors and a 

youth worker. 

Parkdale Fridays, April 6-June 29 4 pm 

ESL Reading Club 

Join our ESL reading club and get a chance to read books 

and stories and discuss them with others. You’ll also learn 

about the online material for ESL learners available from 

the library. 

Fairview April 11, May 9, June 27 6 pm 

English Classes for Mandarin-Speaking Seniors 

Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic conversation classes in 

everyday English and information on Canadian culture for 

Mandarin-speaking seniors. Call 416-502-2323, Ext. 6224, to 

register. 

Hillcrest Wednesdays, April 4-June 27 1 pm 

Agincourt Fridays, April 13-June 29 10 am 

TO getting settled: 

• English Classes: Language classes and 

conversation circles for any age, not just for 

students. 

• ESL & Fun Programs for Kids: Reading programs 

and storytimes in English and other languages. 

• Job Training & Certification: Programs, resources 

and free computers to get online and use 

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Living in Toronto: Our library settlement workers 

can help you get started in Toronto and Canada. 

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HEALTH & 

WELLNESS 

GENEALOGY & HISTORY 

Participate in classes, 

workshops and lectures 

that explore a variety of 

ways to keep healthy in 

mind, body and spirit. 

Bellydancing at Woodside Square Branch 

adults 

Yoga and Meditation 

Hatha Yoga 

A 10-week yoga series with a certified yoga instructor with 

teaching experience in India. Fee: $100 for the series or $15 

for drop-in class. 

Annette Street* Mondays, April 2-June 18 10:30 am 

Movement is Life 

Come and learn about the importance of movement for 

both your brain and body and leave with some helpful tips 

and exercises to make movement part of your daily life 

Stress Management Through Restorative Meditation 

Learn simple meditation exercises to restore your sense of 

well-being and calm. Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket. 

Albert Campbell* April 21, May 19, June 16 11 am 

Main Street April 28, May 26, June 16 11 am 

Barbara Frum Wednesdays, June 6-27 6:30 pm 

Laughter Yoga 

See how laughter exercises and yoga breathing give you 

the health benefits of hearty laughter. Laughter exercises 

almost always lead to real laughter, especially when 

practised in a group. 

Barbara Frum* Wednesdays, May 2-June 13 2 pm 

Eatonville* April 2 2 pm 

Yoga for 50+ 

Introduces older adults to physical health exercises and 

light stretches. Each session focuses on a different health 

ailment affecting older adults. Bring a mat or towel. 

Barbara Frum* April 4, 18, 25, May 2 6:30 pm 

Sahaja Yoga Meditation 

Sahaja helps you to relax and manage physical, mental and 

emotional stress. 

New Toronto* Saturdays, April 7-June 23 10 am 

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Public Leaf is donating 30 cents to TPL Foundation 

for every TDOT311 app they sell. TDOT 311 is the first 

app ever to provide an on-the-go service for Toronto 

residents, businesses and visitors with improved 

accessibility to the growing 311 City Services. 

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 


Wellness Programs 

Type “O” Disorders 

Join Dr. Salima Manji, from Total Wellness Family 

Chiropractic Clinic, to learn how to prevent high blood 

pressure, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. 


Living and Learning with Baby 

Meet a Toronto Public Health nurse and other parents to 

talk about topics such as adjusting to parenthood, infant 

nutrition, growth and development, caring for a sick child, 

keeping your child safe and community resources. For 

parents with babies ages 6 weeks to 6 months. 

Weston* Mondays, April 16-May 14 1:30 pm 

Bikes and Books: Street Smarts and Bike Repair for 

the Novice 

Qualified bike mechanics offer maintenance tips on how 

to oil a chain, fix a flat and adjust brakes and the Street 

Smarts team from the Cyclists Union provide safety and 

security guidelines. Plus: free cycling maps and lots of 

books on bike repair you can borrow. In partnership with 

Toronto Cyclists Union. 

Jones* April 17 4-6 pm 

Danforth/Coxwell* April 21 11 am-1 pm 

High Park* April 28 2-4 pm 

Beaches* May 12 11 am-1 pm 

Albert Campbell* May 26 1-3 pm 

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Online 

Learn how to find reliable alternative health information 

on the Web. To register, call 416-393-7209. Program takes 

place in the Learning Centre. 


How to be Stress Free 

An interactive workshop presented by Monika Meulman 

of The Healing Muse. Learn the techniques of mindfulness, 

breath work and meditation to keep you healthy and 

stress free. 

Alderwood* April 23 7 pm 

Bed Bugs 

Toronto Public Health presents a workshop on how to 

effectively respond to the threat of bed bugs. From 

identifying bed bugs to inspection techniques, this 

workshop provides tips on what is needed to treat the 

infestation and prevent it from coming back. 

Eatonville* April 23 2 pm 

Cancer Screening 

WoodGreen Community Services presents a workshop on 

cancer screening. 

S. Walter Stewart April 24 2 pm 

Detoxification and Weight Management 

Get your weight in check for the summer. Learn about 

detoxification and other factors that influence weight gain 

and loss in this free information session with naturopathic 

doctor Yvonne Stiles. 

Alderwood* April 26 7 pm 

The Mitzvah Technique: Physical Solutions for Poor 

Posture, Tension and Stress 

Derived from the word ‘Mitzvah’ meaning a ‘good deed,' 

the Mitzvah Technique helps you to gently improve 

posture and mobility while reducing tension and stress 

during daily activities. The simple Mitzvah Technique 

exercises benefit all ages and fitness levels. 


Increase Your Internal Resistance to Stress 

Our modern lifestyles are much more stressful today than 

20 years ago. Come and learn effective strategies for both 

reducing negative stressors and for increasing our internal 

resistance to stress. 

Eatonville* May 2 6:30 pm 

Cycling and Toronto 

Explore the undiscovered cycling routes around Toronto 

while improving your fitness and making new friends. 

Come for this illustrated presentation and find out more, 

whether you are new to cycling, or very experienced. 

Cycling allows you to explore parts of Toronto that cars 

never see. So grab your helmet and get ready to roll. 

Pape/Danforth May 2 7 pm 

Understanding Your Health 

Each week a different health topic is discussed: cancer, 

diabetes, heart and stroke, memory and aging, Alzheimer’s 

Disease and stress management. 

Morningside* Thursdays, May 17-June 21 2 pm 

At Home Alone 

A fun, interactive workshop to help families prepare their 

10-14 year olds to be home alone safely. Presented by 

Toronto Public Health. 

Evelyn Gregory* April 23 6 pm 

Sanderson* May 12 10 am 

Pape/Danforth* May 26 2 pm 





HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Reliable Health Information on the Internet 

Find out how to tell if the health info you find online is 

reliable and which websites our librarians recommend. 

To register, call 416-393-7209. Program takes place in the 

Learning Centre. 


Nutrition 

Make healthy foods for your family, build skills for 

shopping and cooking and make new friends and share 

experiences. Gift certificates for healthy food are provided 

to those who complete the program. 

Agincourt* Wednesdays, June 6-27 10 am 

Decluttering Your Space and Mind 

Clear your mind and get a new perspective on personal 

space both inside and out. Learn some Zen ways to 

overcome being overwhelmed by clutter so you can work 

effectively. An energetic, interactive workshop on how to 

identify self delay and escape mechanisms, and how to use 

your mind to overcome stress. 

Programs in Chinese 

Wellness Program for Seniors 

A wellness program presented by St. Paul’s Community 

Services and Housing. 

Steeles* April 5, May 3, June 7 1 pm 

Diabetes Prevention 

Get information on how to prevent diabetes. 

Riverdale April 12 10:30 am 

Ontario Health Care System 

Get information on the health care system in Ontario. 

Riverdale June 8 10 am 


TEENS 

Health Databases for Teens 

Learn to search for health information using the library’s 

databases, including the Teen Health and Wellness: Real 

Life, Real Answers database. Bring your library card. 

York Woods* April 10 6 pm 

St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course 

Get your babysitting certificate. For ages 11-15. Fee: $45 

for materials and textbook. To register, call 416-967-4244 

and quote the course registration number 1-202631430. 

Palmerston* May 26 9 am 

Stress Relief Tournament 

Having trouble coping with life? Friends, relationships, 

school or work got you down? Take a break and come visit 

Barbara Frum’s Youth Advisory Group for our first ever 

Stress Relief Tournament. Play Wii, compete in relay races 

and have a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy snacks and prizes 

while we unwind and have fun. 

Barbara Frum June 2 2 pm 

Health & Wellness 




Honour with Books 

Looking for that 

perfect gift? 

• Mother’s Day • 

• Father’s Day • 

• Wedding • 

• Graduation • 

• Retirement • 

Give the gift of lifelong learning. Your donation to 

the Toronto Public Library Foundation Honour with 

Books program lets you give something special to the 

community while honouring those you love. 

To make a gift or for more information, call 416-393-7123 

or pick up an Honour with Books brochure at your 

local branch. 

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HISTORY & 

GENEALOGY 

GENEALOGY & HISTORY 

Explore local, Canadian or world 

history via programs and resources 

that make the connections for you. 

Canadian winter sports. A Ladies' Hockey Team 

ca. 1909. Toronto Public Library Special Collections 

Adults 

History 

Local History Talks 

Join us for talks on the history surrounding 

these neighbourhood communities. Authors are often 

guest speakers. 

High Park April 5 6:30 pm 


May 29 

7 pm 

Rexdale April 24 2 pm 

Northern District April 25, 30 7:30 pm 

Battle of Britain 

2012 marks the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 

the summer of 1940 over England. This decisive air battle 

was a major turning point in the Luftwafte’s efforts to gain 

air superiority before launching an invasion of England. 

Join Keith Hyde, aviation historian, as he discusses the key 

players on both sides, the aircraft, the technology involved, 

and the first major use of radar warning and control sector 

rooms as well as the major role Canadian airmen played in 

the Battle of Britain. 

Danforth/Coxwell April 25 7 pm 

Supermarine Spitfire 

The Vickers Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R.J. Mitchell 

with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, is one of the most 

famous stories in aviation history, coupling an untried 

airframe to the long history of Rolls-Royce in developing 

an advanced liquid cooled V-12 aero-engine. This program 

takes us back to the Jacques Schneider Seaplane Trophy 

races of 1929, when the Surpermarine S-6 advanced 

seaplane won the prize outright for England. 


Genealogy 

Going Back to Basics 

This course covers the basic resources used to find your 

family history: census collections, directories, churches, 

birth, marriage and death registers, land records and 

anything else of interest to participants. Co-sponsored by 

the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS). Fee: $66 ($60 OGS 

members.) Register with payment by mail to OGS Toronto 

Branch at least 14 days prior to program. For registration 

forms and course information, call 416-733-2608 or visit 

torontofamilyhistory.org. Program takes place in Room 2/3. 

North York Central Tuesdays, April 3-17 6:30 pm 

Advanced English Family History Research 

A four-day course focusing on the period 1700-1837. 

Use local and foreign resources to research vital events, 

parishes, pre-1841 population listings, pre-1858 inheritance 

records, and much more. Fee: $66 ($60 for OGS members.) 

Register with payment by mail to OGS Toronto Branch 

at least 14 days prior to program. For registration 

forms and course information, call 416-733-2608 or visit 

torontofamilyhistory.org. 

Toronto Reference April 18, 25, May 2, 9 6:15 pm 

A Day of Technology for Family Historians 

Finding information, organizing it and sharing our stories 

with others can be easier, more efficient and more effective 

when we know how to harness the power of technology. 

Co-sponsored by the Ontario Genealogical Society. Fee: $50 

($45 for OGS members.) Register with payment by mail to 

OGS Toronto Branch at least 14 days prior to program. For 

registration forms and course information, call 416-733- 

2608 or visit torontofamilyhistory.org. 

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HOBBIES, CRAFTS 

& GAMES 

Feed your fun side. Start 

with an inexpensive hobby, 

create art with professional 

artists or just relax with 

any of our other leisure 

activities. 

Goblins on Magic Bazaar, a display from one of 

many kids’ programs, St. James Town Branch 

Katrin Ray 

adults 

Hobbies 

Introduction to Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness 

Skills 

Whether you consider yourself an outdoor enthusiast or 

an urban dweller, worst-case scenarios can arise. Knowing 

some basic survival skills could mean the difference 

between life and death. Learn about skills that could one 

day save your life. 

Downsview April 19 1 pm 

Kelly’s Corner: Cooking for Kids 

Get tips on fun recipes and ways to introduce new foods to 

the young palate. 

Davenport May 29 7 pm 

Learn to Camp 

Discover the thrill and benefits of camping in your 

backyard or enjoying the outdoors at one of Ontario’s 

spectacular parks. A representative from Ontario Parks 

leads an interactive presentation on safe and fun camping 

in Ontario. Using multimedia, a hands-on demonstration 

of camping equipment followed by a question and answer 

period, this program in intended for adults, but children 

and teens are also welcome. 



Green green programs 

Get a jump on summer. Start your green home 

gardening Start a home projects project early or get or get involved involved an in an 

environmental program in in your neighbourhood. 

Gardening is for the Birds 

Cynthia Brown, Stewardship Coordinator for the Toronto 

and Region Conservation Authority, talks about how to 

strategically choose and arrange plants, feeders, nesting 

boxes and water sources to provide the essential elements 

of life for songbirds. 

Spadina Road April 12 7 pm 

Environmental Films Series 

Join local environment group Green 13 for films relating 

to the environment. 

Annette Street April 17, May 15, June 19 6:30 pm 

Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie 

A documentary in recognition of Earth Day. 

Gerrard/Ashdale April 19 6:30 pm 

Live Green 

What do the Hackledmesh Weaver, Round Goby and 

Silver-spotted Skipper have in common? They’re some 

of the creatures we share our fair city with. Live Green 

Toronto presents wildlife enthusiasts talking about the 

creatures that call Toronto home, including spiders, 

mammals, butterflies, reptiles and fish. 

Downsview April 26 1 pm 

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HOBBIES, CRAFTS & GAMES 

ask an expert 

Trained horticulturalists from Toronto 

Master Gardeners provide tips and 

advice to home gardeners. 

Low Maintenance Gardening 

A presentation on no-fuss trees, shrubs, ornamental 

grasses and perennials and tips on watering wisely, 

lawn care and groundcovers. 


Downview* May 17 1 pm 

Dufferin/St. Clair May 31 1:30 pm 

Sustainable Urban Gardening 

Change your practices to create a sustainable garden. 

See why we need to change our unsustainable practices 

and why using native plants is important. 

Mount Pleasant April 14 2 pm 

Gardening in the Shade 

Find out how to increase/decrease your existing shade, 

improve soil, create shade with trees, shrubs and vines, 

and choose the right plant for your conditions. 

Riverdale April 17 7 pm 

Danforth/Coxwell April 18 6:30 pm 

Mimico Centennial May 9 6:30 pm 

Organic City Gardening 

Topics to be covered include organic control of pests, 

weeds and disease. 

High Park April 25 6:45 pm 


Albert Campbell* May 15 6 pm 

Balcony and Terrace Gardening 

A master gardener discusses the importance and 

challenge of city gardens: selecting plants and types 

of containers; preparing containers; and maintenance 

issues. 


Fairview May 24 6 pm 

Gerrard/Ashdale May 26 11 am 

Crafts 

Knitting Club 

Share your interest in knitting and/or crochet. Whether 

you’re a beginner or a pro, drop in and spend some time 

with fellow crafters. All you need to bring is your knitting 

needles/crochet hooks and your favorite yarn. 

Cedarbrae Mondays, April 2-June 25 5 pm 

Albion Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 6 pm 

Taylor Memorial April 4, 18, May 2, 16, June 6, 20 1:30 pm 

Long Branch Thursdays, April 5-June 28 4:40 pm 

Port Union Saturdays, April 7-June 9 9:30 am 

Eatonville April 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 13, 27 6:30 pm 

Perth/Dupont Tuesdays, May 1-June 5 6:30 pm 

Call for Quilters 

Make a Victorian crazy quilt for the branch. No experience 

needed. 

Jones* Tuesdays, April 3-June 12 6:30 pm 

Reinventing Your Fabrics: An Introduction to Quilting 

Learn how to create your first mini quilt from start to 

finish. Skills acquired include how to piece, prepare, and 

hand quilt using batting, needles, threads, stencils and 

more. 

Barbara Frum* April 4, 18, 25, May 2 9:30 am 

Painting Mindscapes 

Explore the familiar through abstract watercolour and 

acrylic painting techniques. Experiment with surreal art 

that entices and transforms your mind. Join artist Asha and 

learn how to create Mindscapes. Art materials supplied. 

Lillian H. Smith* April 24 2 pm 


Origami for Adults 

Create origami figures out of paper. It’s fun and 

therapeutic. We’ll provide the paper and instruction. 

Queen/Saulter May 22 6 pm 

Watercolour Painting 

An introduction to watercolour painting for beginners, 

taught by Asha Rastogi. Materials provided. 

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Games 

Scrabble ® and Chess Club 

Join our club, meet new friends and have fun. 

Eatonville Fridays, April 6-June 29 2 pm 

Scrabble ® for Adults 

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games for all lovers of 

Scrabble ® . 

Albion Fridays, April 13-May 4 4 pm 

Morningside* June 13 2 pm 

TEENS 

Manga Advisory 

Sam Dizon shows you what’s new and exciting in the world 

of Manga. For ages 11-18. 

S. Walter Stewart* April 2 2 pm 

Chess in the Library 

Featuring casual chess, Blitz and CFC-rated games. 

Brookbanks* Saturdays, April 7-June 30 10 am 

Chess 

Improve your thinking and polish your chess playing skills 

with like-minded players. 


Arts and Crafts 

Explore your creative side. For school-age children. 

Rexdale June 1 1 pm 

Flemingdon Park* April 28 11 am 

Humber Summit May 12 2 pm 

Chess for Kids 

Open to beginners and experienced players ages 7-12. 

Downsview* Mondays, April 2-June 18 6:30 pm 

Fairview* Saturdays, April 7-May 26 2 pm 

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! 

Fun for children of all ages. 

High Park April 7 2 pm 

Woodview Park April 7 all day 

Family Night Talent Show 

Support your family member, friend or neighbour and 

enjoy their presentation. 

Humberwood April 17 6:30 pm 

Wii Game Afternoon 

For ages 6-12. 

Albion June 1 2 pm 

Fairview* Saturdays, April 7-May 26 2 pm 

York Woods* April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16, 30 2 pm 

Video Game Nights 

Join Malvern’s Youth Advisory Group for a night of fun and 

video games including games for Wii, PS3 and XBox 360. 

Malvern April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 14, 28 6:15 pm 

Card Making 

Make unique, funky greeting cards for any occasion! 

Fairview* April 28 2 pm 

Play Oware 

Meet other teens and have fun playing Oware, one of the 

world’s oldest board game. 

York Woods* April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9, 23 2 pm 

Origami Workshop 

Begin with easy folding and progress to more complex 

models to get a taste of what advanced origami is about. 

Fairview* May 26 2 pm 

WRITING WORKSHOPS 

Children ages 7–12 practise creative writing, 

learn to make books, or meet authors. Workshops 

are offered at seven branches. Call or visit us 

for program information and to register. 

• Albert Campbell 

• Alderwood 

• Don Mills 

• Downsview 

• Fairview 

• North York Central 

• Sanderson 

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bequest from long-time library lover Sophia Lucyk. 

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HOMEWORK HELP, 

LEADERSHIP & 

AFTER SCHOOL 

HOMEWORK HELP, LEADERSHIP & AFTER SCHOOL 

Get one-on-one help with 

homework, tips from pros 

on how to be a great leader 

and have fun with friends. 

After school programs and resources are available 

at many Toronto Public Library branches 

teens 

Homework Help 

Co-sponsored with North West Scarborough Youth Centre. 

Bridlewood Mondays, April 2-June 18 4 pm 

Eatonville Tuesdays, April 3-June 26 4 pm 

Homework Tutoring Newcomer Youth 

Get help with Math, English or Science. Free homework 

help for permanent residents or convention refugees ages 

13-24. To register, call 416-536-1234, Ext. 32 or 

416-536-1234, Ext. 26. 

College/Shaw Mondays, April 2-30 4 pm 

Leadership 

Toastmasters Youth Leadership 

Toastmasters helps you overcome your fear of public 

speaking with tips and tricks you can practice. Learn how 

to improve your leadership skills, organize your thoughts 

on paper and gain self-confidence too. For older children 

and teens ages 11 and up. 

Locke* Wednesdays, April 4-May 23 6 pm 

North York Central* Saturdays, April 14-June 9 10 am 




After School Programs 

Console Gaming 

School your opponents in a frenzy of pure awesomeness. 

Try out some recent titles or enjoy some old classics. 

Downsview* April 3, 17, May 1, 15, June 5 4 pm 

Pape/Danforth April 4, May 2, June 6 4 pm 

S. Walter Stewart April 13, 27, May 11, 18, June 8, 22 4 pm 

Flemingdon Park April 19, May 31, June 28 4 pm 

Bloor/Gladstone April 23, May 28, June 18 4:30 pm 

Dufferin/St.Clair May 24 4 pm 

Sock Monkey Making 

Make a sock monkey to use as a gift or donate to a good 

cause. Bring your own socks to create your sock monkey. 

For ages 12-19. 

Gerrard/Ashdale April 13 4 pm 

Card Making 

Make unique, funky greeting cards for any occasion! 

Mount Pleasant April 17, 24, May 15, 22 4 pm 

Streetfighter/Tekken 6 Tournament 

Four rounds, single elimination! 

Albion* April 25 5:30 pm 

Crafty Teens 

Come out and make something for your mom (yes, 

Mother’s Day is coming!) or for yourself. 




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DJ Workshop 

Join us as we mix, match, and scratch like a DJ with an 

introductory lesson by Off Centre DJ School. Learn the 

basic skills of being a DJ and try your hand at some of the 

techniques involved. For ages 13-19. 


Game On 

A night of game playing, challenges and fun. There will be 

board games, XBox 360 games and Wii games. 

Parkdale April 27, May 25, June 22 4 pm 

Nail Art 

Chat with friends and do your nails! Nail polish and 

accessories provided. 

Albion* April 30 4:30 pm 

Spelling Bee Challenge 

Challenge yourself in our spelling contest for ages 9-12. 

Jane/Sheppard* May 10 5 pm 

Yu Gi Oh! Tournament 

Bring your own deck, advanced format rules apply. Must 

register before 5:30 pm on the day of the tournament. 

Albion* May 16, June 27 6 pm 

Mature Gamerz Tournament 

For ages 13-19 with a library card or ID. Participants ages 

13-16 need their parents to sign a permission form to enter 

the tournament (available at the Information Desk.) 

Albion* May 17, June 28 5:30 pm 

The Art of Henna 

Learn about how Henna is used in different cultures, watch 

a demonstration on how to apply Henna tattoos, and get 

your very own Henna kit. 

Fairview* May 23 6 pm 

Friendship Bracelets 

Learn how to make yarn friendship bracelets. Materials 

provided. 

Albion May 28, June 4 4:30 pm 

Ductigami 

Duct tape can be made into nearly anything - ties, belts, 

wallets, roses, bags. Make a gift for Fathers’ Day or just 

something for yourself. 

Dance Party! 

We’re having a Wii and Kinect dance party to celebrate the 

start of summer. Come out and shake your groove thing 

along with Just Dance, Dance Challenge and The Michael 

Jackson Experience. 



Arts and Crafts 

Explore your creative side. For school-age children. 

Albion Mondays, April 2-June 25 5:30 pm 

Rexdale Tuesdays, April 3-May 22 4 pm 

Dawes Road April 5 6 pm 

Flemingdon Park* April 20 4 pm 

Weston April 26, May 17, June 21 4 pm 

Gerrard/Ashdale May 7, 18, June 11 4 pm 

Steeles May 11, June 15 4 pm 

Xbox Challenge 

Challenge your friends and test your skills. For ages 9-12. 

Free tickets needed for Dawes Road, available a half hour 

before program. 

Jane/Sheppard* April 12 5 pm 

Dawes Road April 25, May 23, June 27 5:30 pm 

Board Games 

Join us for some good old fashioned board game fun for 

ages 7-13. 

Dawes Road April 13, 27, May 11, 25, June 8 4 pm 

Pre-teen Art Club 

Design and create intricate works of art. For ages 10-13. 

Albion April 17, May 15, June 12 6:30 pm 

Friendship Circle 

Come meet new friends and have fun. For ages 10-12. 

Centennial Tuesdays, April 17-June 5 4 pm 

Toronto Bingo 

Bingo with a Toronto twist. Have fun and at the same time 

learn about the city we live in. 

Rexdale April 27 4 pm 





READING PROGRAMS 

& STORYTIMES 

READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES 

Discover the joy of 

reading in librarian-led 

classes and workshops. 

Enjoying a performance at 

Albert Campbell Branch 

kids & families 

For dates, times and locations of programs near you, go to 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs or call your branch. Some 

branches have limited space and require pre-registration. 

Baby Time 

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies 

from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. 

Toddler Time 

Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 19 months to 

3 years with their parents or caregivers. 

Preschool Time 

Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 3-5 years with 

their parents or caregivers. 

Family Time 

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and 

under with their parents or caregivers. 

Storytimes 

These programs are for children birth to five 

years old and their parents or caregivers. 

They encourage a lifelong love of reading, 

build reading readiness in children, and 

show parents and caregivers how to help 

their child get ready for reading. 

Pyjama Time 

Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 

age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. 

To find out more about our Ready for Reading 

programs and services, visit 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/readyforreading 



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Spring is Here 

Stories and other activities to celebrate the coming of 

spring, for children and their parents and caregivers. 


Parliament Street Wednesdays, April 4-25 2 pm 

Albion May 19 2 pm 

Saturday Stories 

Bring the whole family and drop in for stories, songs, 

rhymes, games and more. 

Albion April 7-June 30 11 am 

Bloor/Gladstone April 7-June 30 10 am 

Parkdale April 7-June 30 10:30 am 

S. Walter Stewart April 7-June 30 10:30 am 

Reading Circle for Kids 

Drop in for fun reading activities with local youth 

volunteers. 

Bridlewood Saturdays, April 7-June 16 1:30 pm 

Library-licious 

A little bit of everything: stories, games, simple crafts and 

other surprises. Something deliciously different happens 

every week. All ages are welcome. Drop-in. 

York Woods Saturdays, April 14-June 30 11 am 

Dinosaur Day 

Celebrate all things Dinosaur with games, activities, crafts 

and stories. 

Don’t Let the Pigeon! 

Join in the fun with the silly Pigeon as we share Pigeon 

stories, crafts and activities. 

Gerrard/Ashdale May 16 4 pm 

Lego Party 

Create buildings, castles and robots. Bring your friends and 

your imagination. For children ages 6-12. 

Albion June 16 2 pm 

Celebrate Dad 

Listen to stories, songs and rhymes and then make a nice 

craft for Father’s Day. 

Wychwood June 14 7 pm 

Bridlewood June 16 3:30 pm 

Humber Summit June 16 2 pm 

Albion June 16 11 am 

Woodview Park June 16 2 pm 

Downsview* June 16 11 am 

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom 

Celebrate all things that go zoom with games, activities, 

crafts and stories. 

Gerrard/Ashdale June 21 4 pm 

Salute to Summer 

Stories for children from birth to age 6. 

Wychwood June 21 10:30 am 


Piggy’s Party 

Little piggy stories, songs and rhymes for children age 6 

and under, with their parents and caregivers. 

Wychwood April 27 2:30 pm 

Magic or Mischief? 

A story and a Toy Theatre presentation to celebrate the 

200th anniversary of the Brothers Grimm. In partnership 

with the Federation of European Storytelling. 

Lillian H. Smith April 30 2 pm 

Mother’s Day Storytime 

Celebrate how wonderful your mummy is with stories, 

songs and rhymes. 

St. Lawrence May 5 2 pm 

Wychwood May 11 2:30 pm 

Albion May 12 11 am 

Bridlewood May 12 3:30 pm 

Downsview* May 12 11 am 

Woodview Park May 12 2 pm 

Reading Programs & 

Storytimes in Other 

Languages 

French Family Time 

Stories, songs, rhymes in French for children age 5 and 

under. 

Don Mills June 2, 9 11 am 

Persian Storytime 

Children are invited to enjoy stories and songs in Farsi. 

Fairview* Monday, April 2-May 14 7 pm 

Chinese Storytime 

Children are invited to enjoy stories and songs in Mandarin. 

Fairview* Thursdays, April 12-May 17 6:45 pm 





100 YEARS 

of Children’s Services 

It was 100 years ago this year that Toronto Public Library hired Lillian H. Smith, the first professionally trained children’s librarian 

in the British Empire. By the time Smith retired, Toronto children’s libraries were in 16 branches, 30 schools and two settlement 

houses, and Boys and Girls House stood as the first library in the British Empire devoted to children. Many things have changed 

since then, but the library still focuses on the same important children’s services that Smith advocated back in her day: promoting 

the joy of reading, helping young students succeed at school, and providing children and their families with spaces in which to 

play, learn and thrive. 

This spring, Toronto Public Library is celebrating 100 Years of Children’s Services with great books 

and exciting events. For more info check out torontopubliclibrary.ca/100yearsforkids 

C.1940 C.1960 C.1980 

C.2000

storytelling 

music 

writing & 

illustrating 

great kids’ 

authors 

Philippa Dowding Ted Staunton 

Andrew Larsen Richard Scrimger 

Aubrey Davis Jeremy Tankard and more 

puppet 

shows 

Come join 

some of Canada’s 

best known children’s 

authors and illustrators 

bookbash 

Canadian Children’s Literature Festival 

Saturday, April 21, 2012 • 12:30 – 4pm • Northern District Branch • 40 Orchard View Blvd 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookbash 

Media sponsor 

Made possible by: 

Muller Scholastic Endowment Fund 

for Canadian Children’s Literature

Kids belong at the library. 

There’s a lot to check out! 

There’s an endless variety of things to 

do and discover for every age. 

Lots to read, hear & see 

Books in different languages, 

magazines, comics and manga 

too! We have DVDs, music, 

audiobooks and book kits. 

Call Dial-A-Story 

(416-395-5400) to listen 

to stories, or go online at 

kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary. 

ca to Hear-A-Story. 

Get connected 

Download kids’ books, videos 

and music to your computer, mp3 

player or eBook reader. For fun 

and games online, visit kidsspace. 

torontopubliclibrary.ca, the library’s 

website just for kids. 

Study spaces, staff & 

stuff to help you learn 

Find materials for projects 

and other school work. Visit 

a branch for quiet study or to 

join a homework club. 

Fun things to do 

Arts & crafts, author and 

illustrator visits, drama 

workshops, cartooning, 

magic shows, movies, writing 

and reading programs. 

For more information about all the library has for kids, come 

into your local branch, visit us at kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca 

or call us at 416-393-7131.

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2 Queen’s Quay 

3 Swansea Plaza 

4 Mabelle 

5 Willowridge 

6 Martinway Plaza 

7 Braeburn 

8 North Kipling 

9 Driftwood 

Community Centre 

10 Needle Firway 

11 Firgrove 

12 Concourse Plaza 

13 Wycliffe 

14 Yonge Village 

15 Bayview Cummer 

Plaza 

16 Brahms 

17 Nymark Plaza 

18 Glamorgan 

19 Scarborough Town 

Centre 

20 Morningside Heights 

21 Oakridge 


22 St. Andrews 

23 Sheppard Plaza 

24 Bathurst Manor 

Plaza 

25 Lawrence Heights 


26 Caledon Village 

27 Chetta Place 

28 Martha Eaton Way 

29 Mount Dennis 

30 Scarborough Village 

31 Midland Danforth 

32 Metro Hall 

For Bookmobile 

schedule, see 

page 61. 


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F/1 Agincourt 416-396-8943 155 Bonis Ave. 

M1T 3W6 

F/3 Albert Campbell 416-396-8890 496 Birchmount Rd. 

M1K 1N8 

A/1 Albion 416-394-5170 1515 Albion Rd. 

M9V 1B2 

A/4 Alderwood 416-394-5310 2 Orianna Dr. 

M8W 4Y1 

C/2 Amesbury Park 416-395-5420 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. 

M6L 1A8 

C/3 Annette Street 416-393-7692 145 Annette St. 

M6P 1P3 

D/2 Armour Heights 416-395-5430 2140 Avenue Rd. 

M5M 4M7 

D/2 Barbara Frum 416-395-5440 20 Covington Rd. 

M6A 3C1 

D/1 Bayview 416-395-5460 Bayview Village Shopping Centre 

2901 Bayview Ave. M2K 1E6 

E/4 Beaches 416-393-7703 2161 Queen St. E. 

M4L 1J1 

G/2 Bendale 416-396-8910 1515 Danforth Rd. 

M1J 1H5 

B/2 Black Creek 416-395-5470 North York Sheridan Mall 

1700 Wilson Ave. M3L 1B2 

C/3 Bloor/Gladstone 416-393-7674 1101 Bloor St. W. 

M6H 1M7 

B/3 Brentwood 416-394-5240 36 Brentwood Rd. N. 

M8X 2B5 

F/1 Bridlewood 416-396-8960 Bridlewood Mall 

2900 Warden Ave. M1W 2S8 

E/2 Brookbanks 416-395-5480 210 Brookbanks Dr. 

M3A 2T8 

G/1 Burrows Hall 416-396-8740 1081 Progress Ave. 

M1B 5Z6 

G/2 Cedarbrae 416-396-8850 545 Markham Rd. 

M1H 2A1 

D/1 Centennial 416-395-5490 578 Finch Ave. W. 

M2R 1N7 

D/4 City Hall 416-393-7650 Nathan Phillips Square 

100 Queen St. W. M5H 2N3 

G/3 Cliffcrest 416-396-8916 Cliffcrest Plaza 

3017 Kingston Rd. M1M 1P1 

C/4 College/Shaw 416-393-7668 766 College St. 

M6G 1C4 

E/3 Danforth/Coxwell 416-393-7783 1675 Danforth Ave. 

M4C 5P2 

C/3 Davenport 416-393-7732 1246 Shaw St. 

M6G 3P1 

E/3 Dawes Road 416-396-3820 416 Dawes Rd. 

M4B 2E8 

D/3 Deer Park 416-393-7657 40 St. Clair Ave. E. 

M4T 1M9 

E/2 Don Mills 416-395-5710 888 Lawrence Ave. E. 

M3C 1P6 

C/2 Downsview 416-395-5720 2793 Keele St. 

M3M 2G3 

C/3 Dufferin/St. Clair 416-393-7712 1625 Dufferin St. 

M6H 3L9 

A/3 Eatonville 416-394-5270 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. 

M9B 2B1 

F/3 Eglinton Square 416-396-8920 Eglinton Square Mall, 1 Eglinton 

Square, Unit 126 M1L 2K1 

A/3 Elmbrook Park 416-394-5290 2 Elmbrook Cres. 

M9C 5B4 

C/3 Evelyn Gregory 416-394-1006 120 Trowell Ave. 

M6M 1L7 

E/1 Fairview 416-395-5750 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 

M2J 4S4 

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Mon-Thur 9-8:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; *Sun 1:30-5 

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Fri & Sat 9-5 

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E/3 Flemingdon Park 416-395-5820 29 St. Dennis Dr. 

M3C 3J3 

D/3 Forest Hill 416-393-7706 700 Eglinton Ave. W. 

M5N 1B9 

E/4 Gerrard/Ashdale 416-393-7717 1432 Gerrard St. E. 

M4L 1Z6 

G/1 Goldhawk Park 416-396-8964 295 Alton Towers Circle 

M1V 4P1 

G/3 Guildwood 416-396-8872 Guildwood Plaza 

123 Guildwood Parkway M1E 4V2 

C/4 High Park 416-393-7671 228 Roncesvalles Ave. 

M6R 2L7 

H/2 Highland Creek 416-396-8876 3550 Ellesmere Rd. 

M1C 3Z2 

E/1 Hillcrest 416-395-5830 5801 Leslie St. 

M2H 1J8 

B/4 Humber Bay 416-394-5300 200 Park Lawn Rd. 

M8Y 3J1 

B/1 Humber Summit 416-395-5840 2990 Islington Ave. 

M9L 2K6 

A/1 Humberwood 416-394-5210 850 Humberwood Blvd. 

M9W 7A6 

B/3 Jane/Dundas 416-394-1014 620 Jane St. 

M6S 4A6 

B/1 Jane/Sheppard 416-395-5966 1906 Sheppard Ave. W. 

M3L 1Y7 

E/4 Jones 416-393-7715 118 Jones Ave. 

M4M 2Z9 

F/3 Kennedy/Eglinton 416-396-8924 Liberty Square Shopping Plaza 

2380 Eglinton Ave. E. M1K 2P3 

D/3 Leaside 416-396-3835 165 McRae Dr. 

M4G 1S8 

D/4 Lillian H. Smith 

416-393-7746 239 College St. 

M5T 1R5 

Merril Collection of Science Fiction, 416-393-7748 

Speculation & Fantasy (Reference) 

Osborne Collection of Early 416-393-7753 

Children’s Books (Reference) 

D/2 Locke 416-393-7730 3083 Yonge St. 

M4N 2K7 

A/4 Long Branch 416-394-5320 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 

M8W 1N6 

E/4 Main Street 416-393-7700 137 Main St. 

M4E 2V9 

G/1 Malvern 416-396-8969 30 Sewells Rd. 

M1B 3G5 

C/3 Maria A. Shchuka 416-394-1000 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. 

M6E 2H4 

F/2 Maryvale 416-396-8931 Parkway Mall 

85 Ellesmere Rd. M1R 4B9 

F/2 McGregor Park 416-396-8935 2219 Lawrence Ave. E. 

M1P 2P5 

B/4 Mimico Centennial 416-394-5330 47 Station Rd. 

M8V 2R1 

H/2 Morningside 416-396-8881 4279 Lawrence Ave. E. 

M1E 2S8 

B/3 Mount Dennis 416-394-1008 1123 Weston Rd. 

M6N 3S3 

D/3 Mount Pleasant 416-393-7737 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 

M4S 2M5 

A/4 New Toronto 416-394-5350 110 Eleventh St. 

M8V 3G5 

D/1 North York Central Library 416-395-5535 

TTY 416-395-5596 

5120 Yonge St. 

M2N 5N9 


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D/2 Northern District 416-393-7610 40 Orchard View Blvd. 

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416-394-1040 341 Oakwood Ave. 

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C/3 Palmerston 416-393-7680 560 Palmerston Ave. 

M6G 2P7 

E/3 Pape/Danforth 416-393-7727 701 Pape Ave. 

M4K 3S6 

C/4 Parkdale 416-393-7686 1303 Queen St. W. 

M6K 1L6 

D/4 Parliament Street 416-393-7663 269 Gerrard St. E. 

M5A 2G6 

C/3 Perth/Dupont 416-393-7677 1589 Dupont St. 

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H/2 Port Union 416-396-8885 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. 

M1C 3B2 

D/4 Queen/Saulter 416-393-7723 765 Queen St. E. 

M4M 1H3 

A/1 Rexdale 416-394-5200 2243 Kipling Ave. 

M9W 4L5 

B/2 Richview 416-394-5120 1806 Islington Ave. 

M9P 3N3 

D/4 Riverdale 416-393-7720 370 Broadview Ave. 

M4K 2M8 

B/3 Runnymede 416-393-7697 2178 Bloor St. W. 

M6S 1M8 

E/3 S. Walter Stewart 416-396-3975 170 Memorial Park Ave. 

M4J 2K5 

C/3 St. Clair/Silverthorn 416-393-7709 1748 St. Clair Ave. W. 

M6N 1J3 

D/4 St. James Town 416-393-7744 495 Sherbourne St. 

M4X 1K7 

D/4 St. Lawrence 416-393-7655 171 Front St. E. 

M5A 4H3 

D/4 Sanderson 416-393-7653 327 Bathurst St. 

M5T 1J1 

D/3 Spadina Road 416-393-7666 10 Spadina Rd. 

M5R 2S7 

F/1 Steeles 416-396-8975 Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza 

375 Bamburgh Circle M1W 3Y1 

B/4 Swansea Memorial 416-393-7695 95 Lavinia Ave. 

M6S 3H9 

F/3 Taylor Memorial 416-396-8939 1440 Kingston Rd. 

M1N 1R3 

E/3 Thorncliffe 416-396-3865 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. 

M4H 1J7 

E/3 Todmorden Room 416-396-3875 1081½ Pape Ave. (at Torrens) 

M4K 3W6 

D/3 Toronto Reference Library 416-395-5577 

TTY 416-393-7100 

789 Yonge St. 

M4W 2G8 

F/2 Victoria Village 416-395-5950 184 Sloane Ave. 

M4A 2C4 

B/2 Weston 416-394-1016 2 King St. 

M9N 1K9 

G/1 Woodside Square 416-396-8979 Woodside Square Mall 

1571 Sandhurst Circle M1V 1V2 

B/1 Woodview Park 416-395-5960 16 Bradstock Rd. 

M9M 1M8 

D/3 Wychwood 416-393-7683 1431 Bathurst St. 

M5R 3J2 

C/1 York Woods 416-395-5980 1785 Finch Ave. W. 

M3N 1M6 

D/3 Yorkville 416-393-7660 22 Yorkville Ave. 

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Stop Map Bookmobile Stop Locations Address Stop Times Bookmobile No. 

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

2 C/4 Queen's Quay 545 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (OMNI television parking lot, 

Bathurst St. & Queen's Quay W.) 

3 B/4 Swansea Plaza (north side of Ormskirk Ave., east of the South 

Kingsway) 

Fridays, weekly, 6:15-7:45 pm 1 

Saturdays, weekly, 2:30-4 pm 1 

4 A/3 Mabelle 49 Mabelle Ave. (Dundas & Islington Aves.) Fridays, bi-weekly, Apr. 20, May 4, 

June 1, 15, 29; 3-4:30 pm 

5 A/2 Willowridge 44 Willowridge Rd. (Eglinton Ave. W. & Highway 27) Fridays, bi-weekly, Apr. 13, 27, May 11, 25, 

June 8, 22; 3-4:30 pm 

1 

1 

6 A/2 Martinway Plaza 415 The Westway (at Martingrove Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 6-7:30 pm 1 

7 B/1 Braeburn 75 Tandridge Cres. (Albion Rd. & Islington Ave.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 1 

8 A/1 North Kipling 2 Rowntree Rd. (North Kipling Community Centre 

parking lot, Kipling Ave. & Albion Rd.) 

Thursdays, Apr. 5, 19, May 3, 17, 31, 

June 4, 28; 3-4:30 pm 

9 B/1 Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane St. (at Driftwood Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 2:30-4:30 pm 1 

10 B/1 Needle Fir Way 5 Needle Fir Way (at Firgrove Cres.) Mondays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 

11 B/1 Firgrove 1 Dune Grassway (Jane St. & Sheppard Ave.) Wednesdays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 

12 C/1 Concourse Plaza 1085 Steeles Ave. W. (at Carpenter Rd., southwest 

corner) 

13 D/1 Wycliffe 6255 Bathurst St. (at Greenwin Village Rd., northeast 

corner) 

Mondays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 

Tuesdays, weekly, 6:15-8 pm 2 

14 D/1 Yonge Village 20 Tangreen Crt. (at Steeles Ave.W.) Saturdays, weekly, 2-4 pm 2 

15 D/1 Bayview Cummer Plaza 3292 Bayview Ave. (at Cummer Ave., northeast 

corner) 

Fridays, weekly, 10:30 am-12 noon 2 

16 E/1 Brahms Brahms Ave. (at Finch Ave., northeast corner) Fridays, weekly, 3:15-4:45 pm 2 

17 E/1 Nymark Plaza 4857 Leslie St. (at Nymark Ave., northeast corner) Wednesdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 25, May 9, 23, 

June 6, 20; 6:30-7:30 pm 

18 F/2 Glamorgan 120 Dundalk Dr. (at Antrim Cres.) Thursdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 

19 G/2 Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr. (Ellesmere & McCowan Aves. 

northeast corner) 

Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 12, 26, 

May 10, 24, June 7, 21; 6-7:30 pm 

20 G/1 Morningside Heights Morningside Ave. and Oasis Blvd. Mondays, weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 1 

21 F/3 Oakridge Community Centre 63 Pharmacy Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.) Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 5, 19, 

May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28; 5:30-7 pm 

22 D/2 St. Andrews 53 The Links Rd. (at Lord Seaton Rd.) Tuesdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 3, 17, 

May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26; 11 am-12:30 pm 

23 C/1 Sheppard Plaza 630 Sheppard Ave. W. (plaza parking lot, Sheppard 

Ave. W. & Bathurst St.) 

24 C/1 Bathurst Manor Plaza 221 Wilmington Ave (at Overbrook Pl northeast 

corner) 

Wednesdays, weekly; 10:30 am-12:30 pm 1 

Mondays, weekly, 6-8 pm 2 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

25 C/2 Lawrence Heights Community 

Centre 

5 Replin Rd. (Allen Expressway & Lawrence Ave. W.) Wednesdays, weekly, 3-4:30 pm 2 

26 C/2 Caledon Village 100 Lotherton Pathway (at Caledonia Rd.) Tuesdays, weekly, 3-4:45 pm 2 

27 B/2 Chetta Place Near Kingsview Village School, Kipling Ave. & Dixon 

Dr. 

28 C/2 Martha Eaton Way 15 Martha Eaton Way (Trethewey Dr. & Black Creek 

Rd.) 

29 B/3 Mount Dennis 1050 Weston Road (Weston Rd. and Dennis Ave., 

Royal Canadian Legion parking lot) 

30 G/3 Scarborough Village Markington Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton Ave. 

E. & Markham Rd. southeast corner) 

31 F/3 Midland Danforth Greystone Plaza parking lot (Danforth Rd. & 

Greystone Walk) 

Thursdays, bi-weekly, Apr. 12, 26, 

May 10, 24, June 7, 21; 3-4:30 pm 

Saturdays, weekly, 10:30 am-12:15 pm 2 

Thursdays, weekly, 11 am-12 noon 1 

Mondays, weekly, 5:30-7 pm 1 

Mondays, weekly, 1:30-2:30 pm 1 

1 

32 D/4 Metro Hall Wellington & John Sts. Thursdays, weekly, 11:30 am-1 pm 2 

See a map of stop locations on pages 56-57. 


61

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES 


Accessibility Services 

at Toronto Public Library 

The library strives to provide all Torontonians with free and 

equitable access to our collections, services, programs and 

branches — regardless of age, illness or physical disability. 

A BRANCH NEAR YOU 

With branches across Toronto, we are always close by. 

Order materials online and have them sent to your nearest 

branch for you or a family member to pick up. Most 

branches are wheelchair accessible, some have assistive 

listening devices and all provide reading aids such as hand 

magnifiers and computer screen magnification software. 

To find out which branch has what, go to 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/branchequipment. 

To request Sign Language interpretation for 

library programs you wish to attend in person, 

ask at your local branch or call TTY 

416-393-7100 to book. A minimum of two 

weeks notice is required. 

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With our Bookmobile and Home Library Service. The 

Bookmobile is our library branch on-the-go, equipped with 

a wheelchair lift. 

For stops, see page 61 or call 416-395-5560. 

If you are unable to come to the library for more than 

three months due to age, illness or disability, Home Library 

Service can select items that meet your interests and 

deliver them right to your door for free. 

Home Library Service 416-395-5557 

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Many of our library events are now posted on our website 

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home. If your child can’t make it into a library for storytime 

programs, listen to Dial-A-Story or Hear-A-Story anytime. 

Dial-A-Story 416-395-5400 

Hear-A-Story 

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• Digitized collections 

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for information and registering you for programs. If you 

use a TTY telephone, register your TTY number at your 

local library and the library’s TTY will call you about your 

Holds and Overdues. 

Our Centre for People with Disabilities can provide you 

with books, magazines and information on a wide range 

of disability issues. 

Centre for People with Disabilities 

at Toronto Reference Library 

416-393-7099 • 416-393-7100 TTY 

QUESTIONS? 

torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility 

Answerline 

416-393-7131 or 416-393-7030 TTY 

This and other library publications can be provided in 

alternative formats upon request. 


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Including: Esi Edugyan · Michel Tremblay · Gail Bowen · Holger Petersen 

Michele Landsberg · Nahlah Ayed · David Gilmour · Adria Vasil 

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