What's On, September - Toronto Public Library

READING PROGRAMS & STORYTIMES
Reading Programs
& Storytimes in Other
Languages
Hola Niños
Spanish for children.
Mimico Centennial Saturdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 15 10:30 am
L'Incroyable Monde de Philippe / Philippe’s Incredible
World
Viens découvrir le merveilleux monde qui tentoure, en
compagnie de lirremplaçable Philippe qui adore chanter,
lire des histoires, et rigoler. Ce programme est en français.
Pour les enfants de moins de 5 ans.
Discover the wonderful world around you in the company
of Phillippe who loves to sing, read stories and laugh. This
program is in French. For age 5 and under.
S. Walter Stewart Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 10 am
Persian Storytimes
Children enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in Farsi. For
ages 4-8. Program takes place in Children’s Program Room.
Fairview* September 19, 26, 7 pm
October 3, 17, 24, 31
Chinese Storytimes
Children listen to stories, songs in Mandarin. For ages 4-8.
Program takes place in Children’s Program Room.
Fairview* Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27 6:45 pm
Cantonese Storytimes
Children enjoy rhymes, stories and songs in Cantonese.
Woodside Square* Fridays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28 10 am
Journée communautaire familiale
Le Centre francophone de Toronto et la Bibliothèque
de Toronto vous invite à venir découvrir l'ensemble
des services offerts en français pour la famille. Jeux et
activitées pour les enfants seront aussi offerts. Pour tout
renseignement, contacter Georgette au 416-922-2672
poste 238.
S. Walter Stewart 24 septembre 10:30h
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Heure de conte pour jeune enfants /French
Storytime for Young Children
Les enfants de 4 à 6 ans pourront s'amuser en écoutant des
histoires et des chansons en français.
Children ages 4-6 enjoy stories in French.
Fairview* Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 8 6:45 pm
Heure de conte pour les enfants plus âgés /French
Storytime for Older Children
Les enfants de 7 à 10 ans pourront s'amuser en écoutant
des histoires et des chansons en français.
Children ages 7-10 enjoy stories and songs in French.
Fairview* Nov. 15, 22, 29 6:45 pm
We’re adding programs all the time.
Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs
to find out what’s new.
leading to reading
Kids get one-on-one help with reading,
writing or homework.
For children in Grades 1–6
who can communicate in English.
Program offered at select branches.
For more information about
Leading To Reading and where to pick up
an application to register, go to
torontopubliclibrary.ca/leadingtoreading
SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
54 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register.
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ADULTS
The Medieval Muslim World's Forgotten
Contributions to Medical Science
Dr. Aliya Khan, Professor of Clinical Medicine at McMaster
University, talks about the scientists and thinkers of the
medieval Islamic world during Europe’s Dark Ages of the
eighth and ninth centuries.
Northern Elms September 27 7 pm
Under the Midnight Sun: The Adventure of
Astronomy from Antarctica
Juan Soler, PhD student at University of Toronto’s
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, tells the story
of BLAST-Pol, the balloon-borne telescope launched last
December from Antarctica.
Weston September 29 7 pm
Advances in the Sciences
Scientist Linda Tu, instructor at University of Toronto's
Academy of Lifelong Learning, presents three lectures:
Cosmos: From tiny particles to the stars (October 19),
Earth: The amazing place we call home (October 26), Life:
Frontiers in understanding how humans tick (November 2).
Mimico Centennial Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 6:25 pm
2012: From Garbled Science to Death from the Skies
Popular doomsday scenarios predict the world will end
December 21, 2012. Kelly Lepo, PhD candidate at University
of Toronto’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics,
explains why you shouldn't believe everything you read
on the Internet, and why the astronomy behind these
scenarios is confused.
Danforth/Coxwell October 19 6:30 pm
Locke October 20 7 pm
Annette Street October 25 7 pm
High Park November 16 6:30 pm
Riverdale November 17 7 pm
Expand your mind and
learn more about the world
around you in a variety of
lectures and discussions.
THOUGHT EXCHANGE
2011 is the International Year of Chemistry.
Chemists Have Solutions
Dr. Robert Morris describes pivotal moments in
research, the role of chemistry in everyday life, and the
future of chemistry. Program takes place in the Atrium.
Toronto Reference September 14 6:30 pm
The Chemistry of Sex, Drugs and the Brain
Professor William J. Pietro discusses how nerve
cells communicate in the human brain through
chemical messengers and how molecules designed
to mimic these natural substances can be used to
treat depression, schizophrenia, and psychosexual
dysfunction. Programs takes place in the Elizabeth
Beeton Auditorium.
Toronto Reference October 26 6:30 pm
Generic vs. Brand Name Drugs
Professor Edward Lee Ruff discusses government
regulatory specifications, production costs and patent
issues. Programs takes place in the Elizabeth Beeton
Auditorium.
Toronto Reference November 9 6:30 pm
For more Thought Exchange programs, see pages 24-25.