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inspiring connections Services â—? Programs â—? Special Events July/August 2018

Summer Clubs for all ages & interests Click JOIN IN to register online at bramptonlibrary.ca or visit any branch for assistance.

One Book One Brampton Winner announced August 17 at the 3rd annual After Hours Book Bash (19+)

Award-winning Newcomer Bus Tour Returns (p. 19)

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Services ● Programs ● Special Events July/August 2018

Brampton Library Branches

Chinguacousy (Civic Centre) 150 Central Park Drive Brampton, ON L6T 1B4

Mount Pleasant Village 100 Commuter Drive Brampton, ON L7A 0G2

Cyril Clark 20 Loafer’s Lake Lane Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9

South Fletcher’s 500 Ray Lawson Blvd Brampton, ON L6Y 5B3

Four Corners 65 Queen Street East Brampton, ON L6W 3L6

Springdale 10705 Bramalea Road Brampton, ON L6R 0C1

Gore Meadows 10150 The Gore Road Brampton, ON L6P 0A6

Early Years 2 Middle Years 6 Teens 10 General Interest 12

Lifelong Learning 12

Love of Reading & Writing 13 Technology 14 Newcomers 18

About Our Programs All programs are free! Everyone is welcome to drop in, unless registration is required, as noted.

Some programs require free tickets to be picked up 30 minutes before the program starts. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Regular Operating Hours Monday to Thursday 10am – 9pm

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Friday 10am – 6pm

Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 1 – 5pm

Please note: Schedules are subject to change without notice. Check our Calendar of Events at bramptonlibrary.ca for the most up-to-date programming information.

Branch Closures Sunday, July 1 Monday, July 2 Monday, August 6

Canada Day All Branches Closed Civic Holiday

Summer is an especially good season for those of us who love to read. The longer days and slower pace give us a chance to catch up on some of the books that we've been saving on our reading lists.

Summer's here - find yourself a lounge, pour a long, cool drink and tuck into a good book.

In our library branches, summer comes alive with many unique programs, activities and a summer club that is just right for you – register online for Brampton Brain Game, Teen Summer Reading Club, or Adult Summer Reading Club directly from our website homepage.

Brampton Brain Game, our exciting club for children ages 0-12, includes TD Summer Reading Club and adds opportunities to play and explore. We’ll ensure that your school-age children keep learning and having fun!

Teen Summer Reading Club targets 13-17 year olds – Zombies and Escape Rooms, anyone?

And why should kids have all the fun? The Adult Summer Reading Club is already in full swing and will wrap up with the announcement of the One Book One Brampton winner at our After Hours Book Bash on August 17 at Springdale, our newest branch. It's a great evening and I invite you all to join us.

Rebecca Raven, CEO Brampton Library chieflib@bramptonlibrary.ca 905.793.4636 x74312

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Early Years

Early Years

Early Years

Introduce your littlest ones to our programs that build a love of reading.

Programs for Birth-5 years

Brampton Library is pleased to partner with local EarlyON Child and Family Centres to support early learning and school readiness. Parents and caregivers, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult for the duration of all of these programs.

Baby Playtime

Mother Goose Parents and children learn rhymes, songs and stories. Children improve language and preliteracy skills.

Birth-18 months

Birth-18 months

Alphabet Bingo

French Storytime Birth-6 years

Parents explore early learning activities with their babies and network with other caregivers.

We’ll read, sing, and play while we learn the alphabet! Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Join us for this children's storytime, en français!

Books, rhymes and songs will be share in French.

Thursdays Chinguacousy

Thursdays Aug 18

Baby Songs & Stories

3-5 years

Jul 4; Aug 1 Cyril Clark 11-11:45am Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Four Corners 10:30-11:15am Jul 10, 25; Aug 7, 22 Gore Meadows 10:30-11:15am Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 30 Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 South Fletcher’s 2-2:45pm Jul 18; Aug 7, 30 Chinguacousy 3-4pm

Baby Storytime Birth-18 months

It's never too early to read, sing and play to promote healthy brain development. Earn a stamp towards a FREE BOOK each time you attend Baby Storytime. Registration required.* Mondays Springdale 10:30-11am Tuesdays South Fletcher’s 10:15-10:45am Thursdays Gore Meadows 10:30-11am

Mount Pleasant Village 11-11:30am Fridays Chinguacousy 11-11:30am

Family Storytime Birth-6 years

Let's get every child ready to read! Bring your whole family to this interactive storytime, where we'll share some of our favourite songs and play together to promote early learning. Everyone is welcome.

Mondays Chinguacousy 6:30-7pm

Cyril Clark 6:30-7pm

Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Tuesdays Four Corners 10:15-10:45am Chinguacousy 1:30-2pm

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7pm

Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm

(not available Jul 3)

(not available Aug 1, 15)

(not available Jul 4)

(not available Aug 18)

Wednesdays Chinguacousy

11-11:30am

Springdale 6:30-7pm

South Fletcher’s 6:30-7pm Saturdays

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South Fletcher’s

10:30-11am

Chinguacousy 11-11:30am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Gore Meadows 11-11:30am (not available Jul 21)

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Gore Meadows Four Corners

6:30-7pm 2:30-3pm

Little Engineers 3-5 years

We've got STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for preschoolers. They just may become the astronauts, inventors and scientists of the future!

Mondays

Gore Meadows

2-2:45pm

South Fletcher’s

2-2:45pm

Tuesdays

(not available Jul 2, Aug 6, 27)

(not available Jul 12, 26, Aug 9, 23)

Mount Pleasant Village 10:30-11:15am (not available Jul 3, 24, Aug 28)

Cyril Clark

11-11:45am

(not available Jul 3, Aug 21, 28)

Springdale 2-2:45pm

(not available Jul 3, 17, Aug 28)

(not available Jul 5, 19, Aug 2, 16)

Thursdays

Four Corners

10:30-11:15am

Also available at Chinguacousy on Jul 3, 26; Aug 15 from 3-3:45pm.

Movers and Shakers 18 months-3 years

Let's get moving! Toddlers and their grownups are invited to join us to read, sing and play to learn. Earn a stamp toward a FREE BOOK to take home each time you attend Movers and Shakers. Registration required.* Tuesdays

Gore Meadows

10:30-11am

Wednesdays Gore Meadows

10:30-11am

A special program for babies and their favourite adults. It's never too early to read, sing and play to promote healthy brain development.

1-2:30pm

Family Time at Four Corners Branch Birth-6 years

Free play, songs, story, movement and creative time are all involved in this program that encourages children to share with each other and their parents/caregivers.

Fridays

Four Corners

Mount Pleasant Village 10-11:30am

Read and Play

Birth-18 months

Wednesdays Chinguacousy

Fridays

10-11:15am

(not available on long weekends & holidays)

Birth-5 years

Brampton Library and EarlyON staff partner to offer an interactive Circle Time with stories, songs and open-ended play activities.

Mondays Chinguacousy 10:30am-12pm

Four Corners 10-11am

Toddler Mother Goose 18 months-3 years

Parents and children learn rhymes, songs and stories. Children improve language and preliteracy skills.

Fridays

Gore Meadows

10-11am

Family Time at Mount Pleasant Village

Toddler Move and Groove

Parents and caregivers bring little ones to engage in play activities that support children’s social, emotional and learning development. Staff facilitates a group time with songs & stories.

Sing, dance, move and experience the musical world around us! In this program, we explore a variety of musical instruments and music, both traditional and non-traditional.

Tuesdays Saturdays

Tuesdays Chinguacousy 10:30am-12pm

Birth-6 years

Mount Pleasant Village 3:30-5:30pm Mount Pleasant Village 10am-12pm

18 months-3 years

Special thanks to our Early Years partners:

(not available Jul 10; Aug 7, 14)

(not available Jul 25; Aug 22)

(not available Aug 23, 30)

Thursdays

1-2:30pm

Join us for a party to celebrate reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. We'll share stories, sing songs, and meet a special visitor! Your child will love this journey! Ask for your chart in any of our branches.

Mount Pleasant Village 11-11:30am South Fletcher’s 10:15-10:45am Chinguacousy 11-11:30am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am

Aug 14 Aug 16 Aug 18

Springdale 11-11:30am

Gore Meadows Chinguacousy South Fletcher’s

10:30-11:30am 2-3pm 10:30-11:30am

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Brampton Brain Game 0-12 years

New for 2018: read, play, explore this summer with the Brampton Brain Game! Enjoy challenges that encourage children to read and continue to learn over the summer months, participate in STEM programs and discover all that our city has to offer.

Teen Summer Reading Club 13-19 years

Complete online challenges, log the books you read and join our programs at the Library this summer.

There are chances to win one of these grand prizes: • • • •

A Samsung Galaxy tablet Beats by Dre headphones Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 camera and accessories $200 Indigo gift card

We also have weekly prize draws all summer long!

Join before July 1 to be automatically entered into our early bird draw for two tickets to Wet 'n' Wild Toronto or two tickets to Canada's Wonderland!

Adult Summer Reading Club

Clubs for all ages & interests at Brampton Library!

19+ years

Don’t let the kids have all the fun this summer!

Explore new reads and interests with Adult Summer Reading Club 2018. Log books and attend programs to win weekly prizes and be entered into our grand prize draw for 1 of 3 $250 gift certificates to local stores and attractions.

June 1 – September 2, 2018

Register at bramptonlibrary.ca

AFTER HOURS dults r a ly o F BOOK BASH 19+ on Friday, August 17 6-8:30 p.m.

Springdale Branch 10705 Bramalea Road

Meet with local authors, have your handwriting analyzed, learn how to line dance and much more...

• Light refreshments will be served • One Book One Brampton winner will be revealed • Second annual Local Authors Showcase will be unveiled

Thank you to our community! Once again, local businesses and organizations have shown their support for literacy and lifelong learning by providing incentives for readers who join our summer clubs.

We extend our thanks to the Brampton Real Estate Board (BREB) for generously donating all of our grand prizes, and Aerosports Trampoline, Canada's Wonderland, Cineplex, City of Brampton, CN TOWER/LA TOUR CN, Glow Zone 360, JellyBeenz, Kumon, Laser Quest, Ripley's Aquarium, Spin Master and Wet'N'Wild, for donating our weekly prizes.

Dress code: casual elegance

Middle Years

Middle Years

Middle Years 100 Cup Challenge All Ages

What can you build with 100 cups? Visit the library for a series of cup stacking challenges.

Jul 4, 25; Aug 22 Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm Jul 11; Aug 8 Four Corners 10:30-11:30am Jul 12 Springdale 2-3pm Jul 17; Aug 9, 29 Chinguacousy 3-4pm Jul 18; Aug 15 Cyril Clark 11am-12pm Aug 10 South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Aug 21 Gore Meadows 2-3pm Aug 30 Four Corners 2-3pm

Ancient Engineering

6-12 years

Hey Brampton Brain Game members, join other kids to talk about what you're reading, complete challenges, and have fun!

Mondays Four Corners 2-3pm Springdale 6-7pm Tuesdays Cyril Clark (not available Jul 3) 2-3pm Wednesdays South Fletcher’s 2-3pm

(not available Jul 4, Aug 29)

(not available Jul 5)

Thursdays

Mount Pleasant Village 5:30-6:30pm

Fridays Gore Meadows Saturdays Chinguacousy

2-3pm 3-4pm

(not available Jul 7)

Launch Parties All Ages

Join us to celebrate the start of summer break.

We'll have fun activities to help you get started on those Brampton Brain Game challenges!

Jul 3 Cyril Clark 2-3:30pm

Mount Pleasant Village 4-5:30pm Springdale 6-7:30pm

Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Jul 4 South Fletcher’s 6:30-8pm Jul 6 Four Corners 2-3pm Jul 7 Chinguacousy 3-4:30pm

6-12 years

How did humans build giant structures without modern technology? Take the ancient engineer challenge to move a brick with simple machines.

Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 5; Aug 16 Four Corners Jul 11 Mount Pleasant Village Jul 16 Cyril Clark Jul 19; Aug 23 South Fletcher’s Jul 21; Aug 25 South Fletcher’s Jul 24; Aug 1, 21 Chinguacousy Aug 7 Gore Meadows Aug 18 Springdale

2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm 3-4:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm

Befriending Bees and Butterflies 6+ years (accompanied by adult)

Did you know that there are over 700 native species of pollinators in Canada? Learn their importance in our local communities at this interactive presentation. Receive wildflower seeds and a small habitat feature for your backyard! This program is suitable for families with children age 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 18 Aug 15

DIY Digital Memory Game

Bingo with library flair - a favourite! Join us for this fun, entertaining program!

Get started with breadboards, LED lights and jumper cables to build an electronic memory game. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

6-12 years

Programs for 6-12 years

Cranium Club

Book Bingo

Gore Meadows Chinguacousy

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

Mondays Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm Chinguacousy 3-4pm Wednesdays Four Corners 2-3pm Thursdays Gore Meadows 2-3pm Fridays Cyril Clark 2-3pm Springdale 2-3pm Also available at South Fletcher's on Jul 4, 20; Aug 3, 17 from 2-3pm

Bully B.R.A.V.E.

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Jul 5 Jul 10 Jul 12 Jul 26 Aug 9 Aug 13 Aug 21

Mount Pleasant Village Gore Meadows Chinguacousy Four Corners Springdale Cyril Clark South Fletcher’s

2:30-4pm 2-3:30pm 3-4:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm

9-12 years

Fun Family Magic Show

Bully B.R.A.V.E. provides practical tools for students to use their body language and tone of voice to set boundaries. Join us for a one hour workshop and empower your kids to stand up for themselves and others. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Bring the family to be amazed and entertained

by Wij the Magician on Saturday July 21st.

Free tickets are available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 9 Jul 21 Jul 31 Aug 16

Springdale Four Corners Gore Meadows Cyril Clark

2-3pm 2-3pm 7-8pm 7-8pm

Days of Medieval Knights 6-12 years

Learn all about medieval knights and armour with our friends from Blackthorn Productions. Be transported back in time to witness a medieval combat. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 28

Cyril Clark

2-3:30pm

Dig into Geology!

6-8 years

Discover how cool rocks are with hands-on experiments. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 4; Aug 1, 29 Four Corners 10:30-11:30am Jul 5, 25; Aug 14 Chinguacousy 3-4pm Jul 11; Aug 8 Cyril Clark 11am-12pm Jul 13 South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Jul 17 Gore Meadows 2-3pm Jul 26 Springdale 2-3pm Aug 2, 23 Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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9-12 years

All Ages

Jul 21

Chinguacousy Gore Meadows

2-2:45pm 11-11:45am

Kids' Audio Studio Orientation 8-12 years

A required introduction to available equipment and software and an explanation of guidelines for studio use.

Fridays Chinguacousy

3-4:30pm

LEGO® Mania 6-12 years

Imagine, build, create! Engineer your very own creation, meet other LEGO® fans and work together to create a masterpiece.

Tuesdays

Springdale 6:30-7:30pm South Fletcher’s 6:30-8pm (not available Aug 21)

Wednesdays Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Thursdays Cyril Clark 2-3pm Saturdays Chinguacousy 3-4pm

Sundays Jul 8, 14, 22, 28 Jul 8; Aug 19 Jul 18; Aug 15 Aug 1, 29 Aug 5, 11, 19, 25 Aug 23

(not available July 15, 29; Aug 12, 26)

Four Corners

2-3pm

Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm

South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Four Corners 10:30-11:30am Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm Springdale 2-3pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register. bramptonlibrary.ca

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Middle Years

Middle Years

Ready, Set, Read!

Space Lander Mission

Spin! Pop! Boom!

Ready, Set, Read is offered in partnership with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board for children in Grades 1-3 and their parents/ caregivers. The program offers engaging read aloud sessions once a week for six weeks, with a focus on reading comprehension strategies.

Children will be provided with book lists tailored to their specific reading level.

Build a spacecraft that ensures an astronaut's safe landing on Mars. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

On Monday July 9th, come to see this thrilling performance that will explore a combination of chemistry and physics. Be amazed by a Genie Out of a Bottle, a Giant Foam Snake and more!

Free tickets available 30 minutes before the program starts.

6-9 years

Mondays Tuesdays

6-12 years

Four Corners (Jul 9-Aug 20) 5-6pm South Fletcher’s 5:30-6:30pm (Jul 3-Aug 7)

Wednesdays Chinguacousy 5:30-6:30pm

(Jul 4-Aug 8)

Gore Meadows (Jul 4-Aug 8) 7-8pm Thursdays Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm

(Jul 5-Aug 9)

Cyril Clark (Jul 5-Aug 9) 7-8pm Fridays Springdale (Jul 6-Aug 10) 11am-12pm

6-12 years

Design a building that's stable enough to survive an earthquake. Test your building on a shake table and see what happens! Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 4; Aug 2, 22 Jul 5; Aug 2 Jul 7; Aug 4 Jul 9 Jul 12; Aug 9 Jul 21 Jul 24 Aug 15

Jul 7 Springdale Jul 11, 31; Aug 23 Chinguacousy Jul 18 Mount Pleasant Village Jul 23 Cyril Clark Jul 26 South Fletcher’s Jul 28; Aug 18 South Fletcher’s Aug 2 Four Corners Aug 14 Gore Meadows

South Fletcher’s

Chinguacousy South Fletcher’s South Fletcher’s Cyril Clark Four Corners Springdale Gore Meadows Mount Pleasant Village

3-4:30pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm

2-3:30pm 3-4:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm

Jul 9

6+ years (accompanied by adult)

STEM Station Unleash your inner inventor as you experiment with coding, robotics, circuits and more!

Cyril Clark Sundays and Aug 22, 29 at 2-3pm

Mondays

South Fletcher’s

Tuesdays Tuesdays

Four Corners 2-3pm Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm

Chinguacousy Jul 15, 29; Aug 12, 26 at 3-4:30pm

6-12 years

(not available Jul 2, Aug 6, 27)

(not available Jul 3)

Wednesdays Springdale

2-3pm

2-3pm

(not available Aug 29)

Saturdays Gore Meadows 2-3pm Springdale 2-3:30pm

(not available Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18)

Jul 19; Aug 8, 28 Chinguacousy Jul 25 Cyril Clark

3-4pm 11am-12pm

Mount Pleasant Village 11-11:45am South Fletcher’s 2-2:45pm

Yellow Fish Road

All Ages

Play to learn! Spelling, math and strategy are all involved in these favourite board games. Drop in with family or friends for some free play.

Seismic Shake Up

All Ages

Four Corners Sundays at 2-3pm Jul 25; Aug 22 at 10:30-11:30am

Join Toronto & Region Conservation Authority for an interactive session about stormwater pollution and the impacts on local ecosystems including fish and wildlife communities. Participants will engage in fun activities that create awareness and identify actions you can take to reduce stormwater pollution! Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 11 Aug 1

Gore Meadows Chinguacousy

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

Gore Meadows Sundays & Tuesdays at 2-3pm

Wild Animal Show

Mount Pleasant Village Jul 7, 15, 21, 29; Aug 4, 12, 18, 26 at 1:30-2:30pm

Join our friends from Animal Ambassadors as they teach us about a variety of wild animals on July 17th. Free tickets are available 30 minutes before the program starts.

South Fletcher's Jul 6, 29; Aug 24 at 2-3pm Springdale Sundays and Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16 at 2-3pm

All Ages

Jul 17 Four Corners 11am-12pm Springdale 2-3pm

Sky High Helicopters 6-12 years

Learn about air resistance and drag by building a flying helicopter! Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

Jul 10; Aug 16 Chinguacousy Jul 12; Aug 9 South Fletcher’s Jul 14; Aug 11 South Fletcher’s Jul 19; Aug 23 Four Corners Jul 30 Cyril Clark Jul 31 Gore Meadows Aug 4 Springdale Aug 8 Mount Pleasant Village

GoPros

3-4:30pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm

for YOU!

Brampton Library members can now borrow GoPros and participate in programs to learn how to use them.

Ask staff for details.

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Teens

Teens

Teens #TeensatBL Button Up

Midnight Train Escape Room

Design and make your own pin-on buttons to reflect your unique style! Quotes, fandoms, Sharpie® art, and your own unique ideas - if it's down on paper we can turn it into a button at the library.

Bring your friends or join a group at the Library to escape the Midnight Train. The clock will be ticking, so work together to solve a series of challenges to determine where the train is going before your hour is up!

Teens

Jul 4 Jul 12 Jul 20 Jul 25 Jul 30 Aug 7 Aug 23

Teens

Cyril Clark 2-3pm Springdale 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm

Teens

Enjoy an introductory, hands-on workshop exploring the basic elements of Soundtrap, an online music studio, followed by a collaborative digital songwriting jam session.

Chinguacousy 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm Springdale 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm

DIY Your Tech Teens

Does your phone, computer or other device need some personalization? Design and cut your own (semi-permanent) vinyl stickers and decals at the Library to provide some extra style for your device!

Jul 9 Jul 19 Jul 26 Aug 3 Aug 15 Aug 28

Chinguacousy 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm

Mario Kart Championship Teens

Digital Songwriting

Jul 3 Jul 11 Jul 23 Aug 1 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 24

Jul 17 Aug 10 Aug 16 Aug 22

South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm Springdale 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm

Do you have what it takes to bring home the Mario Kart cup? Compete in this tournament to show off your Mario Kart Wii racing skills, challenge your friends and win prizes.

Jul 4 Jul 10 Jul 19 Jul 27 Aug 2 Aug 15

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Springdale 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm

Stop Motion Movie Making Teens

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the elements of a story, create a storyboard, and work together in teams to direct and film a short stop-motion animation feature!

Jul 5 Jul 13 Jul 25 Aug 2 Aug 13 Aug 21 Aug 29

Gore Meadows 4-5pm Four Corners 3-4pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Springdale 7-8pm South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Friday, July 13 6-9:30 p.m. at Springdale Branch Teens ages 14-18 only! Get spooky this Friday the 13th with an evening of raising the undead. Take over the Library for this after-hours event with Humans vs. Zombies, pizza, zombie movies, games and more. Participants must remain inside the library for the full duration of the program. (Because how else will we protect ourselves from the zombies?) Registration required.*

Tabletop Gaming

Writing Room

Bring your friends or make new ones playing tabletop games provided by the Library. Own a game you want to play instead? No problem!

Bring your own board games or card decks to play with other participants.

Spark your imagination with some quick writing games and prompts. Try blackout poetry poetry or flash fiction and you'll come up with lots of new ideas, even if you're new to creative writing!

Teens

Jul 6 Jul 18 Jul 24 Aug 1 Aug 9 Aug 20 Aug 30

Four Corners 3-4pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Springdale 7-8pm South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm

Teens

Jul 12 Jul 18 Aug 8 Aug 14 Aug 23 Aug 31

Gore Meadows 4-5pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Springdale 7-8pm Four Corners 3-4pm

Trivia Challenge Teens

Bring your crew or join a team here to battle to be the ultimate Teen Trivia Masters! Bring your own device or use one of ours to answer questions ranging from pop culture, to literature, to science and more. The winning team gets bragging rights and a special prize!

Jul 5 Jul 11 Jul 16 Jul 26 Jul 31 Aug 8 Aug 17

Work on your own or with your friends to solve a puzzle and find the code word. Enter the word in your Teen Summer Reading Club profile to earn points towards our grand prizes! We’ll have a different Escape Box available at every branch each week. Go check one out at the service desk and get started!

Springdale 7-8pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm South Fletcher’s 6-7pm Gore Meadows 4-5pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Four Corners 3-4pm

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Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

General Interest How to Make a Bullet Journal 19+ years

Learn how to quickly keep yourself organized in a fun new way. Bring your own journal or use our limited writing supplies. Registration required.*

ActHeal Well-Being Series 19+ years

ActHeal is conducted by Community Environment Alliance, and is a proven program for well being: • Improve balance, strength and flexibility • Manage stress and anxiety better • Make new friends All adults welcome.

Jul 11, 18, 25 Springdale 10:30am-12pm Jul 10,17, 24, 31 Chinguacousy 10:15-11:30am Springdale 6:30-8pm

Jul 21 Jul 24

Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-4:30pm Cyril Clark 6:30-8:30pm

19+ years

Join us for Parks Canada’s free Learn to Camp workshop. You will learn how to set up a tent, pack for a camping trip, light a fire, enjoy good camp cooking and more!

Springdale

1:30-3pm

Games Café

Peel Scale Modelers Meetup

Join us as we play some classic games. Bring a game or use ours, bring a friend or meet someone new, play and have fun!

Summer Build Nights - come and watch the modelers at work!

Fridays Springdale

11am-2pm

Jul 17 Aug 21

Cyril Clark Cyril Clark

6-9pm 6-9pm

Discover the paranormal activity lurking under Brampton’s familiar downtown facade in this ghostly walk. Join Steve Collie from After Dark Tours to explore historic sites, including the Carnegie Building. Registration required.*

Enjoy playing this favourite board game in a relaxed atmosphere and meet fellow word buffs.

Four Corners

19+ years

7-8:30pm

Hopped Up All Ages

Former Rap Pages (Los Angeles) and Blaze (New York) contributor David B. Dacosta’s latest documentary, Hopped-up, is essentially an audio/ visual memoir documenting his relationship with hip-hop music over the past four decades.

The filmmaker displays candour and vivid detail regarding all things Hip Hop while coming of age in the GTA. Jul 5

Springdale

6:30-8:30pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Fridays

Chinguacousy

3-6pm

(not available Jul 10, 17) (not available Jul 13, 20)

Sewing 101: Learning the Basics Curious about sewing? In this two week program you’ll learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, practice stitching and complete a simple sewing project. All materials provided.

Registration required.* Jul 11, 18 Aug 8, 15

Chinguacousy Springdale

1-3pm 6:30-8:30pm

Jul 10; Aug 7 Cyril Clark 7-8pm Jul 15, 29; Aug 12 South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Jul 17; Aug 28 Chinguacousy 6:30-7:30pm Jul 23; Aug 20 Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm Jul 26 Gore Meadows 10:30-11:30am Aug 13 Four Corners 6:30-7:30pm

Up for Discussion Book Clubs at Chinguacousy, Cyril Clark and Four Corners Branches Registration opens July 31, 2018!

Chinguacousy

7-8:30pm

Love of Reading & Writing Adult Book Bingo 19+ years

Win new books in this popular game of chance!

Recommended book pairing: The Barefoot Bingo Caller by Antanas Sileika.

Jul 3; Aug 14 Chinguacousy 6:30-7:30pm Jul 4; Aug 1 Cyril Clark 7-8pm Jul 8,22; Aug 5,19 South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Jul 12 Gore Meadows 10:30-11:30am Jul 16; Aug 13 Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm

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This informal writing workshop, facilitated by Spoken Word Artist and Arts Educator Lamoi, is a safe space for writers to create new works and get feedback on ideas.

Jul 5; Aug 2 Chinguacousy Jul 19; Aug 16 Four Corners

7-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

Conquer The Blank Page 19+ years

In this one-day workshop, you will create characters and experiment with dialogue, language and story structure to launch or continue your story. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop. Suitable for beginners and more experienced writers. Registration required.* Jul 28

Chinguacousy

1-4pm

Book Clubs 19+ years

Discuss books by famous authors, recite poetry & ghazals and read stories in Hindi. This program is presented in collaboration with the Hindi Writers Guild. Registration required.* Jul 14; Aug 11 Chinguacousy

2-5pm

One Book One Brampton Discussion Group 19+ years

Who will win? A lively discussion about the five nominated titles will help you decide. Registration required.* Jul 9

Jul 12 Jul 30 Jul 31

Cyril Clark 1-3pm South Fletcher’s 6:30-8:30pm Four Corners 2-4pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8:30pm Chinguacousy 6:30-8:30pm

Punjabi Writers Book Club 19+ years

Meet monthly from September - December and March - May Enjoy contemporary, classic and international book selections that you may not have chosen yourself. Stop in to any branch or call 905.793.4636 to reserve your space.

13+ years

Hindi Writers Guild

The Toronto Vegetarian Association will share tips and answer your questions about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Bring your favourite plant-based recipe to share during our recipe exchange.

Jul 12

Scrabble

Aug 9

Tuesdays

All Ages

Haunted Ghost Walk 19+ years

The Writers’ Circle

Vegetarian and Vegan Living

19+ years

All Ages

Join community artists Sharada Eswar and Michael Burtt as they use visual arts, audio design, theatre and storytelling to explore the Secret Rivers of Bramalea and learn where these rivers come from, where they lead, and what you find along the way. This project is presented by Making Room Community Arts.

19+ years

Learn to Camp

Jul 19

Writing Workshops

19+ years

Programs & special events for all ages

Lifelong Learning

Secret Rivers

Meet Punjabi authors and discuss their books and books you have written. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla. Registration required.* *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register. bramptonlibrary.ca

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Lifelong Learning

eLearning: Educate Yourself for Free

Technology

19+ years

Bring Your Own Device: WhatsApp 19+ years

Learn how to communicate long distance for free with WhatsApp. Participants must bring a tablet or smart phone to participate. Registration required.* Jul 9 Aug 16

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm

Coding Meetup 19+ years

This casual computer programming meetup for adults has no set agenda. Just bring an idea or a problem, your laptop (or borrow a Chromebook with your library card) and connect with others.

There will be an expert on hand to guide you and collaboration between attendees is encouraged.

All levels of coding experience are welcome.

Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25 Springdale

11am-1pm

Computer Basics and Beyond: 4-week Session Beginners will learn some of the basic skills needed to use a computer including mouse and keyboard skills, accessing the Internet, sending and receiving email, word processing and more.

See Newcomers section for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu speakers only. Registration required.* 6:30-8pm

Cryptocurrency Meetup 19+ years

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are making the news. What are they, how do they fit into the history of money and how do they work? This program will help you network with others who are interested in these new forms of currency.

Jul 8; Aug 12 Chinguacousy

Aug 2 Aug 27

3-4:30pm

Gore Meadows Springdale

10:30am-12pm 6:30-8pm

Excel and Spreadsheets 19+ years

Participants with basic computer skills and an active Hotmail/Outlook, or Gmail account are invited to learn about spreadsheets and simple formatting. Registration required.* Jul 16 Aug 20

Mount Pleasant Village Springdale

Innovation Zone

Please proceed with great ideas!

Chinguacousy and Springdale makerspaces are open during Library hours. Equipment (high quality 3D printers, scanners, and more) is available for use.

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Partners

6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm

Get Social with Facebook

Makerspace

Drop-in 3D Printing

We will get you started on this popular social platform: help you set up an account, find friends and share pictures. Registration required.*

Create your own App with MIT App Inventor - Level 1

Print 3D plastic objects designed by you! Start designing today by going to tinkercad.com to set up an account and take tutorials. Then drop in on Saturdays to learn how to print your creation.

If possible, bring your own laptop, mouse and USB. Brampton Library has a limited supply of Chromebooks and mice.

19+ years

Jul 19

19+ years

Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 Springdale

Take a course for free and learn at your own pace to advance your career, update your skills and add to your resume. Gale Courses and Lynda.com are eLearning resources available free to Brampton Library members. Registration required.*

Gore Meadows

10:30am-12pm

Protect Yourself Online 19+ years

Worried about your privacy? Concerned about the security of your online data? Learn how to make a secure password, assess online risks and threats, and what to look for when installing apps and software. Registration required.* Jul 5 Aug 8 Aug 13 Aug 27

Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm Four Corners 7-8:30pm Springdale 6:30-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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All Ages

13+ years

Make your Android dreams come true! Learn how to create your own app using MIT App Inventor. In this workshop for beginners you can build the app and make it work in your own device. Led by Sheridan College experts at MakerSpace Brampton. Register online at makerspacebramptontix.eventbrite.ca.

Jul 10

Four Corners

7-8:30pm

Create your own App with MIT App Inventor - Level 2 13+ years

Make your Android dreams come true! Learn how to create your own app with MIT App Inventor. Join Sheridan College computing experts at MakerSpace Brampton for this Level 2 intermediate workshop. This workshop is a continuation of Level 1. Register online at makerspacebramptontix.eventbrite.ca.

Aug 7

Four Corners

Saturdays

Four Corners

10am-1pm

Getting Started with 3D Printing 14+ years

Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? Join us to learn about the different types of 3D printers available at Brampton Library and how they work, types of filament, slicing software, and how to prepare and setup files for 3D printing. We'll also explore tips and tools for improving your chances of a successful print.

Registration required.* Jul 12; Aug 15 Four Corners Jul 19 Chinguacousy Jul 24 Springdale

7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 6:30-8pm

7-8:30pm

Partners

Brampton Library members can borrow free passes to the Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives and Toronto Conservation Authority sites. Ask staff for details on how to experience and explore locally and across Ontario. *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Lifelong Learning

Getting Started with Digitizing Photos and Video

Web Design with WordPress 13+ years

19+ years

Do you have a box of slides, negatives, or old home videos collecting dust in a drawer or closet? In this orientation session we'll show you how to transform those precious memories into digital projects you can share and enjoy.

Registration required.* Aug 9 Aug 14

Chinguacousy Springdale

7-8:30pm 6:30-8pm

Jul 17

Gore Meadows

7-8:30pm

Audio Recording Studio Orientation 13+ years

Getting Started with the Silhouette Cameo 14+ years

In this orientation session we'll introduce you to the Silhouette CAMEO®, a versatile and userfriendly desktop cutting machine. Learn about the different types of materials you can cut, how to design, import, and trace images in the Silhouette Studio software, as well as troubleshooting tips and tricks. You'll also take home your very own vinyl decal, created by you! Registration required.* Jul 18; Aug 22 Four Corners Jul 26 Chinguacousy

Join Sheridan College web design experts to learn how to get a Wordpress website up and running. Register online at makerspacebramptontix.eventbrite.ca.

7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm

Introduction to 3D Modelling with TinkerCAD 14+ years

Learn the basics of creating and manipulating 3D objects in TinkerCAD, a free, browser-based application. Also learn how and where you can access 3D printers at Brampton Library to print your creation. Participants must have an email address. Space is limited. Registration required.* Jul 14 Cyril Clark 2-3pm Jul 19; Aug 16 Mount Pleasant Village 2:30-3:30pm Jul 26; Aug 30 Four Corners 7-8pm Jul 27 South Fletcher’s 2-3pm

A required introduction to available equipment and software and an explanation of guidelines for studio use.

Mondays Chinguacousy Sundays Chinguacousy

2:30-4pm 1-2:30pm

The BL Studio Series: Cutting a Quick Path to Good Sound 13+ years

Drums and Percussion Recording Basics Saturday, July 14 at 2-4pm An informative and practical discussion of various recording techniques for drums and percussion.

Covering topics such as microphone selection/ placement, dynamics processing and equalization, room treatment and effects, as well as mixing tips and tricks to make the best of your drum tracks.

Registration required.*

Discussing the basics of capturing your performance, using both video and audio equipment - learn how to set up for optimal results. Various framing, lighting and editing techniques will also be discussed as well as the best way to upload and share your material. Registration required.*

All Ages

Feeding my Mother by Jann Arden, published by Doubleday Canada The Last Neanderthal by Claire Cameron, published by Doubleday Canada The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, published by Cormorant Books Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez, published by Arsenal Pulp Press Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga, published by House of Anansi Press

Our staff has selected five great books for this year's shortlist. Now it's your turn! Borrow them in our branches, download them from our website and vote for the book you want to win One Book One Brampton.

Explore 3D printing and modelling with Sheridan College experts. Beginners can join at 4pm for an introduction to 3D modeling software and printing using MakerBots. Already familiar with 3D printing? Drop-in for free access to the printers!

Four Corners

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Sheridan Presents Drop-In 3D Printing

Tuesdays

The 2018 One Book One Brampton Shortlist

Recording Your Live Performance Saturday, August 11 at 2-4pm

Voting is open until July 27, 2018. The winner will be announced during the After Hours Book Bash at our new Springdale Branch on August 17. Programs with the winner will also be announced at this event.

4-7pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Newcomers

Newcomers

Newcomers

Newcomer Seniors Group 19+ years

Bring Your Own Device: WhatsApp for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu (HPU) Speakers

English Conversation Circle

Come share your thoughts on a wide range of issues. Learn about health and nutrition, fitness, relationships and more. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program. Registration required.*

19+ years

Jul 30; Aug 27 Springdale

Gore Meadows

19+ years

Practice to improve your English speaking skills.

This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program.

Newcomers Circle

Learn how to communicate long distance for free with WhatsApp. Participants must bring a tablet or smartphone to participate. See General Interest section for Bring Your Own Device: WhatApp in English. Registration required.*

Mondays Gore Meadows

Mount Pleasant Village Tuesdays Chinguacousy Wednesdays Springdale

South Fletcher’s

Jul 24

South Fletcher’s

6:30-8pm

Commissioner of Oaths Verify documents before a Commissioner of Oaths and certify true copies of original documents, attest life certificates, letters and more. Call 416.518.3472 for an appointment. This service is provided in partnership with the Newcomer Information Centre.

Registration required.* Jul 3; Aug 7 Springdale Jul 10; Aug 14 Chinguacousy Jul 17; Aug 21 South Fletcher’s Jul 24; Aug 28 Mount Pleasant Village

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

Computer Basics and Beyond: 4-week Session for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu (HPU) Speakers 19+ years

Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills, how to use the Internet, email and word processing.

Must attend all four sessions to receive a certificate of participation. See General Interest section for Computer Basics and Beyond in English. Registration required.* July Sessions Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Gore Meadows

2:30-4pm

August Sessions Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 Gore Meadows

2:30-4pm

Partners

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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19+ years

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4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 1-2:30pm 4-5:30pm

July/August 2018

Participants with basic computer skills and an active Hotmail/Outlook, or Gmail account are invited to learn about spreadsheets and simple formatting.

See General Interest section for Excel and Spreadsheets in English. Registration required.* Aug 7

South Fletcher’s

6:30-8pm

Get Social with Facebook for Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu (HPU) Speakers 19+ years

We will get you started on this popular social platform: help you set up an account, find friends and share pictures. See General Interest section for Get Social with Facebook in English Registration required.* Jul 10

South Fletcher’s

1-2pm 3-4pm

19+ years

Share your ideas and viewpoints on issues that arise when settling in a new country. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships Program.

Join the award-winning Newcomer Bus Tour

Jul 12; Aug 9 Springdale 2:30-3:30pm Chinguacousy 4-5pm

August 21 & 23 10am-1pm Chinguacousy Branch

Protect Yourself Online for Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu (HPU) Speakers

If you are new to Brampton*, we invite you to get on the bus for a tour to get to know the city. Highlights include City Hall, parks, hospitals, community centres, bus/train stations and library branches.

19+ years

Worried about your privacy? Concerned about the security of your online data? Learn how to make a secure password, assess online risks and threats, and what to look for when installing apps and software. See General Interest section for Protect Yourself Online in English. Registration required.* Aug 21

South Fletcher’s

6:30-8pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

6:30-8pm

*This free family event is a tour for new residents who have moved to Brampton after January 1, 2015.

Registration opens July 23, 2018. Space is limited, you must call to reserve by phone 905.793.4636 or in person at any of our branch libraries.

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The Cultural Access Pass offers free admission to a wide range of attractions to Canadians in their first year of citizenship.

Call 647.302.0320 or 647.302.0989 for details. In partnership with the Institute of Canadian Citizenship.

Newcomer Connections Meet with settlement counselors at Chinguacousy, Gore Meadows, Mount Pleasant Village, South Fletcher's and Springdale. bramptonlibrary.ca

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