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at Brampton Library! June 1 – September 8, 2020 Thank you to our community for supporting and participating in our summer clubs! Click here to join in. Once again, local organizations have shown their support for literacy and lifelong learning. Thank you to the Brampton Real Estate Board (BREB) for generously donating all of our summer club grand prizes. Thank you also to the Region of Peel and Wet 'n' Wild Toronto for the generous early bird prize donations. Have you registered yet? Click a summer club logo below to get started,
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About Our Virtual Programs All programs are free and everyone is welcome. To join in, please see the registration details noted in the following pages.
Extended Branch Closures To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all of our branches remain closed until further notice.
Curbside Pickup is Coming We are preparing to introduce a contactless curbside pickup service at select Brampton Library locations. We look forward to adding this service as soon as it is possible to do so safely, in consultation with the City of Brampton and Peel Public Health.
Virtual Programs and Events All of the programs and events described in this issue of inspiring connections magazine are virtual. To find out more about each one, click on the program title. Enjoy the read! Our Digital Library is always open and offers resources for all ages that are entertaining and educational. Discover the latest eBook and eAudiobook releases, stream movies, music, and television shows and explore online learning. All available on your computer and mobile device for free with your Brampton Library membership card. To get started, click here.
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Early Years Programs for Birth-6 years
Virtual Storytime 3-5 years
Watch as we share songs, rhymes and stories, and join in with us for a new Virtual Storytime every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. This program is made possible in part through the support of Access Copyright and the Association of Canadian Publishers. Find it on our website under the JOIN IN tab.
Your child will love this journey! Learn more.
Tuesdays 10:30-10:45am Click on the program name for more details.
Learn from Home with TumbleBooks and TumbleMath! Enjoy these online collections of books for preschoolers, elementary school children and their families. Make reading a fun experience for kids with read-along storybooks that feature adjustable online text and complete audio narration.
Summer crafting? Creativebug offers 1000s of arts and crafts classes for all ages and skill levels.
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June 1 – September 8, 2020 Ages 0-12 years Brampton Brain Game presents a series of online challenges that are designed to encourage children to read, learn through play, and virtually explore their community: Read. Play. Explore. Participants will love the opportunity to win a variety of exciting prizes! Register by July 8 to be entered into our early bird draw for a bike generously donated by the Sustainable Transportation Division at the Region of Peel!
Learn more about Brampton Brain Game.
Middle Years
Mad Science: Fire & Ice
Middle Years
All Ages
Programs for 6-12 years
BumbleBee Watch 6-12 years
Discover the diversity of native bees! Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is hosting a virtual program about differentiating bees from wasps and identifying common bumble bees in the Greater Toronto Area. This program is recommended for families with children ages 6 and up.
Featuring special dry ice that doesn’t melt, this spectacular Fire and Ice Show is sure to dazzle and mesmerize. Learn about the properties of dry ice as we demonstrate a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance, screaming sizzling scissors, and the BIG BURP. Then we’ll heat things up with indoor fireworks, disappearing fire, Eggbert, our hefty egg friend who has outgrown his own home, and a thrilling finale that will leave you wanting more! RSVP at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca to receive Zoom details.
Please note: This free program is taking place virtually via GoToWebinar. After registration you will receive an email invitation with a link to join the webinar.
July 7
July 7
Birds of prey include hawks, falcons and owls. Meet some of them up close and learn some fascinating facts, including how they relate to dinosaurs!
10:30-11:30am
2-2:45pm
Mountsberg Raptors: Birds of Prey 6-12 years
The Mountsberg Raptor Centre is dedicated to raising awareness about the diversity of birds of prey, and the challenges they face due to human activity. This program aims to give participants greater respect and understanding for birds of prey in the wild. RSVP at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca for this virtual session August 14
2-2:40pm
LEGO® Mania 6-12 years
Click on the program name for more details.
Imagine, build, create! Grab your LEGO®, engineer your own creation and share your masterpiece with us on social media @Bramptonlibrary. Check our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages throughout the summer for fun challenges to complete at home.
Curbside Pickup is coming!
Stay connected for this and other service announcements on our blog.
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Middle Years
Mr. Chris & The Gassy Bubbles
Virtual STEM Challenges
Join Mr. Chris & the Gassy Bubbles online for a program that nurtures and fosters children's imaginations. Families can expect to sing along, get musical and let loose during this virtual program. Participants will also learn how to use their bodies and imaginations to make puppets part of their everyday life.
Calling all kid scientists, builders, and tinkerers! We challenge you to try these weekly STEM activities using supplies that you have at home. A new challenge will be posted on our Blog and on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages every Friday afternoon. Share your creations with us on social media (@BramptonLibrary) and don’t forget to use the hashtag: #kidsatBL.
All Ages
6-12 years
RSVP at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca to receive instructions on how to join. July 22
2-2:30pm
Pollinators: Small but Mighty 6-12 years
What are pollinators? Why are they important? Enjoy an interactive presentation all about butterflies, bees and other pollinators! Learn how to attract and support these species at home with pollinator-friendly gardening tips. This program is recommended for families with children ages 6 and up.
Write It Workshop Grades 4-8
In partnership with the Ripple Foundation, Brampton Library is offering a series of writing workshops for students in Grades 4 to 8. The program focuses on improving the writing skills of children through fun, interactive activities through which participants are encouraged to find their voice and gain confidence in their choices as a writer. Registration required.
Please note: This free program is taking place virtually via GoToWebinar. Once you have registered, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar.
Brainstorm Bonanza
August 11
Plotline Play-by-Play
10:30-11:30am
July 4 Mixed Bag Mayhem
July 11 July 18
3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm
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Got your Library Card? Stream free movies and television shows with Kanopy and Kanopy Kids. Amazing entertainment starts here.
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Teens
Amazing content
Mental Health and Stigma Teens
In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin (CMHA), we will explore the difference between mental health and mental illness, some common stigmas associated with both, common signs and symptoms and share tips and resources to cope. Registration required. July 16
All free with your Brampton Library membership
4-5pm
Stress and Positive Coping Teens
In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin (CMHA), we are pleased to present this online session about stress and anxiety. Learn how stress can affect our lives, how our bodies react, and strategies to help us cope. We will also explore anxiety disorders and provide helpful resources. Registration required. July 30
4-5pm
Virtual Escape Boxes Teens
Our popular Teen Summer Reading Club (TSRC) Escape Boxes have gone digital! Each week we will post a link to a new virtual escape box that will challenge your wits. After completing one of these brain-teasing conundrums, you will uncover a codeword to enter into your TSRC account.
Virtual Teen Book Club
Partner
Teens
Miss connecting with friends over a good book? Join us for our new online discussion group. Share your opinions about the book you have read and connect with other book lovers. All titles will be available online through TeenBookCloud. Registration required. Click on the program name for more details.
July 7, August 4
4-5:30pm
Discover TeenBookCloud! Explore the extensive database of eBooks and more.
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June 1 – September 8, 2020 Complete online challenges, log the books you read and try our online escape boxes and other virtual programs all summer long. You could win one of these grand prizes: • Apple AirPods • $150 Playdium Gift Card • 2 Passes to Tree Top Trekking Brampton • $150 Indigo Gift Card
For ages 13-19
Join before July 8 to be automatically entered into our early bird draw for passes to Wet ‘n’ Wild Toronto. 8 winners will be selected!
Learn more about Teen Summer Reading Club.
General Interest
General Interest At Home Trivia
Lifelong Learning
19+ years
Calling all trivia lovers! Test your knowledge in our weekly themed trivia nights, happening online from June to September. Registration required.
Adulting 101: How to Figure Out Your Finances 15-29 years
Overwhelmed by the thought of budgeting, planning major purchases or (gulp) retirement? Join us for an online workshop about finances especially for youth featuring experts from RBC. Attendees will gain the necessary skills and understanding to make good financial choices for their future. Registration required. August 26
4-5pm
Adulting 101: How to Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse 15-29 years
Do you ever worry about what you would do in an emergency like a fire, flood, or zombie uprising? Ease your mind by getting prepared with Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. Join us online to learn what everyone needs in an emergency kit, how to make a household emergency plan and more. Registration required. July 21
6:30-7:30pm
Antakshari: The Bollywood Musical Game 19+ years
Enjoy playing Bollywood's most famous and fun musical game featuring Hindi songs from home with family and friends. Visit our blog for instructions.
This virtual program will take place via Webex. RSVP on Eventbrite. Those who RSVP to attend will be emailed instructions on how to join. Thursdays
7-8pm
Beautiful Native Plants 19+ years
Join us for a fascinating virtual presentation on a popular landscaping trend. You’ll learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening with native plants, and how to create a natural garden oasis of your own. Participants will receive a free copy of the Greening Your Grounds Homeowner's Guide and can enter a draw for a prize. Please note: This free program is taking place virtually via GoToWebinar. Please note: Registration required. After registration, participants will receive an email outlining steps to join the webinar. July 15
1:30-2:30pm
Bollywood Trivia 19+ years
Think you know everything about Bollywood? Play along and put your knowledge to the test! Registration required. This virtual program will take place via Webex. RSVP on Eventbrite. Those who RSVP to attend will be emailed instructions on how to join. July 21, August 25
2-3:30pm
Click on the program name for more details.
Read digital versions of today's eNewspapers and magazines from around the world in 60 languages with PressReader.
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Love of Reading & Writing
19+ years
Calling all Punjabi authors! Enjoy this opportunity to come together online, network and discuss your books. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla and will take place via Webex. Registration required.
Book Clubs LGBTQ2S+ Book Club 19+ years
All are welcome to join us online for this virtual book club, in partnership with Moyo Health Clinic & Community Services, featuring books with LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, 2 Spirit) themes or those written by authors who identify as such. Our next meeting will feature Kiss the Girl by Melissa Brayden. Registration required through EventBrite. Borrow this book on RomanceBookCloud with your Brampton Library card. Brampton Library strives to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion. In this book club, ideas can be communicated while following our collective responsibility to uphold safer spaces for community members. Please check our website for our Diversity and Inclusion Policy for more information. July 8
Punjabi Writers Book Club
7-8:30pm
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For registration details please contact Kulwinder Khehra at kulwinderkhehra@gmail.com or call 647.407.1955. July 25, August 29
1:30-4:30pm
Virtual Book Chats 19+ years
Let's chat about summer reading! Register for Brampton Library's Adult Summer Reading Club (ASRC) then share what you've been reading at this informal, virtual get together for book lovers in Brampton. Registration required. July 28, August 25
7-8:30pm
Click on the program name for more details.
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Technology/MakerSpace Brampton Library CANHack 13+ years
Hey Brampton! In celebration of Canada Day, let’s use our creativity and improve our skills as we build hacks to help our country. Join our beginnerfriendly, two-day online hackathon to build your first hack, teach others, and put your imagination and problem-solving to the test. Presented in partnership with Sheridan College and Testoper. Registration required. For more information contact Erin Walker at ewalker@bramptonlibrary.ca July 4 July 5
9am start 5pm finish
Intelligent Automation Codeathon 19+ years
Testoper presents a weekly deep dive coding program designed to advance your programming skills in data science, AI/ML, and TestOps automation technologies. Space for this online session is limited. Registration required. For more information contact Kader Khan at testoper@testoper.com Saturdays (not available Aug. 1) 10:30am-12pm
META presents: The Immigrant Hustle Podcast LIVE
Testing Automation Codeathon 19+ years
Are you an aspiring innovator in Testing, Test Automation and TestOps? Presented by Testoper, this weekly deep dive into coding is for you! Space is limited. Registration required. Wednesdays
7-8:30pm
Virtual Coffee 'n' Code 19+ years
This virtual computer programming meetup is a space to share ideas or problems and connect with programmers of all experience levels. An expert will be on hand to guide you and collaboration between attendees is encouraged. Go to https://coffeeandcode.space/ and click on the meeting date to connect, or request an invitation to the Coffee 'n' Code Slack group for additional instructions and/or virtual support during the online sessions and in-between. July 4, 18, August 15, 29
11am-1pm
Virtual Maker Meetup 14+ years
Join members of the maker community for a casual, virtual meetup. We’ll share ideas, inspire and encourage each other, and share our projects. Collaboration among attendees is encouraged in this space where we can work together and learn from each other. No experience is required—we are all makers! Register at makerspacebrampton.eventbrite.ca July 14, 28
7-8:30pm
19+ years
Immigrant stories. The hustle reinvented. The Immigrant Hustle is a podcast hosted by Brampton-based emcees B Magic & Noyz. We bring together creatives from the worlds of music, film, fashion, education, food, and sports to talk about their stories of migration and artistic discovery. Learn more at www.facebook.com/metaartsfest August 4
7-8pm
Time to learn something new? Lynda.com offers a wide variety of free courses with your library card, including Building Your First iOS 13 App!
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Explore, discover and relax this summer from your favourite reading spot!
June 1 – September 8, 2020 Log your books, complete online bingo challenges and attend free virtual programs. Register between June 1 – September 8 for a chance to win one of these grand prizes: • $200 Indigo Gift Card • $200 President's Choice Gift Card • Wellness Prize Pack (1 month of free classes at Modo Yoga Brampton + Saje Diffuser Kit) • CityPASS Toronto for Two (includes admission to the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, and Toronto Zoo OR Ontario Science Centre) Enjoy chances to win monthly prizes throughout the summer.
Learn more about Adult Summer Reading Club.
Newcomers
English Conversation Circle
Newcomers
19+ years
Applying for Canadian Citizenship 19+ years
Applying for Canadian Citizenship? Join us to learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and what it means to be Canadian. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration required. To register, call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 or email nic@tcet.com. July 28
11am-1pm
Canadian Workplace Culture 19+years
Join us to learn about Canadian employers' expectations and how to demonstrate the professional qualities that employers look for in the workplace. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required.
Practice and improve your English speaking skills. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program and will take place via WhatsApp Video Call or Zoom. To join these weekly sessions email services@bmccentre.org or call Kaukab (416.700.9299) or Sameeta (647.302.0989). Please note: The dates and times for this virtual program will be determined by the availability of participants and facilitators.
Wills and Powers of Attorney 19+ years
Learn about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, and basic documentation requirements. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required. To register, call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 or email nic@tcet.com. August 11
11am-1pm
Partners
To register, call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 or email nic@tcet.com. July 21
10am-12pm
Brampton Library
CANHack Online Hackathon
July 4 & 5, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Use your creativity and build your skills! Beginner-friendly Ages 13+
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LOCAL AUTHORS Showcase 2020/21 Calling Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon authors! Visit our website to learn how you can submit your book(s).
Cantook Station (formerly Archambault) is your destination for French eBooks & Audiobooks July/August 2020
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