Brampton Library | Program Guide May/June 2018

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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

Regular Operating Hours Monday to Thursday 10am – 9pm

Friday 10am – 6pm

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Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 1 – 5pm

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What’s inside... From the CEO Early Years 2 Middle Years 6 Teens 9 Lifelong Learning 10

Careers & Finances 11

Love of Reading & Writing 12 Technology 14 Newcomers 18 Especially for Seniors

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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.

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.

Holiday Closures Monday, May 21

Victoria Day

Welcome back to inspiring connections—here you will find our programs for all ages and interests across our system of seven branch locations. We are open every day and online 24/7, to serve you.

Summer is just around the corner! I hope you will join me at the FOLD (Sunday, May 6 at 3:30pm at City Hall) to hear the announcement of the One Book One Brampton shortlist. I invite you to spend your summer with these titles and vote on the book that you want to win. We’ll make it official at our Adult Summer Reading Club After Hours Book Bash on August 17 at the beautiful new Springdale Branch.

Younger customers will enjoy reading and learning as participants in the NEW Brampton Brain Game (0-12) and returning Teen Summer Reading Club (13-17). Registration for all of our summer reading clubs opens at bramptonlibrary.ca on June 1st.

Have a comment to share? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn or reach out to me directly through the CEO’s office.

I look forward to hearing your comments.

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

2018 Shortlist Announced!

Sunday, May 6 at 3:30pm • Brampton City Hall bramptonlibrary.ca

Cover photo of Chinguacousy Branch © ward99 architects.

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Early Years

Early Years

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

Programs for Birth-5 years

Baby Storytime

French Storytime

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.*

Join us for children’s storytime - en français!

Storybooks, rhymes, and songs will be shared in French.

Birth-18 months

Birth-6 years

Mondays Springdale 10:30-11am Tuesdays South Fletcher’s 10:15-10:45am Wednesdays Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Thursdays Gore Meadows 10:30-11am

Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2pm Fridays Chinguacousy 11-11:30am

Cyril Clark 11-11:30am

Family Storytime Birth-6 years

Let’s get every child ready to read. Bring your whole family to our interactive storytime. We'll share some of our favourite stories, sing songs and play together to promote early learning. All are 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 Wednesdays Chinguacousy 11-11:30am

South Fletcher’s 6:30-7pm Springdale 6:30-7pm Saturdays South Fletcher’s 10:30-11am

Chinguacousy 11-11:30am

Gore Meadows 11-11:30am May 5 Cyril Clark 11-11:30am

Thursdays

Gore Meadows

6:30-7pm

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.* Mondays Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Gore Meadows 1:30-2pm Gore Meadows 10:30-11am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Gore Meadows 10:30-11am Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2pm South Fletcher’s 10:15-10:45am Chinguacousy 11-11:30am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Springdale 11-11:30am

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Early 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

Social time for parents and infants featuring baby signing, storytime and parenting education.

This fun, interactive session invites parents to learn songs, and the art of storytelling to their toddlers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

Birth-18 months

Thursdays Chinguacousy

Birth-18 months

1-2:30pm

Fridays

Baby Songs & Stories Birth-18 months

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

Wednesdays Chinguacousy

1-2:30pm

Family Time Birth-6 years

It’s time to move and groove! This program involves free play, songs, story, movement and creative time for children to enjoy with each other and their parents/caregivers.

Tuesdays Fridays

Mount Pleasant Village 3:30-5:30pm Four Corners 10-11:15am

Saturdays

Mount Pleasant Village 10am-12pm

(starting May 11)

(canceled long weekends and holidays)

Mount Pleasant Village 10-11:30am

Read and Play Birth-5 years

A morning of creative play and storytelling especially for little ones.

Mondays Four Corners 10-11am

Chinguacousy 10:30am-12pm

Toddler Mother Goose 18 months-3 years

A fun, interactive session teaching parents songs and the art of telling stories to their toddlers.

Fridays

Gore Meadows

10-11am

Toddler Move and Groove 18 months-3 years

This movement and music program explores a variety of traditional and nontraditional music and musical instruments. Sing, dance, move and experience the musical world around us.

Tuesdays Chinguacousy 10:30am-12pm

Special thanks to our Early Years partners:

Your child will love this journey!

Ask for your chart in any of our branches.

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

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After Hours Study Hall at Chinguacousy and Gore Meadows Saturdays & Sundays | 5-9pm (until June 24, 2018) • • • •

Open to Brampton Library members on a first come, first served basis until the room is full Register in person or by phone during Library hours for each day’s Study Hall Call 905.793.4636 x74205 (Chinguacousy) or x74700 (Gore Meadows) Bring your Library card every time you register and to enter After Hours Study Hall

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June 1 – September 2, 2018 Online registration opens June 1, 2018 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 table 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 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.

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.

Middle Years

Middle Years Programs for 6-12 years

GoPro: Focus, Capture, Inspire!

LEGO® Mania

In this 4-week program, explore GoPro camera features to enhance your project. Unleash your inner shutterbug to direct, film and edit a masterpiece to share with family and friends.

Registration required.*

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

9-12 years

June 2, 9, 16, 23 Chinguacousy

6-12 years

3-4:30pm

Kids

Discovery Club 6-12 years

Science + Technology + Engineering + Math = STEM! Earn STEM badges for a chance to win a prize. Registration required.* May only Mondays

Thursdays Saturdays

Gore Meadows

(canceled May 28)

6:30-8pm

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-3pm

Cyril Clark 2-3:30pm

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

Four Corners 2:30-4pm

South Fletcher’s 2:30-4pm Chinguacousy 3-4:30pm

Tuesdays Springdale 6:30-7:30pm Wednesdays Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm

(June only)

Thursdays Cyril Clark 7-8pm Sundays Cyril Clark 2-3pm

Four Corners 2-3pm Chinguacousy 3-4pm May 13, 27 Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm

South Fletcher’s 2-3pm June 10, 24 Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm

South Fletcher’s 2-3pm

LEGO® Robotics 9-12 years

Learn how to build and program a robot using LEGO® Mindstorms in this 4-week series. A LEGO® kit will be available for you to work with each week. On the final day, invite your family and friends to see your LEGO® robot in action!

Registration required.* May Wednesdays Four Corners Thursdays South Fletcher’s

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

June Mondays Thursdays

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

Gore Meadows Mount Pleasant Village

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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STEM Station 6-12 years

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

May May 28 May 31

Gore Meadows South Fletcher’s

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

June Thursdays South Fletcher’s 7-8pm Saturdays Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm

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

South Fletcher’s 3-4pm June 2, 9 Four Corners 2:30-3:30pm PA Days at STEM Station Jun. 11 Cyril Clark 11am-12pm

Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm

Four Corners 2-3pm

Gore Meadows 2-3pm

South Fletcher’s 2-3pm Springdale 2-3pm Chinguacousy 3-4pm June 29 South Fletcher’s 3-4pm

Game On! All Ages

Play to learn! Spelling, math, strategy these are more than just board games. Drop in with family or friends for some free play.

Four Corners, Gore Meadows & Springdale Sundays at 2-3pm Mount Pleasant Village May 6, 20; June 3, 17 at 1:30-2:30pm South Fletcher's May 6, 20; June 3, 17 at 2-3pm Cyril Clark Saturdays at 2-3pm (June only)

Toastmasters Junior Leadership Program 10-13 years

Gain confidence and leadership skills in this 9-week series. You will learn public speaking skills, how to evaluate your own speaking ability and to give constructive feedback.

Registration required.* May 5, 12, 19 Chinguacousy

10:30am-12:30pm

GoPros

for YOU!

Beginning in May, Brampton Library members can borrow GoPros and take our programs to learn how to use them.

Ask staff for details. *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register. bramptonlibrary.ca

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October 22, 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections

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Contact Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1.866.296.6722 for more information.

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Teens

Teens Open Teen Library Council (TLC) Meeting

Teen Meetup Teens

Teens

Drop-in to your favourite branch library for teenplanned, teen-focused meetups every week.

What do YOU want to do at your library? Make it happen! Join Teen Library Council to develop leadership skills and have fun designing weekly meetups with other teens from your community.

Want to find out more? Come to any open meeting listed below to learn more about joining.

May 1 Chinguacousy 6-7pm

Cyril Clark 6-7pm May 2 Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm May 3 Gore Meadows 6-7pm Springdale 6-7pm May 7 South Fletcher’s 5-6pm

Four Corners 6-7pm

May only Mondays South Fletcher’s 6-7pm

Four Corners 7-8pm Tuesdays Chinguacousy 7-8pm

Cyril Clark 7-8pm Wednesdays Mount Pleasant Village 7:30-8:30pm Thursdays Gore Meadows 7-8pm Springdale 7-8pm

Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program Teens

Develop your potential in the art of communication and leadership. You will learn public speaking skills, how to evaluate your own speaking ability and to give constructive feedback. Registration required.* Until May 18 only Saturdays Gore Meadows

10:30am-12:30pm

Wednesday, May 2 6-8pm Chinguacousy Branch Canadian Community Alliance Network and Brampton Library present a free celebration of music, dance, fun with Family Life, Fusion and NeXgen youth bands, and Bhangra duo Aashrit & Prerna. All ages welcome.

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

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Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning Programs & special events for all ages

ActHeal Series

How to Cope With Anxiety: Mental Health in the South Asian Punjabi Community

19+ years

ActHeal is conducted by Community Environment Alliance, and is a proven program for well being.

Improve balance, strength and flexibility, learn how to better manage stress and anxiety, and make new friends. Registration required.* Wednesdays Springdale

10:30am-12pm

19+ years

SOCH will be hosting a series of mental health workshops to increase awareness and education about what anxiety is and how it can be treated.

The sessions will focus on the various ways of coping with anxiety. These interactive workshops will take place in both English & Punjabi.

Antakshari: The Bollywood Musical Game

How Activity Supports Recovery (Behavioural Activation) May 13 Chinguacousy

1-3pm

Get ready to play the most famous and fun musical game of Bollywood Hindi songs. Join us for this singing game that keeps you thinking.

This is an Adult Summer Reading Club program and we suggest that you check out one of our great Bollywood DVDs to get you singing before the program.

Kundalini Yoga for Anxiety June 17 Chinguacousy

1-3pm

19+ years

June 12

Gore Meadows

3-4pm

Find your Innsaei 18-30 years

Have you ever wondered how you can find your passion and make the most out of life? Find your INNSAEI—a new phenomenon that guides you to your highest potential! Space is limited.

Call 905.463.9941 to sign up.

Tuesdays Springdale (May 1-June 5) 6-7:30pm

Games Café 19+ years

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!

Tuesdays Springdale Fridays Springdale

11am-2pm 11am-2pm

Library Pals 19+ years

This drop in program is specifically designed for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them the opportunity to learn, socialize and find their place within the community and explore the Library and its services.

May 9 May 28 June 13 June 25

Cyril Clark Gore Meadows Cyril Clark Gore Meadows

2-3pm 10-11am 2-3pm 10-11am

Paint Night 19+ years

Paint the night away! Create your own unique artwork. All materials included free of charge.

Registration required.* This is an Adult Summer Reading Club program—consider checking out this book pairing: The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan.

June 5

Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8:30pm

Sit 'n' Stitch Meetup 19+ years

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Learn the fundamentals of crochet, bring your knitting, work on current projects, and share ideas with the group. Experts will be on hand every week from the Perpetual Bazaar to answer questions. Supplies can be provided to get you started.

Thursdays

Four Corners (until Jun. 14) 2-4pm bramptonlibrary.ca

Lifelong Learning

What First Time Home Buyers Should Know

Careers & Finances

19+ years

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.

Find out how you can start using Bitcoin.

May 6 June 3

Chinguacousy Chinguacousy

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

Getting the Most Out of Your Credit Card 19+ years

Get ready for the biggest purchase you'll ever make with a clear understanding of the process of buying a home. Learn about the real estate process, what to look for in a neighbourhood and setting a budget before house hunting. Get help with making an offer, paying for closing costs and choosing a mortgage that suits your unique needs. Experts will provide information and answer your questions. Registration required.* June 2 June 7 June 9 June 11 June 14

June 20

Four Corners 11am-12pm South Fletcher’s 7-8pm Springdale 11am-12pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Gore Meadows 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 7-8pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm

To build a strong financial foundation, you need to know about credit—how to start building a credit history and how to use credit properly. Having a good credit rating can help you in all sorts of ways. Learn about special credit card features and ways of managing your credit. Experts will provide information answer your questions.

Registration required.* May 3 May 5 May 10

May 12 May 14 May 16

South Fletcher's 7-8pm Four Corners 11am-12pm Gore Meadows 7-8pm Mount Pleasant Village 7-8pm Springdale 11am-12pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Chinguacousy 7-8pm

How to Start a Small Business 19+ years

Learn about business name registration and structure, licensing requirements, insurance, HST registration, labour requirements, sources of financing and how to craft a clear and concise business plan. In partnership with the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Registration required.* May 22 June 21

Gore Meadows Four Corners

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

PASS Did you know?

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.

Partners

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Lifelong Learning

Love of Reading & Writing Adult Book Bingo

Kids’ Reading with Jillian Tamaki

19+ years

Enhance your home library the fun way— by winning new books! A wide variety of adult books will be on offer for winners of this game of chance. This is an Adult Summer Reading Club program and we suggest (not required) that you check out this book pairing: The Barefoot Bingo Caller by Antanas Sileika June 7

Four Corners

6:30-7:30pm

Poetry Anthology Event 19+ years

Join us for the Ontario Launch of Adam, Eve, & the Riders of the Apocalypse, 122 poems about figures from the Bible, compiled by 39 Contemporary Poets. This anthology is a companion for your own reflections and a collection of poems for you to share with the people who ponder the beauty, and mystery, and significance of the Scriptures along with you.

Chinguacousy

All Ages

A live reading with award-winning author Jillian Tamaki as she shares her debut picture book They Say Blue, followed by a family-friendly activity.

May 5

Four Corners

11am-12:15pm

Kids’ Reading with David Alex Robertson All Ages

Author Series

May 3

Presented by the Festival of Literary Diversity

7:30-8:30pm

Powered by Love: A Grandmothers’ Movement to End AIDS in Africa

Join Winnipeg-based author David Alex Robertson as he reads from his Governor General’s Awardwinning children’s book about the residential school system, When We Were Alone—followed by an interactive, family-friendly activity.

May 5

Four Corners

3-4:15pm

Writing Comics with Johnnie Christmas All Ages

Learn the basics of storytelling through comics and graphic novels with author-illustrator Johnnie Christmas. This workshop is designed for writers of all ages and stages.

May 6

Four Corners

1:30-2:40pm

19+ years

The Canadian Federation of University Women and Brampton Library are proud to co-host an evening with Alexis MacDonald, photographer of the extraordinary images in this inspiring book. Join us to learn about the untold story of AIDS in Africa, meet the photographer and get your copy signed.

May 14

Chinguacousy

7-8:30pm

LOCAL AUTHORS Showcase 2018-19 Are you a local author living in Brampton, Mississauga or Caledon?

Pick up your submission package today in any branch or download from our website under the Join in tab. *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Lifelong Learning

Writing Workshops

Book Clubs Registration required.*

Brampton Writers' Guild

Hindi Writers Guild

Writers! Brampton Writers' Guild is ready to help you achieve your goals. Participants are welcome and encouraged to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Brampton Writers' Guild which starts immediately after the workshop at 7pm.

Write for details at bramptonwg@rogers.com.

Discuss books by famous authors, recite poetry & ghazals and read stories in Hindi. In collaboration with the Hindi Writers Guild.

May 10 June 14

Punjabi Writers Book Club

19+ years

Four Corners Four Corners

19+ years

6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm

Memoirs Writing Group 19+ years

Members of the Memoirs Writing Group come together to share written memories of their past, including family history, travel experiences, special events, personal reflections, occupations, hobbies, etc. For further information please contact Mary Coyle at 905.846.0687.

Registration required.* Wednesdays Four Corners

May 2, 16; June 6, 20

2-4pm

The Writers’ Circle 13+ years

An informal writing workshop that is a safe space for writers of different backgrounds and genres to create new works, complete unfinished works and get feedback on ideas. Open to youth and adults. Facilitated by Spoken Word Artist and Arts Educator Lamoi.

May 3 May 17 June 7 June 21

Chinguacousy Four Corners Chinguacousy Four Corners

May 12 June 9

Chinguacousy Chinguacousy

2-5pm 2-5pm

19+ years

Meet Punjabi authors and discuss their books and books you have written. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla.

May 26 June 30

Chinguacousy Chinguacousy

2-5pm 2-5pm

Up for Discussion Book Clubs 19+ years

Read and discuss the book of the month and find common bonds through books.

May 2 May 7 May 17 June 4

Chinguacousy Cyril Clark Four Corners Cyril Clark

10am-12pm 1-3pm 2-4pm 1-3pm

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

Connections Art & Book Club Literature and visual art connect and reflect in this distinctive book club.

Join us in a discussion of Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver: a heady exploration of climate change, along with media exploitation and political opportunism that lie at the root of what may be our most urgent modern dilemma. A tour of the PAMA exhibit in the Museum on climate change and agriculture follows.

Thursday, June 7 7-9pm Peel Art Gallery + Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington Street East, Brampton Pick up a copy of the book at our Four Corners Branch. Registration starts May 3, 2018. *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.* May 7 May 30 June 1

Mount Pleasant Village Four Corners South Fletcher’s

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

Coding Meetup 19+ years

This casual computer programming meetup for adults has no set agenda. Just bring an idea or a problem, your laptop (members can borrow a free Chromebook with their 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.

May 5, 19 Springdale June 2, 16, 30 Springdale

11am-1pm 11am-1pm

Computer Basics and Beyond: 4-week Session 19+ years

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.* May 4 May 24 May 31 June 11 June 13 June 20 June 29

South Fletcher’s Four Corners Chinguacousy Cyril Clark Four Corners Four Corners South Fletcher's

2-3:30pm 7-8:30pm 6:30-8pm 7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm 7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm

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.* May 3 May 28

May 31 June 15 June 25

Four Corners 7-8:30pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm Cyril Clark 7-8:30pm Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm South Fletcher's 2-3:30pm Cyril Clark 7-8:30pm

Get Social with Facebook

Beginners will learn some of the basic skills needed to use a computer including mouse and keyboard skills, accessing the Internet, email, word processing and more. Registration required.* See Newcomers section for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu speakers only.

19+ years

May Sessions Apr. 30; May 7, 14, 28

May 2, 9, 16, 23 May 3, 10, 17, 24 May 3, 10, 17, 24 May 4, 11, 18, 25

South Fletcher’s 6:30-8pm Springdale 6:30-8pm Cyril Clark 7-8:30pm Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm Chinguacousy 6:30-8pm Four Corners 3-4:30pm

Protect Yourself Online

June Sessions Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22 Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28

Four Corners 3-4:30pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm South Fletcher’s 6:30-8pm Springdale 6:30-8pm Cyril Clark 7-8:30pm Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm Chinguacousy 6:30-8pm

We will get you started on this popular social platform: help you set up an account, find friends and share pictures. Registration required.* May 9

Four Corners

2-3:30pm

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.* May 14

May 18

Mount Pleasant Village Cyril Clark South Fletcher’s

6:30-8pm 7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Lifelong Learning

Go Digital!

Make the Most of Your Digital Library One of the most versatile ways to enjoy your Brampton LIbrary membership is to access our digital products at bramptonlibrary.ca. üüOnline learning with Lynda.com, Gale Small Business Builder and STEM Village üüRead from a wide range of eBooks with Cloud Library and Overdrive üüDownload free music!

To get started, go to Digital Library on the left side of our homepage and click the topic you are interested in. From there, you will find clear instructions that will take you in many interesting directions.

Want to learn something new? Enjoy reading free eBooks, listening to free eAudiobooks and receiving free music? Are you ready to learn another language? Our Digital Library is your answer.

Your library card allows free and easy access, whether you are in one of our branches, at home, or on the go!

From test preparation (Road to IELTS and My Canada) to learning new skills and certifying (Gale Courses and Lynda.com) you will advance your knowledge and increase your options. Courses include Introduction to Excel, Accounting Fundamentals, Grammar Refresher, Beginning Writer's Workshop, Keys to Effective Communication and many more!

Clicking on the eResources tab, you will find a range of around-the-clock sources to support work and school, including our newest addition Gale Small Business Builder, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs and those with existing small businesses.

Gale Small Business Builder provides a stepby-step process that enables users to produce complete business plans!

With Cloud Library and Overdrive, you can discover your next favourite read or eAudiobook and with RB Digital and PressReader, you can stay on top of current events (at home and around the world) or simply enjoy your favourite magazine, cover to cover.

There are great choices for younger members too—including TumbleBooks and STEM Village, an education program based on the Ontario Curriculum, which compliments hands-on programming and services currently available in our branches.

STEM Village guides students through development paths in science, technology, engineering, and math using fun learning tools, games and assessments that identify knowledge gaps and direct new learning.

Whether you want to learn, be entertained, or both, it all starts at bramptonlibrary.ca. Visit our homepage soon or pop into a branch and ask staff for assistance. You will be glad you did!

Access full­-colour, digital versions of today's top newspapers and magazines from around the world in more than 60 languages!

Sign in for free with your Brampton Library card today and access your favorite titles from your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. bramptonlibrary.ca

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Lifelong Learning

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.

makerspacebrampton.ca

for program dates, locations, and registration details

Partners

Curious about MakerSpace?

Want to get started?

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

MakerSpace Orientation 14+ years

Join us for a general introduction to the tools and equipment available and learn the basics of 3D printing and vinyl cutting. New members are always welcome. Registration required.* May 8 May 28

Springdale Chinguacousy

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

Chinguacousy

7-8:30pm

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 makerspacebrampton.ca.

Chinguacousy

May 30

Drop-in 3D Printing

Create your own App with MIT App Inventor: Level 1

May 23

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 makerspacebrampton.ca.

7-8:30pm

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.

Saturdays

Four Corners

10am-1pm

Sheridan Presents Drop-in 3D Printing All Ages

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!

Tuesdays

Four Corners

4-7pm

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Audio Recording Studio & Programs at Chinguacousy Open to Brampton Library members.

Details at Chinguacousy Branch service desk. Registration required.*

Audio Recording Studio Orientation 13+ years

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

Mondays 2:30-4pm Fridays 3-4:30pm Saturdays 3-4:30pm Sundays 1-2:30pm

Sound Advice & Studio Hacks 13+ years

Do you want your audio tracks to sound different, or just better? Spend time with a sound editing expert to get advice on enhancing your tracks and learn tips and tricks for Pro Tools 12. Have all your questions answered to take full advantage of this one-of-a-kind Library space!

Wednesdays 5-8pm

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

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Newcomers

Newcomers Changes to Citizenship Law: New Application Requirements

Computer Basics and Beyond: 4-week Session for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu (HPU) speakers only

19+ years

19+ years

Come to learn about Canadian citizenship eligibility criteria, calculating time in Canada and Citizenship practice test resources.

Registration required.* May 2 May 16 June 14

Chinguacousy Springdale South Fletcher's

3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm

Commissioner of Oaths 19+ years

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.* May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26

Springdale Chinguacousy South Fletcher’s Mount Pleasant Village Springdale Chinguacousy South Fletcher’s Mount Pleasant Village

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

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. Registration required.* See Lifelong Learning section for Computer Basics and Beyond in English.

May Sessions May 1, 8, 15, 22 May 2, 9, 16, 23 May 3, 10, 17, 24

South Fletcher’s Gore Meadows Chinguacousy

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

June Sessions June 5, 12, 19, 26 June 6, 13, 20, 27 June 7, 14, 21, 28

South Fletcher’s Gore Meadows Chinguacousy

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

Computer Basics & Beyond for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu (HPU) speakers only 19+ years

Learn how to use a computer in this free workshop. You will learn basic computer functions like how to use a mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, discover new websites, and learn how to find newspapers and recipes. Registration required.

Tuesdays

Springdale

2:30-4pm

Partners

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

Coming soon to Springdale! *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Newcomers

English Conversation Circle

Newcomers Circle

Practice to improve your English speaking skills.

This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program.

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

19+ years

Mondays Gore Meadows

Mount Pleasant Village Tuesdays Chinguacousy Wednesdays Springdale

South Fletcher's

19+ years

4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 2-3:30pm 4-5:30pm

Excel and Spreadsheets for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu (HPU) Speakers 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.* See Lifelong Learning section for Excel and Spreadsheets in English.

May 31

Chinguacousy

2:30-4pm

19+ years

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.

May 28

June 25

Springdale Gore Meadows Springdale Gore Meadows

2-3pm 5:30-6:30pm 2-3pm 5:30-6:30pm

19+ years

19+ years

Newcomers to Canada are invited to learn about where to find free, low cost or subsidized resources for newcomers to Canada.

Registration required.* Chinguacousy Springdale

Newcomer Seniors Group

Wills and Power of Attorney

Low Cost/Free Subsidized Resources in Brampton/Peel

June 13 June 20

May 10 Springdale 2:30-3:30pm Chinguacousy 4-5pm June 14 Springdale 2:30-3:30pm Chinguacousy 4-5pm

Participants will learn about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, and basic documentation requirements.

May 3

South Fletcher's

3:30-5pm

3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm

Did you know?

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.

Partners

Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto *Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register. bramptonlibrary.ca

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Especially for Seniors

Especially for Seniors ActHeal Senior Series

Senior Series

ActHeal for Seniors, conducted by Community Environment Alliance, is a proven program for seniors' well being. Improve balance, strength and flexibility, learn how to better manage stress and anxiety, and make new friends.

Registration required.*

Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo

60+ years

May 1 May 4

Chinguacousy Chinguacousy

10:15-11:30am 10:15-11:30am

Senior Library Council

Barbara Dickson, Historian and Author, will be discussing her book Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo, the historical record of Canada’s biggest WWII munitions plant, General Engineering Company Canada Limited near Scarborough.

May 29

Chinguacousy

1:30-3pm

Essential Oils

60+ years

The purpose of Senior Library Council is to advise the Library on seniors' issues and concerns, and to help the Library fulfill the needs and interests of seniors. If you are over 60 and interested in your library, come join us. Meet new people, learn new things, help plan events, brainstorm program ideas and make a positive difference in your community.

60+ years

Learn about essential oils in this interactive workshop and hear how they can be used to address common ailments and health issues.

Everyone is invited to make and take home a handmade personal craft. Registration required.* June 19

Mount Pleasant Village

1:30-3pm

Senior Series: Hosted by Service Canada

Monthly at Chinguacousy May 15 & June 19 1:30-3pm

60+ years

Seniorfest!

60+ years

In partnership with Community Environment Alliance, join us for a day of celebrating seniors.

Find out what's in your community, attend Act Heal workshops, be entertained by local seniors, participate in fun activities and more!

June 22

60+ years

Chinguacousy

11am-3pm

This session explains how to access services and register for a My Service Canada Account. It will cover all of the benefits provided under the CPP and OAS programs.

May 1 May 15

Cyril Clark Mount Pleasant Village

1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm

The Rat Pack 60+ years

This program, presented by PAMA (Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives), celebrates some of pop culture’s most infamous icons.

Wills and Powers of Attorney 60+ years

Join lawyer Suzanne Deliscar to learn why you need a will, what happens if you don't have one, what are powers of attorney and why they are important.

June 26

May 17

Seniors are invited to join us week for free programs planned with them in mind! Drop in, meet new people and enjoy a variety of speakers, live performances and more. Beginning May 3 with Antakshari.

Four Corners

1:30-3pm

Partners

*Call 905.793.4636 or visit any branch to register.

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Weekly Senior Series at Springdale 60+ years

Thursdays

Springdale

1:30-3pm bramptonlibrary.ca

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