inspiring connections Services ● Programs ● Special Events January – March 2018
Springdale Branch We can’t wait to welcome you! Family Day
All branches OPEN 1-5pm
Best March Break ever! Special events for all ages
NEW Digital Products
Gale Small Business Builder STEM Village Celebrating
160 years of public libraries in our community
Springdale Branch We can’t wait to welcome you! • 20,000 sq. ft of library space + 5,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose room • MakerSpace Brampton • Large children's area with interactive Everbright wall • LEED Gold-designated building with green roof, grey water system, geothermal heating & cooling and LED lighting
Visit us!
Brampton Library Branches
Chinguacousy (Civic Centre) 150 Central Park Drive
Mount Pleasant Village 100 Commuter Drive
Cyril Clark 20 Loafer’s Lake Lane
South Fletcher’s 500 Ray Lawson Blvd
Four Corners 65 Queen Street East
Springdale 10705 Bramalea Road
Gore Meadows 10150 The Gore Road
Regular Operating Hours Monday to Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
905.793.4636 bramptonlibrary.ca
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 1 – 5pm
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About Our Programs All programs are free! You may simply drop in unless registration is required, as noted. Some programs require free tickets to be picked up 30 minutes before the program starts. For programs that require registration, please do so by calling 905.793.4636 or in person at any branch service desk. 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, January 1 Friday, March 30 Sunday, April 1 bramptonlibrary.ca
Welcome to our new magazine inspiring connections! Here you will find the highlights of what makes Brampton Library your place for free programs and special events that you won't want to miss. Our vision is to inspire connections for all ages and interests that link you with our spaces, materials and digital products. We are open every day in seven locations and online 24/7 at bramptonlibrary.ca Tell us how you engage with Brampton Library! Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bramptonlibrary or contact 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
Holiday Hours New Year's Day Good Friday Easter
Monday, February 19 Family Day
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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
Movers and Shakers
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required.
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required.
Birth-18 months
18 months-3 years
Mondays Springdale 10:30-11am Tuesdays South Fletcher's 1:30-2pm Wednesdays Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2pm Thursdays Gore Meadows 10-10:30am Fridays Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Chinguacousy 11-11:30am
Family Storytime
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays
Gore Meadows 1:30-2pm Gore Meadows 10:30-11am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Gore Meadows 10:30-11am Cyril Clark 11-11:30am Chinguacousy 11-11:30am Springdale 11-11:30am Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2pm
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 Cyril Clark 6:30-7pm Chinguacousy 6:30-7pm Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Tuesdays Four Corners 10:15-10:45am Chinguacousy 1:30-2pm Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7pm Wednesdays Chinguacousy 11-11:30am South Fletcher’s 6:30-7pm Springdale (starts Feb. 7) 6:30-7pm Saturdays Chinguacousy 11-11:30am Gore Meadows 11-11:30am 2
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Early Years
Special thanks to our Early Years partners:
Baby Playtime
Read and Play
Social time for parents and infants featuring baby signing, storytime and parenting education.
A morning of creative play and storytelling especially for little ones.
Thursdays Chinguacousy
Mondays
Birth-18 months
Birth-5 years
1-2:30pm
Baby Songs & Stories
Four Corners 10-11am Chinguacousy 10:30am-12pm
Birth-18 months
Toddler Mother Goose
A special program for babies and their favourite adults. It's never too early to read, sing and play to promote healthy brain development.
A fun, interactive session teaching parents songs and the art of telling stories to their toddlers.
Wednesdays Chinguacousy
1-2:30pm
Family Time 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. Mount Pleasant Village Four Corners Mount Pleasant Village
Fridays Fridays
Gore Meadows Mount Pleasant Village
10-11am 10-11:30am
Toddler Move and Groove
Birth-6 years
Tuesdays Fridays Saturdays
18 months-3 years
3:30-6pm 10-11:15am 10am-12pm
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
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.
Your child will love this journey! Ask for your chart in any of our branches.
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Family Literacy Day Community Art Event All Ages
Everyone is welcome to participate: 1. Bring your favourite quotation 2. Know the source 3. Make your mark on our revitalized branch!
Saturday, January 27, 2018 12-4pm Chinguacousy Branch
Family Day Monday, February 19, 2018 All branches are open from 1-5pm
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MARCH BREAK Ever! All ages Game On! Hands on Exotics Imaginary Balloon World STEM Station WonderPhil Birth – 5 years Alphabet Bingo Family Storytimes 6 – 12 years 100 Cup Challenge Book Bingo Days of Medieval Knights For 6-8 years: Do Superheroes Sink or Swim? For 8-12 years: Kids Studio Orientation For 9-12 years: Crime Scene Science 101 Green Screen It! LEGO® Mania Marble Run Parachute Challenge Spring into Native Plants Teens Film in a Day
presented by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) & the Brampton Community Health Centre
Sphero Battlebots Teen Trivia Challenge
Please refer to Calendar of Events at bramptonlibrary.ca for full details.
Middle Years
Middle Years Programs for 6-12 years
LEGO® Mania
Kids
6-12 years
Discovery Club 6-12 years
Science + Technology + Engineering + Math = STEM! Earn STEM badges for a chance to win a prize. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Mondays Gore Meadows 6:30-8pm Thursdays Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm South Fletcher's 6:30-8pm Saturdays Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-3pm South Fletcher's 1:30-3pm Cyril Clark 2-3:30pm Four Corners 2:30-4pm Gore Meadows 2-3:30pm Springdale 2-3:30pm Chinguacousy (canceled Jan. 27) 3-4:30pm
Imagine, build, create! Engineer your very own creation, meet other LEGO® fans and work together to create a masterpiece. Tuesdays Springdale (starts Feb. 6) 6:30-7:30pm Wednesdays Gore Meadows 6:30-7:30pm Thursdays Cyril Clark 7-8pm Sundays Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm
Jan. 14 & 28; Feb. 11 & 25; Mar. 25
Jan. 14 & 28; Feb. 11 & 25; Mar. 25
South Fletcher's
1:30-2:30pm
Cyril Clark 2-3pm Four Corners 2-3pm Chinguacousy (canceled Mar. 25) 3-4pm
LEGO® Robotics 9-12 years
Learn how to build and program a robot using LEGO® Mindstorms in ths 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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
Four Corners Chinguacousy
6:30-8pm 6-7:30pm
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PA Days at STEM Station 6-12 years
Unleash your inner inventor as you experiment with coding, robotics, circuits and more! Jan. 22 Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm South Fletcher's 1:30-2:30pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Four Corners 2-3pm Gore Meadows 2-3pm Chinguacousy 3-4pm Feb. 9 Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm South Fletcher's 1:30-2:30pm Cyril Clark 2-3pm Four Corners 2-3pm Gore Meadows 2-3pm Springdale 2-3pm Chinguacousy 3-4:30pm
French Homework Help
Partner
Do you need help with your French homework? Join us at our French Homework Club, offered in partnership with Canadian Parents for French. Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
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. Gore Meadows & Springdale Sundays at 2-3pm Mount Pleasant Village & South Fletcher's Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; Mar. 4, 18 at 1:30-2:30pm Cyril Clark Mar. 10 & 17 at 11am-12pm
Grades 4-7
Tuesdays Thursdays
Game On!
Chinguacousy Jan. 21; Mar. 25 at 3-4:30pm
5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm
Special thanks to Zonta Club of Peel! On the occasion of International Women's Day, we are pleased to launch Zonta's donation of new materials for a younger audience that feature themes that support equity for women. Stop by any branch on or after March 8 to borrow these great new books.
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Teens
Teens Open Teen Library Council (TLC) Meeting
Teen Meetup Teens
Teens
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. Mondays
Four Corners
6-7pm
Jan. 8; Feb. 5; Mar. 5
Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesdays
Chinguacousy & Cyril Clark
Jan. 8; Feb. 7
Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6
6-7pm
Wednesdays Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-7:30pm
Mar. 7
Thursdays
Gore Meadows
Fridays
6-7pm
Jan. 11; Feb. 1; Mar. 1
South Fletcher's
4-5pm
Jan. 12; Feb. 2; Mar. 2
Thursdays Springdale
6-7pm
Feb. 8; Mar. 1
Film in a Day Teens
Thursday, March 15, 2018 10am-4:30pm Chinguacousy
Drop-in to your favourite branch library for teenplanned, teen-focused meetups every week. Mondays
Four Corners
Mount Pleasant Village 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesdays
Chinguacousy & Cyril Clark
Jan. 8 & 15; Feb. 5, 12, 26 Mar. 5, 19, 26
7-8pm
Jan. 8 & 15; Feb. 5, 12, 26; Mar. 5, 19, 26
Jan. 9 & 16; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 20, 27
7-8pm
Wednesdays Mount Pleasant Village 7:30-8:30pm
Mar. 7, 21, 28
Thursdays
Gore Meadows
Jan. 11,18; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1, 8, 22, 29
7-8pm
Springdale
Feb. 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1, 8, 22, 29
7-8pm
Fridays
South Fletcher's
5-6pm
Jan. 12, 19; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 23, 30
Free workshop! Participate in making a film from start to finish in just one day during March Break. A light lunch will be served. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Partners
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General Interest
General Interest Programs & special events for all ages
Careers & Finances
Technology
Cryptocurrency/Bitcoin Meetup
Bring Your Own Device: WhatsApp
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are making the news. What are they and how do they work? This program will help you network with others who are interested in these new forms of currency and learn from each other. How does cryptocurrency fit in with the history of money? What is this revolutionary technology and how can you start using Bitcoin?
Learn how to communicate long distance for free with WhatsApp. Participants must bring a tablet or smartphone to participate. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required.
19+ years
Jan. 7 Feb. 11 Mar. 11
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
19+ years
3-4:30pm 3-4:30pm 3-4:30pm
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Cyril Clark Mount Pleasant Village
6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm
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7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm
Computer Basics and Beyond: 4-week Session 19+ years
How to Start a Small Business
Feb. 22 Mar. 20
Jan. 25 Feb. 7 Mar. 21
January – March 2018
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. See Newcomers section for Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu speakers only. February Sessions Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm Chinguacousy 7-8:30pm Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Four Corners 3-4:30pm Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm South Fletcher's 6:30-8pm March Sessions Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Gore Meadows 10:30am-12pm Chinguacousy 7-8:30pm Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 Four Corners 3-4:30pm Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mount Pleasant Village 6:30-8pm South Fletcher's 6:30-8pm Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Cyril Clark 6:30-8pm bramptonlibrary.ca
General Interest
e-Learning: Educate Yourself for Free 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 e-Learning resources available free to Brampton Library cardholders. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Jan. 11 Jan 17 Jan. 18 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 Mar. 7 Mar. 29
Chinguacousy Four Corners Gore Meadows Four Corners Four Corners Four Corners Gore Meadows
7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm 10:30am-12pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 10:30am-12pm
Your free
DIGITAL LIBRARY
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 29 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 Mar. 28
Gore Meadows Chinguacousy Cyril Clark Cyril Clark Four Corners Four Corners
10:30am-12pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm 7-8:30pm
Get Social with Facebook 19+ years
We will get you started on this popular social platform: help you set up an account, find friends and share pictures. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Jan. 11 Feb. 21 Jan. 25 Mar. 29
Four Corners Four Corners Gore Meadows Four Corners
7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 10:30am-12pm 7-8:30pm
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Feb. 5 Mar. 5
Cyril Clark Cyril Clark
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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? 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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Jan. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 Mar. 19
Chinguacousy Springdale Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 2-3:30pm 6:30-8pm
3D Printing for Cosplay Replicas and Props with Shop3D.ca 14+ years
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a Lightsaber, become your favourite Avenger, or display an Overwatch character's weapon? In Part 1 of this program learn how to get started and view print demonstrations with Ultimakers. Part 2 explores how to make your 3D prints more realistic with these finishing touches: sanding, bodyfilling, molding and painting. Register at makerspacebrampton.ca
Drop-in 3D Printing All Ages
Print 3D plastic objects designed by you! Get started by setting up an account and taking the tutorials at tinkercad.com. Drop-in to Four Corners Branch to learn how to print your creation. Please bring your own laptop, mouse and USB, if possible, or borrow a Chromebook from our limited supply. Saturdays
Four Corners
10am-1pm
Feb. 24 (Part 1) Chinguacousy 10:30am-12:30pm Mar. 10 (Part 2) Chinguacousy 10:30am-12:30pm
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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
Tech Talks: Cloud Computing 19+ years
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 you can access 3D printers at Brampton Library to print your creation. Participants must have an email address. Jan. 16 Feb. 20 Mar. 20
Chinguacousy Gore Meadows Springdale
6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm
Guest speaker David Tank, a Manager for Corporate Analytics at SPS Commerce, walks us through some high level components of cloud computing, while speaking directly to the benefits and disadvantages of one the most exciting emerging patterns available, Serverless Computing. It allows you to build small applications that can be immensely scalable without worry about infrastructure. Included will also be a demo showing how easy it is to get started with a Serverless Application using Node and AWS Lambda. Feb. 22
Chinguacousy
6:30-8:30pm
celebrating diverse authors and stories in historic downtown brampton
May 3–6, 2018
thefoldcanada.org
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the Festival of literary diversity
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Memoirs Writing Group
Reading & Writing
19+ years
Author Events Local Author Talk 19+ years
Local Author Michael Robert Dyet 'The Metaphor Guy' is a novelist, short story writer, closet philosopher and chronicler of life’s mysteries. Join us for his talk and readings from his recent short story collection Hunting Muskie: Rites of Passage. Feb. 12
Cyril Clark
7-8:30pm
Writing Workshops Black History Month: Black Art as Affirming to Black Bodies + Open Mic 19+ years
A writing workshop affirming messages in musical, literary and visual art by black artists and re-imagining these messages through poetry. The event finishes with a one-hour Open Mic! Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Feb. 18
Chinguacousy
1-4:30 pm
Brampton Writers' Guild 19+ years
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 workshops at 7pm. Write for details at bramptonwg@rogers.com. Jan. 11 Feb. 8 Mar. 8
Four Corners Four Corners Four Corners
6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm
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 by phone or in person at any branch is required. Wednesdays Four Corners
Jan 10, 24; Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7, 21
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. Jan. 18 Feb. 15 Mar. 15
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Write Now: FOLD-Interactive Writing Workshop
7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm
Partner
19+ years
Write Now is a writing workshop for emerging and established writers. The event is streamed on Facebook Live but there are also a limited number of spaces for the LIVE EVENT. An ASL interpreter will be at the live event and will be captured in the video footage. Included is a 45-minute writing lesson and 60 minutes of quiet writing time. There is room for discussion in the last 15 minutes of the event followed by a postevent discussion on Twitter. Registration required with FOLD. Jan. 21 Mar. 25
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
2-4pm 2-4pm
Brampton Library is proud to support MagnusCards, a free app created specifically for people with Autism and other cognitive special needs. Help someone you care for get a library card, use the self-checkout, return items, browse the catalogue, or use the calendar of events. Get the app!
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Book Clubs Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required.
Hindi Writers Guild 19+ years
Discuss books by famous authors, recite poetry & ghazals and read stories in Hindi. In collaboration with the Hindi Writers Guild. Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Mar. 10
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
2-5pm 2-5pm 2-5pm
Punjabi Writers Book Club 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. Jan. 27 Feb. 24 Mar. 31
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
2-5pm 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. Registration opens February 5, 2018. Join us monthly! Mar. 5 Cyril Clark Mar. 7 Chinguacousy Mar. 15 Four Corners
1-3pm 10am-12pm 2-4pm
Congratulations to Farzana Doctor whose book Six Metres of Pavement, published by Dundurn Press, won One Book One Brampton 2017! 2018 Shortlist Announcement At the FOLD wrap-up on Sunday, May 7 3:30-4:30pm we will announce the finalists —read, discuss, and vote for your favourite! 2018 Winner Announcement Join Brampton Library's Adult Summer Reading Club to attend the After Hours Book Bash on Friday, August 17, where the winner will be revealed...
Connections Art & Book Club Read and discuss the book & see the exhibit!
Literature and visual art connect, intersect, and reflect in this distinctive book club. Our librarian leads the discussion of this month's selection Through a Dog's Eyes by Jennifer Arnold. A tour of the PAMA exhibit Beyond Sit & Stay: Dogs in our Service will follow. Known as our best friends, dogs serve us in many ways and fulfill many important functions, including search & rescue, detection, therapy and security. Learn more about working dogs and their human partners. Thursday, March 8 7-8:30 pm 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 February 1, 2018. bramptonlibrary.ca
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Special Interest Colouring and Conversation 19+ years
Get creative and de-stress at the same time! You don't have to be an expert or an artist. Just take out your pencils and start colouring. Jan. 3 Mar. 16
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
7-8:30pm 3-4:30pm
Register for After Hours Study Hall at Chinguacousy and Gore Meadows
Library Pals 19+ years
This drop in program is specifically designed for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering an opportunity to learn, socialize and find community while exploring a library branch and the services offered. Jan. 29 Feb. 14 Feb. 26 Mar. 7 Mar. 26
Need more time?
Gore Meadows Cyril Clark Gore Meadows Cyril Clark Gore Meadows
10-11am 2-3pm 10-11am 2-3pm 10-11am
January 13 – March 31, 2018 • Open to Brampton Library members— ask staff how to become a member • Register in person or by phone during Library hours for each day’s Study Hall • Call 905.793.4636 x74205 for Chinguacousy and 905.793.4636 x74700 for Gore Meadows • Bring your Library card every time you register and to enter After Hours Study Hall
Sit 'n' Stitch Meetup 19+ years
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
PASS
2-4pm
Wills and Power of Attorney
Did you know?
Participants will learn about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and basic documentation requirements with lawyer Suzanne Deliscar. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required.
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.
19+ years
Jan. 30 Feb. 13
Chinguacousy Gore Meadows
1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm
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Audio Recording Studio & Programs at Chinguacousy Open to Brampton Library members. Details at Chinguacousy Branch service desk. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required.
Audio Recording Studio Orientation 13+ years
A required introduction to available equipment and software and an explanation of guidelines for studio use. Sundays 1-2:30pm Mondays 2:30-4pm Fridays (Kids only on Mar. 16) 3-4:30pm Saturdays 10-11:30am
Kids Audio Recording Studio Orientation 8-12 years
An introduction to laying down tracks in the Audio Recording Studio. Spoken word, music, vocals: learn how to use the equipment and produce on the spot. Parents and guardians must remain in the Library during the session. Mar. 16
3-4:30pm
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
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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
Come to learn about Canadian citizenship eligibility criteria, calculating time in Canada and Citizenship practice test resources. Registration required. Jan. 18 Feb. 15
South Fletcher's Chinguacousy
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. Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 Mar. 13 Mar. 20 Mar. 27
Chinguacousy South Fletcher's Mount Pleasant Village Chinguacousy South Fletcher's Mount Pleasant Village Chinguacousy South Fletcher's Mount Pleasant Village
1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm
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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. Registration required. See General Interest section for Computer Basics and Beyond in English. February Sessions Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Chinguacousy Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 South Fletcher's Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Gore Meadows
2:30-4pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm
March Sessions Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Chinguacousy Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 South Fletcher's Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Gore Meadows
2:30-4pm 6:30-8pm 2:30-4pm
Newcomer Connections Meet with settlement counselors at Chinguacousy, South Fletcher's, Gore Meadows and Mount Pleasant Village. Coming soon to Springdale! bramptonlibrary.ca
Newcomers
English Conversation Circle
Newcomer Women's 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 South Fletcher's
19+ years
4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm
Jan. 11 Feb. 8 Mar. 8
Chinguacousy Chinguacousy Chinguacousy
4-5pm 4-5pm 4-5pm
Free Low Cost Subsidized Resources in Brampton
Smart Shopping Tips: How to manage your budget
Newcomers to Canada are invited to learn about where to find free, low cost or subsidized resources for newcomers to Canada. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required.
If you want to be a smart shopper and save, this session is for you. You will learn about:
19+ years
Mar. 21
Chinguacousy
3:30-5pm
Newcomer Seniors Group 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. Jan. 29 Feb. 26 Mar. 26
Gore Meadows Gore Meadows Gore Meadows
5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm
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Returns policies & restocking fees Price adjustments, warranties & coupons Food recall alerts & price matching Cooling off period & scanning code of practice Cash backs, rebates & rain checks
Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Mar. 20
South Fletcher's
3:30-5pm
Taxes in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know 19+ years
Come to learn about the Canadian Tax System and all about your tax return. Registration required. Jan. 18
Chinguacousy
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. bramptonlibrary.ca
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Especially for Seniors
Especially for Seniors Senior Series
e-Learning: Educate Yourself for Free
Seniors are invited to join us every month for FREE programs planned with them in mind! Drop in, meet new people and enjoy a variety of speakers, live performances and more.
ActHeal 60+ years
ActHeal is a proven program designed for seniors' well-being. Improve balance, strength and flexibility; better manage stress and anxiety and make new friends! Register at actheal2018.eventbrite.com or call 905.463.9941. Jan. 23
Gore Meadows
10:15-11:30am
Tuesdays
Chinguacousy
10:15-11:30am
Starts Jan. 30, canceled Mar. 13
Brampton Animal Services 60+ years
Find out about services, positions and have your questions answered. Feb. 27
Chinguacousy
1:30-3pm
60+ years
Get into online learning! Take a course for free and learn at your own pace to update your skills and expand your options. Gale Courses and Lynda.com are free online resources available to Brampton Library members. Click the eLearning button at bramptonlibrary.ca for more information. Feb. 6 Feb. 20
Cyril Clark Mount Pleasant Village
1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Beyond 60+ years
Helping the environment starts in your own backyard. Join Toronto & Region Conservation to learn how to create beautiful landscape features that attract and protect native species, such as Monarch butterflies, nesting songbirds and hummingbirds. Participants will receive a free copy of the Creating Habitat guide. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Mar. 6
Cyril Clark
1:30-3pm
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Especially for Seniors
Senior Series (continued)
When I Die: Financial Planning for Life and Death
In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson 60+ years
Sue and Jim Waddington have been on a quest to locate the places that inspired the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson. They compared 600+ photographs and painting sites with corresponding artwork. They will discuss how they find the painting sites and what they have learned about the painters. Mar. 27
Chinguacousy
1:30-3pm
Top Native Plants for Your Green Yard 60+ years
60+ years
Join author Garry Duncan as he discusses his book. Make sure the financial affairs for you and your loved ones are in order. Jan. 16
Mount Pleasant Village
1:30-3pm
Wills and Powers of Attorney 60+ years
Participants will learn about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and basic documentation requirements with lawyer Suzanne Deliscar. Registration by phone or in person at any branch is required. Jan. 30
Chinguacousy
1:30-3pm
Join Credit Valley Conservation to learn how to add colour, diversity and curb appeal with the top locally native plants that are right for your home landscape. Resources include detailed plant lists as well as design suggestions and ideas. Mar. 20
Mount Pleasant Village 1:30-2:30pm
Senior Library Council 60+ years
The purpose is to advise Brampton Library of seniors’ issues and concerns, help to fulfill their needs and respond to their interests. Meet people, learn new things, help plan events, brainstorm program ideas and make a positive difference in your community. Monthly at Chinguacousy – Jan. 16, Feb. 20 & Mar. 20 1:30-3pm
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Play & Learn storytimes, programs, MakerSpace workshops, board games, online courses
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Programs, courses & special events for all ages and interests – dates, times and locations are listed online and on our branch calendars
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