Atl fall 2016 by Vaughan Public Libraries

A FREE GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS & USING YOUR LIBRARY

What’sOn SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2016

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What’sOn is published quarterly by the Marketing & Communications Department of Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL). For more information about programs, please contact the branch listed. For general information about this publication contact: Editor, Elaine Barr t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4608 e: elaine.barr@vaughan.ca

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Greetings from

Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library. There’s lots of excitement at Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) as we head into fall! Mark September 10th on your calendar as the Vaughan Public Library Board invites you to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of the Civic Centre Resource Library! The day’s activities kick off with an official ceremony at 11 am, followed by family entertainment and refreshments from 12:30 to 4 pm. There will be non-stop storytimes including award-winning Kids’ CBC host Patty, and everybody’s favourite, Bookaboo! Roald Dahl’s beloved novel Matilda will come to life in a special reading, and you and your family will have a chance to win tickets to attend a performance of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre. Join us for live music, give-a-ways, prizes and exciting demonstrations at our newly opened Create It! space.

Creative entrepreneurs, artists and musicians will love the lab that features three distinct creation spaces with semi-professional equipment: a design space that offers 3D printers and a workstation equipped with creative software; a green room with photography and videography equipment; and a VPL unique innovative music/control room, containing music production equipment, software and musical instruments. Come and tour this magnificent, futuristic 36,000 sq. ft. resource library located at the corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Keele Street on the City Hall Campus. Drop by and explore all its fantastic features and services including a second floor patio, a reading garden and electric vehicle charging stations! That’s not the only celebration coming up at VPL. Dust off your bell-bottoms and plan to join us, at Retrofest, to commemorate Kleinburg Library’s 50th birthday November 5 at 1 pm. Speaking of planning, it continues on with VPL’s Vellore Village South Library expected to open in late 2017. Architect renderings of the library that will be attached to the existing community centre are available on VPL’s Building Projects Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/building. There’s so much more happening at VPL. This What’s On is full of a variety of programs and events for the fall that will Enrich, Inspire and Transform your life.

Civic Centre Resource Library

GRAND OPENING Celebration

Saturday, September 10th Official Ceremony 11 am Family Entertainment 12:30 – 4 pm A great day filled with prizes, music, giveaways, Create It! demos, library tours, literary discussions, visits from Franklin, Scaredy Squirrel, storytimes from Kids’ CBC Patty & Bookaboo, and so much more!

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Vaughan Newcomers’ Bus Tour New to Vaughan? Discover Your Community! Learn about services and opportunities the City of Vaughan has to offer you and your family.

FREE Coming fall 2016

Available Tour Dates

September 28 & 29, 2016 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration begins August 2, 2016 For more information or to register, please contact: Linda Cavaliere, 416.238.1019 Open to newcomers and new residents to the City of Vaughan. Seating is limited.

Bake with Grandma(pa)

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Peel, slice, mix and bake. Bring your grandchild to the library for this tactile and fun activity. Create a delicious apple crumble and enjoy a fall-themed storytime. For adults and their grandchildren (ages 5-12). Please pre-register at the Service Desk. $5 fee per child. Registration begins September 1st. Space is limited.

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Dufferin Clark Library, Sept 17, 10:30 am

Holocaust Survivor's Testimony Join us during Holocaust Education Week

to hear a Holocaust survivor's story.

*For ages 12 and up. No registration required.

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Ansley Grove Library | Nov 9, 1:30 pm Judy Lysys was born in Czechoslovakia in 1928. In March 1944, she was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. Judy was liberated on May 6, 1945 by the U.S. Army. Bathurst Clark Resource Library | Nov 6, 1:30 pm Maple Library | Nov 4, 11 am Born in Czechoslovakia, Mark Lane was deported to AuschwitzBirkenau in 1944. He was forced on a death march to Mauthausen in Austria and to Gunskirchen from where he was liberated. Dufferin Clark Library | Nov 2, 1 pm Rose Lipszyc was born in Poland in 1929. In 1942, Rose escaped forced deportation and survived by posing as a teenage Polish child worker in Germany. After the war, Rose immigrated to Israel and later to Canada.

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It! e t a e r C Your Destination for Creation! Visit the library during Culture Days for interactive programming including 3D printing, robotics, music and more featuring our Create It! and MAKE It! spaces! CCRL & PBRL Oct 1, 10 am – 4pm

Maker Faire Join us for presentations, workshops and a wide variety of activities including: 3D printing and scanning, green screen, robotics, button making and more, featuring our MAKE It! Space. PBRL, Oct 22, 11 am – 4:30pm

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3D Certification

This mandatory certification program will allow you to use our 3D printer. Learn the basics of how to use the equipment and be safe. PBRL Thursdays by appointment

3D Yourself

Ever wonder what you’d look like in plastic? Drop by our creation spaces and learn how to make a model of yourself using our 3D scanner. Selfies are so 2D! CCRL Nov 5 2 pm Nov 14 7 pm PBRL Tuesdays by appointment

Cardboard Fort Friday

Come design, create, and build anything– with cardboard. We provide the cardboard, tape, markers and more. Just bring your imagination and creativity. BCRL Oct 28 12 pm

Design in 3D

Learn how to design and build your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad. No experience required. CCRL Sept 15 7 pm Sept 24 2 pm

DIY Arduino Projects for Beginners Program contains one main project and a set of workshops for seven weeks. Each week, one sub-project with one major topic (electronic components, writing sketches, etc.) will be covered. PBRL Thursdays 6 pm Program starts Oct 13

Explore the Create It! Space

The new digital creation space and recording studio is where technology and inspiration collide. To book a one-on-one tour and introduction please contact the Service Desk to make an appointment. CCRL Mondays

Make Your Own Lego® Movie Learn how stop-motion animation can bring your Lego® masterpiece to life. Design and build your own Lego® adventure and we’ll show you how to capture it! For ages 7-12. BCRL Oct 16 1 pm

Mystery Box Challenge

Can you invent something entirely new with only the materials in your mystery box? Learn about engineering and design as you build (and re-build) your inventions. Up for the challenge? For ages 6 - 9. BCRL Sept 26 1:30 pm

Oculus Rift Expo

The Oculus Rift is here and we want you to test it out! See for yourself how virtual reality is changing our world through interactive, hands-on demonstrations. Contact the Service Desk for more information. CCRL Nov 19 2 pm

STEAM Coaches

Calling all committed makers and techies! Earn volunteer hours by assisting staff and customers in our creation spaces. Build your resume while perfecting your teaching and tech skills! Contact your branch for further details and application deadlines. BCRL CCRL PBRL

Virtual Reality at the Library

Discover and explore Virtual Reality. Together we assemble VR glasses, tour the virtual reality world, and you get to take the glasses home! For ages 8 to 12. Limited to 15 participants. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. Admission is $5. BCRL Nov 19 11 am

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Ready to Read

Join us for a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and activities. Come share great ideas for developing early literacy skills and a love of reading. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. MA Thursdays 10:30 am No program Sept 1

Sensory Storytime

Preschool programs Baby Signs

In this four-session parent-and-child workshop, get an introduction to the fundamentals of baby sign language and learn common baby signs. For ages 6-18 months with a caregiver. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. DC Thursdays 10:30 am

Born to Read

Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver. BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am Thursdays 2 pm No program Sept 1 CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 11:30 am

LEGO DUPLO® Read! Build! Play!

Join us to read, build and play with Duplo® to help your child develop their early literacy skills. For ages 2-5. PBRL Thursdays 10:30 am No program Sept 1

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Musical Babies

An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes and more! Offered in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centre. Space is limited. For ages 0-12 months. AN Fridays 10:30 am No program Sept 2 KL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Thursdays 1:30 pm No program Sept 1 PBRL Mondays 3 pm No program Sept 5

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Children enjoy an independent half-hour of stories, songs and activities while learning some of the social skills they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers must remain in the library. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. For ages 3-5. AN Wednesdays 11:30 am

Family ¯ Storytime

Sensory storytime is a program of stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities. For children 0-6 of all abilities, especially those with special needs. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. CCRL Thursdays Sept 8–Oct 13 10:30 am Nov 3–Dec 1 4:15 pm

Toddling to Read

This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver. No program Sept 1, 2. AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am CCRL Mondays 11:30 am KL Tuesdays 11 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am

BCRL Mondays CCRL Wednesdays Fridays DC Tuesdays Spend time together enjoying great KL Saturdays stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for New MA Saturdays the whole family! PBRL Mondays No program Sept 1, 3, 5 & Oct 10 PL Tuesdays WO Thursdays

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Kids Are Leaders Too

This program for students aged 11 to 13 teaches team building, leadership, public speaking and community building through a variety of games and activities. Please bring peanut-free snacks and lunch. PBRL Oct 28 10 am–4pm

Minecrafters' Club

Create a whole new world with friends! Come play Minecraft for free at the library. AN Tuesdays Oct 4–Nov 22 7 pm

Children’s programs Chess Club

Come by the library to meet like-minded chess people. Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out! WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm

Fun With French

Practice your French language skills with French stories and activities led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For ages 7 and up. PBRL Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 6 7 pm

P.A. Days @ Your Library

Homework Help

Education students can help your children with their homework in Math, Science, English and more! For ages 7-12. Please contact the Service Desk for more information. Program starts Sept 20. AN Tuesdays 4 pm CCRL Wednesdays 4 pm DC Wednesdays 4 pm

H Kids’ Book Clu b H Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For ages 8-12. CCRL Oct 4 6:30 pm Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein Nov 1 6:30 pm Hoot by Carl Hiaasen MA Sept 15 6:30 pm Schooled by Gordon Korman

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School’s out for the day! Drop by the library and pass the time with some fun activities. Please contact the Service Desk for more information. AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Reading Buddies Applications Kids can build their reading confidence with volunteers at the library. Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/ programs/view/461. AN BCRL MA PBRL WO

Oct 13 6:30 pm The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Nov 10 6:30 pm Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-so-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renée Russell Sept 29 6:30 pm The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Oct 27 6:30 pm Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Nov 24 6:30 pm Schooled by Gordon Korman

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Family programs Family Movie

Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time together. It’s fun for kids and parents! Watch our family-oriented feature films on the big screen. AN Fridays 4 pm No program Sept 2 BCRL Sept 24, Oct 8, 22 Nov 5, 19 10:30 am DC Saturdays 2 pm MA Sept 12, 26, Oct 24, Nov 7, 21 6:30 pm Oct 28, Nov 25 2 pm WO Saturdays 2 pm

Fire Safety Storytime

Join Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service at a very special storytime promoting fire safety and fire prevention for the whole family. BCRL Oct 6 10:30 am MA Oct 13 10:30 am PBRL Oct 12 10:30 am

Pokémon League @ CCRL

Whether you own Pokémon cards, love Pokemon or just want something fun to do after school, come play Pokémon TCG. All ages are welcome. CCRL Sept 8, 22, Oct 6,20 Nov 3, 17 6 pm

Puppet Show Fun

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Everyone likes puppets! Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before. BCRL Nov 25 11 am MA Nov 12 2 pm

Wii Wanna Play Wii U!

Interested in playing interactive and fun games on the Wii U? Drop into the library for some Nintendo Wii U gameplay! All ages welcome. Contact the Service Desk for more information. DC

Halloween

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Join us for some hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities as we get ourselves in the mood for Halloween! AN BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL WO

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Teen programs

Teen programs PlayStationÂŽ

It's gotta be PlayStationÂŽ4. Play interactive and fun games and challenge your skills in sports and races. All ages are welcome! Contact the Service Desk for more information. PBRL

Red Cross Babysitting Training Don't sit on the baby! Learn this and many other important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter. Admission is $55. For ages 11-15. DC Sept 24 10 am MA Nov 12 10 am

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games and have fun. Contact your local branch for further details. BCRL MA PBRL WO

Teen Issues Council

Take a stand! Learn presentation skills, public speaking and collaborate with other teens. Be the change. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. BCRL Thursdays 7 pm Program starts Sept 8 CCRL Thursdays 3:30 pm Program starts Sept 15

Teen Book Club

Come by and pick up a copy of one of our hot, new reads and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book. AN Oct 5 7 pm Shaken by Eric Walter Nov 2 7 pm Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Dec 7 7 pm Everyday by David Levithan CCRL Sept 27 7 pm Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

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CCRL Oct 25 (cont.) Looking for Alaska by John Green Nov 22 Uglies by Scott Westerfeld PL Sept 26 Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green Oct 24 Every Day by David Levithan Nov 28 We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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Russian Literary Discussion Group

Read any great books lately? Tell us about any Russian language books you’ve read, and hear from our staff about what is new in the Russian collection. PL Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 7 pm

Senior Social

Older adults are invited to this free program featuring book chats, activities, guest speakers and special information workshops. WO Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 2 pm

Adult programs Author Visit − Linda Holeman

Meet Linda Holeman, author of The Devil on Her Tongue, at this special literary reading. This programs is offered with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. KL Oct 5 7 pm

Computer Tutor

Want to learn something new with computers? Our volunteers will help you learn the basics or explore various technological topics. Contact the Service Desk for more details or apply online. AN BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

Computer Tutor Volunteers

Share your computer skills with people who need help, either basic skills or advanced. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online at www.vaughanpl.info/volunteers. AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Greening Your Grounds with Rain Gardens

Rain gardens may look like regular gardens but they’re actually much more. Learn what's happening below the ground and what it takes to create a beautiful one on your own! DC Oct 8 10 am

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Hindi Book Club

Join the discussion group for adults who like to share their thoughts on Hindi books they have read. The library will provide a copy of the books. DC Nov 24 7 pm

Let’s Go to the Movies

More than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film – for free! See you at the show. BCRL Mondays 1:30 pm KL Thursdays 4:30 pm

Library Apps for Your Mobile Devices

Bring your device to the Service Desk. We'll walk you through the setup for the following FREE library services: • Your library account • eBooks and eAudiobooks • eMagazines • Digital movies and music AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Vaughan Poets' Circle

The Vaughan Poets' Circle invites all poetry lovers to share their work and critique the work of others in a receptive environment. For more information, contact Debbie Ouellet at 905.936.3363. BCRL Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12 10:30 am

Tech Social

Curious about today's digital world? Brush up on your computer skills by exploring new tech topics. Each class has hands-on guided practice. WO Sept 1, Oct 6, Nov 3 2 pm

VPL Writers’ Club

In support of local literary creation and cultural development, VPL invites all local authors to join the community-led VPL Writers’ Club, a free space for you to meet peer authors, discuss and develop great ideas, get peer critiques and reviews on manuscripts, collaborate on projects and partner with VPL to investigate e-publishing opportunities. Register at the Service Desk. BCRL Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 2 pm

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Book Clubs Book Club

Join the discussion group for adults who like to share their thoughts on books they have read. The library will provide a copy of the book.

Sept 28 7 pm Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Oct 26 7 pm Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Nov 30 7 pm They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson BCRL Sept 27 7 pm Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish by David Rakoff Nov 29 7 pm Ru by Kim Thúy CCRL Sept 13 7 pm The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Oct 11 7 pm Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Nov 8 7 pm American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Sept 8 7 pm The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Oct 6 7 pm Mrs. Queen Takes the Train by William Kuhn Nov 3 7 pm The Known World by Edward P. Jones Sept 7 7 pm The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim Oct 5 7 pm The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Nov 2 7 pm All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Sept 26 7 pm In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner Oct 24 7 pm Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Nov 28 7 pm Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

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