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What’sOn DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY 2016-2017
Thousands of customers joined in the fun to celebrate the Grand Opening Celebration of the Civic Centre Resource Library!
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What’s New
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Maker Programs
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Preschool Programs
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Children’s Programs
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Family Programs
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Adult Programs
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Holiday Closures Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve
CLOSED AT NOON
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Monday, December 26 Boxing Day Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED AT NOON
Sunday, January 1 Monday, February 20
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Except: AN and DC will be CLOSED all day
Except: AN and DC will be CLOSED all day
New Year's Day Family Day
Except: BCRL, CCRL, PBRL will be OPEN from 1– 5 pm
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Welcome Greetings from
Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board
Welcome to What’sOn at the Library Thanks to all who attended the Civic Centre Resource Library’s recent Official Grand Opening Celebration! Excitement filled the air as thousands joined us to formally open our ninth location. Expanding our services into more neighbourhoods continues. We held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Vellore Village South Library. The hourglass-shaped, 8,300 sq. ft. facility is being built with comfortable seating, nature-inspired elements, quiet study spaces and a balcony overlooking the Vellore Village Community Centre skate park. Be sure to stay up to date with the details on our building blog, www.vaughanpl.info/ building/. Library buildings are not the only new things to check out—be sure to visit VPL’s CREATE IT! studios offering three distinct creation spaces with semi-professional equipment including 3D printers, a green room and a music recording studio and MAKE IT! which houses
state-of-the-art technology, including a 3D printer and Carvey® machine. I am also pleased to share that one of the Vaughan Public Library Board Members, Mrs. Isabella Ferrara, was conferred with the coveted Order of Vaughan for this year. In addition, Margie Singleton, CEO of Vaughan Public Libraries has been selected as a Mentor for the Northern Exposure to Leadership Institute, based in Jasper, which has over 25 years of success in contributing to the leadership competencies of Canadian librarians. New services and programs are also available! For travellers, our libraries now have portable GPS Navigators preloaded with maps of Canada and the U.S. available for borrowing to all valid VPL cardholders. For those with cherished memories in old formats (slides, VHS tapes, etc.) Woodbridge Library has, along with the necessary instruction, equipment for digital preservation and transfer. Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario you are able to bring new life to your memories and put them into a format that you can use. Look through this issue of What’sOn and let VPL Enrich, Inspire and Transform your life—past, present and future!
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Celebrate Family Day with entertainment for the whole family!
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the branch offering the program starting February 1, 2017. Space is limited.
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Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 2pm Join Rob Joy for a guitar-strummin’, toe-tappin' wintertime extravaganza that is fun for the whole family.
Why Are Dinosaurs Extinct?
Civic Centre Resource Library, 2pm Why are dinosaurs extinct? Explore and investigate asteroid and volcano theories during this unique hands-on event with Chamelea.
Bubble Show
Pierre Berton Resource Library, 2pm Bubble Show will amaze your whole family with fascinating bubble magic! It will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid all over again!
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Helping Hands
Volunteer together as a family! Join us as we sort food for the Vaughan Food Bank, create snack bags for children in need, and enjoy a special volunteering storytime.
Bathurst Clark Resource Library | Sunday, December 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Support VPL's Food Drive and Reduce your Fines!
Lower your fines while doing good! For each food item you donate at one of VPL’s branches between December 1-14, Vaughan Public Libraries will lower your library fine by $1. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank and Humanity First.
Memory Lab
Study Hall
Woodbridge Library
Have home movies on VHS? An assortment of slides? A box of old recipes hidden away? Don’t just store your favourite collections – enjoy them! Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Woodbridge Library is proud to offer digital preservation and transfer equipment, along with the necessary instruction, to bring life and use to all of your cherished memories. Please contact the Service Desk for more information. Analog to Digital Conversion
December 2–21 Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for university students who want to study alone or in small groups. From December 2 to 21, BCRL, CCRL & PBRL will have extended hours from 9 pm to midnight on Mon. to Thurs., 6 to 9 pm on Fri., and 5 to 9 pm on Sat. and Sun.
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It! e t a e r C Create It! Tech Tutorials Sign up for a series of hands-on technological sessions about all things Create It! Each month we explore a different topic from photography, to sound mixing, to audio recording, and more with a community professional. Registration is $50 for 4 weeks. More information is available online or at the Service Desk. CCRL Mondays, 7 pm
Pal-N-Times Hey there, you with the hearts in your eyes, stop by the Create It! studios for a special Valentine-inspired photo shoot. Bring a friend, bring your family, even pets are welcome! CCRL Feb 13, 6 pm
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3D Cardboard Modelling
Come design, create, and build anything - with cardboard! Bring your imagination and creativity. For ages 13 and up. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. PBRL Dec 4, Feb 26 11 am
3D Certification
This mandatory program will teach you the basics of 3D printing, creating and preparing a file and using equipment safely. After you’re certified you can print in our creation spaces! Please pre-register at the Service Desk. CCRL Dec 22, Jan 19, Feb 2 7 pm PBRL Dec 8 6 pm Jan 12, 26 4 pm Feb 9, 23 3 pm
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! Please pre-register at the Service Desk. CCRL Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 27 7 pm PBRL Dec 13, Jan 17, Feb 21 6 pm
Carvey ® Certification
Join us for basic training to learn to use the Carvey® , the 3D carving machine, independently to create that game changer idea percolating in your mind. PBRL Dec 15, Jan 24, Feb 28 3:30 pm
Colouring 2.0
Move beyond colouring with crayons and colouring books. Explore and colour with different Apps and devices. You can take your art home with you! For all ages. BCRL Jan 5 12:30 pm
Hack Lab
Tiny gadgets can do some pretty big things! Learn how the Makey Makey, Arduino and Raspberry Pi can be used to make cool projects with lights, motors and sensors. PBRL Dec 20, Jan 19, Feb 14, 3:30 pm
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Hour of Code
Join thousands around the world as you take your first steps in coding. In just one hour, you will see how fun, creative and accessible coding can be. A limited amount of laptops will be provided. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or smartphone to participate. No experience required. 4 pm BCRL Dec 9 CCRL Dec 11 2 pm PBRL Dec 10 2 pm
Let's Build a Computer
Today we’re building THEN coding computers from scratch. For ages 8-12. Limited to 10 participants. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. BCRL Jan 20 11 am
Robot Day
All ROBOTS All Day– robot storytime, robot costume making, robot coding, robot building. ROBOTS ROBOTS ROBOTS. For all ages. BCRL Feb 3 11 am
STEAM Club
Join us each week as we explore the world of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. For ages 7 and up. BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm Jan 10-Feb 28
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. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online. BCRL CCRL PBRL
Vinyl Cutter Training
Learn how to design and cut 2D creations using our vinyl cutter. Then, you can use our Make It! space to cut stickers, decals, iron-ons and more! PBRL Jan 10, Feb 7 3:30 pm
Walking with Dinosaurs in a Green World!
See every corner of the world or go back in time with our green screen. Bring your family or friends and see where your library visit can take you. PBRL Jan 31, Feb 16 3:30 pm
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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 Dec 29, Jan 5
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 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 Dec 27 - Jan 5 CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm No program Dec 28 MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm No program Dec 27, Jan 3 PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am No program Dec 27, Jan 3 PL Mondays 11:30 am No program Dec 26, Jan 2, Feb 20
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 Dec 29, Jan 5
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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 Dec 30, Jan 6 KL Wednesdays 2 pm No program Dec 28, Jan 4 MA Thursdays 1:30 pm No program Dec 29, Jan 5 PBRL Mondays 3 pm No program Dec 26, Jan 2, Feb 20
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 am No program Dec 28, Jan 4 MA Thursdays 11:30 am Jan 19 - Mar 2 Registration begins Jan 9
Register for this four week interactive sensory storytime program for children ages 2-6 of all abilities, especially those with special needs. CCRL Thursdays Jan 5 - 26 10:30 am Feb 2 - 26 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. AN Thursdays 10:30 am No program Dec 29, Jan 5 BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am No program Dec 29, Jan 5 CCRL Mondays 11:30 am No program Dec 26, Feb 20 KL Tuesdays 11 am No program Dec 27 MA Tuesdays 10:30 am No program Dec 29, Jan 3 PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am No program Dec 28, 30, Jan 4, 6 PL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am No program Dec 28, 30, Jan 4, 6
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Children’s programs Author Visit Sandra Whiting
Hear the rich oral traditions of West African mythologies and Caribbean folklore with authentic patois and assorted dialects from Sandra’s native Jamaica. DC Feb 15 1 pm
If you are an imaginative, creative, and inspiring young musician, join us for an hour of musical fun with flutist Stéphanie Superle. PBRL Feb 3 2 pm
Minecrafters' Club
Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out! WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm No program Dec 27
Fun With French
P.A. Days @ Your Library
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 7 pm No program Dec 20, 27/Jan 3
Homework Help
Homework help with math, science, english, and more. For ages 7-12. Please contact the Service Desk for more information. AN Tuesdays 4 pm Starts Jan 3 CCRL Wednesdays 4 pm DC Wednesdays 4 pm
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Making Music for Fun
Create a whole new world with friends! Come play Minecraft for free at the library. DC Mondays Jan - Feb 7 pm No program Feb 20
Chess Club
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. Dec 7 7 pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Jan 4 7 pm Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Feb 1 7 pm The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
VPL is your destination for P.A. Day Fun! Contact the Service Desk for details. AN BCRL CCRL MA PBRL PL
CCRL Dec 6 6:30 pm Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone
by J.K Rowling Jan 3 6:30 pm The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Feb 7 6:30 pm Frindle by Andrew Clements
Reading Buddies for Kids
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Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. Contact your local branch for deadlines. For ages 7-11. BCRL MA PBRL WO
Dec 22 6:30 pm Murder at Midnight by Avi Jan 26 6:30 pm The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Feb 23 6:30 pm Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
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Storytime
Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! BCRL Mondays 7 pm No program Dec 26, Jan 2, Feb 20 CCRL Wednesdays 7 pm Fridays 11:30 am No program Dec 28, Dec 30 DC Tuesdays 7 pm No program Dec 27, Jan 3 MA Saturdays 2 pm No program Dec 24, Dec 31 PBRL Mondays 7 pm No program Dec 19-30, Feb 20 PL Tuesdays 7 pm No program Dec 27, Jan 3 WO Thurdays 6:45 pm No program Dec 29, Jan 5
Family programs 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. 4 pm AN Fridays Dec 2 - 23 BCRL Dec 3, 17, Jan 21, 10:30 am Feb 4, 18 DC Saturdays 2 pm MA Dec 5, 19, Jan 9, Feb 6 6:30 pm WO Saturdays Dec 3, 10, 17 2 pm
Family Movie Marathon
Join us for a marathon screening of favourite movies for the whole family. DC Dec 27, 28, 29 2 pm
LEGO® Mania
If you like playing with LEGO®, come to our special event and discover stories, design and build LEGO® structures for ages 6-12. PBRL Jan 2 2:30 pm
Pokémon League
Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do after school, come play Pokémon TCG at the library! All ages are welcome. CCRL Dec 1, 15, Jan 12, 26 Feb 9, 23 6 pm
Puppet Show Fun
The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. AN Feb 11 1:30 pm BCRL Jan 5 11 am DC Jan 21 11 am MA* Feb 18 2 pm PBRL Jan 4 3 pm
CELEBRATE
FAMILY LITERACY DAY with Vaughan Public Libaries on Thursday, January 26. See back page for details.
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
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Teen programs
Teen programs Fun with French Volunteers
Parlez-vous français? Read, play games and interact with kids in French. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online. PBRL Tuesdays 7 pm No program Dec 27, Jan 4
PlayStation®
It's gotta be PlayStation®4. 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 Feb 4 10 am
Teen Issues Council
Be the change. Learn presentation skills, public speaking and collaborate with other teens. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. BCRL Thursdays 7 pm CCRL Thursdays 3:30 pm
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 Book Club
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 Dec 7 7 pm Everyday by David Levithan Jan 4 7 pm Looking for Alaska by John Green Feb 1 7 pm Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Stowe Harriet Beecher PL Jan 9 7 pm Borderline by Allan Stratton Jan 30 7 pm Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Feb 27 7 pm I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
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Adult programs Chinese Book Club
Join us to share your thoughts on books and existential issues in Chinese. The book club is facilitated by the York Region Senior Wellness Centre. Call 416.816.8926 for more information. BCRL Dec 8, Feb 9 12:30 pm
Computer Tutor
Want to learn something new with computers? Our volunteers will help you learn the basics or explore various technological topics. Visit the Service Desk at any branch for more details.
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 at any branch or online.
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 Jan 26 7 pm
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How to Manage Childhood Anxiety
Tech Social
Let's Go to the Movies
Vaughan Poets' Circle
Dr. Grace Vitale provides tips for parents and teachers. Space is limited. Pre-register at the Service Desk. CCRL Jan 18 7 pm More than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film - for free! BCRL Mondays 1:30 pm No program Dec 26, Feb 20 KL Thursdays 4:30 pm
Russian Literary Discussion Group
Tell us about any Russian language books you’ve read, and hear from our staff about new Russian books in the library. PL Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 13 7 pm
Senior Social
Older adults are invited to this free program featuring activities, guest speakers and special information workshops. WO Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16 2 pm
Curious about today's digital world? Brush up on your computer skills by exploring new tech topics each class with hands-on guided practice. WO Dec 1, Feb 2 2 pm 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 Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 10:30 am
VPL Writers’ Club
VPL Writers’ Club is a free space for local authors to collaborate and create. Please register at the Service Desk. BCRL Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21 7 pm
Memory Lab
Let us show you how to preserve your old VHS tapes and pictures. See page 5 for details.
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Book Clubs 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. AN
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Dec 21 Discuss your favourites & make recommendations. Jan 25 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Feb 22 A Shadow on the Household by Bryan Prince Dec 27 Cane and Abe by James Grippando Jan 31 The Case of the Missing Books by Ian Sansom Feb 28 The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
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CCRL Dec 13 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Jan 10 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Feb 14 Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese MA Dec 1 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Feb 2 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr WO Jan 30 The Reluctant Midwife by Patricia Harman Feb 27 They Left Us Everything: A Memoir by Plum Johnson
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The Last Days of Night
The Story of a Brief Marriage
Graham Moore
Anuk Arudpragasam
The Nix
Cyberspies
But What If We're Wrong
Nathan Hill
Gordon Corera
Chuck Klosterman
TEEN
Unlikely Hero of Room 13B
Seeker Arwen Elys Dayton
Teresa Toten
Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights
Eye of Minds
When We Collided
James Dashner
Emery Lord
The Night Gardener
Hungry Bird
The Fan Brothers
Jeremy Tankard
Elephant and Piggie Like Reading!: We Are Growing!
Ann Bausum
CHILDREN
Dog Man Dav Pilkey
Let's Play a Hockey Game! Kari-Lynn Winters
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Laurie Keller
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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY
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350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9
Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm BCRL
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PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY
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1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 7R4
WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY
150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge L4L 2S7
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DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY
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PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY
300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3
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Mon, Wed & Thurs 1–8pm; Tues 10am–5pm; Fri Closed; Sat & Sun 1–5pm
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For your convenience, materials can be returned to any of the above locations. Bookdrops are open 24/7.
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The c Libraries present the 13th City Playhouse & Vaughan Publi ann ual
Family Liter acy Day
Come dressed in your pyjamas and participate in our FREE Family Literacy Day festivities! Enjoy entertaining and imaginative stories at our special bedtime story event with Jill Javelosa-Alvarez, author of ABC, ABC What Do You See? Sing songs and listen to stories with librarians from VPL and enjoy creating art. Bring your library card and check out family-friendly books. Pick up your free tickets at any branch of VPL, beginning Mon, Jan 2. Families will receive a VPL tote bag (one bag per family, with ticket, while quantities last!). For more information, call 905.653.READ (7323).
The City Playhouse | 1000 New Westminster Drive Thursday, January 26, 6:30 pm
Bad Art Night Do you have a passion for art, and a decided lack of skill or talent? So do we! We’ll sip wine as we create. No skills required. Prizes will be awarded for truly memorable efforts – everyone gets to vote. Tickets are $10 which includes a glass of wine and all the crafting supplies you need. Tickets will be available at the Service Desk beginning February 9.
Kleinburg Library | 10341 Islington Avenue North Thursday, February 23, 7:30pm
Trivia Night Are you fond of Trivial Pursuit? Come by yourself or bring friends for our first ever Trivia Night. Test your knowledge from general categories, including pop culture, current events, history, and of course, literature! For ages 18+
Ansley Grove Library | 350 Ansley Grove Road Thursday, February 2, 7 pm