VPL What's On Winter 2015

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

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What’sOn is published quarterly by the Marketing & Communications Department of Vaughan Public Libraries.

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) x4108 e: elaine.barr@vaughan.ca Assistant Editor, Karen Yang t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4146 e: karen.yang@vaughan.ca Design & Layout, Chantal Chen t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4133 e: chantal.chen@vaughan.ca Vaughan Public Libraries 900 Clark Avenue West, Vaughan, Ontario, L4J 8C1 • www.vaughanpl.info Chief Executive Officer, Margie Singleton t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4101 e: margie.singleton@vaughan.ca Mission Statement Vaughan Public Libraries offers welcoming destinations that educate, excite and empower our community.

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Welcome We’re Growing Again!

Greetings from

Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library.

Libraries have become more relevant as referred to by John Palfrey in his new book BiblioTech: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google. Canada's earliest libraries were founded in the 1600s. Ontario introduced Canada's first Free Libraries’ Act in 1882. Today's library services might include everything from new immigrant settlement services to free internet access which has shrunk our world onto our fingertips. Ontario's Public Libraries play a critical role in the social, educational, cultural and economic success of the communities in our province. There are more than 20,000 uses of paper but none as seductive as the book and knowledge hidden in it which is always ready to be harvested to enrich, inspire, and transform our lives.

Interestingly, humans are producing 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily and 90 percent of all existing data is less than two years old in this age of Google, Wikipedia, Facebook and Twitter.

Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is currently building the Civic Centre Resource Library. Citizens interested in working at the Library are invited to submit their resumes and covering letters to: Recruitment Office, 900 Clark Ave., W., Vaughan, ON L4J 8C1 or VPL.Admin@vaughan.ca.

The magnificent 36,000 square foot, Civic Centre Resource Library located on the City Hall Campus is scheduled to open in 2016.

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Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is currently planning a new library location at the Vellore Village Community Centre at 1 Villa Royale Avenue. The new library will be attached to the existing community centre and will be approximately 8,000 sq ft. in size. Construction will start in the spring of 2016 and the library is projected to open by the summer of 2017. Keep up-to-date on new libraries being built and renovations to existing branches through VPL’s Building Projects Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/ building.

A lot is happening at VPL. Ansley Grove Library celebrated its 25th birthday recently. VPL has been honoured with a Diversity Hiring Award by Corbrook Awakening Abilities for hiring differently abled staff. VPL’s Youth Advocate, Andrea Wesson, has been named Children's Youth Services Librarian of the Year by the Ontario Library Association.

We received an Ontario Library VPL named Employer Of The Year Capacity Fund grant for $66,000 and approval for a Youth Internship program in 2015/16.

Library Board Trustee and local author, Suri Rosen, won the Youth Literature Award for 2015 from the Canadian Jewish Literary Awards for her book Playing with Matches.

VPL has an exciting Annual Success Report Video on VPL’s YouTube Channel.

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Support VPL's Food Drive and Reduce your Fines!

Study Hall December 4–22

Lower your fines while doing good! For each food item you donate at one of our eight branches between Monday, November 30 and Sunday, December 13, the library will lower your library fine by $1. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank and Humanity First.

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 4 to 22, BCRL, MA & PBRL will open from 9 pm to midnight on Mon.– Thurs., 6 to 9 pm on Fri., and 5 to 9 pm on Sat. and Sun.

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25th Birthday Party!

Celebrate Maple Library’s 25th birthday with fun activities on Saturday, December 5.

10:30 am Family Storytime 11:00 am Official Welcome with cake and light refreshments 12:00 pm The Magic of Scott Dietrich: Scott’s Magic Show is full of fun and hilarity! Audience participation is a must! Learn to do some magic tricks. Fun for the entire family!

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Children enjoy an independent halfhour 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. No program Dec 22–30 at all locations.

AN Wednesdays 11:30 am BCRL* Tuesdays 10:30 am MA Thursdays Jan 14–Feb 25 11:30 am Registration begins Jan 4

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.

DC Thursdays 11:30 am Program starts Jan 7

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. No program Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 at all locations.

BCRL* Wednesdays 10:30 am Wednesdays 11:30 am MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 10:30 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 Dec 24, 31

*Tickets available at Service Desk 30 minutes before.

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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 24, 31

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. No program Dec 21–31 at all locations AN Fridays 10:30 am KL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Thursdays 1:30 pm PBRL Mondays 3 pm No program Feb 15

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 Dec 22–Jan 1 at all locations except PL. AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL* Thursdays 10:30 am Thursdays 11:30 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 11:30 am

Play, Laugh, Learn @ the Library

Indulge in the delights of unstructured play to promote early literacy. Enjoy a variety of activity stations including Duplo, musical instruments, toys and more. Ages 5 and under.

AN Saturdays 10:30 am BCRL Sundays 11 am Mondays 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Fridays 11 am No program Dec 20 – Jan1, Feb15

Family ¯ Storytime

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Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! No program Dec 20 - 31, Feb 15, 20 at all locations, except PL.

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Sundays 10:30 am Mondays 7 pm Saturdays 11:30 am Program starts Jan 2 Tuesdays 11 am Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 7 pm Thursdays 7 pm

December January February 2015–2016

Children’s programs Chess Club

Come by the library to meet like-minded chess people. Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out!

MA Tuesdays 6:30 pm WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm No program Dec 22, 29

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 7 pm No program Dec 22, 29

LEGO® Mania

If you like playing with LEGO®, come to our special event where you can discover stories, design and build LEGO® structures and share building tips and tricks. For ages 6–12.

AN Jan 15 2 pm

Homework Help

Education students can help your children with their homework in Math, Science, English, and more! Please contact the Service Desk for more information. For ages 7–12. Program begins Jan 5.

AN Tuesdays 4 pm DC Wednesdays 4 pm MA Wednesdays 4 pm PL Tuesdays 4 pm WO Wednesdays 4 pm

The Magic of Scott Dietrich: Scott’s Magic Show See page 5 for details.

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Musician Visit– Joy Lapps Lewis Enjoy the live musical performance of pannist Joy Lapps Lewis who is renowned as the Princess of Pan. DC Feb 11 1 pm MA Feb 5 1 pm

P.A. Days @ Your Library

School’s out for the day! Drop by the library and pass the time with some fun activities. Ask at the Service Desk for details.

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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 tinyurl.com/og6r3vu AN BCRL DC PBRL PL WO

Sing A Song Of Christmas

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way to the library. Join our festivities including Christmas songs, rhymes, and stories.

KL Dec 14 11 am PBRL Dec 21 7 pm

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Vaughan Public Libraries.

Thursday, Jan. 21. See the back page for all the details!

AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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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 BCRL Wednesdays 7 pm DC Saturdays 2 pm No program Dec 26, Feb 20 MA Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 6:30 pm PBRL Dec 13, Jan 17 Feb 14 2:30 pm WO Saturdays 2 pm

Family programs

Hooray for Valentine's Day!

African & Caribbean Storytime

Chinese New Year Storytime

Chanukah Activities

Family Literacy Day Storytime

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for stories that explore African and Caribbean history and culture. Fun for the whole family!

DC Feb 27 11:30 am

Enjoy some hands-on Chanukah activities at the library from December 6 to 14.

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Roses are red, violets are blue. A Valentine storytime just for you! Bring your favourite Valentine to the library and celebrate the holiday with wonderful stories and activities.

AN Feb 13 10:30 am BCRL Feb 14 10:30 am DC Feb 13 11:30 am MA Feb 11 10:30 am

Chinese New Year is a celebration of change – out with the old and in with the new! Join us for stories and rhymes to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

DC Feb 6 11:30 am

Winter Wonderland

Wondering what to do in winter? Get set for some blustery seasonal stories, songs and activities as we celebrate winter.

DC Dec 12 11 am

Come and celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library with a special storytime.

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Jungle Trek

Maple Library, 2pm Boldly go where few puppets have gone before! The jungle is a peaceful place... until some nutty space explorers arrive.

Join Applefun Puppetry for 45 minutes of interactive fun.

Afterwards, everyone learns how to make a paper puppet to take home.

Experience the Magic of Scott Dietrich Celebrate Family Day with entertainment for the whole family!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 2pm Wonder and laughter guaranteed during this family-friendly magic show.

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the branch offering the program starting February 1, 2016. Space is limited.

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Teen programs

Best-selling author Kelley Armstrong at Maple Library

Teen programs Amnesty International @ Your Library

Take action against human rights violations – meet with like-minded teens and write letters to help free prisoners of conscience. You can make a difference while earning your volunteer hours!

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Fun with French Volunteers

Volunteer to help children practice French reading and language skills.

Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

PBRL Tuesdays 7 pm

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Help children become better readers!

Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at tinyurl.com/nec2xac AN BCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

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.

PL Dec 28 7 pm Looking for Alaska

by John Green Jan 25 7 pm Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) by Louise Rennison Feb 29 7 pm Nation by Terry Pratchett

Teen Book Reviews

Want volunteer hours? Enjoy sharing your opinion? Earn hours blogging, vlogging or podcasting about a book you’ve read on VPL’s Teen Vortex.

Apply at the Service Desk or download the application form.

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Teen Library Volunteers

Do you need to earn community service hours? Join VPL’s Teen Library Volunteers.

Assist librarians with a variety of tasks at the library and in the community.

Ask the Service Desk for more details or download the application form at www.vaughanpl.info/volunteers.

AN Dec 8, 29, Jan 12, 26 Feb 9, 23 3:30 pm BCRL Thursdays 7 pm DC Jan 25, Feb 29 7 pm PL Wednesdays 3:30 pm WO Mondays 4 pm No program Dec 21, 28

Wii Break

Come play Wii with your friends.

Challenge your skills in sports, music and races. Minimum of four participants. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Red Cross Babysitting Training This all-day training will prepare you for your first babysitting job, teaching child care skills, safety and emergency tips.

Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

Admission is $55.

DC Feb 20 10 am MA Jan 23 10 am

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Award-winning writer & filmmaker David Bezmozgis at Pleasant Ridge Library

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

Movie On Demand

Bring your friends (min. group of 6) for a private movie screening of a film of your choice. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Adult programs Adult Reading Circle

Adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join this program, which features visualized stories, music, and activities that support the development of basic literacy skills.

DC Dec 14, 28, Jan 11, 25 Feb 8, 22 1:45 pm

Board Game Café

So you think you've got game? Connect with other geeks and gamers playing your favourite board games and learn to play new ones.

WO Jan 18, Feb 22 7 pm

Chinese Information Sessions for Seniors

The New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers in Mandarin which includes health seminars, exercise, dance, book talks and more. No registration required.

BCRL Sundays 1 pm

Employment Services at the Library

Learn about the full range of free employment services and training programs funded by Employment Ontario.

PBRL Dec 1, 15, Jan 12, 26 Feb 9, 23 6:30 pm

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Russian Literary Discussion Group ESL Class

Learn to communicate in English with confidence by practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing with a certified teacher. This program is co-sponsored by the York Region District School Board and funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. Proof of immigration status required. No class Dec 18–Jan 3 at all locations BCRL Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 1:30 pm DC Mondays & Tuesdays 10 am No class Feb 15 MA Monday–Friday 9 am PBRL Monday–Friday 10 am WO Monday–Thursday 9 am

Holiday Open House

Drop in during library hours for light refreshments, browse our displays and get some suggestions for your viewing, reading and listening pleasure over the holidays.

AN Dec 18 10 am

Homebound Service Volunteers Make a difference by delivering library materials to persons who are physically unable to visit the library. Details and application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

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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 Jan 18, Feb 22 7 pm

Senior Social

Older adults are invited to this free program featuring book chats, activities, guest speakers and special information workshops.

WO Dec 17, Jan 21 Feb 18 2 pm

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 Dec 12, Jan 9 Feb 13 10:30 am

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December January February 2015–2016

Computer & Technology 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 for more details or apply online.

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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.

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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 DC KL PBRL PL WO

Business programs Business One-on-One

This one-on-one, 60 minute research consultation will provide an introduction to company and industry resources available at VPL and online. Learn how to find companies in your industry! Register online at www.vaughanpl.info/business.

Intro to Entrepreneurship

Join a consultant from the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) for an introductory workshop on entrepreneurship. Learn how to prepare business plans and financial statements, and what permits are required.

BCRL Feb 3 2 pm AN–Ansley Grove Library BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library DC–Dufferin Clark Library KL–Kleinburg Library MA–Maple Library PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library PL–Pleasant Ridge Library WO–Woodbridge Library

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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 books.

AN Dec 16 7 pm Join us for a discussion of your favourites and make recommendations Jan 27 7 pm Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Feb 24 7 pm The Willow Tree by Hubert Selby, Jr. BCRL Dec 29 7 pm The Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine Jan 26 7 pm Mrs. Queen Takes the Train

by William Kuhn Feb 23 7 pm I've Got a Home in Gloryland

by Karolyn Smardz Frost MA Dec 3 7 pm The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan Jan 7 7 pm Flee, Fly, Flown by Janet Hepburn Feb 4 7 pm People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks PL Dec 2 7 pm Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Jan 17 7 pm Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson Feb 3 7 pm The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant WO Jan 25 7 pm Kitchens of the great Midwest

by J.Ryan Stradal Feb 29 7 pm Under Magnolia: a Southern Memoir

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Chinese Book Club

Join us to share your thoughts on books and existential issues in Chinese. The book club is jointly presented

by VPL and the York Region Senior Wellness Centre.

BCRL Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 12:30 pm

Forever Young Book Club

Relive your youth or enjoy it the first time around by reading and discussing books that will make you feel forever young. All are welcome. Children under 14 years to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

DC Jan 14 7 pm The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Feb 11 7 pm To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Kids’ Book 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.

MA Dec 17 6:30 pm The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Jan 14 6:30 pm Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Feb 18 6:30 pm Coraline by Neil Gaiman PL Dec 17 6:30 pm Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett Jan 28 6:30 pm The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Feb 25 6:30 pm Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

by Chris Grabenstein WO Dec 7 6:30 pm The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson Jan 11 6:30 pm Old School by Jeff Kinney Feb 1 6:30 pm Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

December January February 2015–2016

MAKER • KITS Circuit Makers

Come explore how circuitry works. Learn and play through a variety of interactive activities.

BCRL Tuesdays Jan 5–Feb 9 4:30 pm

Coding Made Easy

LEGO® Robot League

Design, build, test and program your very own robot using LEGO® Mindstorm technology. For ages 8–12. Pre-register at the Service Desk.

PL Mondays Jan 4 – Feb 1 4 pm

Learn how to create your own web page, remix a web video, make a mobile app, and much more!

AN Dec 8, Jan 5, 19 Feb 2, 16 7 pm

Let’s Make A Movie

Intro to 3D Designs

Make Some Noise

Learn to design simple 3D objects using a variety of easy-to-use design software and see the 3D printer in action.

WO Dec 3, 17, Jan 7, 21 Feb 4, 18 7:30 pm

Iron-ons, Stickers & Magnets… Oh my!

Create your own custom-cut graphics using design software and our desktop cutter. For all ages. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

PBRL Wednesdays 3:30 pm No program Dec 23, 30

3, 2, 1 action! Be the cast, crew and star of a short film using our new Video Maker Kit. DC Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 7 pm

Explore music and sound using a blend of traditional instruments and the latest digital recording tools. For ages 5–9.

MA Dec 10, Jan 28, Feb 25 6:30 pm

Maker Days

Drop in for open exploration and creation with VPL's selection of Maker Kits. Contact the Service Desk for more information about the kit being hosted at your library.

AN Sundays 2 pm DC Sundays 2 pm MA Sundays 2 pm PBRL Wednesdays 7 pm No program Dec 23, 30 PL Dec 7, 14, 21 4 pm

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Using Your Library

Make the Most of Your Membership Get a Library Card. It’s free!

With a library card you have free access to books, movies, magazines, music, databases, programs, events, resources and more at all eight branches of Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) and online at www.vaughanpl.info!

Don’t have a library card? If you live, work, own property, or are in attendance at an educational institution in the City of Vaughan, you qualify for a free library card. Join VPL in person or online at www.vaughanpl. info—just show identification that has your address, registration or proof of employment in Vaughan on it at time of pickup.

Children can get their own library cards. If they are 13 years old or under, they just need their parent or guardian to sign for their library card.

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If you live, work, own property, or are in attendance at an educational institution in a municipality with which Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) has a reciprocal borrowing agreement, you may qualify for a free library card.

The municipalities include: Aurora, Brampton, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and the Town of Caledon. In all cases, presentation of valid identification is required. Membership for those who do not qualify is available for an annual fee of $80 plus HST. People not wishing to borrow materials and not eligible to become a member of VPL may obtain a non-member library card to utilize public computer workstations and printers for an annual fee of $10 plus HST. Library Services - in person, online or on the phone All branches have materials for reference and loan. The most comprehensive reference collections are held at Bathurst Clark Resource Library and Pierre Berton Resource Library.

Materials are available in over 16 different languages to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Friendly, helpful staff are always available to assist you in your search for information, to advise on leisure reading, or on materials appropriate to your child’s reading abilities.

Telephone service is available during open hours. Qualified staff will answer your information and reference inquiries, check your account on your behalf and provide details about library services and programs.

Website: www.vaughanpl.info Reference Inquiries: Phone: 905.653.READ (7323) Online: Email Librarian at www.vaughanpl.info/email_librarian Renewing Loans: You may renew most items a maximum of 10 times—providing no one else has requested the item.

- Automated phone renewal: 905.709.0672 - Online: www.vaughanpl.info - In person: in any library at Service Desk or at Self Check Out stations - Phone: 905.653.READ (7323) - Via Text message: Text SIGNUP to 647.694.1289 to sign up - VPL’s mobile app: VaughanPL Borrowing Materials: Books, AudioBooks, TV Series, Non-Fiction DVDs/Blu-Rays, CDs: Loan period: 3 weeks* *Loan periods for high demand items may be reduced Magazines, Fiction DVDs/Blu-Rays, iPads, Video Games & Fast Track Books: Loan period: 7 days Fast Track DVDs/Blu-Rays: Loan period: 3 days eBooks & eAudioBooks: Loan period options: 7, 14 or 21 days Returning Materials: Library materials may be returned to any branch of Vaughan Public Libraries. Book drops are open 24/7.

Late Material Charges: Video Games & DVDs: $2 per day to a maximum of $10 per item Electronic Devices: $2 per day to a maximum of $10 All other items: 25¢ per day to a maximum of $10 per item

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Most library services are available online. You can join the library, browse the catalogue, check your account, place a hold on items, search databases, download an Audiobook, eBook, video and much more. You can even submit your reference inquiries by email and get an answer within a few hours, 24/7. See page 15 for a complete list of services available. Access library services on your mobile devices at m.vaughanpl.info or download VPL’s mobile app from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Apple App Google Store

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BATHURST CLARK RESOURCE LIBRARY

Mon. - Thurs.………………10 am - 9 pm Fri.………………………… 10 am - 6 pm Sat. & Sun .……………………10 am - 5 pm

900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, L4J 8C1

Mon. - Thurs.…………….…… 10 am - 9 pm Fri.…………………………………Closed Sat.………………………….10 am - 5 pm Sun.………………………………1 - 5 pm

DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY

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1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, L4J 7R4

Mon., Wed. & Thurs.………………1 - 8 pm Tues.……………………….10 am - 5 pm Fri.…………………………………Closed Sat. & Sun.………………………1 - 5 pm

KLEINBURG LIBRARY

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10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0

Mon. - Thurs.…………………10 am - 9 pm Fri.…………………………10 am - 6 pm Sat.……………………………10 am - 5 pm Sun.…………………………..……1 - 5 pm

MAPLE LIBRARY

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10190 Keele Street, Maple, L6A 1G3

PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY

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Mon. - Thurs.…………………10 am - 9 pm Fri.………………………….10 am - 6 pm Sat. & Sun .……………………10 am - 5 pm

4921 Rutherford Road,

Woodbridge, L4L 1A6

Mon. - Thurs.…………….…… 10 am - 9 pm Fri.…………………………………Closed Sat.………………………….10 am - 5 pm Sun.………………………………1 - 5 pm

PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY

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300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill, L4J 9B3

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SERVICES

Mon.……………………………… Closed

Tues. - Thurs..……………. 10 am - 9 pm Fri.…………………………10 am - 6 pm

Sat. …………………………10 am - 5 pm

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350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, L4L 5C9

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905.653.READ(7323)

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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY

Mon. - Thurs.…………………10 am - 9 pm Fri.………………………………….Closed Sat.……………………………10 am - 5 pm Sun.…………………………….…1 - 5 pm

WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY 150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge, L4L 2S7

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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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TESTON RD

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Meeting Room

Study Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Free Wi-Fi

Computer Training Room

Notebooks

Public Computers

Zoom Text Kurzweil 3000 JAWS

Photocopier/ Scanner/ Printer

Children’s Program Room

Hold Pick-up

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Large Print Books

Self Check Out Exhibit Space Available

iPad & Laptop Dispenser

For more information on all services phone or visit www.vaughanpl.info/library_services.

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1000 New Westminster Drive

Thursday, January 21, 6:30 pm

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 Cary Fagan, author of Mr. Zinger's Hat. Sing songs and listen to stories with librarians from Vaughan Public Libraries, make a puppet show and enjoy creating art. Bring your library card and check out family-friendly books selected by Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL).

Pick up tickets for this free event at any branch of VPL, beginning Monday, Jan. 4. Families will receive a VPL tote bag (one bag per family, with ticket, while quantities last!).

For more information, call 905.653.READ (7323).

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