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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, Elyse Trojman t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4105 e: elyse.trojman@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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adjacent City Hall. Its peaked roofline provides a transition from the heritage landscape of Maple to the official seat of municipal governance.

The interior design, futuristic yet welcoming, has ample natural lighting and high ceilings. Bright, colourful and inviting with flexible and easily convertible spaces, it features separate areas for children and teens and dedicated spaces for quiet reading, serious studying and collaboration. The library will be LEED silver certified and comply with the City of Vaughan’s Green Building Policy. An accessible facility, it will offer accessible shelving and technologies to accommodate individuals with special needs.

Libraries got their start, in Canada, as private collections belonging to immigrants from Europe. The Library of Designed with feedback and suggestions from the community, Parliament can trace its origins back to the 1790s. Then, highlights of the new 36,000 square foot Civic Centre Resource Upper and Lower Canada each had a legislative library.

Library include: These were amalgamated in 1841. The Library, designed in High Victorian Gothic Revival style by Thomas Fuller • Programs and materials for all ages and interests including and Chilion Jones opened in 1876. Its historic and cultural storytimes, book clubs and technology training as well as importance is carried with you every day as its image appears a Teen Zone and an interactive children’s and family area on $10 polymer bank notes. with heated floors • Large study hall and 7 collaboration rooms with over 330 The first free, tax-supported public libraries date from study spaces; as well as a meeting room with beautiful 1883 at Saint John, Guelph and Toronto. A Special Report outdoor deck, loungers and table seating of the Minister of Education on the Mechanics Institute, • Lounge area with lots of comfy seating Ontario (1881) cites, “There is no other country in the world • Free Wi-Fi throughout the library and iPad/Notebook

where Mechanic’s Institutes are so liberally assisted by the dispensing kiosk

Government as those in Ontario... In small villages the Library and Reading Room will be of the greatest importance, and will • Digital creation space and recording studio • Electrical vehicle charging stations gradually operate as an incentive to establish evening classes.”

• Technology such as word processing and presentation

In 1873 a small Mechanics’ Institute was organized in software

Woodbridge by Mr. John Abell for the men in his machine • Both an automated book return and a drive through

factory and was incorporated in 1877. In 1881 the property book return

was donated and a building for the Mechanics’ Institute is • And, most importantly, a beautiful outdoor reading garden erected in 1882 or 1883. In 1882 the Ontario Legislature to immerse in a stress-free sustainable natural environment passed the Free Libraries Act which provided for the and soak in the joy of reading in Mother Nature’s green establishment of free libraries and their administration reading room. eventually allowing the assets of institutes to be transferred to public libraries. In Woodbridge it carried on as a Mechanics’ Since VPL’s administrative office will move from Bathurst Institute until 1925 when a number of citizens of the Village Clark Resource Library to the new library, Bathurst Clark will undergo a substantial renovation, expanding available public of Woodbridge established a Public Library Association. In 1958 that Library Association became a newly formed Public space.

Library Board. VPL’s current Woodbridge and Kleinburg Keep up-to-date for news on the opening date and progress of Libraries, our oldest libraries, were opened to the public in new libraries being built and renovations to existing branches 1981 and 1967. through VPL’s Building Projects Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/building.

We are set to open our ninth branch, the Civic Centre Resource Library, in the spring which coincides with the City of Vaughan’s 25th and Canada’s Library of Parliament’s 140th Anniversaries. Located on the City Hall campus it’s certain to meet the many needs of our diverse City.

Its exterior is spectacular featuring a transparent façade that continues the theme of transparency and openness of the

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to share and showcase their poems about Vaughan.

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specific locations mentioned in the poems to the Map. The Map launches in April, in celebration of National

Poetry Month. Please submit your poem by March 11.

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Study Hall - April 4 - 28

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 April 4 - 28, Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Maple Library and Pierre Berton Resource Library 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.

Book Sale Bathurst Clark Resource Library March 12-20

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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.

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Preschool programs Baby Signs

Musical Babies

In this 4 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

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.

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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 MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 10:30 am No program Mar 17

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.

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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 MA Thursdays Apr 7-May 9 11:30 am Registration begins Mar 21

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. Space is limited.

MA Thursdays 10:30 am

Toddling to Read

Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

BCRL Sundays 10:30 am Mondays 7 pm DC Saturdays 11:30 am KL Tuesdays 11 am PBRL Mondays 7 pm PL Tuesdays 7 pm WO Thurdays 6:45 pm

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 BCRL Thursdays* 10:30 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 11:30 am No program Mar 25

No program Mar 27/28, May 22/23, Apr 2

* Tickets available at Service Desk 30 minutes before.

Family Storytime

March April May 2016

Children’s programs Celebrate Canadian Children’s Book Week Who is your favourite picture book character? Celebrate Canadian Children’s Book Week by attending this special storytime dressed as your favourite character!

BCRL May 9 7 pm MA May 12 10:30 am PBRL May 15 2 pm

Chess Club Come by the library to meet like-minded chess people. Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out! No registration required.

WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm

Fun with French Practice your French language skills with an evening of French stories and activities led by French-speaking volunteers. For ages 7 and up. Please pick up an application at the Service Desk.

PBRL Tuesdays 7 pm

Origami Have fun learning the Japanese art of paper folding. Parents are welcome to participate as we learn some traditional origami designs.

DC May 16 7 pm

Paint a Pot & Plant a Seed Celebrate Earth Day by showing your green thumb! Paint a clay pot at the library, then take it home along with some soil and seeds and watch your plant grow! Please pre-register at Service Desk.

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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 www.vaughanpl.info/ programs/view/461.

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Family programs Author Visits

Hippity Hop to Easter

Meet the Mammals

Join us for this unique opportunity to meet one of Canada’s most talented children’s authors. This program is offered in support with the Canada Council for the Arts.

AN May 10 1 pm David Skuy MA May 11 11 am Vikki VanSickle

Celebrate Easter with songs, stories and fingerplays!

AG Mar 26 10:30 am DC Mar 19 11:30 am

Come take a walk on the wild side! Enjoy an interactive learning experience with an assortment of North American mammal pelts in celebration of Earth Day. PBRL Apr 20 2 pm

Family Movie

Mad About Munsch

Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time together. It’s fun for kids and parents!

AN Fridays 4 pm BCRL Wednesdays 7 pm DC Saturdays 2 pm MA Mar 7, Apr 14 & May 2 6:30 pm Mar 18 2 pm PBRL Mar 13, Apr 17 & May 15 2:30 pm WO Saturdays 2 pm No program Apr 2

Luna Flute Concert Join flutist Stéphanie Pesant for a beautiful Luna Concert.

PBRL May 8 2 pm

We’re mad about Munsch! Join us for some great Munsch stories and crazy Munsch activities. For ages 6-12.

DC May 14 11:30 am

Mother’s Day Tea Party Children of all ages are invited to bring their favourite lady to the library for activities and tea. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

BCRL May 8 10:30 am DC May 7 11:30 am

VPL is your MARCH BREAK HEADQUARTERS See back page!

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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 at the Service Desk for more details or download the application form.

AN Mar 8 & 22 3:30 pm Apr 5 & 19 3:30 pm May 3 & 17 3:30 pm BCRL Thursdays 7 pm DC Mar 14, Apr 25 & May30 7 pm PBRL Thursdays 3:30 pm PL Wednesdays 3:30 pm WO Mondays 4 pm

Teen programs Book Club

Resume Writing Workshop

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 Mar 28 7 pm Uglies by Scott Westerfeld Apr 25 7 pm Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson May 30 7 pm Cloning Miranda

by Carol Matas

Students, don’t wait until it’s too late to start looking for a summer job! Get prepared with this resume writing workshop, hosted by COSTI Employment Services. Space is limited.

Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

BCRL Mar 31 7 pm MA Apr 12 6:30 pm PL Apr 28 3:30 pm WO Apr 18 4 pm

Summer Company 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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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. For ages 11-15.

DC Apr 2 10 am MA Mar 15, 19 & 28 10 am

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Turn your idea into a business. VBEC’s Summer Company provides students (ages 15-29) with coaching and cash to start a business. We can help with your application.

AN Apr 5 3:30 pm BCRL Apr 7 7 pm DC Apr 25 7 pm PBRL Apr 7 3:30 pm PL Apr 13 3:30 pm WO Apr 4 4 pm

Reading Buddies Volunteers Help children become better readers! Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/ volunteers.

BCRL Wednesdays 4:30 pm WO Saturdays 11 am

Movie Night Mockingjay Part Two Celebrate Youth Week and join us for a night of adventure as we watch Mockingjay Part Two, and then use our skills to survive the 76th Hunger Games. For ages 12­ 18 Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Adult programs 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 Mar 14, Apr 18 & May 16 7 pm

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.

BCRL Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 1:30 pm DC Mondays & Tuesdays 10 am MA Mondays to Fridays 9 am WO Mondays to Thursdays 9 am No class at any location Mar 4-19, Mar 25-28, May 21-23

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Greening your Grounds with Rain Barrels

International Table Top Day

Rain barrels are a simple way to make use of the rain that falls on your property. Join us to learn how to install and use a rain barrel.

DC May 1 2 pm

Join us to celebrate table top gaming with other board gamers in Vaughan and across the world! From party games to strategy games, we’ll have something for you.

WO Apr 30 2 pm

Hindi Kavi Sammelan

Let’s Go to the Movies

Join us for a free poetry event featuring a poetry reading in Hindi by local and global poets and writers. In partnership with Hindi Chetna.

WO May 14 1:30 pm

Inclusive Library 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 Mar 7 & 21 1:45 pm Apr 4 & 18 1:45 pm May 16 & 30 1:45 pm

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 M ondays 1:30 pm No program Mar 28, May 23

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

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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 our Russian collections.

PL Mar 21, Apr 18 & May 16 7 pm

March April May 2016

Volunteer Opportunities 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.

Volunteer Fair Discover different volunteer opportunities in our community!

Speak with representatives and find information about getting involved with different organizations.

Everyone is welcome.

PBRL Apr 12 11 am

Teen & Mental Health Parenting Night Come gain knowledge on teen mental health issues. Learn about different types of mental illnesses, symptomps and warning signs. Get helpful strategies for helping your teens and tips on where to get help.

PBRL May 4 6:30 pm

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

WO Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 19 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. Poetry event on Apr 9.

BCRL Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14 10: 30 am

Free Tax Clinics

A volunteer from our partners, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, will prepare your tax return for free! To be eligible, you must have a total household income of less than $30,000 without dependents and less than $40,000 with dependents.

Please book your appointment and pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Mar 5 & 12 Mar 10, 16 & 23 Mar 3 & 17 Mar 6 Mar 5 - 31 Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 12, 26 Mar 1-29

1-4 pm 5:30-8:30 pm 6 pm 1:30 pm by appointment 6-8 pm 1-4 pm by appointment

Local Author Showcase Bathurst Clark Resource Library May 15, 1:30 - 4 pm Book lovers! Ignite literary sparks with talented local authors! Join us as we meet with authors from Vaughan. Enjoy author talks, book displays and a chance to purchase the latest books from your favourite author.

Are you a local author living in Vaughan? Take part in VPL’s Local Author Showcase for a great opportunity to showcase your works.

Each author will get 10 minutes to present his/her books to the audience, and a chance to display and sell them to the public throughout the afternoon. You will also receive tips on how to publish and market your books from the Writers’ Community of York Region. All applications must be submitted by March 20. For more information and to submit your application, please visit www.vaughanpl.info/files/authorApplication.pdf.

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Adult Book Club

Chinese 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 Mar 30 7 pm The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Apr 27 7 pm Survival in the Killing Fields by Haing Ngor May 25 7 pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain BCRL Mar 29 7 pm Etta and Otto and Russell and James

by Emma Hooper Apr 26 7 pm The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King May 31 7 pm A Shadow on the Household by Bryan Prince MA Mar 3 7 pm Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer Apr 7 7 pm The Murders in the Rue Morgue

by Edgar Allan Poe May 5 7 pm Under Magnolia by Frances Mayes PL Mar 9 7 pm The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

by Gabrielle Zevin Apr 6 7 pm The Dinner by Herman Koch May 4 7 pm Kitchens of the Great Midwest

by J. Ryan Stradal WO Mar 21 7 pm Ru by Kim Thuy Apr 25 7 pm The Storied Life of A.J Fikry

by Gabrielle Zevin May 30 7 pm One Step Too Far by Tina Seskis

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 Apr 14, May 12 12:30 pm

Please pre-register and pick up your book at the Service Desk.

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 Mar 10 7 pm How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff Apr 14 7 pm Anne Of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery May 12 7 pm Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

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 Mar 10 6:30 pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal

by Jeff Kinney Apr 14 6:30 pm Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White May 12 6:30 pm Hoot by Carl Hiaasen PL Mar 24 6:30 pm Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown Apr 28 6:30 pm House of Robots

by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein May 26 6:30 pm Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke WO Mar 7 6:30 pm The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Apr 4 6:30 pm The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman May 2 6:30 pm Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis See page 9 for Teen Book Club

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bookReviews Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard; Book 1: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan Reviewer: Donnalee Smith, Youth Services Librarian Fans of Percy Jackson will be thrilled that Rick Riordan has an exciting new series featuring characters from Norse mythology. Odin! Loki! Thor! Plus, other random, cool mythological beings! Magnus has been living on the streets of Boston for two years and has already learned to survive on his wits.

Like Percy, Magnus discovers he is a demigod. There are many similarities to the Percy Jackson series, but the lively new characters and fascinating settings keep it feeling fresh. This book is fastpaced, entertaining and full of humour. Even though it’s nearly 500 pages, it still felt like a fast read. Recommended for Grade 5 and up. J FIC MAGNU

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Reviewer: Richard Anderson, Digital Creation Specialist - Children Here’s a delightful 2015 teen graphic novel that is overflowing with jousting knights and vaults of gold, with dark wizardry and shapeshifting creatures. But how about a YA book with pizza, movie nights, new friends, and a young woman who only seeks to please? Good news – it’s the same book! Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona began as a web comic but it works wonderfully as a much longer novel. Teenaged, Nimona wants to be sidekick to the nefarious Lord Blackheart (dastardly arch-villain to hero Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin) but has trouble controlling both her sassy attitude and her awesome, city-destroying monster powers. The book is silly, irreverent, heartwarming, and laugh-out-loud funny. It also has enough magic spellcasting and dragon-vs-henchmen battles for any serious fantasy fan. YA Steve

An American Bride in Kabul: A Memoir by Phyllis Chesler Reviewer: Zena Tenenbaum, Adult Services Librarian This memoir is surprising to those who recognize the name of its author, Phyllis Chesler, noted American feminist/academic. What on earth was she doing in an Afghani harem? The story is actually instrumental in forming her feminist philosophy. As an 18 year-old college student, Phyllis meets and falls in love with a foreign student. They marry and travel to his home in Kabul. Her American passport is confiscated and her life is turned upside down. Her seemingly westernized husband reverts to the customs of his family and culture and she is left to fend for herself in a tribal, polygamous household. Written nearly 50 year later it’s told with a measure of nostalgia for the beauty of the East, but also a plea not to ignore the plight of women in Muslim countries.

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ebook: Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts Reviewer: Corrina McGill, Information Assistant Artist, Sasha Riggs suddenly starts dreaming of stars and strangers and a devouring darkness.

Impulsively, she travels to the island of Corfu, where she finds the strangers she dreamed of. One of them is charming, sexy Bran Killian, with magician’s hands. They are all searching for the lost stars, made by three moon goddesses and hidden to protect them from the dark goddess, Nerezza, who will stop at nothing to gain their power.

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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 MA 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 May 3 6:30 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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ICON INDEX

KING-VAUGHAN RD

KLEINBURG

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TESTON RD

NASHVILLE RD

TESTON RD

Library Return

Children’s Programs

Free Parking

Meeting Room

Hold Pick-up

Study Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Free Wi-Fi

Computer Training Room

Notebooks

Public Computers

Zoom Text Kurzweil 3000 JAWS

Photocopier/ Scanner/ Printer

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HUNTINGTON

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KEELE ST

CONCORD CREDITSTONE

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JANE ST

LANGSTAFF RD

ANSLEY GROVE RD

KIPLING AVE

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PINE VALLEY

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LANGSTAFF RD

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WOODBRIDGE

PLEASANT RIDG

RUTHERFORD RD

DUFFERIN ST

MELVILLE AVE

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Children’s Early Literacy Stations

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Large Print Books

Self Check Out Exhibit Space Available

iPad & Laptop Dispenser

CLARK AVE

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

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March Break March 14 - 18

At the Beach with Sands Alive

LEGO® Mania

Pixar Short Film Festival

Warm up this winter by joining us at the beach. We will sing songs, read books, and play at the beach with Sands Alive. Space is limited. For ages 4 - 6.

BCRL Mar 18* 2 pm MA Mar 15* 2:30 pm WO Mar 17* 11 am

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

AN Mar 18 2 pm BCRL Mar 14* 2 pm PBRL Mar 18* 2 pm

Join us for a mini film fest! Enjoy several of Pixar’s animated short films – then vote for your favourite. Fun for all ages.

AN Mar 15 2 pm WO Mar 14 2 pm

Life-Size Games

Frozen Fun

Bring your game face! Drop by the library to play life-size Snakes and Ladders and a variety of giant-size activities. You’ll make the perfect token.

DC Mar 15* 2 pm KL Mar 14 2 pm WO Mar 16* 2 pm

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Everyone likes puppets!

BCRL Mar 17* 2 pm PBRL Mar 16* 2 pm

Come and spend a cool time at the library! Enjoy activities, games, and a sing-along screening of Frozen. For all ages, costumes are welcome!

DC Mar 14 2 pm

Jedi Training Invited you are...on a Galactic adventure @ the library. Train to become a Jedi Master and defeat the Dark Side. Costumes are welcome.

AN Mar 17 2 pm DC Mar 16* 2 pm WO Mar 15* 2 pm

Juggling Fun! Everyone will have fun and learn something new! No experience necessary. Just be willing to try, and try, and try again! For ages 8 - 12.

BCRL Mar 15* 2 pm DC Mar 17* 2 pm PBRL Mar 14* 2 pm

Junk Art To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. What can you craft with a pile of junk, imagination, and no rules? For ages 6 - 8. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees.

PBRL Mar 17* 2:30 pm

Luna Flute Concert Join flutist Stéphanie Pesant for a beautiful Luna Concert.

KL Mar 15 11 am

Mad Scientist Join us for some wild experiments and create your own wacky concoctions in our library lab! For ages 6 - 12.

AN Mar 16 2 pm MA Mar 14* 2 pm

Puppet Show Fun

Shake Your Sillies Out Join this interactive program and give your funny bone a workout. Read silly stories, sing goofy songs and make some new friends.

PL Mar 14-17 2 pm

Wii for Fwii Have some spare time? Come and play some Wii for Fwii at your Librawii.

Please contact the service desk for more information. For ages 7 - 12.

PBRL Mar 19 2 pm

Making Music For Fun! If you are an imaginative, creative, and inspiring young musician, join us for an hour of musical fun with flutist Stéphanie Pesant.

MA Mar 16* 2 pm PBRL Mar 15 2 pm

www.vaughanpl.info

*Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before.

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