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Greetings from

Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library Of the Fortune 500 CEOs who were asked what they think the global economy will be like in the next 12 months, 48% believe it will be better and 43% think it will be the same (20181.). With that in mind, I am delighted to share that Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) delivers approximately $315 of economic impact for every citizen, for a total impact of over $103 million in the City of Vaughan! Thereby, excitement fills the air with the opening of our tenth location, Vellore Village Library, suggesting year after year of organic growth in our wonderful City of Vaughan.

Be sure to visit this 8,300 sq. ft. hourglass-shaped facility with its nature-inspired elements, quiet study spaces, comfortable seating and outdoor balcony. Please join us for the official Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 22. With food, storytimes and special performances, it will be a fun day for all!

Construction of the library and storefront location at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre continues to steadily progress and they are anticipated to open in 2019. Bathurst Clark Resource Library’s renovations are also moving along well.

Soon you and your family will enjoy plenty of comfy new chairs, a laptop dispensing kiosk, an expanded study space, new carpeting and much more. Stay up-to-date with the

details of new builds, renovations and more on our building blog, www.vaughanpl.info/building/ Special thanks to all who participated in VPL's Maple Library Focus Groups; you have really shown how much you love your library! With supportive statistical analysis and your positive customer feedback, it was approved by the Library Board that Maple Library will be kept open and continue to operate as a key component of the Maple Community Centre. We are so appreciative of your support and patronage.

If you want to show how much you love VPL in another way, enter our Love VPL Staff contest in October by taking a picture with one or more members of VPL staff or write a thank you note and submit it during Canadian Library Month. Please see details on page five.

This autumn, we continue to offer a rich variety of programming including tech programs, book clubs for all ages and so much more. Relive Terry Fox’s heroic Marathon of Hope with a unique exhibit marking the 38th anniversary of his cross-Canada run (p. 5). Other interesting programs you might consider include Advanced 3D Modelling II (p. 6), teen and tween programs like Robotics Club and Spa Science (p. 11), Hot Topics (p. 13) and another of our popular family evening programs, Family Night: Game On! (back cover).

So much is continuously happening at VPL. Investing in VPL results in a return on investment of 457% for the City of Vaughan. VPL truly supports the City of Vaughan's philosophy that no person is left behind. This What’sOn is full of programs and events for the fall that will enrich, inspire, and transform your life!

1. 2018, June 1. Analytics, Fortune, vol. 177, issue 6, pp. 17.

Vellore Village Library GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

Saturday, September 22 Official Ceremony 9:30 am Family Entertainment 11 – 4 pm A great day filled with live entertainment by singing duo Sonshine & Broccoli, Magic by X.Ray, storytimes, library tours, free refreshments, a visit from Scaredy Squirrel and so much more!

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2018

What’s New

Sleepover at the Library for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts

Do you work with Sparks, Brownies, Beavers or Scouts?

VPL is pleased to offer our very first Library Sleepover opportunity! Contact Dina.Stevens@vaughan.ca if you have a group that would like to play, learn and sleep over in the library!

RUNNING TO THE HEART OF CANADA © Gail Harvey

Terry Fox Exhibit Relive Terry Fox’s heroic Marathon of Hope with this unique exhibition marking the 38th anniversary of his cross-Canada run.

Developed by the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with Terry Fox’s family, the Terry Fox – Running to the Heart of Canada exhibition tells the story of the Marathon of Hope through maps and a wealth of contemporary photographs and newspaper imagery. It also shows the impact of Terry Fox on modern Canadian life. View the exhibit during library business hours.

DC | Sept 1–Oct 15

Terry Fox Run VPL is proud to host a run in support of the Terry Fox Foundation.

Join your neighbours, friends, and family on a lovely 10K looped greenway course in Concord. Run, walk, ride or blade your way to a cure for cancer. Activities and more will be available at Dufferin Clark Library after the race. For more information and to register visit www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/vaughan.

Love VPL Staff Contest

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October 1-31

Last year you told us how much you love VPL through the #loveVPL Photo Contest. This year, join us in celebrating Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 14 − 20) by telling us how much you ♥ VPL staff. Snap a photo with your favourite VPL staff member and tell us what makes them special, or submit a thank you note to share your experience. Simply upload your photos and notes online at www.vaughanpl.info/ lovevplstaff for a chance to win some great weekly prizes including a 3D selfie, family photo shoot and more.

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Vaughan Newcomers’ New to Vaughan?

Discover Your Community!

Learn about services and opportunities the City of Vaughan has to offer you and your family.

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Available Tour Dates

September 25 & 26, 2018 • 9am – 2pm Registration beginsAugust 15 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.

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It! Create Advanced 3D Modelling II

Are you ready for more advanced 3D modelling? Learn to design multi-coloured objects. Discover how to use connectors and interlocking parts to make larger and more complex structures. Ages 13+.

PBRL Oct 18 6:30 pm

Break IT!

At VPL we do lots of make it, but sometimes you have to break it.

Take apart gadgets and gizmos and look inside them. Learn about tools and break stuff. Ages 6+. Drop in!

DC Oct 18 7 pm

Code Your Own Adventure

Tell a story through coding or learn coding through storytelling. Either way, please join us as we write interactive, nonlinear stories ... with computer code. Ages 8 –12.

DC Nov 24 11 am

Create with Carvey®

Transform design into 3D carving with our Carvey® machine. A new project will be featured each session.

Carvey® certification is included with participation. Ages 13+.

PBRL Sept 9 | Nov 3 1:30 pm

Creation Lab

Explore a world of possibilities at your library. Drop by to build, create and experiment with a variety of STEAM activities.

VV Fridays 3 pm WO Sept 15 | Nov 17 2 pm

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Podcast Collective

Get Certified 3D!

Attend one workshop to learn 3D printer equipment basics and how to use software to create your project.

Next, you can book time for staff to bring your project to life. Ages 13+.

CCRL Sept 10 | Oct 1 Nov 5 7 pm PBRL Sept 13 | Oct11 6:30 pm

Headshots for New Professionals

Create a good first impression with a professional-looking headshot for your online resume and social media presence.

CCRL Oct 20 1:30 pm *Please dress the way you would like to appear in the headshot.

Learning Electronics and Coding with Arduino

Tiny gadgets can do some pretty big things! Learn some basic concepts of electronics through coding with lights, sound and motors on Arduino.

For ages 10+.

PBRL Nov 1, 8 & 15 6:30 pm

Let's Build a Computer

Build THEN code computers from scratch. For ages 8 –12.

PL Sept 29 2 pm

Join the conversation as we learn about what goes into creating and maintaining your own podcast.

Everything from technology to set-up, outlines and episode scripts will be covered. Ages 13+.

CCRL Sept 27 | Oct 25 Nov 22 6 pm

STEAM Club

Join us each week as we explore the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Ages 7+.

DC Tuesdays 7 pm Starts Sept 11 MA Thursdays 7 pm Starts Oct 4

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! Ages 14+. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

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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!

Ages 8 – 12. Cost is $5.

MA Nov 3 1 pm

Make Your Own...

Anything! We’ll show you how to use the tools in our Make It! space to design those DIY projects! A new theme will be featured each week.

For ages 7+.

PBRL Tuesdays 7 pm Sept 11–Oct 2

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2018

Preschool programs 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.

AN Fridays 10:30 am CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm Fridays 2 pm DC Tuesdays 10:30 am MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 11:30 am VV Wednesdays 10:30 am

Hop, Sing, Read!

For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 to 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.

CCRL Tuesdays 2 pm DC Wednesdays 10:30 am VV Mondays 10:30 am

Musical Babies

An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes and more! Offered in partnership with the EarlyON Centre. For ages 0–12 months.

KL Wednesdays 2 pm Tickets available 30 minutes before at Service Desk.

MA Thursdays 1:30 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 to 3 years with a parent or caregiver.

AN Thursdays 10:30 am CCRL Mondays 11:30 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am

Halloween Spooktacular Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!

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Oct 28 Oct 26 Oct 30 Oct 29 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 25

2 pm 11:30 am 11 am 6:30 pm 2 pm 11 am 6:45 pm

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Kids’ Book Club

Get the book, read it, and then tell us what you thought while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For ages 8–12.

CCRL

Oct 2 6:30 pm Jacob's Landing

by Daphne Greer Nov 6 6:30 pm Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

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Children’s programs Be an Earth Ranger!

Do you have a passion for animals and the environment? Become an Earth Ranger and help us complete missions as we learn about biodiversity and sustainability to protect the world we FR live in. Program held in partnership with Earth Rangers. Ages 7–12.

VV Sept 27 | Oct 25 Nov 29 4 pm

Chess Club

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Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out!

DC Wednesdays 6:45 pm No program Oct 31 MA Fridays 4 pm Starts Oct 5 VV Saturdays 1 pm Starts Sept 15 WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm Starts Sept 11

Fun with French

Parlez vous français? Practice French with stories and activities led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For ages 7+.

CCRL Wednesdays 7 pm DC Thursdays 7 pm Starts Sept 13 PBRL Mondays 7 pm Starts Sept 17

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Sept 27 Prince Caspian

by C.S. Lewis

6:30 pm

Oct 25 6:30 pm The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon

Homework Help

Nov 29 6:30 pm A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle

Get help with Math, Science, English and more. For ages 7–12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Homework Help for French

Sept 10 6:30 pm Wonder by R. J. Palacio Nov 5 6:30 pm El Deafo by Cece Bell

Struggling with French? Homework help with French reading, writing and oral communication is available.

For ages 7–12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Hooked on Books

Love books? Us too! We're discussing and exploring our favourite books and characters with a new theme each week. Just drop in!

PL Tuesdays 4 pm Starts Sept 18

Minecrafters' Club

Create a whole new world with friends! Play Minecraft for free at the library.

AN Tuesdays 7 pm Oct 2–Nov 20

Reading Buddies for Kids!

Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7–11. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

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Club Franco for Homeschoolers

It’s French club for homeschoolers! Join us for arts and science bilingual activities led by French-speaking staff. Ages 6 –12.

DC Sept 18 | Oct 2, 16 & 30 Nov 13, 27 2 pm

STEAM Club for Homeschoolers

Join us for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics activities. Ages 6 –12.

DC Sept 11, 25 | Oct 9, 23 Nov 6, 20 2 pm

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Kids’ French Book Club Clu b de Lecture Junior

Read something new in French every month and then tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games! For ages 9 –14.

Tu aimes lire?! Lis un nouveau livre chaque mois, puis viens rencontrer les autres membres du club et nous dire ce que tu en penses! Jeux et activités en primes! Pour 9–14 ans.

CCRL Sept 6 6:30 pm Hunter Jones : le trésor des Seigneurs de Méliakin par Louis Lymburner Oct 11 6:30 pm Les tigres bleus : le royaume de sable par Yves Trottier Nov 8 6:30 pm Sept comme setteur par Patrick Senécal PBRL

Sept 20 6:30 pm L'appel des étoiles par Ken Follett Oct 25 6:30 pm Les vieux livres sont dangereux par François Gravel Nov 22 6:30 pm Camp Pikachu: Choisis ton camp! par Alex Polan

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Oct 3 6:30 pm L’arbre maléfique : La rue du Lac-Frisson par Frédéric Raymond & Mathieu Bellemare Nov 7 6:30 pm Deux ans de vacances par Jiro Ohtani

Cardboard Fort Fun

Design, create, and build anything — with cardboard. We provide the cardboard, tape, markers and more.

Just bring your imagination and creativity.

Oct 22 DC 11 am PBRL Nov 23 11 am

Comic Book Day

It's a bird, a plane, it's... a P.A. DAY! Join us for all things comic books — comic writing, art, games, superheroes and more.

Sept 24 DC 11 am Sept 24 KL 1 pm MA Sept 24 11 am PBRL Oct 22 11 am Nov 23 PL 11 am Sept 24 VV 11 am

Explore Outer Space

Explore the vast depths of outer space! Get to know our galactic neighbourhood, and learn about what it's really like to be an astronaut.

PL Sept 24 11 am VV Oct 22 11 am WO Sept 24 11 am

Make Music Together

The verdict is in: music is good for you. Try your hand at track mixing and music composition, make your own instruments and rock out!

VV Nov 23 11 am

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Monster Mash

Try on your costume, dust off those cobwebs and join us for a monstrously good time of ghoulish games and activities!

11 am CCRL Oct 22 KL Oct 22 1 pm MA Oct 22 11 am PL Oct 22 11 am WO Oct 22 11 am

One...Two...3D!

Enjoy your P.A. day the 3D way! Join us for an interactive day of paper folding, LEGO® building, 3D printing, exploring virtual reality and lots more.

Nov 23 AN 11 am CCRL Nov 23 11 am

Robot Day

All ROBOTS All Day– robot storytime, robot costume making, robot coding, robot building. ROBOTS ROBOTS ROBOTS. For all ages.

CCRL Sept 24 11 am Nov 23 11 am MA

Touch a Truck

See, touch and explore big trucks at the library. Meet the people who protect, serve and build our community.

PBRL Sept 24 10 am

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family Storytime

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

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Family programs Board Game Café

So you think you got game? Connect with others playing your favourite board games and learn to play new ones.

VV Saturdays 10 am

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.

DC Sept 23 | Oct 21 Nov 18 1:30 pm MA FR

Sept 8, 22 | Oct 6, 20 Nov 3, 17 2 pm

French Family Movie Films pour la Famille

Best way to learn French? Movies!

Enjoy a movie in French with English subtitles so no one is left behind!

La meilleure façon d’apprendre le français? Des films! Projections en français avec des sous-titres en anglais pour que tous en profite!

MA Sept 29 | Oct 27 Nov 24 2 pm

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International Games Week

Games galore! Drop by the library to celebrate International Games Week.

All kinds of games will be available to discover and enjoy.

MA Nov 10 10 am PBRL Nov 10 10 am PL Nov 10 10 am VV Nov 10 10 am

Pokémon League

Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do after school, play Pokémon TCG at the library! All ages are welcome.

CCRL Sept 20 | Oct 18 Nov 15 6 pm KL Sept 5 | Oct 3 Nov 7 6 pm

Sensory Friendly Movie

Wednesdays Fridays Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays Mondays Thursdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Thursdays

7 pm 11:30 am 11 am 10:30 am 11 am 6:30 pm 11 am 7 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm

French Family Storytime Heure du conte en famille

The perfect intro to French!

Awesome stories and songs for everyone, all in French.

Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous, le tout en français!

CCRL Sept 1, 15 | Oct 27 Nov 10, 24 11 am PBRL Sept 14 | Oct 12 Nov 9 11 am

Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs

A sensory storytime designed for children with special needs. For ages 4– 8 and their families.

CCRL Sept 22 | Oct 27 Nov 24 10:30 am

We turn the lights up and the volume down! These inclusive family movie screenings are designed for children with special needs. For children 12 and under and their families.

AN Sept 8 | Oct 13 Nov 10 10:30 am

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Book Clubs Pick up a copy of one of our hot reads and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book.

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Teen & Tween programs Celebrate Teen Read Week

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Coding Decoded

Robotics Club

Kick off our celebration of Teen Read Week at our special author visits from Eric Walters and Alessia Dickson.

PBRL Oct 3 9:30 am Interested in learning coding? Join us for a four-week course. For ages 8–12.

Cost is $25 for four-week session.

CCRL Mondays 6:30 pm Nov 5–26 FR

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.

CCRL DC PBRL

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games and have fun.

Contact the Service Desk for more information.

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Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter. Admission is $60.

For ages 11– 15.

MA Oct 22 10 am Work together to design, build, test and program your own robot using LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 kits. Then show off your skills in a robot battle.

Ages 8 –14.

PBRL Wednesdays 6:30 pm Oct 3–24

Spa Science

What makes a bath bomb fizz? How does lip balm moisturize? Discover the science behind some popular spa products, then have fun making your own! For ages 9– 14. Cost is $5.

PBRL Sept 22 2 pm

Rainbow Club

Come out to our social club for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. Play games, learn and have fun. For ages 13– 18.

CCRL Sept 18 | Oct 23 Nov 20 4 pm

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Sept 5 7 pm The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Oct 3 7 pm Second Summer of the Sisterhood

by Anne Brashares Nov 7 7 pm When Dimple Met Rishi

by Sandhya Menon Sept 24 7 pm Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy Oct 29 7 pm Between Shades of Gray

by Ruta Sepetys Nov 26 7 pm The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Sept 24 7 pm Legend by Marie Lu Oct 22 7 pm I am the Messenger

by Markus Zusak Nov 19 7 pm All the Rage by Courtney Summers

Escape the Library Labyrinth S’échapper du biblio-labyrinthe Escape from the library labyrinth, a world of wonder and mystery, as you race to win the ultimate trophy!

Bilingual escape room fun, snacks and games. For ages 12– 17.

Sois le premier à t’échapper du biblio-labyrinthe, un monde plein de mystère et d’émerveillement, pour la chance de gagner le trophée des vainqueurs! Jeu d’évasion, amuse-gueules et autres jeux bilingues. Pour 12–17 ans.

PBRL Oct 13 7 pm

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

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Got Game?

It's the weekend! Gather with us for a little grown-up playtime with games, snacks and mocktails at the library.

Beginner or pro, all are welcome.

CCRL Sept 15 | Oct 13 Nov 24 2 pm PBRL Sept 23 | Oct 21 Nov 18 2 pm

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 Sept 27 6:30 pm VV Oct 25 6:30 pm

Author Jane Austen themed activities and costumes during An Evening with Jane at CCRL.

Holocaust Education Week

Adult programs Brain Fitness

ESL Café

Want your brain to work smarter and faster? Join us for fun and engaging activities to boost your brain strength and flexibility.

PBRL Oct 4 | Nov 1, 29 2 pm

Newcomers and ESL learners are welcome to practice their English language skills in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Program held in partnership with LSP and CCSYR. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

DC Sept 16, 30 | Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 1:30 pm VV Sept 9, 23 | Oct 21 Nov 4, 18 1:30 pm

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club

Discuss books with other parents and caregivers while your baby eats, sleeps or plays. The library will provide a copy of the chosen title.

CCRL Sept 27 | Oct 25 Nov 29 2 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 information.

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Volunteer to help Newcomers to Canada practice their English language skills in an informal environment. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

VV Sept 9, 23 | Oct 21 Nov 4, 18 1:30 pm FR

French Discussion Circle Cercle de discussion

Francophone or Francophile? All are welcome! Discuss books, movies and music in French.

Francophone ou francophile? Tous sont bienvenus! Venez discuter en français des derniers livres, films ou chansons qui vous ont touché.

MA Sept 13 | Oct 4 Nov 1, 29 6:30 pm

Nov 1 1 pm Check the website for details.

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.

DC Mondays 1:30 pm Saturdays 1:30 pm

ESL Café Volunteers

Chinese Book Club

Share your thoughts and ideas while you discuss books in Chinese.

Contact the Service Desk for more information.

PL Sept 18 | Oct 16 Nov 20 10:30 am

Join us during Holocaust Education Week to hear from a variety of speakers.

Ages 12+.

BCRL Nov 18 11 am Join author Ellin Bessner whose new book explores the lives of Canadian Jewish soldiers who fought not only for freedom and democracy but for the very survival of Europe’s Jews.

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Let’s Go to the (French) Movies Great French movies with English subtitles for all to enjoy.

De superbes films en français avec sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir de tous.

DC

Sept 12 | Oct 10 Nov 14 1:30 pm

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2018

Senior Social

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

WO Sept 20 | Oct 18 Nov 15 2 pm

Tech Social

Curious about today's digital world?

Brush up on your computer skills by exploring new tech topics each class with hands-on, guided practice.

VV Sept 18 | Oct 16 Nov 13 2 pm

Tech Training

Designed for adults who are already familiar with technology, these workshops will go beyond the basics to provide information and troubleshooting help.

Contact the Service Desk for more information.

AN Oct 25 | Nov 1 2 pm Email Oct 4 | Oct 11 2 pm Everything E-Books Nov 15 | Nov 29 2 pm Microsoft Word

Walk and Talk

Join us for some fresh air and conversation as we walk around Kleinburg in good company. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

KL Sept 4, 18 | Oct 2 2 pm

Writers' Workshop

Join amateur writers in overcoming the challenges of writing. Each session will focus on different elements of writing like plot, character and prose style.

Perfect for discussion and feedback.

CCRL Sept 18 | Oct 16 Nov 20 7 pm

Unwind & Design

Get into the holiday gift-giving spirit by unwinding with a glass of wine and one-of-a-kind gift-making this holiday season using technology in the Make It! space. Tickets are $15.

PBRL Nov 23 7 pm

Adult Book Clubs Mingle with like-minded adults and have great conversations about a book chosen monthly. The library will provide a copy of the book.

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Sept 26 7 pm Do Not Say We Have Nothing

by Madeleine Thien Oct 31 7 pm Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear Nov 28 7 pm The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe CCRL Sept 11 7 pm Regeneration by Pat Barker Oct 9 7 pm Beartown by Fredrik Backman Nov 13 7 pm Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture by Ellen Ruppel Shell PL Sept 12 7 pm Everything I Never Told You

by Celeste Ng Oct 10 7 pm Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan Nov 14 7 pm Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty VV Sept 13 7 pm The Shoemaker's Wife

by Adriana Trigiani Oct 11 7 pm Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Nov 8 7 pm The Nightingale

by Kristin Hannah WO Sept 24 7 pm The Orphan Master's Son

by Adam Johnson Oct 29 7 pm My Brilliant Friend

by Elena Ferrante Nov 26 7 pm Circling the Sun

by Paula McLain

Hot Topics

Come and see what everyone is talking about. We have educational and informative sessions on a variety of topics.

Introduction to First Nations in Canada DC | Sept 13, 7 pm

Astronomy

MA | Sept 16, 2 pm

Landlord and Tenant Legislation DC | Oct 11, 7 pm

Genders in Media MA | Oct 14, 2 pm

Employment Law MA | Nov 11, 2 pm

Cosmology

DC | Nov 22, 7 pm

WRiTERS’ SERiES Aspiring writers and book lovers are welcome to join and hear the wonderful stories behind our authors' latest works.

Award-winning author, Alison Pick, will share her creative process, her latest book Strangers with the Same Dream, and her anecdotes about today's writing and publishing world.

BCRL • Oct 28, 2 pm

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

Vaughan Public Libraries

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Recommended Reads

There There Tommy Orange

ADULT

Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"

Us Against You Fredrik Backman

Zora Neale Hurston

There Are No Grown-ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story

è Calypso

David Sedaris

Pamela Druckerman

TEEN

X-Men Grand Design

Tess of the Road

Ed Piskor

Rachel Hartman

The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo

Silver Spoon

Puddin’

Hiromu Arakawa

Julie Murphy

My Deal With the Universe

CHILDREN

The Doghouse

The Lifters

Dude!

You Hold Me up

Jan Thomas

Dave Eggers

Aaron Reynolds

Monique Gray Smith

Deborah Kerbel

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Library Locations

905.653.READ(7323)

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LANGSTAFF RD

KEELE ST

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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY

DC

350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9

Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

WO

900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 8C1

CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY

PBRL

PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY

KL

MA

2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan L6A 4W2 4921 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge L4L 1A6

PL

Mon–Thurs 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Sat & Sun 9am–5pm

VV

WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY

150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge L4L 2S7

MAPLE LIBRARY

10190 Keele Street, Maple L6A 1G3

PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY

300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3

VELLORE VILLAGE LIBRARY

1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7

NOW OPEN

Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

KLEINBURG LIBRARY

10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0

Mon, Wed & Thurs 1–8pm; Tues 10am–5pm; Fri Closed; Sat & Sun 1–5pm

Vaughan Public Libraries

1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 7R4

Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri Closed Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

BCRL BATHURST CLARK RESOURCE LIBRARY CCRL

DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY

Library items may be returned to any branch.

Return boxes are open 24/7.

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· Saturday, September 29, 10 am – 4 pm

A Haunting We Will Go! Check out the thrills and chills, spooks and scares at our Haunted Library… if you dare! Don't forget to wear your costume and bring your whole family!

Dufferin Clark Library

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Friday, October 26, 6 – 8:30 pm

All aboard! Join us for an evening filled with magic and mayhem as Hogwarts plays host to an after-hours murder mystery!

Represent a character, support your favourite house, meet magical creatures and much more. Tickets are $10 or 2 for $15. Ages 18+.

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Friday, November 2, 7 – 10 pm

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Family Night: Game On! The whole family can get their game on at the library!

Enjoy a family-friendly escape room, a video game competition and life-size versions of your favourite games!

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Saturday, November 10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm