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Day Camps (10 am− 3 pm) For ages 7–10

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For ages 8–14 EXPLORE IT! WITH VIRTUAL REALITY

Learn about digital media, 3D scanning and virtual reality (VR) technology. Create digital 3D files of the world around you – including yourself! Then, convert these files into a virtual world and experience them first-hand with your VR goggles – which you can take home! All participants need to bring a smartphone to use with the VR goggles.

Travel back in time, to outer space - your virtual options are endless! Learn about the world of virtual and augmented reality and then try it out for yourself. All participants must bring a smartphone.

Jul 4 | AN 3D IT!

Explore 3D technologies and software as you make your own creations. You can even make a 3D selfie with our 3D scanner!

Jul 21 | BCRL HACK IT!

Build your own Kano computer and then have fun coding games, art and music. Your programming options are endless.

Jul 24–28 | PBRL

CODE IT! WITH APPS

You use apps every day – now you can make your very own! Learn about the design, programming, testing and bugging stages as you create apps using App-press and Eclipse. All participants need to bring a laptop and need to sign up for a free App-press account.

Aug 11 | MA

Aug 14–18 | BCRL

CAPTURE IT!

CREATE IT! WITH MINECRAFT

Learn about the amazing ways you can make movies and photos using just an iPad and some really cool apps.

Aug 15 | WO

$25

Tell a story through gaming. Learn about all things Minecraft and see for yourself what it takes to create a game as a programmer, designer, architect and artist. All participants will work as part of a development team to create a custom Minecraft Adventure Map. All participants are to bring a laptop and need to have a Minecraft account.

Aug 21–25 | CCRL

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Welcome to What’sOn at the Library Oh Canada, what a wonderful time it is to live in this great country! The sesquicentennial anniversary year of our beloved homeland is rolling out in full force. I do recommend reading Charlotte Gray’s The Promise of Canada, 150 Years-People and Ideas that have Shaped Our Country as a refreshing historical book on Canada, and The Idea of Canada: Letters to a Nation by David Johnston, our present Governor General, which features a series of 50 letters he penned to people he has admired and befriended, including novel thoughts about Canada. Also consider getting directly involved in Canada 150 activities as a volunteer, organizer or participant (canada. pch.gc.ca/eng/1469021027252 or www.vaughan.ca/projects/ community/canada150). At Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) we are delighted to commemorate Canada’s special anniversary by offering various programs and activities to celebrate Canada 150. Children, 7–11 years, can produce a movie expressing their love for their county and have it submitted to the Here’s My Canada film contest during the What Does Canada Mean to You? program (p. 10). Families and individuals can create a free account at explore150.tigweb.org and get involved in VPL's Adventure Challenge (p. 11).

What’s New If writing is more your style of activity, submit a story about Canada and be considered for our book, Voices of Vaughan: a Canada 150 Anthology (p. 16). Looking for more ways to enjoy Canadian culture and heritage? The Canada 150 logo throughout What’s On denotes Canadian authors and literature.

For more activities and details, visit www.vaughanpl.info/canada150

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Along with these wonderful Canada 150 programs, we continue to offer a rich variety of programming including special summer reading clubs and challenges for all ages, technology seminars and so much more. Enjoy a captivating exhibit from the Netherlands’ Anne Frank House (p. 5) or take part in a Green Gables afternoon with kindred spirits (p. 10). For those interested in astronomy, safely observe a solar eclipse from the Civic Centre Resource Library patio (p. 10).

A captivating exhibit from the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands is available for viewing during the library’s open hours. Guided tours, self-guided tours and group bookings are available by contacting the Service Desk. Jul 3–Aug 31 · Dufferin Clark Library · 1441 Clark Ave W

With the warmer weather, construction on VPL’s tenth branch, the Vellore Village South Library, is steadily progressing. Visit our building blog for all of the details at www.vaughanpl.info/building. The June groundbreaking for an additional new library branch which will be located at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is another exciting development. Not only will the VMC have a library of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. on the second floor, VPL will have an additional 332 sq. ft. space offering a storefront library on the first floor by the main entrance which will be open to you 24/7 with your library card.

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This summer as we grow and continue to create dynamic experiences and places for you and the community, we hope VPL will Enrich, Inspire and Transform your life!

Celebrate Canada 150 with Vaughan Public Libraries! Enjoy celebrating Canada 150 with Canadian programs such as What Does Canada Mean to You?, Canada Learning Code, Green Gables Afternoon, VPL's Explore 150 Challenge and so much more! Copies of Colossal Canada will be given out for free to commemorate Canada 150 to children registering for VPL's TD Summer Reading Club on June 17, while supplies last.

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Enjoy movies BEFORE they come out on DVD and Blu-Ray! Visit the Service Desk or www.vaughanpl.info. JUNE JULY AUGUST 2017

An educator from Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC) will guide the presentation of the history of the Holocaust and genocide, and the attitudes that enabled this dark period of human history.

DC · Jul 23, 2–3 pm

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Volunteer Tour Guide Opportunity Are you interested in history and motivated to share your passion with others? VPL is looking for volunteer tour guides for the Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit. Training will be provided. Must be in Grade 10 or older. Adult volunteers welcome. For more information or to express interest, please contact Dina Stevens (dina.stevens@vaughan.ca or 905-653-READ) by Saturday, June 10.

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HolocaustSurvivor's PersonalTestimony Testimony from a survivor (courtesy of FSWC) is a first-hand testament to the consequences of hatred. Gain a better understanding of the impact of the Holocaust.

DC · Aug 17, 7–8 pm

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Calling all readers! Attend a writing workshop, take in a puppet show and meet some amazing Canadian authors and illustrators. Read on!

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Tech Tutorials

Get expert advice on recording, filming and editing from a community expert. These in-depth workshops will teach you how to use the equipment and software in our Create It! space. Ages 15+. Space is limited. Pre-register at the Service Desk. $90 for 4, two-hour sessions. CCRL Music Recording Mondays 6:30 pm Jun 5–26

Thursdays Aug 10–31 Green Room: Film Mondays Jul 10–31

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Canada Learning Code

Join thousands around the country as you take your first steps towards coding. Learn Scratch programming while bringing Canadian stories to life. A limited amount of technology will be supplied; please bring your own laptop or tablet. CCRL Jun 2 2 pm MA Jun 4 2 pm PL Jun 8 4 pm

3D Yourself

Get Certified!

It's Body and Mind Day! Take a VR journey through the nervous system. Snap your picture with a white blood cell. 3D print your face! Quests, quizzes, games and more. BCRL Jun 2 11 am–4 pm

Attend one workshop to learn equipment basics and how to use software to create your project. Next, you can book time for staff to bring your project to life. Only staff have access to the 3D Printers and Carvey®. Ages 13+. Pre-register at the Service Desk. 3D Printing CCRL Jun 12, 26 | Jul 10, 24 Aug 14 6:30 pm PBRL Jun 7, Aug 16 6 pm Jul 15 11:30 am Carvey® PBRL Jun 17 11:30 am Jul 19 6 pm

Colouring 2.0

Podcaster Central

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! Ages 13+. Pre-register at the Service Desk. PBRL Aug 12 11:30 am

Boot the Body

Move beyond colouring with crayons and colouring books. Explore and colour with different apps and devices. You can still take your art home with you! For all ages. PBRL Jun 24, Jul 8 11:30 am

Join the conversation as we examine podcasting technology, set-up, techniques and more. Then, use our Create It! space to make your very own podcast! Ages 13+. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. CCRL Aug 26 1:30 pm

STEAM Coaches

Calling all committed makers and techies! Earn volunteer hours by assisting staff and customers in our creation spaces. Build your resumé while perfecting your teaching and tech skills! Ages 14+. 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 Jul 22, Aug 19 11:30 am

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. For ages 13+. PBRL Jun 10 11:30 am

STEAM Club

11 am Writing workshop with Joel A. Sutherland. Space is limited. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. 12 pm Robin Hood and the Dragon Puppet Show from Applefun Puppetry. 1 pm

Rencontre d’auteur en français avec Diya Lim

2 pm

Author Visit with Frieda Wishinsky

3 pm

Author Visit with Kevin Sylvester PBRL · Jun 11, 11 am–4 pm

Virtual Camping Go camping without worrying about mosquitos! Explore the night sky in our planetarium, take a VR trip through the woods, sing songs around the campfire and so much more. All ages. BCRL · Jul 30, 11 am–4 pm

Touch a Truck

Join us each week as we explore the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. For ages 7+. BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm

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

No program Jul-Aug. STEAM Club returns in September.

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Ready to Read

Kids’ Book Club

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 Aug 24, 31

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.

Sensory Storytime

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. BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am Thursdays 2 pm No program Aug 22–31

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. AN Fridays 10:30 am No program Aug 25

CCRL

Wednesdays 2 pm No program Aug 23, 30

Tuesdays 1:30 pm No program Aug 22, 29

PBRL

Tuesdays 10:30 am No program Aug 22, 29

Thursdays 1:30 pm No program Aug 24, 31 Tickets available 30 minutes before.

Mondays 11:30 am No program Aug 21, 28

LEGO DUPLO® Read! Build! Play!

Read, build and play with Duplo® to develop early literacy skills. For ages 2–5 with a parent or caregiver. PBRL Thursdays 10:30 am No program Aug 24, 31

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 Aug 23, 30 MA

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Thursdays 11:30 am No program Aug 24, 31 Registration begins June 19

Register for this four-week interactive sensory storytime program for children ages 2–6 of all abilities, especially those with special needs. CCRL Thursdays 10:30 am Jun 1–22, Jul 6–27

STEAM Storytime

Preschoolers are naturally curious — they thrive on exploration and discovery! Join us as we investigate early Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts through songs, stories, and interactive play. BCRL Wednesdays 10:30 am No program Aug 23, 30

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 No program Aug 24, 31 BCRL

Thursdays 10:30 am No program Aug 24, 31

CCRL

Mondays 11:30 am No program Aug 7, 21, 28

Tuesdays 11 am No program Aug 22, 29

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Children’s programs Captain Underpants Day

Calling all fans of Captain Underpants! Before you see the movie, drop in and join us for fun activities based on Dav Pilkey’s popular book series! MA Jun 2

Fun with French

Parlez vous français? Practice French with stories and activities led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For ages 7+. BCRL Jun 4, 11 1:30 pm CCRL Wednesdays 7 pm Jun 1–30 PBRL

Tuesdays Jun 1–30

Junior Firefighter Club

7 pm

Calling all Junior Firefighters! Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service will lead this three-week session for ages 7–11. Pre-register at the Service Desk. Space is limited. AN Thursdays 2 pm Aug 10–24

LEGO® Contest

Use your imagination and create an original design for our LEGO® contest. Contact the Service Desk for contest rules and category details. MA Jul 21 2 pm

6:30 pm

Jul 4

6:30 pm

Aug 1

6:30 pm

Jun 29

6:30 pm

Jul 27

6:30 pm

Aug 31

6:30 pm

Schooled by Gordon Korman OCDaniel by Wesley King

The Nest by Kenneth Oppel

Run by Eric Walters

The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

The Devil, the Banshee and Me by L.M. Falcone

Minecrafters’ Club

Create a whole new world with friends! Come play Minecraft for free at the library. WO Tuesdays 2 pm Jul 4–Aug 8

Jun 6

Kids' French Book Club Club de Lecture Junior

P.A. Days @ Your Library

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

Reading Buddies for Kids

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.

VPL is your destination for P.A. Day Fun! Contact the Service Desk for more details. AN BCRL CCRL MA PBRL PL Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7–11. Contact the Service Desk for more details. BCRL

Tuesdays 10:30 am No program Aug 22, 29

PBRL

Wednesdays 10:30 am No program Aug 23, 30

Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am No program Aug 23, 25, 30

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Jun 22

6:30 pm

Jul 20

6:30 pm

Aug 17

6:30 pm

Le trésor des pandas géants par Pascal Vatinel

Tommy l'enfant-loup: Les aventures de Bill Bilodeau, l'ami des animaux par Samuel Archibald Pays de légendes par Viateur Lefrançois

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family Storytime

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

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Tuesdays Jun 6–27

BCRL

Mondays 7 pm No program Aug 7, 21, 28

CCRL

Wednesdays 7 pm Fridays 11:30 am No program Aug 23, 25, 30

Wednesdays 6:30 pm Thursdays 10:30 am No program Aug 23, 24, 30, 31

Saturdays 2 pm No program Jul 1, Aug 26

PBRL

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 Jun 1, 15, 29 | Jul 13, 27 Aug 10, 24 6 pm KL Jun 7, 21 | Jul 5, 19 Aug 2, 16, 30 6 pm

Mondays 7 pm No program Aug 7, 21, 28

Tuesdays 7 pm No program Aug 22, 29

Thursdays 6:45 pm No program Aug 24, 31

Puppet Show Fun

The perfect intro to French! Awesome stories and songs for everyone, all in French.

SPECIAL SUMMER READING CLUB PROGRA MS French Stories & Music with Tante Caroline Contes & musique avec Tante Caroline Stories, songs and…FUN! A French interactive show for the whole family by playful Aunt Caroline! For all ages. Tickets are $5. Tickets on sale starting June 26. Chansons, contes et surtout…du plaisir! Un spectacle interactif offert par la bouillonnante Tante Caroline! Pour toute la famille. Billets en vente à 5$ dès le 26 juin. MA

Jul 12

10:30 am

Music and Singing Workshop with Jessie Atelier de musique et de chant avec Jessie Learn songs to play and sing during this French music workshop. For ages 6+. Tickets are $5. Tickets on sale starting June 26. Limited to 20 apprentice musicians per session. Durant cette super activité, les participants apprendront à jouer certaines mélodies et à les accompagner de chansons. Pour 6 ans et plus. Billets en vente à 5$ dès le 26 juin. Limite de 20 apprentis musiciens par session. BCRL PBRL

Mad Science Fire & Ice

Jul 26 Jul 25

What Does Canada Mean to You? Produce and shoot a movie that we will enter into the Here’s My Canada film contest. Using iPads, apps and your imagination, express your love for Canada in 10–30 seconds! For ages 7–12. Pre-register at the Service Desk. BCRL CCRL PBRL WO

Aug 4 Jul 12 Aug 18 Jul 26

2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm

Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 13

2 pm 2 pm

2 pm 2 pm 2 pm

Astronomical Event of the Decade

Pack a picnic basket and grab a blanket because Anne Shirley is coming to the library! Enjoy stories and activities from Avonlea with some kindred spirits.

The upcoming solar eclipse is fast approaching! For information on what it is and how to safely observe it, attend this information session – hosted by a local astronomer.

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Jun 2, 30 Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 14

2 pm 6:30 pm

French Family Movie Films pour la famille

Green Gables Afternoon

KL · Jul 17, 2–3 pm

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 Jul 7–Aug 25

Let Mad Science dazzle you with their spectacular Fire and Ice Show! For ages 5–12. Tickets are $5. Tickets on sale starting June 26. Space is limited. BCRL CCRL WO

Family programs

Solar Eclipse Information Session

CCRL · Aug 12, 1–3 pm

Join us as we celebrate the biggest cosmic event of the year, a solar eclipse! We will be safely observing from the patio at CCRL. Pre-register at the Service Desk.

Best way to learn French? Movies! Come 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 Jun 26, Jul 31 Aug 28 6:30 pm

Pokémon League

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Tickets available at Service Desk 30 minutes before. BCRL Jun 18 11 am MA Jul 25 3 pm PBRL Aug 17 3 pm

VPL's Explore 150 Challenge! Celebrate Canada 150 and join the challenge. Create a free account here explore150.tigweb.org. Search for the Vaughan Public Libraries Adventure Challenge.

7 pm

French Family Storytime Heure du conte en famille

Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous, le tout en français! CCRL Jun 10, 24 | Jul 8, 22 Aug 12, 19 10:30 am

CCRL · Aug 21, 12–5 pm

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT

Award-winning teen authors, E.K. Johnston and Erin Bow, at Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

Teen Book Clubs

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. BCRL

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Red Cross Babysitting Course

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 Jun 10 10 am MA Jul 21, Aug 18 10 am

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. AN

Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun at www.vaughanpl.info/volunteers BCRL

Jun 7

7 pm

Jul 5

7 pm

Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Borderline: a novel by Allan Stratton

Aug 2

7 pm

Jun 26

7 pm

Jul 31

7 pm

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowel

Write IT!

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Check out the new teen Write It! blog and submit your piece of work. It's a great new space for you to show your creative expression! www.vaughanpl.info/writeit

Shaken by Eric Walters

Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin

Aug 28 7 pm Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

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Vaughan Teens

We are challenging YOU, the teens of Vaughan, to read a total of 500,000 pages (collectively). Make an account. Log the number of pages you read and you’ll get a ballot for every week you sign in! WANT TO WIN A GoPro Hero5 CAMERA?

For every week you sign into your Teen Summer Reading Challenge (TSRC) account you will get one ballot towards winning this prize. The grand prize draw is at the end of the summer and the winner walks away with their very own GoPro Hero5 camera.

WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN? Visit your local library each week and participate in the weekly missions.

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Missions will be fun and interactive. You can participate on your own or with friends. You will earn a ballot for every mission you complete for a weekly prize draw.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Visit www.vaughanpl.info/tsrc to access the TSRC site. Create an account and log in every week to tell us how many pages you read. Program runs from June 23–August 25. For teens aged 13 –18. 12 year olds can choose between VPL's Summer Reading Club and TSRC.

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PARTY! Save the Date: Saturday, August 26, 7 pm –midnight Location: Bathurst Clark Resource Library We will have a fun-filled theme party! You choose—it could be Movie Night, Escape Room or Maker Fair! Vote on the TSRC website by July 31 for your favourite!

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

Creating masterpieces at Bad Art Night.

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 289.809.0084 for more information. BCRL Jun 8 11:30 am

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. BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

Bad Art Night Do you have a passion for art and a decided lack of skill or talent? So do we! We’ll relax and sip wine as we create our own original masterpieces of creativity. No skills required. Tickets will go on sale June 1, and are $10 for a glass of wine and all the crafting supplies you need.

BCRL · Jun 24, 1:30–4 pm

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. For ages 14+. BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

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 No program Aug 7 KL

Sundays 2 pm No program Jul 2, Aug 6

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

De superbes films en français avec sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir de tous. BCRL Jun 25, Jul 23 Aug 27 2:30 pm

Market Research For Your Business

This hands-on market research workshop is designed especially for new and existing business owners. The program is in partnership with Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC). CCRL Jun 6 2 pm

Russian Literary Discussion Group

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

Senior Social

Older adults are invited to this free program featuring activities, guest speakers and special information workshops. WO Jun 15, Jul 20 Aug 17 2 pm

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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. WO Jun 1, Jul 6 2 pm

Adult Book Clubs Mingle with like-minded adults and have great conversations about each month's new book. The library will provide a copy of the chosen title. Please pick up and return your book at the Service Desk. AN

Jul 26

7 pm

Aug 30

7 pm

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

BCRL

Jun 27

7 pm

Jul 25

7 pm

Aug 29

7 pm

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg

Vaughan Writers’ Club

Vaughan Writers' Club invites all local writers and aspiring writers to collaborate and create. Please contact VaughanWritersClub@gmail.com for more information. BCRL Jun 20, Jul 18 Aug 15 7 pm

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Jul 11

7 pm

Aug 8

7 pm

Jun 1

7 pm

Jun 26

7 pm

Jul 31

7 pm

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

Etta & Otto & Russell & James by Emma Hooper

The Not a Book Club Book Club

Looking for a great book to read? Join the book club and discuss your favourite books, the books you hated, and everything in between. CCRL Jun 23, Jul 21 Aug 18 12 pm

Jun 28

The Miniaturist by Jesse Burton

CCRL

Jun 14

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

7 pm

419 by Will Ferguson Three bags full by Leonie Swann In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Every Lost Country by Steven Heighton

CCRL · Jun 9, 7–9 pm

Anthony De Sa, the acclaimed bestselling author of Kicking the Sky, will share his personal anecdotes and experiences with the publishing world in creating adults' literature. Together with our local self-published authors, Anthony De Sa will share behind-the-scenes stories of a writer’s life.

JUNE JULY AUGUST 2017

Vaughan Public Libraries

www.vaughanpl.info

è ADULT

Summer READS

Beach Reads

Armchair Travel

Jun 19 – Jun 25

Jun 26 – Jul 2

Moving Memoirs

Fantastic World

Jul 24 – Jul 30

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