What's on April 2021

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WHAT’S ON Resource Libraries Now Open

Programs, resources & more

April 2021


Welcome

Featured Services

Rose Savage Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

It is over twelve months since the pandemic began, and we are proud of how our staff completed a remarkable pivot to ensure that you still had access to great resources, services and programming. They enhanced your digital library, developed a comprehensive virtual programming calendar for all age groups and introduced curbside pickup. I encourage you to view this short video celebrating the achievements of our team. VPL also took significant strides in other areas and you can read more about this and our pandemic response in our fully interactive annual report. A number of these activities will have a lasting impact and help us to further deliver on our vision of a world-class library system. For example, in 2020 we were recognized by the Rick Hansen Foundation for accessibility features and we eliminated overdue fines to remove a significant barrier to library use. It was a remarkable year for many reasons, but we’re glad to see a lot of good come from it. We have an array of great programming to entertain and educate you this month. For children our Spring Break is packed full of STEAM activities to keep them engaged while they are at home. Teens can enjoy a virtual escape room and come together to play Dungeons & Dragons online, while adults can learn how to use different technologies, discover vermicomposting or join a book club. As ever, this is just a small selection of this month’s programs that you can enjoy. Best regards,

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Introducing our 2020 Annual Report 2020 was a remarkable year for so many reasons, but we are incredibly proud of everything that we were able to achieve. We have made significant progress in furthering our vision of a world-class library system and we invite you to celebrate our successes by reading our Annual Report.

Ollie's Picks

Ollie’s Pick

Ollie’s Picks Our mascot, Ollie, has been busy this month picking out their favourite books. Look out for Ollie's Pick stickers on items that they recommend for your little ones.

Rose

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MONDAY, APRIL 12

TUESDAY, APRIL 13

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14

STEAM Workshops: Let’s Make Da Vinci’s Bridge

STEAM Workshops: Colour Reversal

STEAM Workshops: Kinetic Racers

Use your math and science knowledge to build a simple but strong bridge designed by one of the most creative people in history! For grades 3–6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $5, pick up at chosen resource library.

Learn about basic colour theory and mixing to create a watercolour landscape using complementary colours. For grades 3–6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $10, pick up at chosen resource library.

Learn about kinetic and potential energy and build your own wind-up race car! For grades 3–6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $10, pick up at chosen resource library.

10:30 am

10:30 am

Virtual Bilingual Puppet Show FR

Around the World for Kids

Come join us for a live bilingual puppet show! Learn some cool French words while enjoying the many adventures of Gérard and Piggie. For grades JK–4. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

10:30 am

Nature Exploration for Kids

Join us for an hour of hands-on activities, interactive games and trivia from around the world! For grades JK–8. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a virtual nature learning program that encourages children to explore, discover and connect with nature through hands-on discovery. For grades JK–8. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

2 pm

2 pm

Venez apprendre plein de nouveaux mots à travers les aventures de Gérard et Piggie! Pour les enfants de la maternelle à la 4e année. En direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at

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2 pm

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Check out our Spring Break website starting April 5 for more fun activities and programs: www.vaughanpl.info/springbreak

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

FRIDAY, APRIL 16

TEEN ACTIVITIES!

STEAM Workshops: Leveraging Power

STEAM Workshops: LED Paper Circuits FR

The Spring Break Files FR Les dossiers de la relâche scolaire

Learn about how simple machines can change history! We'll be building a catapult and a trebuchet! For grades 3–6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $10, pick up at chosen resource library.

French and English Bilingual

Put your sleuthing skills to the test this Spring Break with fun online activities including trivia and digital/virtual escape rooms! Activities available on the VPL at Home website Teen page.

10:30 am

Relaxation Retreat for Kids Want to relax and recharge? Let's chill out together, learning about mindfulness and create some homemade stress busters like squishy toys. Be kind to your mind! For grades K–8. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

2 pm

Light up your Spring Break and have fun creating an LED paper circuit and Foldify project, all while learning some French in this virtual workshop! For grades 3–6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $10, pick up at chosen resource library. Crée un circuit en papier avec une lumière « LED » et un projet de Foldify. En plus, apprends un peu de vocabulaire et quelques concepts de STEAM en français avec cet atelier virtuel ! Pour les enfants de la 3e à la 6e année. En direct sur Zoom. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite. Les kits coûtent $5 et seront prêts à ramasser à la bibliothèque ressource de ton choix.

10:30 am

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Utilise tes abilités d'enquête pour compléter des défis en ligne, incluant un jeu de culture générale et des jeux d'évasion virtuels! Les activités seront disponibles sur le site web VPL at Home pendant les vacances du printemps.

April 9 – April 21

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at

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Preschool

Baby Adventures

Virtual Little Explorers Storytime

Join us as we explore all the ways to have fun at home through songs, stories, games, activities, and more! This is a party you won’t want to miss! Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

This program feature songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities. Live Wednesdays at 10:30 on IG. YouTube videos and IGTV recordings are available to watch anytime. Fun for the whole family!

Friday, April 30 | 10 am

Wednesdays | 10:30 am on Instagram Saturdays | New video on YouTube

Little Explorers Storytime on Zoom This four week program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that are fun for the whole family. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 10:30 am live on Zoom

Virtual Baby and Preschool Activities Check out our weekly online activities and monthly videos. They can make learning at home with your little one lots of fun! For parents and children from infant to kindergarten.

New activities every Friday on the website Friday, April 9 | New video on YouTube

Virtual Baby Storytime Enjoy weekly videos with songs, lap rhymes and early literacy tips. For babies and their parent or caregiver.

Tuesdays | New video on YouTube Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Virtual French Preschool Activities

FR

Have fun learning French with your little one with these fun videos! Each video will cover one or more different topics and will be accompanied by a PDF activity sheet that you can download from the library’s website and complete together at home. These videos and activity sheets are geared towards young children, ages 0 to 5, and their families. Apprenez le français ensemble avec votre enfant avec ces vidéos amusantes ! Chaque vidéo traitera de sujets différents et incluera une feuille d’activité en format PDF que vous pouvez télécharger du site web de la bibliothèque. Ces vidéos et feuilles d’activité sont pour les enfants âgés de 0 à 5 ans et leur familles.

Saturday, April 17 | New video on YouTube

Virtual Mandarin Storytime 中文故事会 Join us on Instagram and YouTube for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required.

欢迎小朋友们和家人每周一收看中英双语故事会! New video every Monday on YouTube & Instagram

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Children

STEAM Videos

Virtual GameLab

Follow along with VPL staff as we demonstrate fun and educational DIY activities, the coolest new technologies, and experiments!

Learn how to develop your own game using Game Maker Studio 2 and bring the game of your dreams to life! For grades 5–8. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, April 14 | New video on YouTube

Saturday, April 24 | 10 am

Virtual Fun With French

Virtual Hooked on Books

FR

Practice French with stories and fun activities! Complete virtual activities, play games, and practice reading skills with student volunteers. For grades 2–6. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Join us for fun weekly activities and also monthly book chats about your favourite books on Zoom! This month, we are reading Run by Eric Walters. Register on Eventbrite.

Pratique ton français avec des histoires et des activités amusantes! Complète des activités et des jeux virtuels ensemble et lis avec des bénévoles de la communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2 e année à la 6 e année. En direct sur Zoom. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite.

Virtual Kids' Book Chat

Wednesdays, April 21– May 26 | 7 pm

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, April 27 | 7 pm Want to talk about great books you've been reading? Join the kids' book chat and discuss a popular title each month. This month, we are reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney. For grades 3–7. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 8 | 7 pm

Nature All Around: Birds

City Of The Plague God by Sarwat Chadda

by Janae Marks

by Pamela Hickman & Carolyn Gavin

eBook

eBook

From The Desk Of Zoe Washington

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eBook

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Children (cont.) Virtual Kids' French Book Club

FR

Do you enjoy reading in French? Join us on Zoom for a fun discussion and activities. Each month, there’s a new theme and you can read any book you want, according to the theme. This month we’ll explore books that have been made into movies and we’ll discuss the pros and cons of turning a book into a motion picture. For grades 3–6. Register on Eventbrite! Aimez- vous lire? Rencontrez-nous sur Zoom à chaque mois pour une discussion et pour des activités amusantes. Choisissez le livre que vous voulez correspondant au thème du mois! Ce mois, nous allons lire des livres qui ont été adaptés à l’écran et on va discuter les points positifs et négatifs de la transformation d’un livre en film. Pour les enfants de la 3e année à la 6 e année. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

April Theme | The book/the movie | Le livre/le film Thursday, April 22 | 7 pm

Virtual STEAM Careers Ever wonder what it's like to be a coder? Or a comic artist? Join us as we invite special guests to talk about their careers and how they got there. For grades 3–8. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Topic | Youtube/Digital Media Producer Saturday, April 10 | 3 pm

Virtual STEAM Club STEAM Club is now on Zoom! Come and join us for activities and experiments. No kits required, just curiosity! For grades 3–8. Register on Eventbrite.

Tuesday, April 6 & 20 | 7 pm

Earth Day

Celebration In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment and a special visit from the U of T Trash Team!

Free kits are available for pick-up at the Resource Library of your choice. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Saturday, April 24 | 2 pm

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Family

Digital Escape Rooms

Virtual French Storytime

Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! Each room is online and ready to play!

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities in French! There is a new video twice a month.

April 28 | April Fools New content uploaded to VPL at Home

FR

Des histoires, des chansons, des comptines et des activités en français! Deux nouvelles vidéos tous les mois.

Saturday, April 3 | New video on YouTube & Instagram

Earth Day Celebration In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment and a special visit from the U of T Trash Team! Free kits are available for pick-up at the Resource Library of your choice. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Saturday, April 24 | 2 pm

Malaika's Surprise

Follow Your Breath!

I Talk Like A River

by Nadia L. Hohn & Irene Luxbacher

by Scot Ritchie

by Jordan Scott

eBook

Short film

eBook

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Teen

Live Virtual Escape Room

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Put your wits to the test by trying out a live digital escape room. For grades 7–12. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Heroes! Spellcasters! Are you prepared to answer the call to journey in a fantasy world like no other? For grades 8–11. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, April 21 | 7 pm

Thursday, April 15 | 5:30 pm

The Spring Break Files FR Les dossiers de la relâche scolaire

Virtual Teen Book Club

Put your sleuthing skills to the test this Spring Break with fun online activities including trivia and digital/virtual escape rooms! Activities available on the VPL at Home website Teen page. Utilise tes abilités d'enquête pour compléter des défis en ligne, incluant un jeu de culture générale et des jeux d'évasion virtuels! Les activités seront disponibles sur le site web VPL at Home pendant les vacances du printemps.

Join us once a month for a virtual book club where you and other teens can discuss the book of the month. This month we are reading Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez, available through Hoopla. Sessions are live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Monday, April 26 | 7 pm

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

April 9 – April 21

Long Way Down

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

by Jason Reynolds

The Highlights by The Weeknd

by Kathy Belge & Marke Bieschke eBook

eBook

Music Album

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Adult

Brain Fitness Hour

Music Composers in Film & TV

Enjoy some laughter doing exercises which will boost your brain activity and contribute to your happy mood! This session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Join the conversation with the industry's top music composers in television and film. Hear their stories and what it took to be successful in their field. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 15 | 7 pm

Thursday, April 29 | 7 pm

Intro to Bookbinding: Intermediate Fascinated by the art of bookbinding? Join us for this two session workshop as we take it a step beyond introductory bookmaking techniques! Basic experience recommended. Sessions will be hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Sunday, April 25 & May 2 | 1:30 pm

Late Night Presents Oscars Trivia Calling all movie buffs! Get ready for the Academy Awards with a night of trivia. Wear your finest as we quiz you on Oscar winners and losers throughout the ages. For ages 18+. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Friday, April 23 | 8 pm

Master Your Retirement This seminar will cover advanced financial planning strategies as you move towards and transition to retirement. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 1 | 7 pm

Passport to Vaughan: Modern Bulgarian/Canadian Fusion A taste of Vaughan culture! Local musician Anton Apolostov will perform his unique blend of Bulgarian/World music, and will share his story and answer your questions. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 13 | 7 pm

Reflecting on Racism & Discrimination: Building Your Anti-Racist Vocabulary Unconscious bias, white privilege, micro aggression, allyship, BIPOC. What do these words really mean? Presented by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, April 28 | 7 pm Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

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Adult (cont.) The Practice of Music Therapy

Virtual ESL Café

Learn all about music therapy. This will include an overview of why music is so powerful, the history of music therapy and who can benefit from these services. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. For further information, contact us through Email Librarian or our Live Chat services.

Thursday, April 8 | 2 pm

Tuesdays, April 6 & 20 | 1:30 pm

Vermicompost Workshop

Virtual Songwriter's Room

Compost Learning Hub will teach you everything you need to know about vermicomposting: how/why to set it up, where to keep it and how to troubleshoot it. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Join us for a recurring online chat about songwriting techniques with songwriter guests! This month we are featuring Murray Foster of Moxy Früvous, Great Big Sea, and the Toronto Songwriting School. Bring your questions. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 22 | 2 pm

Monday, April 12 | 7 pm

Virtual Adult Book Club Join us for a live discussion about our favourite books. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, April 8 | 7 pm The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel Thursday, April 22 | 7 pm Down Along with That Devil’s Bones: A Reckoning with Monuments, Memory, and the Legacy of White Supremacy by Connor Towne O’Neill

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Virtual Tech Training Get hands-on, virtual help while you learn how to use various online tools. Each session features a new topic. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Topic | VPL's Digital Magazines Wednesday, April 21 | 2 pm

Virtual Writer’s Room Join us for an online chat with local writers. It's a great place to discuss topics like plot, character, and style! Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite.

Tuesday, April 20 | 7 pm

Madame Bovary

The Sisters of Glass Ferry

Jonny Appleseed

by Kim Michele Richardson

by Joshua Whitehead

Directed by Sophie Barthes

eBook

eBook

Film

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Reflecting on Racism & Discrimination a monthly lecture series Session 3 Building Your Anti-Racist Vocabulary Wednesday, April 28 7:00 pm Presented by the Urban Session is hosted Alliance on Race Relations live on Zoom

Session 4 Impact of Systemic May 2021 Racism

Register on Eventbrite

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MUSIC COMPOSERS

IN FILM & T V April 29 • 7 pm

Register on Eventbrite

PINAR TOPRAK Captain Marvel Justice League Fortnite

ANGELO ODDI

The Big Comfy Couch When Hope Calls Sailor Moon

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Upcoming Holiday Closures Friday, April 2 Sunday, April 4 Monday, April 5

Good Friday Easter Sunday Easter Monday

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