WHAT’S ON
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November 2020
Welcome
Featured Services
Rose Savage Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board
Welcome to November’s virtual edition of What’s On, where we provide you with an overview of our virtual programs, as well as the latest library news and resources. Now that children and students are well into the new year, I would like to highlight an outstanding resource that is available to assist in their studies. Last month, Brainfuse became available via VPL’s website. This online platform connects library users with live tutoring in a variety of Ontario curriculum subjects in both English and French, as well as providing additional resources for homework help and exams. In addition, while many school libraries are closed, our three resource libraries remain open for borrowing of physical items, and a curbside pickup service remains in place at all other branches. When combined with the digital catalogue available on the VPL website, this provides all customers with safe, convenient access to items that can enrich their learning and expand their minds. There’s a great range of online programs available to choose from in November and a highlight will be our virtual session with renowned author, Jennifer Robson who will discuss the creative process and her latest novel, The Gown. Borrow a digital copy today and join us on November 19th. This month adults can learn to use wordpress, teens can improve their public speaking and children can crack our digital escape room. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and there is much more to explore this month at VPL! Best regards, Rose
Planning a career in architecture? In high school and interested in design or architecture? We’re partnering with Level Studios to provide a professional review of student portfolios as well as advice and feedback. To find out more and book your private session, visit: www.level-studio.ca/portfolio-mentorship/
Touch-free checkout for your safety We made our self-checkout stations completely touch-free to minimize your contact with high-touch surfaces. Simply scan your library card and place your items one at a time on the table. It’s just one example of how we’ve changed to keep you safe.
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In Conversation with Jennifer Robson Bestselling author Jennifer Robson will share her challenges and joy behind the creative process of her works. Author Louise Johnson will interview Jennifer in this live event and welcome all participants’ inquiries about Jennifer’s books and writing life. Session is hosted live on Zoom Webinar. Register on Eventbrite
Thursday, Nov 19 | 7 pm
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Preschool
Virtual Baby and Preschool Activities
Virtual French 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 aged 0–5.
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 with a PDF activity sheet that you can download and complete together at home. For ages 0–5 and their families.
New activities every Friday on VPL at Home Friday, Nov 20 | New video on YouTube
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Enjoy songs, rhymes and early literacy tips from the comfort of your own home. For ages 0–18 months with a parent or caregiver.
Apprenez le français ensemble avec votre enfant avec ces vidéos amusantes! Chaque vidéo va couvrir au moins un sujet différent et va inclure une feuille d’activité en format PDF que vous pouvez télécharger. Pour les enfants âgés de 0 à 5 ans et leur familles.
New video every Thursday on YouTube
Saturday, Nov 21 | new video on YouTube & Instagram
Virtual Mandarin Storytime 中文故事會
Virtual Toddling to Read
Join us on Instagram and Youtube for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. Storytime videos are in Mandarin and English, no previous knowledge of Mandarin required.
This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home! For ages 18 months to 3 years and a parent or caregiver.
Virtual Born to Read
New video every Tuesday on YouTube
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
歡迎小朋友們和家人每週一收看中英雙語故事會！ New video every Monday on YouTube & Instagram
May We Have Enough to Share by Richard Van Camp eBook
The Last Marshmallow
Children Make Terrible Pets
by Grace Lin
by Peter Brown
eBook
Short Film
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Children
STEAM Workshops: Kinetic Cups
Virtual Kids French Book Club
Learn about potential and kinetic energy with us and create a wind-up racer and a wacky flying machine! Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Kits are $5, pick up at the reference library of your choice.
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. Register on Eventbrite!
Tuesday, Nov 3 | 7 pm
Aimez- vous lire? Rencontrez-nous sur Zoom à chaque mois pour une discussion et pour des activités amusantes. Choisis le livre que tu veux correspondant au thème du mois! Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Virtual Fun With French
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Join us for a six-week session of French stories and fun activities to practice your French. Participants will complete different virtual activities and games together, and will practice their French reading skills with student volunteers. For ages 7–12. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Venez nous joindre pour une session de six semaines remplies des histoires et des activités amusantes conçues pour vous aider à pratiquer votre français. Les participants auront la chance de compléter des différentes activités et des jeux virtuels, et ils auront également la chance de pratiquer la lecture avec des étudiants bénévoles. Pour les enfants âgés de 7 à 12 ans. En direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
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November Theme | Historical Fiction / Romans historiques Thursday, Nov 19 | 7 pm
Virtual Pokémon League Whether you are a casual or super fan, Virtual Pokémon League is where Pokémon fans will be able to chat and play together. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Monday, Nov 16 | 6 pm
Virtual STEAM Careers
Wednesday, Nov 4 – Dec 16 | 7 pm No program on Nov 25
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. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Virtual GameLab
Topic | Research Lab Technician Saturday, Nov 7 | 3 pm
Learn how to develop your own game using Game Maker Studio 2 and bring the game of your dreams to life! Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Saturday, Nov 21 | 10 am
Virtual Hooked on Books Join us for fun weekly activities and also monthly book chats about your favourite urite books on Zoom! Register on Eventbrite. Ev
Tuesday, Nov ov 24 | 7 pm
Virtual STEAM Club STEAM Club is back! But this time we’re on Zoom! Come and join us for activities and experiments from the comfort of your own home. No kits required, just curiosity! Register on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, ay, Nov 10 1 & 24 | 7 pm Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
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Family
Digital Escape Rooms
Virtual Family Storytime on Instagram
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!
Enjoy great stories, songs and rhymes, all from the comfort of your own home. Fun for the whole family!
November Theme | Unlock the Magic Nov 30 | New content uploaded to VPL at Home
Mondays | 9:30 am Wednesdays | 10:30 am
Virtual Family Night: A Night of Magic
Virtual French Storytime
You won’t believe your eyes as you enjoy magic, laughter and fun with magician Scott Dietrich. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities in French! There is a new video each month.
Saturday, Nov 14 | 7 pm
Des histoires, des chansons, des comptines et des activités en français! Une nouvelle vidéo tous les mois.
Saturday, Nov 7 | New video on YouTube
Virtual Family Storytime Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. There’s a new video once a week. Fun for the whole family!
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
New video every Saturday on YouTube
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
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Going Up!
When We Are Kind
Moira's Birthday
by Sherry J. Lee & Charlene Chua
by Monique Gray Smith & Nicole Neidhardt
by Robert Munsch
eBook
eBook
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Teen
Toastmasters for Teens Online
Virtual Teen Book Club
Have you ever felt nervous about public speaking? Join Toastmasters for Teens and conquer those fears! Develop communication and leadership skills with the guidance of a facilitator. For ages 13–18. Live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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 My Real Name is Hanna by Tara Lynn Masih, available through Hoopla. Sessions are live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
This program includes a workbook that must be picked up from one of our resource libraries. More details will be provided upon Eventbrite registration.
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Mondays | 6:30 pm Program is full
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe
Monday, Nov 30 | 7:30 pm Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
The Album
90 Days of Different
by BLACKPINK
by Eric Walters
Music Album
eBook
eBook
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Adult
In Conversation with Jennifer Robson
Career Options: Second Careers
Bestselling author Jennifer Robson will share her challenges and joy behind the creative process of her works. Author Louise Johnson will interview Jennifer in this live event and welcome all participants’ inquiries about Jennifer’s books and writing life. Session is hosted live on Zoom Webinar. Register on Eventbrite.
Learn about second careers and how to apply for government funding to help you retrain and start a new career. In partnership with Seneca. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Nov 19 | 7 pm
General Road Safety
Brain Fitness Hour 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.
Thursday, Nov 26 | 7 pm
Building a Website: Will Wordpress work for you? Would you like to make your own personal or business website but don’t know where to start? Join this online 90 min program to get general knowledge about Wordpress. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Nov 19 | 2 pm
Join us for a discussion on road safety priorities, rules of the road, Ministry programs and driving safely into our senior years. Presented by Ministry of Transportation. This session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Nov 5 | 2 pm
Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Searches Learn what LinkedIn, the new global workforce, can do for you: how to get noticed, get connected and launch your career! In partnership with Seneca College. This session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Monday, Nov 23 | 2 pm
Wednesday, Nov 4 | 7 pm Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
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Adult (cont.) Virtual Adult Book Club
Virtual Tech Training – Excel
Join us for a live discussion about our favourite books. This month we're also reading The Town Crazy by Suzzy Roche. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
This introductory workshop will help participants get familiar with Excel, including: entering data, creating tables and performing basic calculations. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Nov 5 | 7 pm
Wednesday, Nov 4 | 10 am
Virtual ESL Café 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.
Virtual Writer’s Room
Tuesdays, Nov 3 & 17 | 1:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov 17 | 7 pm
Virtual French Meetup
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Winterize Your Lawn and Garden
Practice your French in good company with a new theme every month. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie avec un nouveau thème à tous les mois. En direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbirte.
Topic | Weather / La météo Wednesday, Nov 25 | 7 pm
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. Register on Eventbrite.
From lawn care and leaf clean‐up, to preparing for next year’s garden beds—learn what to do this fall to give your lawn and garden a head start next spring. You will leave this workshop with a plan for a healthy, beautiful yard. Participants will receive free gardening fact sheets and guides. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Nov 12 | 7 pm
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
The Gown
Misbehaviour
The New One
by Jennifer Robson
Starring Keira Knightley
eBook
Movie
by Mike Birbiglia & J. Hope Stein eBook
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A Night of
MAGIC SATURDAY, NOV 14 | 7 PM
You won’t believe your eyes in this interactive evening full of family laughter and fun with local magician, Scott Dietrich. See tricks using cards, ropes, Baby Shark, multiplying Angry Birds and more! Follow it up with magic tricks you can do at home, optical illusions, and trivia fun! Join the fun live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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