What's On October 2020

WHAT’S ON Our First Virtual Edition!

Programs, resources & more

October 2020

Welcome

Feature Services

Rose Savage Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to the latest issue of What’s On. Every three months, it is my honor to write an introduction to our What’s On magazine, which provides an update on all of the great events happening across our library system.

The last time I put pen to paper was for our March Issue; however, the world has changed drastically since then. I am proud to say that our commitment to delivering outstanding service remains unwaivering, and this transition to a digital version of What’s On will give you a sample of that.

Within days of closing our branches we launched online programming so that customers of all ages could be educated and inspired from the safety of their homes. As part of this, we’ve livestreamed story times for our youngest fans, hosted our Summer Reading Club and Teen Challenge online for elementary and high schoolers, and welcomed a host of guest speakers who have enlightened and entertained adults. At the same time, we made accessing our digital resources easier through the creation of the VPL at Home web portal, and we also increased the size of our digital collection and increased borrowing limits in key areas.

If you have not attended one of our online programs before, you will find a great selection in the following pages, as well as links to resources you can enjoy wherever you are. It’s another great example of how we will always be there for you.

Best regards, Rose

Videos, programs, digital resources and more.

Welcome to your digital library. www.vaughanpl.info/vpl_at_home

From kindergarten homework to finding a job, we can connect you with experts who can help Brainfuse is an online platform that connects library users with live tutoring on a variety of subjects. The platform will give parents and students the opportunity to access live tutors in both English and French, alleviating the stress of everyday school work. Brainfuse also offers ESL Services, resume building, and practice GED and Canadian citizenship resources.

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Welcome Back!

BCRL • CCRL • PBRL are now OPEN! On September 8th, VPL reopened its three resource libraries to customers, limiting access to no more than 50 customers at a time. To provide the safest possible experience for customers and staff, we ask that you please observe the following rules:

Masks will be required for entry

Observe physical distancing

Please limit visits to no more than 1 hour

No food and drink allowed, with the exception of water

Stay at home if you are feeling unwell

BCRL– Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL– Civic Centre Resource Library | PBRL– Pierre Berton Resource Library

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Preschool

Virtual Born to Read

Virtual French Preschool Activities

Join us for interactive videos with stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home!

For ages 0–18 months with a parent or caregiver.

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 video every Thursday on Youtube

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Virtual Toddling to Read

FR

This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home! New videos are released each week. For ages 18 months –3 years 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 Tuesday on Youtube

Oct 24 | new video on Youtube

Five Little Pumpkins

Scaredy Squirrel

by Dan Yaccarino

by Galen Fott

eBook

Short Film

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Children

Virtual Pokémon League

Virtual Hooked on Books

Whether you are a casual or super fan, Virtual Pokémon League is where Pokémon fans will be able to chat and play together. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Let’s talk about the great books you’ve been reading and some fun activities. We’re reading The One and Only Ivan

by Katherine Applegate, available in our digital collection.

Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Monday, Oct 19 | 6 pm

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 7 pm

Virtual Fun With French

Virtual Kids French Book Club

FR

Practice French with stories and fun activities! Participants will complete different virtual activities and games together, and will practice their French reading skills with student volunteers from the community. For ages 7–12. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Pratique ton français avec des histoires et des activités amusantes ! Les enfants vont compléter des activités et des jeux virtuels ensemble et ils vont lire avec des bénévoles de la communauté. Pour les enfants âgés de 7 à 12 ans. En direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Wednesdays | 7 pm

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. Register on Eventbrite.

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.

Thursday, Oct 22 | 7 pm Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

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Family

Family Halloween Party

Virtual French Storytime

Thrills, chills, fun and squeals! Enjoy many Halloween activities on our website. Also join us for a live family event on Zoom on Halloween Day. Register for the Zoom event on Eventbrite.

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

Saturday, Oct 31 | 2 pm

Des histoires, chansons, comptines et des activités en français!

Une nouvelle vidéo tous les mois.

Oct 10 | 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!

New video every Saturday on Youtube

Virtual Family Storytime on Instagram Enjoy great stories, songs and rhymes, all from the comfort of your own home. Fun for the whole family!

Mondays | 9:30 am Wednesdays | 10:30 am

OUR DIGITAL LIB R ARY

FR

Virtual Mandarin Storytime 中文故事會 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.

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

The Dot

I Want My Hat Back

By Peter H. Reynolds

By Galen Fott

eBook

Short Film

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Teen

Toastmasters for Teens Online

Virtual Teen French 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.

Calling all the teens that like to read in French! Each month, there’s a new theme and you can read any book according to the theme.Then, it’s time to party on Zoom with fun activities. 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.

Appel à tous les ados qui aiment lire! Choisis le livre que tu veux correspondant au thème du mois et après, on se rencontre sur Zoom pour des activités amusantes. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Mondays starting Oct 19 | 6:30 pm

October Theme | Humour/Comedy Fiction

FR

Tuesday, Oct 20 | 7 pm

Virtual Teen Book Club Join us once a month for a virtual book club where you and other teens can discuss the book of the month.

Sessions are live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Monday, Oct 5 | 7 pm

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

Oct 26 | 7:30 pm

You Should See Me in a Crown

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me

by Leah Johnson

by Mariko Tamaki, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell

eBook | audiobook

eBook

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Adult

A Like Vision: The Group of Seven at 100

Late Night Presents: Friday Night Frights

Celebrate 100 Years of the Group of Seven with an online tour of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s Group of Seven collection. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Register on Eventbrite.

Join us for an evening of all things strange and unusual from the Vaughan Community. Experience the chilling mind-reading abilities of mentalist Jaymes White and discover what it takes to protect yourself from the unknown. Prepare to be scared. Live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. $10 per ticket.

Thursday, Oct 15 | 7 pm

Intro to Bookbinding

Friday, Oct 23 | 7:30 pm

Fascinated by the art of bookbinding? Learn to bind your own books! Workshop takes place over 2 sessions.

No experience necessary. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Real Estate Today: Trends and Tips

Sunday, Oct 4 | 1 pm

How has the current Covid-19 situation affected buying, selling, renting and accessing mortgages? What is the situation for Fall 2020? Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, Oct 22 | 2 pm

Involuntary Indulgences Are your daily indulgences stressing you out? How to manage your constant sugar cravings & still enjoy your food. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

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

Thursday, Oct 29 | 7 pm

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Adult (cont.)

Service Canada Programs and Services

Virtual ESL Café

Join us for an overview of EI, CERB, Youth and Newcomer information. We will talk about changes to EI benefits, the end of CERB and the new eServices virtual portal, one time payments of OAS/CPP and general programs and services related to employment. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English live 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, Oct 8 | 2 pm

Virtual French Meetup

Understanding and Managing Common Symptoms

Practice your French in good company with a new theme every month. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

An interactive presentation where we will be learning about understanding the origins of our symptoms and what are some ways we can readily address them. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie avec un nouveau thème à touts les mois. En direct sur Zoom.

Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Topic | Fall activities

Thursday, Oct 1 | 7 pm

Tuesday, Oct 6 & 20 | 1:30 pm FR

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 7 pm

Virtual Adult Book Club Join us for a live discussion on our favourite books.

Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Thursday, Oct 8 & 22 | 7 pm

Virtual Tech Training Learn how to use a variety of electronic resources.

Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, Oct 7 & 21 | 10 am

OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

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

We Have Always Been Here A Queer Muslim Memoir

by Samra Habib

My Dark Vanessa

by Kate Elizabeth Russell eBook

eBook

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family

Hall ween Party Thrills, chills, fun and squeals!

Starting Oct 17, enjoy many Halloween activities on our website! Also join us for a live family event on Zoom on Halloween Day!

www.vaughanpl.info/halloween

saturday, Oct 31 | 2 pm Escape Room • At home Scavenger Hunt • STEAM videos Storytime Videos • French Storytime video • PDF Activity sheets Halloween booKlists and more!

Register on Eventbrite

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LATE NIGHT PRESENTS

Friday Night

Frights Join us for an evening of all things strange and unusual from the Vaughan Community.

Experience the chilling mind-reading abilities of mentalist Jaymes White and discover what it takes to protect yourself from the unknown.

Prepare to be scared. Live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. $10 per ticket.

Friday, Oct 23 | 7:30 pm

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WHAT'S ON is published monthly by the Marketing & Communications Department of Vaughan Public Libraries.

Assistant Editor Zahra Khaki 905-653-7323, Ext: 4646 zahra.khaki@vaughan.ca

For more information about programs, please visit our website or email librarian.librarian@ vaughan.ca. All programs and events listed are free of charge unless otherwise noted. For general information about this publication contact the following.

Design & Layout Chantal Chen 905-653-7323, Ext: 4633 chantal.chen@vaughan.ca

Editor Robert Symes 905-653-7323, Ext: 4608 robert.symes@vaughan.ca

Upcoming Holiday Closures Monday, Oct 12

Thanksgiving

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