Inspiring Connections |Brampton Library Program Guide Fall 2020

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Early Years 4 Middle Years 5 Teens 7 General Interest 8

Lifelong Learning 8

Love of Reading & Writing 10

Technology/MakerSpace 11 Newcomers 13

About Our Virtual Programs All programs are free and everyone is welcome.

To join in, please see the registration details noted in the following pages. Click on the program name to register online.

NEW Hours of Operation

Chinguacousy • Four Corners • Springdale

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

10:00 – 11:30 am 12:00 – 1:30 pm 2:00 – 3:30 pm 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

12:00 – 1:30 pm 2:00 – 3:30 pm 4:00 – 5:30 pm 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Our Chinguacousy Branch Library in the Civic Centre, Four Corners Branch Library in Downtown Brampton and Springdale Branch Library, just north of Sandalwood Parkway and Bramalea Road are open six days a week with limited hours to offer in-branch holds pickup, computer and wifi use, and printing.

Our highest priority remains the safety of our customers and staff. We have worked collaboratively with the City of Brampton to enhance our health and safety protocols through the following: • During our operating hours at these branches, we will close to the public every 90 minutes, for 30 minutes of cleaning multi-use and high-touch areas • We have installed plexi-glass shields at our service points • All customers and staff must wear masks in our buildings, in compliance with the City of Brampton Mandatory Mask By-Law 135-2020 • Everyone is asked to self-monitor for symptoms of illness and not enter a library branch if feeling unwell.

In between these times, customers must leave the branches for 30-minute cleaning breaks.

Our popular Curbside Pickup service for holds placed online with your Brampton Library card and PIN, has expanded to include Cyril Clark, Gore Meadows, Mount Pleasant Village, South Fletcher’s and South West Branch Libraries.

Curbside Pickup is offered on a first-come, firstserved basis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

Taken together, our in-branch and curbside service gives you the flexibility to pick up your borrowable materials at all eight branches of Brampton Library and return them at your convenience through our 24-hour external drop boxes.

These past months have been challenging for all of us and we have missed seeing you in our branches.

Please check for the latest updates on our website and on our social media platforms—Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To sign up for our email subscriptions, please click here.

Thank you for your patience as we rebuild library service for you.

Sincerely,

This October: Watch for our virtual customer appreciation celebration. Learn more on our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Early Years

Early Years Programs for Birth-6 years

Virtual Storytime 3-5 years

Watch as we share songs, rhymes and stories, and join in with us for a new Virtual Storytime every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. This program is made possible in part through the support of Access Copyright and the Association of Canadian Publishers. Find it on our website under the JOIN IN tab.

Tuesdays

Your child will love this journey!

Learn more and download your digital tracking sheet at bramptonlibrary.ca

10:30-10:45am

Learn from Home with TumbleBooks and TumbleMath!

Enjoy online books for children from your favourite device. Instantly access fun read-along storybooks that feature adjustable online text and complete audio narration.

To find TumbleBooks and TumbleMath, visit bramptonlibrary.ca and select eBooks & eAudiobooks under the Digital Library menu.

World Book Early World of Learning

educational videos, games, stories and activities

Virtual STEM Challenges 6-12 years

Enjoy fun online learning for preschoolers and children, free with your library card.

The challenge is on! Try our STEM activities using supplies that you have at home. Share your creations with us on social media @BramptonLibrary using #kidsatBL.

To get started visit http://ow.ly/K8jb50B50oO

Explore our full list of challenges at http://ow.ly/FdP950BdQaH.

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Middle Years

Scientists in Situ Presented by Scientists in School

Middle Years

Ages 4-12

Programs for 6-12 years

From the comfort of your home, enjoy fun, handson and interactive virtual STEM workshops led by a Scientists in School presenter. Space is limited.

Registration required.* After registration, library staff will contact participants to arrange curbside pickup for program materials.

French Storytime and Conversation Circle Preschool-Grade 8

Join us for 30 minutes of storytime and conversation circle in French. Weekly registration through the online form is required to participate.

Visit http://ow.ly/PehD50AYwEh to sign up.

Registrants will be notified by email in the event of cancellations.

Bring French Storytime home with Cantook Station. Enjoy a growing collection of French language eBook and eAudiobooks for kids, including picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eBooks & eAudiobooks from the Digital Library menu and click on Cantook Station to get started.

Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 16)

6-6:30pm

French Homework Club

September 18, 25 October 18, 25

2-3pm 2-3pm

Write It Workshop Series presented in partnership with the Ripple Foundation Grades 4-8

Grades 1-8

Need some help with your French homework?

Students in grades one through eight are invited to join us for support. Space is limited. Weekly registration through the online form is required to participate. Visit http://ow.ly/PehD50AYwEh to sign up. Registrants will be notified by email in the event of cancellations.

For support with research assignments, try World Book L'Encyclopédie Découverte.

This easy-to-use research tool offers thousands of articles in French with links to the English versions included for comprehension. Visit http://ow.ly/K8jb50B50oO to sign in with your library card.

Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 16)

Can’t get enough STEM learning? Take a deeper dive with STEM Village, an online education learning program that aligns with the Ontario curriculum for Science, Technology and Math.

Explore real-world applications of STEM concepts with fun learning tools and games. Start learning today by visiting bramptonlibrary.ca, selecting eLearning under the Digital Library menu and clicking STEM Village.

5:30-6pm

Partner

Brampton Library is pleased to offer a new series of fun and interactive workshops designed to improve children’s and teens’ skills, help them to gain confidence, and find their writer’s voice. Registration required. Sign up online at ripplefoundation.ca/brampton.

Brainstorm Bonanza October 3 Mixed Bag Mayhem October 17 Plotline Play-by-play October 24

2-3pm 2-3pm 2-3pm

*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca

Mango Languages

Take your French skills further!

Build your vocabulary and improve your French communication skills with Mango Languages. Download the app for iOS and Android, or visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eLearning under the Digital Library menu and click on Mango Languages to learn more.

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Species At Risk in the Urban Jungle Families and Children

September 21-27 All ages

This year’s theme is biodiversity.

We will explore the ecosystems that exist in our neighbourhoods and learn about the animals in our own backyards.

Join us to celebrate Canadian science with a special STEM activity to be posted on our blog and social media pages.

Did you know that the Toronto Area is home to lots of amazing rare and Threatened animals?

Learn about some of the Species-At-Risk that share your city, your neighbourhood, or even your home! From Chimney Swifts to Red-sided Dace, the Toronto area contains far more amazing biodiversity than many realize, and there are concrete steps you can take to help protect them.

This program is recommended for families with children. To register, visit https://trca.ca/event/species-at-risk-in-theurban-jungle-4/?instance_id=5614.

Learn more about the animals that live in your neighbourhood with Kanopy. Stream movies and TV, including titles like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Birders: The Central Park Effect for free with your library card. Start watching today by visiting bramptonlibrary.ca, selecting eMusic, Movies & TV and clicking on Kanopy.

September 22

6:30-8pm

Backyard Birds Through the Seasons 19+ years

From the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom, every day of the year is a good one for observing birds in your garden! Learn all about how different types of spaces can attract and support a diversity of bird life. We will cover the common nesting, wintering, and migratory birds that live throughout the GTA, as well as how to attract them, feed them, and observe them throughout the seasons. To register, visit http://ow.ly/Ti3Z50BdSS9.

September 24

12-1pm Partner

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Teens

Story Lab Writing Workshop with Words, Rhymes & Life

Teens

13-19 years

Healthy Social Media Use Girls ages 13-19

Join us for a discussion about online safety in this prevention/interventionbased program for girls. We’ll explore the knowledge and skills needed when using social media platforms to recognize predators and recruitment, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy online relationships, and know where to find help and support when required. This program will be held across two sessions. Use the links below to join from your computer, tablet or smartphone; or dial in by phone.

Part A: October 20

6:30-7:30pm

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/817322125 By phone: 647.497.9391 Access Code: 817-322-125

6:30-7:30pm Part B: October 27 https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/781120565 By phone: 647.497.9373 Access Code: 781-120-565

Here’s your chance to get published!

In this workshop you will learn how to craft and revise your poetry and/or short fiction for publication. The program facilitators, Words, Rhymes & Life, will be publishing a collection of creative writing by young writers from Brampton.

Registration required.* Take your writing skills further with free online Gale Courses. Choose from over 365, 6-week long courses led by expert college instructors, including courses like Writing Essentials and Writing Fiction Like a Pro. Visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eLearning under the Digital Library menu and click Gale Courses to get started.

September 22

5:30-7pm

Stress and Positive Coping presented in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin 13-19 years

This online session about stress and anxiety explores how stress can affect our lives, how our bodies react, and strategies to help us cope. We will also discuss anxiety disorders and provide helpful resources. To join the conversation, visit http://ow.ly/Ax4j50AXSJs.

MakerSpace On Demand Need to 3D print or vinyl cut?

Connect with a librarian for a consultation.

We'll help you print your design remotely for pickup at Four Corners branch. To learn more, visit bramptonlibrary.ca and click MakerSpace Brampton under the Make menu.

October 8

4:30-5:30pm

*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca

Virtual Robot Programing Workshop presented by Nat’s Robotics Academy 9-13 years

Learn how to program a robot that responds to user input in a browser-based simulator, then play with your creation! This virtual program will take place via Webex. Register at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca to receive instructions on how to join. Space is limited.

September 26, October 24 & November 28 1-2:30pm

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General Interest

General Interest At Home Trivia

Lifelong Learning

13+ years

Adulting 101: How to Repair and Maintain your Computer or Phone 15-29 years

Learn how to increase the lifespan of your electronics to keep your laptop and phone going longer and stronger! Join us for an instructional, hands-on session to explore some basic troubleshooting tips and tricks from Repair Café fixers. Registration required.* September 28

6:30-7:30pm

Adulting 101: How to Research Just About Anything 15-29 years

Doing all of your school work from home means limited access to libraries for research. In this session, you'll learn the best research strategies from librarians who work in public, college and university libraries to help you succeed in any upcoming project, no matter where you’re studying. Registration required.* October 29

6:30-7:30pm

Calling all trivia lovers! Test your knowledge in our monthly themed trivia nights. This virtual program will take place via Webex. Register through Eventbrite* to receive instructions about how to virtually attend the program.

September 10, October 8

Empowering Against Exploitation Girls 16-24 years

Through shared discussion and learning, this psychoeducational group aims to build awareness around the sexual exploitation of girls and increase participants’ self esteem. Group members will discuss issues around commercial sexual exploitation as well as recruitment and tactic controls. This program will be held over two sessions. Use the links below to join from your computer, tablet or smartphone; or dial in by phone.

Part A: October 6 6:30-7:30pm https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/283159357 By phone: (647) 497-9391 Access Code: 283-159-357 Part B: October 13

*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca

7-8pm

6:30-7:30pm

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/424078165 By phone: (647) 497-9391 Access Code: 424-078-165

Time to learn something new?

Bring home Bollywood’s most famous and fun musical game featuring Hindi songs.

Learn how to play by visiting http://ow.ly/8Gj850B50qT

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Lynda.com offers a wide variety of free courses with your library card, including Become a Programmer: Foundations Visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eLearning and click Lynda.com to get started.

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General Interest

Raising Responsible Children

How to Shine on Social Media and LinkedIn

Parents

19+ years

Strategically putting together your social media profiles, building your presence and growing a solid, dependable network can lead to dream career opportunities. Award-winning career optimization consultant, educator, and author Taranum Khan, PhD will show you how to project your professionalism and authenticity online, just as you do in person. You will learn about personal branding, active engagement and how to put your best foot forward in the digital space, all key to getting ahead in the Canadian job market.

Registration required.* September 30

6-8pm

How to Spot Fake News 19+ years

With all of the information at our fingertips these days, it can be hard to distinguish between reliable news and misinformation. Have no fear, your neighbourhood librarians are here! Join Meagan and Rachel as they help you to navigate information overload and find credible information for yourself. Registration required.* October 15

7-8:30pm

Discover how your parenting style affects your relationship with your child. Learn basic guidelines for developing responsibility in children, discuss discipline, natural and logical consequences, and explore how including your children in problem solving can help them develop accountability and responsibility for their actions. This workshop will be held over two sessions. Join us via Zoom at http://ow.ly/FIny50BdUjt Part A: September 19 Part B: September 26

3-4pm 3-4pm

True Crime Podcast Club 19+ years

Calling all mystery buffs! Join our online conversation to share your thoughts on some of our librarians’ favourite true crime podcast series.

Registration required.* Explore even more true crime content for free with Kanopy. Stream documentaries related to Law and Criminal Justice or choose from over 30,000 popular movies, documentaries, indie flicks, world cinema, classic films, TV series, and more on your computer or mobile device. To start streaming visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eMusic, Movies & TV under the Digital Library menu and click on Kanopy.

Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo

*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca

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7:30-9pm

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General Interest

Love of Reading & Writing Book Clubs Connections: Art and Book Club 19+ years

Literature and visual art connect, intersect, and reflect in this distinctive book club. Enjoy a virtual tour of PAMA's Simon Hughes exhibit (https:// www.peelregion.ca/pama/simon-hughes/), exploring the artist's Canadian-themed narrative paintings, then join us to discuss Our Homesick Songs by Emma Hooper at our online meeting. A PAMA staff member will be on hand to talk about the exhibit. Registration required.* After registration, library staff will contact participants to schedule curbside pickup for the book and participants will receive a link to join the program via email.

September 24

7-8:30pm

LGBTQ2S+ Book Club 19+ years

All are welcome to join us for this virtual book club featuring titles with LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, 2 Spirit) themes or written by authors who identify as such.

In partnership with Moyo Health Clinic & Community Services, our monthly online meetings will feature Our Own Private Universe

by Robin Talley in September and We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib in October. Registration required.* After registration, library staff will contact participants to schedule curbside pickup for the book. Participants will receive a link to join the program via email.

Brampton Library strives to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion. In this book club, ideas can be communicated while following our collective responsibility to uphold safer spaces for community members. For more information about our Diversity and Inclusion Policy, please visit bramptonlibrary.ca.

September 29, October 28

7-8:30pm

Punjabi Writers Book Club 19+ years

Calling all Punjabi authors! Enjoy this opportunity to come together online, network and discuss your books. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla and will take place via Webex. To register, please contact Kulwinder Khehra at kulwinderkhehra@gmail.com or call 647.407.1955.

September 26, October 31

1:30-4:30pm

Up for Discussion Book Clubs 19+ years

Join our conversation about the book of the month and find common bonds through books.

You'll read and enjoy books that you might not otherwise have considered. October’s pick is Immigrant City by David Bezmozgis! Select one of two meeting dates to join the conversation at your convenience. Registration required.* After registration, library staff will contact participants to schedule curbside pickup for the book and participants will receive a link via email to join the meeting.

October 19 October 21

2-3:30pm 7-8:30pm

LOCAL AUTHORS Showcase 2021 Submission Deadline extended to November 30, 2020

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General Interest

Technology/MakerSpace

19+ years

Coffee 'n' Code 19+ years

This virtual computer programming meetup is a space to share ideas or problems and connect with programmers of all experience levels.

An expert will be on hand to guide you and collaboration between attendees is encouraged.

Go to https://coffeeandcode.space/ and click on the meeting date to connect.

September 12, 26 October 10, 24

11am-1pm 11am-1pm

Tech Talk 18+ years

Thought leaders share new ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology in this exciting lecture series. Get inspired and connect with innovative peers in your community. RSVP at makerspacebrampton.eventbrite.ca.

October 1

Intelligent Automation Codeathon presented by Testoper Testoper presents a weekly deep dive coding program designed to advance your skills in Data Science, AI/ML, and TestOps automation technologies. Space for this online session is limited. To register, visit testopercodeathon.eventbrite.com Saturdays

10:30am-12pm

Testing Automation Codeathon presented by Testoper 19+ years

Are you an aspiring innovator in Testing, Test Automation and TestOps? This weekly deep dive into coding is for you! Space is limited. To register, visit https://testopercodeathon-ta.eventbrite.com/ Wednesdays

7-8:30pm Partner

7-9pm

Virtual Maker Meetup 14+ years

Join members of the maker community for a casual, online meetup. We’ll share ideas, inspire and encourage each other, and share our projects. Collaboration among attendees is encouraged in this space where we can work together and learn from each other. No experience is required—we are all makers! To register, visit makerspacebrampton.eventbrite.ca.

September 29, October 27

7-8:30pm

Brampton Library

CANHack

Congratulations to the winner

Best Hack + EDGE Innovation Award

Explore all of the fantastic project submissions at http://ow.ly/RRZ850B50u3

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cloudLibrary eBook & eAudiobook titles for all ages and interests, available 24/7 Borrow, download and enjoy digital titles from your favourite device with the cloudLibrary app. Start browsing today— visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eBooks & Audiobooks from the Digital Library Menu and click on cloudLibrary.

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Read digital versions of today's eNewspapers and magazines from around the world in over 60 languages with PressReader.

September 25 – October 25 Celebrate cultural diversity in our community through online events with local artists, authors, musicians and more.

Enjoy PressReader for free with your library card by visiting bramptonlibrary.ca, selecting eNewspapers & Magazines from the Digital Library menu and clicking on PressReader.

Explore online sessions at http://ow.ly/bwWY50B50ss.

LearningExpress Library Canada Have something broken that you want to fix?

Join an online Fix-It Clinic to connect with the world’s greatest troubleshooting talent! A global community of fixers will help you work through solutions to repair your item.

• improve basic skills in reading, writing and math • prepare for tests like the Canadian Citizenship and TOEIC/IELTS • explore career resources Visit https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/ index.php/all-resourse#JKL and select LearningExpress Library Canada to get started.

Are you a fixer?

Sign up to help with repairs and network with the fixer community.

Learn more at https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/

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Newcomers

Newcomers Applying for Canadian Citizenship 19+ years

Applying for Canadian Citizenship? Come and learn about what it means to be Canadian, the Citizenship application process and eligibility criteria. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). To register, call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 or email nic@tcet.com October 20

English Conversation Circle

Presented by Library Settlement Partnerships

Practice and improve your English speaking skills through weekly virtual meetings.

Email services@bmccentre.org or call Kaukab (416.700.9299) or Sameeta (647.302.0989) to join.

10am-12pm

Job Search Strategies 19+ years

Maximize your job search potential and uncover the hidden job market. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required. To register call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 or email nic@tcet.com.

September 16

11am-1pm

Newcomer Success Stories Presented in partnership with RBC 19+ years

Different job qualifications can make it hard for newcomers to establish their careers in Canada.

In this session, we will highlight resources available to newcomers growing their careers and guest speakers will share their stories, successes and advice. Registration required.*

October 22

7-9pm

Partners

Senior’s Café: Call-In Chats

Socialize with others from the comfort of your own home through this free telephone program.

• general conversation • themed topics • games and activities This program has been developed in accordance with Seniors' Centre Without Walls (SCWW) principles.

Please note that all calls are moderated by a City of Brampton staff member.

Visit http://ow.ly/eXiN50B50uD for more information.

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