Inspiring Connections | Brampton Library Program Guide January - March 2021

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MARCH BREAK STAYCATION

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Middle Years Mad Science: Crazy Concoctions Sky High Helicopters @ Home Virtual Book Bingo Teens Escape Game at the Park Virtual Escape Box All Ages Family Trivia At Home Mission: March Break Story Walk at Chinguacousy & Loafer’s Lake Parks See Calendar of Events at bramptonlibrary.ca for full program details.

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What’s inside... From the Interim CEO Early Years 4 Middle Years 5 Teens 6 General Interest

Lifelong Learning 7

Love of Reading & Writing 7

Technology/MakerSpace 8 Newcomers 9

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.

Hours of Operation All branch libraries remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 province-wide shutdown. This information will be updated when the restrictions have lifted.

Curbside Pickup Chinguacousy • Four Corners • Springdale Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 – 7:30 pm Cyril Clark • Gore Meadows • Mount Pleasant Village • South Fletcher's Mondays and Fridays 2:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesdays 2:00 – 5:00 pm South West Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

2:00 – 5:00 pm

We’ve come through a very challenging time and while it’s not over yet, you can rely on us to support your academic and career goals. Have you tried our new app, available on iOS and Google Play? It’s an exciting new way to access our services, including your account and what is available to borrow from our collections. It also has a great ‘Scan ISBN’ feature.

Need more details? Reach out through our Ask A Question form, located at the bottom of our homepage at bramptonlibrary.ca. We are also active on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – be sure to follow us for all of our latest updates and to comment on our posts.

We have great news to share! The Brampton Public Library Board has announced that overdue fines on library materials will not be charged for all of 2021. When you are finished with your borrowed items please return them through any of our 24-hour external branch dropboxes for others to enjoy. Remember that we quarantine all returned items for 72 hours; your account will be updated as soon as possible.

Happy New Year, Brampton! Stay safe and stay involved with your Library. We are here to support you.

Sincerely,

Holiday Closures Curbside Pickup

Friday, January 1, 2021 Monday, February 15, 2021

Welcome to the January – March, 2021 issue of inspiring connections, your comprehensive guide to Brampton Library services and virtual programming. In the following pages you are sure to find digital collections and programs that appeal to a wide range of interests, arranged by age group.

New Year's Day Family Day

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Early Years

Early Years Programs for Birth-6 years

Virtual Storytime Birth-6 years

Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories every Tuesday morning. We gratefully acknowledge that 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.

Your child will love this journey!

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

Tuesdays 10:30-10:45am

Borrow a

GoPro! Free with your library card. Visit our Library of Things page for details.

Discover this comprehensive collection of online math picture books, with animation and narration.

Click here to begin.

Click here to enjoy over 7000 eMagazines and eNewspapers from around the world.

Coming Family Day 2021

POSTCARD PALS! Watch for details on our website.

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Middle Years

March Break

Middle Years

Family Trivia At Home

Programs for 6-12 years

All Ages

French Homework Club

Presented by Canadian Parents for French 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.

Special Family Edition Trivia! We'll have trivia for kids, teens and adults - so get together with your family to put your knowledge to the test. This virtual program will take place via Webex. RSVP on Eventbrite.* Those who RSVP to attend will be emailed instructions on how to join by Webex.

March 18

2-3pm

Mad Science: Crazy Concoctions 5-12 years

French Storytime and Conversation Circle

In this virtual presentation of Crazy Concoctions, you will witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore a range of spectacular reactions.

Registration required.*

Preschool-Grade 8

March 17

Wednesdays (not available Jan. 6, Mar. 17) 5:30-6pm

Presented by Canadian Parents for French

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.

Wednesdays (not available Jan. 6, Mar. 17) 6-6:30pm

Peel STEM & Buds 9-13 years

Join university and high school student mentors from Peel STEM & buds, a for-youth, by-youth non-profit organization, for this incredible opportunity designed for students in grades 4-8!

Over the course of 12 online sessions taking place every other week, participants will be empowered to bridge STEM and storytelling through peer mentorship and project creation.

Space is limited. Registration required.* Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 6, 20

2-3:30pm

Virtual Robot Programing Workshop

Marvellous Monarchs!

6-12 years

Did you know, monarch butterflies migrate 4000km every autumn to reach their winter homes? How do they find their way? Join us for an exciting, hands-on session to learn about this incredible insect! Enjoy fun, monarch-themed activities and find out what you can do to help this species at risk. To register, visit http://ow.ly/XpJ050CIZnD. March 16

11am-12pm

Sky High Helicopters @ Home 6-12 years

Learn about air resistance and drag as you design and build a flying helicopter from the comfort of your home. Registration required before March 5, 2021.* March 19

10-11am & 2-3pm

Virtual Book Bingo 5-12 years

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! Registration required.* Space is limited.

February 13

2-2:45pm

1-2:30pm

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Play this popular program from home with Brampton Library staff for changes to win a FREE book! Winners may choose their book and pick it up from the branch library of their choice in the following week. Registration required.* March 15

2-3pm

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Teens

Teens Brainyhacks Online Hackathon Teens

Brampton Library presents Brainyhacks, a beginner-friendly online hackathon celebrating lifelong learning. Use your creativity and improve your skills while creating a brain-boosting or knowledge-building hack with your team.

Registration required.* Check-in opens Opening Ceremony Hackathon Closing Ceremony

February 25 February 25 February 26 February 27

4pm 5pm All Day 6pm

CanHack Meetup Teens

(not available Feb.15, Mar. 15, 22, 29)

4-6pm

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 Chinguacousy, Four Corners and Springdale branches. To learn more, visit bramptonlibrary.ca and click MakerSpace Brampton under the Make menu.

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13+ years

We’re bringing the fun of escape rooms to the park! You have been trapped in the past and are bouncing through time periods, trying to return to 2021. Solve each puzzle to reveal an invention from that era that will help build a time machine to guide you back home.

March 13 - April 5, 2021

CanHack is a fun, capture-the-flag style online game designed to help high school students gain fundamental experience in computer forensics, cryptography, web security and more. Reverse engineer, break, hack and decrypt to solve challenges and advance in the game. Join our weekly meetups to ask questions, practice your skills and prepare for the competition. Sign up here: https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/index. php/join-in/dmz-canhack-2021 Mondays

Escape Game at the Park

Jan – Mar 2021

Teramoto Park, 9000-, 9056 Chinguacousy Rd., Brampton

Story Walk Returns Read together outdoors while enjoying a walk. Check our Calendar of Events at bramptonlibrary.ca for details.

March 13 - April 5, 2021 Chinguacousy Park & Loafer's Lake Park

Show the world your smile!

Do you wear a mask all day at work?

Order your free smile button today through our MakerSpace on Demand service. Click here to learn more.

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General Interest

Lifelong Learning

Love of Reading & Writing

At Home Trivia

Book Clubs

13+ years

Calling all trivia lovers! Test your knowledge in our monthly themed trivia nights. This virtual program will take place via Webex. Registration required.* January 14, February 11, March 11

7-8pm

Job Skills Series 19+ years

Job Skills presents the following four-part virtual series for participants to learn key strategies and land their dream job, even in today's market. Registration required.* Part 1: You are a S.T.A.R.!

Curious about what you should include in your resume? This webinar will provide you with advice on how you can you share your skills, expertise, and accomplishments with prospective employers to present your credentials effectively and professionally February 3

2-3pm

Part 2: Design a Resume That Gets Noticed

This workshop will teach you the necessary skills to prepare or revise an effective resume with confidence. If you want to learn how to develop a resume that best reflects your accomplishments, skills, and experiences in relation to the job you are applying for, this workshop is for you.

February 10

2-3pm

Part 3: Ace Your Job Interview

Learn how to interview like a pro. In this workshop, you will learn about the steps you can take to prepare for your next interview and leave a positive impression with your potential employer.

February 24

2-3pm

Part 4: How to Make an Impact in the Virtual World: Video Interviewing

Join us for this virtual/video interviewing workshop to learn how to prepare for and ace interviews! A facilitator will offer tips and best practices including realtime interviews (e.g.

Skype) and interviews where candidates record their answers to computer-generated questions.

There will also be an opportunity for presenters to answer your questions about what sets successful candidates apart in the process.

March 3

2-3pm

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Connections: Art and Book Club 19+ years

Literature and visual art connect in this distinctive book club. Enjoy a virtual presentation of PAMA’s Power Play: Hockey in Contemporary Canadian Art exhibit, followed by a discussion of the book One Game at a Time: My Journey from Small-Town Alberta to Hockey's Biggest Stage by Harnarayan Singh. A PAMA staff member will join the meeting to talk about the exhibit. Registration required.* Library staff will contact registered participants to schedule pickup of the book.

March 18

7:30-9pm

Pride Book Club

Presented in partnership with Moyo Health Clinic & Community Service 19+ years

All are welcome to join us for this virtual book club featuring titles written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Sprit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) authors.

Registration required.* After registration, Brampton Library staff will contact participants to schedule 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. Please check our website for our Diversity and Inclusion Policy for more information.

Polar Vortex

by Shani Mootoo January 26

7:30-9pm

Any Other Way: How Toronto Got Queer

edited by Stephanie Chambers et al.

February 23

7:30-9pm

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

by Ocean Vuong March 23

7:30-9pm

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General Interest

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TRANSGENDER VISIBILITY MARCH 31, 2021 Join us for a special program in partnership with Moyo Health and Community Services.

Technology/MakerSpace Brampton Tech Talks 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.

Registration required.* February 18

Up for Discussion Book Club

7-9pm

19+ years

Virtual Coffee 'n' Code

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. Select one of two meeting dates for each session to join the conversation at your convenience. Registration required.*

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.

After registration, library staff will contact participants to schedule pickup for the book and participants will receive a link via email to join the meeting.

January Sessions:

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman January 4 2-3:30pm January 7 7:30-9pm February Sessions:

Moon of the Crusted Snow

by Waubgeshig Rice February 1 February 4

2-3:30pm 7:30-9pm

March Sessions:

Big Lies in a Small Town

by Diane Chamberlain March 1 March 4

2-3:30pm 7:30-9pm

19+ years

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

January 16, 30 February 13, 27 March 13, 27

11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm

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!

Registration required.* February 23, March 30

7-8:30pm

Virtual Repair Café All Ages

LOCAL AUTHORS Showcase 2021 Click here to watch the reveal on Facebook.

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Have a household item that's broken? Don't toss it! In partnership with Fixit Clinic and Repair Café Toronto, join our local fixers and coaches from around the globe online for guidance on how to repair your broken items at home. To register, visit http://ow.ly/awcA50CJ0lj January 23

1-2pm

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Newcomers

Newcomers

English Conversation Circle

Foreign Credential Recognition Loans Program

Presented by Library Settlement Partnerships

19+ years

Learn about financial loans for internationally trained individuals looking to return to their chosen profession. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with Achēv and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required. Please call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 to register.

March 17

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.

11am-1pm

Newcomer Success Stories 19+ years

Join us for a night dedicated to professionals who are new to Canada. Learn from established business leaders who were once newcomers looking to build a successful career. Connect with your peers, get inspired and build the network and skills you need to pursue opportunities for growth.

This program is presented in partnership with The City of Brampton. Registration required.* February 25

7-9pm

The Importance of Networking for Job Searching 19+ years

Maximize your job search potential and uncover the hidden job market. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with Achēv and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required. Please call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 to register.

March 29

1-2:30pm

Wills and Power of Attorney 19+ years

Learn about estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and basic documentation requirements.

This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with Achēv and the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC). Registration is required.

Please call 905.595.0722 ext 4000 to register.

January 20

1-3pm

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.

Partners

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Adulting 101 15-29 years

cloudLibrary New and bestselling eBook & eAudiobook titles for all ages and interests, free with your library card.

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.

Join us once a month for a range of workshops that can make adulting less confusing.

For details, visit bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca

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 items.

• improve basic skills in reading, writing and math • prepare for tests like the Canadian Citizenship and TOEIC/IELTS • explore career resources Visit http://ow.ly/nE5W50C19pd 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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Book Bundles & Grab 'n' Go Explore a surprise bag of books on selected themes!

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Our branches Chinguacousy (Civic Centre) 150 Central Park Drive Brampton, ON L6T 1B4

Mount Pleasant Village 100 Commuter Drive Brampton, ON L7A 0G2

Cyril Clark 20 Loafer’s Lake Lane Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9

South Fletcher’s 500 Ray Lawson Blvd Brampton, ON L6Y 5B3

Four Corners 65 Queen Street East Brampton, ON L6W 3L6

South West 8405 Financial Drive Brampton, ON L6Y 1M1

Gore Meadows 10150 The Gore Road Brampton, ON L6P 0A6

Springdale 10705 Bramalea Road Brampton, ON L6R 0C1

Check our website for more information and operating hours for each branch.

905.793.4636 bramptonlibrary.ca