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GAME FACTORY

Explore the gaming universe while you design and code your own game and turn your world into a controller. For ages 8 – 13.

Jul 11–15: BCRL $100

ROBOTICS ROOM

Explore the world of robotics by designing, building and programming your own robot. Then test your robot with obstacle courses, races and more! For ages 8 – 13.

Jul 18–22: BCRL $100

MOVIE MAKER

Unleash your inner movie maker. Direct and star in one-of-a-kind movies while learning about animation. Make your own Lego® Movie and get adventurous with a GoPro! For ages 7 – 12.

Jul 25–29: CCRL $100

Aug 8–12: PBRL $100

MAKER LAB

Think, make, create! Explore the wide world of making as you print in 3D and design your very own stickers. Create something new every day! For ages 7 – 12.

Aug 2–5: CCRL $80

Aug 15–19: PBRL $100

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

REGISTRATION: In person at either the Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Civic Centre Resource Library or Pierre Berton Resource Library.

By phone at 905.653.READ (7323) ext. 4139(BCRL), 4306(PBRL), 4636(CCRL) or fax 905.856.5902.

PAYMENT: Due at time of registration. Visa & MasterCard payments will be accepted over the phone.

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Welcome GoPros Coming Soon!

Greetings from

Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library.

Our City of Vaughan is celebrating its 25th anniversary and Canada's Library of Parliament is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. It’s an exciting time at Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) as well. May 14th marked the opening of the Civic Centre Resource Library, VPL's ninth library. To build a library is to create a life with a passion, positive consciousness and spike our imagination.

It encompasses a nonstop tsunami of innovative, controversial, thought provoking fiction and non-fiction delicacies for our brain to feed and explore and experience into transformative ideas, dreams and struggles of famous and not so famous lives. This spectacular, state-of-the-art library is already a landmark situated at the corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Keele Street. Designed with the needs of the community in mind, the LEED silver certified 36,000 sq. ft. resource library is futuristic yet welcoming. Drop by and explore all its fantastic features and services. Save the date and be sure to join us for our grand opening celebration on September 10! Explore the treasures in our new library and support VPL’s mission of offering a welcoming destination that educates, excites and empowers the Vaughan community.

Growth at VPL continues with the planning of the new Vellore Village Library, well underway. Approximately 8,000 sq. ft., this library will be attached to the existing community centre. Architect renderings of the project, as well as the floor plan are available on VPL’s Building Projects Blog. Construction is set to begin soon, and this library, VPL’s tenth branch, will open in 2017.

More great news to report – another new library will be built at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, as part of the nine-storey building that also includes a YMCA, childcare centre, gymnasium, and performing art space. As always, keep up-to-date on all the building news on VPL’s Building Projects Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/building.

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Ready to see your world in a whole new way? VPL will soon be offering GoPros for check out! This light-weight, water-proof action camera can turn anyone into an extreme photographer. So, go ahead, take VPL's GoPros to the park, swimming pool and on your next weekend getaway and see all the amazing ways you can capture your world.

Online Payment

We now offer you the ability to pay your library fines and fees online using a secure e-commerce tool. Log in to https://smartpay.vaughanpl.info with your library card number and PIN, and pay your fines and fees using VISA and MasterCard. VPL does not keep your credit card number and all transactions are completed through a secure, encrypted channel. The online payment is accessible from VPL’s website and online library catalogue.

There’s always so much happening on VPL! We invite all kids to GO WILD and join the Summer Reading Club, and for you adults, please check out the Escape The Ordinary Adult Summer Reading Club. Teens, log in to the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. This What’s On is full of terrific summer programming that will Enrich, Inspire and Transform your life.

June July August 2016

What’s New M a k e It L e a r n It

Create It Three unique new spaces coming soon to VPL!

C RE AT E It

– opening June 2016

The digital media lab at our newly opened Civic Centre Resource Library offers a shared creative space for everyone in the community. Creative entrepreneurs, artists and musicians will love it! The facility and equipment provide a comfortable and specialized space for Vaughan residents to develop their talents, pursue career goals and learn new skills. The lab features three distinct creation spaces with semi-professional equipment: a design space that offers 3D printers and a workstation equipped with creative software; a green room with photography and videography equipment; and a music/control room containing music production equipment, software, and musical instruments. See page 14 for program infomation.

M A K E It

– opening summer 2016

The maker lab at Pierre Berton Resource Library is a place where like-minded people can gather to create, invent and collaborate. The maker lab is a community space with access to equipment and tools that support artistic expression and technical experimentation in a friendly, co-learning environment. The lab is for everyone – tinkerers, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, students and inventors.

It includes a variety of tools such as a 3D printer, graphic design tools, a green screen, and maker technologies such as robotics, circuitry, videography, photography and coding.

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L e a rn It

– opening 2017

The digital literacy lab for young children at Bathurst Clark Resource Library will include a variety of devices and platforms for our youngest customers and their caregivers.

These tools will ensure children are exposed to different aspects and uses of digital technology in a fun and age appropriate space.

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Children enjoy an independent half-hour of stories, songs and activities while learning some of the social skills they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers must remain in the library. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. For ages 3-5.

AN Wednesdays 11:30 am No program Aug 24, 31 MA Thursdays Jul 7–Aug 18 11:30 am Registration begins Jun 20

Preschool programs Baby Signs

In this four-session parent-and-child workshop, get an introduction to the fundamentals of baby sign language and learn common baby signs. For ages 6–18 months with caregiver. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Born to Read

Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0–18 months with a parent or caregiver. No program Aug 1, 22–31.

BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am Thursdays 2 pm CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 10:30 am

LEGO DUPLO® Read! Build! Play!

Join us to read, build and play with Duplo® to help your child develop their early literacy skills. For ages 2–5.

PBRL Thursdays 10:30 am No program Aug 25

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iStorytime

A hands-on storytime that blends new technologies with songs, rhymes and other activities. Each child and caregiver will be provided with an iPad during the program. Three four-week sessions.

Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

BCRL Wednesdays Jun 8–29 10:30 am Jul 6–27 10:30 am Aug 3–24 10:30 am

Musical Babies

An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more! Offered in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centre. Space is limited. For ages 0–12 months. No program Aug 1, 22–31.

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Family ¯ Storytime

Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

No program Jul 1, 31, Aug 1, 22–31

Ready to Read

Join us for a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and activities. Come share great ideas for developing early literacy skills and a love of reading. For ages 3–5 with a parent or caregiver.

MA Thursdays 10:30 am No program Aug 25

Toddling to Read

This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months–3 years with a parent or caregiver. No program Aug 1, 22–31.

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Children’s programs Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty

P.A. Days @ Your Library

We’ve got technological whozits and whatzits galore to learn and play with.

Thingamabobs? We’ve got plenty. Come and discover something amazing at the library!

CCRL Aug 10 4 pm

School’s out for the day! Drop by the library and pass the time with some fun activities. Ask at the Service Desk for details.

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Minecrafters' Club

Kids can build their reading confidence with volunteers at the library. Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/ programs/view/461.

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Create a whole new world with friends!

Come play Minecraft for free at the library.

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Reading Buddies Applications

H Kids’ Book Clu b H Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For ages 8-12.

CCRL Jun 7 The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones

by Rick Riordan Jul 5 Melonhead by Katy Kelly Aug 2 Holes by Louis Sachar MA Jun 16 Holes by Louis Sachar

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The Legend of Marshmallow Island Join us at the library for this special drumming show from Mystic Drumz. For ages 2 to 12.

Tickets are $5, on sale starting July 4. Space is limited.

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Jul 21 6:30 pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

by Jeff Kinney Aug 18 6:30 pm The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling Jun 30 6:30 pm Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Jul 28 6:30 pm Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide

by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black Aug 25 6:30 pm The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones

by Rick Riordan Jun 6 6:30 pm Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

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VPL's TD Summer Reading Club

Wild, Wild West

Go Wild at the library as we venture into the Wild, Wild West. Join us for fun activities including Gold Rush rock investigations, expert knot-tying, and a life-size game!

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Wildest Dreams

Jul 20 Aug 10 Jul 14 Aug 18

Go Wild at the Library and bring your imagination as we explore the world of fantasy and make believe. Build something imaginative with LEGO®, share your summer dream and learn a magic trick.

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Born to be Wild

Go Wild at the library as we investigate all things new, growing and go a little wild ourselves. Join us for fun including a what came first game, juggling scarves, and making music.

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Go Wild Where the Wild Things Are! Visit fantastical lands from your favourite books, and explore the lands where monsters roam!

Wild & Weird

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Go Wild at the library as we discover all things weird and gross. Complete a challenge and add your name to our VPL Book of Records, match weird facts and play our game of I Spy! AN BCRL CCRL KL

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Wild Life

Go Wild at the library as we explore the Wild Life all around us. Enjoy an animal memory challenge, animal tracks matching game and much more!

Wild about Science

Go Wild exploring science, technology and math! Explore measurement, try out cool technology and more!

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Go Wild and explore all things water-related.

Find out if things will float or sink, use a treasure map and work with your family to complete a LEGO® building challenge.

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Family programs Family Movie

Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time together. It’s fun for kids and parents! Watch our family-oriented feature films on the big screen.

AN Fridays 4 pm No program Jul 1, Aug 5 BCRL Wednesdays 7 pm DC Saturdays 2 pm No program Jun 11 MA Mondays 6:30 pm No program Jun 13, 20, 27 PBRL Jun 12, Jul 10 Aug 14 2:30 pm WO Saturdays 2 pm

Kids' Gadget Week

Hands-on, guided demonstrations of some of the library's smaller digital and technology devices.

BCRL Jun 25 - 30 2 pm

LEGO® Mania

If you like playing with LEGO®, come to our special event where you can discover stories and design and build LEGO® structures. For ages 6-12.

AN Jun 3, 30, Jul 7 2 pm PBRL Aug 17 2 pm

PlayStation®

It’s gotta be PlayStation® 4. Play interactive and fun games and challenge your skills in sports and races. All ages are welcome! Contact the Service Desk for more information.

PBRL

Puppet Show Fun

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Everyone likes puppets! Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before.

BCRL Jun 25 11 am MA Jul 25, Aug 15 2 pm

Wii Wanna Play Wii U!

It’s gotta be Wii! Play interactive and fun Wii U games at the library and challenge your skills in sports, music and races. All ages are welcome!

Contact the Service Desk for more information.

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Passionate about social issues: the environment, bullying, or refugees but you need a place to start? Join us for the Sprout Ideas Camp for social entrepreneurs at VPL this summer and get support from mentors and peers with similar goals.

Just like in The Dragon’s Den, your group will pitch your ideas to a panel of community and industry leaders in hopes of winning the challenge, a $100 gift certificate, and for the title of the best social innovation in Vaughan!

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July 4 – July 8 July 11 – July 15 July 18 – July 22

10am − 4pm $140 For ages 13 − 16 years old

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Teen programs

Pannist Joy Lapps Lewis at Dufferin Clark Library.

Teen programs 3D Printing Certification

This mandatory certification program will allow you to use our 3D printer.

Learn the basics of how to use the equipment and be safe.

PBRL Thursdays 2 pm

Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Read-In

Love Harry Potter? Celebrate at this after hours event and read the eighth in this beloved series with copies of the new book, snacks, and Harry Potter inspired activities. Costumes welcome!

Ages 13 and up. Register at the Service Desk.

PBRL July 31 7 pm

Maker Palooza

Ever wanted to create by collaborating or using maker tools and equipment?

Our new MAKE It is a place to do just that. Come try out some of our new tech!

PBRL Tuesdays 2 pm No program Aug 30

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Help children become better readers!

Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/volunteers.

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Red Cross Babysitting Training This all-day training will prepare you for your first babysitting job, teaching child care skills, safety and emergency tips. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. Admission is $55.

DC Jun 11 10 am MA Jul 22, Aug 22 10 am

Teen Book Club

Come by and pick up a copy of one of our hot, new reads and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book.

CCRL Jun 28 7 pm An Abundance of Katherines

by John Green Jul 26 7 pm Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld Aug 23 7 pm Sorrow's Knot by Erin Bow PL Jun 27 7 pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling Jul 25 7 pm How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff Aug 29 7 pm Hold Fast by Kevin Major

Teen Book Reviews

Want volunteer hours? Enjoy sharing your opinion? Earn hours blogging, vlogging or podcasting about a book you’ve read on VPL’s Teen Vortex.

Apply at the Service Desk or download the application form.

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Teen Library Volunteers

Do you need to earn community service hours? Join VPL’s Teen Library Volunteers. Assist librarians with a variety of tasks at the library and in the community. Ask at the Service Desk for more details or download the application form at www.vaughanpl. info/volunteers.

AN Jun 7, 21 3:30 pm BCRL Thursdays 7 pm No program Aug 25 CCRL Mondays 4 pm No program Aug 1, 22, 29 DC Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 15 7 pm MA Jul 7, 21, Aug 4, 18 3 pm PBRL Thursdays 3:30 pm No program Aug 25 PL Wednesdays 3:30 pm WO Mondays Jun 6 - 27 4 pm

June July August 2016

TEEN SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE

YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT

We are challenging YOU, the teens of Vaughan, to read a total of 500,000 pages (collectively). Make an account . Log the number of pages you read and you’ll get a ballot for every week you sign in!

Want to win a GoPro Hero 4 camera?

For every week you sign into your Teen Summer Reading Challenge (TSRC) account you will get one ballot towards a weekly prize. You will also be entered for our grand prize draw at the end of the summer! The winner walks away with their very own GoPro Hero 4 camera.

How do I participate?

Visit www.vaughanpl.info/tsrc to access the TSRC site. Create an account and log in every week to tell us how many pages you read.

Program runs from July 1st – August 31st.

For teens aged 13 –18. 12 year olds can choose between VPL's Summer Reading Club and TSRC.

Want more chances to win?

Visit your local library each week and participate in the weekly mission. Missions will be fun and interactive.

You can participate on your own or with friends. You will earn a ballot for every mission you complete.

PARTY! Save the date: Saturday September 3, 2016 7pm – midnight. The new Civic Centre Resource Library will be hosting a themed after hours party. What’s the theme? You choose! It could be Movie Night, Murder Mystery, Escape Room or Humans vs Zombies. Vote on the TSRC website by July 31st for your favourite!

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Library Apps for Your Mobile Devices

Bring your device to the Service Desk.

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Local Author Feature

Join us for a very special evening with The Wallace House Writers' Guild as they share stories from their first book Through the Brown Door.

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Adult programs Book the Create It Space

We have the space, equipment and software. You have the talent. Turn your greatest idea into your greatest work by using our creation space to make music, movies and more! Please contact the Service Desk to make a reservation.

CCRL

Business One-on-One

This one-on-one, 60 minute research consultation will provide an introduction to company and industry resources available at VPL and online. Learn how to find companies in your industry!

Register online at www.vaughanpl.info/ business.

Computer Tutor

Want to learn something new with computers? Our volunteers will help you learn the basics or explore various technological topics. Visit the Service Desk for more details or apply online.

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Computer Tutor Volunteers

Share your computer skills with people who need help, either basic skills or advanced. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

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Explore the Create It Space

The new digital creation space and recording studio is where technology and inspiration collide. To book a one-on-one tour and introduction please contact the Service Desk to make an appointment.

CCRL Mondays

Let’s Go to the Movies

More than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film – for free! See you at the show.

BCRL Mondays 1:30 pm

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Movie On Demand

Bring your friends (min. group of 6) for a private movie screening of a film of your choice. Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

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Russian Literary Discussion Group

Read any great books lately? Tell us about any Russian language books you’ve read, and hear from our staff about what is new in the Russian collection.

PL Jun 20, Jul 18, 7 pm Aug 15

Senior Social

Older adults are invited to this free program featuring book chats, activities, guest speakers and special information workshops.

WO Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 2 pm

Tech Social

Curious about today's digital world?

Brush up on your computer skills by exploring new tech topics each class with hands-on guided practice.

WO Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4 2 pm

June July August 2016

Escape the Ordinary

Adult Summer Reading Club JUNE 20 – AUGUST 26

Summer is here!

Escape to your dream getaway destination – be it the blue water or the green space! Remember to bring what you are reading and share your favourites with us!

This summer, VPL offers you 10 terrific recommended reading lists – 150 reading recommendations in all – there must be one story that you can relate to!

Pick up your copy today and join our online discussion on VPL’s For Your Leisure Blog!

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Weekly Recommended Reading Lists Summer Reads ∙ Moving Memoirs ∙ Awesome Award Winners ∙ Books to Movies/Shows ∙ Brilliant Debut Authors Staff Picks ∙ Terrific Translations ∙ Wanderlust ∙ Great GTA Authors ∙ Famous Fictional Detectives www.vaughanpl.info Vaughan Public Libraries 905.653.READ (7323)

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Adult Book Clubs Book Club

Join the discussion group for adults who like to share their thoughts on books they have read. The library will provide a copy of the books.

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Jun 29 7 pm Ru by Kim Thuy Jul 27 7 pm Tell by Frances Itani Aug 31 7 pm The Thing About December by Donal Ryan Jun 28 7 pm The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot Jul 26 7 pm The Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende Aug 30 7 pm The Kitchens of the Great Midwest

by J. Ryan Stradal Jun 14 7 pm Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Jul 12 7 pm Etta and Otto and Russell and James

by Emma Hooper Aug 9 7 pm Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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Chinese Book Club

Join us to share your thoughts on books and existential issues in Chinese. The book club is jointly presented

by VPL and the York Region Senior Wellness Centre.

BCRL Jun 9 11:30 am

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Beyond the Sling

Forever Evil

Review by Victoria Murgante, Information Assistant

Review by Alison Neal, Youth Services Librarian

by Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.

by Geoff Johns

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Mayim’s window into “green parenting” was uplifting and sagacious, especially in a child-rearing environment of almost comically contradictory opinions. It was reassuring to read of a gentler, alternative parenting style, where love and instinct conquer popular advice. Supported by neuroscience and real-word experience, it’s an empowering book for free-thinking parents.

The Justice League is gone, and all that remains is The Crime Syndicate, a villainous JL from another dimension. In order to protect their own world, some of the biggest villains in DC comics team up to take on this new threat.

Secret Coders

by Gene Luen Yang & Mike Holmes

Uncontrollable

Review by Urszula Jambor, Youth Services Librarian

J Secre

by Mark Towhey

First in a series, Secret Coders introduces us to Hopper and Eni, two kids determined to uncover the secrets of their strange school. This graphic novel packs an irreverent tween punch, all while exploring binary numbers and computer coding as keys to the adventure.

Review by David Broughall, Adult Services Librarian

971.354105092 Ford-T

Mark Towhey was Rob Ford’s closest advisor. He responded to media questions regarding Ford’s addictions, anger problems, and the infamous crack video. Here's his account of working with and managing Ford.

Demon Road

by Derek Landy

Delicious!: A Novel

Review by Sarah Cocuzzi, Digital Creation Specialist

Billie Breslin arrives in NYC to take a job at the magazine Delicious. When the magazine folds she stays on to help with various tasks and also discovers a historical mystery involving archived World War II era letters to legendary chef James Beard. Part love story, mystery and a snapshot of the trendy New York food scene.

Everything I Never Told You

CHILDREN

by Celeste Ng

Review by Rachel Palmieri, Youth Services Librarian

FIC Ng

When Celeste Ng’s debut novel begins, we are informed of a tragedy that will befall the Lee family. Ng writes with empathy about the dynamics of family relationships, including those things that are hard to acknowledge in ourselves: hurt, jealousy, and our ability to be the hardest on those who need us the most. But there is also love – and eventually – peace.

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Ish

by Peter H. Reynolds

Review by Denise De Marco, Information Assistant

JP Reyno

I love a book that combines children and art; especially one that is inspiring and encouraging. Ish sends a lovely message to readers and artists that whatever your creative outlet may be, keep at it even if it’s not perfect. It’s definitely inspired me.

– eBook

Demon Road is a no holds barred thrill ride of supernatural extravagance that is deserving of its very own 80’s classic rock anthem. Think GNR’s Welcome to the Jungle. Derek Landy is the author responsible for unleashing the first installment in what will be a vividly epic YA Trilogy of Win. Meet Teen Girl Amber. Amber thinks life is just the typical every-day teen stuff. Amber is DEAD wrong.

FIC Reich

– eAudiobook

Review by Zena Tenenbaum, Adult Services Librarian

– Audio CD

YA FIC LANDY

by Ruth Reichl

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Do anything & everything!

View endless possibilities in the 2016 Spring & Summer Recreation Vaughan Guide vaughan.ca/eGuide

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At the Library!

Check out VPL’s 2016 TD Summer Reading Club.

New this year are themed Go Wild Days that the whole family can enjoy from 2–8pm. Activities change weekly, see page 8 for more information. Register anytime starting June 25 to get your Summer Reading Club notebook and to collect new stickers every week!

Tuesdays

Ansley Grove Library, Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Wednesdays Dufferin Clark Library, Kleinburg Library, Maple Library, Pierre Berton Resource Library

Thursdays

Civic Centre Resource Library, Pleasant Ridge Library, Woodbridge Library

Summer Reading Club Launch!

Join us to celebrate the launch of VPL’s TD Summer Reading Club! Drop in at any branch for fun activities available ALL DAY!

June 25 & 26