What's On March - April 2022

WHAT’S ON

Nurture your interests Programs, resources & more

March – April 2022

Welcome

Featured Services

Rose Savage Chair,

Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to a very special edition of What’s On! At Vaughan Public Libraries, we strive to deliver the best possible experience for our customers and to provide you with access to services, collections and programs within your community.

This extends to our spaces, and I am pleased to announce that the renovation of Maple Library is almost complete, and doors will reopen in mid-March. Visitors will discover a welcoming and vibrant space, modernized with beautiful architectural details, and a reading garden that will provide a calming space to relax and read.

Soon after Maple reopens, the brand new VMC Library will begin serving Vaughan’s growing downtown. This state-of-the-art library will offer culinary literacy programming at a community kitchen and contains study spaces, a playful children’s area, and the innovative self-serve VMC Express, located just steps away from transit for people on the go.

In addition to these openings, I am proud to share that the Vaughan Public Library Board has received the Joyce Cunningham Award for Library Board of the Year. This award, which has been given to all Ontario Library Boards, recognizes their dedication to adapt and respond to customer needs—something that has been especially critical during the pandemic—and is yet another example of how everyone at VPL is committed to excellence and service.

AWARD-WINNING BUNDLES It’s official – our Surprise Me! Bundles are award-winning! Discover why the Urban Libraries Council chose this VPL offering as a top innovation for 2021, and pick up your bundle at your local branch today! We offer selections for all age ranges.

ONE eREAD CANADA: THE BREAK/LIGNE BRISÉE BY KATHERENA VERMETTE Join us this April in reading the book library lovers across Canada will be talking about! This Governor General Award winning book by Métis author Katherena Vermette will be available in ebook and eaudio on Overdrive and Hoopla (English) and Cantook Station (French).

Best regards,

SHOW YOU CARE WITH UNDERWEAR

Rose

This April drop off new underwear at any of VPL’s eleven library branches and help families in need. All donated underwear will be delivered to The Vitanova Foundation and Yellow Brick House.

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Technology And Aging Thursday, March 31 | 7 pm

We look at Age-Tech and how it is helping to transform the care of older adults. Presented

by Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Ph.D. University of Toronto.

Newcomers & Canadian Society Tuesday, April 26 | 7 pm

How can Canada do a better job at creating welcoming communities for our newcomers?

What are the barriers to newcomer integration?

Presented by Dr. Howard Ramos.

Register on Eventbrite

Live on Zoom

March 13-18

Monday, March 14

Sunday, March 13

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Much of Munsch!

There's no such thing as too much Robert Munsch!

Let's celebrate this classic Canadian author and his many children's books. For grades K-2. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

2 pm

Pokémon Palooza

Kortright Virtual Maple Syrup Tour

Join us for a celebration of all things Pokémon!

Enjoy fun activities, games, and a scavenger hunt.

For grades K-6.

Maple Syrup is a Canadian tradition! Learn how sweet, sticky maple syrup is made and enjoy related activities.

For all ages. This session is hosted live on Zoom.

Ansley Grove, Civic Centre, Duferin Clark 10:30 am

2 pm

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Tuesday, March 15

March 13-18 BINGO, en français

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Join our French Language Specialists for a fun session of BINGO! Get the chance to practice your French vocabulary while having a blast! For grades K–6.

Viens rejoindre nos Spécialistes de langue française pour une session de BINGO! Tu auras la chance de pratiquer ton vocabulaire tout en t'amusant! Pour les enfants de la maternelle à la 6e année.

Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite.

Virtual Pet Parade!

Show of your pet (or favourite stufed animal) in our Virtual Pet Parade and learn about responsible pet ownership from the Ontario SPCA. For grades K-6.

Session is hosted live on Zoom.

2 pm

Wednesday, March 16

Civic Centre, Duferin Clark | 10:30 am

Mystery Bag Art Challenge

Do Magic! Fais de la magie!

Show of your ingenuity and make a piece of art from a bag of mystery items and also learn about some fun creative resources! For grades 3-7.

Learn from the best! Join us for a bilingual afternoon of magic with magician Jean Deshaies. For all ages. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Ansley Grove, Civic Centre, Duferin Clark | 10:30 am

Rejoins-nous pour un après-midi de magie avec le magicien Jean Deshaies. Pour tous les âges. En direct sur Zoom. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite.

STEAM Workshops: Hydraulics and Pneumatics!

Make your own hydraulic/pneumatic machine and learn how they are powered! For grades 2-6. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Kits are $10, pick up at the library of your choice.

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2 pm

Thursday, March 17

11:30 am

Squishy Circuit Creations

Good Enough to Eat: Sandwich Books

Show of your creativity while learning how electrical circuits work! We’ll be making playdough sculptures, then adding electric lights and other accessories.

For grades 2-5.

We'll make you eat your words! In this fun twist on traditional bookbinding, make a delicious sandwich book and LITERALLY inhale it at the end! For grades 3-6. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Duferin Clark | 11 am

2 pm

STEAM Workshops: Pirates Ahoy!

Games Day!

Have fun this March Break completing two pirate-themed STEAM projects! Assemble a treasure box and complete an LED paper circuit and Foldify project. For grades 3-6.

Registration is $10.

Join us for an hour of fun and games to celebrate March Break. We'll play improv games, a social deduction game and BINGO! For grades 3–8.

Friday, March 18

Pierre Berton | 11 am

Civic Centre | 10:30 am

Time Capsules: Our Best Times Together What objects will always make you think of 2022? Join us as we create time capsules to capture memories and preserve special moments. For all ages.

Ansley Grove, Civic Centre, Duferin Clark 10:30 am

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! t I e t a e Cr Design Projects: Bird House with Carvey Make a custom wooden house for the birds in your yard using our Carvey machine. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Thursday, April 14 | 6:30 pm

Design Projects: Custom T-Shirts with our Vinyl Cutter Make your old t-shirts eye-catching again with customized iron-on vinyl and stencils designed with our vinyl cutter. For families grade 4+.

Pierre Berton | Wednesday, March 9 | 6:30 pm

Design Projects: Dual Colour 3D Nametags

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Virtual STEAM Careers Ever wonder what it's like to be a coder? A scientist?

A comic artist? Join us as special guests talk about their careers and how they got there. For grades 3–8.

Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

March Topic | Banker April Topic | Medical Researcher Saturdays, March 12 & April 9 | 3 pm

Virtual STEAM Club

STEAM Club is now on Zoom! Come and join us for activities and experiments. No kits required, Learn how to design a 3D-printed nametag or keychain just curiosity! For grades 3–8. in 2 colours. Basic TinkerCAD experience recommended. Tuesdays, March 8 & 22, April 5 & 19 | 7 pm Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Wednesday, March 30 | 6:30 pm

Design Projects: Engrave a Picture with Glowforge Learn how to prepare your pictures and engrave them on plywood using our Glowforge. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Thursday, April 28 | 7 pm

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Preschool

Baby Adventures Storytime on Zoom

Italian Storytime on Zoom / Storytime in italiano su Zoom

Join us online for live songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun in this multi-week program. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesdays | 10 am

Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano. Le sessioni saranno in diretta su Zoom. Registratevi su Eventbrite.

French Storytime on Zoom / L’heure du conte sur Zoom

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Stories, songs, rhymes and activities in French, suitable for the whole family! Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Des histoires, des chansons, des comptines et des activités en français, pour toute la famille! En direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Saturdays, March 12 & April 9 | 10:30 am

Hebrew Storytime on Zoom / ‫םוזב תירבע רופיס תעש‬ Join us for stories, songs and fngerplays in Hebrew and English. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. .‫ומשחקי אצבּע בעברית ובאנגלית‬, ‫הצטרפו אלינו לסיפורים שירים‬ .‫בשיתוף עם הפדרציה היהודית המאוחדת של טורונטו רבתי‬ .Eventbrite ‫ הרשמה ב‬.Zoom ‫הפעילות מתארחת בשידור חי ב‬

Sundays, March 20 & April 10 | 2 pm

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Chaiwala!

By Priti Birla Maheshwari & Ashley Barron Book

Wednesdays, March 23 & April 27 | 10:30 am

Little Explorers Storytime on Zoom This multi-week program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that are fun for the whole family. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Thursdays | 10:30 am

Mandarin Storytime on Zoom / Zoom 中文故事会 Join us for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English!

Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

欢迎大家收看中文故事会并和我们一起互动！在图书 馆 Eventbrite 注册后，zoom链接会发至您的邮箱。 Wednesdays, March 2 & April 6 | 10:30 am

Spanish Storytime on Zoom / Hora de cuentos en Zoom Join us for stories, songs and fngerplays in Spanish and English that are fun for the whole family. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Acompaña nos a disfrutar de historias, canciones y juegos en Español y Inglés que son divertidos para toda la familia. Las sesiones seran presentadas por la plataforma Zoom. Regístresen en Eventbrite.

Wednesdays, March 9 & April 13 | 10:30 am

Children

Hooked on Books

Kids' Book Club

Do you love books? Join us for book-related activities, challenges, discussions and games. Tell us about your favourites! Virtual attendance also optional.

March | The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer April | Frindle by Andrew Clements

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 grades 3–7. Virtual attendance also optional.

March | Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman April | Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Civic Centre | Tuesdays, March 29 & April 26 | 7 pm

Ansley Grove | Thursdays, March 10 & April 7 | 7 pm

Virtual Fun With French

Virtual Kids' French Book Club

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Practice French with stories and fun activities! Complete virtual activities, play games, and practice reading skills with student volunteers. For grades 2–6. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

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.

For grades 3–6.

Pratique ton français avec des histoires et des activités amusantes!

Complète des activités et des jeux virtuels et lis avec des bénévoles de la communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e année à la 6e année.

En direct sur Zoom. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite.

Rencontre-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! Pour les enfants de la 3e année à la 6e année. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite.

Wednesdays, March 2–April 13 & April 20–June 15 | 7 pm

Thursday, April 21 | 7 pm

No program March 16

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by Helaine Becker

Alice Fleck’s Recipes for Disaster

& Marie-Ève Tremblay

by Rachelle Delaney

That's No Dino!

Stuntboy, in the Meantime

by Jason Reynolds Book

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Family

Health Maters: Language Development for Youth during COVID-19 In partnership with Mackenzie Health, join a Speech Pathologist to discuss the recent challenges of language acquisition and explore options to improve language skills.

Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more!

Ansley Grove, Civic Centre, Duferin Clark Saturday, April 23 | 2 pm

Virtual Chess Club Are you new to chess or a chess master? Test your strategies or learn some new skills with our volunteers. All ages are welcome.

Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Mondays, March 7 & April 11 | 6:30 pm

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, April 12 | 7 PM OUR PICKS FOR U

Live on Zoom

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We Move Together

by Kelly Fritsch & Anne McGuire Book

Teen

AmaZINE Teens!

Teen Trivia Night

Do you have something important that you want to share, show or express? Come to our program and create a ZINE! For grades 8-12.

Do you think you know stuf? Put it to the test with our online trivia night and compete with other teens! Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Civic Centre | Wednesdays, April 6 & 13| 6 pm

Wednesday, March 16 | 7 pm

Debating 101: Crash Course for Teens!

Toastmasters for Teens Online

Get introduced to the fundamentals and theory of debate!

Learn the basics and practice some debate skills. Presented

by Brain Power. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Thursdays, March 3 & 10 | 6 pm

Have you ever felt nervous about public speaking? Join Toastmasters for Teens online and conquer those fears!

Develop communication and leadership skills with the guidance of a facilitator. For grades 8-12. Live on Zoom.

Teen Book Club: What Are You Reading Now?

No program April 18

Do you love Young Adult fction? Have you read anything really fantastic lately? Join us to discuss why we love diferent authors, series, themes or genres! For grades 8-12. Virtual attendance also optional.

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Ansley Grove | Tuesdays, March 22 & April 26 | 7 pm

Mondays, March 21–May 16 | 7 pm

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

This Will Be Funny Someday

My Epic Spring Break (up)

Barry Squires, Full Tilt

Katie Henry

by Kristin Rockaway

by Heather Smith

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Adult

Celebrity Estates Gone Awry

Financial Planning for Women

When should you begin intergenerational wealth transfer planning discussions with your family? Using examples of celebrities with unresolved estates, this presentation shows you how to begin this important conversation. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Learn about unique wealth management concerns and opportunities facing women and how a proactive, holistic approach to fnancial planning can help with achieving your life and fnancial goals. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Thursday, March 3 | 2 pm

Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics A volunteer from our partner, the Canada Revenue Agency, will prepare tax returns for free for eligible participants.

Please pre-register at the Service Desk.

Tuesday, March 8 | 7 pm

Finding Reliable Health Information Online Is fnding online health information overwhelming? Learn how to fnd, navigate and evaluate health information online with our Health Literacies Specialist. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Bathurst Clark, Civic Centre, Pierre Berton March 15–April 14 | By Appointment

Tuesday, March 29 | 7 pm

Conversations on Social Inclusion: Newcomers & Canadian Society

Learn how to attract and protect native pollinators, such as Monarch Butterfies and Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

How can Canada do a better job at creating welcoming communities for our newcomers? What are the barriers to newcomer integration? Presented by Dr. Howard Ramos.

Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesday, April 26, 7 pm

Conversations on Social Inclusion: Technology and Aging We look at Age-Tech and how it is helping to transform the care of older adults. Presented by Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Ph.D. University of Toronto. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Thursday, March 31 | 7 pm

CRA and Taxes: It’s Your Money!

Doing your taxes can have benefts! Learn about benefts and credits available to modest income individuals. Discover if you’re eligible to get your taxes done for free. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesday, March 1 | 7 pm

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Gardening for Birds, Butterfies and Beyond

Tuesday, April 12 | 2 pm

Golden Age Social Hour: Hikaru Dorodango: The Art of Polishing Dirt Join us for a step by step guide on how to make your very own amazing Dorodango from start to fnish. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Wednesday, April 27 | 2 pm

Health 1-on-1 Sign up for a personal session with our Health Literacies Specialist to help you fnd information and resources to make informed health decisions. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Mondays, March 7 & April 4 | By Appointment

Health Matters: Language Development for Youth during COVID-19 In partnership with Mackenzie Health, join a Speech Pathologist to discuss the recent challenges of language acquisition and explore options to improve language skills. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesday, April 12 | 7 pm

Intro to Bookbinding: Intermediate Fascinated by the art of bookbinding? Join us for this three session workshop as we take it a step beyond introductory bookmaking techniques! Sessions will be hosted live on Zoom.

Thursdays, March 31–April 14 | 7 pm

Lady Whistledown Presents: A Bridgerton Soirée Join us for an evening of decadence and discussion as we take on the Ton of London's high society in all things Bridgerton!

For ages 18+. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesday, April 12 | 7 pm

Learn a Board Game: Carcassonne Learn to play a board game from our collection! Learn the game Carcassonne and how to navigate the gaming platform Board Game Arena. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Saturday, April 2 | 2 pm

Life of a Tree Do you know about trees? Learn about the life cycle of trees and what features can help you decipher a tree’s identity.

Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Tuesday, March 15 | 7 pm

The Living Library: A Virtual Experience A Living Library is a library of people. Come and share the experience and join the conversation with our amazing guests! Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

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Tuesday, April 5 | 6:30–8 pm Thursday, April 7 | 6:30–8 pm

Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth

by Wole Soyinka eBook

Oscars Trivia Night!

Calling all movie bufs! Get ready for the Academy Awards with a night of trivia! Wear your fnest as we quiz you on Oscar winners and losers. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Thursday, March 24 | 7 pm

Passport to Vaughan: Raqs Sharqi: The Story of Middle Eastern Dance Join us as we learn diferent styles of middle eastern dance and discover the beauty and tradition of this ancient art form.

Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Wednesday, March 23 | 7 pm

Romance Book Club Want to talk about books that make you sigh and swoon, and always have a happily-ever-after? Join our Romance Book Club! ! Virtual attendance also optional.

March | The Hating Game by Sally Thorne April | Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev

Civic Centre | Mondays, March 7 & April 4 | 7 pm

Strategies for Efective Writing Join the Writer's Room for a four-week workshop exploring various strategies for efective writing. Topics include: Structure, Energy, Images, Tension, Pattern, and Revision.

Civic Centre | Tuesdays, March 1–22 | 7 pm

Tech Training: Emails, Attachments, and More!

Need help learning the basics of Yahoo and Gmail? Having trouble adding attachments and sending them to others? Join us and we can show you!

Civic Centre | Wednesday, March 9 | 2 pm

The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Join Dr. Grace Vitale and Mursal Srosh, registered psychotherapists, as they outline how COVID-19 has afected our youth—and what to do about it. Session is hosted live on Zoom.

Monday, March 21 | 7 pm Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

The Lincoln Highway

by Amor Towles Book

Good Food, Bad Diet: The Habits You Need To Ditch Diet Culture, Lose Weight, And Fix Your Relation

by Abby Langer AudioBook

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Adult (cont.)

Citizen Science:

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

Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

March | Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice April | Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black

Thursdays, March 24 & April 21 | 7 pm

Virtual ESL Book Club Good news for ESL learners— we ofer fun and lively book discussions to build your confdence in speaking English!

In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. For registration and information, please contact LSP at ccsyr.org or call/text 647-212-6162.

Thursdays, March 10 & April 14 | 6:30 pm

Virtual ESL Café Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. For registration and information, please contact LSP at ccsyr.org or call/text 647-212-6162.

Tuesdays, March 8 & 22 & April 5 & 19 | 1:30 pm

Virtual Film Club Watch a flm selected from VPL’s digital collections at your convenience, and then join our monthly discussions to share your thoughts. The flms are available through Hoopla & Kanopy. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

March | Driveways directed by Andrew Ahn April | Arranged directed by Diane Crespo

Mondays, March 28 & April 25 | 7 pm

Virtual French Meetup for Adults

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Practice your French in good company! Through this six-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners.

Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de six semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants.

Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

Wednesdays, April 6–May 11 | 7 pm Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

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SPACE TOMATOES In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more!

Ansley Grove, Civic Centre Duferin Clark

Saturday April 23 | 2 PM Register on Eventbrite

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Raqs Sharqi: The Story of Middle Eastern Dance Join us as we learn different styles of Middle Eastern dance and discover the beauty and tradition of this ancient art form. Presented by Yasmina Ramzy and Dr. George Sawa. All ages are welcome.

Wednesday, March 23 | 7 pm

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Lady Whistledown Presents

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Join us for an evening of decadence and discussion as we take on the Ton of London's high society in all things Bridgerton! For ages 18+.

Tuesday, April 12 | 7 pm

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