Whats On Fall 2019

A FREE GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS & USING YOUR LIBRARY

What’sOn SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2019

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What’sOn

What’sOn is published quarterly by the Marketing & Communications Department of Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL).

For more information about programs, please contact the branch listed. For general information about this publication contact:

In this issue

Editor, Elaine Barr t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4608 e: elaine.barr@vaughan.ca Assistant Editor, Zahra Khaki t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4646 e: zahra.khaki@vaughan.ca Design & Layout, Mark Yang t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4633 e: mark.yang@vaughan.ca Vaughan Public Libraries 2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4W2 • www.vaughanpl.info Chief Executive Officer, Margie Singleton t: 905.653.READ (7323) x4601 e: margie.singleton@vaughan.ca Mission Statement Vaughan Public Libraries offers welcoming destinations that educate, excite and empower our community.

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Children’s Programs P.A. Day Fun!

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Teen & Tween Programs

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Adult Programs

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Recommended Reads

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Labour Day Thanksgiving Day

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AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library

MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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Welcome Greetings from

Rose Savage

Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library Vaughan Public Libraries' (VPL) ten welcoming and vibrant destinations offer quality spaces for educating, exciting and empowering our community. Recently the Civic Centre Resource Library (CCRL) won the distinguished Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) New Library Building Award.

The OLA jury described CCRL as “…a cultural destination that inspires creativity, provides a welcoming place to gather and interact, and that has attracted new users enriching community life in the rapidly growing City of Vaughan.”

Witnessing the potential of our libraries unfold has been inspiring as we become even more dynamic and innovative to meet the needs of residents. Over the next few months we will be refreshing and enhancing our current brand to better tell our story to the communities we serve. Watch for the reveal in early 2020!

Exciting times continue as construction on the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Libraries progress and are expected to open next year! Follow our Building Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/building to stay up to date on our new libraries and renovations being done to existing branches.

We are committed to creating innovative ways to deliver valuable programs and services such as vending machines in our resource libraries; GoPros, GPS, iPads, MiFi, and Playaway Launchpads for borrowing; programming such as Vaughan Fan Con, a Night of Mystery with Maureen Jennings, author of the Detective Murdoch Mysteries, the Newcomers’ Bus Tour; exhibitions like My Story, My Tattoo, Sir Arthur Currie and so much more!

Assist us to strengthen our journey to enrich, inspire and transform your library experiences by providing your feedback through our monthly quick survey on VPL’s website on a specific library topic. At VPL we continuously strive to provide you with superior resources and facilities.

Vaughan Public Library Board 2019 – 2022

Civic Centre Resource Library

2191 Major Mackenzie Drive

Front Row (from L): Palma Pallante, Rose Savage (Chair), Gino Rosati, Loreta Pavese, Margie Singleton (CEO), Antonella Nicaso, Ralph Cinelli, Gary Thompson (Vice-Chair), Laurie Hewitt.

Back Row (from L): Gail Blackman, Denise Da Ros-Presutti, Richard Wu, Bruno Riga, Marilyn Iafrate, Mario Ferri, Hameed Malik, Sandra Yeung Racco, Donald Lazar, Manjit Kaur.

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK

Hear from a variety of speakers. Ages 12+.

Using recorded testimony and images, the child of a Holocaust survivor will narrate their parent's personal experiences of survival.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Tuesday, November 5, 10 - 11 am

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Deborah Levison, author of The Crate: A Story of War, a Murder, and Justice, shares her parents' buried history of surviving the Holocaust.

Dufferin Clark Library Thursday, November 7, 7 - 8 pm SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2019

What’s New My Story, My Tattoo

Terry Fox Run

Join us on Sunday, September 15 for a 5km out-and-back greenway course in Concord. Run, walk, or bike your way to a cure for cancer. Have fun, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate the Canadian spirit right in your own neighbourhood. The run will start and end at Marita Payne Park. Parking is available at the Dufferin Clark Library. Please register at http://tiny.cc/brss8y

Tattoos are living images that reveal important stories about our residents, our community and the tattoo phenomenon. My Story, My Tattoo is a travelling art exhibit from the Wellington County Museum and Archives featuring 32 thought-provoking images and stories about amazing tattoos.

Civic Centre Resource Library September 15 – December 31

Scholars' Hub with YorkU Sir Arthur Currie

Explore the life of Sir Arthur Currie with this 3D travelling exhibit. Trace the humble roots of Canada's greatest military commander and celebrate his achievements and legacy!

Drawing from sources and materials relevant to his early life in rural Strathroy, Ontario, this exhibit considers the influence of his youth on his remarkable rise through the ranks from a militia gunner before the First World War, to become the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library September 16 – November 15

Vaughan Newcomers’ Bus Tour New to Vaughan? Discover Your Community!

Learn about services and opportunities the City of Vaughan has to offer you and your family.

FREE!

York University faculty will bring their amazing research and provide the opportunity for you to learn something new. For more information and registration, visit the YorkU Alumni website at alumniandfriends.yorku.ca Bathurst Clark Resource Library Wednesday, October 2, 7 - 8:30 pm

#VPLWrites

Carrianne Leung Toronto author Carrianne Leung will share her creative process for her latest book, That Time I Loved You, which was short-listed for the 2018 Toronto Book Award and long-listed for CBC’s Canada Reads 2019.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Saturday, October 26, 2 - 4 pm

Available Tour Dates

September 17-18, 2019 • 9am – 2pm Registration begins August 1, 2019 For more information or to register, please call: 416.238.1019 Open to newcomers and new residents to the City of Vaughan. Seating is limited.

Career Quest

Socktober

Small acts can make a big difference in someone's life! This October drop off new socks at any of VPL’s ten branches. We will be donating the socks to The Hub at 360 Kids to help homeless and at-risk teens. Help us support our community!

Vaughan Civic Centre Public Resource Library photo courtesy of: Doublespace Photography

Vaughan Public Libraries

Participate in job search and preparation workshops led by experts, learn about different career paths from our panel of professionals, and more! All are welcome.

Civic Centre Resource Library Friday, November 15, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

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Claymation

Join us for a four-week four-week clay modelling workshop. Make characters, develop your own story and create a stop motion video. Ages: 8 - 12. Cost: $10.

BCRL Mondays 7 pm Oct 21 - Nov 11

Code the 'Bot

We have the robots but we need you to code them! Join us as we explore how computer code makes our robots move. Ages: 8 - 12.

PL Sep 14 2 pm

Creation Lab

Drop in to explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools. All ages.

KL Saturdays 2 pm VV Fridays 3:30 pm

Green Room 101

Why green? Get an introduction to the Green Room and learn to troubleshoot common issues with film and photography equipment.

CCRL Sep 12 | Oct 10 Nov 7 7 pm

Green Screen Animation Action

ANIMATE IT! Use a green screen to create stop motion animated shorts!

Ages: 8 - 12.

PBRL Oct 29 7 pm

Keyboarding Basics for Today

This four-week four-week course explores keyboard shortcuts, touch-typing techniques and touchscreen keyboards! Ages: 8 - 12. Cost: $20.

AN Thursdays 6:30 pm Nov 7 - 28 WO Wednesdays 6:30 pm Sep 4 - 25

Learn how to CRICUT®

Have fun learning and creating in this four-week four-week workshop with VPL's CRICUT® machine. You will be introduced to the CRICUT DESIGN SPACE™, a web-based design studio.

Ages: 8 - 12. Cost: $10.

BCRL Mondays 7 pm Nov 18 - Dec 9

Let's Build a Computer

DESIGN PROJECTS Discover how to use some of the tools in our MAKE IT! space though guided step-by-step projects. Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before.

Cake Toppers

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Custom T-Shirts For families

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Gift Tags

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For families 2 pm Ages: 8 - 12 6:30 pm

We're building and coding computers from scratch! Ages: 8 - 12.

PBRL Nov 14 6:30 pm

Record a Demo

Want to record but aren’t sure how?

A technician will assist with personal studio set-ups, software navigation and recording. Perform your song, podcast or anything you’d like. For soloists and up to six people.

Cost: $125 for a two-hour session.

CCRL Saturdays 10 am

Recording Studio 101

Get a basic introduction to the Recording Studio and how to troubleshoot common issues with the equipment and software. Rock on!

CCRL Sep 9 | Oct 7 Nov 4 7 pm

Recording Studio Master Class This five-part workshop will teach you in-depth how to set up the live studio, use Logic Pro to record vocals and instruments, and edit and export your files. Cost: $120.

CCRL Sundays 10 am Sep 8 - Oct 6 Sundays 10 am Oct 20 - Nov 17

Social Media And You

Lights! Camera! Action! Learn how to use social media to your advantage and develop skills when talking in front of a camera. Ages: 18+.

CCRL Oct 21, 24 6 pm

STEAM Careers in Action

Meet professionals who work in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) related fields.

Learn about what they do and enjoy activities related to their profession.

BCRL Sep 15 2 pm Video Game Artist Oct 13 2 pm Graphic Designer Nov 10 2 pm Entrepreneur (Comic Book Shop Owner)

STEAM Club

Explore a new STEAM topic each week with a guided, hands-on workshop. Ages: 7+.

BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm Starts Sep 10 MA Thursdays 7 pm

Virtual Reality @ the Library

Assemble VR glasses, tour the VR world and create your own world in this two-part program. You get to keep the glasses! Ages: 8 - 12. Cost: $5.

PBRL Oct 8, 15 7 pm

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2019

Play by Numbers

Join us for all kinds of math fun! This 45-minute program will introduce children to basic math concepts and numeracy through games, activities and stories. Ages: 3 - 5. Drop in!

AN Wednesdays 10:30 pm Sep 25 - Oct 30 CCRL Thursdays 11:30 am Nov 7 - Nov 28

STEAM Storytime

Join us as we investigate early Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts through songs, stories and interactive play. Ages: 3 - 5. Drop in!

BCRL Wednesdays 10:30 am

Preschool programs Baby Social

Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every week along with activities, singing, free play and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0 - 12 months with a parent or caregiver.

BCRL Fridays 10:30 am

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.

AN Fridays 10:30 am BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm Fridays 2 pm DC Thursdays 10:30 am PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 11:30 am VV Wednesdays 10:30 am

Toddling to Read

Hop, Sing, Read!

For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 - 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.

CCRL Thursdays 11:30 am Sep 5 - Oct 10 DC Tuesdays 10:30 am MA Wednesdays 10:15 am VV Mondays 10:30 am

Musical Babies

An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes and more! Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre.

Space is limited. For ages 0 - 12 months. Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before.

KL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Thursdays 1:30 pm

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home!

Toddlers will enjoy a lot of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months - 3 years with a parent or caregiver.

AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am CCRL Mondays 11:30 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am

Halloween Spooktacular Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!

AN CCRL DC KL MA PBRL VV WO

Oct 31 Oct 25 Oct 29 Oct 29 Oct 26 Oct 26 Oct 29 Oct 24

10:30 am 11:30 am 10:30 am 11 am 2 pm 2 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm

AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library

MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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Hooked on Books

Love books? Us too! We're discussing and exploring our favourite books and characters with a new theme each week. Drop in!

PL Tuesdays 4 pm Sep 17 - Oct 29

Kids' Writing Workshop

In partnership with the Ripple Foundation, VPL offers a series of four workshops to introduce the fundamentals of the creative writing process. For children in grades 4 - 8.

PL Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 4 pm VV Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 6:30 pm

Children’s programs Be an Earth Ranger!

Do you have a passion for animals and the environment? Become an Earth Ranger and help us complete missions as we learn about biodiversity and sustainability to protect the world we live in. Ages: 7 - 12.

PL Sep 28 | Oct 26 FR Nov 23 2 pm VV Sep 26 | Oct 24 Nov 28 4 pm WO Oct 5 | Nov 2 2 pm

Cardboard Fort Fun

Come design, create and build anything with cardboard. We provide the supplies. Just bring your imagination and creativity.

CCRL Sep 14 11 am

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Coding Decoded

This four-week hands-on workshop gives an introduction to coding, and demonstrates how code is used to create games, webpages and more. Ages: 8-12. Cost: $25 for all four sessions.

CCRL Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 pm

Fun With French

Parlez vous français? Practice French with stories and activities led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. Ages: 7+.

BCRL Thursdays 7 pm CCRL Wednesdays 7 pm Starts Sep 18 PBRL Mondays 7 pm Starts Sep 16

Homework Help

Chess Club

Play a game, talk strategy and meet other like-minded chess players.

DC Mondays 6:45 pm MA Fridays 4 pm Oct 18 - Nov 29 VV Saturdays 1 pm WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm

Minecrafters' Club

Get help with Math, Science, English, French, and more. Ages: 7 - 12.

Register at the Service Desk.

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Homework Help for French

Struggling with French? Homework help with French reading, writing and oral communication is available.

Ages: 7 - 12. Register at the Service Desk.

AN BCRL CCRL

Create a whole new world with friends!

Play Minecraft for free at the library.

AN Tuesdays 7 pm Oct 8 - Nov 30

Reading Buddies for Kids!

Practice reading, play games and make friends. Ages: 7 - 11. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

DC Wednesdays 4:30 pm Sep 18 - Nov 20 MA Tuesdays 6:30 pm Oct 1 - Dec 3 PBRL Sundays 2 pm Oct 6 - Dec 15 VV Wednesdays 4 pm Sep 25 - Nov 27 Saturdays 11 am Sep 28 - Nov 30

Research Superstars

Families will learn how to use the library's online resources to take their research to the next level. For ages 8 - 12 and parents or caregivers.

MA Oct 19 11 am

AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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P.A. DAY FUN !

Kids’

Book Club

Get the book, read it and then tell us what you thought while enjoying activities and games based on the story! Ages: 8 - 12.

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Oct 1 6:30 pm Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein Nov 5 6:30 pm Spy School by Stuart Gibbs Sep 11 7 pm El Deafo by Cece Bell Oct 9 7 pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Nov 13 7 pm War Horse

by Michael Morpurgo Sep 26 6:30 pm Jacob's Landing

by Daphne Greer Oct 24 6:30 pm Withering By Sea

by Judith Rossell Nov 28 6:30 pm Bluffton by Matt Phelan Sep 9 6:30 pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. Rowling Oct 7 6:30 pm Frindle by Andrew Clements

Art 2.0

Put the "A" in STEAM! Explore art with different devices and apps.

BCRL Nov 15 2 pm DC Sep 23 2 pm PL Oct 21 2 pm VV Nov 15 2 pm WO Sep 23 2 pm

Love Dog Man or Raina Telgemeier?

Visit Comic Book Day to celebrate your favourite characters and make your own!

CCRL Nov 15 2 pm KL Oct 21 2 pm MA Sep 23 2 pm PBRL Sep 23 2 pm PL Sep 23 2 pm

Frozen Fun!

Feeling bored? Let it go, and come to the library for some Winterrific fun!

AN MA PL Nov 15 2 pm

BUILD!

Take the ultimate building challenge at the library! Complete challenges to build detailed projects out of a variety of materials.

BCRL Sep 23 2 pm 2 pm CCRL Sep 23 KL Sep 23 2 pm 2 pm PBRL Nov 15 VV Sep 23 2 pm

Comic Book Day

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Jouons! / Let’s Play!

Classic Games! Life-sized games!

Come and join us for some board game fun in French.

Des jeux classiques! Des jeux géants!

Venez nous joindre pour s’amuser avec des jeux de société en français.

PBRL Oct 21 2 pm

Monster Mash FR

Club Franco for Homeschoolers

It's French club for homeschoolers!

Join us for bilingual arts and science activities led by French-speaking staff.

Ages: 6 - 12.

Venez nous joindre pour une heure d’activités en français organisée par un de nos bibliothécaires francophones.

Pour 6 - 12 ans.

BCRL Sep 10, 24 | Oct 8, 22 Nov 5, 19 2 pm

Vaughan Public Libraries

STEAM Club for Homeschoolers Join us for hands-on workshops exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Ages: 6 - 12.

For more information, contact tommy.sunthorn@vaughan.ca BCRL Sep 3, 17 | Oct 1, 15, 29 Nov 12, 26 2 pm

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Try on your costume, dust off those cobwebs and join us for a monstrously good time of ghoulish games and activities!

BCRL CCRL DC MA VV WO Oct 21 2 pm

STEAM Camp: P.A. Days

Hang out with us on your P.A. Days for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring themes of virtual reality, engineering, coding and robotics. Ages: 6 - 11. Registration: $40.

CCRL Sep 23 9 am - 4 pm DC Oct 21 10 am - 4:30 pm PBRL Nov 15 9 am - 4 pm

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family Storytime Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes.

Fun for the whole family!

CCRL KL MA PBRL

Family programs Experience the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas at this annual weekend-long event hosted

by Woodbridge Library and the Wallace House.

WO Nov 30 11 am Dec 1 11 am

Digital Scrapbooking

In this two-part workshop, make memories with your grandchild while you learn how to scan, edit and organize precious family moments into a digital scrapbook.

PBRL Sep 24 | Oct 1 7 pm

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.

DC Oct 26 10:30 am MA Sep 7, 21 | Oct 5, 19 Nov 2, 16, 30 2 pm FR

French Family Movie

Come enjoy a movie in French with subtitles so no one is left behind!

MA Sep 14 | Oct 12 Nov 23 2 pm

Spooky double feature – two movies back-to-back, designed to get you into your best Halloween mood!

PL VV WO

Nutrition Strategies Seminar

Christmas in the Village

Parents will learn nutritional strategies for children ages 1 - 5 from a registered dietitian from York Region Public Health, including strategies for picky eaters.

CCRL Sep 26 2 pm FR

Pokémon League

Whether you own Pokémon cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do, come play Pokémon The Card Game at the library! All ages are welcome.

BCRL Sep 14 | Oct 12 Nov 9 2 pm VV Sep 19 | Oct 17 Nov 21 6 pm

Puppet Show Fun

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Everyone likes puppets!

PL Nov 30 11 am

Strolling Along

Walk and talk with us as we explore the beautiful William Granger Greenway trails. Bring your stroller, the kids, and learn something new!

PBRL Sep 11 | Oct 9 11:15 am

11:30 am 11 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm 11 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm

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Play Together/Jouons ensemble Enjoy learning French together with different games and fun activities. For children of all ages and their families.

Drop in!

PBRL Sep 14 | Nov 9 2 pm

Fridays Tuesdays Thursdays Mondays Thursdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Thursdays

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Bilingual Storytime

The perfect intro to French!

CCRL Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 Nov 9, 23 11 am VV Sep 5 | Oct 3 Nov 7 6:30 pm CCRL Fridays 11:30 am

Multilingual Storytime

Introduce your child to new languages through songs, stories and rhymes!

Fully bilingual. No prior knowledge of a second language is required.

BCRL Wednesdays 4 pm Sep 25 - Oct 30 - Italian Nov 6 - Dec 11 - Russian PBRL Tuesdays 2 pm Sep 24 - Oct 29 - Russian Nov 5 - Dec 10 - Italian

Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs

Join us for this small group program in a sensory-friendly environment.

For ages 3 - 8 and their families.

CCRL Sep 21 | Oct 19 Nov 16 10:30 am

AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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Calling All

Volunteers!

There are plenty of ways you can volunteer at the library! We have opportunities for various age groups in a wide variety of subjects. For a full listing of all opportunities, please visit

www.vaughanpl.info/volunteer

Teen & Tween programs

Anime and Comic Club

Table Top for Teens

Watch anime and discuss your favourite manga and comic books.

Snacks will be provided!

MA Sep 30 | Oct28 Nov 25 4 pm

Explore the world of table top board games and card games. Bring your own games or choose from our selection.

PBRL Saturdays 1 pm VV Thursdays 3:30 pm

D&D Adventures at the Library

The Rainbow Club

Game on! Join in on the action and adventure as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons. No previous gaming experience required. Ages: 12 - 16.

CCRL Sep 30 | Oct 28 Nov 25 6:30 pm DC Tuesdays 6 pm

Make a Game

Work in groups to create an original game then test your game on real kids.

They can be board games, card games, video games or physical games. Prizes will be awarded for the best games.

BCRL Nov 3 10 am

Red Cross Babysitting Course Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter. Ages: 11 - 15.

Admission: $60.

MA Oct 21 10 am

Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Vaughan Public Libraries

Come out to our social club for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. Play games, learn and have fun. Ages: 13 - 18.

AN Sep 18 | Oct 16 Nov 20 7 pm

Toastmasters for Teens

Have you ever felt nervous about public speaking? Join Toastmasters for Teens to develop communication and leadership skills. Ages: 13 - 19.

PBRL Thursdays 7 pm Oct 24 - Dec 12

Teen Book Clubs

Meet up and chat about our monthly hot reads. The library will provide copies of the titles.

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Tween Maker

Love to Make? We have a new DIY each month! Ages: 9 - 13. Cost: $5 per session.

BCRL Sep 22 2 pm Chocolate Making Oct 20 2 pm DIY Squishies Nov 17 2 pm Paper Circuit Cards PBRL Sep21 2 pm DIY Squishies Oct 19 2 pm Paper Circuit Cards Nov 16 2 pm Chocolate Making

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Sep 4 7 pm Ramona Blue Oct 2 7 pm The Poet X Nov 6 7 pm Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey Sep 23 7 pm I Am the Messenger Oct 28 7 pm Saints and Misfits Nov 25 7 pm Shaken Sep 18 6:30 pm Symptoms of Being Human Oct 16 6:30 pm We Were Liars Nov 20 6:30 pm Counting by 7s

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Hot Topics Come see what everyone is talking about.

We have educational and informative sessions on a variety of topics.

Adult programs Amazing Nature Series

Brings together lovers of nature and advocates of environmental sustainability. Hear from gardeners, scientists and environmentalists.

WO Sep 23 | Oct 2 Nov 11 7 pm

Brain Fitness

Fun and engaging activities to boost your brain strength and flexibility.

PBRL Sep 26 | Oct 24 Nov 28 2 pm

Business Networking Breakfast Hear from engaging speaker Chris Dudley, Director of Entrepreneurship at Seneca, on the hot topic of Disruptive Innovation. Plus enjoy a free breakfast!

CCRL Oct 24 8 am

Chinese Social Hour

Chat in Chinese about books, current events and life in Canada.

PL Sep 17 | Oct 15 Nov 12 10:30 am

Crash Course in Death & Dying Join us for two weeks of workshops to discuss wills, advance care planning, and more.

BCRL Oct 16, 23 7 pm Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. Search by program name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Online Safety

DC

2 pm

Dying Well

ESL Café

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers.

In partnership with the Library Settlement Program in York Region and Catholic Community Services of York Region. Contact the Service Desk to register and for more information.

DC Sep 15, 29 | Oct 27 Nov 10, 24 1:30 pm VV Sep 8, 22 | Oct 6, 20 Nov 3, 17 1:30 pm FR

Sep 22

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Headshots for New Professionals Get a professional headshot photo taken for your online resume and social media presence.

PBRL Nov 7 6:30 pm

Instagram For Your Business

Learn how to create a business account and use branding and IG features to your advantage in this three-part workshop. Ages: 16+.

CCRL Thursdays 7 pm Oct 3 - 17

2 pm

Green Cleaning MA

Sep 15

2 pm

Human Trafficking MA

Oct 20

2 pm

Smart Money Students

MA

Nov 17

The Anthropocene DC

Oct 20

2 pm 2 pm

TECH TRAINING

French Meetup

Practice your French in good company with a new theme every month!

BCRL Sep 25 6:30 pm Travail | Work Oct 30 6:30 pm Boissons | Drinks Nov 27 6:30 pm Famille | Family

Nov 17

Take it a step beyond the basics with these helpful hands-on sessions.

Everything eBooks BCRL

Oct 17

Make the Most of Your Smartphone BCRL

Sep 19 Productivity Apps Nov 21 Shopping Apps

2 pm

2 pm 2 pm

Photo Editing CCRL

PBRL

Nov 9 9:30 am One 3-hour session Oct 6, 20 1:30 pm Two 1.5-hour sessions

Smartphone Photography KL

Oct 7

6:30 pm

AN–Ansley Grove Library | BCRL–Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | DC–Dufferin Clark Library | KL–Kleinburg Library MA–Maple Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL–Pleasant Ridge Library | VV–Vellore Village Library | WO–Woodbridge Library

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2019

Adult Book Clubs Mingle with like-minded adults and have great conversations about a book chosen monthly. The library will provide copies of the titles.

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Jewish Book Club

The library will provide copies of two books on contemporary Jewish topics: The Tattooist of Auschwitz, and Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books.

DC Oct 3 2 pm

Stuff You Forgot From High School

Let's Go to the Movies

The library is also a fun place to enjoy a film for free! See you at the show.

DC Mondays 1:30 pm Saturdays 1:30 pm

Join us for a refresher on some of your most loved (or hated!) subjects, and learn something new.

CCRL Sep 24 7 pm Probability for the real world Oct 29 7 pm Mythology and its influence today Nov 26 7 pm The psychology of decision-making

Memory CafĂŠ

Tech 1-On-1

Individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers can socialize and learn about memory-related issues with the Alzheimer Society of York Region.

CCRL Sep 19 | Oct 17 Nov 21 1:30 pm

Repair CafĂŠ

Improve your skills with computers, tablets and more. Feel free to bring your own device. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

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Perfect for discussion and feedback.

CCRL Sep 17 | Oct 15 Nov 19 7 pm

Sing Your Heart Out

World Cinema

Social Hour

Older adults are invited to this free program featuring activities, guest speakers and informational workshops.

CCRL Sep 4 | Oct 2 Nov 6 11 am VV Sep 3, 17 | Oct 1, 15 Nov 5, 19 11 am WO Sep 9 | Oct 7 Nov 4 7 pm Sep 19 | Oct 17 Nov 21 2 pm

Vaughan Public Libraries

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Writers' Room for Amateurs

Bring in an item that could use a quick fix and we'll try to have it repaired.

Hosted by York Region.

WO Oct 26 10 am Come sing a pop-song in four parts with guitar accompaniment. Parts will be provided for practice at the Service Desk.

CCRL Sep 26 7 pm

BCRL

Calling all film fans! Experience critically acclaimed movies from around the world with English subtitles.

DC Sep 8 | Oct 6 Nov 3 2 pm

THE LEARNING SERIES Classical Music in Pop Culture

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Sep 25 7 pm Call Me By Your Name Oct 30 7 pm 12 Rules for Life Sep 24 7 pm The Break Oct 29 7 pm The Nightingale Nov 26 7 pm A Guide for the Perplexed Sep 10 7 pm The Hare with Amber Eyes Oct 8 7 pm The Orenda Nov 12 7 pm They Shall Inherit the Earth Sep 11 7 pm Never Let Me Go Oct 16 7 pm Homegoing Nov 13 7 pm Milkman Sep 12 7 pm In the Unlikely Event Oct 10 7 pm Hidden Figures Nov 14 7 pm Wave: A Memoir Sep 30 7 pm Everything I Never Told You Oct 28 7 pm Educated: A Memoir Nov 25 7 pm The Home for Unwanted Girls

Memory and Aging: Music and the Brain

Learn how music helps brain activity, memory, pain reduction, stress relief and brain injuries. Presented by Music & Memory Dr. Claude Alain.

Learn about VPL's new Music & Memory WO Sep 19 2 pm service and watch the documentary Alive Inside which illustrates the healing Service Canada effect of music for those with dementia. Learn about retirement and death benefits, Old Age Security, and more.

BCRL Nov 14 2:30 pm BCRL Oct 10 2:30 pm WO Oct 24 | Nov 14 2 pm Presented by DJ Howard Mednick.

BCRL Sep 12 2:30 pm

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Recommended Reads ADULT

All the Wrong Places

The Perfect Nanny

A Bend in the Stars

City of Girls

That Time I Loved You

Joy Fielding

Leila Slimani

Rachel Barenbaum

Elizabeth Gilbert

Carrianne Leung

TEEN

Internment

Descendant of the Crane

King of Scars

With the Fire on High

Aurora Rising

Samira Ahmed

Joan He

Leigh Bardugo

Elizabeth Acevedo

Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

CHILDREN

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020

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What’sOn

How to Read a Book

You Are Never Alone

Kwame Alexander

Elim Kelsey

Harold & Hog Pretend for Real!

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray

Dan Santat

Jess Keating

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2019

Library Locations

905.653.READ (7323) ( 905.653.READ (7323)

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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY

350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9

Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm;

Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

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900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 8C1

CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY

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PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY

2191 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan L6A 4W2 4921 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge L4L 1A6

Mon–Thurs 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Sat & Sun 9am–5pm KL

KLEINBURG LIBRARY

10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0

Mon, Wed & Thurs 1–8pm; Tues 10am–5pm; Fri Closed; Sat & Sun 1–5pm

Vaughan Public Libraries

1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 7R4

WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY

150 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge L4L 2S7

Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri Closed Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

BCRL BATHURST CLARK RESOURCE LIBRARY CCRL

DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY

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MAPLE LIBRARY

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PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY

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VELLORE VILLAGE LIBRARY

10190 Keele Street, Maple L6A 1G3 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3 1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7

Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm Library items may be returned to any branch.

Return boxes are open 24/7.

www.vaughanpl.info

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Finding Adler

Violinist Ferdinand Adler was a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi persecution and settled in Shanghai. During his career in the orchestra he taught Chinese orphans who later became the backbone of China’s National Symphony. Fang Cheng, the son of one such student, shares with us his journey of finding Adler.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library

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· Sunday, September 8, 2 – 3:30 pm

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Civic Centre Resource Library

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Check out the thrills and chills, spooks and scares at our Mad Scientist Library…if you dare!

Don't forget to wear your costume! All Ages.

Pleasant Ridge Library

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Sunday, October 27, 1 – 4 pm

A Night of Mystery with Maureen Jennings

Join Maureen Jennings, famed author of the Detective Murdoch Mysteries, for a night of celebrating the mystery genre. Discover new reads, take on a lock-box challenge and chat with our forensic expert.

Photo by Scarlet Page

Pierre Berton Resource Library

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Saturday, November 9, 7 – 9 pm

We have mysteries abound for the whole family to solve together! Play a live-action game of clue, solve 3D puzzles, run for scavenger hunts and a lot more!

#VPLFamNite Vellore Village Library

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Saturday, November 16, 6:30 – 9 pm