What's On Spring 2018

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

What’sOn MARCH APRIL MAY 2018

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New Bravo for Broadway Golf Camp Racquet Sports Camp

Water Adventures Creative Arts Theatre + Dance Outdoor Adventures (with overnights!)

Science & Technology Fitness + Sports 60+ camps busing extended care 1 & 2 week sessions swimming trips

Pick-up a Summer Camps brochure at any community centre or library.

Save your spot at vaughan.ca/RecOnline or call 905.832.8500.

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Welcome Greetings from

Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) offers welcoming destinations that educate, excite and empower our community by helping us in opening our minds to millions of possibilities and viewpoints in our life.

Acclaimed writer Virginia Woolf wrote in her book, A Room of One’s Own, “There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you set upon the freedom of my mind”.

Spring is the time of beginnings, and with new programs, services and libraries, VPL has a lot to offer!

I am excited to announce VPL’s first full-day March Break Camp (p. 5) with before and after care for ages 7-12! While VPL is still your March Break Headquarters for the entire family, offering over 40 free programs at various branches March 12-16, March Break Camp is an exciting and fun way for your child to enjoy that week.

Construction is steadily progressing on both of the new libraries at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and the Vellore Village Community Centre (VVCC).

The Vaughan Public Library Board is proud to announce the official name of the 8,300-sq. ft. library on Villa Royale

Avenue as the Vellore Village Library. Signs are also up announcing another library which will be built with a new community centre and park in the Carrville area.

Other news includes the Civic Centre Resource Library (CCRL) winning the 2017 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year Award and that Bathurst Clark Resource Library will undergo a significant refurbishment this year that will include a new separate children’s area and LEARN IT! lab, increased study seats, a new universal washroom and renovated public washrooms. Be sure to stay up to date with the details of the new builds and renovations on our building blog, www.vaughanpl.info/building/ It’s also the perfect season to learn something new or enjoy time with others. Children can get involved in STEAM Club (p. 7), offered at Maple Library and Bathurst Clark Resource Library, with activities such as creating Mondrian-inspired art structures and exploring left and right handedness. Check out Bathurst Clark Resource Library’s Rigamajig, a large-scale building kit for children to let their imaginations soar. Be sure to schedule in some VPL fun for everyone in your family, with new programs like Headshots for New Professionals (p. 7), After School Hub (p. 9), Walk and Talk (p.13) and Family Night Make It! Together (back cover).

With the newness of spring and all that it brings, enjoy looking through this issue of What’sOn and let VPL enrich, inspire, and transform you and your family’s life!

Celebrating Canadian Children’s Book Week & National Volunteer Week with VPL!

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Book Drive: April 1-7

Helping Hands

It's Canadian Children’s Book Week and VPL will be donating to the Children’s Book Bank. Bring your new or like-new books for children ages 0-12 years to your library and make a donation that can change a child’s life.

Volunteer together as a family! Join us as we package book donations and create snack bags for children in need to celebrate National Volunteer Week.

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Ansley Grove Library, Apr 15, 2 pm

MARCH APRIL MAY 2018

What’s New 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Early literacy is key to kindergarten preparedness and success in school. Get started off on the right foot and sign up at the Service Desk to join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program beginning April 1. Log the books you read with your child to earn reading milestones stickers. The end result is a keepsake of the time you and your child spent reading together!

Sign up for VPL's

March Break Camp Marc

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MagnusCards

The MagnusCards app is a step-by-step visual guide designed to assist individuals living with cognitive special needs to independently complete everyday library activities such as getting a library card and checking out books. Download the MagnusCards app to a mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for Vaughan Public Libraries.

STEM Village

For ages 7-12 • Fee: $160

Your child will have a blast at

VPL’s March Break Camp!

New to VPL this spring is STEM Village — a leading-edge online education solution designed to guide K-12 students in exploring interests and developing skills in critical STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) areas using fun learning tools, games and assessments.

Set up your FREE account today – www.vaughanpl.info/ databases/view/stem_village

With a new theme every day, your child will make new friends while enjoying a ton of activities including Ozobots®, Rigamajig, Marble Maze Runners, Sands Alive!, button-making, life-sized games, Escape Room lockboxes and so much more! Extended care available*. Register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite. E

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*Extended Day Care is available through the City of Vaughan's Maple Community Centre from 7:30 – 9 am and 4– 6 pm daily for an additional fee.

Payment is due at the time of registration. Cancellation requests received at least seven days prior to the camp start date will receive a full refund.

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Mysterious Monday

Do you want to be a magician? Come and learn unique tricks to surprise your friends and family! Limited to 26 apprentice sorcerers.

Ages 8+. Registration is $5.

Crack the Case of the Awesome March Break at the library. We've got mystery-themed activities for you to explore all afternoon!

March 12, 1pm BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Tu aimes la magie? Viens apprendre des tours uniques qui épateront la galerie! Limité à 26 apprentis magiciens. À partir de 8 ans. 5$.

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Time Travel Tuesday

Have you ever wanted to travel through time?

Us too! Drop by a library for great time travel activities.

March 13, 1pm AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Wacky Wednesday

Do you love funny stories? We're getting wacky this March Break Wednesday at the library.

You'll laugh all the way home!

March 14, 1pm AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Tropical Thursday

If you can't get away this March Break, stop by a library for Tropical Thursday! Will you be able to get off the island?

March 15, 1pm AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Bilingual Magic Workshop Atelier de magie bilingue avec Jean Deshaies

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Bilingual Play: Tales of Peter Rabbit Pièce de théâtre bilingue: Les contes de Pierre Lapin Little Red Theatre brings the memorable tales of Beatrix Potter to life with animated puppets, mysterious shadows and lots of laughter. For all ages, tickets are $5.

Little Red Theatre donne une nouvelle vie aux contes mémorables de Beatrix Potter avec des marionnettes très animées, des ombres mystérieuses et beaucoup de rire. Pour tous, billets à 5$.

CCRL Mar 14 10:30 am E

FANtastic Friday

What are you a fan of? We're celebrating our favourite stories and characters this Fantastic Friday!

March 16, 1pm AN BCRL CCRL MA PBRL PL

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Advanced 3D Modelling

Are you ready for more advanced 3D modelling? Learn to design multi-coloured objects. Discover how to create and print larger, multi-part projects. Ages 13+. E PBRL May 31 6:30 pm

Arduino Club

Tiny gadgets can do some pretty big things! Use our Arduinos to jump start your electronics projects. There’s an Arduino project for everyone – all skill levels welcome. Ages 11+. E PBRL Mar 1 | Apr 5 May 3 6:30 pm

Create with Carvey®

Transform design into 3D carving with our Carvey® machine. A new project will be featured each month.

Carvey® certification is included with participation. Ages 13+. E PBRL Mar 29 | Apr 26 May 24 6:30 pm

Get Certified!

Attend one workshop to learn 3D printer equipment basics and how to use software to create your project. Next, you can book time for staff to bring your project to life.

Ages 13+. E CCRL Mar 5 | Apr 9 May 7 7 pm PBRL Mar 8 | Apr 12 May 10 6:30 pm

Headshots for New Professionals

Create a good first impression with a professional-looking headshot for your online resume and social media presence. E CCRL Mar 19 | Mar 27 6 pm

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

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Let's Build a Video Game!

Beyond the basics: this three-hour workshop moves past block coding into writing real code (and building a small video game)! Bring your own laptop. Ages 10+. E BCRL May 27 1 pm

Make Your Own...

Anything! We’ll show you how to use the tools in our MAKE IT! space to finish those DIY projects! A new theme will be featured each week. E PBRL Tuesdays 7 pm Mar 27-Apr 17 | May 8-29

Podcast Collective

Join the conversation as we learn about podcasting technology, set-up, techniques and even record a mini podcast. After, use our CREATE IT! space to record your very own! Ages 13+. E CCRL Mar 29 | Apr 26 May 31 6 pm

Ready, Set, Code

Get a taste of what computer coding's all about! Use basic coding concepts to create small programs and solve puzzles in this one-hour workshop. For children 7+. E BCRL Apr 29 11 am

Robot Battle!

Want to build a robot? Here’s your chance! Work in teams to build a robot with LEGO® Mindstorms®, then see who has what it takes to win the robot battle! Ages 8–12. E PBRL Apr 7 1 pm

It! Create STEAM Club

Join us each week as we explore the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Ages 7+.

BCRL Tuesdays 7 pm MA Thursdays 7 pm

STEAM Coaches

Calling all committed makers and techies! Earn volunteer hours by assisting staff and customers in our creation spaces. Build your resume while perfecting your teaching and tech skills! Ages 14+. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

BCRL CCRL MA PBRL

Tech Tutorials

Get expert advice on recording, filming and editing. Led by a community expert, these in-depth workshops will teach you how to use the equipment and software in our Create It! space. Ages 15+. $97 per four sessions. E CCRL Apr 9, 16, 23 & 30 6 pm

Virtual Reality at the Library

Discover and explore virtual reality.

Together we assemble VR glasses, tour the virtual reality world, and you get to take the glasses home!

Ages 8–12. Limited to 15 participants.

Cost is $5. E WO Apr 21 2 pm

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Preschool programs 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 No program Mar 16, 30 BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am Thursdays 2 pm CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm Fridays 2 pm No program Mar 30 MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 11:30 am No program Apr 2, May 21

Countdown to Kindergarten

This ten-week session is designed to help prepare your little one for kindergarten.

Preschoolers enjoy an independent 30 minutes of stories, songs and hands-on activity stations. Caregivers must remain in the library. E AN Wednesdays 11 am Starts Apr 4 MA Wednesdays 10:30 am Starts Apr 4

Hop, Skip, Jump!

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

CCRL Tuesdays 2 pm DC Wednesdays 10:30 am

Musical Babies

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

For ages 0–12 months.

KL Wednesdays 2 pm Tickets available 30 minutes before at Service Desk.

MA Thursdays 1:30 pm

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 to 3 years with a parent or caregiver.

AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am CCRL Mondays 11:30 am No program Apr 2, May 21 KL Tuesdays 11 am MA Tuesdays 10:30 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 10:30 am Fridays 10:30 am No program Mar 30

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

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 | WO–Woodbridge Library

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Kids’ Book Club

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 Mar 6 6:30 pm When You Reach Me

by Rebecca Stead

Apr 3

6:30 pm

May 1

6:30 pm

Mar 29

6:30 pm

Apr 26

6:30 pm

May 31

6:30 pm

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Murder at Midnight by Avi

Children’s Childrens ’ program programss After School Hub

Join us for reading, activities, challenges and games! Learn about new books and share your favourites!

PL Tuesdays 4 pm Starts Mar 20

Chess Club

Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out!

DC Tuesdays 6:45 pm MA Fridays 4 pm No program Mar 30 WO Tuesdays 6:45 pm FR

Fun with French

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

BCRL Thursdays 7 pm CCRL Wednesdays 7 pm PBRL Mondays 7 pm No program Mar 12, Apr 2

PL

LEGO® Lab

Come experiment in our LEGO® lab.

Using LEGO® bricks as a tool, we’ll explore robotics, game building, creating comics and more.

DC Mondays 6:45 pm Starts Apr 9

Pokémon Day

Drop-in for an afternoon of poké-fun as we share our love of Pokémon!

We'll have Pokémon-related activities, scavenger hunts and more.

WO May 12 1 pm

Reading Buddies for Kids

Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7–11. Contact the Service Desk for deadlines.

BCRL WO

Celebrate Canadian Authors!

Celebrate Canadian Children's Book Week with a visit from a celebrated children's author!

DC

May 7

Andrew Larsen

PBRL May 11 FR

Vaughan Public Libraries

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

11:15 am 10:30 am

Diya Lim en français

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OCDaniel by Wesley King Matilda by Roald Dahl

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Kids' French Book Club Club de Lecture Junior

Read something new in French every month and then come tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games! For ages 9–14.

Tu aimes lire?! Lis un nouveau livre chaque mois, puis viens rencontrer les autres membres du club et nous dire ce que tu en penses! Jeux et activités en primes! Pour 9–14 ans.

CCRL Mar 1 6:30 pm

Wonderpark: Libertad par Fabrice Colin & Antoine Brivet

Apr 12

6:30 pm

May 10

6:30 pm

Mar 22

6:30 pm

Apr 19

6:30 pm

May 17

6:30 pm

Pikachu: Choisis Ton Camp! par Alex Polan

Peregrine et les enfants particuliers (bande dessinée) par Ransom Riggs & Cassandra Jean

PBRL

La traversée du temps par Ranmaru Kotone

Les contes de Beedle le barde par J.K. Rowling Tommy l'enfant-loup par Samuel Archibald

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family Storytime

Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes.

Fun for the whole family!

AN CCRL DC MA PBRL

Family programs Animals Around Us

Learn about pets and animals around us from an Animal Control Officer!

Get to know more about pet care, wild animals and how to be an advocate for animals.

MA Apr 28 1 pm

Boost Your Child's Brain Power Join Early Literacy Specialist Jill Javelosa-Alvarez in this workshop for busy parents. Jill will share tips to stimulate children's brain development in just 15 minutes a day! In-library supervision of children ages 3–5 by library staff is available for parents attending the session.

AN Apr 24 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.

BCRL Mar 18 | Apr 15 May 13 1:30 pm MA Mar 10, 24 | Apr 7, 21 May 5, 19 2 pm

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French Family Movie Films pour la Famille

Best way to learn French? Movies!

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

La meilleure façon d’apprendre le français? Des films! Projections en français avec des sous-titres en anglais pour que tous en profite!

MA Mar 26 | Apr 30 May 28 6:30 pm

Pokémon League

Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do after school, come play Pokémon TCG at the library! All ages are welcome.

CCRL Mar 8, 22 | Apr 5, 19 May 5, 17, 31 6 pm KL Mar 14, 28 | Apr 11, 25 May 9, 23 6 pm

Puppet Show Fun

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Just drop in!

MA May 12 11 am PL May 5 11 am

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Tuesdays 7 pm No program Apr 24 Wednesdays 7 pm Fridays 11:30 am No program Mar 30 Wednesdays 6:30 pm Thursdays 10:30 am Saturdays 11 am Mondays 6:30 pm No program Apr 2, May 21 Thursdays 11 am Tuesdays 7:00 pm Thursdays 6:45 pm

French Family Storytime Heure du conte en famille

The perfect intro to French!

Awesome stories and songs for everyone, all in French.

Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous, le tout en français!

CCRL Mar 17, 31 | Apr 14 May 12 11 am

Sensory Friendly Movie

We turn the lights up and the volume down! These inclusive family movie screenings are designed for children with special needs. For ages 12 and under and their families.

AN Saturdays 10:30 am Starts Apr 7, no program May 5

Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs A sensory storytime designed for children with special needs. For ages 4–8 and their families.

CCRL Mar 15 | Apr 21 May 26 10:30 am

MARCH APRIL MAY 2018

Teen Book Clubs

Teen programs Fashion Startup

Do you have a passion for fashion?

In celebration of Youth Week, we’ll help young fashionistas to build their portfolios and expand their interest in the fashion industry. E CCRL May 12 1 pm FR

Fun with French Volunteers

Parlez-vous français? Read, play games and interact with kids in French.

Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

BCRL CCRL PBRL

Hack Your Resume

Hack your resume with Seneca Employment Services to land that summer job. E DC Apr 10 4 pm

Reading Buddies Volunteers

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

AN

Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games and have fun.

Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online.

BCRL

7 pm

Apr 4

7 pm

May 2

7 pm

Mar 26

7 pm

Apr 30

7 pm

May 28

7 pm

An Abundance of Katherines

by John Green

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter. Admission is $60. For ages 11-15.

MA May 19 E 10 am

Mar 7

The Crystal Chronicles

by Alessia Dickson

PL

Finding Audrey

by Sophie Kinsella

Alanna: The First Adventure

by Tamora Pierce

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

All the Bright Places

by Jennifer Niven

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 | WO–Woodbridge Library

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French Literature Circle Cercle littéraire

Francophone or Francophile? All are welcome! Come discuss books, movies and music in French.

Francophone ou francophile? Tous sont bienvenus! Venez discuter en français des derniers livres, films ou chansons qui vous ont touché.

MA Mar 29 | Apr 26 May 24 6:30 pm

Author Richard Scrimger sharing his experiences during the Writers' Series at BCRL

Hindi Book Club

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

DC Mar 29 | May 31 6:30 pm

Adult programs BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club

Discuss books with other parents and caregivers while your baby eats, sleeps or plays. The library will provide a copy of the book.

CCRL Mar 29 2 pm The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion

Apr 26

2 pm

May 31

2 pm

Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher

The Woman in Cabin 10

by Ruth Ware

Chinese Book Club

Share your thoughts, ideas, and discuss books. The discussion will be held in Chinese. Contact the Service Desk for more information.

PL Mar 20 | Apr 17 May 15 10:30 am

Computer Tutor

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

AN BCRL CCRL DC PL WO

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Computer Tutor Volunteers

Hindi Kavi Sammelan

ESL Café

Laugh+Learn with the Downsizing Diva!

Join us for a free poetry event featuring a poetry reading in Hindi by local and global poets and writers. In partnership with Hindi Chetna.

WO May 19 1:30 pm

Share your computer skills with people who require either basic or advanced computer knowledge. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online. For ages 14+.

AN BCRL CCRL DC PL WO

Thinking about downsizing your home? Know someone who is?

Toronto's own Downsizing Diva Karen Shinn, a certified Move Manager is here to give you all the details in her signature laugh+learn seminar.

Newcomers and ESL learners are welcome to practice their English language skills in an informal environment with adult volunteers.

Program held in partnership with the Library Settlement Program (LSP) in York Region and Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR).

Contact the Service Desk to register and for more information.

DC Mar 4, 18 | Apr 15, 29 May 13, 27 1:30 pm

AN

10:15 am

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 No program Apr 2

Free Tax Clinics

A volunteer from our partners, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, will prepare your tax return for free! To be eligible, you must have a total household income of less than $30,000 without dependents and less than $40,000 with dependents.

Pre-register at the Service Desk starting Feb 20.

AN BCRL DC MA PBRL WO

May 5

FR

Let’s Go to the (French) Movies Great French movies with English subtitles for all to enjoy.

De superbes films en français avec sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir de tous.

BCRL Mar 14 | Apr 11 May 9 1:30 pm

MARCH APRIL MAY 2018

Adult Book Clubs

WRiTERS’ SERiES

Mingle with like-minded adults and have great conversations about a book chosen monthly. The library will provide a copy of the book.

Aspiring writers and book lovers are welcome to join and hear the wonderful stories behind our authors' latest works.

AN

Mar 28

7 pm

Apr 25

7 pm

May 30

7 pm

Mar 27

7 pm

Apr 24

7 pm

May 29

7 pm

CCRL Mar 13

7 pm

Apr 10

7 pm

May 8

7 pm

Mar 14

7 pm

Apr 11

7 pm

May 9

7 pm

Mar 26

7 pm

Apr 30

7 pm

May 28

7 pm

Award-winning author, Cordelia Strube, talks straight about her serendipitous—although often arduous—route to becoming a novelist, and the grit and savvy required to remain one in the 21st century.

Senior Social

Too stressed to study? Take a break and visit the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.

CCRL Apr 17 7 pm PBRL Apr 4 7 pm

Study Hall

Join us for a some fresh air and conversation as we go for a walk in good company. Contact the Service Desk or visit www.vaughanpl.info for more information.

KL Mar 20 | Apr 3, 17 May 1, 15, 29 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.

CCRL Mar 13 | Apr 10 May 8 2 pm PBRL Mar 28 | Apr 25 May 30 2 pm WO Mar 1 | Apr 5 May 3 2 pm

Deafening by Frances Itani

The In-Between World of Vikram Lall by M.J. Vassanji

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Walk and Talk

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Cat's Table

by Michael Ondaatje

PL

Writers' Workshop

Join amateur writers in overcoming the challenges of writing. Each session will focus on different elements of writing such as plot, character and prose style.

Perfect for discussion and feedback.

CCRL Mar 27 | Apr 24 May 29 7 pm

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

The Gathering by Anne Enright The Boys in the Boat

by Daniel James Brown

Visit the Therapy Dogs

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

WO Mar 15 | Apr 19 May 17 2 pm Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for university students who want to study alone or in small groups.

BCRL CCRL PBRL Apr 6–29 Mon–Thurs: 9 pm–12am Fri: 6pm–9 pm Sat–Sun: 5–9 pm

Plutocrats by Chrystia Freeland

BCRL

CCRL • May 27, 2 pm

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All by Jonas Jonasson

In the Shadow of the Banyan

by Vaddey Ratner

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg Life After Life

by Kate Atkinson

WO

Mount Pleasant by Don Gillmor The Marriage of Opposites

by Alice Hoffman The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion

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 | WO–Woodbridge Library

Vaughan Public Libraries

www.vaughanpl.info

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Recommended Reads

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

ADULT

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Little Fires Everywhere

Jesmyn Ward

Celeste Ng

Gail Honeyman

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Uncommon Type: Some Stories

Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery

Tom Hanks

Scott Kelly

Because You’ll Never Meet Me

100 Days Of Cake

TEEN

The Hate You Give Angie Thomas

Miles Morales: Spider-Man

The Book Of Dust Philip Pullman

Jason Reynolds

Shari Goldhagen

Leah Thomas

CHILDREN

Picture the Sky Barbara Reid

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race Chris Grabenstein

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What’sOn

I Am Bat

Innovation Nation

Morag Hood

David Johnston and Tom Jenkins

The Wolf, the Duck & the Mouse Mac Barnett

MARCH APRIL MAY 2018

Library Locations

905.653.READ(7323)

KING-VAUGHAN RD

KLEINBURG

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SUMMERIDGE DR

LANGSTAFF RD

THORNHILL CENTRE ST

ROVE RD

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KIPLING AV

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CHANCELLOR DR

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LANGSTAFF RD

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KEELE ST

WOODBRIDGE

JANE ST

PBRL

WOODBRIDGE AVE

PLEASANT RI

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RUTHERFORD RD

LANGSTAFF RD

DUFFERIN ST

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CCRL

MELVILLE

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MAPLE

WESTON RD

ISLINGTON AVE N

HUNTINGTON RD

MAJOR MACKENZIE DR

BCRL

407

DC

CLARK AVE

STEELES AVE W

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ANSLEY GROVE LIBRARY

DC

350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge L4L 5C9

Mon Closed; Tues–Thurs 10am–9pm;

Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

WO

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

CIVIC CENTRE RESOURCE LIBRARY

MA

PBRL

PIERRE BERTON RESOURCE LIBRARY

PL

900 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill L4J 8C1

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

DUFFERIN CLARK LIBRARY

10190 Keele Street, Maple L6A 1G3

PLEASANT RIDGE LIBRARY

300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill L4J 9B3

Mon–Thurs 10am– 9pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm

KLEINBURG LIBRARY

VV

10341 Islington Avenue North, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0

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

Vaughan Public Libraries

MAPLE LIBRARY

VELLORE VILLAGE LIBRARY

1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7

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Library items may be returned to any branch.

Return boxes are open 24/7.

www.vaughanpl.info

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UNWIND AND DESIGN

Unwind with a glass of wine and discover your inner Martha Stewart by learning how to personalize and monogram your own wine glass using technology in the MAKE IT! space. 19+ Tickets are $15. E

#LateNightVPL Pierre Berton Resource Library · Friday, March 23, 7 pm

Vaughan Book Arts Arts

Celebration

Books are beautiful! Explore letterpress, calligraphy, bookbinding and typewriters, along with repurposed books turned into quirky works of art. Take in a screening of the documentary, California Typewriter.

#BookArtVaughan Bathurst Clark Resource Library · Sunday, April 22, 1:30 – 4:30 pm

Escape Room CHALLENGE

Gather your smartest friends and test your wits in our challenging Escape Rooms. Can you escape the library? 18+. E

#LateNightVPL Civic Centre Resource Library · Saturday, May 5, 7 pm

Families that 'make' together... have fun

together! Bring the whole family for a night

of DIY projects, activities and more in our

MAKE IT! space.

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Pierre Berton Resource Library · Saturday, May 26, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

#VPLFamily