Ontario Public Library Week 2009
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OPLW Events Around the Province
Sunday, October 18 - 2:30 p.m. - REPTILE MAN
Join us in the Main Library Auditorium as we kick off Ontario Public Library week with a crowd favourite. Who knew people liked snakes so much! Come and check out Reptile Man’s snakes, bearded dragons and other creepy creatures. The event is free, but tickets are required. Pick up your tickets at the Information Desk at either library location.
HOMEWORK HELP - Discover how your library can help you with your homework. The Centre is open Mondays to Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to help students in grades 3 to 8. Laurier Students for Literacy are on hand to provide drop-in homework support.
Thursday, October 22 - 10:30 a.m. DROP IN FAMILY STORY TIME
Something special for Ontario Public Library Week. Bring your little one and enjoy stories in many languages - celebrate Ontario Public Library and our rich culture. JUST DROP IN
Friday, October 23 - 10:30 a.m. PUPPET SHOW
Our puppet friends are back! Join us in the Main Library Auditorium and help celebrate Ontario Library Week with our silly friends. Laughs and giggles are guaranteed.
Saturday, October 24: SUPER SATURDAY, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (ages 6-9)
Join us as we celebrate the release of the movie inspired by this classic tale of mischief and childhood wonder. Come and share in the fun! JUST DROP IN. (space for 20)
DISCOVER A PROGRAM
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Main Library:
ANCESTRY.COM LIBRARY EDITION: ADVANCED SEARCH TECHNIQUES
Are you working on your family tree and need some extra help? Join us in the Computer Lab on the third floor of the Main Library for some great hands-on training in advanced search techniques on Ancestry.com library edition. Registration is required. ONLY 9 SPACES AVAILABLE.
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium:
CELEBRATE TEEN READ WEEK AND “READ BEYOND REALITY
Not only is it Ontario Public Library week, it’s also Teen Read Week. We’ll be playing "beyond reality" games and watching an out of this world movie. Come peruse the book and manga displays and enjoy the free snacks. Don’t forget to check out the Teen Zone @ the Main Library we’ve got the hottest new series books, new graphic novels and great cds.
ENTER A CONTEST
BUNCH OF MUNSCH CONTEST - Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week and rewrite the last page of your favourite Munsch story. Every child who enters will receive a free bookmark. Visit the website for the entry form and contest details. Deadline for entries is Sunday, October 25, 2009. 125th ANNIVERSARY TOP TEN FAVOURITE BOOKS CONTEST – Let us know your top ten favourite books of all time. Visit us online to submit your picks. Well announce our reading list in December 2009. One lucky winner will be drawn from all of the entries received for our grand prize – A SONY READER – the new generation of digital book!
THE 125 CHECK OUT CHALLENGE - Here’s an easy one. All you have to do is - well, borrow materials. That’s right just read, listen to some fabulous music or watch a great movie. So hold on to your check out receipts. Simply show us that you’ve checked out 125 items or more (from October 1 to December 31, 2009) and a brand new library book bag is yours - FOR FREE. Come and discover what your library has to offer during Ontario Public Library Week and all throughout the year.
Public Library Week events can be found here: www.bpl.on.ca/whatsnew/publiclibraryweek.htm
October 19th, 2009 from 7 to 8pm - "Ventriloquist Sue Van Duynhoven"
Event location: Chatham Library A fun family program for all ages.
Get ready for audience interaction! Sue Van Duynhoven's lively, upbeat show is full of humour, singing, and fun! Ventriloquial magic brings puppet "stars" alive! Pre-Registration is required Cost $1 per person. Please call 519.354.2940
Monday October 19th 2pm to 3pm and Thursday October 22nd 2 pm to 3pm.
"In House Database Training"
Join our own Local History Librarian Breanne Sloan as she demonstrates how easy it is to search for your ancestors using CKPL’s new in house database Ancestry Library Edition. Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogy research tool containing data from census records; military records; court, land, and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. Pre-registration is required space is limited to 7 participants per session.
October 20, 2009 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm - "Let's Get Organized"
Library location: Wallaceburg Public Library
October 21, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm - "Let's Get Organized"
Library location: Chatham Public Library
Organizing your Home or Office with Shelley Bresett. This home/ office organization workshop will provide an overview on the steps needed to help people de-clutter. Presenting tips and tricks for organizing your kitchen, bathroom , basement, home office etc. Ms. Bresett also specializes in home staging,she has some ideas that can help you to sell your home faster.
Take care of it today - enjoy tomorrow. Pre-registration required.
Wednesday October 21, 2009 - "Open House"
Join us, we will be unveiling of the new security system, introducing our new AskOn service, announcing the winners of the "I LOVE DRYDEN" contest. As well announcments will be made on the beginning of the community scan in preparation for Strategic Planning.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - "New Service Intros"
Overdrive introduction and instruction session for patrons.
October 18-24, 2009 - "Tune in to CKDR.net"
Listen to our Board members read excerpts from exciting new bestsellers on CKDR.net (approx. 4 spots per day).
Tune in to: http://ckdr.net/
Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, 2009 from 10am to 3pm - "Giant Book Sale"
Event location: Leisureplex on Municipal Drive in Fort Erie.
Giant Book Sale to benefit FEPL's Teen Programs and the Kinsmen PoolTogether Campaign (to keep the community pool next door to the Centennial Branch of the Library open) For all ages; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, October 17 from 2pm to 4pm - "Drop In Craft Table"
Event locaton: Centennial Branch. Ages 4 to 12; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
October 18, 2009 - 1pm to 4pm "Sundaes on Sunday promotion"
Event location: Centennial Branch
On our first Sunday afternoon opening of the season, the first 50 patrons who visit the Centennial Branch of the Library between 1pm and 4pm will receive a free ice cream sundae.
October 21, 2009 - 7pm - "Visiting author Mary Jane Maffini"
Event location: Centennial Branch Author Mary Jane Maffini will be our guest for a reading, conversation and book sales and signing.
October 22 at 6pm (Crystal Ridge Branch) and
October 24 at 2pm (Centennial Branch)
(two showings) "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"
"Food for Fines" - all week long at all branches--fine amnesty for all overdue items returned with a donation to the local food pantry.
All pre-school programs (Babytimes for 6 - 24 months, Tales for Twos, and Storyhour for 3-5 year olds) begin during Public Library Week. Check local branches for days and times.
Library Week Gift Basket - a prize draw for all ages.
Visit the library website, www.forterie.library.on.ca for details on all great Public Library Week events!
October 23, 2009 - "One Book One Community"
Georgina’s finale of One Book One Community "It’s a Mystery Georgina!" which features mysteries by Louise Penny. Louise Penny will be at the Keswick Branch the evening of October 23rd for an author reading/reception. Drop by!
October 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m. - "An Evening with Authors"
Join us as we host an evening with Kelley Armstrong, author of Bitten and Edo Van Belkom, award winning horror, science fiction and fantasy author. Event will be held at the Lincoln Centre - 4361 Central Ave., Beamsville, ON
Tickets are $10.00 and are available at both Lincoln Public Library locations - Fleming Library, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville and Moses F. Rittenhouse Library, 4080 John Charles Blvd., Vineland. Proceeds to the Lincoln Public Library Building Fund
October 13 to 24 - "Celebrate the Reader"
In honour of this event we have book displays focused on leisure reading materials and encourage customers to add their own favourites. Check out an item from the display and you could win a ballot for a draw prize.
October 17 to 25 - "Celebrity Check Out"
Local celebrities will take on the role as honourary employees and sign your materials out for you!
October 17 - "Open House"
Drop by and enjoy the entertainment and light refreshments offered.
October 20 and 22 - "Library Shorts"
Enjoy 10-minute plays written by local playwrights about the Library performed in the Library
October 21 - "Collection launch"
Join us as we launch of the Contemporary London Authors Collection at the Central Library.
October 23-25 - "Friends of the Library Book Sale"
To be held at the Special Events Building, Western Fairgrounds.
During Ontario Public Library Week the Newmarket Public Library will encourage voting in the Evergreen Reading Awards Program by marking the program with a display and further promote the bookmarks created in house with the 10 titles listed. We will also set up a laptop at the circulation desk for those who would like to vote online. Ballots will allow those who are not computer savvy to have input. These will later be inputted by library staff. Later, when the winner is announced we will be sure to share this information with our patrons. Further details can be found on their website
Niagara Falls Public Library is celebrating Ontario Public Library Week with a scavenger hunt contest to test your knowledge of your local Library. This year’s province wide theme is "yours to discover". If you’re one of our regular patrons, here’s your opportunity to show off what you know about the Library. If you haven’t visited us recently, this is a great chance to stop by, learn about our services and possibly win a prize! Prizes include complimentary passes for a family of four to Niagara Parks attractions and heritage sites, as well as copies of the CD-ROM "Images of a Century: Niagara Falls, Canada 1904-2004". Discover your library and discover Niagara Falls! Visit any of the four Niagara Falls Public Library locations to pick up your scavenger hunt ballot - each Branch is hosting a separate draw. The prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of Public Library Week.
Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m. - "Magic Show"
Event location: Listowel District Secondary School Gym
A fun filled MAGIC SHOW that combines magic, storytelling and puppetry with lots of audience participation. Laughs and fun for the whole family! Lunch for sale 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Meet and Greet with Magician Ian Crawford after the Magic Show.
Tickets $20.00 per family; $5.00 per person at any Branch of the Library. Advance purchase recommended.
Presented by the Friends of North Perth Public Library
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. - "What the Thunder Said: Reflections of a Canadian Officer in Kandahar"
Event location: Theatre 3/11 Main Street East, Listowel.
Join Lieutenant-Colonel John Conrad, former Listowel resident, sharing his story as chronicled in "What the Thunder Said: Reflections of a Canadian Officer in Kandahar". Wine and Cheese Reception to follow.
Purchase and have autographed: "What the Thunder Said"
Tickets $10.00 at any Branch of the North Perth Public Library (Pre-sale only)
Presented by the Friends of North Perth Public Library .
Sunday, October 18, 2009, All Branches - "Customer Appreciation Day"
Join us for FREE Starbucks coffee, juice and cookies. We'll also be offering a $10 fine amnesty on returned items and free Panago pizza coupons for the first 25 customers.
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:00am - "Every Child Ready To Read First Concert with Chris McKhool "
Event location: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Free, tickets available at all branches in September.
Join award-winning Canadian children’s performer Chris McKhool for this FREE preschooler concert! With interactive songs and lots of cool instruments, this concert is designed to get everyone singing and dancing. You’ll be having so much fun, you’ll forget that you’re helping your preschooler develop his or her early literacy skills! Generously sponsored by TD Bank.
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:00pm - " An Evening with Bryan Baeumler "
Event location: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Ticket cost $5.00. Available at all branches in September
"DIY-ing" has never been hotter, but what should you know before you tackle that home renovation project? Join Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Disaster DIY and President & CEO of Baeumler Quality Construction, as he shares his passion for building and renovation.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:00-4:00pm - "Cartooning Workshop with Kevin Sylvester"
Event location: Central Branch Auditorium
Join Kevin Sylvester, cartoonist, illustrator and author, as he teaches you the tricks every cartoonist needs to know. Get quick tips on character drawing and find out the short cuts you can use to improve your cartoons. He'll also discuss how to become an illustrator and demonstrate exactly what illustrating a book involves.
October 19, 2009 from 10am to 12 noon - "Coffee Morning"
Event location: Beaverbrook
Drop in and enjoy a cup of coffee and treats.
October 23, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm - "Afternoon Tea"
Event location: Beaverbrook
Drop in and enjoy a cup of tea and treats.
October 19-23, 2009 from 12 noon to 1pm - "Small Business Week Speaker Series"
Event location: Main Library
October 21, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm - "Public information session for the new Greely branch"
Event location: Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive
October 22, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm - "DVD launch"
Event location: Greenboro
The Ottawa Community Coalition for literacy, the Ottawa Deaf Centre and OPL will launch Getting to Know the Library in ASL (American Sign Language). The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities funded the project.
October 22, 2009 at 7pm - "Kids’ Lit Gala"
Event location: Nepean Centrepointe, The Chamber
Local authors and illustrators share their craft with kids of all ages.
October 23, 2009 at 10am - "Groundbreaking ceremony"
Event location: Tallwood Drive between Meridian Place and Woodroffe Avenue
Mayor O’Brien, the Honourable Jim Watson, City Councillors and dignitaries will attend the City of Ottawa Archives and OPL Materials Distribution Centre groundbreaking.
October 24, 2009 from 10am to 5pm - "Cumberland's Anniversary Celebration"
Event location: Cumberland
A family event will take place to mark Cumberland's 10 years of community service.
October 17th, 2009 - 11am and 2pm - "Free movies for kids and teens"
October 19, 2009 - 7pm "Daphne Svenningson presents..."
Renowned photographer and world traveler Daphne Svenningson presents a slide show of Dubai and The Emirates. This event is also a Friends of the Library fundraiser.
October 24, 2009 at 2pm - "Tour of the Universe"
Author and astronomer Terence Dickinson presents A Tour of the Universe, Ride Port Hope transit buses for free during OPLW, courtesy of Port Hope Public Library and the Municipality of Port Hope.
October 20, 2009 - "Working with the Creative Spirit"
This is an adult event. Barry Dempster is Richmond Hill Public Library's Writer-in-Residence this fall.He will be giving this workshop for writers in all genres and of all experience levels.
October 21, 2009 - "Meet Illustrator Bill Slavin"
This event is for children. Mr. Slavin is going to explain the creative process behind his works for 8-year olds.
Both programs have been possible with help from Canada Council for the Arts!
Saturday, October 24 : 10:30 to 11:30 am
"Brunch with children's author and illustrator CRYSTAL BESHARA"
Event location: Russell Branch Library Children 3 to 8 years old and their family.
Continental breakfast served starting at 10 a.m - Cost : $3
Please register in advance so we know the exact number of participants.
I wish to register now!
le samedi 24 octobre : 10h30 à 11h30
"Déjeuner familial avec l'auteure jeunesse franco-ontarienne Lise-Anne Pilon-Delorme"
Succursale Embrun. Enfants de 5 à 8 ans et leur famille.
Déjeuner continental servi dès 10h. Tirage de nombreux prix de présence. Coût : 3 $
SVP vous inscrire à l'avance afin que nous sachions le nombre exact de participants.
Je m'inscris maintenant!
Friday, October 23, 2009 - LIVING Library take out your prejudice!
As part of Library Week, October 18-24, 2009, the St. Marys Public Library has organized a LIVING Library Event. A group of volunteers will become "living books" for the event. Each book represents a different label, stereotype or prejudice. Individuals and class groups can borrow a "book" from the LIVING Library and speak with them for 30 minutes.
Some of the books available through the LIVING Library:
All Together In One Place: a first hand account of communal living.
Creating the Outdoor Stage: a Stratford Festival Theatre Gardener
How I Died: a brain injury survivor
Overqualified: a Mexican immigrant looks for employment
The Flawed Farm: an animal rights advocate living in a farm community plus many more...
Learn more about a specific career or listen to how an event changed someone’s life. Interview someone about what it means to be thought of as different.
Borrow a LIVING book for a truly interactive reading experience!
In the LIVING Library the books are actually people; people who face labels and/or prejudice in our society. In the LIVING Library you can take out your own worst prejudice - choose from our catalogue!
For a complete list of books visit either your school Library or St. Marys Public Library. Reserve a book for you or your class.
"Tay Idol" a singing/talent show will run during the week. There are three trials (one in each branch) and the grand-finale will be on Saturday at the end of Library Week. Drop by if you are in the area!
Terrace Bay Public Library is celebrating OPLW with a number of events throughout the week. Join us at our open house where the design will be revealed for our new library at this event we will also be naming our adult and child patrons of the year. Our week continues with Elementary school class visits with presentations from the OPP on Internet safety and the introduction of "AskON" a new virtual reference library service. Puppet shows will be held for younger children.
Join us for demonstrations of our new downloadable audiobooks service, OVERDRIVE and the great new databases from Knowledge Ontario. Don’t forget to participate in our very popular annual "guess the weight of the pumpkin" contest! Door prizes will abound. It will be a jam-packed week of celebrating the library and all that we have to offer!
October 19, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. - "Puppet Show: Jeb Scarecrow’s Pumpkin Patch" (all ages)
Event location: Mary J.L. Black Library October 19, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. - "Baby Bumblebees" Event location: Waverley Auditorium A drop in storytime for babies (up to 18 months) and their caregiver.
October 19, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. - "Novel Lunch Bunch"
Event location: Mary J.L. Black Auditorium
Bring your lunch and join in. Share your favourite titles and learn about new books you may want to read.
Tuesday, October 20 - "Customer Appreciation Day"
Event location: All Thunder Bay PL branch locations
Join us Tuesday as we appreciate you, our users! Each Library location will be offering refreshments, cake and attendance prizes! Join in the fun!
"Writers’ Nights at the Library"
Presented by the Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop (NOWW). For membership information call Erin at 768-1701. Readings/workshops are free and open to the public.
October 20 at 7 p.m. - "The Poetry Garden Reading"
Event location: Brodie Fireside Reading Room
Enjoy sweet young buds and flowers in full literary bloom, entwined with a surprise poetic twist.
Open Mic: Original Poems on Floral Themes (one each).
October 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. - "Beginning with Books"
Event location: Brodie Story Hour Room
Drop in storytimes for children and a caregiver.
October 21, 200 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - "Wii @ Your Library"
Event location: Brodie Library
Drop in to play Wii.
October 21, 2009 at 7pm - "Cloud Nine by Caryl Churchill"
Event location: Brodie Fireside Reading Room
A play that looks at racial and sexual identities. Cambrian Play Reading Series.
October 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. - "Books for Babies"
Event location: Brodie Story Hour Room
A drop in storytime for babies (up to 18 months) and their caregiver.
October 22, 2009 at 7pm - "The Medicine Wheel and Sacred Medicines"
Event location: Waverley Auditorium
Join Theresa Magiskan of Anishnawbe-Mushkiki as she explains traditional healing methods of First Nations cultures.
October 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. - "Watercolours" - Inside the Artist’s Studio: 55 Plus Creative Sampler
Event location: Brodie Fireside Reading Room Is this the year to learn a new skill? Sign up for our creative sampler - a chance to learn about a new craft before signing up for a course. Meet the instructors, see examples of the craft and learn about the process of creating. For more information, call Nancy at 684-2403 or Roberta at 624-4206.
October 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. - "Hallowe'en Scene"
Event location: Waverley Resource Library
Come and listen to some fun Hallowe’en stories. (all ages)
October 24, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. - "Puppet Show: Old Black Witch!" (all ages)
Event location: Brodie Resource Library
October 24, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. - "Ghastly Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls!"
Event location: Mary J.L. Black Library Hallowe’en stories and craft. (ages 5+)*
For more detailes on the above events visit the Thunder Bay Public Libary's website.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 pm - "Urban Love Stories"
Event location: Albion Branch, 1515 Albion Road
Kimani Romance is a series from Harlequin featuring African American love stories filled with drama and passion. Kayla Perrin comes to the library to help young writers find their romantic voice.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 4 pm - "Readers Theatre"
Event location: Albion Branch - 1515 Albion Road
Bring out the actor in you. Children ages 8-12 are invited to perform humorous skits from Sideways Stories and other great stories. Register at the children's desk.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm - "Business Idea Tester"
Event location: Barbara Frum Branch, 20 Covington Road, 3rd Floor, Room B
Do you dream of launching a business or product, but aren't sure whether or not your idea will fly? Don't know where to start in writing a business plan? Business consultant Carla Longhorst discusses how to evaluate an idea's feasibility and take the next steps toward launching a business.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1-3:30 pm - "Memoir Writing for Seniors"
Event location: Cliffcrest Branch, 3017 Kingston Road
Interested in memoir writing? Come and share, discuss and write your memoirs.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-4:30 pm - "Phoenix Poets Workshop"
Event location: College/Shaw Branch, 766 College Street
Longest running poets group in Toronto. Bring copies of one poem for constructive critique. Hear other poets read their work. All ages.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 pm - "Local Author Reading - Humour"
Event location: Deer Park Branch, 40 St. Clair Avenue East
The Best Laid Plans, Terry Fallis's debut novel about the foibles of federal politics, won the 2008 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. Register in person or call 416-393-7657.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 pm - "Meet author Lorne Miller "
Event location: Don Mills Branch, 888 Lawrence Avenue East
Join Lorne Miller, author of Don Mills: A Community Memoir, as he offers insight about Canada's first planned community. A slide-show accompanies the book talk. Refreshments served.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 pm - "Black Creek Pioneer Village at the Library" (Children)
Event location: Jane Sheppard Branch, 1906 Sheppard Avenue West
A Museum + Arts Pass program.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7-8 pm - "Understanding and Appreciating Wine"
Event location: Morningside Branch, 4279 Lawrence Avenue East
The Wine Coaches Richard Kitowski and Jocelyn Klemm are the authors of, Clueless About Wine, and give a talk about understanding wine. Call 416-396-8881 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 pm - "Anime Night"
Event location: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Auditorium
Join us to view films that showcase the art of Japanese animation. Age 13 and up. Light refreshments provided.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 pm - "The eh List Author Series"
Event location: Northern District Branch, 40 Orchard View Blvd.
Ken McGoogan, Race to the Polar Sea: The Heroic Adventures of Elisha Kent Kane
Friday, Oct. 23, 4-5 pm - "Gamez Time" (Teens)
Event location: S. Walter Stewart Branch, 170 Memorial Park Avenue
Bring your Game face for our DDR Challenge, The Ultimate Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360 showdown! Call 416-396-3975 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-7:30 pm - "Memory Collage"
Event location: Spadina Road Branch, 10 Spadina Road
Create beautiful works of art by personalizing your memories through fibre collage. Combine laytered and stitched fabrics with digital images of your friends, pets and special places.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 pm - "The Eh List Author Series"
Event location: Taylor Memorial Branch, 1440 Kingston Road
Martha Baillie, The Incident Report
Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:30 pm - "The eh List Author Series"
Event location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
Robert Rotenberg, Old City Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 21 - 7-8:30 pm - "Rock 'n' Roll, with Jack Grinhaus"
Event location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium
On Stage: Performing Arts Lectures. Soulpepper Theatre Company and The Canadian Stage Company present an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at four of their upcoming productions, with time for questions.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2-4 pm - "Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage"
Event location: Toronto Refernce Library, 789 Yonge Street, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium
Author Ron Brown takes you on a photographic journey of once-thriving Ontario towns and villages. They are "ghosts" of their former greatness and their images evoke their lost legacies.
Tuesday, October 20, 7 p.m. - "Star Talks at the Salon"
Event location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Bram and Bluma Appel Salon
World renowned architect Jack Diamond in conversation with Toronto Star writer David Olive
Thursday, October 22, 6.30 p.m. - "The Writer’s Room - Antony Beevor"
Event location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, The Appel Salon
Award winning journalist and author Ian Brown in conversation with best selling military historian and novelist Antony Beevor. The author of Stalingrad and the Battle for Spain turns his attention to D-Day. This program will be taped for broadcast on Bravo TV.
For more events happening at the Toronto Public Library, please visit their website.
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) celebrates Ontario Public Library Week by offering many great programs and fun-filled activities for teens, October 18 to 24. Highlights for Ontario Public Library Week, which coincides with Teen Read Week this year, include Vaughan Public Libraries’ 20th Annual Early Harvest Competition Awards Reception, A Murder Mystery after Dark Costume Party for teens, and a Teen Fashion Swap Party! VPL’s 20th Annual Early Harvest Reception will be held on October 21, at The City Playhouse Theatre to celebrate the achievements of teen artists in Vaughan, in the categories of writing, photography, painting and sketching. Early Harvest is VPL’s annual flagship event providing teens in the City of Vaughan with an opportunity to share their creativity, knowledge, and artistic talent with their peers and the community.
Vaughan Public Libraries is one of several library systems participating in The Ontario Library Association’s Evergreen Award program during Ontario Public Library Week. The Evergreen award, presented to a living Canadian author for a work of fiction or non-fiction, is chosen by readers from across Ontario. Adult customers are welcome to take part by voting for their favorite book from among 10 nominated titles during Ontario Public Library Week. For more information, please check out the program listings below, call 905-653-READ (7323) or visit www.vaughanpl.info.
PROGRAM LISTINGS
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 6pm to 9pm - "Murder Mystery After Dark Costume Party"
Event location: Pierre Berton Resource Library - 4921 Rutherford Rd.
Will you be a victim or the murderer? Come dressed in character and get locked in the library after-hours, as you investigate hidden secrets and deadly clues to try to solve whodunnit! Revel in the mystery as our guests mingle, eat snacks and have fun with other players as they scheme and backstab. Character descriptions will be available upon registration. For ages 13 to 18. Admission is $2.00. Please pre-register at the Welcome Desk.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 10am to 12pm - "Teen Fashion Swap Party"
Event location: Ansley Grove Library - 350 Ansley Grove Rd.
If you have some great clothes in your closet that you are done with, why not trade them in at the Library’s first ever fashion swap party. Please ensure that all clothing has been washed. For ages 14 -18. Please pre-register at the Information Desk.
For more information contact: Elaine Barr (905) 653 - READ (7323) ext. 4108
Arielle Zomer (905) 653 - READ (7323) ext. 4146
WPL is going country in October! Participate in our unique fundraiser "Country Musicians Rock and Read for Kids" for children’s and family literacy happening at Waterloo Public Library. For more information visit: http://waterloopubliclibrary.wordpress.com/
Visit us on Twitter (Search: WaterlooLibrary) and Facebook (Search Groups: Country Musicians Rock and Read for Kids)
Over 75 of country music’s biggest stars in Canada and the US have shared the titles of their favourite books with WPL and have also donated autographed CDs, photos, t-shirts and more for a fundraising auction. The auction begins on www.ebay.ca on October 19 and wraps up on October 24 at 4:00pm. There will also be a special live auction at the Main Library on October 24 of select items. The list of recommended reads will be released that week as well.
If you would like more information please contact Sandi Hall shall@wpl.ca , Publicity, Promotions and Webmaster, Waterloo Public Library. Waterloo Public Library is really looking forward to October rolling around!
Welland Public Library have a number of events planned which include the launch of a new service and the demonstration of online databases.
Monday October 19 from 2:30 to 3:30. The Library will officially launch Overdrive Downloadable Audio Books
This is a collection of audio books which allows direct transfer from the Library’s website to iPods, Zune and almost all MPS players. Come and learn how to search download and listen to over 3,000 titles.
Wednesday October 21 between 2:30 and 3:30 - Demonstration of the new Genealogy Research Database Ancestry
This genealogy research toll includes census, military records, court, land and probate information, vital and church records, and passenger lists. It covers Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and some European sources. Please call and register for this demonstration.
Throughout the week we will be holding a famous first line contest. Enter as many times as you like to win a prize.
During Ontario Public Library Week we will waiver overdue fines in our FOOD FOR FINES campaign. If users bring in a non-perishable food item to support the local food banks overdue fines will be forgiven for the items they return during the week. This does not apply to previously billed items.
Celebrate Ontario Public Libraries at the Welland Public Library For more information contact the library at: 904-734-6210, ext. 2521
Monday, October 19th there will be a "PJ Storytime" at the library for children. For adults, we will have a movie night, beginning with a clip from "Hollywood Librarian", followed by the feature film, "Party Girl".
Ongoing through the week will be our "annual puzzles to challenge the brains of all ages".
The Library Board will honour a "Family of the Year".
"Author Janet Wilson" will visit our library and surrounding schools will bring classes for her presentation.
"Food for Fines" will be offered for all materials currently overdue.
For more details on the above events at Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library please visit their website.
Tuesday, October 20 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. "Coffee Morning"
Wednesday, October 21 6:00 p.m. - "Open House"
Thursday, October 23 from 2 to 4pm - "Afternoon Tea"
"In House Database Training"
Call to register one-on-one session 859-2692