EXTREME BOOK SELLING

Mimico Branch Practically Giving Them Away!

Annual Book Sale
June 24, 11am - 4pm
47 Station Rd.

Magazines   10 cents
Paperbacks  25 cents
Hardcovers  50 cents
DVDs          $1.00

            Or

Fill a library Bag for just $5.00

You can't afford to miss the annual book sale at Mimico.
Browse through a fantastic selection of books, meet Dewey,
the library's own cuddly mascot. You can even do a little Salsa
dancing...

 

Fall Programs at Long Branch Library

Knitters Drop In
Would you like to share your love of  knitting?
Want to learn how to knit?
Bring own needles and yarn or use the yarn provided.
Ongoing starting 09/09/2010
Thursdays at 4:30-6 p.m. Adults, teens are welcome.
Sign up at the desk, call for more information 416-394-5320.

A Holistic Approach to Fat Loss
Date: 14/09/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Free interactive seminar by Oprae Piao, holistic coach and practitioner.
Come and learn 6 root causes of over weight, 10 holistic principles that help you lose body fat forever.
Register at the branch or by calling 416-394-5320.

Tea & Books
Dates: 30/09/2010; 28/10/2010; 25/11/2010
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Description: Join library staff to discuss new books and all time favourites. Light refreshments are served.

Book Club
Dates: 28/09/2010, 26/10/2010, 30/11/2010, 14/12/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Join in a monthly discussions on selected books. Call 416-394-5320 to join and to obtain more information.

Balance Blood Sugar with a Holistic Living
Date: 09/11/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Inability to regulate blood sugar level may be one of the reasons why you are not losing weight, especially belly fat. Come and learn what causes insulin spike, how to stabilize blood sugar with diet, lifestyle, exercise and stress management and start seeing more results. Free interactive seminar with wellness professional. Call 416-394-5320 to register.

Long Branch Library, 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M8V 1N6. 416-394-5320

Book Launch with Author Elizabeth J. Duncan at Alderwood Library

 

Alderwood Branch is pleased to host the launch of Canadian Award-Winning author Elizabeth J. Duncan's Second Mystery " A Brush With Death".

Please join us as we celebrate with the author. Elizabeth will be reading from her work and signing books.

Please call the Branch at 416-394-5310 for more information.

Monday July 26, 2010- 4-6 pm

Alderwood Library
2 Orianna Dr. Toronto ON M8W 4Y1
416-394-5310

July Events at the Long Branch Library

Join the TD Summer Reading Club: Destination Jungle

July 6, 2 p.m. - SRC Kick-off. Join us for stories, riddles, prizes. Ages 6+

July 13, 2 p.m. - The Fossil Guy, Bob O'Donnell, shows lots of fossils to see and touch. Limited to first 30 kids. Ages 6+.

July 20, 2 p.m. - Puppet Show: Where the Wild Things Are. Ages 4+

July 27, 2 p.m. - Cool off with a cool movie. Ages 6+.

July 28, 2 p.m. - Articulate Workshop with Lakeshore Arts. Ages 6+. Free tickets 30 min before the program.

August 3, 2 p.m. - Bingo. Come in out of the sun and have some fun. Prizes. Ages 6+.

August 10, 2 p.m. - Summer Reading Club Party. Celebrate with Music with Brian. All ages.

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Preschool Drop-in

Thursdays at 2 p.m. July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5 & 12. Groups please call ahead to book.

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Word Out - Summer Reading for Teens

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4.

Come to the library to get new books to read, share your favourite reads and make new friends. Make & upload video reviews of books, read down your fines, suggest program ideas.

Snacks, weekly prizes, new books.

Ages 13+

Long Branch
3500 Lake Shore Blvd West.
Toronto, ON M8W 1N6
T: 416-394-5320

May at the Brentwood Library

The De Havilland Mosquito

Thursday, May 6, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Keith Hyde, aviation historian, discusses the production of the De Havilland Mosquito in Downsview during World War 2. Mr. Hyde is a regular tour guide at the Canadian Air and Space Museum at Downsview and a member of the Canadian Aviation Heritage Society. Pre-register.


Movies - Not Just for Seniors

Wednesday, May 19, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for an enjoyable afternoon at the movies. Call the branch for details.

Book Club

Thursday, May 27,7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 4, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Favourite stories, finger plays, songs and verses for children and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, April 20 - May 25, 10:30 - 11:00 am

Register in person on Tuesday, April 13 @ 10:30 am
First-time registrants will be given priority on a first-come basis.
Repeaters will be accommodated space permitting.

May at the Long Branch Library

Celebrate Mother's Day by Making a Bracelet and Matching Earings for Your Mother

Friday, May 7,4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Make a beautiful gift for your Mother just in time for Mother's Day. This Beading Workshop is free. All supplies are included. Ages 11+

Register at the information desk. Space is limited.

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Long Branch Historical Society presents...

Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Trees of Ontario.

Ontario Heritage Tree Program speaker Fran Moscall talks about recognizing Heritage Trees across the province.

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Book Club

Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. To join call 416-394-5320.

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Meal & Menu Planning on a Budget for Seniors

Thursday, June 17, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn how to create a weekly meal plan, collect recipes, find out about nutrition and cooking on a budget.

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Gigantic Booksale at the Long Branch Library

Thursday, June 24 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Paperbacks, magazines, children's books and much more

All proceeds from the sale of withdrawn materials support Toronto Public Library

Long Branch Library
3500 Lake Shore Blvd West
Toronto, ON M8W 1N6
416-394-5320

Programs at Brentwood

Movies Not Just For Seniors

Wednesday, April 21 t 3 pm

Join us for an enjoyable film. Call branch for details.

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Digital Camera and Photography Basics

Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

David Silveira shows you how to take better pictures with your digital camera. The topics covered include camera settings, different camera modes, storage and printing options. Registration required.

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Book Club

Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 30 at 2 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Fifth Business by Robertson Davis.

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The De Havilland Mosquito

Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.

Keith Hyde, aviation historian discusses the production of the De Havilland Mosquito in Downsview during World War 2. Mr. Hyde is a regular tour guide at the Canadian Air and Space Museum at Downsview and a member of the Canadian Aviation Heritage Society. Please pre-register at the library.

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Mother Daughter Book Club

Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

Featured book is The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, April 20, 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 at 10:30.

Pre-register at the library

Brentwood Library
36 Brentwood Rd. North
Toronto, ON M8X 2B5
416-394-5240

Spring Programs at the Long Branch Library

Gardening with Native Plants

Get tips from Colleen Cirillo from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and watch your garden grow.

Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

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Meet Maureen Jennings, a British-born Canadian writer who is the author of a series of historical mysteries set in Victorian Toronto featuring detective William Murdoch.

Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.

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Book Club

Join in the discussion of Maureen Jennings murder mystery Except the Dying.

Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

New members welcome. Please call the branch for details

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Tea & Books

Join library staff to discuss new books or timely favourites. Light refreshments served.

Thursday, April 29 at 2 p.m.

Long Branch Library
3500 Lake Shore Blvd West
Toronto, ON M8W 1N6
416-394-5320

Programs at Brentwood Library

February Highlights

Tues, February 2, Babytime Registration 2 p.m.
Tues, February 9, Preschool Time Registration 2 p.m.
Wed, February 10, Toddler Time Registration 10:30 a.m.
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Thu, February 4 at 2 p.m. Word Basics. Please pre-register.

Thu, February 11 at 2 p.m. Web Basics II. Please pre-register.

Thu, February 11 at 7 p.m. Bust That Clutter. Please pre-register.

Sat, February 13 at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Movies. Call for more information.

Sat, February 20 at 2 p.m. Mother/Daughter Book Club. Pre-register.

Tues, February 23 at 7 p.m. Family Time: Frolicks Puppet Theatre. Get free tickets at the library.

Wed, February 24 at 3 p.m. Not Just for Seniors, Film. Drop in.
No registration required. Refreshments. Call for more information.

Brentwood Book Club

Thurs, February 25 at 7 p.m.
Fri, February 26 at 2 p.m.

The Outlander by Gil Adamson

All programs held at Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North, Toronto, ON M8X 2B5. 416-394-5240.

Authors at the Long Branch Library

Meet Terry Fallis, author of The Best Laid Plans - winner of the 2008 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor, the first self-published nover ever honoured with this venerable literary award.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

7:00-8:00 PM

Please register at the information desk.

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Long Branch Library
3500 Lakeshore Blvd. West.
Toronto ON M8W 1N6

416-394-5320