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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.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies @BR

Saturday, January 16th at 2 pm.

Come for a visit and enjoy a children's animated feature film. 

Call Brentwood at 416-394-5240 for details.

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

Brentwood December Events

Ornament Decorating Workshop

Wednesday, December 2 at 2:00 pm

Pre-register at the Brentwood Library

Jingle Bell Time

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 7:45 p.m.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with well-loved songs and music. Song sheets with lyrics will be provided along with hand-held instruments for everyone to participate. All ages welcome. Free tickets available.
Program Room

Christmas Open House

Saturday, December 12 at 2-4 p.m.

Join us for refreshments at the Brentwood Library
 
Teen Movie Night.

Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 p.m.

Stop by and enjoy at free movie at the library. Call 416-394-5240 for details.
Program Room
 
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Take a break from shopping and enjoy a family friendly Christmas comedy classic.  Rated PG.  For ages 5 and up. Call 416-394-5240 for details.

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

Upcoming Programs at Brentwood

What Every Babysitter Should Know

St. John’s Ambulance Babysitting Course

Saturday, November 14th

9:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This award-winning course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. Hands-on practice will help build confidence. Course materials include a student activity book, a certificate suitable for framing, and a wallet-size certificate.

To register, call St. John Ambulance at 416-967-4244.

Quote course# 1-119890711.

Please note that there is a $35.00 fee.

For children and teens ages 11 and up

Fun with Musical Instruments by Laura Thomas (a.k.a. Cousin Molly)

Wednesday, November 18th at 7 pm. (45 minutes)

Laura will be bringing an array of muscial instruments to discuss and play. Participation will be encouraged as the audience will sing, laugh, play drums and shakers and learn some of the secrets behind instrument playing. This will be an educational and highly entertaining show! Free tickets available starting Friday, October 30th.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Saturday, November 21st. at 2 pm. (around 90 minutes)

Children's movie based on a book. Rated G. ]

Please call branch at 416-394-5240 for specific details of movie being shown.

Ornament Decorating Workshopfor Teens

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 6

- 8 pm

Get started on your holiday preparations and decorate some ornaments. All materials will be supplied. Great for gifts.

Free. For ages 11 and up. Space is limited. Register at the library.

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd., 416-394-5240

Ready for Reading Storytimes at Brentwood Library

Presenting lifelong love of reading through stories, songs and rhymes. Each week staff will introduce you and your child to a new skill that will prepare your child to be ready to read.

Babytime (0-18 months)

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies and caregivers.

Thursdays, Oct. 1st - Nov. 5th, 2 pm

Register in person on September 24th, 2 pm

Toddler Time (19 - 35 months)

Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

Wednesdays, Oct 7th - Nov. 11th, 10:30 a.m.

Register in person on Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Time (Ages 3 to 5)

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

Tuesdays, Oct. 6th - Nov. 10th, 10:30 a.m.

Register in person on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 10:30 a.m.

(New) Family StoryTime

For children 5 and under and their caregivers.

Wednesday, Sept 30th, 2 - 2:30 pm

Family Time is offered as drop-in session, no registration is required.

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North, 416-394-5240.

Brentwood Book Club

Join us to discuss Small Island by Andrea Levy

Evening: Thursday, September 24, 7-8 PM

Afternoon: Friday, September 25, 2-3 PM

  

Small Island examines class, race, and prejudice in London in 1948, when a new multiracial England began to form. Affecting, funny, and sad, this is a masterful depiction of a society on the verge of major changes.

Please register at the information desk.

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North, 416-394-5240.

Brentwood Library Book Sale

Taste of the Kingsway Book Sale.

New & used books. Great prices. Don't miss it!

Saturday, September 12, 10 - 3 PM

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North., 2nd floor community room.

Finding Reliable Health Information

In the Library and On the Internet

How do you find accurate, timely and authoritative material amid thousands of health-related library books and hundreds of thousands of websites out there?

It can be overwhelming and discouraging. If you want -

• an introduction to finding health information
• tips on investigating particular medical conditions
• help in uderstanding what your doctor tells you

- this workshop is for you

(If you require medical assistance, consult a health-care practitioner.)

Thursday, September 10, 7 PM

• Presentation on library collections and services
• Brief introduction to health websites and databases
• Time for questions and answers

Please register at the information desk.

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North, 416-394-5240

Dealing with Difficult People

Workshop presented by Iwona Ziembinska, the Group Facilitator from Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services.

Monday, August 17, 5-6:30 PM

We will discuss personality types and the way they impact our work environment adn/or personal life.

Newcomers Welcome!

Please register at the information desk, 416-394-5240

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North

Learn to Draw Manga

Workshop for teens and pre-teens with Dan Merisanu from the Labyrinth Store. Ages 11 and up.

Saturday, July 11 2:00 PM

Register today. Spaces are limited.

 

Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. North
416-394-5240