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

TD Summer Reading Club at the Brentwood Library

Mystic Drumz Presents: The Legend of Marshmallow Island 

July, 13, 2-3 p.m.
Come join the fun on this fabulous musical adventure to find Marshmallow Island. Meet all the hilarious characters who colour the show with a splash of silly. This adventure in World Music blends multicultural music themes and interactive audience participation! Bring the whole family to laugh and learn together as we track down "The Legend of Marshmallow Island."
FREE tickets available now at the children's information desk.

Jungle Origam 'ee ee ee' 

July 14 at 1-2 p.m

It's a jungle of fun in here! Come join us in paper folding a ton of really cool animals!
FREE tickets available at the children's information desk.
Register from July 2nd.

Little Monkeys Preschool Storytime 

July 20, 2-3 p.m.

Come and be silly with us as we enjoy stories, songs and games about everyone's favourite jungle animal: the monkey!
FREE tickets available at the children's information desk.
Register from July 6th.
Library: Brentwood
Location: Program Room

In the Jungle... at Night! 

July 21, 2-3 p.m.

Come and discover what the jungle sounds like at night. Enjoy stories and games of animals who like to sleep during the day and come alive when the sun goes down. Beware of jaguars, bats, leopards and frogs!
FREE tickets available at the children's information desk.
Register from July 7th.

Big and Small in the Jungle 

July 27, 2-3 p.m.

You can find lots of animals from the very big to the very small in the jungle. Come enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in the Brentwood Jungle.
FREE tickets available at the children's information desk.
Register from July 13th.


Jungle Bingo 

July 28, 2-3 p.m.

Come dressed as your favourite jungle animal play Jungle Bingo. Prizes to win! Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE tickets available at the children's information desk.

Register from July 14th.

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

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

June Events

Gigantic Book Sale

Thursday, June 24 – 2-7 – Long Branch Library

Friday, June 25 – 11-5 – Mimico Centennial Library

Paperbacks, magazines, children’s books and much more
All proceeds from the sale of withdrawn materials support
Toronto Public Library 

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Shopping and Meal Planning on a Budget for Seniors

Long Branch Library

Learn hour to create a weekly meal plan. Collect recipes, get nutrition and cooking information.

Thursday, June 17 2:00 pm

To register, call Long Branch Library at 416-394-5320

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Welcome to our Book Clubs

@ Long Branch Library

Tuesday, June 22 7:00 pm

Join us for a discussion on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.

@ Brentood Library

June 24  7:00 pm and June 25 2:00 pm

Join us for a discussion of Good to a Fault by Marina Endicott. The book club also meets on June 25th at 2:00 p.m.

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June is Seniors' Month

Alderwood Branch presents : Aging in Place

With special guests : Spectrum Health Care, Motion Specialities and Toronto Public Library
Home Library Service

Join us for a free information session for seniors and caregivers about services that can help you stay in your own home and find out more about how to access healthcare services in your community.
Tea and light refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 1st at 2:00-4:00 pm

To register, call Alderwood Branch at 416-394-5310

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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

March Break Highlights

Alderwood Library

Mad Science
Join us for this fun and interactive workshop. Ages 5+.
Thursday, Mar 18 at 2 p.m.
Call to register.

Alderwood Library
2 Orianna Drive
416-39405310

Brentwood Library

"Fractured Fairytales"
Preschool Special - join the reading realm of far-out fractured fairytales! Hear stories, activities, and crafts 'jest' for preschoolers. Tuesday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Japanese Kamishibai Box Theatre
Presenting "The Little Crab,' the story of a little crab who ventures out alone into the ocean for the first time after being warned by his mother not to use his claws mischeviously. The adventure begins when he disobeys his mother. Space is limited. Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m.

Free tickets available for both programs in the children's department.

"Make and Take" Craft
Design and make your own creative craft with paper, scissors and glue. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program. Friday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Come in and enjoy an afternoon at the movies. New feature-length movie title to be announced.
FREE tickets available in the Children's Department.
For ages 5 and up. Saturday, March 20, 2-3:45 p.m.

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

Long Branch Library

Magical Entertainer Vincent
Music, comedy and magical fun with Vincent the magician. Ages 4+.
Wednesday March 17 at 2 p.m.

Puppet Show: The Name of the Tree
Join us for the old African story. Ages 4+.
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Free tickets available 30 minutes before the each program.

Long Branch Library
3500 Lake Shore Blvd. West
416-394-5320

Mimico Library

Green Galore
Lakeshore Arts and the Youth Arts Movement (YAM) combine story and craft. Call to register Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

March Movie Madness.
Let's go to the movies. Call for details.
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Turkey Rhubarb
Friday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

Mimico Library
47 Station Rd.
416-394-5330.

New Toronto Library

Puppet Show.
All ages. Join us for storytelling and a puppet show. 
Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Library BINGO!
Ages 6+. Friday,
March 19 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for each program are available starting March 12.

New Toronto Library
110 Eleventh Street
416-394-5350

 

Starting a Small Business

We’ll help you get started!

“Starting Your Business”

Speakers from:
Toronto Business Development Centre
JobStart

Demo- Registering Your Business Online
using ServiceOntario.ca

March 5, 2010 - 1:30-4PM

Resource Information  -  Demos    -  Refreshments

In cooperation with JobStart and Toronto Business Development Centre

Sponsored by ServiceOntario.ca
   
New Toronto Branch
110 Eleventh St.  Toronto, ON  M8V 3G5 
416-394-5350

Shopping & Meal Planning on a Budget for Young Adults & Young Parents

Learn how to creat simple & healthy meals.

• Get healthy meal ideas & recipes
• Learn how to create a weekly meal plan
• Use grocery flyers to plan healthy meals on a budget

Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 P

Feb 4, 18, Mar 4, 11, Apr 1, 15, 22.

To register please call Shirley Cope at 416-397-9341 or Darlene Parsons-Collette at 416-338-5487.

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

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