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GAME FACTORY Explore the gaming universe while you design and code your own game and turn your world into a controller. For ages 8 – 13.

Jul 11–15: BCRL $100

ROBOTICS ROOM Explore the world of robotics by designing, building and programming your own robot. Then test your robot with obstacle courses, races and more! For ages 8 – 13.

Jul 18–22: BCRL $100

MOVIE MAKER Unleash your inner movie maker. Direct and star in one-of-a-kind movies while learning about animation. Make your own Lego® Movie and get adventurous with a GoPro! For ages 7 – 12.

Jul 25–29: CCRL $100 Aug 8–12: PBRL $100

MAKER LAB Think, make, create! Explore the wide world of making as you print in 3D and design your very own stickers. Create something new every day! For ages 7 – 12.

Aug 2–5: CCRL $80 Aug 15–19: PBRL $100

BCRL– Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL–Civic Centre Resource Library | PBRL–Pierre Berton Resource Library

REGISTRATION: In person at either the Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Civic Centre Resource Library or Pierre Berton Resource Library. By phone at 905.653.READ (7323) ext. 4139(BCRL), 4306(PBRL), 4636(CCRL) or fax 905.856.5902.

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Devender Sandhu Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

Welcome to What’sOn at the Library.

Our City of Vaughan is celebrating its 25th anniversary and Canada's Library of Parliament is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. It’s an exciting time at Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) as well. May 14th marked the opening of the Civic Centre Resource Library, VPL's ninth library. To build a library is to create a life with a passion, positive consciousness and spike our imagination. It encompasses a nonstop tsunami of innovative, controversial, thought provoking fiction and non-fiction delicacies for our brain to feed and explore and experience into transformative ideas, dreams and struggles of famous and not so famous lives. This spectacular, state-of-the-art library is already a landmark situated at the corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Keele Street. Designed with the needs of the community in mind, the LEED silver certified 36,000 sq. ft. resource library is futuristic yet welcoming. Drop by and explore all its fantastic features and services. Save the date and be sure to join us for our grand opening celebration on September 10! Explore the treasures in our new library and support VPL’s mission of offering a welcoming destination that educates, excites and empowers the Vaughan community.

Growth at VPL continues with the planning of the new Vellore Village Library, well underway. Approximately 8,000 sq. ft., this library will be attached to the existing community centre. Architect renderings of the project, as well as the floor plan are available on VPL’s Building Projects Blog. Construction is set to begin soon, and this library, VPL’s tenth branch, will open in 2017.

More great news to report – another new library will be built at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, as part of the nine-storey building that also includes a YMCA, childcare centre, gymnasium, and performing art space. As always, keep up-to-date on all the building news on VPL’s Building Projects Blog at www.vaughanpl.info/building.

We now offer you the ability to pay your library fines and fees online using a secure e-commerce tool. Log in to https://smartpay.vaughanpl.info with your library card number and PIN, and pay your fines and fees using VISA and MasterCard. VPL does not keep your credit card number and all transactions are completed through a secure, encrypted channel. The online payment is accessible from VPL’s website and online library catalogue.

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GoPros Coming Soon!

Ready to see your world in a whole new way? VPL will soon be offering GoPros for check out! This light-weight, water-proof action camera can turn anyone into an extreme photographer. So, go ahead, take VPL's GoPros to the park, swimming pool and on your next weekend getaway and see all the amazing ways you can capture your world.

There’s always so much happening on VPL! We invite all kids to GO WILD and join the Summer Reading Club, and for you adults, please check out the Escape The Ordinary Adult Summer Reading Club. Teens, log in to the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. This What’s On is full of terrific summer programming that will Enrich, Inspire and Transform your life.

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Three unique new spaces coming soon to VPL!

CREATE It – opening June 2016

The digital media lab at our newly opened Civic Centre Resource Library offers a shared creative space for everyone in the community. Creative entrepreneurs, artists and musicians will love it! The facility and equipment provide a comfortable and specialized space for Vaughan residents to develop their talents, pursue career goals and learn new skills. The lab features three distinct creation spaces with semi-professional equipment: a design space that offers 3D printers and a workstation equipped with creative software; a green room with photography and videography equipment; and a music/control room containing music production equipment, software, and musical instruments. See page 14 for program infomation.

MAKE It – opening summer 2016

The maker lab at Pierre Berton Resource Library is a place where like-minded people can gather to create, invent and collaborate. The maker lab is a community space with access to equipment and tools that support artistic expression and technical experimentation in a friendly, co-learning environment. The lab is for everyone – tinkerers, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, students and inventors. It includes a variety of tools such as a 3D printer, graphic design tools, a green screen, and maker technologies such as robotics, circuitry, videography, photography and coding. For programs, visit page 12.

Learn It – opening 2017

The digital literacy lab for young children at Bathurst Clark Resource Library will include a variety of devices and platforms for our youngest customers and their caregivers. These tools will ensure children are exposed to different aspects and uses of digital technology in a fun and age appropriate space.

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten Children enjoy an independent half-hour of stories, songs and activities while learning some of the social skills they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers must remain in the library. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. For ages 3-5. AN Wednesdays 11:30 am

No program Aug 24, 31 MA Thursdays

Jul 7–Aug 18 11:30 am Registration begins Jun 20

Ready to Read Join us for a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and activities. Come share great ideas for developing early literacy skills and a love of reading. For ages 3–5

Preschool programs Baby Signs iStorytime In this four-session parent-and-child workshop, get an introduction to the fundamentals of baby sign language and learn common baby signs. For ages 6–18 months with caregiver. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. DC Thursdays 10:30 am

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. No program Aug 1, 22–31. BCRL Tuesdays 10:30 am

Thursdays 2 pm CCRL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Tuesdays 1:30 pm PBRL Tuesdays 10:30 am PL Mondays 10:30 am

LEGO DUPLO® Read! Build! Play! Join us to read, build and play with

A hands-on storytime that blends new technologies with songs, rhymes and other activities. Each child and caregiver will be provided with an iPad during the program. Three four-week sessions. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. BCRL Wednesdays

Jun 8–29 10:30 am Jul 6–27 10:30 am Aug 3–24 10:30 am

Musical Babies An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more! Offered in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centre. Space is limited. For ages 0–12 months. No program Aug 1, 22–31. AN Fridays 10:30 am KL Wednesdays 2 pm MA Thursdays 1:30 pm PBRL Mondays 3 pm

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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–3 years with a parent or caregiver. No program Aug 1, 22–31. AN Thursdays 10:30 am BCRL Thursdays 10:30 am CCRL Mondays 11:30 am KL Tuesdays 11 am MA Tuesdays 10 am PBRL Wednesdays 10:30 am

Fridays 10:30 am PL Wednesdays 11:30 am

BCRL Sundays 10:30 am Mondays 7 pm

Duplo® to help your child develop their Storytime PBRL Thursdays 10:30 am Spend time together enjoying great DC

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early literacy skills. For ages 2–5. Fridays 11:30 am Tuesdays 7 pm

No program Aug 25 stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the KL Saturdays 2 pm whole family! PBRL Mondays 7 pm No program Jul 1, 31, Aug 1, 22–31 PL Tuesdays 7 pm

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Children’s programs Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty P.A. Days @ Your Library We’ve got technological whozits and School’s out for the day! Drop by the The Legend ofwhatzits galore to learn and play with. library and pass the time with some Thingamabobs? We’ve got plenty. Come fun activities. Ask at the Service Desk Marshmallow Island and discover something amazing at for details. Join us at the library for this the library! AN BCRL CCRL MA PBRL PL special drumming show from CCRL Aug 10 4 pm Mystic Drumz. For ages 2 to 12.

Reading Buddies Applications Tickets are $5, on sale starting Minecrafters' Club Kids can build their reading July 4. Space is limited. Create a whole new world with friends! confidence with volunteers at the Come play Minecraft for free at the library. library. Contact your local branch CCRL Jul 19 11 am WO Tuesdays for further details and application DC Jul 19 2 pm

Jul 5–Aug 23 2 pm deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/ WO Jul 18 2 pm programs/view/461. BCRL

MA Jul 21 6:30 pm H Kids’ Book Club H (cont.) Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell Aug 18 6:30 pm us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling games based on the story! For ages 8-12. PL Jun 30 6:30 pm Charlotte's Web by E. B. White CCRL Jun 7 6:30 pm Jul 28 6:30 pm The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by Rick Riordan by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black Jul 5 6:30 pm Aug 25 6:30 pm Melonhead by Katy Kelly The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones Aug 2 6:30 pm by Rick Riordan Holes by Louis Sachar WO Jun 6 6:30 pm MA Jun 16 6:30 pm Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Holes by Louis Sachar

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Wild, Wild WestGo Wild at the library as we venture into the

Wild, Wild West. Join us for fun activities including Gold Rush rock investigations, expert

knot-tying, and a life-size game!

AN Aug 20* CCRL Jul 28DC Jul 6 KL Aug 3

MA Jul 20PBRL Aug 10 PL Jul 14 WO Aug 18

Wildest DreamsGo Wild at the Library and bring your

imagination as we explore the world of fantasy and make believe. Build something imaginative with LEGO®, share your summer dream and

learn a magic trick.AN Jul 12 BCRL Aug 2CCRL Aug 25*DC Jul 27

KL Aug 17MA Aug 10PL Jul 21 WO Jul 7

Born to be WildGo Wild at the library as we investigate all

things new, growing and go a little wild ourselves. Join us for fun including

a what came first game, juggling scarves, and making music.

AN Jul 19 CCRL Jul 14DC Aug 17* MA Jul 6

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Where the Wild Things Are

Go Wild Where the Wild Things Are! Visit fantastical lands from your favourite books, and explore the lands where monsters roam!

AN Jul 5BCRL Jul 26CCRL Aug 18DC Jul 20

KL Aug 10PBRL Jul 13 PL Aug 4 Wild & Weird

Go Wild at the library as we discover all things weird and gross. Complete a challenge and add your name to our VPL Book of Records, match

weird facts and play our game of I Spy!AN Aug 9BCRL Jul 12CCRL Jul 21KL Jul 27

MA Aug 3PBRL Aug 17 PL Jul 7

Go wild at the l i brary!Drop into the library between 2 pm and 8 pm for fun activities for the whole family from Jul 5– Aug 18.

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Wild about ScienceGo Wild exploring science, technology and math! Explore measurement, try out cool

technology and more! AN Aug 16 BCRL Jul 5CCRL Aug 4DC Jul 13

KL Jul 20MA Jul 27PBRL Aug 24* WO Aug 11

Wild LifeGo Wild at the library as we explore the

Wild Life all around us. Enjoy an animal memory challenge, animal tracks matching game

and much more!BCRL Jul 19CCRL Aug 11DC Aug 3 KL Aug 24*

MA Aug 17PBRL Jul 6 PL Jul 28 WO Jul 14

Wet & WildGo Wild and explore all things water-related.

Find out if things will float or sink, use a treasure map and work with your family to

complete a LEGO® building challenge.AN Jul 26 BCRL Aug 9KL Jul 6MA Jul 13

PBRL Aug 3 PL Aug 18 WO Jul 21

Wild about BooksGo Wild at the library and celebrate your inner writer and creator! Add your creativity to our

group story or write your own story with some exciting prompts!

AN Aug 2 BCRL Aug 16CCRL Jul 7DC Aug 10

KL Jul 13PBRL Jul 20 WO Jul 28

*End Of Summer Bash

AN Aug 20 2pmCCRL Aug 25 2pmDC Aug 17 2pmKL Aug 24 2pmPBRL Aug 24 2pm

Go wild at the l i brary!Drop into the library between 2 pm and 8 pm for fun activities for the whole family from Jul 5– Aug 18.

Join us for some fun to celebrate the end of VPL's TD Summer Reading Club 2016!

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Family programs 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. AN Fridays 4 pm

No program Jul 1, Aug 5 BCRL Wednesdays 7 pm DC Saturdays 2 pm

No program Jun 11 MA Mondays 6:30 pm

No program Jun 13, 20, 27 PBRL Jun 12, Jul 10

Aug 14 2:30 pm WO Saturdays 2 pm

Kids' Gadget Week Hands-on, guided demonstrations of some of the library's smaller digital and technology devices. BCRL Jun 25 - 30 2 pm

LEGO® Mania If you like playing with LEGO®, come to our special event where you can discover stories and design and build LEGO® structures. For ages 6-12. AN Jun 3, 30, Jul 7 2 pm PBRL Aug 17 2 pm

PlayStation® It’s gotta be PlayStation® 4. Play interactive and fun games and challenge your skills in sports and races. All ages are welcome! Contact the Service Desk for more information. PBRL

Puppet Show Fun The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show. Everyone likes puppets! Tickets are available at the Service Desk 30 minutes before. BCRL Jun 25 11 am MA Jul 25, Aug 15 2 pm

Wii Wanna Play Wii U! It’s gotta be Wii! Play interactive and fun Wii U games at the library and challenge your skills in sports, music and races. All ages are welcome! Contact the Service Desk for more information. DC

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SPROUT IDEAS Summer Camps – Social Entrepreneurship Experience for High School Students

Passionate about social issues: the environment, bullying, or refugees but you need a place to start? Join us for the Sprout Ideas Camp for social entrepreneurs at Vaughan Public Libraries

this summer and get support from mentors and peers with similar goals.Just like in The Dragon’s Den, your group will pitch your ideas to a panel of community and industry leaders in hopes of winning the challenge, a gift certificate, and for the title of the

best social innovation in Vaughan!


Social Entrepreneurship Experience for High School Students

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DC July 4 – July 8 PBRL July 11 – July 15 MA July 18 – July 22

10am − 4pm $140 For ages 13 − 16 years old

REGISTRATION: In person: any VPL location By phone: 905.653.READ (7323)

PAYMENT: Due at time of registration. Credit card payments will be accepted by phone.

Passionate about social issues: the environment, bullying, or refugees but you need a place to start? Join us for the Sprout

Ideas Camp for social entrepreneurs at VPL this summer and get support from mentors and peers with similar goals.

Just like in The Dragon’s Den, your group will pitch your ideas to a panel of community and industry leaders in hopes of winning

the challenge, a $100 gift certificate, and for the title of the best social innovation in Vaughan!



Teen programs

Teen programs

Pannist Joy Lapps Lewis at Dufferin Clark Library.

3D Printing Certification This mandatory certification program will allow you to use our 3D printer. Learn the basics of how to use the equipment and be safe. PBRL Thursdays 2 pm

Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Read-In Love Harry Potter? Celebrate at this after hours event and read the eighth in this beloved series with copies of the new book, snacks, and Harry Potter inspired activities. Costumes welcome! Ages 13 and up. Register at the Service Desk. PBRL July 31 7 pm

Maker Palooza Ever wanted to create by collaborating or using maker tools and equipment? Our new MAKE It is a place to do just that. Come try out some of our new tech! PBRL Tuesdays 2 pm

No program Aug 30

Reading Buddies Volunteers Help children become better readers! Contact your local branch for further details and application deadlines at www.vaughanpl.info/volunteers. BCRL

Red Cross Babysitting Training This all-day training will prepare you for your first babysitting job, teaching child care skills, safety and emergency tips. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. Admission is $55. DC Jun 11 MA Jul 22, Aug 22

10 am 10 am

Teen Book Club Come by and pick up a copy of one of our hot, new reads and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book. CCRL Jun 28 7 pm

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green Jul 26 7 pm Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld Aug 23 7 pm Sorrow's Knot by Erin Bow

PL Jun 27 7 pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling Jul 25 7 pm How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff Aug 29 7 pm Hold Fast by Kevin Major

Teen Book Reviews Want volunteer hours? Enjoy sharing your opinion? Earn hours blogging, vlogging or podcasting about a book you’ve read on VPL’s Teen Vortex. Apply at the Service Desk or download the application form. AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL

Teen Library Volunteers Do you need to earn community service hours? Join VPL’s Teen Library Volunteers. Assist librarians with a variety of tasks at the library and in the community. Ask at the Service Desk for more details or download the application form at www.vaughanpl. info/volunteers. AN Jun 7, 21 3:30 pm BCRL Thursdays 7 pm

No program Aug 25 CCRL Mondays 4 pm

No program Aug 1, 22, 29 DC Jun 27, Jul 25,

Aug 15 7 pm MA Jul 7, 21, Aug 4, 18 3 pm PBRL Thursdays 3:30 pm

No program Aug 25 PL Wednesdays 3:30 pm WO Mondays

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT

We are challenging YOU, the teens of Vaughan, to read a total of 500,000 pages (collectively). Make an account . Log the number of pages you read and you’ll get a ballot for every week you sign in!

TEEN SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

#VPLTeens

Want to win a GoPro Hero 4 camera? For every week you sign into your Teen Summer Reading Challenge (TSRC) account you will get one ballot towards a weekly

prize. You will also be entered for our grand prize draw at the end of the summer! The winner walks away with their very own GoPro Hero 4 camera.

Want more chances to win? Visit your local library each week and participate in the weekly mission. Missions will be fun and interactive. You can participate on your own or with friends. You will earn a ballot for every mission you complete.

How do I participate? Visit www.vaughanpl.info/tsrc to access the TSRC site. Create an account and log in every week to tell us how many pages you read. Program runs from July 1st August 31st. For teens aged 13 18. 12 year olds can choose between VPL's Summer Reading Club and TSRC.

PARTY! Save the date: Saturday September 3, 2016 7pm – midnight. The new Civic Centre Resource Library will be hosting a themed after hours party. What’s the theme? You choose! It could be Movie Night, Murder Mystery, Escape Room or Humans vs Zombies. Vote on the TSRC website by July 31st for your favourite!

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Book the Create It Space We have the space, equipment and software. You have the talent. Turn your greatest idea into your greatest work by using our creation space to make music, movies and more! Please contact the Service Desk to make a reservation. CCRL

Business One-on-One This one-on-one, 60 minute research consultation will provide an introduction to company and industry resources available at VPL and online. Learn how to find companies in your industry! Register online at www.vaughanpl.info/ business.

Computer Tutor Want to learn something new with computers? Our volunteers will help you learn the basics or explore various technological topics. Visit the Service Desk for more details or apply online. AN BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

Computer Tutor Volunteers Share your computer skills with people who need help, either basic skills or advanced. Application forms are available at the Service Desk or online. AN BCRL CCRL DC MA PBRL PL WO

Explore the Create It Space The new digital creation space and recording studio is where technology and inspiration collide. To book a one-on-one tour and introduction please contact the Service Desk to make an appointment. CCRL Mondays

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

Library Apps for Your Mobile Devices Bring your device to the Service Desk. We'll walk you through the setup for the following FREE library services: • Your library account • eBooks and eAudiobooks • eMagazines • Digital movies and music AN BCRL CCRL DC KL MA PBRL PL WO

Local Author Feature Join us for a very special evening with The Wallace House Writers' Guild as they share stories from their first book Through the Brown Door. WO Jun 7 7 pm

Movie On Demand Bring your friends (min. group of 6) for a private movie screening of a film of your choice. Please pre-register at the Service Desk. DC

Russian Literary Discussion Group Read any great books lately? Tell us about any Russian language books you’ve read, and hear from our staff about what is new in the Russian collection. PL Jun 20, Jul 18, 7 pm

Aug 15

Senior Social Older adults are invited to this free program featuring book chats, activities, guest speakers and special information workshops. WO Jun 16, Jul 21,

Aug 18 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. WO Jun 2, Jul 7,

Aug 4 2 pm

Adult programs

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Escape the Ordinary Adult Summer ReadingClub

Summer is here! Escape to your dream getaway destination – be it the blue

water or the green space! Remember to bring what you are reading and share your favourites with us!

This summer, VPL offers you 10 terrific recommended reading lists – 150 reading recommendations in

all – there must be one story that you can relate to! Pick up your copy today and join our online discussion

on VPL’s For Your Leisure Blog!

Weekly Recommended Reading Lists Summer Reads ∙ Moving Memoirs ∙ Awesome Award Winners ∙ Books to Movies/Shows ∙ Brilliant Debut Authors

Staff Picks ∙ Terrific Translations ∙ Wanderlust ∙ Great GTA Authors ∙ Famous Fictional Detectives

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

AN Jun 29 7 pm MA Jun 2 7 pm Ru by Kim Thuy The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny Jul 27 7 pm PL Jun 1 7 pm Tell by Frances Itani The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton Aug 31 7 pm Jul 6 7 pm The Thing About December by Donal Ryan Lost & Found by Brooke Davis

BCRL Jun 28 7 pm Aug 3 7 pm The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich by Rebecca Skloot WO Jun 27 7 pm Jul 26 7 pm Birdie by Tracey Lindberg The Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende Jul 25 7 pm Aug 30 7 pm Cane and Abel by James Grippando The Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

CCRL Jun 14 7 pm Chinese Book Club Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Join us to share your thoughts on books and existential Jul 12 7 pm issues in Chinese. The book club is jointly presented Etta and Otto and Russell and James by VPL and the York Region Senior Wellness Centre. by Emma Hooper BCRL Jun 9 11:30 am Aug 9 7 pm Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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Recommended Reads è èBeyond the Slingby Mayim Bialik, Ph.D. Review by Victoria Murgante, Information Assistant 649.122 Bia

Mayim’s window into “green parenting” was uplifting and sagacious, especially in a child-rearing environment of almost comically contradictory opinions. It was reassuring to read of a gentler, alternative parenting style, where love and instinct conquer popular advice. Supported by neuroscience and real-word experience, it’s an empowering book for free-thinking parents.

Uncontrollable by Mark Towhey Review by David Broughall, Adult Services Librarian 971.354105092 Ford-T

Mark Towhey was Rob Ford’s closest advisor. He responded to media questions regarding Ford’s addictions, anger problems, and the infamous crack video. Here's his account of working with and managing Ford.

Delicious! : A Novel by Ruth Reichl Review by Zena Tenenbaum, Adult Services Librarian FIC Reich

Billie Breslin arrives in NYC to take a job at the magazine Delicious. When the magazine folds she stays on to help with various tasks and also discovers a historical mystery involving archived World War II era letters to legendary chef James Beard. Part love story, mystery and a snapshot of the trendy New York food scene.

Everything I Never Told Youby Celeste Ng Review by Rachel Palmieri, Youth Services Librarian FIC Ng

When Celeste Ng’s debut novel begins, we are informed of a tragedy that will befall the Lee family. Ng writes with empathy about the dynamics of family relationships, including those things that are hard to acknowledge in ourselves: hurt, jealousy, and our ability to be the hardest on those who need us the most. But there is also love – and eventually – peace.

Forever Evil by Geoff Johns Review by Alison Neal, Youth Services Librarian YA Johns

The Justice League is gone, and all that remains is The Crime Syndicate, a villainous JL from another dimension. In order to protect their own world, some of the biggest villains in DC comics team up to take on this new threat.

Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang & Mike Holmes Review by Urszula Jambor, Youth Services Librarian J Secre

First in a series, Secret Coders introduces us to Hopper and Eni, two kids determined to uncover the secrets of their strange school. This graphic novel packs an irreverent tween punch, all while exploring binary numbers and computer coding as keys to the adventure.

Demon Road by Derek Landy Review by Sarah Cocuzzi, Digital Creation Specialist YA FIC LANDY

Demon Road is a no holds barred thrill ride of supernatural extravagance that is deserving of its very own 80’s classic rock anthem. Think GNR’s Welcome to the Jungle. Derek Landy is the author responsible for unleashing the first installment in what will be a vividly epic YA Trilogy of Win. Meet Teen Girl Amber. Amber thinks life is just the typical every-day teen stuff. Amber is DEAD wrong.

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